What if Wilhelm III became President in 1932?

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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
  • 79% of you clicked on this video just to gown in the comments and say that Wilhelm III becoming the German President is impossible, but you’re wrong. If you’re wondering, Wilhelm III had a chance at becoming the German President, so what if he succeeded?
    Does this mean that Germany doesn’t start the Second World War and remains peaceful, or does the Austrian Mustache man start a civil war in the country? There is only one way to find out, and the ending is brutal!
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Комментарии • 273

  • @rewriting-history
    @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +56

    If you liked this video, you will like a book I wrote about Wilhelm III fleeing to Tanganyika after WW1 and then fighting Hitler to return to Germany! Check this link for an E-book or a physical version: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY8CLLCZ

    • @BamBamAbraham
      @BamBamAbraham 6 месяцев назад +2

      Nice

    • @alisinanucer
      @alisinanucer 6 месяцев назад

      I couldn’t read it bcz my city did not sell ur books can u make a vid explaining it

    • @Wendeta-hq2cp
      @Wendeta-hq2cp 4 месяца назад +1

      I'm pretty sure the union with Austria would still happen, but it would be done via referendum. Furthermore Italy and Germany would still be allies. And Germany would be ally with China instead of Japan at that time thanks to the events in WW1.
      The Spanish blunder would still happen, which would serve to train up the German forces again, and it's potentially possible that Germany would intervene on China's side against Japan and Manchuria.
      Germany and Italy would be almost identical in terms of their policies, so, as you mentioned, there would be no laws civilian casualties.

    • @Wendeta-hq2cp
      @Wendeta-hq2cp 4 месяца назад +1

      I'm pretty sure the union with Austria would still happen, but it would be done via referendum. Furthermore Italy and Germany would still become allies. And Germany would be ally with China instead of Japan at that time thanks to the events in WW1.
      The Spanish blunder would still happen, which would serve to train up the German forces again, and it's potentially possible that Germany would intervene on China's side against Japan and Manchuria.

    • @LibertyAnd1776
      @LibertyAnd1776 Месяц назад +1

      This is a tiny detail but the German Imperial Tricolor would probably be the co-national flag up until the civil war in this alternative timeline. In our timeline, the tricolor stopped being the national flag in 1935 when Hitler wanted to increase the presence of the Nazi flag. With Wilhelm III and Hitler both being in charge, I think it would make sense for both flags to stay as national flags.

  • @MothNow
    @MothNow 6 месяцев назад +541

    What if the Hungarian half of Austria-Hungary didn't join the World War?

    • @JaceSmith-cz7qb
      @JaceSmith-cz7qb 6 месяцев назад +22

      Oh, you mean seceding from Austria?

    • @MothNow
      @MothNow 6 месяцев назад +43

      @@JaceSmith-cz7qb, yeah. they were mostly separate except for foreign policy I think, so it would be interesting if they got to do that separately too and maybe avoid the war

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +161

      Well this comment was posted 37 minutes ago and 15 people liked it already, which is really high. I see the community wants to see this, so I will make something soon!

    • @MothNow
      @MothNow 6 месяцев назад +8

      @@rewriting-history 🙏

    • @mr.originality1005
      @mr.originality1005 6 месяцев назад +4

      And Hungary joins the Entente! Oooooh

  • @JCEurovisionFan1996
    @JCEurovisionFan1996 6 месяцев назад +110

    What if Kaliningrad never deported Germans after World War II?

    • @hardbassmonkey
      @hardbassmonkey 6 месяцев назад +25

      A prussian (A)SSR sounds pretty cool

    • @GGGG-jn7ib
      @GGGG-jn7ib 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@hardbassmonkeywhat would happen after ussr collapse as I doubt they would be allowed to join Germany

    • @cadentrevino5746
      @cadentrevino5746 6 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@GGGG-jn7ibI mean maby soon after the only reason astri is not German is the soviets forced them to be neutral

    • @cadentrevino5746
      @cadentrevino5746 6 месяцев назад

      Austria

    • @Leo-ok3uj
      @Leo-ok3uj 5 месяцев назад

      @@cadentrevino5746
      The Soviets AND FRANCE

  • @Captain_Griff
    @Captain_Griff 6 месяцев назад +83

    4:21 "he can disappoint his father, just like how i do " that was unexpected, i didn't know Willhelm the 3rd met the Austrian painter, keep up the great work 👍

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +5

      Appreciate that and I like that I made you laugh!

    • @stargazer-elite
      @stargazer-elite 6 месяцев назад +1

      *sniff sniff* I smell… AND OVERSIMPLIFIED REFERENCE
      “This enraged his father who punished him severely”

  • @TokitoZinn
    @TokitoZinn 6 месяцев назад +38

    I know it's simply impossible but I would like the scenario where Whilem III becomes the Kaiser and painter the Prime Minister

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +9

      Nothing too much would change. Italy already had the King in charge, but the Prime Minister was calling the shots

    • @youthoughtaboutit6946
      @youthoughtaboutit6946 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@rewriting-historybut unlike Italy, Germany was “semi-constitutional” still, much as it had been in the days of the earliest days of the German empire. The Kaiser held far more de jure and de facto power in Germany than the king did in Italy.

    • @randomguy6152
      @randomguy6152 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@youthoughtaboutit6946I think Shitler would change this instantly upon becoming prime Minister, he doesn't seem like the kind of man to accept being #2. And if Wilhelm didn't like it 1 of them would die

  • @planetarystargazer
    @planetarystargazer 6 месяцев назад +43

    What If Russia 🇷🇺 never colonized Siberia and didn't expand into Asia

    • @quantisticman8415
      @quantisticman8415 6 месяцев назад +12

      Becomes a regional power like Romania

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +15

      China would get Siberia, but I wonder how that would change world history.

