Its been discussed before, but not to any real effect it seems,
Charles XII dying from his wounds at Poltava.
The prospects for a final end to the conflict are probably there.
what are the most likely courses in Eastern Europe...and the ?West?
Caveats: Sweden is only at War with Russia at his point. The Zaporozhian Cossacks are still allies. Peter still hasallies in the Hetmanate.
Augustus hasn't moved on Stanislas as yet. The Treaty of Warsaw is still in disfavour by the Sandomierz Confederation, so he still faces opposition in the Commonwealth.
Following Charles death, the Swedish forces attempt to withdraw from the field without Chartles there to urge them on, once Russian artillery starts to take its toll. They and Mazepa withdraw to Poland to regroup.
Negotiations should follow at this point. Poland can probably extract a revision of the treaty of Warsaw. Western Europe is still fighting the War of Spanish Succession, so while diplomatic influence might come into play, they won't be able to act immediately
Charles' general's were a competent group in themselves. Charles leadership will be missed but this isnow the arena of the diplomats while the generals try to hold the gains thus far.
Russia is invested only in Ingria at this point and Peter was content prior to the invasion to give back everything but the line of the Neva.
The Ottoman's could be key, as Peter having gained Azov previously now is in a position to hit them again and even harder with his armies in the Ukraine.
Does he make a quick peace to do so, and what are the repercussions for the Commonwealth and Sweden. the throne could go to the Holsteiner party but its also good money that UE could again become Queen with the view of securing the throne for her still under aged nephew.
Charles XII dying from his wounds at Poltava.
The prospects for a final end to the conflict are probably there.
what are the most likely courses in Eastern Europe...and the ?West?
Caveats: Sweden is only at War with Russia at his point. The Zaporozhian Cossacks are still allies. Peter still hasallies in the Hetmanate.
Augustus hasn't moved on Stanislas as yet. The Treaty of Warsaw is still in disfavour by the Sandomierz Confederation, so he still faces opposition in the Commonwealth.
Following Charles death, the Swedish forces attempt to withdraw from the field without Chartles there to urge them on, once Russian artillery starts to take its toll. They and Mazepa withdraw to Poland to regroup.
Negotiations should follow at this point. Poland can probably extract a revision of the treaty of Warsaw. Western Europe is still fighting the War of Spanish Succession, so while diplomatic influence might come into play, they won't be able to act immediately
Charles' general's were a competent group in themselves. Charles leadership will be missed but this isnow the arena of the diplomats while the generals try to hold the gains thus far.
Russia is invested only in Ingria at this point and Peter was content prior to the invasion to give back everything but the line of the Neva.
The Ottoman's could be key, as Peter having gained Azov previously now is in a position to hit them again and even harder with his armies in the Ukraine.
Does he make a quick peace to do so, and what are the repercussions for the Commonwealth and Sweden. the throne could go to the Holsteiner party but its also good money that UE could again become Queen with the view of securing the throne for her still under aged nephew.