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I was pondering-- what if World War I broke out as a result of the Russo-Japanese war thanks to the Ango-Japanese alliance and France's alliance with Russia? While many today think it to be out of the question given the near century the UK and France have been best of pals, it certainly wasn't impossible. Tensions in the late 1800's were high with disputes like the Fashoda incident occuring. That, and in addition Germany was seeking an Alliance with the United Kingdom-- could it be possible that we see a war staring the French and the Russians fighting against the British and Germans? A few tweaks in history and the relations between France and Great Britain could be permanently soured, prompting the creation of an Anglo-German alliance. After the start of conflict we could see Germany invade France preemptively or mobilize thus beginning the World War due to the possibility of France defending Russia thus calling Britain and then Germany into the war anyway. In addition, where would the other powers throw their weight in the conflict?(USA, Austria-Hungary, Italy, China, Ottoman Empire) In addition, who would have won that war?
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