    • @Monkeyboy-bw9mp
      @Monkeyboy-bw9mp 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@rewriting-historywould it be possible for napoleon or wanna be aryan guy to have victory over Russia?

    • @planetarystargazer
      @planetarystargazer 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@rewriting-historyMe too, I wonder how much would history change significantly without Russia 🇷🇺 colonizing Siberia and expanding East into Asia and what effects would it have on the rest of the World, Europe, Eurasia and Asia.

    • @einmensch-nt9si
      @einmensch-nt9si 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@quantisticman8415 nah, Russia still would have had a lot of territory and without that flood of resources I bet they would have been way more organised and richer. The commies may have never risen to power

  • @valerias087
    @valerias087 6 месяцев назад +30

    Italy would most likely side with the monarch, as antisemitism, much like in most other fascist allies of germany, only grew as italy was getting closer to Germany. Out of the 100 main party members 5 were jewish. In the march of Rome, about 150 jews marched with mussolini. He was more open minded than hitler and wanted territories from france jugóslavia and albania. Britain and france would oppose all this, and mussolini would side with Germany.

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +4

      I agree, but it still wouldn't change the outcome of the war, just millions more would have died.

  • @giovannipeggio5071
    @giovannipeggio5071 6 месяцев назад +19

    I think that if the soviet invaded even a single country britain would've forced France to peace out on germany and all thre woul've declared war on the USSR, so the scenario for me it's a 6/10 on the realisticmeter, everything else made sense, because humans are unpredictable

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +9

      It's possible. I said that the final quarter of the video is not realistic, I just wanted to give an answer.

  • @matthiuskoenig3378
    @matthiuskoenig3378 6 месяцев назад +9

    The sudentenland crisis was more than just Hitler postering and demanding.
    The sudenten germans had been trying to be part of Germany since 1919. With or without Hitler they would have continued. Only encouraged by any potential union of Germany and Austria.
    It is however unlikely a Germany who had a civil war would try to push for annexations. So the sudenten crisis wouldn't likely happen in 1938, but a crisis would happen eventually and the league of nations would be forced to do some kind of compromise even if it's just regional autonomy for the sudenten germans.

  • @derpycat9347
    @derpycat9347 6 месяцев назад +12

    France with Saarland is disgusting

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 6 месяцев назад +33

    Today is My Birthday! Turning 25! Thanks For this 🎂🎂🎂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +8

      Ayyy happy birthday, Daniel! I appreciate your constant support not only on my channel, but also in the whole Alternate History community! Wish you all the best and happy celebration!

    • @danielsantiagourtado3430
      @danielsantiagourtado3430 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@rewriting-history thanks

    • @crusader2112
      @crusader2112 6 месяцев назад +1

      Happy Birthday Daniel!

    • @Banana_behind_the_slaughter
      @Banana_behind_the_slaughter 6 месяцев назад +2

      Happy birthday!

    • @Dedelblute3
      @Dedelblute3 6 месяцев назад +1

      Happy Birthday!

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 6 месяцев назад +24

    Love your content! Suggestion: What if Blessed karl got hungary back?

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +8

      Interesting idea, I can work something around it!

    • @danielsantiagourtado3430
      @danielsantiagourtado3430 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@rewriting-history sweet

    • @frcl6
      @frcl6 5 месяцев назад

      he tried several times. Last time he did he got deported and as far as I remember died of a flu in portugal island

  • @geraldgriffin8220
    @geraldgriffin8220 2 месяца назад +3

    The July 41 group actually still wanted Wilhelm III as "Head of State" and put a question mark after his name ,hence be became known as "the man whos life was saved by a question mark"....

  • @electricangel4488
    @electricangel4488 6 месяцев назад +43

    Wilhelm III becoming the german president is impossible

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +10

      I knew some people would get provoked to do it!

  • @WeAreRisenzUPS
    @WeAreRisenzUPS 6 месяцев назад +8

    Love the concept, definitely a video for the Kaiserboos (I think I spelled that right). Perhaps sometime in the future you could make a video of what if the communists won in Finland?

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +2

      I can, but it's going to be a more boring video compared to other topics

    • @WeAreRisenzUPS
      @WeAreRisenzUPS 6 месяцев назад +1

      That’s a fair point, maybe it could work as an “all endings for a communist Finland” short, but I understand what you’re saying.

    • @einmensch-nt9si
      @einmensch-nt9si 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@rewriting-historycommies win in Finland, but they are getting couped during the great depression by the monarchies and then beaten by the Soviets so the commies return and then a nationalistic rebels take over and they fight the reds during Barbarossa and then the allies intervene and Finland ends up a soviet client state or a NATO member

  • @Civilian_mapper-UWOU
    @Civilian_mapper-UWOU 6 месяцев назад +5

    That's a crazy scenario! You come up with great content everytime!

  • @SachitKanojia-gm9rh
    @SachitKanojia-gm9rh 6 месяцев назад +9

    What if lndia is independent in the 1859

    • @Manofintehistory
      @Manofintehistory 6 месяцев назад

      I would love to see what if about India

  • @ToilsomeAtom2
    @ToilsomeAtom2 6 месяцев назад +8

    What if Huey Long became president of the United States?

