History & Civics
What happened to Germany's colonies and overseas possessions in Africa as per provisions of the Treaty of Versailles?
Answer
Besides territorial losses in Europe, Germany lost all her colonies and overseas possessions. Togoland and the Cameroon (in West Africa) were partitioned between Britain and France and German East Africa was shared between Britain and Belgium. However, the Allied powers (Britain, France and Belgium) held these territories as Mandatories of the League of Nations. Palestine and Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq) were also held by Britain under a Mandate from the League of Nations.