We dont want that deal, we could find a better one and just kill you guys off.
The League of Nations was the precursor to the United Nations. The greatest failing of the League of Nations is its absolute inaction in response to aggression prior to the outbreak of the Second World War.
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the League placed some economic sanctions on Italy but took no real action.
Had no standing army and no real power to enforce its decrees
The League of Nations failed to prevent German and Italian aggression primarily due to its lack of enforcement power and the absence of key nations, such as the United States. It struggled to achieve consensus among member countries, leading to ineffective responses to acts of aggression. Additionally, the League's reliance on collective security was undermined by the unwillingness of member states to commit military resources, allowing aggressor nations to act without fear of significant consequences.
The League of Nations responded to Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931 by conducting an investigation through the Lytton Report, which condemned Japan's actions but ultimately failed to take effective measures to enforce sanctions or military intervention. In the case of Germany, the League was unable to effectively counter its rearmament and subsequent aggression, such as the remilitarization of the Rhineland in 1936. Overall, the League's responses were marked by indecision and a lack of enforcement power, leading to its ineffectiveness in curbing the aggression of both nations. This lack of decisive action ultimately contributed to the League's decline and the onset of World War II.
By 'advances' do you mean attempts to woo, that is, join the League or do you mean Hitler's triumphs in the 1930s?
The United States was not a member of the League of Nations.
The United States was not a member of the League of Nations.
The League of Nations attempted to prevent German and Italian aggression through diplomatic negotiations, economic sanctions, and collective security measures. However, these efforts were not always successful in deterring the aggressive actions of these countries. Additionally, the League itself lacked the necessary enforcement mechanisms and the support of major powers to effectively curb the aggression of its member states.