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Prequel: "The American Destiny"
format is inspired by Wyyt, some things borrowed by Zanderite - thank you both!
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Chapter: the Post-War Period.

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The aftermath of the American coordinated invasion of Canada has left the Entente alliance into a sack of dust. Nothing but a pack of distrust, intense bickering between the members in which caused the Central Powers of the German Empire, the United States, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire to triumph over them. The Royal Navy's attempt on starving the entire German population was a total failure as the USN dominates the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans after the Battle of the Caribbean Sea, Washington's soldiers captured every single Franco-British possessions in both American continents. The Sun Sets on the British Empire.

this "Great War" has brought to a conclusion, in favor of the German-American alliance. The Treaty of Versailles was signed, humiliating the British and forcing them into a long-term isolation - the same case goes for Japan and France enters in a state of civil conflict similar or alike to the Russian Civil War. Europe has fallen into chaos and everything is crumbling, breaking into smaller and tiny pieces, given the position of the United States - she cannot help her own sister, let alone deal the socialist problem in the continent alone, America can only offer to protect her own hegemony. Germany is fine with it, but the distrust is growing, as if one large situation should be enough to repair and strengthen their friendship - the thing is, they haven't done anything drastic to curb the communists yet.
Interventionism was popular in the American public unlike in our timeline, the non-existence of trench warfare in Canada did not shock the nation and this allowed the United States government to perform a military intervention into Mexico to restore order and assist the Carranza administration in quelling revolts. But the general Mexican population had many problems with the Americans - the Veracruz Incident, the rumored US-involvement in booting Francisco Madero, the Pancho Villa Expedition and the recent announcement of an American intervention into helping the legitimate government of Mexico. A nation engulfed in civil conflict for almost 9 years, is believed will come to an end with the United States sponsoring and aiding the Carranza government.

The Mexicans have no problem with America existing at all, but their main issue is the United States military.

the same troopers that occupied the Veracruz port, the same bluejackets that had a problem with the Mexican Army, the same Border guards and Marines that crossed over Mexican soil to apprehend Pancho Villa and the same... Americans, that are going to fully aid the Mexican government.

Rebel forces, from Villistas to Zapatistas. Temporarily united to combat President Carranza and his upcoming American reinforcements, this coalition was not united, given that they are separated and were miles away - their primary goal is to deter the United States into making Mexico their satellite state. Whether this would actually improve their battle organization and consolidate their logistics in hopes of kicking the US, all they could do is to be lucky enough to storm the Mexican government and boot the Americans out, if only was that possible.

rather than actually ending the war in an event of an American intervention, Mexico has just become another potential battleground of the Post-War era. The 'united' rebel forces or anti-Carranza armies preparing for a major offensive to engage US forces on Chihuahua, the ensuing operation's goal was to buy time and make sure to fund in politicians within the Mexican government to assassinate President Carranza or help destabilize to deter the American presence in the nation. In the next few weeks, sometime after Christmas of 1918 and after Versailles was signed - the Villistas launched their strikes at the ongoing construction of US-Mexican Army outposts in Chihuahua, the 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army were under attack with General Villa sending in the gatling guns and leftover artillery weapons stolen from the Mexican National Army, a barrage of shells struck the American position and later the rebel-manned gatling guns performed suppressive fire to prevent the Americans from recovering from the artillery attack. The battle took place in Guachochi, a local town in Chihuahua with an outpost being constructed by the American Army.

During the engagement with the Villistas. The 1st Infantry Division was the first American unit to see major combat in the intervention, their soldiers are not naive though - they have seen active combat since the Pancho Villa Expedition and have returned to Mexico since their recent involvement was in Montreal. General William L. Sibert was the command of the division at the period, his troopers on the ground are equipped with the American classics -

The 1st Infantry Division and the US Military.

the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle, a .30-06 Springfield-chambered rifle. Designed by a Mormon, John Browning - became the US Military's state-of-the-art machine gun. When it was introduced to the Army, they put it into service immediately and ordered dozens of thousands of models to be utilized by every single machine gunner on the ground. Despite it's classical design, the magazine is proven to be small for it to be considered an actual light machine gun, although the reason it packs-a-punch was because of it's caliber and the rifle weighs a lot. But nonetheless, the BAR remains as a likeable gun to be used in the Mexican desert.
The M1903 Springfield was less any better than it's British counterpart, the SMLE, although with it's flaws it has remained the face of the Army and the Marines' standard weapon for their riflemen. The gun is also chambered with the same caliber the BAR does, .30-06 Springfield, because it has to do with logistics and the firepower of the weapon. A clip of five rounds is enough to put down five enemies on close to middle range, the Army Ordnance is even considering to upgrade the Springfield to par with the British Army's SMLE. For now, the rifle is still a go-to gun for the US Military.

