Re: A little more on trade

Mikko Kurki-Suonio wrote:
> For the military side of things, I've seen "what-if" calculations
about
possible European involvement in ACW. Essentially it boils down to that
European powers might have sent infantry, but probably not much cavalry
--
due to the difficulty and expense of shipping the horses.

Might they have sent cannon? And/or perhaps rifle barrels and/or firing
mechanisms? Perhaps multi-barrel mechanisms? Or experienced generals? Or
maybe blockaded ports? Or intercepted shipping? Or assaulted/looted
towns or
cities?

Andrew Martin
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