The Treaty of Versailles, 1919

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Simeon Netchev
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published on 21 September 2024
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An infographic illustrating the Treaty of Versailles siigned on 28 June, 1919. The treaty, following the armistice of 11 November 1918, formally ended the First World War and imposed severe territorial, military, and financial penalties on Germany, including the loss of key territories, military restrictions and the requirement to pay heavy reparations. It also included the War Guilt Clause, which held Germany responsible for the war. The treaty established the League of Nations, aimed at preventing future conflicts, but its punitive terms contributed to future unrest in Europe.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2024, September 21). The Treaty of Versailles, 1919. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19472/the-treaty-of-versailles-1919/

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Treaty of Versailles, 1919." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 21, 2024. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19472/the-treaty-of-versailles-1919/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Treaty of Versailles, 1919." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 21 Sep 2024. Web. 28 Feb 2025.

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