Clemenceau's Policies

Georges Clemenceau, France’s leader during World War I, implemented policies focused on strengthening France’s defenses and ensuring it could recover and sustain after the war. He pushed for military preparedness, increased troop numbers, and reinforced border defenses to prevent future invasions. Clemenceau also aimed to hold Germany accountable, advocating for strict reparations and territorial adjustments through the Treaty of Versailles. Additionally, he promoted national unity, economic recovery, and social stability, emphasizing that France needed to rebuild both physically and morally after the devastation of war.