In a word, yes. And it is going to get worse.So basically the French have lost a potentially powerful ally who can make up for their lacks in the maritime sector all for some small border provinces and starting a pissing match over Egypt.
At the end of the day any treaty is only valid if the signatories feel it in their best interest to comply. If the object of a given treaty is no longer felt to be in the national interest or if the cost of complying with a treaty is deemed to be greater then any benefit gained then a nation will find a way to either redefine the treaty to remove the pain point or to exit/repudiate the treaty.It's worth pointing out in the OTL the British cabinet decided on 29th July 1914 that their guarantee of Belgium neutrality did no obligate Britain to a military response in the event of a German invasion. And ITTL the Anglo-French Entente has not only failed to eventuate, the French have deliberately chooses a policy of colonial confrontation with the Empire and is now actively supporting nationalist terrorist movements. in the colonies. On top of which you have the decision last year that in the event of a European war, the Imperial government will not act without first consulting the Dominions. All this means ITTL, it wouldn't be hard for the Empire to stop short of a declaration od war.
Exactly this. In 1914 even before a single German soldier had set foot in Belgium, the British government had given themselves an 'out' from their guarantee of Belgian neutrality. As I said, while the British made a lot of propaganda from the "scrap of paper" comment, it was not inaccurate. A treaty, any treaty, is only worth the paper it is written on. If a country wants to ignore a treaty, they will, history is full of examples of exactly this.At the end of the day any treaty is only valid if the signatories feel it in their best interest to comply. If the object of a given treaty is no longer felt to be in the national interest or if the cost of complying with a treaty is deemed to be greater then any benefit gained then a nation will find a way to either redefine the treaty to remove the pain point or to exit/repudiate the treaty.
Despite those ships French origins, the Greeks did rather well with them historically lolI feel sorry for the Greek Sailors on those French ships they are going to be dealing with a god awful pig of a ship that makes you scream "why!" At the top of your lungs.
Says more about their skill tbh worked on French designed and built merchant ships RL. They were a massive bloody pain in the Ass.Despite those ships French origins, the Greeks did rather well with them historically lol
Take all the time You need! It Will be worth itI'm afraid the updates are almost certainly going to slow down dramatically. I have reached the outbreak of the Great War (though ITTL historians will argue endlessly on the exact date, depending on how you look at it either mid April 1913 or late June 1913). However the Great War will require a lot of working out , including plotting campaigns, working out the politics and diplomacy, gaming out battles and above making maps so everyone can see what's happening. However I think it will be worth it.
The next French elections are scheduled for late 1910 and then late 1914. However by then France will be embroiled in the Great War and in the OTL, there were no elections in France during the war. So if he doesn't get turfed out in 1910, it will require some 'extraordinary' measures (parliamentary coup seems most likely, but it could also see direct intervention by the Emperor).Can't wait For France to have new leadership
Last as long? In all honesty, I have absolutely no idea, just too many variables. The Empire staying out initially is a biggie, plus there are other changes coming up. My gut says while there is a chance it will be shorter, at least as long (four years) with a reasonable chance of longer.Will this great war last as long as in otl ? and be as equally bloody ?
Just for comparison, the OTL Great War lasted 51 months, the ITTL 3rd Iteration Great War lasted 67 months. But that gives no guarantees.Will this great war last as long as in otl ? and be as equally bloody ?
Interesting , i thought that maybe it would last less and be less bloody , because of the empire not participating , but we will see i guess .Just for comparison, the OTL Great War lasted 51 months, the ITTL 3rd Iteration Great War lasted 67 months. But that gives no guarantees.
Well I do have the advantage of being able to see five years into the future ITTL, and there are a lot of developments to come lol.Interesting , i thought that maybe it would last less and be less bloody , because of the empire not participating , but we will see i guess .
Something worth mentioning is what happens with the US ITTL. If things go the same way as the 3rd Iteration and the US enters early, then you likely have a long bloody war. At the moment things are leaning toward an early US entry, but far from decisively.Interesting , i thought that maybe it would last less and be less bloody , because of the empire not participating , but we will see i guess .
I think it would be kind of cool if the empire stayed out completly , germany won , even if not a total win , one that has some concessions that satisfy the empire , but still makes germany the overall dominat power in europe .Something worth mentioning is what happens with the US ITTL. If things go the same way as the 3rd Iteration and the US enters early, then you likely have a long bloody war. At the moment things are leaning toward an early US entry, but far from decisively.
If the US stays out then the Empire's huge desire to maintain the European balance of power is likely to shorten the war. The Empire CAN force both sides to negotiate by using the threat of intervention on the Central Powers and the threat of cutting off the money on the Entente. However if the US comes in, the Empire's leverage is greatly reduced plus US manpower and resources make up for the Entente missing the Empire.
I won't say too much, but as per the 3rd iteration, Roosevelt gets back the Presidency in 1913. Plus you have the US-Japanese alliance forming pre war in this iteration, and Japan will be entering right at the start. Very far from any guarantees but these do increase the odds of an early US entry.