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 ====== Shadow of Fashoda ====== ====== Shadow of Fashoda ======
  
-[[http://www.alternatehistory.net/discussion/showthread.php?t=83811|Shadow of Fashoda]] +A [[19th century|timeline with a late 19th century POD]] created by [[offtopic:fortyseven]] back in 2008. You can read it [[http://www.alternatehistory.net/discussion/showthread.php?t=83811|here]]. 
  
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 +The [[alternate history:OTL]] [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashoda_Incident|Fashoda Incident]] in [[Sudan]] escalates into a regional African colonial war, in which the British Empire manages some gains on French territories in parts of central and eastern Africa. From there, world history slowly begins to change...
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 +==== Quick Overview of Events ====
  
  
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-In 1905, a near-revolution erupts in Russia and the Duma is established. The Anglo-Japanese Treaty is renewed. Korea becomes a Japanese protectorate. Norway gains independence from Sweden. Albert Einstein discovers Special Relativity and explains the Photoelectric Effect by light quanta. The Netherlands complete their conquest of Sulawesi. In a continuation of the Great Game and taking advantage of Russian weakness, the United Kingdom forms a military alliance with the Ottoman Empire with the purpose of mutual support, encouraging stability in the Persian Gulf, conquering Persia and denying Russia a possible ally or conquest. The United Kingdom withdraws from Egypt and Northeastern Sudan apart from a garrison force and a number of military bases to guarantee the security of the Suez Canal on a fifty year lease. Southern Sudan joins British East Africa. The Ottomans regain nominal sovereignty over Egypt (including Darfur).+In 1905, a near-revolution erupts in Russia and the Duma is established. The Anglo-Japanese Treaty is renewed. Korea becomes a Japanese protectorate. Norway gains independence from Sweden. Albert Einstein discovers Special Relativity and explains the Photoelectric Effect by light quanta. The Netherlands completes their conquest of Sulawesi. In a continuation of the Great Game and taking advantage of Russian weakness, the United Kingdom forms a military alliance with the Ottoman Empire with the purpose of mutual support, encouraging stability in the Persian Gulf, conquering Persia and denying Russia a possible ally or conquest. The United Kingdom withdraws from Egypt and Northeastern Sudan apart from a garrison force and a number of military bases to guarantee the security of the Suez Canal on a fifty year lease. Southern Sudan joins British East Africa. The Ottomans regain nominal sovereignty over Egypt (including Darfur).
  
 **Moroccan Crisis: 1905-6** **Moroccan Crisis: 1905-6**
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  The United Kingdom and the Ottoman Empire jointly invade Persia in late 1905. British forces invade from the east as the Royal Navy moves in to blockade the coast. Ottoman forces invade northwestern Persia. With the destruction of the Persian navy, British forces bombard and subsequently capture Hormuz. By late 1906, the British have captured all of southern Persia and the Ottomans have captured northwestern Persia. By early 1907, the British have conquered the rest of Persia.  The United Kingdom and the Ottoman Empire jointly invade Persia in late 1905. British forces invade from the east as the Royal Navy moves in to blockade the coast. Ottoman forces invade northwestern Persia. With the destruction of the Persian navy, British forces bombard and subsequently capture Hormuz. By late 1906, the British have captured all of southern Persia and the Ottomans have captured northwestern Persia. By early 1907, the British have conquered the rest of Persia.
  
-In 1906, the Moroccan Crisis ends and the northern half of Morocco is ceded to Germany. Japan completes the South Manchurian Railway that runs from Changchun to Ryojun (Lushun/Port Arthur). Lee De Forest of the United States of America invents a triode amplifier (three-iode vacuum tube). Russia completes the Trans-Aral Railway from Orenberg to Tashkent. The Netherlands conquer Bali.+In 1906, the Moroccan Crisis ends and the northern half of Morocco is ceded to Germany. Japan completes the South Manchurian Railway that runs from Changchun to Ryojun (Lushun/Port Arthur). Lee De Forest of the United States of America invents a triode amplifier (three-iode vacuum tube). Russia completes the Trans-Aral Railway from Orenberg to Tashkent. The Netherlands conquers Bali.
  
