alternatehistory.com

002
June 9th, 1904

Berlin, Germany

1020 Hours


Wilhelm II and two of his advisors pored over a map. General Schlieffen was on the Kaiser's left, and Admiral Tirpitz was on his right.

"Mein Kaiser," Tirpitz said, "this plan is mad! The Americans would never cede the old Spanish posessions!"

"I know that, Alfred," the Kaiser said, using Tirpitz’s given name, "that is part of my plan."

After some deliberation, the men decided to send an ultimatum to Washington: Relinquish the Philippines, or have them taken.

It arrived the week after.

Top