How did Germany end up with the most robust economy in Europe when it seems like it should have the worst economy since it isn't located in a temperate-climate, it was divided in half for decades and had to reabsorb the poor Eastern half, was destroyed twice, underwent sanctions, etc.? Somehow Germany overcame everything (most of which it brought upon itself of course). Why couldn't France, Italy, Greece, Spain, etc. replicate Germany's success?