Could European governments survive if the First World War continued to 1920?
Short answerSome probably could, but several major powers would face growing strain, and the war lasts only if the Allied ground advance stalls.
NotesIn a war lasting until 1920, Britain, the Scandinavian governments, and Spain are considered comparatively stable. France and Italy could face greater difficulty, while Austria-Hungary and Germany present more complicated cases. Germany could remain more stable than appearances suggest if major battlefield defeats were avoided. This scenario requires the late Allied advance to stall, because British Army successes intensified the German government's difficulties. The French Army was badly worn, and the American Army was still building the strength and capability needed to lead an advance. If British logistics and support had failed to sustain the offensive, the fighting could have continued much longer.