 In 1907, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom dies and is succeeded by her grandson George V. Newfoundland and New Zealand become Dominions. Russia and China form an alliance. France signs several trade agreements with the United States of America. China and France form an alliance. In 1907, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom dies and is succeeded by her grandson George V. Newfoundland and New Zealand become Dominions. Russia and China form an alliance. France signs several trade agreements with the United States of America. China and France form an alliance.
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 The United Kingdom trades the Pashtun lands of India and Persia to Afghanistan in exchange for the Baluchi lands of Afghanistan. Afghanistan remains a protectorate of the UK. The United Kingdom trades the Pashtun lands of India and Persia to Afghanistan in exchange for the Baluchi lands of Afghanistan. Afghanistan remains a protectorate of the UK.
  
-In 1908, Austria-Hungary annexes Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Young Turks Revolt erupts. A large oil field is discovered in Masjid Soleiman, Khuzestan (UK). Oil is also discovered near Abadan, Khuzestan (UK). The first Model T car is produced by Henry Ford of the United States of America. Bulgaria declares independence from the Ottoman Empire. Sweden and Norway sign a non-aggression pact. The Netherlands conquer Aceh.+In 1908, Austria-Hungary annexes Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Young Turks Revolt erupts. A large oil field is discovered in Masjid Soleiman, Khuzestan (UK). Oil is also discovered near Abadan, Khuzestan (UK). The first Model T car is produced by Henry Ford of the United States of America. Bulgaria declares independence from the Ottoman Empire. Sweden and Norway sign a non-aggression pact. The Netherlands conquers Aceh.
  
 In 1909, Abdulhamid II of the Ottoman Empire restores the 1876 Constitution. The Ottomans crush the attempted revolution of the Young Turks. The first polymer is discovered. Bakelite is invented.  In 1909, Abdulhamid II of the Ottoman Empire restores the 1876 Constitution. The Ottomans crush the attempted revolution of the Young Turks. The first polymer is discovered. Bakelite is invented. 
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 **1917 Treaty of Prague:** **1917 Treaty of Prague:**
  
-Germany retains control of the rest of Alsace-Lorraine, the Longwy-Brier iron ore field of France, the Belgian provinces of Luxembourg and Liege, most of Belgian Congo, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Baltic region of Russia, "Russian" Poland, the Ukraine, Mauritania, Ubangi-Shari, Gabon, the northern third of Belgian Congo and part of eastern Belgian Congo. Poland and the Ukraine are created as protectorates.+Germany retains control of the rest of Alsace-Lorraine, the Longwy-Briey iron ore field of France, the Belgian provinces of Luxembourg and Liege, most of Belgian Congo, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Baltic region of Russia, "Russian" Poland, the Ukraine, Mauritania, Ubangi-Shari, Gabon, the northern third of Belgian Congo and part of eastern Belgian Congo. Poland and the Ukraine are created as protectorates.
  
 Austria-Hungary gains the Sanjak of Novi Pazar and Dahomey. Montenegro and Serbia become Austrian vassals. Austria-Hungary gains the Sanjak of Novi Pazar and Dahomey. Montenegro and Serbia become Austrian vassals.
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 The Ottoman Empire retains control of the Crimea, Russian Armenia, Russian Azerbaijan and Georgia. The Mountainous Republic of North Caucasus and the Caucasian Imamate become vassals of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans assumes control over northern "Chad" and southern "Libya". The Ottoman Empire retains control of the Crimea, Russian Armenia, Russian Azerbaijan and Georgia. The Mountainous Republic of North Caucasus and the Caucasian Imamate become vassals of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans assumes control over northern "Chad" and southern "Libya".
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 In 1917, the 8th Brigade returns to the United States of America having failed to find Pancho Villa. Sidonio Pais overthrows the Portuguese First Republic and intsalls a dictatorship. Jean Baptiste Marchand, the 'Hero of Fashoda', a decorated WW1 veteran, and the deputy chief of defense overthrows the government of France and installs a military quasi-dictatorship. Marchand had the support of the Left and the military. Many favoured the new government. Revolts by dissenters were quickly crushed. In Russia, Grand Duke Michael becomes Regent upon the forced abdication of Tsar Nicholas II.  In 1917, the 8th Brigade returns to the United States of America having failed to find Pancho Villa. Sidonio Pais overthrows the Portuguese First Republic and intsalls a dictatorship. Jean Baptiste Marchand, the 'Hero of Fashoda', a decorated WW1 veteran, and the deputy chief of defense overthrows the government of France and installs a military quasi-dictatorship. Marchand had the support of the Left and the military. Many favoured the new government. Revolts by dissenters were quickly crushed. In Russia, Grand Duke Michael becomes Regent upon the forced abdication of Tsar Nicholas II. 
  
