Timeline (New Ottoman Empire)

Ottoman Reform and Revolution
1821-1832 - Greek war of indpendance. Greece fails to successfully negotiate with the Great Powers and the rebellion is crushed.

≈1780-1860 - Agricultural revolution in the Ottoman Empire, especially affecting the Balkans.

≈1850-1900 - Industrial revolution in the Empire. Serious reforms to curb corrupt government are enforced.

1877-1878 - The Russo-Turkish war. The Ottomans lose Kars and Bessarabia to Russia, and Romania and Serbia become independent.

1905 - Oil discovered in Ottoman territory. Quickly, a law is passed that only Ottoman companies can extract it to sell to other countries. Vast profits are made

The First World War
1914 - Outbreak of WWI. The Ottoman Empire stays neutral, as it does not want a war affecting industrialization and development in the country.

1917 - End of WWI. Decisive Allied victory.

The Inter-War Years
1920 - Moderate recession in the Ottoman Empire. It is far worse worldwide, especially in Germany and other defeated countries.

1933 - Adolf Hitler is sworn in as chancellor of Germany, as dictatorships start to increase in popularity.

1935 - Faraj Mohammed becomes Grand Vizier. Through public speaking and the 'disappearance' of opponents, he gains great popularity.

1936 - In a rousing speech, Faraj Mohammed calls for the empire to grow to 17th century size.

1937 - The Ottoman Empire joins the Axis. Plans are drawn up to divide up eastern Europe between the Ottomans and the Third Reich. With the Ottomans invading from the south, more German troops would be free on the eastern front.

The Second World War
1939 - Outbreak of WW2 as Poland is invaded by Russia and Germany. France and Britain declare war on Germany.

Unexpectedly, the Ottoman Empire pushes south into Arabia. It is, hower, hard for them to go further than Mecca, so they halt there.

Russia begins and invasion of Finland known as the 'Winter War'.



1940 - Rationing is introduced in Britain.

The war between Finland and Russia ends with Finland handing over important territory.

Germany attacks Denmark and Norway. Denmark surrenders, and Norway is conquered within two months.

The Ottoman Empire begins an invasion of Romania, which takes three months.

Russia invades and illegally annexes the three Baltic states.

Winston Churchill replaces Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister of Britain on the same day Germany invades France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Italy declares war on France and the United Kingdom, helping Germany complete the invasion of France.

The Battle of Britain commences. The campaign will fail by September.

Italy invades and divides British Somaliland and Egypt with the Ottoman Empire.

The Ottoman Empire, Italy, Japan and Germany sign the Tripartite Pact. Hungary and Slovakia later join.

British forces attempt a counter attack against Italy in Africa, but fail.

1941 - Yugoslavia is invaded by the Ottoman Empire and Germany following a coup there.

The Ottoman Empire intervines in the Anglo-Iraqi war by attacking British forces. A tough battle ensues, ending with Iraq asking for protection under the Ottomans in return for being annexed and lending soldiers.

The German flagship Bismarck is sunk by British forces in the Atlantic.

An over-extended Ottoman army means conscription for all men over 18 to 45 is introduced, taking advantage of a large population.

Germany and the Ottoman Empire launch Operation Barbarossa, aiming to rid Russia of valuable resources. The campaign is successful, as unlike OTL Hitler decides not to push his luck - instead defensive positions are taken. The Ottomans are able to use the Caucasus Mountains as a useful defence against any Russian counter attack.



Japan bombs Pearl Harbor, bringing the USA and several other Allied countries into the war.

Britain and the USSR begin an invasion of Axis friendly Iran, to gain control of oil fields and to end the stalemate with the OE. The invasion is conducted with ease in the east, but they are halted by Ottoman forces in the oil-rich west.

1942 - In the Pacific, the Japanese continue their expansion into Borneo, Java and Sumatra. The 'unassailable' British fortress of Singapore falls.

The Battle of Midway ends in a Japenese defeat.

A major battle between German and Russian forces seriously mauls the Red Army.

1943 - Russia agrees to a ceasefire.