Habsburg Resurgence: The tale of an alternate Deutscheland. (Preliminary discussion)

Yeah, Austria-Hungarian blundervention is the only way Alexander had a chance. I then planned for the Austrians to Install someone else anyway. But who?

If Austria was given the chance to play kingmaker in Serbia at this time, they would install either Theodore Nikolic von Rudna (a Serbian-Hungarian aristocrat with ties to the Obrenovic dynasty) or Prince Mirko of Montenegro.
Both of those choices are kinda bad, in different ways.

This sort of thing (aggressive expansion, or stomping around the region deposing governments) creates new problems for Austria-Hungary without fixing any of the existing key problems. But I guess the changes could still make the Habsburg dynasty blunder its way into longevity and survival.
 
If Austria was given the chance to play kingmaker in Serbia at this time, they would install either Theodore Nikolic von Rudna (a Serbian-Hungarian aristocrat with ties to the Obrenovic dynasty) or Prince Mirko of Montenegro.
Both of those choices are kinda bad, in different ways.

This sort of thing (aggressive expansion, or stomping around the region deposing governments) creates new problems for Austria-Hungary without fixing any of the existing key problems. But I guess the changes could still make the Habsburg dynasty blunder its way into longevity and survival.

How would it effect WWI (I'm assuming it'll happen somehow). Delayed or quickened?
 
Hey guys! I had this idea I wanted to float around for you all to comment on. A second POD.

I was thinking one of two things, either:

a) WWI still happens (some way or another). And there is no Miracle on the Marne.

Or:

b) The Titanic doesn't sink, resulting in an isolationist surviving that doesn't IOTL. British or American, take your pick.

What do you think?
 
Okay everyone! I've decided to stop saying I'll have the TL up by this or that date. It never works out. When I finally get it started I'll try for once a week, but if I feel like more I'll do more. My life is mildly hectic and I get distracted easily, and this project of mine suffers for it. Sorry

Now that that is cleared up, I want to put some ideas up for criticism.

I was thinking I'd do the TL in a mixed Newspaper/History Book format. This is to hopefully avoid too much character assassination on my part that can't be blamed on the journalists 'writing' the articles.

I might have a CP victory in the Great War. I feel this necessary for Habsburg survival (in power, at least). A-H will probably fall into civil war still, but the Habsburg dynasty will stay in power somewhere regardless.

I also plan for Deutschland to capture Paris. France goes a bit hardcore as result, making the whole thing seem less like Freedom vs. Tyranny and more Like France vs. Germany. To America at least.

The Titanic doesn't sink by hitting an iceberg ITTL, although I have a plan for it involving a U-boat the French captured. The Deutsche also either decide against USW, or to avoid neutral flags even if it means missing some munitions.

What do you guys think?
 
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I'm been made aware of how difficult capturing Paris would be for the Deutsche. But have also discovered the concept of 'open cities'. So I'll to look into that.

Edit: Yeah, a successful battle of the Marne could lead to this. If France declares Paris an Open City. How likely is that?
 
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Anyway, on to other stuff. Here is a brief rundown of what I have for the POD:

The May Overthrow in Serbia fails somewhat (they get Draga, but miss Alexander), a civil war ensues, and Austria-Hungary blunders in (winding up on Alexander's side). The war ends in Austria-Hungary's favor, they install Theodore Nikolic con Rudna as King of Serbia (Alexander is assassinated at the victory party), and sign a treaty of friendship with the new Serbian government.

Is it plausible for Austria-Hungary to 'give' an allied Serbia Bosnia-Herzegovina in the lead up to an annexation of Serbia? If so I'll do that.
 
I am thinking of starting the TL soon (no promises). I might have it start out with a section of some history book covering the era. Or a newspaper article. Either way the first update should be short. I just want to start this thing, even if it immediately goes on hiatus. I have the initial POD ready so I should be able to keep it afloat while I await the response.
 
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