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  1. What if a Plebiscite held in Alsace Lorraine after WW1

    I have wondered at times what if a fair plebiscite was held in Alsace Lorraine after WW1 ? I know that the French were against it. For now lets assume that Wilson forces the issue and a team of neutral observers are there during the voting. Also, to make it interesting, what if there was a...

  2. Austria Hungary joins Zollverein (German Customs Union)

    Are there any threads discussing what if a compromise was reached on Austria being part of the Zollverein? If not, then would be the impact of a POD that an agreement that all of Austria Hungary became part of the Zollverein and that AH would be allowed to phase out their tariffs over a few...

  3. Impact on Civil Rights movement with no Cold War

    What I am wondering about is what would the impact be on the Civil Rights movement of no Cold War? It is my understanding that the Soviets used the racial segregation in the USA as a way to gain influence in the less developed world. As the Soviets used this to gain influence, the US...

  4. Moving US Capital to St. Louis

    I found this article on line and found it very interesting. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/ill-fated-idea-move-nations-capital-st-louis-180977569/ I have often thought that St. Louis would be good location for the capital. As a child of the cold war, I always thought that Washington...

  5. Did the American Patroits encourage the British/Hessian soldiers to desert?

    Many years ago, I read a historical fiction book about the American Revolution. In there, the Patroit governor of New Jersey offered land to any British soldier who deserted and brought their musket with them. Since it was a book of fiction, I have wondered if this was true. During the...

  6. Richard the Lionheart not held for ransom

    I am wondering what would happen if Richard the Lionheart was not held for ransom by Leopold of Austria? The POD is his ship does not have to put into Corfu but instead finishes it's trip. One thing that would change in that England would not have to raise the large ransom to obtain Richard's...

  7. Impact on Great Britain during WW1 and WW2 if Canada part of USA

    I have read several timelines about the impact on the USA of Canada being part of the USA. Lets supposed that the USA gets Canada after the American Revolution. What is the impact of Great Britain during WW1 and WW2 of not having Canada part of the British Empire. It is my understanding...

  8. Alcohol fueled cars versus electric cars

    What if science in the early 2000's had a break through and cellulose alcohol was commercially feasible. The POD is a more consistent funding of research into biofuels. The driver would be the agriculture lobby looking for ways to boost farm income. The process could use for to process corn...

  9. MacArthur not Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP) and the US Marines provide occupying troops

    I have been reading about the down scaling of the US Marine Corp after WW2. I am wondering what if the following happened: 1) Shortly after the VJ day, MacArthur is approached by rich conservatives who urge him to run for President. MacArthur decides that he wanted to be President so after a...

  10. Britain and France forced to sell colonies to USA

    I have been reading the threads on "What if the USA did not enter WW1". One person asked why there was not a discussion of selling colonies to the USA to pay for imports from the USA. I would like to discuss that course of action. Lets suppose the following: 1) Greater Irish and German...

  11. No invasion of Denmark and Norway. Impact on Invasion of SU

    I have been working on a time line where Germany does not invade Denmark and Norway. The key is icebreakers keeping the Swedish iron exporting port open year round. I am wondering what the impact on the invasion of the Soviet Union would be of the additional soldiers and material. Can anyone...

  12. Swedish Icebreakers keep shipping lane open to Nazis Germany

    Here is something that I have been thinking about while sheltering in place.. Any constructive suggestions would be appreciated. 1935 a group of German and Swedish industrialists meet to discuss expanding trade. One idea that came up was icebreakers to keep a shipping channel from Sweden...

  13. Hitler dies of a stroke May 1, 1944

    Good morning, I hope that everyone is being safe during these times. I have been reading various alternative history books. Most of those that deal with Hitler being over thrown, take place after the invasion of France and the 1944 Soviet offenses. One thing that I am wondering is what if Hitler...

  14. Western Allies drop atomic bomb on Berlin as part of the D Day landings

    I have just finished reading "The Berlin Project" by Gregory Benford. This is a great alternative history book. In the book, the Americans use a different method to obtain the weapon grade material that they need. They have one atomic bomb by D Day. They decide to drop the bomb on Berlin...

  15. Polish attempt to kill Hitler succeeds

    I am wondering about the impact of the Polish attempt to kill Hitler succeeding. I am sure that the Germany government would authorize massive reprisals against the Poles. What would the impact of this success be on the remainder of the war? Assuming that Goering became the new Germany...

  16. Did the 13 colonies encourage desertions from the British Army during the ARW.

    I read a book of fiction several years ago about the ARW. In the book, the Governor of New Jersey was offering sanctuary and 40 acres of land to any British Army soldier who deserted with their weapon. The Governor was trying to obtain weapons for his colonial militia. The offer was printed...

  17. Rather than ask for Soviet help in defeating Japan, the USA decides to blockade Japan

    I do not know if this has been discussed before. If so, please let me know. What if the USA decided that they do not want the Soviets to invade Japanese occupied China. Instead they decide to blockade and bomb Japan until they surrender. The Jappanese do not have any serious offensive...

  18. What if George Washington and others had read/discussed "The Art of War"?

    I am wondering what would have happened if a good translation of Sun Tzu "the Art of War" had been in circulation in the 1770's. I am assuming that copies would be in the British colonies and it was widely read/discussed. If that was the case, does any one think that George Washington would...

  19. How did enlisted men leave the Union Army in 1861?

    I have often wondered how did the Southern enlisted men leave the Union Army in 1861? I read an article many years ago that while the other soldiers looked the other way, the Southern enlisted men went over the wall of the fort. Was that article accurate? Since going over the wall meant that...

  20. Why did not Napoleon sell the more of French American to the USA

    If my reading is correct in 1803 France had possession of Saint Pierre and Miquelon off of Canada, French Guiana in South America, and the French West Indies. I am wondering why Napoleon did not sell these possessions to the Americans as part of the Louisiana Purchase? Thank you
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