Many historians believe the seeds for WW II were sown with the conclusion of the Treaties of Paris, January 20, 1920, the Treaty of Versailles being only one of 5 named for places in and around Paris. Although the Treaty contained many terms, the most repugnant to the German peoples were the war reparations and limits on self defense forces.For more, go to http:// www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWversailles.htm