I ahve read history books (eg Baumgart) whicxh state that had the
Crimean War gone on into 1856 the USA would have entered on the side
of Russia. Given that if the war had entered a new year both Sweden
and Austria (and maybe Prussia) would have entered against Russia, why
? Why would the USA have entered, how woulds it have made any
effective contribution and what was it expecting to get out of it
given that Russia was almost certain to lose in Europe? Can you quote
websites showing US politicians saying they will enter ?

Thanks
wolvies, lol

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Clarification of Question by wolvies-ga on 24 Jun 2003 08:12 PDT

Is anyone planning to answer this ? If not, I will close it as I don't
like having questions open for too long. If someone is planning to
answer please see my comment below

wolvies, lol

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Request for Question Clarification by justaskscott-ga on 24 Jun 2003 08:26 PDT

The only overviews I have found on the Web are relatively basic --
just a few sentences.  (If I recall correctly, I found more than one
overview, though really there is only one basic summary with small
differences in content.)  However, if you don't know anything about
the troubles between the United States and Britain in 1855, these
summaries would be useful.  Would you like me to post what I have
found?

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Clarification of Question by wolvies-ga on 24 Jun 2003 10:14 PDT

Scott, thanks for your reply. I've got quite a lot on aspects of the
rivalries etc and was hoping for a more detailed overview. I can't
really justify the expense for what I probably already have. Thanks
again for your efforts, I'll close the question

wolvies, lol

I have not found web sites showing U.S. politicians saying they would
enter the Crimean War.  However, I have found evidence of serious
animosity between the United States and Great Britain in 1855, which I
presume is what has led some historians to conclude that the U.S.
would have entered the war had it lasted longer.  If no one finds the
exact answer you want, I would be happy to post this material as an
answer.

Well, as it may be true that no politician actually spoke those words
I can hardly hold out for proof of a non-fact. Instead I would need an
overview of President Pierce's government in its actions, relations
and statements to Great Britain. Thanks

wolvies, lol