With the weapons out of the way, headgears and accessories. Including uniforms.

Most Army-Marine forces wear the M1917 Uniform, a brownish-coat originally intended in winter situations, especially in their fight against Canadian militiamen and the British Army to the north. This would be deemed unsuitable in a hot-dry desert of which that is the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, the Army Ordnance is considering to issue American soldiers with Khaki or green fatigues to not only blend in the environment but to quickly replace the coats that are currently being worn by US forces on the ground. During engagements or hot-areas, Americans usually remove their coats to avoid further heat but at the cost of their skin being exposed to the sun. US soldiers on the frontlines are waiting for the new introduced uniforms to be sent to Mexico.

To identify who is an American or who is not an American. Helmets and hats are the go-to guides.
Stahlhelms, or preferably those who have little to large dislike for Germany, the "Doughboy" Helmet. Was the primary headgear for the United States Army and Marine Corps at the start of their involvement in the Great War all the way to their current presence in northernmost regions of Mexico. Despite being a Teutonic invention, the Stahlhelm has been associated to Americanism since the Army's adoption - not to mention they are easily identifiable, a German soldier? A blank steel headgear, an American trooper? A headgear with an American Eagle on both sides. Unless if you have poor eyesight.
Even with America's industrial capability, the Doughboy helmets unluckily have not made it to other lower ranking soldiers, Border guards and many reservist units. It's expensive design has made it more less cheaper than the British Army's Brodies, the lack of Doughboy helmets has led to Campaign hats remaining in frontline service since the day it was invented.
Those hats used to identify every single US soldier until the adoption of the Stahlhelm, of which it is now limited to Privates, Border guards and Drill Sergeants/Instructors of the military. Troopers that wore the Campaign hat may have less chances against falling debris and shrapnels. The 1st Infantry Division, even as one of the primary US Army divisions, still have campaign hats being worn by their own soldiers.

as of Spring 1919. The US Army, particularly the 1st ID, are still engaging the Villistas equipped with late 19th century weaponry. Unknown whether this division would hold their position or prevail against the offensive.

Description
Prequel: "The American Destiny"
format is inspired by Wyyt, some things borrowed by Zanderite - thank you both!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chapter: the Post-War Period.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The aftermath of the American coordinated invasion of Canada has left the Entente alliance into a sack of dust. Nothing but a pack of distrust, intense bickering between the members in which caused the Central Powers of the German Empire, the United States, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire to triumph over them. The Royal Navy's attempt on starving the entire German population was a total failure as the USN dominates the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans after the Battle of the Caribbean Sea, Washington's soldiers captured every single Franco-British possessions in both American continents. The Sun Sets on the British Empire.

this "Great War" has brought to a conclusion, in favor of the German-American alliance. The Treaty of Versailles was signed, humiliating the British and forcing them into a long-term isolation - the same case goes for Japan and France enters in a state of civil conflict similar or alike to the Russian Civil War. Europe has fallen into chaos and everything is crumbling, breaking into smaller and tiny pieces, given the position of the United States - she cannot help her own sister, let alone deal the socialist problem in the continent alone, America can only offer to protect her own hegemony. Germany is fine with it, but the distrust is growing, as if one large situation should be enough to repair and strengthen their friendship - the thing is, they haven't done anything drastic to curb the communists yet.
Interventionism was popular in the American public unlike in our timeline, the non-existence of trench warfare in Canada did not shock the nation and this allowed the United States government to perform a military intervention into Mexico to restore order and assist the Carranza administration in quelling revolts. But the general Mexican population had many problems with the Americans - the Veracruz Incident, the rumored US-involvement in booting Francisco Madero, the Pancho Villa Expedition and the recent announcement of an American intervention into helping the legitimate government of Mexico. A nation engulfed in civil conflict for almost 9 years, is believed will come to an end with the United States sponsoring and aiding the Carranza government.

The Mexicans have no problem with America existing at all, but their main issue is the United States military.

the same troopers that occupied the Veracruz port, the same bluejackets that had a problem with the Mexican Army, the same Border guards and Marines that crossed over Mexican soil to apprehend Pancho Villa and the same... Americans, that are going to fully aid the Mexican government.

