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In a ACW thread that was started by Mitchell Hundred, I mentioned the fact that Napoleon III of France had been actively considering joining the war on the side of the Confederacy. I had come to the interesting thought, what if France had sided with the Confederacy (I was thinking late 1861 or sometime in 1862). However, I'm wanting some help with some of the resources and things.

I made a brief list of things I need help with. They are:

-Napoleon III
-French cabinet
-French Military capabilities
-French interests in Mexico and Central America
-Position of GB in such an event


Napoleon III isn't too hard, as I have his wiki page saved on my comp. Although I appreciate any suggestions as how to portray him when I finally get started.

The French cabinet however during this period I am having some trouble with. Especially with regards to Edouard Thouvenel, who from what I can tell was Pro-Union.

I also need information the capabilities of France's military during this period. This would effect how much assistance France could actually render to the Confederacy.

While I have articles regarding French policy in Mexico, and that France had an interest in Central America, I do not know the full extent of this.

Finally, I'd like some help in ascertaining what GB's position on this would be. Since France wasn't OTL willing to go ahead and support the south without British support, I am wondering what that actually entails.

I will not post the TL here, but I am more than willing to discuss it here. I will not be posting it until I have at least ironed out some of the intial details, and have at least five updates ready to go.
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