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To: Ilaine who wrote (139043)7/7/2004 7:47:17 AM
From: Neocon  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
The British were in a position similar to the French, which is to say that they were too far from a secure base, and had too few troops, to prevail against American forces, but they weren't too poorly matched to fight one another. Do you think that Napoleon would have risked losing Europe to defend Louisiana? My only point is that the strategic situation favored the United States, with a multitude of potential supply lines and a growing population, and therefore that it was a pretty good deal for Napoleon.



To: Ilaine who wrote (139043)7/7/2004 11:51:12 PM
From: Bilow  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 281500
 
Hi CobaltBlue; Re: "During the American Revolution, the Louisiana Militia kicked Brit ass up and down the Mississippi Valley."

Probably because Louisiana was then a part of Spain, I was unaware of this fascinating piece of history. Thanks for bringing it up.

-- Carl


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