Motives of France
- George Clemenceau leader of France (Walrus)
- Wanted to dismember Germany
- Weaken Germany so they could never make war again
- Wanted severe reparations paid
Interesting Fact
For nine years he concentrated on his journalism, penning daily articles for La Justice and founding Le Bloc in 1900.
Quote
"I don't know whether war is an interlude during peace, or peace an interlude during war."
-George Clemenceau
-George Clemenceau
Subjunctive Question
What is the Paris Peace Confrence had not have been held in France? Would it have made a difference?
Summary
France under the control of George Clemenceau was much more harsh on Germany then the USA was. He wanted to weaken Germany to the point where they had no say in the world. He wanted to dismember Germany and make them pay severe reparations that would have been impossible to pay off.