Timeline (1848-1921) (Anglo-German Alliance)

1848-As in the OTL, revolution breaks out in France leading to the overthrow of the monarchy. This results in the Second Republic, and Louis Napoleon Bonaparte is elected President. However, here, he is not as pro-British as in the OTL. 1853-1856-Crimean War-same as in OTL, except that france stays neutral, and Austria comes on Russia's side towards the end of the war. This escalates tensions between Britain and Austria. 1863-Napoleon III sends troops from Mexico to help the Confederacy fight the United States. This happens because in this timeline (and unlike OTL), he does not think he needs British support to do so. Also, Lee wins at the Battle of Gettysburg (but subsequently fails to take Washington), persuading him even more. Despite French aid, this is not enough to help the South secede, so they are defeated in 1866.