The European Defence Community was a 1950 plan for a European army to counter Soviet influence. It failed to be ratified, mainly due to opposition in France. French resentment of American influence, concerns over losing sovereignty, and the country's colonial war contributed to the plan's failure. Britain's lack of support for integrating its forces further weakened the proposal. The lengthy four-year ratification process also reduced the urgency for the defense community. Overall, French resistance was the primary cause for the European Defence Community not being implemented.