Axis powers

World War II

The Axis powers were a military coalition that initiated World War II and fought the Allies. Its principal members were Nazi Germany, the Kingdom of Italy and the Empire of Japan. The alliance developed from diplomatic agreements in the 1930s, including the Pact of Steel and the Tripartite Pact. At its greatest extent in 1942, it controlled large areas of Europe, North Africa and East Asia through occupation, annexation or puppet states. It ended in defeat in 1945.

Principal members: Nazi Germany, the Kingdom of Italy and the Empire of Japan
Peak extent: Large parts of Europe, North Africa and East Asia in 1942
End: Defeated in 1945

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