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I suspect Pompey's fate might be similar to Lepidus'. In effect, given a sinecure and left in peace but clearly kept away from any real power. But like Lalli I am not altogether sure whether Pompey's pride would accept such a role - he might also be influenced by the ambitions of his son's, who...

Is Leo Amery a possibility?

This is a good question, particularly given Britain and France's imperial holdings. I've always wondered (admittedly with no evidence) whether there was a sophisticated German propaganda campaign of some kind to sway public opinion to create such friction. It was a tremendous boon to Nazi...

I'm not an expert but I think this is right. Prior to the US constitution, many states had legislation barring Catholics from public office unless they took an oath not to support the Pope. Even after the constitution there were many instances of anti-catholic bigotry, though discrimination in...

Perhaps if the various Christian churches attempt to politically intervene in the American war of independence in a ham-fisted way? For example, fearing a precedent being set by European empires falling to 'natives', the churches preach that independence is fundamentally immoral and try to...

The only places it would work is with colonies that have small populations. These ideas were floated by most of the empires at one time or another, but inevitably racism kicks in and all sorts of excuses come to the front as to why it can't be implemented. The stark truth is that colonial powers...

Interesting question. I agree the Allies are not going to agree to any Italian conquests post 1945. Even the retention of Libya will likely come with some conditions. Not sure on how the rest of the war plays out, but Italian politics after the war will be interesting. The fascists are...

I hope this is a simple question. Historically, the WW1 peacetime BEF was approximately six infantry divisions and one cavalry division that would be deployed to the continent (France) in the event of war. Presumably the Imperial German Army, in their planning for the invasion of France through...

Yugoslavia? Split between a northern communist state and a royalist Serbian state? Also, IIRC there were proposals for the partition of Austria too. Hopefully I don't remember that just from a TL.

As a highly competent friend of mine once said after he was approached to run in a safe seat, most people are too smart to enter politics. Especially in this era of the 24 hr news cycle. I suspect many generals would feel the same, especially if they have to start at the bottom again. However...

Turkey I grant, but with modern borders Japan is in no danger. But the scenario has already ruled out modern borders, so there will be a Far East theatre.

Assuming modern borders and no empires, all continents except Europe will win.

A useful analogy I have found for this is whether you consider modern Germany to be a continuation of Prussia. The similarities are there. Germany no longer has any of the core territories that comprised Prussia, yet the cultural, political and historical influence of Prussia on modern Germany...

Certainly they will do so, which could take shape in many different forms. On the one hand the expanded frontier favours the Romans in their ongoing 'cold war' with the Parthians. But I wouldn't rule out Parthian expansion into Central Asia if Roman Caucasus proves too direct a target. This...

Access through the Caspian Sea is interesting. It might also lead to the development of Roman trade links in Central Asia, with the possibility of bypassing Parthia in the Silk Road. Might the Romans have silk smuggled to them successfully centuries earlier?

This analysis is good. In this context hellenisation will assist the Ere after Heraclius' reforms. Although I don't think the Roman Caucasus will survive Attila the Hun. IIRC his first target was Parthia through the Caucasus and Armenia.