The Teschen Dispute, 1919

What was the Teschen dispute?

The League of Nations became involved in the Teschen dispute in 1919.

Where is Teschen?

Teschen, a coal-mining region, was located between Poland and Czechoslovakia after the break-up of the German and Austro-Hungarian empires.

Who was involved in the Teschen dispute?

Czechoslovakia and Poland both believed they should control Teschen. Around 1,000 people were killed when fighting broke out between them in 1919.

How did the League react to the Teschen dispute?

The League divided the region up between the two countries, with Czechoslovakia gaining most of the coal mines.

What was the result of the Teschen dispute?

The fighting stopped, but Poland refused to accept the decision and bad feeling continued between the two countries until the Second World War.