Britain and France believed this would prevent the spread of bigger Germany?

Britain and France believed that by imposing strict limitations on Germany following World War I, particularly through the Treaty of Versailles, they could prevent the resurgence of German militarism and expansionism. They aimed to weaken Germany economically and militarily, ensuring it could not threaten European stability again. However, these measures ultimately led to economic hardship and political instability in Germany, which contributed to the rise of Adolf Hitler and the onset of World War II.