AHC and WI: Bavaria Endures

Susano

Banned
Given the close ties to Austria (e.g. dynastical), there should be a close alliance then. Maybe even a customs-union?

Both sides might be wary. Bavarias economy is better developed, but very much smaller. Austria did not join the German Customs Association for just that reason, protectionism of its underdeveloped economy. Now if its just Bavaria, thats less of a threat, but they still might fear superior Bavarian products entering their market or whatever. And OTOH Bavaria might fear being economically abosrbed.

But like with lots of things here in this thread, Ill just shrug and say its of course always possible ;)
 

The Sandman

Banned
Have Maximilian II put more emphasis on the Bavarian military during the 1850s and 60s. If the Bavarians are still holding their own during the Austro-Prussian War when the Austrians are forced to come to terms, they can probably maintain more independence from Prussia in the peace treaty.
 

Susano

Banned
Have Maximilian II put more emphasis on the Bavarian military during the 1850s and 60s. If the Bavarians are still holding their own during the Austro-Prussian War when the Austrians are forced to come to terms, they can probably maintain more independence from Prussia in the peace treaty.

Uh? The Bavarians ceded some land to Prussia IOTL, and that was it. They were completly independent. They also had to sign the Mutual Defense Treaties with the NGC, okay, true, but they were temporarily limited anyway - they were neither planned nor seen as any sort of domination. It would be a bit difficult to have the peace be even more lenient on the southern states.
 
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