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +2

      No doubt people would want to see that because of the memes

    • @ToilsomeAtom2
      @ToilsomeAtom2 6 месяцев назад

      @@rewriting-history The reason I want ot the most is because he was a Louisiana senator and I'm from Louisiana

  • @snowyboi11
    @snowyboi11 6 месяцев назад +4

    Cursed idea; What if the Netherlands invaded Germany to "Restore the Weimar Republic"?

  • @stargazer-elite
    @stargazer-elite 6 месяцев назад +3

    Just got back from the hospital for embarrassing reasons lol nice to see a fun alt history from a great channel to welcome me back

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +1

      I hope you're doing better! Glad that you liked the video and you're feeling better!

    • @stargazer-elite
      @stargazer-elite 6 месяцев назад

      @@rewriting-historythanks 😅

  • @Paul2kdj69
    @Paul2kdj69 6 месяцев назад +4

    I suggest you make a huge alternate history series, like what if the 4th crusade failed, Germany won ww1/2, and others and continue it till the modern day, perhaps making hoi4 mods. I think this can give more depth to your alt hist vids

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +1

      It doesn't make much sense as a youtuber. Any series cannot have more views than the first video, during the end it's especially bad. I will abstain from doing series until 50k+ subs.

  • @contxt.mp4
    @contxt.mp4 6 месяцев назад +7

    What if Rewriting History took control over Bulgaria

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +1

      Should have done it for the first of april. I really want to do a video like that, or a livestream

    • @einmensch-nt9si
      @einmensch-nt9si 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@rewriting-historyidea for the first of April, what if Liechtenstein somehow became way richer and conquered Europe in the 1920-40s. For example some all the dollars and just profited from the great depression and couped Austria with over-funded intelligence agency

  • @Perrirodan1
    @Perrirodan1 6 месяцев назад +3

    One issue of monarchist Germany is that they wouldn't get the precious support of the soviet with oil and other stuff.

    • @wernerwernerowy8761
      @wernerwernerowy8761 6 месяцев назад

      A z jakiego powodu? Polityka to polityka nic by się nie zmieniło Hitler nie cierpiał komunistów i i tak wszedł z nimi w konszachty.

  • @AustrianKaiser
    @AustrianKaiser 6 месяцев назад +4

    What if Italy didn't start a Parallel War? Ps: Love your work, keep it up!

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +1

      This is interesting, I think I will do something very similar, so stay tuned!

  • @kubusbeee
    @kubusbeee 6 месяцев назад +5

    Have a good day everyone!

  • @Civilian_mapper-UWOU
    @Civilian_mapper-UWOU 6 месяцев назад +10

    Scenario idea: communists didn't take over russia

    • @Yesletsgo144
      @Yesletsgo144 6 месяцев назад +3

      Well Russian republic may not have collapsed if they were lucky so big Russian republic ?

    • @frcl6
      @frcl6 5 месяцев назад

      @@Yesletsgo144Actually winning in that war was possible if all generals united and wasn’t fighthing each other. Also if them recognized Finland/Ukraine and Baltic countries it would help em alot

  • @TheSwanBar
    @TheSwanBar 6 месяцев назад +3

    What if the Anschluß never happened or Austria accepted the mustache man into art school

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +1

      Made something similar, check this out -> ruclips.net/video/S9kd2DpueK0/видео.html

    • @TheSwanBar
      @TheSwanBar 6 месяцев назад

      @@rewriting-historythanks so much

  • @LegendOfTheBlocks
    @LegendOfTheBlocks 6 месяцев назад +3

    Could you make a scenario where the Republic of German Austria (1919 rump state) survived?

  • @SerbianMapper12112
    @SerbianMapper12112 6 месяцев назад +3

    Love your work

  • @AlaukikDevkota0
    @AlaukikDevkota0 6 месяцев назад +2

    Love Your Videos!!😀

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you like them! Appreciate that!

    • @AlaukikDevkota0
      @AlaukikDevkota0 6 месяцев назад

      @@rewriting-history Of Course!!

    • @AlaukikDevkota0
      @AlaukikDevkota0 6 месяцев назад

      @@rewriting-history I have a story for you!!
      In an alternate history, let's explore a scenario where NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) takes a unified and decisive stance during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, altering the course of the Cold War:
      As tensions escalated between the United States and the Soviet Union over the discovery of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, NATO convened an emergency summit in Brussels. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, NATO members set aside their differences and agreed on a coordinated response to the crisis.
      Led by the United States, NATO issued a firm ultimatum to the Soviet Union, demanding the immediate removal of all nuclear missiles from Cuba. Backed by the collective military strength of NATO's member states, including the deployment of additional forces to strategic locations, the alliance made it clear that any further provocation would be met with decisive action.
      The Soviet leadership, faced with a united front from NATO and the prospect of a catastrophic conflict, chose to back down. In a dramatic televised address, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev announced the dismantling of the missile sites in Cuba and the withdrawal of Soviet forces from the island.
      The world breathed a collective sigh of relief as the immediate threat of nuclear war subsided. The NATO alliance emerged from the crisis strengthened and more cohesive than ever before, demonstrating the power of collective security and diplomatic resolve in the face of existential threats.
      The resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis had profound implications for the course of the Cold War. The United States and its NATO allies emerged with renewed confidence in their ability to confront Soviet aggression, while the Soviet Union, chastened by the experience, pursued a more cautious approach to its foreign policy.
      In the years that followed, NATO continued to serve as a bulwark against Soviet expansionism, promoting stability and deterring further acts of aggression. The Cuban Missile Crisis became a pivotal moment in the Cold War, not just for averting nuclear catastrophe but for reaffirming the importance of cooperation and unity in the pursuit of peace and security.

