Italy withdraws from the League of Nations

On 11 December 1937 Italy announces its withdrawal from the League of Nations. Sanctions had been imposed on the fascist-controlled country for its 1935 invasion of Abyssinia during which time poison gas was utilised. However, the sanctions were ineffective. On the same day, the German Reich, having already withdrawn from the League of Nations in October of 1933, signs an accord with Italy. Both countries pledge mutual support in case of a war.

© Anpi Roma Satirical drawing on the italian colonial efforts and the violation of human rights in the thirties: „In memory of West Africa“