What if Earlier Arab Revolt Pre WWI?
In OTL a number of large rebellions occurred in Yemen and Arabia in the lead up to WWI. These rebellions were intense affairs requiring, according to one source, 100,000 Ottoman soldiers to suppress. The revolts however seem to have been a localized affair. What if instead they had of spread throughout the Ottoman's arab provinces on a much greater scale? The Ottoman Empire mean distracted by Libya, Albania and Balkan Wars is unable to respond effectively. What is the result? What role do Western Powers play? Impact on WWI?
In OTL a number of large rebellions occurred in Yemen and Arabia in the lead up to WWI. These rebellions were intense affairs requiring, according to one source, 100,000 Ottoman soldiers to suppress. The revolts however seem to have been a localized affair. What if instead they had of spread throughout the Ottoman's arab provinces on a much greater scale? The Ottoman Empire mean distracted by Libya, Albania and Balkan Wars is unable to respond effectively. What is the result? What role do Western Powers play? Impact on WWI?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yemen_VilayetIn the late 19th century, the Zaidis rebelled against the Turks, and Imam Mohammed ibn Yahya laid the foundation of a hereditary dynasty.[8] When he died in 1904, his successor Imam Yahya ibn Mohammed led the revolt against the Turks in 1904–1905, and forced them to grant important concessions to the Zaidis.[8] The Ottoman agreed to withdraw the civil code and restore sharia in Yemen.[8]
In 1906, the Idrisi leaders of Asir rebelled against the Ottomans. By 1910 they controlled most of Asir, but they were ultimately defeated by Turkish and Hejazi forces