If the Canadian Rebellions of 1837-38 succeeded, could we see an independent Canada? What POD would be needed? How would the new Canadian government be formed? What would relations with the USA be?
So can America. And they have a lesser supply line. Third Anglo-American War anyone?First of all, those were small ragtag militias incapable of posing a serious military challenge to British forces in Canada.
And Britain doesn't have Napoleon to worry about and is closer to the height of it's power.The British couldn't curbstomp the US in 1775-1783 or 1812-15 and by 1830 America has a much larger population and a professional officer corp to lead its army. In short Britain rules the waves but the US can field a much larger army by this point all in all it probably ends in a draw.
The British couldn't curbstomp the US in 1775-1783 or 1812-15 and by 1830 America has a much larger population and a professional officer corp to lead its army. In short Britain rules the waves but the US can field a much larger army by this point all in all it probably ends in a draw.
It didn't have Nappy to worry about at New Orleans and look how that turned out.
And yet the War of 1812 was essentially a stalemate for both sides. Even if the US fields a larger army, that does dick all if your coasts are blockaded by the world's most powerful navy that is sucking away your trade and royally screwing your economy.
For Pete's sake, tiny ol' Britain ruled over 1/4 of the world's population and controlled roughly 1/4 of the world's total surface area. Hell, they subjugated China. And let's be honest, the only reason Britain didn't curb stomp America in the War of 1812 is because they were busy dealing with Napoleon. The Anglo-American War was quite literally a sideshow to the British Empire. If Britain really wanted to, it could've wrecked America's shit.
Yeah, and look at how your "taking Canada will be a mere matter of marching" invasion turned out. As for the Battle of New Orleans, oh yes, take pride in a battle that occurred after the war ended. Fantastic. Great stuff you're giving us, bro.![]()