Will Kürlich Kerl
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What happens if Brazil declares war on the Netherlands in the late 1800s with the intent of annexing Dutch Guiana?
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At what point in history?
During the Napoleonic Wars might be the best bet.
During the Napoleonic Wars might be the best bet.
In that case Brasil get rightfully accused of aggressive imperialism. Relations with France, Britain and many European countries become a lot worse, but probably noone will support the Dutch. Brazil easily defeats the Dutch forces and annexes Surinam.I edited my post. Late 1800s.
I edited my post. Late 1800s.
How was the Dutch Navy doing? If its a straight-out England and Portugal vs France and (vassalized) Netherlands, then I think the Dutch are going to lose their colonial empire, or at least most of it, to the Portuguese and the English, even if the Spanish try to help.
why do we all assume the netherlands are a walk in the park for Brazil?
No, they wouldn't but i seriously doubt the Brazilians (who were equally weak albeit closer) could just walk into Suriname and the people would automatically accept Brazilian rule.Because we are talking about 1800s Netherlands, which was poor and a mere shadow of the power it once was. Both the Dutch army and navy were relatively weak (see for example WWII, or the Aceh war). Besides that Brazil is a lot closer. I don't think the Dutch would be able to defeat Brazil.
No, they wouldn't but i seriously doubt the Brazilians (who were equally weak albeit closer) could just walk into Suriname and the people would automatically accept Brazilian rule.
The Dutch also had friends and were (relatively) neutral. So an unprovoked invasion of one of their territories would lead to a response by other powers, especially Britain/France/US who didn't want to see a hegemony in s. america.