What If Russia Won The Crimean War? 

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Here's an underrated POD: what if Italy had unified as a federal state in 1848, rather than as an unitary state in 1861?

I like how you actually make realistic scenarios instead of just making ludicrous claims about how something ridiculous could have definitely happened, and when you do make an unrealistic scenario for fun, you make it clear that it is unrealistic.

One thing which wasn't mentioned is Greek participation in the war. Greece, a newly established kingdom, with large claims on Ottoman territory, was unsatisfied with the British position of supporting the territorial integrity of the Ottoman Empire. As soon as the Crimean War started, armed insurrections began in Thessaly, Epirus and parts of Macedonia, with support from Greece. The revolts saw success, however attacking the Ottoman Empire meant that Greece was indirectly on the side of the Russians. Britain initially offered Greece the Ionian islands and small adjustments in the borderline in Thessaly to stop supporting the rebels, however Greece declined, and the British fleet blockaded Athens, landing troops in Pireas. This also led to a plague outbreak. Greece backed down due to pressure from the British and the eventual Russian defeat meant that they were in no position to bargain. However, if Russia won thanks to Greek help, that would probably mean that concessions would be made to Greece as well

What if the Spanish fleet wasn’t destroyed by the storm?

Now here's my suggestion for an alternate history I haven't seen done anywhere. Alexander III, father of Nicholas II, both of whom were conservative, had an older brother who was the original heir to the throne called Nikolai Aleksandrovich. Nikolai, as far as I know, was much more liberally-minded than Alexander, and may have been a reformer just like his father, Alexander II. Unfortunately, he died when he got sick with meningitis on a trip around Italy. If he were to survive, would Russia perhaps be quicker to reform and fare better in the end?

This is one of my favorite channels on RU-vid, you’re bringing a fresh take on the alternate history community and I love it. Keep up the great work!

You gotta love possible History they are the best alternate history channel not only good storytelling but great map visuals as well. Suggestion what if USA and Russian Empire stayed allies or officially became allies becoming great friends?

The video of "what if there wasn't a long peace after napoleon" and this video should be paired together. Great video as always!

In a few year I think he could be one of the most subscribed alt history

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2:37 was the biggest jumpscare I've had in months. Much kudos for making sense of Europe's historical fear!

Great to see the much more sophisticated approach of your channel! I had already given up alternative history since it often was like: "If country x would have won that one battle, half of the world would forever be under its control." You are a good contrast to this ignorance!

Good job possible History! Sorry I cant always text in the comments but good job! ❤

well this is much more tame than mr z's scenario thats for sure. with him it made russia into the superpower of the world...this is more..realistic..damn im REALLY liking this channel!

You make great alternate history videos. The crimean war is often ignored, i am thankful you didnt ignore it.

Thank you for the realistic alternate history man!!!

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What if Russian Empire didn't send troops to help Austria fight Hungarian uprising? Also, What if Austria let Hungary go ( Let's say Austrian Emperor accepted the Crown of Germany in Frankrurt)

What if Charles V gave Netherlands to his brother Ferdinand instead of his son Philip? Spain lost a lot of men and resources trying fight constant Protestant rebellions in the Netherlands. Without the Spanish Netherlands Spain could've concentrated instead on the Mediterranean area conquering territories in North Africa and perhaps liberating Greece from the Ottomans much earlier.

Kinda sad this video didn't really do anything, but really enjoy your priorities on keeping it grounded and respect for realism in AH. Think there are a lot of German-centric AH that are extremely decisive in either direction like: What if Friedrich III didn't die and remained German Kaiser for a normal lifespan? What if France won the Franco-Prussian War? What if Prussia lost the Seven Years War?

This was a pretty good video, and a good watch and very well researched as well.

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Very unique approach to this POD Good job!

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It’s a cool and tame scenario to think over, really nice. For something way more radical in terms of consequences I wonder what would’ve happened if the Novgorod with its republic-psudeo government united Russia instead of the Muscovites

Great video 👍

Interesting but turning a pyrrhic loss into a pyrrhic victory is most likely going to have minor changes. But a interesting video nonetheless

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Found out your channel a few days ago and after binge watching a ton of your vids I just want to say, keep up the amazing work!

Hey man. I'm also a Dutch RU-vidr (~1200 subs) with a huge interest (and minor) in history, and love for alternate history. Love your work! Let me know if you want to do a collab. We could play a Paradox game or just do a livestream answering alternate-history questions from the chat. If not, that's fine, I'll certainly stay subscribed!

can you do what if germany was united by both prussia and austria under a diarchy of both of them

Tbf about your last point, this is entertainment. Obviously they’ll go for more out there scenarios/results since it’s fun

I love this channels videos!

Nice and realistic. Keep it up!

