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8. The London Naval Treaty

In 1930 world powers signed the London Naval Treaty, which regulated the size and number of warships each country could produce. This agreement sought to limit naval arms races and prevented an all-out war between powerful nations.

The treaty was drafted by the major naval powers of the time, including Britain, France, Italy, Japan and the United States. It regulated ship tonnage limits and imposed restrictions on submarine warfare. The result was a relative peace between countries in terms of naval power and a decrease in military spending. This treaty was significant for ensuring that war remained unlikely and that international relations would remain stable in the 1930s. This agreement was a key factor in preventing a major conflict during this decade.

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