Treaty of Versailles Enacted
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Date
January 10, 1920
Type
World
Author
htristian82
Location
France
Categories
Political & Governance
Event Details
On January 10, 1920, the Treaty of Versailles officially came into force, ending World War I. It imposed harsh reparations and territorial losses on Germany.
The treaty's punitive terms fostered deep resentment in Germany, contributing to the rise of Adolf Hitler and the outbreak of World War II.