What was the main aim of demilitarization in the Versailles Treaty?

• A. Limit Germany's military capacity
• B. Prohibit all European alliances
• C. Disband all German industries
• D. Prohibit arms production entirely

Answer: (A)

The main aim was to curb Germany's ability to wage war in the future. After World War I, the Allies wanted to prevent a quick resurgence of German military power, so Versailles imposed strict disarmament: the army was limited to about 100,000 volunteers, conscription was banned, and heavy weapons, aircraft, submarines, and most of the navy were greatly restricted or forbidden; the air force was disbanded and fortifications along the Rhine were dismantled or demilitarized. The goal was to weaken Germany’s military capacity, not to end all European alliances or to destroy industry or ban arms production entirely.