In this episode, we’ll examine Germany’s economic struggles following World War I, focusing on the impact of reparations and the occupation of the Ruhr in 1923. We’ll discuss how Germany’s failure to meet reparation payments led to French and Belgian forces seizing control of the Ruhr’s factories and infrastructure. We’ll explore the German response, including passive resistance, and the broader consequences of this crisis. Finally, we’ll consider how these events contributed to further economic instability and resentment in Germany.

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