WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The failures of the League in the 1930s were not only because of aggressor nations undermining its authority, but also down to its own members. Britain and France, the two most influential members, ignored the League in their efforts to appease Hitler-actions that arguably led to the outbreak of the Second World War.

Detailed explanation-2: -The lack of unanimity among the members of the League hindered its smooth functioning. Italy, Japan and Germany refused to be bound by the orders of the League which left Britain and France to be the only powers in the League. This lack of support by these countries also became responsible for the League’s downfall.

Detailed explanation-3: -The international relations of member countries conflicted with the League’s requirements for collective security. The League didn’t have its own armed forces and depended on members to act, but none of the member countries were ready for another war and didn’t want to provide military support.

Detailed explanation-4: -However, the League ultimately failed to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War, and has therefore been viewed by historians as a largely weak, ineffective, and essentially powerless organization.