The Failure of the League of Nations

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The Failure of the League of Nations 1931-1939 2. Abyssinian Crisis

What you need to know: Why Italy wanted to invade Abyssinia What action the League took? What was Britain and France’s reaction to the incident? What the consequences of the Abyssinian crisis were.

The Wal Wal Incident In December 1934 a group of Abyssinian and Italian soldiers clashed at the Wal Wal water hole in the Abyssinian desert. Mussolini demanded compensation for the death of 32 Italian soldiers and also that Abyssinian troops salute the Italian flag at Wal Wal knowing full well that such a proud people would never accept this. To resolve the issue the Abyssinian Emperor, Haile Selassie turned to the League of Nations to arbitrate. However, despite League arbitration Mussolini invaded on 3rd October 1935.

“A day in the battlefield is worth a thousand years of peace” At Adowa in 1896 the Abyssinians defeated the Italians Mussolini had sworn to restore the glories of the Roman Empire A place for Italy’s surplus population Revenge Self-respect “A day in the battlefield is worth a thousand years of peace” Possibly a good market for Italian goods Why did Mussolini invade Abyssinia? Empire “Italy received but a few crumbs from the rich colonial booty” Italy lacked a large colonial empire, the outward sign of great power Broken Promises Distract public attention from problems in the economy

The failure of sanctions Limited sanction imposed by League on 7th October - all loans to Italy forbidden - sale of war materials stopped - ban on importing goods from Italy Succeeded in damaging Italian economy leading to devaluation of lira, but not enough to force Mussolini to seek peace. Extension of sanctions to include oil would, by Mussolini’s admission, have had more serious effect and may have succeeded in ending the war. Neither Britain nor especially France were willing to consider this. Issue discussed in February 1936, but no decision taken

Factors influencing British and French response Some action had be taken because: Italian invasion was clearly unprovoked and in violation of the League Covenant. Immediately condemned by League of Nations. British public opinion, as seen in the Peace Ballot of June 1935, overwhelmingly favoured the use of economic sanctions. However, both Britain and France were reluctant to take strong action because: Neither country had any liking for Abyssinia and saw their relationship with Italy as more important. They did not want to antagonise Mussolini and risk him becoming closer to fellow fascist, Hitler. They were concerned about German rearmament and wished to preserve the recently established “Stresa Front” (April 1935) Military action against Mussolini would have overstretched British military resources, given her imperial commitments.

Hoare-Laval Pact Details Reaction to Pact Plan devised by Sir Samuel Hoare, British Foreign Secretary and Pierre Laval, French Prime Minister It suggested: :the handover of some 60,000 sq miles of Abyssinia to Italy (the province of Tigre and the Ogaden desert) : extensive economic rights for Italy over the bulk of southern Abyssinia :a small area of Italian territory to go to Abyssinia to give them access to the sea Reaction to Pact It provoked an outcry in both Britain and France. Public opinion saw it as rewarding an aggressor and as going against the spirit of the League and collective security. Defence of Pact According to Hoare, a negotiated settlement was the only realistic option as the ideas of extending economic sanctions or of taking military sanctions, were both unacceptable. To have any chance of success, such a settlement would require substantial concessions to Italy.

End of War In May 1936 the Italian conquest was complete. In July 1936 the League lifted sanctions. They had earlier refused to consider the non-recognition of Mussolini’s control.

European repercussions of the crisis League of Nations weakened by half-hearted use of sanctions and Hoare-Laval Pact. Played no real part in any future dispute. A fascist power had successfully followed an aggressive foreign policy with little done by the democratic powers to stop it. The Stresa Front collapsed. The hope of keeping Mussolini away from Hitler had failed. The Rome-Berlin Axis agreement was signed in October 1936

Task Read P58-59 of McAleavey Book Answer q1-5 on p59 explaining your answers as fully as possible.

Homework What were the consequences of the Abyssinian Crisis on the League of Nations? Explain your answer as fully as possible, using evidence and examples to support your points.