The Trent Affair nearly brings Britain into the war
1861 · Event
A Union warship stops the British mail steamer Trent and seizes two Confederate envoys bound for Europe. London drafts an ultimatum and ships troops to Canada before Lincoln quietly releases the men — 'one war at a time'. The closest Britain comes to fighting the Union.
On these timelines: American Civil War, USA, Master, England, United Kingdom (combined)
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