The Treaty of Versailles gives the terms to which Germany officially surrendered. Part VIII of the Treaty in particular is important, dealing specifically with reparations from WWI Due to the fact that determing the exact amount of reparation was nearly impossible, Article 233 simply set a deadline. The amount was to be determined by an Inter-Allied Commission. Article 231 states that, Germany accepts the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the Allied and Associated Governments have been subjected to because of the war imposed upon them. Article 232 recognizes Germany's lack of resources, after being reduced by other parts of the Treaty. Yet they still required Germany to make compensation for all damage done as stated in Annex I hereto. That annex gives several different categories under which payment from Germany may be claimed. Paragraphs one, two, three, and eight list damages to injured civilians, including prisoners of war,......
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