The Formation and Goals of the Axis Powers in World War II
The Axis Powers, composed of Italy, Japan, and Germany, were established to challenge the existing European order and expand their influence. Through alliances and shared military ambitions, they aimed to dominate different regions of the world during World War II, with Germany targeting Europe, Italy eyeing the Mediterranean, and Japan focusing on East Asia and the Pacific. Tensions, alliances, and strategic aims shaped the Axis Powers' actions and interactions throughout the war.
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What is the Axis? During World War II, a group of nations consisting of Italy, Japan and Germany know as the Axis of Power fought against the Allies. Why was the Axis set up? November 1, 1936 Italy and Germany wanted to destabilize European order, set up the Rome- Berlin axis. November 25, 1936 Nazi Germany and Japan signed the Anti-Comintern pact against the USSR. November 6, 1937 Italy joined the Anti-Comintern pact. September 27, 1940 Germany, Italy and Japan sign the Tripartite pact , finalizing the formation of the Axis of Power. May 22, 1939 Germany and Italy signed the Pact of Steel .
Militarism All illustrations are not to scale
Alliance between Germany and Italy Sought out an alliance with Germany against France since the early 1920 s. Wanted the aid of Germany s military against France. Italy needed German support as they were having a dispute with Yugoslavia over Fiume. He used Germany s want of revenge against France to create an alliance with him. In 1924, Germany and Italy held meetings, where Germany expressed her lack of arms for a war against France. Thus, since 1924, Italy had been secretly supplying weapons to Germany. Benito Mussolini However, Italy and Germany had a dispute in 1934, which led to the break down of their initial alliance.
Japan joins the alliance Talks of a Japanese-German alliance began in 1935 as means of opposing the Soviet Union and the Comintern. It was met with mixed views in Japan. It would endanger her alliance with Britain. Their alliance with Britain allowed it to become such a powerful nation in the first place. It was popular among the Nazis. It was against the views of many that had financial interests in China, which Japan was hostile against. Italy, upon learning of the proposed Japanese-German alliance, also wanted to form an alliance with Japan. Japan thought that an alliance with Italy would agitate Britain, due to Italy s condemned attacks on Ethiopia. Hirohito
What was the aim of the Axis during WWII? The aim of the Axis during WWII was to spread their leadership and dominance. Germany wanted to take over Europe. Italy, the Mediterranean sea. Japan, East Asia and the Pacific. Europe Germany Mediterranean sea Italy East Asia & Pacific Japan
Militarism and the Axis Done by: Chin Yi Fan & Yap Yong Yun
