Axis powers leaders

The Axis Powers were a coalition during World War II, primarily consisting of Germany, Italy, and Japan. Key leaders included Adolf Hitler of Germany, who aimed for territorial expansion and Aryan supremacy; Benito Mussolini of Italy, who sought to revive the Roman Empire and establish fascism; and Emperor Hirohito of Japan, who symbolized national unity amidst military leadership that pursued imperial expansion in Asia. Their aggressive actions and alliances led to widespread conflict from 1939 to 1945, ultimately resulting in their defeat by the Allied Powers, which included the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom.