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WW2 Axis Powers

The Axis consisted of Germany, Italy and Japan during this global conflict that began in 1938 and lasted for 7 years in two major theaters of operation.

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What happened to Denmark Norway and Finland during World War 2?

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Denmark and Norway were occupied by Nazi Germany in 1940 and remained so until liberated in 1945. Finland was attacked by the Soviet Union before Russia and Germany went to war and, although she put up a good fight, was forced to make concessions to the Soviets and had to maintain a careful neutrality for the rest of the war. Even thought Finland "won" the continuation war, peace treaty made Soviet Union winner because Finland was fighting with German

Why did the axis countries call themselves the axis powers during World War 2?

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in 1936, Japan signed with Germany a Anti-communism pact to cooperate against Russian communism. Italy joined after, thus creating the axis of powers.

Actually because they were the central powers of the axis

Did Romania ever have a war?

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The history of the Romanian people is a history of wars; XXth: Balkanic War, World War I, World War II.

Who were axis powers in World War 1?

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There were no Axis powers in WWI (1914-1918). The Axis powers was a term developed by Italy, Germany and Japan in the 1930s after signing a treaty of alliance. It refers specifically to this alliance and it does not refer to any alliance centred round Germany.

In World War 1 on one side was the Triple Entente (Britain, France, Russia (the three major powers), and Serbia, later in the war Romania, Italy and the United States joined and Russia signed a separate peace) were the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria).

Germany annexed what two French provinces?

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Napoleon III of France was forced to give up the territory of ALSACE-LORRAINE (in German - Elsass-Lohringen) to the new German Empire.

What countries were associated with the axis powers in ww2?

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Several smaller European countries joined with the Axis at various times, but while not tehnically involved Spain had strong ties with the Fascists.

Why were fascist leaders in Italy and Germany able to come to power in the 1920's and 1930's?

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Hitler and Mussolini were able to gain political power because of political/economic problems.

After WW1 Germany had to pay reparations for starting the war. France invaded a big industrial center of Germany. German workers went on strike and the government gave them money but created more marks(German $) in circulation causing inflation. In 1914 4.2 German marks = $1 in 1923 4.2 trillion marks = $1

Unemployment was also high and at one point 40% of German workforce did not have a job. Many turned to radical groups like the Nazis.

In Italy inflation and unemplyoment played a role as well. There was a fear of Communism rising to power in Italy. Mussolini was able to create a police(OVRA) that was able to keep Italy from falling into Communism. and Hitler appealed to the peoples sense of pride through slick speeches . he made groups such as the Hitler youth and he promised changr

What nation was a part of the axis and allied powers during ww2?

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This is a hard one to answer.

Commonly known as "The Axis Powers"

You need to look at whether to include Nations that were taken over or just the ones that joined.

Germany, Italy and Japan were the most known members of the Axis Powers.

From there:

  • Hungary
  • Bulgaria
  • Romania
  • Yugoslavia

From that point you get into "Puppet States" where the Axis powers ran the government.

Like : Norway and Serbia

States like France where they were Conquered but negotiated a Peace and Voluntarily became Puppet states My example was called Vichy France.

And finally dozens of countries that were invaded and taken over.

There is a very Good Wiki article that explains this complicated mess.

Who were super powers during World War 2?

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the Russians had the most in number but these were mostly obsolete. the Germans were the most ready in terms of equipment and experience at the onset of the war , but by about mid 43 the allies had the upper hand over the continent.

AnswerAs far as I'm aware, the early series of MiG fighters (produced from 1940 onwards) were well designed and effective.

How many soldiers were in Hiroshima when it was bombed?

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The bomb created a blast equivalent to about 13 kilotons of TNT. The radius of total destruction was about one mile, Fires resulting from the explosion spread out to an area of radius of about 4.4 miles Japanese officials determined that 69% of Hiroshima's buildings were destroyed and about 7% damaged. 20 US military captives were killed.

What was the importance of WW1 to the world?

