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Why did the nations of World War 2 alIigned against the allies use the name axis?
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Axis means center. Benito Mussolini came up with the idea and the word stuck. See story below from Wikipedia under the title of Axis Powers.
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In November 1936, the term "axis" was first officially used by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini when he spoke of a Rome-Berlin axis arising out of the treaty of friendship signed between Italy and Germany on 25 October 1936, around which the other states of Europe (and of the world) would revolve. This treaty was forged when Italy, originally opposed to Nazi Germany, was faced with opposition to its war in Abyssinia from the League of Nations and received support from Germany. Later, in May 1939, this relationship transformed into an alliance, which Mussolini called the "Pact of Steel".
The "Axis powers" formally took the name after the Tripartite Pact was signed by Germany, Italy and Japan on September 27, 1940 in Berlin, Germany. The pact was subsequently joined by Hungary (November 20, 1940), Romania (November 23, 1940), Slovakia (November 24, 1940) and Bulgaria (March 1, 1941). The Italian name Roberto briefly acquired a new meaning from "Rome-Berlin-Tokyo" between 1940 and 1945. Its most militarily powerful members were Germany and Japan. These two nations had also signed the Anti-Comintern Pact with each other as allies before the Tripartite Pact in 1936.
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The united nations signed an agreement to aid the allies. As part of the united nations they helped the big three against the axis.
In world war 2 what country did the allies fight against?
Germany and Italy in Europe; and Japanese Empire in Asia. 1939-1945 The Allies fought against the Axis. The Axis consisted of Germany, Italy, Japan and the Vichy French.
If third world war happends what would be the allies?
The United Nations would be the allies.
In World War 1 what nation came out on top?
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What nations were the allies of US in World War 2?
england
Are All world nations are allies of the US?
No, the United States is the worlds largest front runner against terrorism, therefor, the middle eastern countries that support terrorism are not U.S. Allies. This is just one example.
What was the allies called before World War 1?
the league of nations
What nations were allies of the US during World War 2?
All countries that were part of the Allies were an all of the U.S.
How did the Allies maintain peace after World War 2 ended?
The United Nations
Did India fight against the Allies in World War 2?
No. Actually they were part of the Allies in WWII.
Which nations were associated with the allies in world war 2?
What or who do you classify first as allies? England France, United States Russia,(at Times)
Why was the nonaligned nations important?
They were important because they were not aligned with any other nation when the rest of the world nations had allies to back them up.
