Well let's not forget that the machinery for RSAF Enfield was purchased in the USAback in the late 1850s...
A leading Chinese rocket scientist did say that "Americans are born with monkey wrenches in their hands". He thought it was an insult, as his kind used to be ever so proud of their three inch finger nails signifying their disdain for manual work of any kind.
Though these days they do seem to be learning to like monkey wrenches more and more!
Besides Germans are actually the largest, or at least the most self-identify ethnic group in the USA: about 50 million descendants today.![]()