The Treaty of Versailles (ended WWI)

On June 28th of 1919, The Allied Powers and Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles. This Treaty brought up many important details on everything from on who’s to blame to how things are going to be different in Europe. By having Germany sign the treaty in the Palace of Versailles (hence the name) in the winners territory also showed easily Germany went along with this. This treaty marked the end of WWI. Germany signed a treaty that put all the blame on them for damage and casualties caused in this war. Not only that but Germany military size got limited to 100,00o men and a maximum of 6 naval battleships. Germany couldn't have submarines or an air force either. All of these statements in the treaty piled up for as Germany also had to pay for the entire damage not just take the blame for it. To make matters worse all the countries Germany had control of were released from their grips. The territory Germany claimed in Africa during the age of imperialism was withdrawn.

Though I do blame Germany for being extremely brutal in wars not only because they are very well organized and deadly but making them pay for all the repercussions wasn't the right thing to do. As for reparations go of £6,600 million really made their economy declined so much that I doubt they were able to support themselves while paying off their debts. Also let’s not forget that other countries were involved in this war and the spark of this war began when the assassination of the archduke took place. As far as payback goes I believe the rise of Fascism signified the beginning. Adolf Hitler saw the Treaty of Versailles as discrimination and un-rightful punishment towards the Germans. In fact Germany did have the most casualties, why were they taking all the blame for this.

By adding insult to injury Germany also lost 10% of its land. Austria and Turkey also signed different treaties which made them both new countries even though they lost land, they didn't face the same repercussions like Germany. I don't blame Germany in the end thought the Treaty of Versailles was a bit harsh. I mean wasn't Germany just standing up for Austria once the archduke was killed. Maybe things would have been different if this treaty wasn't so rough towards the Germans. I still think Hitler would have gone into power in some way knowing how clever he was but I think European history would be a lot different if it wasn't for the Treaty of Versailles.