Tag Archives: League of Nations

Japan and the Manchuria Crisis
An overview of the Manchurian Crisis. Presents an explanation of the background to Japan’s economic situation and the reasons for the militarisation of Manchuria. Goes on to describe the response from the League of Nations and how Japan reacted to the Lytton Report.

The Wal-Wal incident between Italy and Abyssinia
On the 5th December 1934, the Wal-Wal Incident took place which laid the foundations for the Abyssinia Crisis.

League of Nations sanctions on Italy after the invasion of Abyssinia
On the 19th October 1935, the League of Nations voted to impose sanctions on Italy after it invaded Abyssinia.

The Saar plebiscite and reunion with Germany, 1935
On the 13th January 1935, the Territory of the Saar Basin voted to reunite with Germany.

Hitler and the establishment of the Luftwaffe – a short overview
On 26th February 1935 Hitler formally established the Luftwaffe in defiance of the Treaty of Versailles.

Why did Britain and France appease Hitler?
“This documentary called ‘Did we have to Fight?’ (first broadcast 1999) explores Britain’s options in the run-up to the Second World War. It will be particularly useful for students of appeasement, Neville Chamberlain, and of the wider conflict.”