  • @paulinalevina9690
    @paulinalevina9690 6 месяцев назад +2

    Alternate title: What if Wilhelm III. was a painter?

  • @jernlaween12
    @jernlaween12 5 месяцев назад +1

    Wilhem the third becoming the president is actually impossible 🤓

  • @Counteris16
    @Counteris16 6 месяцев назад +3

    Lithuania wouldn't have allied with the Allies for as long as Poland didn't return the Vilnius region, even if there was an immediate danger from the Soviets. Plus historically Lithuania's and Poland's relations were non-existant, with Lithuania refusing any diplomatic ties with Poland until late 1939 because of the occupation of Vilnius region. If Poland offered to return the region then I'd see it as a possibility, but in no way would Lithuania agree to join Poland or to reform the Commonwealth, they just had zero good relations at that time and were mortal enemies. In your scenario I'd imagine Lithuania would ally with anyone who would promise the return of the Vilnius region (Allies or even the Soviets), but in no way would they join Poland. It's the same as saying if Germany joined France after losing so much territory because of them after WW1.

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад

      Well, then Lithuania would prefer to get invaded by the USSR. I don't get that point. I united Poland and Lithuania after that, so you can assume that Poland can return this land and then unite.

    • @Counteris16
      @Counteris16 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@rewriting-history But that's literally what happened in our timeline. The Soviets occupied eastern Poland and gave an ultimatum to Lithuania - allow our militaries, purge the anti-communist politicians and install a soviet-friendly government. In return they were to receive the Vilnius region. Everyone knew it was a trap but Lithuania accepted nevertheless because their sole goal for 2 decades was the return of the Vilnius region no matter what. After WW1 Poland offered Lithuania to unite, but Lithuania refused because the Polish didn't agree to give any dual state rights, Lithuania would've only been a province in Poland, not as in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. So after WW1 if things went differently I could see them uniting, but not after a bloody war and occupation of their capital for 2 decades, even if they agreed to return it as in your scenario, Poland was the number one enemy of Lithuania, you just can't fix that with the return of the region.

  • @ILOVECYAN567
    @ILOVECYAN567 6 месяцев назад +2

    I really liked this video, because the scenario was interesting, and i learned something new! That's a very good deal, if you ask me.

  • @-Dazai-
    @-Dazai- 6 месяцев назад +1

    Crown Prince Wilhelm was a calculated man I doubt he would invade France like that he would likely renegotiate the treaty of Versailles and Britain would pressure France into accepting it because they were sympathetic to the Germans, from that point he’d also negotiate with Poland for Danzig and when the Soviet Union invades Eastern Europe he and Poland would fight the USSR until communism is deposed in the country

  • @SomeDudeWhoIsntDead
    @SomeDudeWhoIsntDead 6 месяцев назад

    not the first time a former monarch would become president/prime minister

  • @charliebotham3222
    @charliebotham3222 6 месяцев назад +2

    Still sad about no “if England won the Hundred Years’ War”😢

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад

      Well I'm doing what people vote for, it is what it is.

  • @barry63196
    @barry63196 5 месяцев назад +2

    even if it is impossible, alt hist isn't about "is it possible" it's about "what if it was possible and what if it did happen"

