Since my forte isn't WWI, I'm not sure how likely this is. I am, however, expecting some members to come and correct me on some assumptions I'm making. Nevertheless, what would WWII be like with the continued existence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire? The most likely POD would be a WWI where the Central Powers won, but is there any way where we can have the CPs still lose and the A-H Empire still exist?
Although I'm sure discussion of that will be popular, the main point of this thread is what effect the A-H Empire would have on WWII. Hitler would have a much harder time with the Anschluss and the annexation of Czechoslovakia for obvious reasons, depending on the size of the A-H Empire.
What side would the Austro-Hungarians end up on? Would its existence crimp Hitler's style to the point where WWII is irrecoverably changed?
Although I'm sure discussion of that will be popular, the main point of this thread is what effect the A-H Empire would have on WWII. Hitler would have a much harder time with the Anschluss and the annexation of Czechoslovakia for obvious reasons, depending on the size of the A-H Empire.
What side would the Austro-Hungarians end up on? Would its existence crimp Hitler's style to the point where WWII is irrecoverably changed?