Anti-Western makes serious difference.Sorry, but the only thing different from OTL Peter is being "anti-Western". There was even a succession crisis after his death.
Anti-Western makes serious difference.Sorry, but the only thing different from OTL Peter is being "anti-Western". There was even a succession crisis after his death.
Anti-Western makes serious difference.
Yes, I think it butterflies Crimean War too. But if Crimean War still happens and Germany or Grossdeutschland joins allies. Russia is certainly screwed.
Another idea. If War in Sight crisis of 1875 escaltes in to war, probably Russia dow on Germany, then A-H dow on Russia and you have a premature great war. Germany/A-H vs. France/Russia. Unless Italy and UK stays non-belligerent, I bet Germany/AH screws Russia and France.
Other idea. Ottomans subjugates Bulgarian revolt quickly, so no " the Bulgarian Horrors". Thus public of GB stays pro-Ottoman. Then when Russo-Ottoman war breaks out, GB dow on Russia. Now you have Second Crimean War.
The Bulgarian uprising was crushed quickly - the atrocities did not happen because it took too long. It was simply the way the Ottoman Empire dealt with rebellions. Unfortunately for them, information about this uprising spread to Europe and horrified public opinion enough to make it politically unfeasible for Britain to invade against a Russian invasion of the Ottomans. Now if the uprising did not happen or the Ottomans managed to cover it up, Russia would probably not attempt to start a war with the Ottomans since they were well aware that they could not fight the British at the same time.Other idea. Ottomans subjugates Bulgarian revolt quickly, so no " the Bulgarian Horrors". Thus public of GB stays pro-Ottoman. Then when Russo-Ottoman war breaks out, GB dow on Russia. Now you have Second Crimean War.
Unrealistic: Alexander II was advocating in French favor but (even he) was not foolish enough for any type of a serious military commitment on French behalf.
So in case of Franco-German War in 1875 would Russia allow German winning?
Civil War is always the best way to screw a country. Having a mega-Germany constantly interfering also works well.