What if, in 1863 the Polish Revolt against Imperial Russia gives enough reason for the British and French to intervene? Russia sent a squadron from the Pacific and Baltic Fleets to the East and West coasts of the US, with orders to join the USN in combat operations IF the Franco/British forces attacked both Russia and the US, and to remain neutral (there was concern in Russia the Franco British would recognize the Confederacy) if it was only against the US. How much capability does this give the USN?
Wrong forum!! crap...