Yeah, well they still lost. This isn't horseshoes.
No telling how it would have gone if most of Europe had supported them with much greater arms and money.
Europe didn't have the balls to intervene and most the South didn't want them to interven anyway, because they'd essentially be an occupied territory rather than the free nation they aspired to be.
In this case, it is the West and it’s allies that have the greater wealth resources, approximately 80% of global GDP.
LOL. The West (U.S.) is crippled by an illegitimate President who's placing tons of regulatory burdens and weakening the currency through inflation. Russia, China, and Iran are already preparing to move on economically as if the dollar doesn't exist anymore. We are running on fumes right now and it's only a matter of time before we break out the wheelbarrows to haul worthless dollars to buy a loaf a bread.
I did not say Europe would “intervene” as in sending troops, I am postulating a level of material support to the Confederacy somewhat less than what the pro-Russia posters on here claim we are sending to Ukraine (draining our armories and so on.) Say, 25% of Europe’s weapons, sent over the first 4 year period (includes 25% of new production to stocks), and 2% of their GDP each year from 1861 on.
No doubt Biden’s economic and regulatory policies are destructive, but we’ve survived such before. I’m pretty hopeful for a swing back to sensible policies, like rolled back regs and an aggressive pursuit of increased low cost energy production, in 2025.
Oh, speaking of inflation, your buddies in Iran are running well over 40%.
If Russia wants to get in bed with China, Russia will soon find a knife in their back. If it’s not there already (China buying Russian gas and oil, but only at bargain basement prices.)