... in the French publics mind. Clemenceau would not take the chance of Germany once starting another war, so he proceeded to argue his aims as being of high importance. Clemenceau believed the complete stripping of Germany was the only sure way to know they would be harmless and not be seen as a strong power in the future. This meant the removal of their navy, air-force and a decrease in the size of their army. France wanted their border to meet with Germany's along the Rhine and to lose all of their overseas territories, the more important being the return of Alsace-Lorraine. Clemenceau also felt the need to restrict the relations of Austria-Hungary and Germany in order to make sure the two countries would not once again join forces together. His nationalistic ways shown at the Paris Peace Conference meant that his views often conflicted with those of Wilson's. "President ...

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