Sandino: It all up in the air really, the final result will be something a mash up, and certainly wont leave everyone happy
Arilou: Cuba's slaves are a touchy subject. Ironically the Confederates are in line with the pro-Spanish pennisulare landowners on this, wonder how that will play out...
Andreios II: No Cuba will help Spain in the long run - by 1898 the cost of controlling the island had practically stripped any economic reward, a quarter million occupation force, concentration camps, massacares, US-dominated economy etc. On the rest of the Empire, it should be remembered the Philippines was hardly peaceful, I imagine the Cuban War will have been seized on by Filipino rebels for a bloody and abortive revolution. Spain will be redirecting some of its energy into North Africa as well. Also the 1872 Elections, yes parallel elections will prove interesting.
Alfredian: Why thank you. Well, General Bragg's primary mission will be to ensure Cuba is safe for those lovely New Orleans and Richmond investors, we'll just have to see how successful he is. On boats, yes, with Mallory gone, Seddon and politicans on both sides will be touting the need for a new fleet.
the_hdk: Glad to have you on board
caffran: Why thank you
Estonianzulu: Well the Confederate submarine programme will sadly fall by the wayside but at the same time, at least in the short term, the political consensus is towards getting a half-decent iron fleet built. With Spain out of the picture, this will lead New York to wonder what such a force is needed for.
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Right, sorry for delays, had a busy week, update is about half done so we should be leaving Cuba (for now) in a day or two.