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Fashoda War: 1898-1900

The Fashoda War was a localized conflict between Britain and France in north east Africa. The French fired on the British accidentally, the British returned fire. The British forces under Kitchener had a technological and numerical advantage and they got lucky. The British won handily. In the peace treaty, France ceded the north eastern slice of French Equatorial Africa to Britain. The British thus have contiguous territory from Nigeria to Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.

In 1898, the US annexes the Hawaiian Islands.

Spanish-American War: 1898

1898 Treaty of Paris:

USA gains the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

In 1899, the Ottoman Empire grants a concession for a Berlin to Baghdad Railway.

Philippine-American War: 1899-1902 (1913)

US victory. Philippines remain a US territory.

Second Boer War: 1899-1902

The British win a Pyrrhic victory over the Boers of South Africa.

Boxer Rebellion: 1900

The European powers put down the Boxer Rebellion in China

During 1900-1903, the British conquer "Nigeria".

In 1900, the first rigid airship, is built by Ferdinand von Zeppelin of Germany. Guglielmo Marconi invents the wireless telegraph.

In 1901, a major oil field is discovered in Texas, USA. The Commonwealth of Australia is formed. Britain launches it's first submarine.

In 1902, during a flare up of Anglo-French hostilities, Britain occupies and subsequently annexes Djibouti. Cuba gains its independence from Spain but becomes a protectorate of the USA. The Anglo-Japanese Treaty is signed. The Venezuela Crisis occurs.

1903-04: British Invasion of Tibet

Tibet becomes a British protectorate.

In 1903, Britain allies with Germany and Austria to form the Triple Alliance. The Trans-Siberian Railroad is completed. The Wright Brothers invent the airplane. A major oil field is discovered in Oklahoma, USA. Panama gains independence from Colombia with the backing of the US.

In 1904, Britain and Germany agree to jointly build a Cape to Cairo Railway, a Lagos to Djibouti Railway, and a Baghdad to Hyderabad Railway.

Russo-Japanese War: 1904-05

The Japanese destroy the Russian Baltic Fleet in the Battle of Tsushima Straits.

In 1905, Russia cedes the southern half of Sakhalin Island and Ryojun (Port Arthur) to Japan. Following the war, a near-revolution erupts in Russia and the Duma is established. The Anglo-Japanese Treaty is renewed. Norway gains independence from Sweden. Albert Einstein discovers Special Relativity and explains the Photoelectric Effect by light quanta.

Moroccan Crisis: 1905

France and Germany come to blows over Morocco. International mediation begins.

In 1906, the northern half of Morocco is ceded to Germany. Japan completes the South Manchurian Railway to Ryojun. Lee De Forest of the US invents a triode amplifier (three-iode vacuum tube).

In 1907, Queen Victoria of Great Britain dies. Russia and Britain split Persia into a Russian sphere of influence in the north and a British sphere of influence in the south. Afghanistan is also split between British and Russian spheres of influence. Newfoundland and New Zealand become Dominions.

In 1908, the Young Turks Revolt, in the Ottoman Empire, erupts. Austria annexes Bosnia-Herzegovina. A large oil field is discovered in Masjeed Soleiman, Persia. Oil is also discovered near Abadan, Persia. The first Model T car is produced by Henry Ford of the US. Bulgaria declares independence from the Ottoman Empire.

In 1909, British and German forces restore the Sultan to power in Istanbul after helping him crush the Young Turks. The Ottomans join the Triple Alliance. The first polymer is discovered. The Anglo-Siamese Treaty is signed. Bakelite is invented.

In 1910, major oil fields are discovered in Mexico and California, USA. Japan annexes Korea. The Union of South Africa is formed. Tibet is occupied by China.

Mexican Revolution: 1910-20

President Diaz of Mexico is overthrown in a coup.

The Qing Dynasty in China is overthrown in 1911. A Chinese republic is established under Sun Yat-Sen. The Anglo-Japanese Treaty is renewed. Ernest Rutherford re-discovers the atom. Superconductivity is discovered.

In 1912, Yuan Shikai succeeds Sun Yat-Sen. US begins occupation of Nicaragua.

In 1913, Sweden tests the first diesel-electric trains. Stainless steel invented. China withdraws from Tibet.

Balkan War: 1912-1914

Greece, Serbia, Montenegro and Bulgaria form the Balkan League and declare war on the Ottoman Empire. The League has some success. Greek forces move into Epirus, Thessaly and Thessalonika. Bulgarian forces move into Macedonia and Thrace. For geopolitical reasons and to secure the Berlin to Constantinople railway line, Britain and Germany send troops and ships to support the Ottomans and fight the League in early 1913. In mid 1913, Austria seeing an opportunity to pick up some territory, declares war on and invades Serbia and Montenegro. Montenegro is soon overrun by Austrian forces. Montenegro ratifies a peace agreement with Austria. Meanwhile a Russian expeditionary force had occupied northern Romania and was moving south and west. By late 1913, Serbia, Greece and Bulgaria are on the defensive. Serbia surrenders in early 1914. The Russians are pushed back across the Danube in the summer of 1914. General peace is signed in the Fall of 1914.

In 1914, Britain launches the HMS Arc Royal, the first aircraft carrier. The Panama Canal opens. A major oil field is discovered near Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela. The assembly line is developped by the US. The first successful blood transfusion occurs.

1915 Treaty of Belgrade:

Serbia and Montenegro become Austrian protectorates
The Ottoman Empire re-establishes full control of the Dodecanese Islands
Romania becomes a Russian protectorate
Bulgaria gains north eastern Macedonia
Greece gains Epirus and a large part of Thessaly
Albania (including Kosovo) becomes an Italian protectorate.
Crete becomes a British protectorate under Ottoman suzerainty

In 1915, President Yuan Shikai of China proclaims himself Emperor. US begins 10-year occupation of Haiti.

