Let's say the Lusitania didn't sink or wasn't made as big a deal to the American populace and America saw the war in the trenches as nothing more than a conflict that was based on petty reasons and saw it better to stay at peace.
What would this mean for the war in Europe?
Up until 1917 the Americans did not participate but that year was also the year the Russians left the war and many German troops were sent to the western front; Without American forces to try and counter the surge in German forces would the British and French be able to hold out against the Germans?
From what I know the German navy put an end to British fishing during the war and this caused havoc on the British economy, if it were to be prolonged further or not received any support from America would it mean Britain would grow more desperate? With the Russians gone the Germans could freely fish in the Baltic from what I know.
Thoughts?
What would this mean for the war in Europe?
Up until 1917 the Americans did not participate but that year was also the year the Russians left the war and many German troops were sent to the western front; Without American forces to try and counter the surge in German forces would the British and French be able to hold out against the Germans?
From what I know the German navy put an end to British fishing during the war and this caused havoc on the British economy, if it were to be prolonged further or not received any support from America would it mean Britain would grow more desperate? With the Russians gone the Germans could freely fish in the Baltic from what I know.
Thoughts?