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  5 месяцев назад +1

      I agree, and the realistic scenarios I find quite boring

  • @dingozi3428
    @dingozi3428 6 месяцев назад +1

    Here's an alternative timeline exploring what might have happened if Wilhelm III became President of Germany in 1932:
    1932:
    January 30: Wilhelm III is elected as President of Germany following the resignation of Paul von Hindenburg.
    February 27: The Reichstag fire occurs, but unlike in our timeline, Wilhelm III takes a more moderate approach and does not exploit the event to suppress political opposition.
    March 5: Reichstag elections proceed without major disruptions. While the Nazi Party still gains significant seats, the moderate parties can maintain a majority with Wilhelm III's support.
    April 10: Wilhelm III, recognizing the growing tensions in Europe, seeks diplomatic solutions to prevent further conflict. He initiates talks with France and Britain to address the issues of disarmament and territorial disputes.
    1933:
    January 30: Adolf Hitler's rise to power is stalled as Wilhelm III continues to assert his authority and resist attempts to appoint him as Chancellor. Instead, a coalition government is formed with moderate leaders from various parties.
    March 23: Wilhelm III signs the Enabling Act, but with significant limitations on its scope and duration. This prevents the Nazi Party from consolidating absolute power.
    July 1: The Night of the Long Knives is averted as Wilhelm III intervenes to prevent the purge of political opponents within Germany.
    1934:
    June 30: In a speech marking the first anniversary of his presidency, Wilhelm III reaffirms his commitment to democracy and constitutional governance, earning widespread support both domestically and internationally.
    November 9: Wilhelm III survives an assassination attempt by a fringe extremist group, further solidifying his image as a unifying figure and protector of democratic values.
    1935:
    March 16: Wilhelm III announces a series of social and economic reforms aimed at alleviating the hardships caused by the Great Depression, including increased public works programs and welfare initiatives.
    September 15: The Nuremberg Laws are never enacted, as Wilhelm III opposes any legislation that discriminates against minorities and undermines individual freedoms.
    1936:
    February 6: Germany hosts the Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, showcasing the country's stability and commitment to international cooperation under Wilhelm III's leadership.
    July 18: The Spanish Civil War erupts, prompting Wilhelm III to advocate for a policy of non-intervention and diplomacy to prevent the conflict from escalating into a wider European war.
    1937:
    April 28: Wilhelm III delivers a speech condemning the Italian invasion of Ethiopia, urging the League of Nations to take decisive action to uphold international law and prevent further aggression.
    November 9: The Munich Conference concludes with a diplomatic resolution to the Sudetenland crisis, with Wilhelm III playing a key role in facilitating negotiations between Germany, France, Britain, and Czechoslovakia.
    1938:
    March 12: Anschluss with Austria is peacefully achieved through diplomatic negotiations, with Wilhelm III ensuring the rights and autonomy of the Austrian people are respected.
    September 1: Germany joins other European nations in condemning the Munich Agreement, denouncing the appeasement of Nazi aggression and reaffirming their commitment to preserving peace and stability in Europe.
    1939:
    March 15: In response to increasing tensions in Europe, Wilhelm III proposed the establishment of a European security pact aimed at preventing aggression and promoting collective security among European nations.
    September 1: Despite escalating tensions, Germany, under Wilhelm III's leadership, commits to a policy of neutrality in the looming conflict between Poland and Nazi Germany, urging both sides to pursue peaceful resolutions through dialogue.
    1940:
    April 9: Germany remains neutral as Nazi forces invade Denmark and Norway. Wilhelm III offers humanitarian aid to the affected countries and works with neutral nations to provide support for refugees fleeing the conflict.
    June 10: As Nazi Germany launches its invasion of France, Wilhelm III calls for international solidarity in defence of democratic values and offers support to the French government in exile led by Charles de Gaulle.
    1941:
    June 22: Nazi Germany launches Operation Barbarossa, invading the Soviet Union. Despite pressure from some quarters, Wilhelm III maintains Germany's neutrality, emphasizing the importance of preserving peace and stability in Europe.
    December 7: The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor drew the United States into World War II. Wilhelm III expresses condolences to President Roosevelt and reaffirms Germany's commitment to supporting the Allies through humanitarian aid and diplomatic channels.
    1942:
    June 6: Allied forces launch Operation Overlord, the invasion of Normandy. Wilhelm III offers logistical support and intelligence cooperation to the Allies, facilitating the success of the operation and the subsequent liberation of Western Europe.
    November 24: The Tehran Conference brings together Allied leaders to discuss post-war reconstruction and the establishment of international institutions to prevent future conflicts. Wilhelm III attends as a key mediator, advocating for a vision of a united and peaceful Europe.
    1943:
    January 31: The Battle of Stalingrad concludes with a decisive Allied victory, marking a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. Wilhelm III calls for negotiations to end hostilities and work towards a durable peace settlement in Europe.
    July 25: The Allied leaders, including Wilhelm III, meet in Potsdam to discuss the post-war division of Europe and the reconstruction of war-torn nations. The Potsdam Agreement outlines principles for democratic governance, human rights, and international cooperation.
    1944:
    June 6: The Allied invasion of Normandy, known as D-Day, successfully liberates France from Nazi occupation. Wilhelm III praises the courage and sacrifice of the Allied forces and renews his commitment to building a democratic and peaceful Europe.
    December 16: The Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive on the Western Front, is repelled by Allied forces. Wilhelm III emphasizes the need for reconciliation and reconstruction in the aftermath of the war, calling for unity and solidarity among nations.
    1945:
    May 8: Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) is celebrated as Nazi Germany surrenders unconditionally to the Allies. Wilhelm III delivers a speech calling for forgiveness and reconciliation, laying the foundation for a new era of peace and cooperation in Europe.
    August 6: The United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II. Wilhelm III joins global efforts to rebuild war-torn nations and address the humanitarian consequences of the conflict.
    This alternative timeline presents a scenario where Wilhelm III's presidency in 1932 led to a more peaceful and cooperative Europe, with Germany playing a constructive role in promoting democracy, human rights, and international stability.

  • @YoshiaLubbe
    @YoshiaLubbe 6 месяцев назад +1

    Dude, you can seriously just call Hitler on his name.

  • @Watchyourtone.
    @Watchyourtone. 6 месяцев назад +2

    Great Video! Really In Depth And You Suprisingly Explain It Well!
    Truely My Heart Goes All Out To You For Creating Such Videos.
    However. Could you explain the possibilities that Kaiser Willhem The 2nd Fled To Finland And Not To The Dutch?

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +1

      Appreciate the kind words.
      Your idea is interesting and original, I can make a short out of that!

  • @00martoneniris86
    @00martoneniris86 6 месяцев назад +4

    What if Israël and Arabia were created after ww1
    What if Anton Mussert became Prime minister of the Netherlands
    what if queen Wilhelmina died with her brothers
    What if Austria Hungary the ottomans and Russia collapsed in 1900 1800
    What if Persia joined the central powers

  • @hans_von_zwiessn
    @hans_von_zwiessn 5 месяцев назад

    i actually came here soley to ask you a better question "what if otto von bismark became president in 1932" but i get your point

  • @randomguy6152
    @randomguy6152 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wilhelm III could have became President I don't see why this is so impossible, Napoleon III got voted in and Europe was more afraid of a Napoleon than a Wilhelm for sure, the British still believed war with France was a possibility before and after WW1

  • @owenofhb8319
    @owenofhb8319 6 месяцев назад +4

    Bulgaria Moment

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад

      I didn't mention Bulgaria the whole video, but sure!

