Let's say with some POD in the late 19th century, tensions in Europe cause WWI to take place in the late 1890s. What would happen if the Boxer Rebellion took place in the middle of this war, with Europeans unable to form the 8 nation alliance?
Let's say with some POD in the late 19th century, tensions in Europe cause WWI to take place in the late 1890s. What would happen if the Boxer Rebellion took place in the middle of this war, with Europeans unable to form the 8 nation alliance?
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Good question. Hard answer.
I'd say that the European countries would prioritize fighting each other over interests in China - because they are exactly that - interests. They would choose to remove all personnel in China.
Unfortunately, that means the Boxers are emboldened by this 'victory'. Besides, Japan is still out there...heheheh...
The winning side maybe.Then after the European war, all the Europeans join together to gang up on China, making the Opium Wars look friendly.
Partition, anyone?
Then after the European war, all the Europeans join together to gang up on China, making the Opium Wars look friendly.
Partition, anyone?
An interesting possibility is that you see the US and Japan combining to deal with the Boxers. The US until 1917 is not involved in Europe, and Japan's involvement is minimal. This means both countries have the means to produce an expeditionary force as large if not not larger than the coalition that sent one to Peking OTL. Depending on the year you could see the Italians contributing as well per OTL if they are not yet in the fight in Europe.
Let's say with some POD in the late 19th century, tensions in Europe cause WWI to take place in the late 1890s. What would happen if the Boxer Rebellion took place in the middle of this war, with Europeans unable to form the 8 nation alliance?