Valdemar II
Banned
What if Frederick VII of Denmark succed in producing a heir, could we avoid the Second Schleswig War and keep Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg in union with Denmark, how would this effect German unification?
Well, on your map, you had Schleswig-Holstein-Lauenburg not in union but annexed to Denmark, which is what propelled me to respod hereBecause THAT doesnt work.
Have them not, and they can avoid it, no matter the King.
I dont think you can it say like that. Bismarck wanted to hijack German nationalism for Prussias gain, and the Schleswig-Holstein issue was a perfect opportunity. However, it was not a primary goal in itself, so he wouldnt screw over everything for it - meaning he would wait for some pretext.I don't think so - Prussia was on a collision course ever since 1850. It would only be a matter of time no matter what Denmark did.
IMO what would really help would be no Victoria but a Victor or Edward keeping Hanover in Personal Union with Britain. That would be some obstacle to Prussian designs on German hegemony. But get somebody to discuss that one seriously...![]()
I dont think you can it say like that. Bismarck wanted to hijack German nationalism for Prussias gain, and the Schleswig-Holstein issue was a perfect opportunity. However, it was not a primary goal in itself, so he wouldnt screw over everything for it - meaning he would wait for some pretext.
Now, I dont know if some pretext can be engineered. I mean, if the Duke of Schleswig-Holstein () does anything in this capacity, we have a pretext, but its not a given he will. Theres no dire need for any reforms or anything, so in his role of Duke of Schleswig-Holstein he could just keep it down, so to say, not giving any pretexts. Of course, with that PoD, it depends on the character of the alternate King, which pretty much can be whatever the author wants it to be!
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