1942: Differently

***1942: Differently***, conjecturally called ***1942: Differentemente***, and colloquially referred to as the *1942 Timeline*, or *Differently*, or as known by its abbreviation *1942-DTL*, is an Alternate Timeline created by Rigel which focuses on changes from the real world which proclaim their effect(s) and change the years 1942 as well as 1919, *differently*. The timeline has several points of divergence (PoDs), since ancient times up to the 21st CE. One focus is the continuation of several states and cultures that came to an end in this timeline: Many countries resist foreign invasions that would change everything, others never lose land that they would lose, and others expand their territory. Other differences include World War II never happening, a distinct Cold War starting and ending earlier, Islamic terrorism never arising and Hitler becoming a thriving philosopher and mystic instead of a dictator *(see more differences below)*.

The *1942 Timeline* also possesses several PoDs that are similar to the ones found in the ATM Timeline, the other major timeline crrated by Rigel. Some of these PoDs include the entire historiography, sociology, culture, and diplomacy of the Solomorssian Isles, Laurentia, and Trinidasia being intact, Poland being substantially better off (as either Zapadoslavia or Poland-Lithuania), and Volnora, a kingdom on Erillia, still having the largest military (despite losing in other factors for prosperity and development).

*1942: Differently* also has a sophisticated stance in Astronomy, apart from Geopolitics. Specifically, there are 16 planets in the timeline, as opposed to just 12 in *Arflingotrinidomorssicania* or the *"ATM" Timeline*. The only commonality between the 2 timelines in this topic would be Earth and Erillia's hospitability for life, regardless if the lives of the 2 planets have still not been in contact. *Homo sapiens* in have openly attempted at colonizing Caladan, a planet between Earth and Mars. In the *ATM Timeline*, Edmunds is the planet between Earth and Mars, but the planet has not been colonized yet.

## Geopolitics

### a. Countries

*See: List of Sovereign Countries and Territories on Earth (1942: Differently)*

### c. Alliances

*See Also: List of Geopolitical Alliances (1942: Differently)*
**Alliances** are geopolitical organizations which bring different countries together from different continents of various or homogeneous nationalistic beliefs to come together, while not in a sovereign state or confederation. in 1942: Differently are not necessarily that different or complicated. While there are some alliances that are completely fictional, some alliances are formed due to the split of a larger alliance. History also plays a different role altogether in shaping modern-day alliances in the timeline.

  The following are some of the most important alliances in 1942: Differently:

#### United Nations

The **United Nations** (UN) is an organization between countries established on 24 October 1945 to promote international cooperation. It was founded to replace the *League of Nations* following World War II and to prevent another conflict. When it was founded, the UN had 51 members, but there are now 193. Most nations are members of the UN and send diplomats to the headquarters to hold meetings and make decisions about global issues... **(read more)**

#### North Atlantic Treaty Organization

The **North Atlantic Treaty Organization**, also called the *North Atlantic Alliance*, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 35 member states—29 European and 4 North American, and only 1 South American. Established in the aftermath of the Grand War, the organization implemented the *North Atlantic Treaty*, signed in Washington, D.C., on 4 April 1929. NATO is a collective security system: its independent member states agree to defend each other against attacks by third parties. During the Cold War, NATO operated as a check on the threat posed by the Soviet Union. The alliance remained in place after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact, and has been involved in military operations in the Balkans, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. The organization's motto is *animus in consulendo liber* (Latin for "a mind unfettered in deliberation")... **(read more)**