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The League of Three Emperors (Dreikaiserbund) is put in effect
The League of Three Emperors is signed by Kaiser Wilhelm I (Germany), Alexander III (Russia), and Franz-Joseph I (Austria-Hungary). However, instead of an agreement to be neutral if one party is attacked, it is agreed that if one nation in the alliance is invaded, the other two members will come to the former's defense by whatever means possible. -
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The Berlin Conference
Germany calls on 13 nations, as well as the United States, to take part in the Berlin Conference, with the goal of working out a joint policy of the African Continent. Included Members: Austria-Hungary, International Congo Society (under Belgium), Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Ottoman Empire, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden-Norway, United Kingdom, United States -
Coup of Eastern Rumelia
A coup in the Ottoman Province of Eastern Rumelia leads the people of the region to declare a union with the newly formed Tsardom of Bulgaria. However, in this timeline, Alexander III of Russia supports Kynaz Alexander I of Bulgaria. -
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Serbo-Bulgarian War of 1885
The Serbo-Bulgarian War ends in Bulgaria completely decimating the Serbian forces. Without Austrian support of Serbia in this time, the war lasts a bit longer, and Bulgaria is able to defeat Serbia and retake most lands lost due to the Treaty of San Stefano. -
Death of Alexander III, Ascension of Nicholas II
Tsar Alexander III of Russia passes away, leading to Nicholas II becoming the Tsar of Russia. Originally unprepared, he grows more confident in the role in the time, introducing many heavy reforms in Russia, including reforms to stabilize the economy, more freedom to former serfs, and an improvement of the military. -
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The First Balkan War
As tensions in the Balkan Peninsula rise, after the Young Turk Rebellion of 1908, the Ottoman Empire becomes even more weakened. With support from Russia, and therefore Austria-Hungary, Serbia annexes Bosnia and Herzegovina. The nations of Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Bulgaria, and Greece declare war on the Ottomans. In this timeline, with the support of Russia and Austria-Hungary, the Balkan nations completely kick the Ottomans out of Continental Europe, take control of Western Constantinople -
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Anglo-Ottoman Conventions
The British and Ottomans decide the fate of the Arabian Peninsula, deciding to split the uncolonized portion between the two, in what becomes known as the Violet and Blue Lines. Parts of present-day Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain are given to the British, while the rest of present-day Saudi Arabia and Yemen are given to the Ottomans. The British also gain hold over Kuwait. -
The War to End All Wars erupts
As tensions in Europe increase dramatically, the Ottoman Empire would declare war on Bulgaria to regain it's former lands, and Greece from the dispute of the island of Crete. This leads to Russia, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Romania, and Serbia declaring war on the Ottomans in turn. Italy joins the war to gain lands in Africa and the Middle East. France, eager to get back at Germany for the Franco-Prussian War, declares war on Germany again. Britain, Japan, and the US declare neutrality. -
The Maginot Line Overrun
The Germans, with sheer strength, size, and morale, launch an offensive towards the Maginot Line, introducing a deadly new invention, the tank. With the new weapon, they smash through the Maginot Line, decimating the forts along the border. The Germans pour into France with immense numbers, pushing far into France, reaching sight of Paris within weeks -
Invasion of the Ottoman Empire
With their forces amassed at the border, Russia, Bulgaria, and Greece begin their invasion of the Ottoman Empire, many ports are shelled by Greek forces, as Bulgaria and Russia push into the Ottoman mainland. -
The Ottoman-Cypriot Crisis
As naval warfare continues in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Ottomans, believing that Greece is being supported by Britain through Cyprus, attacks the ports of Dhekelia and Akrotiri. The United Kingdom, outraged at this attack, declares war on the Ottoman Empire, but remaining neutral in the the alliance system. -
Two more fronts begin in the Ottoman Empire
As Britain declares war on the Ottoman Empire, English forces begin pouring from both Egypt and British Arabia into the Ottoman territory. -
Defeat of the Ottoman Empire
As the Ottomans face a four front war, they are quickly overpowered, and are defeated by the invading nations. As a peace settlement, Britain gains control over present day Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Israel (and Palestine). Greece gains the western and southern coasts of present-day Turkey, and gains Cyprus. Italy gains former Ottoman lands in Libya, as well as Lebanon and Syria Russia gains lands claimed by Armenia, and Bulgaria claims all of Constantinople. -
The Fall of Paris, Surrender of France
With the Ottoman Empire having been defeated, and no other allies to support them besides Britain, who isn't in the war, Germany takes control of Paris within about a year after the Ottoman's fall. France then sues for peace. -
Treaty of the Rhine
With France having been defeated, delegates from France meet with German officials to discuss a Treaty. Germany would take over some land and set up a demilitarized zone along the French border with Germany and Belgium. France is also forced to give up it's colonies of Madagascar, Central Africa, Benin, and their Pacific holdings. This treaty would cause outrage within certain regions, and two regions, Normandy and Brittany, would declare secession from the French Republic.