Both movements were based on unifying groups with linguistic, cultural, and ethnic similarities.
nationalism
In the 1700s to 1900s, both Germany and Italy were fragmented into numerous independent states, which hindered the formation of a unified empire. Germany was divided into many principalities and kingdoms within the Holy Roman Empire, while Italy was split into various kingdoms and city-states. Nationalism and unification movements only gained momentum in the 19th century, leading to the eventual unifications of Germany (1871) and Italy (1861). Prior to these unifications, the lack of political cohesion and centralized power prevented the establishment of empires akin to those of Britain, France, or Spain.
The Victorian era in the United Kingdom is the name given to the period during the reign of Queen Victoria I from 1837 to her death in 1901. It was characterized by stark conservatism in reaction to events in continental Europe, such as the 1848 revolutions and the unifications of Germany and Italy.
They both live in Europe and they are people.
The Soviet Union had to have a revolution to obtain a totalitarian state, Italy and Germany elected theirs. All three had a single dictator emerge.
Germany, Italy, and Japan
It wasn't big foo!
Germany and Italy
Germany never "got independence". Germany was formed by way of military and political unifications of previously independent and sovereign territories. The last states to join the German Confederation were the southern German states of Bavaria, Baden, Wurttemberg, and (the now French) Elsass-Lohringen.
Italy is south of Germany. They do not border but they are close.
Germany lost Italy itself.
JIG Japan, Italy, Germany