Screw the british empire as much possible during the 20th century

They need to stop Hochseeflotte from its rapid expansion, I suppose. Ergo they must fought the Kaizer sooner than later.
Maybe. But Britain must have the same intel Germany has, that by 1920 Russia will be too powerful to take on. That's fine for an ally. But if I'd just fought a war with Russia, I'd make sure the next one they fought ended with them limping back to St. Petersburg with their tails between their legs.
 
How about this: Either the People's Budget/House of Lords Crisis or the Irish Home Rule Crisis leads to civil war in the UK which would not do the British Empire any good.
 
Two world wars screwed the empire good and proper, the only thing that IMHO could possibly make it any worse is a British postwar government that is hell bent on keeping the colonies regardless of the cost.

Malay, Kenya, Cyprus and Palestine insurgencies on steroids, simultaneously, draining men and treasure, making postwar wellfare state impossible.
 
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