What If Russia Won The Crimean War?

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The Crimean War was a very important war of the 19th century. It saw France under Napoleon III stand up to Russia's claims over churches in the Ottoman empire. From this it grew into a larger conflict, where Britain, France, Sardinia-Piedmont and the Ottomans faced off against Russia. The coalition of the Western powers came out victorious, but what if this changed? If Russia won the war, would they have taken the entire Balkans, paving the way for global domination?

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[misterbean]

You’re single-handedly saving the alternate history community.

[Ulmicola]

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

[lordavy]

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.

[georgios_]

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

[ZivDero]

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?

[andrewzemotel]

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[emilianohermosilla]

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

[rdinoboy]

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

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Suggestion what if USA and Russian Empire stayed allies or officially became allies becoming great friends?

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[huyanacapac]

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!

[charmyzard]

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

[zooman_expeditions]

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[samwakley]

Thank you for the realistic alternate history man!!!

[Karkafs-Desiderium]

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

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[Venator-Class_Star_Destroyer]

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!

[englishtwister]

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