Fashoda Incident

Fashoda Incident
A timeline where the Fashoda Incident causes France to quicken their military build-up instead of pursuing better relations with Britain, which drives Britain into an alliance with Germany. One of my No 1882 Central Alliance timelines.

1898
In the wake of the Fashoda Incident, Germany proposes an alliance against France to Britain. Britain accepts, which causes France to also seek allies.

1899
Austria-Hungary proposes an alliance to France in the context of France seeking allies. France accepts. Meanwhile, Russia joins the Anglo-German alliance.

1900
Italy makes a deal to France and Austria-Hungary: France and Austria-Hungary request time for consideration.
 * 1) France cedes Corsica and Austria-Hungary cedes South Tyrol.
 * 2) Italy gives them military access so that they can easily move troops between frontlines in case of a major European war.

Meanwhile, Britain, Russia, and Germany sign a treaty in London creating the Triple Alliance.

1901
France and Austria-Hungary accept Italy's 1900 proposal. Meanwhile, the Ottoman Empire asks to join France and Austria-Hungary's alliance, and is accepted.