The First World War: Final Moments of War

OTTO DIX "Selbstbildnis mit Artillerie-Helm" (Self-Portrait Wearing a Gunner's Helmet)" 1914

This self portrait of Otto Dix reveals the uncertainty that WWI brought. The soldier who has a big badge on his helmet, which is a sign of honor has a worried look on his face. You'll also notice that the background is very dark which can symbolize death, the many deaths brought on by war

Today we discussed the treaty of Versailles and its affects on the countries on Europe and beyond. WWI ended with the signing of the treaty of Versailles which was signed at the palace of Versailles in Paris. this treaty was not a very stable treaty because it was unfair. An unfair treaty, i believe is doomed to fail. All allied powers were present at this meeting accept the defeated axis powers. The allied powers basically told what the losing powers what to do and did not give them a chance to have any input. When a country is told what to do, that country will have hostility and resentment. It is very much like a teenager and a parent. If that teenager is just told what to do by his or her parents without being allowed to talk, that teenager will rebel. this is exactly what Germany did. At least it is what they will do. Also the war guilt clause really punished Germany. Although the war was not Germany's fault, she was blamed. Germany was just caught up in a series of alliances that brought about war. The incident, the shooting of Franz Ferdinand, that brought about the war did not even involve Germany. Because of this guilt clause, Germany forever hated the allied powers.
We also talked today about Wilson's 14 points. Woodrow Wilson of the U.S. wanted peace in Europe. He wanted freedom of the seas, he also did not want Germany to be so severely punished that they would seek revenge.
WWI led to a great amount of losses but it also led to the uses of new technology. New countries were also formed as a result of the peace talks. The people of the former countries must have not felt a difference when they were told that they were living in a new country. For example the people of Serbia must not have felt a difference when they found out that their country was now called Yugoslavia.