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This is a concept that I am still confused by. I've read in a few threads that if the French had succeeded in imposing the 2nd Mexican Empire then the Franco-Prussian War may have been prevented b/c one of its main causes was France's belief that it needed to show off its power after loosing in Mexico in OTL. Is this correct? I have read some posts by members who believe that the war still might occur so I'd like to hear how this still might be possible. Also I've read that some believe if the Franco-Prussian War had been avoided then a French-Prussian alliance could have occurred. Woudl this have been possible or is it ASB?
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