In 1932, a commission of the League of Nations produced a preparatory draft for a general scheme of disarmament. The proposal, however, left untouched all previous treaties that dealt with arms limitations. Among these, the French insisted on including the Versailles treaty, with its provisions about German strengths. This meant there could be no German rearmament; that meant there could be no equality of arms, and that in turn, by the convoluted logic of politics, meant there could be no disarmament.
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.
