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Having been around for the better part of two years, I have yet to see a single timeline where France and a united Germany have gotten along. Now I can see why, both are strong when united and border each other, creating a predisposition to tension and conflicting interests. So, I propose a challenge: have France and a united Germany be allies, great European powers, and not be puppets by 1880. They can have as much fighting as you want, but they have to be on the same side in 1880.
Bonus points if they are actually friendly rather than swallowing pride to defeat someone else.
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