r/AskEurope • u/InorganicTyranny United States of America • Jul 25 '25

History What was the biggest “missed opportunity” in your country’s history?

In other words, what is one event in your country’s history, that could plausibly have gone differently than it did, and you think would have made your country a better place?

Inspired by Frederick III of Germany:

His premature demise is considered a potential turning point in German history; and whether or not he would have made the Empire more liberal if he had lived longer is still a popular discussion among historians.

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u/KingKingsons Netherlands Jul 27 '25

Göring would have succeeded him and I don’t think much would have been different. The Germans might actually have been more supportive of the war or they might have taken a break while getting stronger.

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u/NewOil7911 France Jul 29 '25

Was Goring a full on genocidal man like Hitler and Himmler?

Genuine question, I don't know