... common and unemployment rates soared. Consequently, the health of the inhabitants of France, especially children, decreased significantly. The post-war years were also difficult. The employment sector was filled with unwanted soldiers, weapons manufacturers etc, who were searching for jobs. In trading terms, the war had a detrimental effect on France and meant that Britain was now perceived as a dangerous economic competitor. The misconduct of the Allies who liberated France only heightened the scale of destruction. Vengeful German troops were not seen as heroes for long. They sought revenge for how the French had acted as invaders on their soil and therefore, seized food, money and property. Many of the German soldiers also instigated violence, insults and in extreme cases rape. Those who were attacked would later go on to become revolutionaries. The war did cause an enormous amount of discontent yet; it was not the most significant factor in ...

See this essay or coursework document in full right now