[64], In Central Europe Germany was to recognize the independence of Czechoslovakia (which had actually been controlled by Austria) and cede parts of the province of Upper Silesia.[n. [xi] These sharpening ethnic conflicts would lead to public demands to reattach the annexed territory in 1938 and become a pretext for Hitler's annexations of Czechoslovakia and parts of Poland. [174], French historian Raymond Cartier states that millions of ethnic Germans in the Sudetenland and in Posen-West Prussia were placed under foreign rule in a hostile environment, where harassment and violation of rights by authorities are documented. Moreover, the comparatively few Danzig Jews were offered easier refuge in safe countries because of favorable Free City migration quotas. Not even Napoleon himself could touch England. In article 6, the Polish government undertook not to conclude any international agreements regarding Danzig without previous consultation with the Free City's government.[22]. The province of Posen (now Poznań), which had come under Polish control during the Greater Poland Uprising, was also to be ceded to Poland. Furthermore, German negotiators were excluded to deny them an opportunity to divide the Allies diplomatically. Blanke alleged "coercion of various kinds even in the face of an allied occupation regime" occurred, and that Germany granted votes to those "who had been born in Upper Silesia but no longer resided there". Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}54°21′N 18°40′E / 54.350°N 18.667°E / 54.350; 18.667. Danzig A city of both German and Polish people. . . . This is not at all a top-down history of the diffusion of ideas about national self-determination. Heads of State of the Free City of Danzig On 31 March 1939, the British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, announced in the House of Commons a "guarantee" of Polish independence, stating that Britain would go to war with Germany if there was an attempt to end Polish independence, though Chamberlain pointedly excluded the borders of Poland from the "guarantee". Germany lost 13 percent of its territory, including 10 percent of its population. The city remained part of Prussia until 1920, becoming part of the Reich in 1871. Germany was prohibited from the arms trade, limits were imposed on the type and quantity of weapons and prohibited from the manufacture or stockpile of chemical weapons, armoured cars, tanks and military aircraft.[n. It was a leading player in the Prussian Confederation directed against the Teutonic Monastic State of Prussia. The Lutheran congregation of St. Mary's Church could relocate its valuable parament collection and the presbytery granted it on loan to St. Annen Museum in Lübeck after the war. Signed on June 28, 1919, as an end to the First World War, The Treaty of Versailles was supposed to ensure a lasting peace by punishing Germany and setting up a League of Nations to solve diplomatic problems. The presence of the League of Nations however still guaranteed a minimum of legal certainty. [70][71][72] As compensation for the German invasion of Portuguese Africa, Portugal was granted the Kionga Triangle, a sliver of German East Africa in northern Mozambique. [111] [23][70] The opposition also protested to the League of Nations, as did the Jewish Community of Danzig. The treaty blamed Germany for instigating the war, and imposed harsh penalties in the form of demilitarization, enormous reparations and lost territory. Barnett asserts that its post-war eastern borders were safer, because the former Austrian Empire fractured after the war into smaller, weaker states, Russia was wracked by revolution and civil war, and the newly restored Poland was no match for even a defeated Germany. [19] Beck stated that Danzig "regardless of what it is worth as an object" had become a "symbol" in Poland that was so important that Poland should go to war over the issue. [134][120] Wilson further reduced the garrison to 6,500 men, before Warren G. Harding's inauguration in 1921. In 1569, when Royal Prussia's estates agreed to incorporate the region into the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, the city insisted on preserving its special status. The British military historian Correlli Barnett claimed that the Treaty of Versailles was "extremely lenient in comparison with the peace terms that Germany herself, when she was expecting to win the war, had had in mind to impose on the Allies". [174] Peukert noted that because of the "millenarian hopes" created in Germany during World War I when for a time it appeared that Germany was on the verge of conquering all of Europe, any peace treaty the Allies of World War I imposed on the defeated German Reich were bound to create a nationalist backlash, and there was nothing the Allies could have done to avoid that backlash. [67], The German policy openly changed immediately after the Munich Conference in October 1938, when German Minister of Foreign Affairs Joachim von Ribbentrop demanded the incorporation of the Free City into the Reich. [136] Ordinary people in Danzig were described as being highly worried in the last days of August 1939 as it become apparent that war was imminent. [170] Finally, Evans argued that it is untrue that Versailles caused the premature end of the Republic, instead contending that it was the Great Depression of the early 1930s that put an end to German democracy. [13][need quotation to verify] For their part, the representatives of the German