The Treaty of Versailles (1919)

Treaty of Versailles:

• Germany signed on 28 June 1919

• Alsace and Lorraine returned to France, Eupen and Malmédy to Belgium, West Prussia to Poland, and North Schleswig returned to Denmark

• German colonies in Africa became mandates under the league

• The demilitarisation of the Rhineland

• The Saar Valley would be administered by the League of Nations for 15 years, and France could use its coal mines. A plebiscite would be held after 15 years to decide its return to either Germany or France

• The German army was limited to 100 000 troops, no tanks, military aircrafts, submarines and only 6 battleships

• Anschluss between Austria and Germany was forbidden

• Forced to sign the ‘War Guilt Clause’