What triggered the Greek invasion of Bulgaria?
An incident on the border of Greece and Bulgaria, where some Greek soldiers were killed
What did Greece do in response to some of its soldiers being killed?
Greece invaded Bulgaria
What did Bulgaria do when Greece invaded?
Appealed to the League for help
How did the League react to Bulgaria’s appeal?
Quickly and decisively.
1) It ordered Greek troops to withdraw
2) It then sent observers to assess the situation
3) Ultimately, it judged that Greece had to pay Bulgaria £45,000 in compensation
Who solidly backed the League’s judgement?
Britain and France
What were Britain and France also negotiating at the same time?
The Locarno Treaties
What were the Locarno Treaties?
Agreements between Germany and other major European nations that Germany would accept its post-WWI borders. They were seen as a positive step towards peace.
What did the League threaten Greece with if it failed to follow the League’s orders?
Economic sanctions
Why was Greece angry at the ruling?
Greece was angry because Italy was treated very differently in the Corfu Crisis. It seemed there was one rule for large states, and another for small ones.
How was the incident generally viewed?
It was generally viewed as a success. The League had acted swiftly and the crisis seemed to have been dealt with. Confidence in the League soared.
