Recent content by Falkenburg

  1. Stupid Luck and Happenstance, Thread III

    This TL is so immense that I cannot remember if a US President has ever undertaken a State Visit to Germany. If not, “Only Nixon could go to Berlin.” ?
  2. Easter Rising: de Valera dies, Connolly lives.

    So, Dev takes a bullet during the Rising. Connolly is wounded and spirited away for proper treatment, thereby avoiding execution afterwards. Naturally this is against his wishes but he’s in no condition to protest. If he’s picked up, he’s a dead man in the (then) current climate, given his...
  3. WI: George V assassinated by IRA in Belfast, 1921?

    Assuming somebody is motivated and lucky enough to pull such a stunt off then it need not end as badly as some seem to think. Firstly, for the reasons mentioned above, HMG is not going to be ”Sending in the troops”. The costs, in political and actual capital, are unsupportable. What will...
  4. Stupid Luck and Happenstance, Thread III

    The Oberst is merely compounding his error of political obliviousness by not being flexible/adaptable when his mistake becomes clear to him. Nota great characteristic in any Officer aiming for higher command rank.
  5. Stupid Luck and Happenstance, Thread III

    Margot wouldn’t be so clumsy, or desperate. Yet.
  6. Stupid Luck and Happenstance, Thread III

    That’s a pretty glowing recommendation.
  7. Stupid Luck and Happenstance, Thread III

    Given Marie’s growing social awareness (and conscience) it would be fitting is her Grandmother’s issue is basic racism. Quite a combustible scenario and likely to propel Marie’s Character in interesting directions.
  8. Irish Argentina

    Needs a combination of factors to become self-sustaining. Late Eighteenth / Early Nineteenth Century at the latest. Possibly a consequence of Napoleonic Wars and exploiting the opportunities of newly independent South American Nations. Established British interest in the area...
  9. Stupid Luck and Happenstance, Thread III

    Awesome. BAMF.
  10. That Wacky Redhead

    I was curious when I saw there was activity here. I was shocked when I read Brainbin’s Post and realised how much time had passed. I hope I’ve said it before but if not, Thank You @Brainbin for the Story and the different perspective you brought.
  11. Stupid Luck and Happenstance, Thread III

    Classic misdirection! 😋
  12. Stupid Luck and Happenstance, Thread III

    There’s no reason for Ben to be on that section of road, right? Right?
  13. Stupid Luck and Happenstance, Thread III

    There are, of course, exceptions to every rule. And Mad Jack was certainly exceptional.
  14. Stupid Luck and Happenstance, Thread III

    It’s only those who haven’t been through it that glorify conflict. Dulce et decorum est….
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