As we all know, once Roosevelt and Hirohito finally managed to convince America to throw itself into the war, they adopted a 'Europe First' policy to deal with the seperate theatres of war, largely as a result of Churchill and Roosevelt's unflinching belief in its importance.
But what if that hadn't been the case? Say, perhaps, the isolationist politicians, though finally forced to eat humble pie, remain obstinate enough to only agree to engaging Germany if the true aggressor against America- Japan- is dealt with first. Perhaps the generals simply believe that America can't prosecute an effective war against Nazi Germany until they've already 'practiced' and gotten geared-up against a lesser foe. Perhaps Japan is believed to be an actual threat to the American mainland, and so must be defeated first.
Whatever. What matters is that America decides to focus on the Pacific Theatre, and defeating Japan before any large-scale moves are made against Germany.
What happens? Does Chiang take De Gaulle's place? Do the Soviets gobble up Central Europe? Is this a blessing or a boon for the Axis?
Discuss.