George Clemenceau's main aim was to ensure French security.
Woodrow Wilson's peace plan was based on 'revanche' (revenge) for France.
The Armistice was signed at Compiegne, France on 11 November 1918.
The 'Big Three' had shared aims in what they wanted to achieve.
The German army was reduced to 100,000
Whilst the German Army was reduced the Navy and Airforce were unaffected by the Treaty.
Conscription was allowed so long as the German Army did not exceed 100,000.
The Treaty of St Germain dealt with Hungary.
One of Wilson's main aims was to ensure self-determination for the peoples of Europe.
It was agreed that all nations should disarm to make the world a safer place.
The Treaty of Trianon granted more lands to an independent Hungary.
Self-Determination would ensure there would be no border conflicts in the future.
Churchill said "When the war of the giants is over the wars of the pygmies will begin".
The Palace of Versailles was chosen for its neutrality.
Point 14 of Wilson's 14 Points was the establishment of a League of Nations.
The Treaty was extraordinary in its own right in that 32 nations were represented and they spent 6 months deliberatling.
By March 1919 it looked as though the conference was going to fail and break up.
The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28 1919
Rather than sign the Treaty, the German Chancellor resigned saying, calling the Treaty a 'murderous plan'.
The final draft of the Treaty was hailed as a victory for compromise.
