About US of Z

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An amateur historian discussing everything from Rome to the Great War, from Charlemagne to Washington, from St. Helena to Hokkaido, and everywhere in between. Join our host Jacob as the "US of Z" in exploring history, counterfactuals, alternate history, stories, lore, and more!

What If the Zimmerman Telegram Was Never Sent/Intercepted in WWI? | Alternate History

In today's alternate history scenario we ask both what if the Zimmerman Telegram was never sent, and what if it was never intercepted? Is the American education systems' view toward the Zimmerman Telegram an overstating of it's importance? Would anything change at all? Would Mexico and Japan join t…

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What if 9/11 Never Happened? | Alternate History

In today's alternate history scenario we ask what if the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City never occurred? Would the United States invade Iraq and Afghanistan? Would the "Pivot to China" have been made earlier? Would John Kerry beat George W. Bush? Would Vladimir Put…

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What if Germany Beat the Royal Navy and Won the Battle of Jutland in WW1? | Alternate History

In today's alternate history scenario we ask what if Germany won the Battle of Jutland in WW1? How would a decisive German naval victory change the balance of power in the First World War? Could Britain’s Royal Navy be forced into retreat, would the North Sea Blockade be broken, and would a stronge…

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