Timeline (New Ottoman Empire)

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

≈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.

1907-1908 - Bosnia-Herzegovina is annexed by Austria-Hungary.

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

1917 - End of WWI. Decisive Allied victory.

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.

1939 - Outbreak of WW2 as Poland is invaded by the USSR and Germany. France and Britain declare war on Germany.

Unexpectedly, the Ottoman Empire pushes south into Arabia.