While learning about this in history, our teacher told us that Bismark wanted to make the Seven Week War short and limited(not conquering Austria) because he just wanted more influence in Germany, and he feared that in a prolonged war Austria might win. Also, Italy, a Prussian ally, did poorly against Austria. So what if the Battle of Königgrätz wasn't such a decisive victory for Prussia, and Austria went on to defeat Prussia?
Since most of the German states were allied with Austria, there could be a more centralized German Confedaration headed by Austria. This would majorly ass-fuck the balance of powers in Europe, since Austria-Hungary would become Austria-Hungary-Germany. Depending on what happens in Italy, Austria will either just keep Venitia or annex some of Northern Italy. While were are already assuming Austria wins the war, it may be too much to assume that Austria can defeat Prussia to the extent of annexing Prussia outright; however, perhaps some provinces such as Silesia could be annexed to Austria, who is desperate for industry.
So, how could this happen? What would the affects be?
Since most of the German states were allied with Austria, there could be a more centralized German Confedaration headed by Austria. This would majorly ass-fuck the balance of powers in Europe, since Austria-Hungary would become Austria-Hungary-Germany. Depending on what happens in Italy, Austria will either just keep Venitia or annex some of Northern Italy. While were are already assuming Austria wins the war, it may be too much to assume that Austria can defeat Prussia to the extent of annexing Prussia outright; however, perhaps some provinces such as Silesia could be annexed to Austria, who is desperate for industry.
So, how could this happen? What would the affects be?