While Russia did have surprisingly close ties with America during this time period (tragic in hindsight really), im wondering would they really be interested in a war that would be primarily naval? I believe the Aland Islands were still demilitarized during the ACW and the Black Sea Fleet still... didnt exist. A land war maybe in which case they actually have the capabilities to threaten their enemies, but assisting America would be primarily a naval affair with ground actions being limited to defending themselves from British and French attacks. It would be a rather limited war for Russia that hurts them but where they cant actually contribute.
For what its worth though, Russia had already decided to station several naval squadrons in San Fransisco and New York for the duration of the ACW. Just in case.
For what its worth though, Russia had already decided to station several naval squadrons in San Fransisco and New York for the duration of the ACW. Just in case.