Treaty of Versailles

Germany recognizes the complete independence of the Czecho-Slovak State which will include… the frontiers of this state.

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Germany, in conformity with the action already taken by the Allied and Associated Powers, recognizes the complete independence of Poland.

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Germany renounces… all her rights and titles over her overseas possessions.

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The German military forces shall be demobilized and reduced… must not exceed one hundred thousand men.

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Germany accepts the responsibility…for causing all the loss and damage to which the Allied and Associated Governments and their nationals have been subjected as a consequence of the war imposed upon them by the aggression of Germany and her allies.

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There is no evidence of these principles – inalienable fundamental rights – in the peace document that has been laid before us.

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Germany has… a natural claim to take part in colonial work…which is not recognized by a treaty of peace that deprives Germany of all her colonies.

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The amount of such compensation (reparations) is to be determined… by Germany’s enemies, Germany taking no part.

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It is incompatible with the idea of national self-determination for two and one-half million Germans to be torn away from their native land against their own will.

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Millions of Germans dwelling along our frontiers are to be forced to remain part of the newly created Czecho-Slovakian State.

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