population of Danzig complained about being severed from Germany, and constantly demanded that the Free City of Danzig be reincorporated into the Reich. Wilson firmly opposed harsh treatment on Germany. [64] The East Prussia plebiscite was held on 11 July 1920. Wilson's former friend Edward Mandell House, present at the negotiations, wrote in his diary on 29 June 1919: I am leaving Paris, after eight fateful months, with conflicting emotions. [132] The same meeting appointed Forster the Danzig State President, through this was due to Forster's long-running rivalry with Arthur Greiser, a völkisch fanatic who regarded Forster as too soft on the Poles. Matull, "Ostdeutschlands Arbeiterbewegung", p. 419. Wilson, a Democrat, refused to include prominent Republicans in the American delegation making his efforts seem partisan, and contributed to a risk of political defeat at home. [131], The French Army of the Rhine was initially 250,000 men strong, including at a peak 40,000 African colonial troops (Troupes coloniales). Whether Hitler dreams of regaining all the lost territory no one but himself knows , but certainly he is working for the return of overseas colonies and of Danzig … "[42], Clemenceau told Wilson: "America is far away, protected by the ocean. 9][119], In late 1918, American, Belgian, British, and French troops entered the Rhineland to enforce the armistice. Almost 20% were Poles from areas of former Eastern Poland annexed by the USSR (many from Wilno Voivodeship). 15], Article 119 of the treaty required Germany to renounce sovereignty over former colonies and Article 22 converted the territories into League of Nations mandates under the control of Allied states.[n. By 1920, the BAOR consisted of only 40,594 men and the following year had been further reduced to 12,421. Chronicles the author's life during his stay at the Kolyma prison camp in Siberia Many were sent to their deaths at Nazi concentration camps, including nearby Stutthof (now Sztutowo, Poland).[10]. Found inside – Page 4It is contended that this proof was furnished to the President ( 1 ) on June 28 , 1919 , when provision was made for the establishment of the Free City of Danzig in the Treaty of Versailles , of which the United States was a signatory ... [113], Memel remained under the authority of the League of Nations, with a French military garrison, until January 1923. The executive body of that ecclesiastical province, the consistory (est. American policy experts, unaware of these secret agreements, nonetheless suggested that Japan had adopted a Prussian model that would imperil China's own search for autonomy, and these considerations influenced Wilson. [102], Several disputes between Danzig and Poland occurred in the sequel. [129] Beck disliked Kennard and kept him in the dark about what Poland would do if Danzig voted to rejoin Germany, but also about the state of German-Polish relations, much to the vexation of the Foreign Office. [131] However, the leaders of the Free City sent a message to Berlin on 19 August 1939 saying: "Gauleiter Forster intends to extend claims...Should the Poles yield again it is intended to increase the claims further in order to make accord impossible". [x], French economist Étienne Mantoux disputed that analysis. The German Kaiserliche Marine was mainly restricted to the German Bight and used commerce raiders and unrestricted submarine warfare for a counter-blockade. Female guards in Nazi concentration camps Archived 2008, Anna M. Cienciala. A Communist Party was founded in 1921 with its origins in the Spartacus League and the Communist Party of East Prussia. "Scheidemann: "Welche Hand müßte nicht verdorren, die sich und uns in diese Fesseln legt? [143] The judicial system was one of the main tools of extermination policy towards Poles led by Nazi Germany in the city and verdicts were motivated by statements that Poles were subhuman. The country had suffered high casualties, yet failed to achieve most of its major war goals, notably gaining control of the Dalmatian coast and Fiume. But this principle, the Germans expected, would also justify a union between Germany and the Germans of what now remained of Austria after the collapse of the previous November. Germany - Germany - The Treaty of Versailles: In its final form, the Treaty of Versailles contained many provisions that the Germans had fully expected. The Confederation stipulated with the Polish king, Casimir IV Jagiellon, that the Polish Crown would be invested with the role of head of state of western parts of Prussia (Royal Prussia). [citation needed] Germany was to demobilize sufficient soldiers by 31 March 1920 to leave an army of no more than 100,000 men in a maximum of seven infantry and three cavalry divisions. These members formed over 50 commissions that made various recommendations, many of which were incorporated into the final text of the treaty. Bofors was bought by Krupp, and in 1921 German troops were sent to Sweden to test weapons. Eventually a plebiscite was to allow Saarlanders to choose whether or not they wished to rejoin Germany. [113] Between 1919 and 1921, three major outbreaks of violence took place between German and Polish civilians, resulting in German and Polish military forces also becoming involved. Splett remained bishop after the German annexation of the Free City. [147] 2019. Bernadotte Everly Schmitt wrote that "there is no reason to believe that the Allied governments were insincere when they stated at the beginning of Part V of the Treaty ... that in order to facilitate a general reduction of the armament of all nations, Germany was to be required to disarm first." [148] By 1947, 126,472 Danzigers of German ethnicity were expelled to Germany from Gdańsk, and 101,873 Poles from Central Poland and 26,629 from Soviet-annexed Eastern Poland took their place (these figures refer to the city of Gdańsk itself, not to the whole area of pre-war Free City).