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  1. How can Germany defeat Britain in WW1?

    That's true and it did slow the Germans down. However, the problem would have been reduced if they stayed more on the planned avenue of attack (vs going wide) and if the holding action in the Ardennes didn't turn into a sizeable attack.

  2. WI: Japan at the Battle of Leyte (Gulf)

    The Japanese continued to suffer under the belief that they could create, and win, a single decisive engagement. This was their mindset in Coral Sea and the Solomons and they were trying again at Leyte. But, in every engagement, even if they did equal damage to the Americans, it was a...

  3. How can Germany defeat Britain in WW1?

    This would be one of their best options, though I think France WOULD surrender if Germany had knocked out Russia and then taken Paris. If France and Russia go out, Britain will sue for peace -- she won't 'go it alone' for long, especially if she hasn't gotten to heavily involved on the...

  4. AHC: make American population no bigger than 50 million by 1914

    Somewhat longer and bloodier ACW Something like the Spanish flu epidemic during ACW or thereafter Stronger Native American active in 'Indian Wars' delays settling of much of NW & SW, delaying entry of most states after WV British maneuvering helps them retain (at least part of) WA British...

  5. Would the Japanese have surrendered with no Soviet invasion?

    Almost definitely, if not before. They were already trying to negotiate terms before the bombs fell -- they were asking too much and their diplomatic attempts were confused. They waited weeks while trying to get the Russians to mediate on their behalf. The Russians pointedly lead them on...

  6. Plausible Differences in USA Constitution

    It kind of leaves the militia clause hanging out there, almost disconnected from the rest. If you're going to have the conscientious objector part, you might instead state that they do not have to serve as a combatant in military service. That is, they may have to serve, but they can be a...

  7. Would the Japanese have surrendered with no Soviet invasion?

    They do surrender, but it takes them longer. Sentiment in the cabinet was growing and they had already tried to get various nations to negotiate on their behalf (including, stupidly, Russia). It was a question of terms. The deadlock that the Emperor ultimately broke was whether to accept...

  8. Plausible Differences in USA Constitution

    Line Item Veto -- Clearly state that the President has the portion to veto a bill OR PORTIONS OF A BILL. Huge butterflies on federal spending and on congressional negotiating since inception. Clear guidelines for secession -- Clearly state what is required for any state to secede, the...

  9. AHC: USA with a Collective Presidency

    You could potentially have an evolution of the original VP system, where the VP was from a different party. You keep that, but expand it so that they have specific powers and you maybe add the 3rd vote getter to the mix. You then have a triumvirate of sorts. One is President and has the...

  10. WI: NO ACW

    I think you're right that various things and compromises could have pushed the slavery issue farther out. This could potentially have led to negotiation on a slavery 'sunset' date, possibly including compensation for slave owners. The only scenario I can see where secession happens and the US...

  11. More Equitable Water/Power Distribution in the American West?

    Dathi THorfinnsson is right that the power of CA helped drive the approval for lots of water projects out West. The biggest changes would probably require a pre-1900 POD where water rights are periodically reviewed/reprioritized (vs the current system of many labyrinthine 'grandfather' clauses...

  12. National Popular Vote Interstate Compact passes by 2008

    I don't think they could. Such a move would certainly be challenged from multiple sides and precedent suggests the courts would say they're stuck with the system in place before the election. Otherwise you have a "bait and switch"-type situation where people go vote thinking the rules are...

  13. PC/WI: Saddam invades Saudi Arabia 1980

    Possibly true, but Saddam could potentially make that a key objective. If so, an Iraqi force could batter a hole in the Saudi lines and then send a 'flying column' racing for Mecca while the rest of the Iraqi forces tie up the Saudi Army and AF. If they don't encounter serious resistance...

  14. National Popular Vote Interstate Compact passes by 2008

    While it may be true that you'd have to have an amendment to mandate proportional allotment, a process similar to the NPVIC would be used to put it in place -- individual states approve the compact and it becomes active after a certain number of states approve. They could call it the...

  15. Rogue bomber squad flying towards the soviet union

    That would depend a GREAT deal on what they're specific targets were. If that squadron was primarily targeted at near-coastal sites, some could get through and do some serious damage. If they have to fly all the way to Moscow, it's going to be a very rough day.

  16. PC/WI: Saddam invades Saudi Arabia 1980

    I don't think the Kuwaiti/Saudi forces would fare too well. They had some good equipment, but were not as numerous, nor as well-trained as the Iraqis. The key question would likely be how quickly they can reach objectives. The US will certainly respond, though it's unclear how...

  17. National Popular Vote Interstate Compact passes by 2008

    The first time it was enacted there would be a lawsuit in every enacting state, claiming it ignores their will. Nit all would succeed but it'd be chaos

  18. Oil Discovered in Mesopotamia in 1906 or earlier - Formerly The Turkish Dreadnoughts Were Delivered

    That certainly cemented their path, but the Turks appointed him to head their navy and planned that op with him. He didn't "go rogue" and start a war without Turkey's approval. In any case, if Souchon had been intercepted as he made it through the Med (as he almost was several times), he...

  19. Oil Discovered in Mesopotamia in 1906 or earlier - Formerly The Turkish Dreadnoughts Were Delivered

    Agreed. It was the combination of the UK refusing to provide those ships, couple with Souchon making it through to Istanbul, that apparently got Turkey to ultimately fall in with Germany.

  20. Russia defeated, D-Day goes ahead

    It depends on when in '43 and on the how that defeat went down. That is, if it was a near-run thing and German forces there were largely battered in the process, it'll make less difference in the West than if Russia suddenly and completely capitulates. In any case, if we assume that Germany...
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