Why did France demmand such a harsh settlement at the Peace Treaty in 1919? (6)

This is a 6 mark question which requires reasons in the form of three PEE (Point, Evidence, Explain) paragraphs. A model answer could be structured like this:P: Residual bitterness over the Franco-Prussian War E: France had been defeated by Germany in the Franco-Prussian War, less than 50 years before the First World War. What is more, Germany had annexed the valuable region of Alsace - Lorraine. E: This long-standing resentment must have played into Clemenceau's harsh demmands at Versailles - one of which included the return of Alsace - Lorraine.2.P: To ensure the future security of France E: The Treaty of Versailles turned Rhineland into a buffer state between France and Germany and permanently disarmed Germany's armed forces.E: In theory, these measures were practical - they were designed to minimise Germany's military potential. 3.P: The French experience of the War itselfE: France bore the brunt of the fighting, ending the war with 1.4 million deaths. E: From a purely economic standpoint, a huge amount in reparations was needed to re-build the country after the damage inflicted on France. Perhaps not as easy to prove but certainly an equally important factor in explaining the harshness of the treaty is the emotional damage inflicted on France - France wanted to punish Germany for all the horror they had experienced during the War.