    • @owenofhb8319
      @owenofhb8319 6 месяцев назад

      @@rewriting-history I was referring to Tsar Simeon

  • @adamhauskins6407
    @adamhauskins6407 6 месяцев назад

    The Austrian painter remains a mere chancellor

  • @Ussonan-Foderation2016
    @Ussonan-Foderation2016 6 месяцев назад

    Wilhelm II might support Wilhelm III for the following reasons
    1. He believed that Hitler would restore the monarchy
    2. It would have the monarchy restored with the will of the people. A Wilhelm victory would probably see that

  • @sahilhossain8204
    @sahilhossain8204 6 месяцев назад

    Lore of What if Wilhelm III became President in 1932? Momentum 100

  • @yt_tenshi
    @yt_tenshi Месяц назад

    9:35 I think the NSDAP would get bavaria

  • @Ovijit001
    @Ovijit001 6 месяцев назад +2

    Can you add subtitles my friend?

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +2

      I will in the future, I know it's hard for some people to understand me, but im getting better and improving my accent

  • @theprancingprussian
    @theprancingprussian 6 месяцев назад

    Problem with hot war in the east to help Poland is that assuming wilhelm iii does not break the treaty of Versailles ( he does not seem to be as hating against the entente as the painter )
    He may struggle to get much done even in the civil war if France and Britain intervene ( like in the russian revolution )
    However I can see the treaty possibly being scrapped by around 1940 so France and Britain have a competent buffer between them and communist russia

  • @GuestMate
    @GuestMate 3 месяца назад +1

    Can you make what if Adolf hitler always listend to his generals

  • @florianjongejeugd3902
    @florianjongejeugd3902 6 месяцев назад

    wouldn't it make more sense for wilhelm 2 to die early making wilhelm 3 head of the house of Hohenzollern?

  • @Queen-Lucifer
    @Queen-Lucifer 6 месяцев назад +8

    am i literally the only one who wants alt history scenarios where the Ottomans succeed?

    • @sharkronical
      @sharkronical 6 месяцев назад +1

      Every Turk agree with you I’m assuming

    • @siyacer
      @siyacer 2 месяца назад +1

      probably

  • @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja
    @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja 6 месяцев назад +7

    About the start, nothing is impossible and former monarchs becoming democratically elected leaders has happened before. I would say it's 4/10 on realism scale.

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +3

      Maybe it's because of the ending, but I did say that towards the end, I will stop caring about realism and would just make an interesting scenario

  • @mreast7215
    @mreast7215 6 месяцев назад

    "Willhelm the 3rd becoming the president is impossible"

  • @ovca410
    @ovca410 6 месяцев назад

    17:30 in my view, if such congerence haplened, the lands ceded to USSR would be probably what they proposed to finland - they'd cede territories on isthmus (not what they were forced after winter war, like you've shown), but would gain white karelian territories, since they were seen as insignificant by USSR.

  • @Nechay.
    @Nechay. 6 месяцев назад +1

    Sooo basically german version of Simeon in Bulgaria?

  • @stargazer-elite
    @stargazer-elite 6 месяцев назад

    17:54 Mega Poland nice

  • @yt_tenshi
    @yt_tenshi Месяц назад

    1:59 SCHLESWIGGGGGGGGGGGG

  • @indianajones4321
    @indianajones4321 6 месяцев назад

    It’s Kaiserin’ time!

  • @DJPJ.
    @DJPJ. 6 месяцев назад +2

    Just gotta say it. I love your accent, very homely.

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад

      Wow, thank you! I still get surprised at people liking it!

  • @Cervus-zz1ox
    @Cervus-zz1ox 6 месяцев назад +1

    What if Russia won the 1905 war against japan?

  • @Counteris16
    @Counteris16 6 месяцев назад +1

    Lithuania wouldn't have allied with the Allies for as long as Poland didn't return the Vilnius region, even if there was an immediate danger from the Soviets they would have refused to join Poland. Plus historically Lithuania's and Poland's relations were non-existant, with Lithuania cutting all diplomatic ties with Poland until late 1939 because of the occupation of Vilnius region. If Poland offered the return of the region then I'd see it as a possibility, but in no way would Lithuania agree to join Poland or to reform the Commonwealth, they just had zero relations at that time and were mortal enemies, at least from the side of Lithuania. In your scenario I'd imagine Lithuania would ally with anyone who would have promised the return of the Vilnius region (Allies or even the Soviets), but in no way would they join Poland. It's the same as saying if Germany joined France after losing so much territory because of them in WW1.

    • @That_guy-s2l
      @That_guy-s2l 6 месяцев назад

      You'er right. I would like to ade that Germany wouldn't join France but maybe join in with Poland to prevent a soviet advance. It is also be worth to be stated, that France Britan and some others supported the whites in the russian Civil war. Therefore France could sent supplies to Germany and Poland and maybe sent volounteers.
      For the lituania topic:
      Germany could also ask for the Memel territory to be returned, as the lithuanian goverment had some issues holding it and the population was more or less keen of reunification.

  • @pumpkon9821
    @pumpkon9821 6 месяцев назад

    the photo of gustavo looks like a frog at 1:56

  • @jasonskeans3327
    @jasonskeans3327 3 месяца назад +1

    why would there be a second world war

  • @Adara787
    @Adara787 3 месяца назад +1

    I got draw on rock paper scissor😞

  • @slasher5095
    @slasher5095 5 месяцев назад

    My personal opinion is that France might go to war over the Saarland, but I very much doubt the uk would.

  • @NoChecker
    @NoChecker 6 месяцев назад +2

    But rewriting history this is unrealistickckck

  • @randomguy6152
    @randomguy6152 6 месяцев назад

    What if Crassus and Publius conquered Parthia?

