Question

The Allies did not want to be as harsh on defeated Germany as they had been after the first world war. Why?

Answer 1

because they did not want any other world war created due to their harsh policies . second world war was the result of Versailles treaty.

Answer 2

Germany was accused of starting the war and civilians from the countries forming the Allies piled pressure on their representatives to have Germany punished for the war. The Allies felt strongly that Germany was responsible for the damage caused by the war and should be held accountable by paying reparations.