Which side seemed to be winning World War 2 and the end of 1940s?

Answer 1

By the end of 1940, the Axis powers, particularly Nazi Germany, had made significant territorial gains across Europe, while Japan had expanded its influence in Asia and the Pacific. However, the tide began to turn in 1941 with the German invasion of the Soviet Union and the United States' entry into the war following the attack on Pearl Harbor. By 1942, the Allies began to gain momentum through key victories in battles such as Stalingrad and Midway, ultimately leading to their eventual victory in 1945. Thus, while the Axis appeared strong initially, the Allies gained the upper hand as the war progressed.