Was the Treaty of Versailles harsh or lenient to Germany?
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 04:10:07
The Treaty of Versailles was harsh to Germany. The reparations to the Allies was a heavy burden to Germany, it could not rebuild the economy after the war. The territorial arrangement led to loss of land and loss of Germans. The disarmament weakened its military power.
Firstly, reparation of $6,600 millions for the losses and damages caused by the war to the Allies was a heavy burden to Germany. It had no money but it needed
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their economy. These simulate the Germans.
Thirdly, Germany was totally disarmed. To protect France and Belgium from the attack from Germany, Rhineland was demilitarised for 15 years. This treaty clause totally weakened its military power.
Fourthly, Germany was declared guilty of causing the war. It was harsh that this war was not all Germany's guilty, but it was forced to admit the responsibility. It is unreasonable.
In conclusion, the Treaty of Versailles was harsh to Germany.
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