What if a Serb Bulgarian war breaks out somewhere in early 1914, what are the chances Russia could back the Bulgars can this avoid a Russo Austrian conflic over Serbia.
Or an alternate way in...
Certain that Russia does not Support an Bulgaria that wants to fight would have sought allies elsewhere first.
Are there any potential allies/supporters , who might benefit in aiding bulgaria in such a scenario ?
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Pretty much. If the Austrians back the Bulgarians and keep the rest of the Balkans off Ferdinand's back, Bulgaria could potentially do Austria's dirty work.
Unless Russia steps in on Serbia's side, which it likely would. Then, you have only a slightly modified WWI.
Unless Russia steps in on Serbia's side, which it likely would. Then, you have only a slightly modified WWI.
It would Change the strategic side insofar as Serbia must divide its Attention - that means A-H will likely follow Plan R and having one more army on he eastern Front instead of transferring it late from the Serbian Front.
Make that killing Serbia probably in 1914 and thus maybe swaying Italy to the CPs side.
That makes a CP win in 1915/1916 not unlikely (expect Romania and or Greece acting differently TTL too)
You mean WW1 plus Bulgaria on the CP side.
By a CP victory do you mean in WW1 or a limited Balkan war. So Serbia is defeated earlier leaving the Austrians free to concentrate against Russia ?.
Pretty much. If the Austrians back the Bulgarians and keep the rest of the Balkans off Ferdinand's back, Bulgaria could potentially do Austria's dirty work.
So in theory the war might be limited to Bulgaria Serbia - maybe an outside power might mediate between the two.
The ottoman alliance is a shame Austria and Germany might offer to turn a blind eye while the Bulgars take Constantinople under terms favourable to Russia, who in turn promise to hold back Serbia.