
Axis powers - Wikipedia
The Axis powers, [nb 1] originally called the Rome–Berlin Axis [1] and also Rome–Berlin–Tokyo Axis, was the military coalition which initiated World War II and fought against the Allies. Its …
Axis powers | Countries & History | Britannica
Axis powers, coalition headed by Germany, Italy, and Japan that opposed the Allied powers in World War II. It originated in a series of agreements between Germany and Italy, followed by …
Axis leaders of World War II - Wikipedia
The Axis powers of World War II was established with the signing of the Tripartite Pact in 1940 and pursued a strongly militarist and nationalist ideology; with a policy of anti-communism. …
World War II - Axis, Allies, Resources | Britannica
Mar 1, 2025 · World War II - Axis, Allies, Resources: In September 1939 the Allies were together superior in industrial resources, population, and military manpower, but the German Army, or …
List of expansion operations and planning of the Axis powers
A map showing most of the projected Axis Powers operational plans for expansion that did not reach its objectives, or were not possible to execute during World War II, with the main goal to …
The Axis Powers of World War II - The National WWII Museum
Italy’s Fascist government under Benito Mussolini joined the treaty in 1937. This new alliance was nicknamed the Rome–Berlin–Tokyo Axis, or the Axis for short. In September 1940—a year …
WW2 Axis: German Successes and Failures - History - History on …
The Axis powers wanted to capture the important Suez canal which would give them access to the Middle Eastern oil fields. Montgomery attacked the German-Italian army in North Africa …
Axis Powers in World War II - United States Holocaust Memorial …
Apr 22, 2022 · There were two major alliances during World War II: the Axis powers and the Allied powers. The three principal partners in what was eventually referred to as the Axis alliance …
Recently Opened Series: German World War II Maps
Feb 21, 2017 · This series consists of a wide range of maps used by the German army throughout the war. Some of the maps have handwritten notes, army locations and situations while others …
Axis Powers - World War 2 Facts
Mar 16, 2021 · The Axis Powers were the countries that fought against the Allies in World War II. The alliance had its start in 1936 when treaties were signed between Germany, Italy and …