In 1932, the League of Nations developed a draft aimed at creating a comprehensive disarmament plan. However, this proposal did not address existing arms limitation treaties, which was a significant oversight. France, in particular, pushed to maintain the Versailles Treaty, which restricted Germany's military capabilities. This insistence on preserving the treaty effectively barred any possibility of German rearmament.

The implications of this decision were profound, as it established a scenario where true military equality could not be achieved. Consequently, the political complexities arising from this situation indicated that disarmament itself would remain unfeasible, highlighting the interconnected nature of treaties and the challenges of achieving lasting peace.