Okay, I was thinking about a whole bunch of alt-WWI scenarios, and inevitably this one came up. Let's say the British Empire and the United States end up on opposing sides in the war.
This is the scenario I envisioned:
After the declaration of war, the United States deploys troops to Europe. However, there is also a large arms build-up at the Canadian border by both sides - the build-up prevents the United States or Canada from sending too many resources or troops overseas. Soon enough, things get very tense on the border. There is the occasional border or naval skirmish, but nothing too significant. Eventually, after the war and the signing of the peace treaties, a few border territories of the losing side are annexed by the victorious power, but nothing significant.
Would such an "America declares war on Britain" scenario be likely?
This is the scenario I envisioned:
After the declaration of war, the United States deploys troops to Europe. However, there is also a large arms build-up at the Canadian border by both sides - the build-up prevents the United States or Canada from sending too many resources or troops overseas. Soon enough, things get very tense on the border. There is the occasional border or naval skirmish, but nothing too significant. Eventually, after the war and the signing of the peace treaties, a few border territories of the losing side are annexed by the victorious power, but nothing significant.
Would such an "America declares war on Britain" scenario be likely?