After World War I, Germany faced several punitive measures outlined in the Treaty of Versailles. First, it was required to accept full responsibility for the war through the "War Guilt Clause." Second, Germany was forced to make substantial reparations payments to the Allied powers, which crippled its economy. Lastly, Germany lost significant territories, including Alsace-Lorraine to France and parts of Prussia to Poland, leading to a reduction in its size and resources.
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