Alternate History of World War II

The video explores an alternate history where Russia wins the Russo-Japanese War, altering global alliances and power dynamics. It examines the potential impacts on Russia, Japan, and the world, including changes in military strategies, political landscapes, and economic developments. The narrative speculates on how these changes could affect major historical events like World War I and II, and the rise of fascism and communism.

What was the main reason for the competition between Russia and Japan in Manchuria?

• Control over the Chinese government

• Access to natural resources

• Influence in the region

• Expansion of their empires

In the alternate history, what was one of the key factors that led to Russia's victory in the Russo-Japanese War?

• Superior naval technology

• Better leadership

• More advanced weaponry

• Allied support from Europe

How did the Russian victory in the alternate history affect Korea?

• Korea became a Japanese colony

• Korea was divided into North and South

• Korea gained independence

• Korea became a Russian client state

What was the impact of the alternate history on the British alliances?

• Britain allied with Russia

• Britain allied with Japan

• Britain remained neutral

• Britain allied with Germany

In the alternate history, what was a significant consequence of the Central Powers' victory in World War I?

• The survival of the Ottoman Empire

• The rise of communism in Russia

• The division of Germany

• The collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

How did the alternate history affect the political landscape in Russia?

• Russia became a democratic republic

• Russia remained a monarchy

• Russia turned towards fascism

• Russia became a communist state

What was a potential outcome of World War II in the alternate history?

• A quick victory for the Allies

• A stalemate leading to peace negotiations

• A prolonged conflict with no clear winner

• A decisive victory for the Central Powers

In the alternate history, how did the absence of communism affect Russia's economy?

• It grew rapidly towards first world status

• It stagnated due to lack of innovation

• It remained largely agrarian

• It declined due to political instability

What was the effect of the alternate history on the British Empire?

• It collapsed rapidly

• It became a republic

• It expanded significantly

• It maintained its dominance longer

How did the alternate history impact the rise of American power?

• America remained isolated

• America became a British colony

• America became a global superpower

• America's rise was delayed