The Treaty of Versailles was too harsh for the German population. The Terms of the Treaty such as the war guilt, the reparations, and the colonial losses weakened Germany economically, , militarily, and territorially. The Treaty of Versailles contributed in various other problems such as the hyperinflation, and in long term the Second World War.
On the other hand, Germany had to be punished for starting the WW1 so that aggression would be defeated, and prevent future wars. However, the terms of the Treaty were too harsh, and instead of defeating an aggression they started another one that was even stronger and more revengeful. The Treaty could have been even harsher if Clemenseau got his way. This presentation presents both viewpoints, i.e. that the Treaty of Versailles was indeed too harsh; On the contrary, it also presents evidence that show that the Treaty of Versailles was not too harsh. After these evidence are presented it arrives to its conclusion.
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