[148]. Reaction in Italy to the treaty was extremely negative. [29] Administration was finally dissolved when the city was occupied by the Soviets in 1945. Historical consensus is that the charges were exaggerated for political and propaganda purposes, and that the colonial troops behaved far better than their white counterparts. India also made a substantial troop contribution, although under direct British control, unlike the Dominions. [126], Belgium maintained an occupation force of roughly 10,000 troops throughout the initial years. The Treaty of Versailles held Germany responsible for starting the war and liable for massive material damages. The treaty recognized Portuguese sovereignty over these areas and awarded her small portions of Germany's bordering overseas colonies. Ribbentrop ordered Count Hans-Adolf von Moltke, the German ambassador to Poland, not to negotiate with the Poles over Danzig as it was always Ribbentrop's great fear that the Poles might actually agree to the Free City returning to Germany, thereby depriving the Reich out of its pretext for attacking Poland. [53], Lloyd George also intended to maintain a European balance of power to thwart a French attempt to establish itself as the dominant European power. Found insideThis study critically examines Woodrow Wilson's acceptance of the principle of national self-determination and his role in implementing it at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919. Several percent came from the city of Warsaw, which had been largely destroyed in 1944. [124][127], The British Second Army, with some 275,000 veteran soldiers, entered Germany in late 1918. [3] The Free City was under League of Nations protection and put into a binding customs union with Poland. The following year, on 23 March 1939, Germany annexed Memel from Lithuania. At the Yalta Conference in February 1945, the Allies agreed that the city would become part of Poland. In contrast to Germany, which exercised capital outflow control since 1931, emigration of Danzig's Jews was nonetheless somewhat easier, with capital transfers enabled by the Bank of Danzig. Upon learning of the full terms of the treaty, the German provisional government in Weimar was thrown into upheaval. 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[130], In the middle of August, Beck offered a concession, saying that Poland was willing to give up its control of Danzig's customs, a proposal which caused fury in Berlin. Found inside – Page 256Annotations of the Text of the Treaty Allied and associated powers (1914-1920)., United States. ... 18 ) ; December 11 , 1931 , access to and anchorage in the port of Danzig for Polish war vessels ( ibid . , Series A / B , No. This council was replaced by the "Council of Five", formed from each country's foreign ministers, to discuss minor matters. Found inside – Page 3“Signing the desired declaration” Neurath wrote, “would mean that the Third Reich expressly recognized the settlement of the Danzig question laid down in the peace treaty of Versailles.”10 The Führer, to whom Neurath had already ... They wanted a treaty with reservations, especially on Article 10, which involved the power of the League of Nations to make war without a vote by the US Congress. In June 1919, the peacemakers summoned representatives of the new German Republic to the palace of Versailles outside Paris. Here we take stock of the situation by the last week of April 1919 by focusing our microscope on two apparently unrelated, but hugely important issues – specifically the future of the Rhine, and the status of the city of Danzig. [61] In April and May 1919, the French and Germans held separate talks, on mutually acceptable arrangements on issues like reparation, reconstruction and industrial collaboration. Some Germans considered the armistice to be a temporary cessation of the war and knew, if fighting broke out again, their ships would be seized. [103][102], At the end of his speech, Scheidemann stated that, in the government's opinion, the treaty was unacceptable. [69] Native Jews and newcomers established themselves in the city and contributed to its civic life, culture and economy. [i] 1904 - Königliche Technische Hochschule founded. ", Stuthoff Zeszyty 4 4 Stanislaw Mikos Recenzje i omówienia, Those congregations in Polish-annexed West Prussia (, In June 1922 the Senate of Danzig and the old-Prussian ecclesiastical executive, the. [146] In 1947, a Free City of Danzig Government in Exile was established. [123] An estimated 500–800 Rhineland Bastards were born as a result of fraternization between colonial troops and German women, and who would later be persecuted. The treaty gave some German territories to neighbouring countries and placed … Found insideThe League of Nations, by Article 103 paragraph 2, of the Treaty of Versailles, shall have at Danzig a High Commissioner, whose duties shall include that of giving a summary decision in all disputes which might arise between Poland and ... The sense of betrayal led to great demonstrations in China such as the May 4th movement. Following negotiations, the Allied powers and Germany signed an armistice, which came into effect on 11 November while German forces were still positioned in France and Belgium. [70] He later appealed to the public not to vote for the Nazis in the 1935 elections. "[181], Max Hantke and Mark Spoerer wrote "military and economic historians [have] found that the German military only insignificantly exceeded the limits" of the treaty before 1933. [61][62] The Jewish community grew from 2,717 in 1910 to 7,282 in 1923, and 10,448 in 1929, many of them immigrants from Poland and Russia.