I have played Kaiserreich Weltkrieg a number of times, and have been wondering about the Austrian Empire in that particular scenario. According to Kaiserreich, AH was on the winning side, but instead of being strengthened, was exhausted and by 1927 existed in a fractured, devolved state. Austria and Hungary were even more estranged, while Bohemia, Galicia, and Croatia enjoyed a much enlarged self - government, whilst remaining under the Habsburg Crown.
There is still a common Imperial and Royal Army, although each Crownland has its own militia for maintaining order and self defense. The Imperial Navy and the Airforce fall directly under the perview of the Crownland of Austria. Outside of Austria, the Emperor is represented by a Governor General in each of the autonomous states, and the states convene every ten years to discuss trade and other issues.
I have read from a number of (modern) sources that the difficulties in Austria were such that reforming the State would have been a gargantuan undertaking, and even perhaps impossible. Could this serve as a via media between outright independence and a reformed representation/self government "thing"? In other words, might this help the Habsburg dominions remain til today? (supposing those damn Syndacalists don't get involved *wink*)
There is still a common Imperial and Royal Army, although each Crownland has its own militia for maintaining order and self defense. The Imperial Navy and the Airforce fall directly under the perview of the Crownland of Austria. Outside of Austria, the Emperor is represented by a Governor General in each of the autonomous states, and the states convene every ten years to discuss trade and other issues.
I have read from a number of (modern) sources that the difficulties in Austria were such that reforming the State would have been a gargantuan undertaking, and even perhaps impossible. Could this serve as a via media between outright independence and a reformed representation/self government "thing"? In other words, might this help the Habsburg dominions remain til today? (supposing those damn Syndacalists don't get involved *wink*)