World War II could have been avoided if the terms in the Treaty of Versailles were not so harsh against Germany. Firstly, Part II of the treaty stripped Germany of a substantial portion of their territory. Losing that much your land and population would greatly hinder any country, and certainly create a certain resentment towards the surrounding countries that gained territory through the treaty. One of Hitler’s main points of action was to take over territory in Europe, which the desire to do so may have been increased by the treaty. Secondly, Part V of the treaty forced Germany’s armies down to a significantly smaller size, which most likely left the country to feel vulnerable after having a large force for so long. This may have led Germany