Let's speculate that what if, instead of when Commodore Perry arrived in Japan in 1852, instead of cowing the the government into opening up, the fearful Japanese massacre him and most of his crew. An angered United States declares war.
How would the scenario play out? Could the Japanese hold the Americans back or tire them out enough to give up? If the Americans won, would they force massive concessions, or even try to make Japan a protectorate to secure Far East trade? How would this affect the impending civil war back home? Finally, how would the European powers react?
How would the scenario play out? Could the Japanese hold the Americans back or tire them out enough to give up? If the Americans won, would they force massive concessions, or even try to make Japan a protectorate to secure Far East trade? How would this affect the impending civil war back home? Finally, how would the European powers react?