The Axis Powers

The Axis Powers were a group of countries during World War II, mainly Germany, Italy, and Japan, that formed an alliance to oppose the Allies. They collaborated militarily and ideologically, pursuing expansionist goals and challenging global stability. Led by leaders like Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Emperor Hirohito, they sought to conquer territory and spread their influence, which ultimately led to widespread conflict and devastation worldwide. Their alliance was characterized by shared interests in territorial expansion, but their goals and ideologies varied. The Axis Powers were defeated in 1945, ending their aggressive campaigns.