I'm making this post to gauge interest in a timeline that opens up with the question of, namely, what if Austria-Hungary had performed better in 1914- making key decisions like stifling Hötzendorf's indecision and committing to fight the Russians first and foremost, and appointing such competent commanders as Kövess, Borojević, and Tersztyánszky into more prominent roles. Seeking here mostly discussion and debate as to what these better choices could look like, besides the points listed above, and how they could best come about, as well as wider ramifications across the Eastern and Western front. Italian entry comes to mind. Go wild!