Chapter 215: Behind the Scenes

Before the nations of Europe had declared their positions, the situation in South America had changed again. Under the pressure of mutual dependence, Peru chose to ally with Bolivia, and the Pacific War broke out in full scale.

With the entry of Peru into the war, the situation in South America became even more complicated. Initially, Chile had the upper hand against Bolivia, but with Peru's involvement, the situation changed and it appeared that the opposing forces were now evenly matched.

When military strengths are comparable, diplomacy is put to the test. In those days, the influence of the great powers was considerable, especially when the contenders were evenly matched. Whoever gained the support of the great powers could obtain the proverbial last straw that broke the camel's back.

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