[63]. The Treaty of Versailles included a plan to form a League of Nations that would serve as an international forum and an international collective security arrangement. On 30 June 1930, after speeches and the lowering of flags, the last troops of the Anglo-French-Belgian occupation force withdrew from Germany. His protests and Germany's subsequent remonstrances had little effect, and on June 28, in the Hall of Mirrors, the treaty was signed. Clemenceau accepted the offer, in return for an occupation of the Rhineland for fifteen years and that Germany would also demilitarise the Rhineland. After protests the additional troops were withdrawn. learn.co.uk A wealth of information from learn.co.uk about World War … Army chief Paul von Hindenburg did the same, after declaring the army unable to resume the war under any circumstances. [131] The same day a telegram from Berlin expressed approval with the proviso: "Discussions will have to be conducted and pressure exerted against Poland in such a way that responsibility for failure to come to an agreement and the consequences rest with Poland". Differences in negotiating strategy between Premier Vittorio Orlando and Foreign Minister Sidney Sonnino further undermined Italy's position at the conference. [182] There was a 90% turn out with 99.3% of the population wishing to remain with Germany. [135][136] The Secretariat of the League of Nations registered the treaty on October 21, 1919. [127] In July 1939, the British government reluctantly extended its "guarantee" of Poland to the status of Free City of Danzig, stating a German attempt to take Danzig would be a casus belli. The Free City included the city of Danzig and other nearby towns, villages, and settlements that were primarily inhabited by Germans. Versailles represented a chance to overturn this imposed inferiority, whose tensions were strengthened particularly in Japan's relationship with the United States during WW1. Military structures and fortifications on the islands of Heligoland and Düne were to be destroyed.[n. Found insideThe book discusses the role of experts and the Danzig Question at the Paris Peace Conference; the establishment of diplomatic history as a field of academic research; and the role of David Lloyd George and his Vision of Post-War Europe. Although the causes of the devastating post-war hyperinflation are complex and disputed, Germans blamed the near-collapse of their economy on the treaty, and some economists estimated that the reparations accounted for as much as one-third of the hyper-inflation. The German navy was allowed six pre-dreadnought battleships and was limited to a maximum of six light cruisers (not exceeding 6,000 long tons (6,100 t)), twelve destroyers (not exceeding 800 long tons (810 t)) and twelve torpedo boats (not exceeding 200 long tons (200 t)) and was forbidden submarines.[n. 38] About 20,000 Germans left on their own and by late 1945 between 10,000 and 15,000 pre-war inhabitants remained. The Fourteen Points were based on the research of the Inquiry, a team of about 150 advisors led by foreign-policy advisor Edward M. House, into the topics likely to arise in the expected peace conference. The Polish Ambassador to Germany, Józef Lipski, stated in a meeting with Hermann Göring[112], "... that a National Socialist Senate in Danzig is also most desirable from our point of view, since it brought about a rapprochement between the Free City and Poland, I would like to remind him that we have always kept aloof from internal Danzig problems. [89], After the Versailles conference, Democratic President Woodrow Wilson claimed that "at last the world knows America as the savior of the world! With a Nazi majority in the Volkstag and Senate, anti-Semitic persecution and discrimination occurred unsanctioned by the authorities. Danzig was declared a free city under the permanent governance of the League of Nations. [134], At about 4:48am on 1 September 1939, the Schleswig-Holstein opened fire on the Westerplatte, firing the first shots of World War II.[138]. [54] This position fluctuated following the US entry into the war. [179], In regards to the Silesian plebiscite, Blanke observed "given that the electorate was at least 60% Polish-speaking, this means that about one 'Pole' in three voted for Germany" and "most Polish observers and historians" have concluded that the outcome of the plebiscite was due to "unfair German advantages of incumbency and socio-economic position". 16] Togoland and German Kamerun (Cameroon) were transferred to France. [180] "[v], But the Republican Party, led by Henry Cabot Lodge, controlled the US Senate after the election of 1918, and the senators were divided into multiple positions on the Versailles question. Onset of difficult economic times and the Allied and Associated Powers ( 1914-1920 )., States. Its privileges helpless, prostrate and bleeding Germany. 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