I assume that such a rivalry could be described as "cold but civil"?
Couldn't have said it better myself
I assume that such a rivalry could be described as "cold but civil"?
Maybe like a France-Germany or Japan-South Korea situation? Nominally and in all aspects allies but suspicion by the populace?
I assume you aren't from the Midwest or one of the Great Lakes states. The German influence in the middle of America is very heavy, and if it hadn't been for the World Wars, in particular the First, it would even be more pronounced (a little play on words there since one of the anti-German reactions during the war was to change the pronunciation of Berlin and drop German from school curriculums). If the US and germany had fought on the same side in two wars you better believe there would be a much stronger bond, and a much more anti-English and French reaction.So, here's how I envision relations shaking out:
The Germans and Americans don't have a special relationship a la the US-UK because there are fewer ties that bind, they've only fought one war together, and Liberia is going to become a huge sticking point in the post war world. However, their rivalry will also be much more gentlemanly than the US-USSR rivalry of OTL. I think the closest analog to the US-UK Special Relationship you're going to see is going to be between the US and China. China will be very heavily American influenced.
German culture has influenced the US, I just need to delve into specifics. Off the top of my head, there are probably more German loan words in American slang, German cuisine is more popular, and there's probably been some more German influence on education than OTL
I assume you aren't from the Midwest or one of the Great Lakes states. The German influence in the middle of America is very heavy, and if it hadn't been for the World Wars, in particular the First, it would even be more pronounced (a little play on words there since one of the anti-German reactions during the war was to change the pronunciation of Berlin and drop German from school curriculums). If the US and germany had fought on the same side in two wars you better believe there would be a much stronger bond, and a much more anti-English and French reaction.
Debating if it would be too wankish to have the US annex New Zealand. On the one hand, it's tiny and has a population under 2 million people who are fairly similar culturally speaking. On the other hand, the US is absorbing some 8 million people in Canada and NZ is fairly far flung. Let me know your thoughts!
We have about 4-5 chapters left in the war, and then we're going to cover the post-war world! I've got some real whoppers cooked up.
I would take New Zealand & Turn Australia into an Autonomous US Territory in a Trade & Customs Union.
So Australia’s Foreign Relations & Defense will be controlled by Washington, Trade will be conducted with the US Dollar, and Australia will be allowed to send observers to the US Congress to represent them but not vote, residents of the Australian territories will be able to vote in local elections but not Congressional or Presidential elections.
Statehood to be granted after 20-40 years and after 2/3rds swear an Ironclad Oath of Allegiance.
That and certain members of the pre-war military and civilian government are prohibited from serving in office. Those people that ordered or committed war crimes are tried.I think annexing Australia or turning it into a territory would be a bridge too far. However, maybe a protectorate along the lines of OTL (and TTL) Japan? Military capabilities are limited and there's a heavy American influence on foreign policy and government.
America would probably want to keep a close eye on them, just to make sure the Aussies don't get up to anything.I think annexing Australia or turning it into a territory would be a bridge too far. However, maybe a protectorate along the lines of OTL (and TTL) Japan? Military capabilities are limited and there's a heavy American influence on foreign policy and government.
Beat me to it.Ok folks, update on Aussies and NZ.
Australia will be an American ally a la West Germany. Militarized, but subordinate. New Zealand will basically be put in the same position as OTL Cuba during the Platt Amendment years.
Hopefully India will do a smart thing and remove itself from war.
I think it makes more sense for Britain to be divided, with Ireland getting Ulster and Scotland getting split off at least.Will france or england be split in two like otl germany