How strong was Weimar Germany in the 1920s?

What were the consequences for Germany of defeat in the First World War?

In 1918 Germany had launched a massive attack against the British and French troops in France. At first, the launch was successful but then the growing strength of Allies who had the increasing support of American troops, ensured that the German advance would come to a stop. On 29 September 1918, the army general Ludendorff informed both his superiors that the war was lost and the only…