A German-American Colonial War
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There’s rape scenes and the POVs switch too rapidly. It’s an okay book, but I wouldn’t recommend it.
He's talking about Holger Herwig's book (non-fiction), not Conroy's.
I'll get back to you, it's been years since I read it.
June 20th, 1904
The War Department, Washington, D.C.
1230 Hours
The decision was made to enact a draft to raise troops to fight the Germans. Meanwhile at the Bureau of Ships, an easily and quickly constructed cruiser design was being worked on. The emergency cruiser would have a top speed of no less than 22 knots, no less than 10 guns of no less than six inches, but no more than eight. It would have a displacement of 7,500 tons and two torpedo tubes. Designs were being worked on separately, and the winner would be put into production immediately.
The War Department, Washington, D.C.
1230 Hours
The decision was made to enact a draft to raise troops to fight the Germans. Meanwhile at the Bureau of Ships, an easily and quickly constructed cruiser design was being worked on. The emergency cruiser would have a top speed of no less than 22 knots, no less than 10 guns of no less than six inches, but no more than eight. It would have a displacement of 7,500 tons and two torpedo tubes. Designs were being worked on separately, and the winner would be put into production immediately.
Even if it has a bad start for the us, long term it can only end one way. The question is will the public accept having new colonies filled with Africans?
The French will be extatic
The French will be extatic
June 20th, 1904
Charleston, South Carolina
1300 Hours
Answering the call to arms, three of the five Lempesi brothers enlist in the navy, the other two the Marine Corps. The situation is similar all over the United States, with men of service age signing up for the armed forces. Those who don't are conscripted to fight in the Army.
The keel of a destroyer is laid down in the Charleston navy yard.
Charleston, South Carolina
1300 Hours
Answering the call to arms, three of the five Lempesi brothers enlist in the navy, the other two the Marine Corps. The situation is similar all over the United States, with men of service age signing up for the armed forces. Those who don't are conscripted to fight in the Army.
The keel of a destroyer is laid down in the Charleston navy yard.