Initiated by French Prime Minister Raymond Poincaré, the invasion took place on January 11,1923, with the aim of occupying the centre of German coal, iron and steel production in the Ruhr area valley, in order to gain the money that Germany owed.
The invasion was initiated by French Prime Minister Raymond Poincaré. The invasion took place on January 11,1923. This was with the aim of occupying the centre of German coal, iron and steel production in the Ruhr area valley. This was to gain the money that Germany owed.