Axis Powers

The Axis Powers was the collective term for the alliance between Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and Imperial Japan (as well as various other countries) during the events of World War II - it stood in opposition to the Allies and became a term that is still used in the modern world as a metaphor for societies that are regarded as evil or warlike.

The Axis Powers managed to gain amounts of Europe, Africa, East, and Southeast Asia and the Pacific Oceans during the height of their power but were ultimately defeated at the end of World War II with the fall of the Nazis in Europe and later the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States.

Although the Axis Powers were an alliance each member had different ideas of how to shape the world, the only thing they seemed to share in common was their enemy: the Allies (as well as democracy in general).

People and organizations involved

Leaders

Adolf Hitler (Nazi Germany)
Emperor Hirohito (Imperial Japan)
Benito Mussolini (Fascist Italy / Italian Social Republic)

Collaborators

Organizations, political parties, and client states