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Speculating on how Sweden could have secured victory opens the door to alternative outcomes in European politics. Charles XII could have accepted an early peace offer from Peter the Great, allowing Sweden to maintain control over the Baltic Sea. If only Charles had pressed his advantage after the Battle of Narva, he might have decimated Peter's forces, potentially sidelining Russia's ambitions for a western port.
Imagining a successful Swedish campaign posits that the empire could have fortified its territory and expanded further into territories like Ingria, solidifying its influence in the region. The repercussions would ripple across Europe, fundamentally altering the power balance for years to come.