You’re also neglecting the “War Guilt Clause” - it’s easier to see how this would’ve enraged Germany when you consider the fact that it wasn’t “just Germany” that caused World War I. All the great powers were tied up in nationalism, militarism, imperialism, etc etc.
WWII - different story. 100% Germany’s fault. But, WWI - I don’t think it’s reasonable to suggest the blame should have been laid squarely on Germany. And, a lot of Germans felt this way in the years after the war (perhaps justifiably so).
MrYuek t1_ja3u1a2 wrote
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You’re also neglecting the “War Guilt Clause” - it’s easier to see how this would’ve enraged Germany when you consider the fact that it wasn’t “just Germany” that caused World War I. All the great powers were tied up in nationalism, militarism, imperialism, etc etc.
WWII - different story. 100% Germany’s fault. But, WWI - I don’t think it’s reasonable to suggest the blame should have been laid squarely on Germany. And, a lot of Germans felt this way in the years after the war (perhaps justifiably so).