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How might it be possible for the planned French invasion in 1744 during the War of the Austrian Succession to work, and what might the consequences of this be? (James Stuart might be happy with this POD)

Discuss how to make the ultimate Papal States wank before it becomes ASB.

OK, I'm going to go off of my original Generals thread, and now go to a classic WWII one. Pick the general (or any army commander, technically a couple weren't "generals" IIRC) above who YOU think should be crowned the Greatest General of WWII. If yours isn't up there for some reason, yell at...

As every good Michigander (which includes me!) knows, the REAL Big Three are Ford, GM, and Chrysler. But what other North American based car companies could become part of Detroit's Big Three?

You know, like how the US is often symbolized by the Eagle, and Russia the Bear. What are some alternate non-humans* to symbolize nations? *Non-humans meaning something not human or human created, i.e. no Uncle Sam, or no Eiffel Tower for their nations.

In 1780 (or is it '81? I don't think it matters too much.) Horatio Nelson (whom I've noticed this sight tends to love :p) fell ill with malaria while in Costa Rica. Now, IOTL, this doesn't kill him, but ITTL, it does. What happens next? This could make the Napoleonic Wars rather interesting...

Pretty much what the title says. Which countries could become communist before the creation of the Soviet Union? Doesn't have to be a post 1900 POD.

Not another one! :eek: And back to it's original forum! Seeming as 2 and 3 seem dead, I will begin the 4th one. History and GDP will be expanded on after the map is finished, one last go at the no history idea. Rules 1. All Countries must make up ONE, PRESENT DAY WORLD. 2. Smaller the...

What if Colombus sailed for England? Christopher Colombus and his brother asked 3 major parties for funding for his voyage: Spain, Portugal, and England. Portugal said no, as they had already found a new trade route around the tip of Africa. Spain did accept obviously, but it took 6 years to...

The final round of the earlier 2 threads... The top four vote recievers from each thread moved on to this final thread, where we finally once and for all decide which modern country really has the greatest military tradition. How military tradition is defined is up to you. I don't want...

During the Italian War of 1521-1526, the French Army under Francis I invaded northern Italy to conquer Milan. For a while, the French did well, until the famous Battle of Pavia, which defeated Francis I, and saw his capture by the Imperial/Spanish army. Francis then traded his sons for his...

What if there was an equivalent in the Muslim world to the Roman Catholic Pope? To clarify, how about this "Pope" is and always has been a follower of Sunni Islam, and will reside in Mecca. When would this "Pope" come around, and how would history change because of it, and how would our...

Lets say that Augustus is assassinated as well when he returns to Italy, having the Senate feel he's a genuine threat to the Republic, being heir to Caesar. What happens next if Augustus is killed at Brindisi?

RP: The Brady Bunch... Happy!?!?!? Americas most depressing show just hit a new low this week when Marcia commited suicide after Marcia's jealousy of Jan just reached it's climax. :( Jan just became Prom Queen, the happiest I've seen anyone ever on the show, and poor Marcia wasn't even...

To clarify in case of questions, I'm talking about Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain, etc., etc., from the early to middle 16th century. Charles had many problems, including epilepsy, gout, couldn't chew food properly due to jaw deformations. Say any one of these things kills him...

Part 2 of this. See part one for instruction as I'm lazy. EUROPEAN AND AFRICAN NATIONS

Which of these nations really does have the greatest military tradition, throughout it's own history? I don't care how you measure tradition (For example: I think samurais are awesome, so obviously Japan. Or, another example: the Roman Empire conquered the mediterranean, so obviously Italy.)...

Sorry in advance for likely starting back up an already done thread. I tried searching, but apparently there are internal errors every time I try, so, yeah... Moving on, which Empire that founded before 200 A.D. had the best chance of still surviving to this day in it's earlier form. (Please...

What would be the consequences if Alexander the Great died at a young age or didn't exist. Let's say a POD of him falling and breaking his neck at age 13 riding Bucephalus, being unable to tame it. What would happen?

Pretty much what the title says. What if Julius Caesar had a boy instead of a girl?