What were the effects of the league of nations having no armed forces?

The absence of armed forces in the League of Nations significantly weakened its ability to enforce decisions and maintain peace. Without military power, the League struggled to deter aggression from member states, leading to failures in conflicts such as the Manchurian Crisis and the invasion of Abyssinia. This lack of enforcement capability ultimately undermined the League's credibility and effectiveness, contributing to its inability to prevent the outbreak of World War II.