Who believed that Germany should be punished for the war?

Many leaders and citizens believed Germany should be punished for World War I, particularly after the war ended in 1918. Key figures like French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau advocated for strict penalties during the Treaty of Versailles negotiations, arguing that Germany's militarism had caused immense suffering and destruction. The treaty ultimately imposed heavy reparations, territorial losses, and military restrictions on Germany as a form of punishment for its role in the war.