-In 1918, in Russia, Regent Grand Duke Michael is crowned Tsar of All the Russias. Tsar Michael II signs a constitution and empowers the Duma. The Austrian government encourages German settlement in its new terriories. The plan meets with little support. The Communist rebellion in Russia is defeated. Radar is invented. Sultan Abdulhamid II of the Ottoman Empire dies and is succeeded by Mehmed VI.+In 1918, in Russia, Regent Grand Duke Michael is crowned Tsar of All the Russias. Tsar Michael II signs a constitution and empowers the Duma. The Austrian government encourages German settlement in its new territories. The plan meets with little support. The Communist rebellion in Russia is defeated. Radar is invented. Sultan Abdulhamid II of the Ottoman Empire dies and is succeeded by Mehmed VI.
  
-In 1919, Alavaro Obregon comes to power in Mexico. Georgia and the Crimea are created as vassals of the Ottoman Empire.+In 1919, Alvaro Obregon comes to power in Mexico. Georgia and the Crimea are created as vassals of the Ottoman Empire.
  
-In 1920, the R34, a British rigid airship, completes the first transatlantic flight. Germany completes the Wesel-Datteln Canal. The Netherlands conquer Bird's Head Peninsula in New Guinea.+In 1920, the R34, a British rigid airship, completes the first transatlantic flight. Germany completes the Wesel-Datteln Canal. The Netherlands conquers Bird's Head Peninsula in New Guinea.
  
-In 1921, the United Kingdom takes over all of Shanghai. Germany takes over all of Shandong Penninsula except for Port Edward (Weiheiwai). Japan extends its sphere of influence into Manchuria. Spain and Portugal sign a non-aggression pact. Austria-Hungary attempts to renew the Augsleich. Hungary disagrees with the new terms. Negotiations break down. Due to the perceived weakness of the Austrian government derived from the poor showing in the Great War, Hungary declares independence. +In 1921, the United Kingdom takes over all of Shanghai. Germany takes over all of Shandong Peninsula except for Port Edward (Weiheiwai). Japan extends its sphere of influence into Manchuria. Spain and Portugal sign a non-aggression pact. Austria-Hungary attempts to renew the Ausgleich. Hungary disagrees with the new terms. Negotiations break down. Due to the perceived weakness of the Austrian government derived from the poor showing in the Great War, Hungary declares independence. 
  
 In 1922, the Berlin-Kuwait City Railway is completed. The United Kingdom begins work on a Dakar-Djibouti Railway. In 1922, the Berlin-Kuwait City Railway is completed. The United Kingdom begins work on a Dakar-Djibouti Railway.
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 **War of Slavic Independence: 1921-1923** **War of Slavic Independence: 1921-1923**
  
-The Poles and South Slavs of Austria-Hungary also revolt and declare independence. Civil war breaks out in Austria-Hungary in early 1922. By late 1922, many regular troops had joined the rebels. By mid 1923, Serbian, Romanian, and Italian forces invade Austria-Hungary. Romania invaded first. Relations between Austria-Hungary and both Italy and the Ottoman Empire had soured since World War One. Italy acted out of self-interest and self-defense. The Italians invade Istria, Croatia-Slavonia and South Tyrol. The Romanians invade the Banat, Bukovina and Transylvania. The Ottomans reluctantly invade Bosnia to protect its Muslim inhabitants. Serbia invades the Banat. Seeing no way to stop the collapse of her ally, as a last resort, the German Empire signs a diplomatic agreement with the Austrian ambassador, invades and secures the German-majority speaking areas and Bohemia. Hungary holds on to Moravia. The Austrians are overwhelmed. By early 1924, the collapse of Austria-Hungary is complete. +The Poles and South Slavs of Austria-Hungary also revolt and declare independence. Civil war breaks out in Austria-Hungary in early 1922. By late 1922, many regular troops had joined the rebels. By mid-1923, Serbian, Romanian, and Italian forces invade Austria-Hungary. Romania invaded first. Relations between Austria-Hungary and both Italy and the Ottoman Empire had soured since World War One. Italy acted out of self-interest and self-defense. The Italians invade Istria, Croatia-Slavonia and South Tyrol. The Romanians invade the Banat, Bukovina and Transylvania. The Ottomans reluctantly invade Bosnia to protect its Muslim inhabitants. Serbia invades the Banat. Seeing no way to stop the collapse of her ally, as a last resort, the German Empire signs a diplomatic agreement with the Austrian ambassador, invades and secures the German-majority speaking areas and Bohemia. Hungary holds on to Moravia. The Austrians are overwhelmed. By early 1924, the collapse of Austria-Hungary is complete. 
  
