The ever increasing penalties of consequence for Germany greatly increased their anger and their cause to restore their pride. Before the start of World War One Germany already had a great military size and a booming economy to back it up, resulting in Germany being the number one power in Europe at the time. The people’s pride in their nation grew at a ever steading rate, however there was a dark side. Germany also wanted to show the rest of Europe what they could do. Seeing a great opportunity with Austria-Hungary and Serbia along with Russia backing Serbia up went to at war each other, Germany lept for it, eager for blood. Still remembering the bitter taste of defeat against France, they took up conflict with them. The pride that came with …show more content…
The ever so growing fear in the hearts of Germans caused them to spring into action with rebellion in mind. However, with limited amount of munitions, troops, and weapons the cause to fight back was to far beyond their capabilities. Germany was not allowed to “exceed over 100,000 men, including officers…” (Doc B) The troops they were allowed to have were only reserve troops and none being full-time. The feeling of being secure was a ghost to the German people. Unlike the surrounding countries, the countries have thousands and numbering to millions of troops for defense, peacekeeping, offensive campaigns, etc. With Germany surrounded by millions of troops, the people feel like their in a prison. In addition to that it adds the feeling that the people are being constantly watched and monitored. The ever growing fear and hatred was put into action. The hatred caused by the Versailles Treaty made Germany stronger and a force to reckon with. With a lack of support the League of Nations did not have the ability to suppress Germanyś uprisings and growing military. The nations surrounding Germany were already weakened by World War One. In part to that, they also did not want to start another war while they were still recovering. This would eventually lead to Germany starting World War