Allies and the United States in War Seeking No Foreign Help
An 1898 article surveys historical use of allies in wars, noting Europe’s concert of powers and the United States’ past solo campaigns. It argues America seeks no foreign aid in Cuba and, in civil conflict, Russia stood as a true ally, while later nations rarely offer genuine support without gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Mediterranean
Black Sea
France
England
Austria
Prussia
Italy
Sardinia
Europe
Savoy
Nice
Zurich
Lombardy
China
Japan
Spain
Uncle Sam
America
Cuba
Stars and Stripes
Mediterranean Sea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ries
Fir
Vienna
Duchy of
Laurenburg
Germany
Holstein
Sleswick
Denmark
Kiel
Bismarck
San Juan
Porto Rico