"8x57mm guns with 16 officers and 245 men"
Well the guns probably won't help against the Nurnberg, but against the captured Prince Rupert and any attempt at boarding/landing action the guns and that many men could be a nasty surprise.
Getting the science game on I see. And did I just see a chance for Mendel to get som earlier (pre-death) recognition? IF so I wholeheartedly approve :)
I just had a thought, and after checking the dates the purchase of Alaska has been rather derailed ITTL.
I wonder if the US could justify such a purchase in their current situation and whether or not the British would reevaluate their interest?
Would Russia be willing to actually sell to the...
I am interested in seeing how the American duo develop, though I must admit to being partial to a bit of improvement in the British Empire. :p
I can't help but think that the greatest benefit of this war for the British was as a proving ground for their technologies and tactics. I feel that...