I agree with this scenario, but it's not enough to stop at that last map. *The interesting things would start to appear after WWI* - would the Bolsheviks fight to incorporate Romania and Bulgaria into Soviet Russia? Would Turkey have stayed neutral in WW2? *Would Germany have invaded the USSR in WW2 without the Romanian oil fields covering the fuel demand of the Wehrmacht?* *Would Stalin abandon the prospects of expanding to the Turkish Straits* (promised to the Russian Empire in *1915* according to *Constantinople Convention* but withdrawn from the negotiation table after the regime change in Russia) *like in our timeline?* This last question relies on the previous one, i.e. 'Would Turkey have stayed neutral in WW2?'.

What if France won the Italian Wars.

I have been researching this topic, and for most of the people who talked about Crimean War it was seen as like "If Russia won it would be a global superpower!!". But, well, as described here, it wasn't really truth. Anyway, i have seen an opinion that if Russia won Crimean War, than it would modernize even worse than our own timeline. Anyway, good work, really liked it.

It would be interesting to look indept at the wars of secesion in hispanic america and to make alternate history scenarios about it "what if the vicerroyalty of peru repulsed the independentists" "what if the spanish monarchy fled to the americas" are some good ideas

What if Britian, France and Austria sought to keep the balance of power by partitioning the ottomans (so power grows somewhat evenly), as they think direct rule of ex-ottoman territory is a better buffer to overagressive Russian expansion and intervene on Russia's side resulting in a massive winn agaisnt the ottomans but a long drawn out peace deal. I think this is a potential option, after all the partition of poland had already happened twice, britian and France were imperialist themselves and the ottomans were already seen as very weak. But if nothing else is a fun scenario to try and guess the post-partision borders and diplomacy.

really have to agree with your statement that one event does not necessarily mean a make-or-break scenario for large powers

Great videos mate, one on the best channels for alt history on YT

I genuinely love your channel, keep up the great work

What if the Sith Empire won the great hyperspace war

Great Video ! What are you using to make the maps used in your content ?

I've discovered your chanel just days ago, and I must say that I realy enjoy your work ! I feel like it is much more tamed and researched than other alternate history youtube creators (*cough misterZ *cough) and I hope you keep on the good work ! also, if I can give some idea ! What if Moism replaced confuscianism during the unification of China What if the Majapahit empire unified What if the technocratic party won the 1936 americain elections What if the socialists plan of continental strike at the begining of ww1 had been respected

HAHAHA THAT MAP IN 11:59

Next two videos if the ottomans won the siege of Vienna 1683 and the siege of Vienna 1529.

0:08 is it me or do I see no no Germany

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Love your stuff dude, keep it up

What makes this event actually interesting is that Russian influence on the Balkans, basically prevents WW1 from ever happening. A more influential and powerful Russia in the Balkans would have no need to cause unrest. And the Austrians wouldn't be able to expand past Croatia into Bosnia and Serbia. Meaning the Balkans would've become Proxy Vassals of Austria and Russia here. Meaning the territories would be more homogeneously divided, prevent cultural and civil unrest. Also most of the Slavs in the Balkans preferred to be under Russian influence than Austrian Influence. Specially because this Austria is not yet Austria-Hungary, meaning it hasn't even considered reforming their government.

What if Sweden won the great northern war.

What if Central Powers focused first in Russia?

Good video bro, but you didn't touch on what would happen to Alaska?

The blessed timeline 🙏

Great video!

I think the biggest change in this timeline is that Romania never forms or it does very late,even tho a lot of people deny, Romania was somewhat of a big player in the region later.

What if Germany Romania Italy Russia attacked declared war on Austria when Austria declared war on Serbia in World War 1 What if tsar simeon qonquerd Eastern Rome Byzantium What if the first crusade was focust on Spain What if the Rashidun caliphate qonquerd Eastern Rome Byzantium in the First Arab invasion

Maybe Russia can left most Balkan to Austria for exchange of Constantinople in Russia. Once this city under its control it’s impossible for them lose it out. They are willing to do everything for this holy city of orthodox.

Great video man, unfortunely I think it might get nuked by the algorithm for mentioning Russia :P

Could you do a what if alexander the great reincarnated in 1920 and became greek king so he could fight ín the greco turkish war and ww2. It would be cool to see how he would reform the greek society and economy. What I mean by this is alexander is born into the greek royal family in 1900 and becomes greek king in 1920

great vid

In my wildest dreams this alternate timeline sees Romania erased and Hungary never loosing Transylvania.

Cool vid bro

Why would Dobrudja be cut in half?

I have an idea this could be done in 1 or 2 videos or a series the idea is what if you took an extremely great ruler and made them incompetent and on the other side take an incompetent or average ruler and make them as prolific as alexander the great, napoleon or Aurelian

I love the eyes Austria-Hungary has in the thumbnails

the one big change I can see from this alternative timeline is the possibility of moldovia not being landlocked

Great realistic video

What if the Byzantine empire survived til the modern day

We will find the answer soon

Meanwhile while playing Victoria II as Russia I allied America and dragged them into almost all of my wars against the Ottomans. Needless to say the Crimean War went down pretty...differently.

