Vilna, 192
Background
Territorial conflict between Poland and Lithuania. T
independent after WW1. On 7 October 1920, Vilna b
government after negotiations. However, Vilna had
What Happened?
In 1920, a Polish army, led by General Zeligowsk
appealed to the League for help.
The League ordered the Polish army to withdra
Poland refused and LoN was powerless to stop
France and Britain were not prepared to escala
Why did LoN fail?
1. No army: LoN had no means to enforce its dec
2. Major powers were divided: France backed Po
3. Aggressors could ignore the League: Poland re
consequences.
Significance
Background
Territorial conflict between Poland and Lithuania. T
independent after WW1. On 7 October 1920, Vilna b
government after negotiations. However, Vilna had
What Happened?
In 1920, a Polish army, led by General Zeligowsk
appealed to the League for help.
The League ordered the Polish army to withdra
Poland refused and LoN was powerless to stop
France and Britain were not prepared to escala
Why did LoN fail?
1. No army: LoN had no means to enforce its dec
2. Major powers were divided: France backed Po
3. Aggressors could ignore the League: Poland re
consequences.
Significance
