Jack of Harts

The vaunted American military, famous for following the chain of command no matter what, did not survive the federal leadership crisis that accompanied the Second Great Depression intact. Many American military units dispersed and their soldiers drove off to their various homes with as many supplies or weapons as they could carry. Some units continued to follow federal orders, including many infamous “Black Helicopter” teams that have long been a hallmark of the more interesting conspiracy stories. And much of what they did in those days added to the chaos all around the nation and beyond. But when States like Texas made patriotic calls to those members of the American military who held to the true ideals of America, many military units answered. As did many individual soldiers who felt those States were the best chance for the future. Every State was unique of course, and many had wildly different ideas of what America’s strengths and ideals were. These States took wildly divergent paths. Some prospered. Others did not.