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  1. Lincoln Goes Napoleanic

    David - I must admit I agree as Reconstruction was the absolute focus of the Republicans. However in OTL after the Trent Affair Lincoln was quoted as saying quote One War at a Time unquote. And at times war did seem inevitable. Lincoln may not have chosen to take on France as well, but...

  2. Lincoln Goes Napoleanic

    NHBL - You are correct about the Monroe Doctrine. My thought was Lincoln would use the British movement of troops into Canada as an excuse, so to speak. As far as getting volunteers to fight the English in Canada, the Union would have an abundance of Irish volunteers willing to continue the...

  3. Lincoln Goes Napoleanic

    War weariness would be an issue... You are right, war weariness would be a major issue, but I can see Lincoln possibly offering amnesty to any Confederate soldier willing to volunteer for the Regular Army. Not sure if Congress would go along with allowing Southern officers to serve in an...

  4. Lincoln Goes Napoleanic

    Been lurking this outstanding board for years and have decided to finally throw my hat into the ring. The POD for this takes place on Friday, April 14 1865. Lets assume that instead of going to Ford's Theater and getting shot, Abraham Lincoln decides to stay at the White House and spend a...
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