Recent content by Arch-Angel

Um, first time commenting on this lovely timeline, no one else thought poison when reading about Mary?

What could be done to change the opinion of Russia and get them on the Anglo-Prussian side? I'm reading about Elizabeth of Holstein (CII's mom)/Bestuzhev/Lupikhina Affair and wonder if something can be done there.

Ok, what if Russia (under Peter or under Liz with a different outlook) joined the Brits/Prussians? Sat the price is PLC? Given that Saxony is on the side of France/Austria and under the Wettins it's not totally out off the table.

This is what I was inclined to, but I wanted to see if I was out in left field.

While I agree, wouldn't the resources directed to Russia be able to be put to use against Austria/France allowing for greater pressure put on those enemies? Frederick has to withdraw from Bohemia in part because of Russia, if Russia wasn't in, then they wouldn't have to leave? Or am I wrong...

So I am working on a little idea that isn't ready for public consumption yet, but I wanted to throw this out for consideration/outside help. What would the effect(s) of Russia sitting out of the Seven Years War be? Most timelines I've seen involve the results being flipped, I haven't found a...

True, but the entire branch of the family tree is different so who knows.

I've been fascinated by a match with Princess Amelia, Freddie's British cousin, and the effects of having a child would have on the outcomes of the Napoleonic wars. Specifically, avoiding Frederick Wilhelm II's reign.

I've read this too, but plenty of gay monarch's did there "duty" (as it were) for crown and county. I hadn't seen the physical problem theory.

Let's say King Frederick Wilhelm I of Prussia dies in 1730 shortly before or after the Katte affair. Besides the obvious of Frederick (soon to be the Great) becoming King, what else is foreseeable? Frederick's marriage would almost certainly be changed. Could Frederick have had children with a...

The Declaration of Independence We hold these truths to be self evident… - portion of the Declaration of Independence Damn Congress, they expect me to fight a war with no men or supplies. - George Washington, in the lead up to the Battle of Long Island April to May When the British arrived...

The Withdrawal from Boston And Gains and Losses The Fortification of Dorchester Heights and the subsequent withdrawal from Boston was another in a string of failures by the British. It wouldn’t be there last. - Sir John Dassero, Professor of History at Columbia University Ultimately, the...

The happiest moment of my life was seeing the American flag rise over Halifax - remark by Sir Jonathan Eddy The Battle of Fort Cumberland occurred on September 15, 1775 and was a quick decisive affair. The American forces, totalling over 1500 (they had been joined by Natives and Nova Scotians)...

I know, I was just being a baby. ;) That's fine.

Well...if you won't give me comments, I shall have to take them. I can now inform you that the Congress have made Choice of the modest and virtuous, the amiable, generous and brave George Washington Esqr., to be the General of the American Army, and that he is to repair as soon as possible to...