Since we are talking about pivotal battles for European history, I'll add the battle of Marchfeld since it Kick-started the rise of the Hapsburg dynasty.
The reason behind the 2008 attack was to force the launch of india's cold start doctrine. This would have allowed Pakistan to focus the warring tribal militias against the common threat of India. The Indians realized this and didn't take the bait.
Is there any PoD in the last 300 years, so that the positive feedback cycle of industrialization doesn't occur?
What happens to the balance of power across the world in that case?
If Germany didn't build its high seas fleet and instead concentrated on its army, then would it have made a difference in WWI? Could the central powers have won in this scenario?
Under Zheng He's admirality china's fleet was the greatest in the world and had the potential to rule the oceans undisputed.
What if the ming emperor did not order this fleet and its record of voyages to be burnt?
Would china have been the world's greatest colonial power, with its massive...
Pretty interesting TL.
But, Its really hard to imagine france holding an empire in india for so long without a major rebellion kicking them out.
Also whats japan doing in this world?Still in 1600s?
Would India and the world be a better place if India did not develop nuclear weapons?
Without the sanctions imposed, would India be better off today?
If India did not develop nukes, would Pakistan have gotten them or not?