In November 1923, France and Belgium sent troops to occupy the Ruhr area of Germany on the grounds that Germany did not fulfill its war reparations obligations. The main purpose was to force Germany to abandon the plan of postponing the payment of war reparations and to guarantee the post-war interests of France and Belgium.
More than 50 percent of Germany's post-war reparations had to be paid to France, which was crucial for France, which was suffering from economic recession due to the war.
As for the inflation, economic recession and people's hardship caused by Germany's first reparations, the French government said that it was none of their business.
Belgium was dragged into the war by France, firstly for war reparations, and secondly, the German military occupation of Belgium during the European War made the Belgians very angry, and their anger did not completely disappear with the end of the war. Regardless of whether France can achieve its ultimate goal, taking the opportunity to step on Germany can also vent its anger.
The British government refused to participate in the French military action and informed France that the military occupation of the Ruhr area did not comply with any of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. At the same time, it expressed concerns about the consequences of the Franco-Belgian military action.
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