Rebel forces, from Villistas to Zapatistas. Temporarily united to combat President Carranza and his upcoming American reinforcements, this coalition was not united, given that they are separated and were miles away - their primary goal is to deter the United States into making Mexico their satellite state. Whether this would actually improve their battle organization and consolidate their logistics in hopes of kicking the US, all they could do is to be lucky enough to storm the Mexican government and boot the Americans out, if only was that possible.

rather than actually ending the war in an event of an American intervention, Mexico has just become another potential battleground of the Post-War era. The 'united' rebel forces or anti-Carranza armies preparing for a major offensive to engage US forces on Chihuahua, the ensuing operation's goal was to buy time and make sure to fund in politicians within the Mexican government to assassinate President Carranza or help destabilize to deter the American presence in the nation. In the next few weeks, sometime after Christmas of 1918 and after Versailles was signed - the Villistas launched their strikes at the ongoing construction of US-Mexican Army outposts in Chihuahua, the 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army were under attack with General Villa sending in the gatling guns and leftover artillery weapons stolen from the Mexican National Army, a barrage of shells struck the American position and later the rebel-manned gatling guns performed suppressive fire to prevent the Americans from recovering from the artillery attack. The battle took place in Guachochi, a local town in Chihuahua with an outpost being constructed by the American Army.

During the engagement with the Villistas. The 1st Infantry Division was the first American unit to see major combat in the intervention, their soldiers are not naive though - they have seen active combat since the Pancho Villa Expedition and have returned to Mexico since their recent involvement was in Montreal. General William L. Sibert was the command of the division at the period, his troopers on the ground are equipped with the American classics -

The 1st Infantry Division and the US Military.

the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle, a .30-06 Springfield-chambered rifle. Designed by a Mormon, John Browning - became the US Military's state-of-the-art machine gun. When it was introduced to the Army, they put it into service immediately and ordered dozens of thousands of models to be utilized by every single machine gunner on the ground. Despite it's classical design, the magazine is proven to be small for it to be considered an actual light machine gun, although the reason it packs-a-punch was because of it's caliber and the rifle weighs a lot. But nonetheless, the BAR remains as a likeable gun to be used in the Mexican desert.
The M1903 Springfield was less any better than it's British counterpart, the SMLE, although with it's flaws it has remained the face of the Army and the Marines' standard weapon for their riflemen. The gun is also chambered with the same caliber the BAR does, .30-06 Springfield, because it has to do with logistics and the firepower of the weapon. A clip of five rounds is enough to put down five enemies on close to middle range, the Army Ordnance is even considering to upgrade the Springfield to par with the British Army's SMLE. For now, the rifle is still a go-to gun for the US Military.

With the weapons out of the way, headgears and accessories. Including uniforms.

Most Army-Marine forces wear the M1917 Uniform, a brownish-coat originally intended in winter situations, especially in their fight against Canadian militiamen and the British Army to the north. This would be deemed unsuitable in a hot-dry desert of which that is the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, the Army Ordnance is considering to issue American soldiers with Khaki or green fatigues to not only blend in the environment but to quickly replace the coats that are currently being worn by US forces on the ground. During engagements or hot-areas, Americans usually remove their coats to avoid further heat but at the cost of their skin being exposed to the sun. US soldiers on the frontlines are waiting for the new introduced uniforms to be sent to Mexico.

To identify who is an American or who is not an American. Helmets and hats are the go-to guides.
Stahlhelms, or preferably those who have little to large dislike for Germany, the "Doughboy" Helmet. Was the primary headgear for the United States Army and Marine Corps at the start of their involvement in the Great War all the way to their current presence in northernmost regions of Mexico. Despite being a Teutonic invention, the Stahlhelm has been associated to Americanism since the Army's adoption - not to mention they are easily identifiable, a German soldier? A blank steel headgear, an American trooper? A headgear with an American Eagle on both sides. Unless if you have poor eyesight.
Even with America's industrial capability, the Doughboy helmets unluckily have not made it to other lower ranking soldiers, Border guards and many reservist units. It's expensive design has made it more less cheaper than the British Army's Brodies, the lack of Doughboy helmets has led to Campaign hats remaining in frontline service since the day it was invented.
Those hats used to identify every single US soldier until the adoption of the Stahlhelm, of which it is now limited to Privates, Border guards and Drill Sergeants/Instructors of the military. Troopers that wore the Campaign hat may have less chances against falling debris and shrapnels. The 1st Infantry Division, even as one of the primary US Army divisions, still have campaign hats being worn by their own soldiers.

as of Spring 1919. The US Army, particularly the 1st ID, are still engaging the Villistas equipped with late 19th century weaponry. Unknown whether this division would hold their position or prevail against the offensive.