In this episode, we’ll examine Germany’s exclusion from the 1919 Paris Peace Conference and the stark contrast between their expectations and reality. We’ll discuss Germany’s hope for a settlement based on Wilson’s Fourteen Points, which promoted self-determination and the League of Nations, and how the Allied “Big Four” instead pursued policies to weaken Germany, particularly under French pressure. Finally, we’ll explore the non-negotiable terms of the Treaty of Versailles and the lasting resentment it caused, leading to the branding of its signatories as “November Criminals” in Germany. Join us as we unpack the consequences of this dictated peace.

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