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I originally posted this in ASB, but by request, I am reposting this theoretical battle here. The scenario is Alexander is campeigning in the west, he has set up a siege against Carthage itself, but to meet him is Hannibal and his troops... I will post a short story based on the outcome of...

Jan 15th 1749 My beloved Chantalle DeMaresq, It feels great to be finally out of the academy in Paris. I miss you greatly; I will try and be with you as soon as possible. I have been placed as second in command of a company. Early tomorrow, my company will be sent east to patrol the...

Jan 15th 1749 My beloved Chantalle DeMaresq, It feels great to be finally out of the academy in Paris. I miss you greatly; I will try and be with you as soon as possible. I have been placed as second in command of a company. Early tomorrow, my company will be sent east to patrol the...

WNBA was almost pocked up by NBC, however they were not because they refused to have the "sexy" look NBC wanted. the new look would have included tights that go to the mid thigh and a tighter belly shirt jersey. The Commish of the WNBA said something to the regard of "this is a sport not a...

This is my attempt at a reverse TL. I start with the last event and I work my way back to the POD. This forces a person to look at the effect instead of the cause. This is my starting(finishing) event: Oct 13th 1989 - People begin to file back into Germany as rediation levels become...

Oct 12th, 2002 France places a 93% supertax on Pornography. (considered any media with full frontal nudity) March 2004 Star Darren James contracts AIDS from brazilian star Bianca Biaggi, shortly after he returns to the united states. April 13th, 2004 Darren James' monthly HIV test...

Okay guys, I am undertaking a challenge. I want the community to give me a date and an end event and i will make a TL going backwards until the POD. I may need help though...

This is a crazy idea, but it could happen to anyone? What if Elvis was drafted into the army? What if he was KIA? Who are some other people we can talk about if they were drafted?

There are two scenarios I can think of that could mitagate damage. 1) Planes more spread out. 2) Planes in storage. Either way america could have had faster air assistance.

I didn't think it would get THAT close, now what? (ooc. feel free to pick the election)

Which presidents can you see not having consecutive terms in office. The two who I can see likely are: John Adams, he served six terms as a congressman after being voted out. FDR, a mistake in office costs him one election, but is still able to win back the hearts of the americans.

What if a major work is not published? I would also like to look at works that set a precident. Catcher in the Rye -- John Lennon not assassinated, possible cultural revolution by him or a person who looks up to him. Star Trek: TOS -- No flip phones, scientists are not challenged to actually...

Lets say that a different biblical canon was chosen... how would history be different? Some of the early church fathers had different ideas on inclusion. Amount of books range from Justin Martyr's proposed 4 books included to the 32 accepted by Clement of Alexandria. The canon that is...

This is a story based on the continuing saga of the CSA... Jackson alive and well at Gettysburg noticed the vacancies on Culp's hill and Little round top early on the battle. The union left flank crumbled. And with the support of the British on the right, fighting for the freedom of a...

This is a theoretical question that probably be in the ASB forum, but since it is theoretical rather than factual I feel that it can be here. Who would win in a fight if they were isolated and in a terrain that is beneficial to them, The Stonewall Brigade or The Iron Brigade?

I am wondering if these three used comics as propaganda during and after beating the americans. what would be their heroes and what would be the american villains?

Here are some carriers... CSS Confederate (1960) CSS Gettysburg (1961) CSS North Virginia (1963) CSS Independence (1966) CSS Renegade (1971) CSS Constitution (1979) CSS Enterprise (1992) CSS America (1999) CSS Jefferson Davis (2004) CSS Alexander Stephens (2007) CSS Howell Cobb...

This game is simple there is a POD in 1900 and each post consists of a year. The person will write at least 3 events from that year. If you think something is ASB than do two versions of the next year, one with the objectible material, and one without. The user has a chance to defend his...

This DBWI is a little different... there is no inciting event, you get to choose the history as long as it is plausible. However there are restrictions on who can post what. If you have: under 100 posts, you can respond with emotions to previous posts however any new historical information...

what if the wind was a fluxuating strong to moderate towards the german line at the battle of ypres. gas cannot be used and shells will be less accurate. one question though... would any POD involving weather be ASB?