In 1916, Emperor Yuan Shikai abdicates and soon dies. The Warlord Era begins in China. US General John Pershing leads the 8th Brigade into Mexico in search of Pancho Villa. US begins 8-year occupation of the Dominican Republic.

1916-17: Second British Invasion of Tibet

Tibet again becomes a British protectorate.

In 1917, the 8th Brigade returns to the USA having failed to find Pancho Villa.

In 1919, Alvaro Obregon come sto power in Mexico.

World War One: 1919-1920

A general war breaks out between the Alliance (Britain, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria) and the Entente (France, Russia, Romania) in early 1919. Anglo-German naval forces blockade the Strait of Gibraltar and defeat the French Atlantic Fleet off Brittany. In western and southwestern Africa, Anglo-German forces battle French forces. Japan declares war on France. Japanese forces invade the Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, Hainan, and Guandong. France's Pacific possessions fall to Allied forces by August 1919. Allied forces fight French forces in north and northwestern Africa. In western Europe, Alliance forces advance into France. Austrian forces invade Serbia and Montengro. Bulgarian forces invade Serbia. Paris falls late Summer 1919. France signs a peace treaty in the Fall of 1919. Belgrade falls early Fall 1919. Serbia and Montnegro sign a peace treaty with Austria and Bulgaria in mid-Fall 1919. In the east, German and Austrian forces advance deep into Russia. Ottoman and Bulgarian forces conquer Romania and advance into Russia. Ottoman and other Allied forces capture Armenia by late 1919. By early 1920, Ottoman and and other Allied forces capture all of Georgia south of the Caucasus Major and Psou River. Allied forces invade the Crimea in the Spring of 1920. Allied forces invade southern Ukraine. In mid 1920, Nicholas II of Russia is deposed in a coup. The provisonal government in Russia signs a peace treaty with the Alliance.



1921 Treaty of Prague:

Germany gains the Baltic provinces of Russia, most of "Russian Poland", part of the Ukraine, southern Morocco, and part of French West Africa (Benin, Gabon, Middle Congo).
Austria-Hungary gains most of the Ukraine, part of "Russian Poland", northern Romania, northern Serbia, and Montengro
Italy gains French Savoy, Corsica, Tunisia, part of northern "Chad", and Albania (including Kossovo)
Britain gains the rest of French West Africa (most of Chad, "Niger", "Mauritania", Mali, Ubangi-Shari, etc), Madagascar, Mayotte, Reunion, Wallis and Futuna, and New Caledonia.
The Ottoman Empire gains the Crimea, Armenia, and Georgia.
Bulgaria gains southern Romania
Japan gains Hainan and France's sphere of influence in China


In 1921, Jean Baptiste Marchand, the Hero of Fashoda, a decorated WW1 veteran, and an important member of the defense staff overthrows the government of France and installs a military quasi-dictatorship. Marchand had the support of the right and the military. Many favoured the new government. Revolts by dissenters were quickly crushed. In Russia, Grand Duke Michael is put forth as a successor to his brother. Michael is crowned Tsar of All the Russias. The Tommy Gun is invented. The Anglo-Japanese Treaty is renewed for 10 years.

In 1922, Tsar Michael of Russia signs a constitution. The Austrian Empire re-organizes its territories, placing all its South Slav territories under it's own king. Austria-Hungary is renamed the Danubian Empire. The Austrian government encourages German settlement in its new eastern terriories. The plan meets with little support. The Communist rebellion in Russia is defeated.

In 1923, the first true aircraft carrier, the HMS Hermes is launched by Britain. Germany establishes a number of vassal states in its new eastern territories. Austria-Hungary creates a vassal state in its new eastern territories.

In 1924, pyrex is invented.

In 1925, Erwin Schrödinger and Werner Heisenberg formulate quantum mechanics. In mid 1925, Austrian Germans rise up in revolt. In late 1925, South Slav and East Slav revolts occur in the Danubian Empire.

In 1926, the Ottomans declare war on Wahhabi Najd and invade. The Ottoman Empire grants semi-autonomy to its Arabs. The first liquid-fuel rocket is launched by Robert Goddard of the USA.

Cristero War: 1926-29

A conflict between the Church and State in Mexico

War of Danubian Dissolution: 1926-1928

Civil war breaks out in the Danubian Empire in early 1926. By late 1926, many troops had joined the rebels. In early 1927, the Emperor and his family along with a number of the Viennese nobility flee to Germany. In mid 1927, German, Italian, Ottoman, Bulgarian and Russian forces invade the Danubian Empire. The Germans invade the German speaking areas and Bohemia. The Italians invade Illyria. Russia invades eastern and southern Ukraine. Bulgaria invades Serbia. By early 1928, the collapse of the Danubian Empire is complete.

In 1927, a major oil field is discovered near Kirkuk, Ottoman Empire.

1928 Treaty of Athens:

Russia gains Southern Ukraine and part of Eastern Ukraine
Italy gains the lands of the Slovenes, Croats, Bosnians and Montenegrins
Germany gains Austria and Bohemia
Bulgaria gains northern Serbia
a rump Ukraine, Slovakia, and Hungary gain independence.

In 1928, the French develop a light, fast tank (Panzer I equivalent) and an improved anti-tank rifle. The Ottomans conquer and annex the Najd.

In 1929, Germany creates a vassal state out of its Bohemian territory.
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