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OTL, the Greek Rebellion against the Ottomans got off to a good start because the Ottomans were distracted by their war against Ali Pasha.

So, POD: some traitor close to Ali Pasha takes a bag of Ottoman gold, and Iannina falls several months earlier than iOTL. By March 1821, several thousand Ottoman troops are available that, OTL, were still stuck in siege camps in the north.

OTL Kolokotronis was able to smash the small Turkish relief column that tried to march into the Peloponnese. TTL, that battle goes the other way. Tripolis is relieved, and the Ottomans spend the rest of the marching season marching to and fro, crushing the rebellion. A few fortresses hold out through the winter, but by spring 1822 the rebellion is over.

So. Consequences? I mean, besides Lord Byron living a bit longer?


Doug M.
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