I was recently at the Antietam site, and the movie that played there claimed largely that if the Union strategically as well as tactically lost Antietam, Britain and France were likely to attempt to mediate the American conflict, and recognize the CSA, giving the South its independence.
How likely is this? What would the effects of such a decision be realistically upon Anglo-American relations later on? Finally, are there any other points in time at which the UK would recognize the CSA?
How likely is this? What would the effects of such a decision be realistically upon Anglo-American relations later on? Finally, are there any other points in time at which the UK would recognize the CSA?