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World War One was significant in a negative manner. It was the first world wide war that involved many nations and many battles. Loss of lives was immense. Some 5 billion people died. It was so brutal that it was called the "war to end all wars". It did give birth to the League of Nations, designed to prevent wars, but it was ineffective. The war brought into play new weapons, and trench warfare.

Anschluss with Austria?

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When talking about history the word 'Anschluss' (a German word for 'link, connection') refers to the invasion and annexation of Austria by Germany in March 1938. The word 'annexation' is misleading, though correct in terms of international law. In Linz and Vienna Hitler was greeted with delirious applause that made even the Nuremberg rallies seem tame. In Vienna there was an explosion of Jew-baiting and elderly Jews were forced to sweep the streets with tooth brushes while onlookers laughed and hooted with glee. Joncey

True or false the axis powers included Germany Italy and japan?

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False, they were the Axis.

True. The term "ally" or "allies" (without cap's) refers to a group of countries who join together to support and defend each other. Therefore, they were allies. The name of this alliance of Germany, Italy and Japan was called the Axis, which, I think, was first used by Benito Mussolini.

How did russia become a allied power?

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By spending most of their resources on the military and driving the country into bankruptcy.

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Russia became powerful because of it's nuclear weapons: it has over 16,800 nuclear weapons, more than anyone in the world (the US is in second with about 9,600) that is where Russia mostly gets its strength

even more correct answer:

after Stalin succeded lenin he set out to mass industrialise the country.

he succeeded more a less in time for world war 2 in which these new factories could churn out thousands of tanks, guns, whatever

this turned russia into a industrial and military superpower

What aggressive actions did Germany and Japan commit that led to world war II?

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Germany's invasion of Poland caused Britain and France to declare war on Germany; this led to the European war. The Pacific war had its origins when Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 and later when Japan invaded China in 1937. The 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour involved America in the war, which then became a true global war.

Why did Italy joined axis powers in world war 2?

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It's because of BENITO AMILCARE ANDREA MUSSOLINI who followed aggressive policy.His main slogan before the nations were "Italy must expand or perish".He joined with Hitler ROME-BERLIN-TOKYO axis's thus Italy entered ww2.This entry made Italy so weak and lost its possessions of overseas territories.

How did the us react when the axis powers became aggressive?

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Much like Britain and France, the United States did not take action against Italian and German aggression. Americans, British, and French were all scarred from the Great War that had just taken place (WW1), so they thought that by responding to Italian and German aggression could potentially start a war. American's did not respond because they wanted to avoid war at all costs.

How did axis expansion lead to World War 2?

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2) Hitler marched his troops into the Rhine, the Sudetenland, the rest of Czechoslovakia, and Austria over the protests of Britain, France, and the US. On Sept. 1, 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland, thereby starting WW2 in Europe. The Poles fought valiantly against Hitler's forces; when they took refuge behind the Vistula River, and it seemed they could hold on until the arrival of the British and French, Stalin entered the war and invaded Poland from the east. About 2 weeks later it was all over for the Poles.
Stalin also invaded Finland on the flimsy pretext of protecting his northern frontier. The Finns, although outnumbered and outgunned, held off the Soviets for several months.
Japan annexed Korea in 1910. The militarists of Japan also invaded Manchuria (China) in 1933, trying to create what they called the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere." In their delirious minds, they thought that Asia would thrive if all of it was under their rule. The rest of Asia disagreed. Japanese brutality in Manchuria caused the US to enact a trade embargo against Japan. The Japanese used the embargo as an excuse for the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, thereby precipitating America's entry into WW2.

Where did Mussolini live?

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Benito Mussolini, after seizing power in October 1922, lived in Villa Torlonia in Rome, central Italy. He is also connected with the Palazzo di Venezia, from which he orchestrated his government and delivered many of his most famous speeches

What were the reasons the allies of World War II were able to cast doubt on fascist ideas and defeat the axis armies?

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As we would have never agreed with the Nazis and their fuhrer's fanatical beliefs and ideas. The atrocities they committed could never have been more evil. For they are undoubtedly impossible to beat.