The Crimean War was instrumental in changing the political situation in Europe. France became far more aggressive under Napoleon III, Britain left its isolation, Russia and Austria's mutual friendship was shattered, and a great deal of other social and political upheavals hit Europe. There was also great military significance as many of the powers used it as a test run for modern warfare and weapons. Many of the powers met in Vienna to try and come up with a solution to the dilemma of a great war and their solution was the Vienna Note. The note allowed Russia nominal control over some holy areas and made them nominal protector of Orthodox Christians but more importantly the note kept the territorial balance that was still supposedly in place from the Congress of Vienna. The Ottoman Sultan declined the Note and declared war on Russia for invading its territory. Even though the powers (including Russia) signed and pushed for Ottoman agreement, the Sultan felt that the treaty was too vague and prone to future misunderstandings, that it was better to deal with Russia when he had Britain and France backing him, the European powers would be humiliating him and his empire yet again by forcing him to sign a document he had no say in, and that Russia had already made actions warranting a declaration of war. He proposed an amendment that was shot down by Russia effectively ending any real negotiations to end the war.
My question is (as you probably already guessed), what would happen if the Note is signed by the Sultan and the war averted?
Essentially, what would the technological ramifications be on the military?
What of the political situation?
Does the Crimean War just erupt later?
Sardinia gained crucial support during the war helping it with unification so how will this affect both Italian and German unification?
McClellan's career was helped by the Crimean War, what might butterflies be in North America?
Anything else it might do?
My question is (as you probably already guessed), what would happen if the Note is signed by the Sultan and the war averted?
Essentially, what would the technological ramifications be on the military?
What of the political situation?
Does the Crimean War just erupt later?
Sardinia gained crucial support during the war helping it with unification so how will this affect both Italian and German unification?
McClellan's career was helped by the Crimean War, what might butterflies be in North America?
Anything else it might do?