The treaty, signed between the victorious Allied Powers and the defeated Germany, imposed on Germany territorial losses, military restrictions, and heavy war reparations. The text contained provisions placing responsibility for the war on Germany, and it provided for the establishment of the League of Nations. The treaty's harsh terms gave rise to deep reactions in Germany.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Treaty of Versailles?
- The Treaty of Versailles is one of the principal peace treaties, signed in 1919 at the Palace of Versailles near Paris, that formally ended World War I.
- When did Treaty of Versailles happen?
- 1919 CE
- Where did Treaty of Versailles take place?
- Versailles, Paris