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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 was the origin of the term Axis as it pertained to Germany Italy and Japan in World War 2?
Originally at Italian-German statement of common interest, first used on Oct. 12, 1936. It was formally expanded into a military alliance, known as "The Pact of Steel" on May 22, 1939. The term "axis" came from Benito Mussolini's proclamation of the 1936 agreement as the axis around which states with common interests might collaborate. The Axis became enlarged when Japan, which had previously signed the Anti-Comitern Pact, adhered to an agreement for a 10 year military alliance with Germany & Italy on Sept. 27, 1940. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
Did Dr.wernher Von Braun develop?
Dr. Wernher Von Braun helped develop the V2 rocket missile and later helped the Americans use it as a Paperclip scientist at White Sands Missile Range. HEe also was a pioneer in rocket technology.
Were countries forced to join the axis?
No Italy and japan joined the axis because they wouldnt to be allied with germany, other countries such as slovakia and croatia becomed puppet states for the axis because they were conquerd by germans
Why was 1942 the year that doomed the Axis?
The Eastern Front became very difficult for the Germans. == == 1942 saw the German Afrika Corps defeated at El Alamein and begin their retreat and ultimate defeat in North Africa, and it also saw the Battle of Stalingrad in Russia from August 1942 to February 1943. One of the bloodiest battles of the war, with an estimated total 1.5 million casualties. From then on the allies were always on the offensive.
When does Italy join axis powers?
1937. Italy joins the axis powers because Germany attacked them and broke their Neutrality act.
What was the cause of World War I and World War 2?
In World War 1 the U.S.S.R was trying to take over Germanys and the other countrys land. Then in World War 2 Adolf Hitler tryed to get more land for Germany and slaughter all the Jews.
George Dewey launched a surprise attack on the spanish in where?
During the Spanish-American War, George Dewey launched a surprise attack on the Spanish in Manila. This naval attack against the Spanish fleet occurred in 1898 at the start of the war, and the Spanish were defeated.
Team meeting What are the strengths and weakness to it?
A team meeting may help relieve tensions or misunderstandings between the members of the team. It may help them come to find a common purpose, too. A drawback is that it may only inflame differences among the staff, and it ties the entire team up in a meeting instead of working.
When did Russia no longer support the axis powers?
When the German Wehrmacht invaded them in June, 1941.
What were POW centers in World war 2?
The Japanese would not care about the POW's at all, they didn't follow war rules. The Germans did except for the Soviets.
What action did the U.S. take as a result of the German invasion of the Soviet Union?
The one major decision the US made after the Germans began their invasion of the Soviet Union was that President Roosevelt added the Soviet Union to the list of countries that were allowed to participate in the "Lend-Lease Act".
The Lend-Lease Act allowed some countries fighting in the war to "borrow" tanks, guns, airplanes, and other military equipment from the US. The assumption is that these countries would either return the equipment after the war, or pay for them later.
According to his own memoirs, he was invited to join the SS because of his talent in rocket science. He goes on to say that a coworker convinced him that joining would be the best way to continue his research, as he would have support and funding from the government. Had he turned down the offer, he would have had to quit working as a scientist, and he was unwilling to do that.
What countries make up the axis of evil on the war on terrorism?
Bolton's opinion-Cuba, Libya, Syria Bush's opinion- Iraq, Iran, North Korea