  • @TheSwedishHistorian
    @TheSwedishHistorian 6 месяцев назад

    I dont see him fighting France or England

  • @basicnoob3832
    @basicnoob3832 6 месяцев назад

    What if Novogorod unified Russia instead of Muscovy

  • @mathieuleader8601
    @mathieuleader8601 6 месяцев назад

    What if Dr. Hugo Eckner decided to be a presidential candidate and won the 1932 presidential election?

  • @onix5491
    @onix5491 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wilhelm III becoming the german president is impossible ! and you're wrong, I pressed the like button before

  • @BennyTyroney
    @BennyTyroney 6 месяцев назад

    What if Hilter was killed in the beer hall putsch

  • @isaacskinner5565
    @isaacskinner5565 6 месяцев назад

    I think Wilhelm III would buy the Saarland from France, and WW2 would start because Wilhelm wants Alsace-Lorraine back. I could see a Germany-Italy-Hungary axis beating France and Britain on their own, with France agreeing on a peace deal ceding Alsace-Lorraine, the lands Germany lost to Belgium and all former German african colonies back to Germany (and possibly Luxembourg too) + Italy would get some (but not all, probably just Corsica and Savoy) of their claims against France. The peace treaty would be signed the MOMENT the Soviets get cocky and invade Poland. The Soviets are then defeated (obviously). I doubt there would be a 'cold war', at least not one like our timeline where both sides have nukes. Germany emerges as a strong authoritarian state, only rivalled by Britain, a victorious Japan and a still extremely isolationist USA. I think decolonisation would be a lot slower due to much less communist agitation. It's definetly a very interesting world! I would rate your scenario a 6/10 in accuracy.

  • @reconnnassaince
    @reconnnassaince 6 месяцев назад

    This is a question not regarding the video , but what cursor do you use?

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад

      Just a regular cursor, but I recorded with Camtasia Studio and it altered it for the recording

    • @reconnnassaince
      @reconnnassaince 6 месяцев назад

      @@rewriting-history Ah, thanks

  • @Gojo69831
    @Gojo69831 Месяц назад

    3rd time is charm ahh wihelm

  • @LegendFoxakamrsnek
    @LegendFoxakamrsnek 6 месяцев назад +3

    What if Austria was competent in WW1.Btw I love your videos.

  • @novostranger
    @novostranger 6 месяцев назад

    What if the United Kingdom of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador succeeded?

  • @00martoneniris86
    @00martoneniris86 6 месяцев назад +6

    What if China colonized Siberia

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +3

      This is interesting, somebody suggested something similar. I can work with that.

    • @HistoricalGuy417
      @HistoricalGuy417 5 месяцев назад

      Wait this actually seems kinda cool!
      Backstory:
      So bassicaly during the Korean invasion of Japan since it WAS a Protectorate so now with this happening the Chinese Diet ( Qing Diet ) the Qing government would decide to quickly modernize. Now modernizing a strong navy would be made, the French emperor would make an alliance with Qing allowing for a small pass across Indo-China and across Indonesia allowing for a quick may into Arabia!
      So now with this happening very small colonies would be made in small islands in the Indian Ocean now with this happening the Chinese would build a strong like Navy, Army, and everything in order to fund a strong amount of colonies!
      So now quickly after YEARS and YEARSS of building a strong navy, and army, and economy the Japanese invasion would fail now instead Naxi Germany would choose China as a Allie allowing them into Siberia.
      During the German invasion of Russia with this happening the Chinese force of over 2M - 4M forces and over 500K artillery divisions, a MASSIVE naval fleet, and a very strong like reserve ( using the reserve systems ) this force would launch into Russia already having a strong amount of forces near Mongolia in Mongolia thousands of Chinese would speed thru.
      In 1944 the Chinese would quickly destroy the Indo-China French and British colonies not allowing them to quickly arrive into conflict against the Allie’s, at least a. Stronger Allies.
      So quickly in 1946 after a massive war in Siberia many Siberian Nationalists would quickly rebel wanting a brand new small occupied Parliament would now begin to be occupied by China so after the massive war against Russia some pieces in Siberia, and original Qing lands would be taken back ( also islands near Finland ;)

    • @HistoricalGuy417
      @HistoricalGuy417 5 месяцев назад

      @@rewriting-historylook

    • @anthonym1910
      @anthonym1910 5 месяцев назад

      They did and then they were invaded by the Mongol successor state called the Russian Empire

  • @gengarzilla1685
    @gengarzilla1685 6 месяцев назад

    Relative of the country's previous wartime monarch becoming President in a new republican regime, dismantling the republic and installing themselves as monarch, and then the country gets its butt crushed hard in a war that removes this monarch to restore a republic. Where have we heard that story play out?

  • @chill-ified2913
    @chill-ified2913 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome! Can you please try to make the commonwealth be restored in Poland after world war 1? What if Russia and Germany don’t invade? Another cool scenario could be what if the red forces end up losing to the white forces, like maybe the armed forces of south Russia march on Moscow and maybe the northwestern army ends up having a major success and captures Saint Petersburg

  • @jaysvideos9107
    @jaysvideos9107 6 месяцев назад

    Pov: *You chose the Oppose Hitler Path*

  • @austinwinston1231
    @austinwinston1231 6 месяцев назад +1

    I dont understand. You lost me when you said Wilhelm III would go to war with France and the UK. What is the reason for this war?
    The ultranationalist in his coalition would still demand anchluss and Studentenland and none of that would change. The only thing that would be different is his policy against Poland. Can you explain why he would go against his colition partners and supporters by not expanding German sphere in central europe (something even his father wanted) and instead go to war with the allies who didn't even want war historically?

