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What are the Axis powers of WW2?
The Axis powers were the coalition of countries that fought against the Allies in World War II. The three principal partners in the Axis alliance were Germany, Italy, and Japan. These countries were led by German dictator Adolf Hitler, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, and Japanese Emperor Hirohito.
The Axis powers were united in their opposition to the Allies, but otherwise lacked comparable coordination and ideological cohesion. They were motivated by a variety of factors, including:
- Nationalism: The Axis powers were all expansionist nations that sought to increase their power and influence.
- Fascism: The Axis powers were all fascist regimes that believed in the superiority of their own race or nation.
- Anti-communism: The Axis powers were all opposed to communism, which they saw as a threat to their own regimes.
The Axis powers were defeated in World War II, but their legacy continues to be felt today. The Holocaust, the systematic extermination of Jews by the Nazis, was one of the most horrific crimes in human history. The Axis powers also committed numerous other atrocities, including the bombing of civilians and the use of chemical weapons.
The following countries were members of the Axis powers:
- Germany: National Socialist Workers Party, the German Nazi Party Flag
- Italy
- Japan
- Bulgaria
- Hungary
- Romania
- Slovakia
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The Axis powers were defeated by the Allies in 1945. The war had a profound impact on the world, and its legacy continues to be felt today.