Dorozhand
Banned
Here's a scenario I've been thinking about for a long time:
1) The Taiping Rebellion still happens, but someone other than Hong Xiuquan is leading it, and it becomes a standard Chinese rebellion seeking to establish a new dynasty.
2) The rebellion is under better and more centralized leadership, and Russia decides to send military instructors and equipment to them to counter British and French aid to Qing. Soon, the rebels are in control of most of southern China and its leader has declared the foundation of a new dynasty.
3) Russia invades Qing from the north into Manchuria. The British and French send military forces there to aid the Qing on the northern front, while the Americans join in the fun and aid them in the south.
The Crimean War is now a world conflict. Who will win? Will this improve or diminish Russia's chances in the west?
1) The Taiping Rebellion still happens, but someone other than Hong Xiuquan is leading it, and it becomes a standard Chinese rebellion seeking to establish a new dynasty.
2) The rebellion is under better and more centralized leadership, and Russia decides to send military instructors and equipment to them to counter British and French aid to Qing. Soon, the rebels are in control of most of southern China and its leader has declared the foundation of a new dynasty.
3) Russia invades Qing from the north into Manchuria. The British and French send military forces there to aid the Qing on the northern front, while the Americans join in the fun and aid them in the south.
The Crimean War is now a world conflict. Who will win? Will this improve or diminish Russia's chances in the west?