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Most of the 'punishment' arose out of the war itself and the defeat. For example, the communications infrastructure largely collapsed. (This includes the phone network and postal service as well as road and rail transport). This made travel and the distribution of goods, including food, very difficult. Even 15 months after the end of the war the rail journey from Munich to Hamburg took about 72 hours! In most cities of any real size the roads in and around the centre were difficult to use as they were littered with rubble from bombing. Obviously, none of this was deliberate 'punishment', but the result of events. Germans living east of the rivers Oder and Neisse were forced to move westwards. There was a huge expulsion by Poland, Russia - and also by Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia. In all, about 11.7 million Germans were expelled and at least one million perished in the process. Conditions were very bad indeed in many cases. The Soviet Union (and to some extent also Britain and France) received reparations. Germany itself was divided into four zones and run by the Allies. Apart from the expulsions, it's hard to say how much of this was 'punishment'. In the longer run, West Germany benefitted greatly from the Cold War - and to a much more limited extent that also applied in East Germany. Both German states became front-line states in the Cold War ... Joncey ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Punishment 1. Admit gulit for starting the war. 2.Pay $30 million in damages to the Allies for their costs in the war. 3.The German army & Navy were to reduce in size and its air force was disbanded. 4.Germany coloines in Africa and Asia were taken. 5.Germany had to return land that was taken on the Franco-Prussian War back to France and lose land to the new nation of Poland. ~Justine
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∙ 14y agoBecause Germany was no longer in a position to defend itself. Britain and the United States did not want to punish Germany as much as they did, and wanted free plebiscites. France wanted to destroy Germany, and so forced many of their territories away without plebiscite - for instance, Alsace-Lorraine was taken without plebiscite as the French knew they would lose - Alsace was and still is German speaking.
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∙ 12y agoThe germans had to pay over 300, billion pounds as they destroyed france and the frech needed money for repairs. Also if they haddened payed t could have started another world war! XD
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∙ 11y agoThey were never punished for causing ww2
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Treaty that set out how Germany should be punished for World War one?
The Treaty of Versailles.
What document ended world war 1 and severely punished Germany?
Treaty of Versailles
Was Germany a autocracy during World War 2?
Germany was very much an autocracy during World War 2.
Which country was the primary enemy in world war 1?
Germany , though they didnt start the war they were all around the strongest army in the world and the reason the war stretched as long as it did, and also why in the treaty of Versailles were punished the most
What were the issues surrounding World War I?
The fist phase was how Germany had to forcibly gave away their territories =, because most of other Europe countries thought that they should be punished. This is called the Treaty of Versailles. Another isuue was that Germany had to pay sums amout of money called, reparations to the victors.
What punished Germany in world war 1?
Jesus
How was Germany punished for it role in world war 1?
Germany was punished for its role in World War I by the requirement of war reparations. Germany was unable to pay the high costs and eventually went into complete economic failure.
Who punished germany after World War 1?
Primarely France.
What treaty ended world war 1 and punished Germany for its role in the war?
The Treaty of Versaille ended World War I.
What treaty set how Germany should be punished for World War 1?
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What country was punished for World War 1?
Germany, because of the treaty of Versailles
Was the cause of World War 2 because of the treaty?
Yes, the treaty punished Germany too much by taking land and money.
What was the peace agreement at the end of world war 1 severely punished Germany?
The "war guilt clause" -Germany was blamed for everything. .
Treaty that set out how Germany should be punished for World War one?
The Treaty of Versailles.
What ended World War 1 and punished Germany?
The Treaty of Versailles of 28 June 1919.
What us the treaty that ended the world war 1 and what country was punished severely?
treaty of versailles germany
What treaty was set out so Germany should be punished for World War 1?
It was known as the Treaty of Versailles.
