Why was Germany blamed for World War I?

The Treaty of Versailles in its article 231 does not specifically say that Germany is solely responsible for starting WWI. It says that "Germany accepts the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage". read more

Germany is blamed for World War I due to the upset that the country had caused economically and politically to Europe in the late 1800s that eventually led to unrest in the Balkans. The war would have remained between the countries of Austria-Hungary and Serbia after the murder of Archduke Ferdinand and his wife, but Russia and Germany both stepped in, moving it onto a larger stage. read more

These were the basic reasons why Germany was solely blamed for the World War 1 in the Treaty of Versailles and was forced to pay reparations of war which they paid till 2010. read more

Russia, not Germany, mobilised first. The resulting war, with France and Britain backing Serbia and Russia against two Central Powers, was Russia's desired outcome, not Germany's. Still, none of the powers can escape blame. All five Great Power belligerents, along with Serbia, unleashed Armageddon. read more