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.” ?
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.