Germany withdrew from the League of Nations and the World Disarmament Conference, officially declaring its exit on October 14, 1933. This pivotal move was instigated by Adolf Hitler's government, which argued that the terms imposed on Germany under the Treaty of Versailles were fundamentally unjust and discriminatory. The Nazi regime felt that while Germany was required to disarm, other nations were not held to the same standards, leading to growing frustrations regarding the League’s effectiveness in promoting equitable disarmament policies.

The withdrawal coincided with a broader strategy of rearmament that Hitler was already pursuing. The Nazi leadership aimed to rebuild Germany’s military power, violating the disarmament clauses of the Treaty of Versailles that had been established after World War I. This aggressive stance not only faced opposition from the international community but also dramatically changed the dynamics of European politics, leading to increased instability and the eventual lapse into further conflicts in the following years.

Additionally, the decision to leave the League reflected Hitler's broader ambition to assert Germany's sovereignty and challenge the post-World War I order. It highlighted a growing trend of nations prioritizing national interests over international cooperation, ultimately questioning the foundational goals of the League itself. The absence of Germany would become increasingly relevant as geopolitical tensions escalated leading up to World War II.