David S Poepoe
Banned
The Japanese military was evenly split over which side to support at the outbreak of the Great War. The army, which had been trained by and modelled after the German Army, pressed for recognition and support of the Central Powers. The navy, which had been trained by and modelled after the Royal Navy, pressed for recognition and support of the Triple Entente.
Interestingly enough, I believe a similar split in the armed forces existed in Siam.
I would consider it likely that had Japan been a recognized member of the Central Powers the US would have been more involved in support of the Allies. One could also imagine the Kongo class being modelled after the Derfflinger class battlecruisers.
Interestingly enough, I believe a similar split in the armed forces existed in Siam.
I would consider it likely that had Japan been a recognized member of the Central Powers the US would have been more involved in support of the Allies. One could also imagine the Kongo class being modelled after the Derfflinger class battlecruisers.