1527

  1. WI: Ferdinand unites Hungary early then defeats Suleiman in battle

    Visualise the following scenario: Following the disastrous Battle of Mohács and Louis II's death, Ferdinand von Habsburg and John Szapolyai both claim the Hungarian throne for themselves. However unlike IOTL, the Battle of Tarcal(1527) proves to be more decisive, as it results in not only...

  2. Would the Habsburgs had fared better or worse without Royal Hungary?

    POD: John Szapolyai achieves early victory against Ferdinand in 1527, who has to retreat from the country. An agreement is reached, which (once again) garantuees Habsburg succession upon the childless death of the hungarian king. This does not occur. Mostly focusing on Austria and the...

  3. WI: John Zápolya dies in the Battle of Tarcal

    During the OTL early phase of the struggle for the Hungarian throne between Ferdinand von Habsburg and John Zápolya, the Battle of Tarcal was fought in September 1527, which was won by the Habsburg-party. Historically, Zápolya fled the battlefield, then sent envoys to the Ottoman Empire( and...

  4. AHC: 1527 - Save Rome

    Today's challenge is preventing the Imperial Sack of Rome. How? You choose (But try to use post 1520 PoD(s), please.). Edit: My fault, I meant after 1525.
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