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад

      I said that I would go unrealistic, as I have no idea what could happen next, I gave a big warning for about 20 seconds. I choose this as it would make for a cooler scenario, not claiming that this is the most likely. I said during the end that I will just stop caring about reality as I couldn't continue in a realistic way.

    • @austinwinston1231
      @austinwinston1231 6 месяцев назад

      @@rewriting-history alright, I understand. I learnt some new things about the topic from the first half of the video though. That was really well done. Had no idea he even wanted to run!

  • @y.r._
    @y.r._ 6 месяцев назад +1

    What the hell is up with the constant "I can't say for sure, this may be unrealistic, too many assumptions" that I see in so many Alternate History videos nowadays? Just do the Scenario and stop preemptively apologizing.

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад

      Alternate history is a constant fight between realism and non realism. If I don't clarify, I will get attacked that what I do is unrealistic and so on. It's a though balance and that's why we all do it

    • @y.r._
      @y.r._ 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@rewriting-history Thing is, if you are completely unrealistic, you will get attacked no matter what. It's called controversy and it's a good thing. Just present your thoughts and try your best, and stand by it. If you mess up, admit and correct it. Wasting a third of your video with talks about how unrealistic your own scenario is, instead of just staying on the topic, benefits exactly no one. Use your energy to give us a good scenario instead of coming up with excuses.

  • @ДаниилУсик-б7х
    @ДаниилУсик-б7х 6 месяцев назад

    What if Hungary anshlussed Austria and proclaimed hungro-Austria?

  • @imlimpoism9260
    @imlimpoism9260 6 месяцев назад

    what if romania united earlier?

  • @mappingshaman5280
    @mappingshaman5280 6 месяцев назад

    Realism: 9/10. The germans certainly couldn't have done well at war without the extreme focus on rearmament, the seizure of jewish assets and the annexation of czechoslovakia none of which could happen with wilhelm iii in charge. However you are ignoring 2 things.
    Number one: the position of president really didn't have that much authority, being chancellor was more important
    Number two: the soviets had one of the worlds largest armies and tank forces and a really strong industry. If they went against essentially the 1939 allies whom stilk hadn't fully rearmed and still thought the war was going to be like world war one, they'd probably take at least all of continental europe. Especially as they wouldn't be the ones being invaded so the purge wouldn't matter because they'd recover from the purge first. Also with the soviets invading they're not losing their industry and russia is a lot further away from britain than germany so the bombing campaign wouldn't happen. Also the soviets wouldn't ally with japan so america joining the war is significantly less likely. So overall i think the soviets would probably dominate continental europe and then start expanding into european colonies in the middle east and south asia before eventually getting halted somewhere with the war ending in essentially a soviet victory by default due to an inability of either side to advance.

  • @FirieifjcjfbdkdjekDjkdndldhdk
    @FirieifjcjfbdkdjekDjkdndldhdk 6 месяцев назад

    What if sinchai revolution didnt happen

  • @Paul2kdj69
    @Paul2kdj69 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wilhelm the 3rd becoming the german fuhrer is not possible

  • @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja
    @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja 6 месяцев назад

    Why wouldn't Wilhelm be friendly with Czechoslovakia?

  • @denzblog2710
    @denzblog2710 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wilhem III becoming president is impossible

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад

      You can in the comments just to say that, right? :D

  • @Cat_DeGaulle
    @Cat_DeGaulle 6 месяцев назад

    POV: You choose the oppose hitler path.

  • @1kracuauker797
    @1kracuauker797 6 месяцев назад

    Napoleon III part 2

  • @KapustaArtem
    @KapustaArtem 5 месяцев назад

    What is this accent? I can’t understand a half of what he is saying

  • @dogsittinggay7273
    @dogsittinggay7273 6 месяцев назад +7

    Could you do a video abt what if Bulgaria became the rival to the United States in the cold wat

    • @rewriting-history
      @rewriting-history  6 месяцев назад +1

      Didn't expect that to be one of the first comments, but you know what, sure! I'll it as a short. (April fools passed)

    • @dogsittinggay7273
      @dogsittinggay7273 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@rewriting-historythanks also for a serious one could you do what if a coup happened in Germany during ww2 by the wermacht or SS

  • @shadowmidas5062
    @shadowmidas5062 6 месяцев назад

    "Oppose Hitler" focus selected

  • @stickmanteam6108
    @stickmanteam6108 6 месяцев назад +3

    Yay germany

  • @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja
    @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja 6 месяцев назад

    I could see a scenario in which Wilhelm doesn't antagonise the Allies. Perhaps he would portray himself as a Crusader against communism, thus getting the Allies' blessing to rearm. After build up, the New German Empire could invade the Soviets with the aid of many of its neighbours. The coalition would crush the Soviets and Eastern Europe would be rearranged. Perhaps he never attacks the Allies.

    • @Fallout3131
      @Fallout3131 6 месяцев назад

      Russia became communist because of world war 1, that doesn’t make sense…
      If he didn’t antagonize the allies world war 1 doesn’t start the way it did and Russia isn’t gobbled up by communism.

    • @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja
      @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@Fallout3131 We're talking about the same Wilhelm, right? I'm talking about the 3rd.

    • @Fallout3131
      @Fallout3131 6 месяцев назад

      @@Tommuli_Haudankaivaja Sorry sir please forgive… 😢

    • @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja
      @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja 6 месяцев назад

      @@Fallout3131 I'm not angry, just a little confused of how you managed to get the Wilhelm wrong. The video is about the 3rd after all.