Can you make a video about the Handmaid’s Tale ?

love this vid

Nice job

If Russia won that war it does not reformed, not abolished serfdom, not begin industrialisation and not reformed army. So to 1870-1890 it would lost Turkish wars and cannot annex Buhara and Kokand too . And finally Japan freely occupy Far East Russian territory.

What if nadir shah never went insane and never blinded his son

How or if WW1 comes about here might be changed if the independent Balkan states are essentially Russian satellites. Austria-Hungary would have to think a bit more carefully about the dangers of Russian intervention with a much longer prospective frontline opening up immediately in the east. Russia aligned Bulgaria would also mean a lack of Bulgaria in the Central Powers, so in theory you could see Serbia holdout longer and continue to be a pain for Austria if the war does otherwise break out in the same fashion and see the same alliances form. It's not a huge change in the dynamics of the war, but it may make the Balkans a bit more difficult for the Central Powers to deal with on account of the lack of Bulgaria on their side. Allied Bulgaria would also create a threat for the Ottomans, in terms of its potential to seize what remained of their European lands and push right up to the straights, threatening to shell Constantinople.

Finally I can enjoy alt history without having to worry about the channel having horrific takes.

I like that most of the time you have a map on screen.

Good Video

What if WWII ended in a stalemate?

Here’s an idea I don’t see a lot of people talking about: what if Taft won the 1912 election instead of Roosevelt, or Wilson, I would like someone to talk about it, however, it isn’t the most realistic scenario. I wonder how he would view World War I.

Do. what if Bulgaria took Thessaloniki before the Greeks in the Balkan war

What if Martin Luther was killed just following the diet of Worms?

What if Russia lost the Crimean War with even more worse results with Sweden, Prussia and Austria-Hungary attacking and taking territories from Russia during the Crimean War?

What if the first crusade Failed What if the first Arab invasion failed What if the sassanid Empire survived

Man Russia sure does look evil in that thumbnail

PH: 1850-1914 was peacfull Austro-Prussian War War of 1876 Boxer Rebelion Franco-Prussian War ...

What if this war lasts a year longer and the Indian Mutiny breaks out?

excelent!

Here’s an alternate history scenario that I had in a dream once: what if the Tunguska meteorite that hit Russia in 1908 had been significantly larger?

So the charge of the light brigade was for nothing... wait no, it was always for nothing

What if the Kingdom of the visigoths survived What if the Islamic invasion of Spain failed

"Russia understands that there is a need for balanced politics" Wrong. Tsar Nicolaus was treating this war as a crusade against the ottoman empire. Before the war, he was trying to sway the brits and ask them to partition the empire with them. He was also very naive in diplomacy. Nicolaus was a great soldier but nothing more. He was respected by his soldiers, especially since he led the army in the 1830s campaign but he was too naive for modern diplomacy and too trustful. So i think that they would rather take danubian principalities and Kars not because of their diplomatic gain but because of their weak push. Hard to take Istambul and half of Bulgaria, when you haven't pushed into it. Not to mention that Austria literally threatened Russia that they will attack them if they cross Danube river. That is the reason why the war was going mostly in Crimea, because the 1st push that Russians made had to pull up, due to that threat. (tho worth adding, that A-H empire wasn't able to finance their army as much, so the threat was a gamble) So I agree with your conclussion in 7:08 but not exactly with the way you went to it. Also with the Ottomans loosing Crimean war GB and France could have earlier decided to partition the empire. in Our timeline it happend only over 20 years later. Lastly in Ottoman - Russian war of 1877-78 Russia got Kars etc. but since in althistory they already had it, it is possible they would have pushed further into Armenia. This in turn could weaker the general Armenian pressence in empire and thus lighten the conflict. Because of it there is a possibility that the Armenian genocide would have never happend or it would be at a far lesser scale. It would also change the frontline of ww1 - Russians could have pushed further since they wouldn't have to go through mountains of Armenia. Thus later Turkey would have been even weaker. It's hard to say what would have happend - that is the main problem of alt history, it's like parahistory. by changing one important even we really cannot say what would have happend. Great video tho.

Oi! What if the great lakes were one big inland sea? How would that have affected history?

What it could change would be the result of the first balkan war. If Russia is made protector of the orthodox and have both Romania and Bulgaria under their influence, this could lead to an agreement on the borders without the start of the second balkan war. If Bulgaria is given north macedonia at least, this may lead to them joining the Entente, or, at least, remaining neutral. Wich alter the balkan theater of the first world war quite a lot. Who knows then what the romanian push into hungary could lead to... maybe a more early defeat of the austrians ?

Good video, tho I still think that Russia would have taken northern Bulgaria in this timeline.