 In 1922, Germany launches the Graf Zeppelin. Later that year, the Graf Zeppelin completes a round-the-world trip.  In 1922, Germany launches the Graf Zeppelin. Later that year, the Graf Zeppelin completes a round-the-world trip. 
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- +In 1927, a major oil field is discovered near Kirkuk, Ottoman Empire. The Kuwait City-Karachi Railway is completed. Italy completes its conquest of the southern Somali sultanates.
-In 1927, a major oil field is discovered near Kirkuk, Ottoman Empire. The Kuwait City-Karachi Railway is completed. Italy complete its conquest of the southern Somali sultanates.+
  
  
 In 1928, the French begin producing a medium tank, the Char D2 and an improved anti-tank rifle. The Ottomans and Al-Rashid conquer the Najd. The Kingdom of Rashidi Arabia is established as a vassal of the Ottoman Empire. Neoprene is invented. In 1928, the French begin producing a medium tank, the Char D2 and an improved anti-tank rifle. The Ottomans and Al-Rashid conquer the Najd. The Kingdom of Rashidi Arabia is established as a vassal of the Ottoman Empire. Neoprene is invented.
  
-In 1929, Eastern China is unified under a provisional national government. Western China remains under the control of warlords. Italy invades Ethiopia. Penicilin is invented. British airship R100 completes an England-Canada trip.+In 1929, Eastern China is unified under a provisional national government. Western China remains under the control of warlords. Italy invades Ethiopia. Penicillin is invented. British airship R100 completes an England-Canada trip.
  
 In 1930, the British invent the first jet. The analog computer is invented. Italy annexes Ethiopia. Italy creates Italian East Africa out of Eritrea, Ethiopia and Italian Somalia. The electroencephalograph is invented. Southern Rhodesia joins the Union of South Africa. British airship R100 completes a England-India trip. In 1930, the British invent the first jet. The analog computer is invented. Italy annexes Ethiopia. Italy creates Italian East Africa out of Eritrea, Ethiopia and Italian Somalia. The electroencephalograph is invented. Southern Rhodesia joins the Union of South Africa. British airship R100 completes a England-India trip.
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 **Chaco War: 1932-35** **Chaco War: 1932-35**
  
-Bolivia and Paraguay fight over the supposed oil deposits of the Gran Chaco region. Paraguay wins. The oil deposits were non-exitstent unfortunately. Paraguay gains 3/4 of Gran Chaco.+Bolivia and Paraguay fight over the supposed oil deposits of the Gran Chaco region. Paraguay wins. The oil deposits were non-existent, unfortunately. Paraguay gains 3/4 of Gran Chaco.
  
  
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 France gains Wallonia France gains Wallonia
  
-The Netherlands gain Flanders, Belgian Congo +The Netherlands gains Flanders and Belgian Congo.
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-The City-State of Brussels gains independence+
  
 +The City-State of Brussels gains independence.
  
  
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- +In 1940, President for Life Marchand steps down due to failing health. He is succeeded by Charles de Gaulle. The Philippines gain independence.
-In 1940, President for Life Marchand steps down due to failing health. He is succeeded by Charles De Gaulle. The Philippines gain independence.+
  
 **1942 Treaty of Nice:** **1942 Treaty of Nice:**
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 Russia pays reparations. Russia pays reparations.
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 In 1957, the United Kingdom passes the Vietnam Home Rule Act. Vietnam becomes a self-governing Dominion. In 1957, the United Kingdom passes the Vietnam Home Rule Act. Vietnam becomes a self-governing Dominion.
  
 +In 1999, the TransEurasian Railway (Amsterdam-Guangzhou) is completed. 
  
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