The Axis Powers
Germany: Adolf Hitler
*Became chancellor of Germany in 1933. *Became Fuhrer in 1934 *Was a ruthless dictator who hated Jews. *Wanted to purge Germany of all weak people, and take control of all of Europe.
Hungary
*Became fourth member of Tripartite pact *Played large role in invasion of Russia
Isoroku Yamamoto
*Best war strategist and commander of japanese armed forces *Commaner of Japanese Navy and led Pearl Harbor attack. *Died in 1943
Ugo Cavallero
*Commander of Italian Royal army during World War 2
Osami Nagano
*Fleet admiral in Japanese Navy *Leader in attack on Pearl Harbor
Erwin Rommel
*Germany *One of the smartest generals *Commanded army in Africa and during Normandy Invasion
Hermann Goring
*Germany *Prime minister of Prussia *Commander of German Air Force "Luftwaffe"
Heinrich Himmler
*Germany *Second in Command to Hitler *Commanded Gestapo Police *In charge of concentration camps
Victor Emmanuel 3
*King of Italy and head of Italian army *Basically did whatever Mussolini told him to
Finland
*Never signed Tripartite pact but fought with Axis powers against Russia
Hideki Tojo
*Prime Minister of Japan *Major supporter of Tripartite pact
Japan: Emperor Hirohito
*Reigned as emperor of Japan from 1926-1989 *Remained emperor after the war *First time his voice was heard was the surrender on the radio
Bulgaria
*Started on Axis side *After being invaded by Russia went to Allies
Romania
*Started on Axis side *After helping to invade Russia switched to Allies
Italy: Benito Mussolini
*Supreme dictator of Italy *Founded concept of fascist government (One leader/Party with total power) *He was an inspiration to Hitler
What was Mussolini Called?
Duce or Leader
What were the major axis powers?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Who was the first major power to surrender to Allies?
Italy
At peak of World War 2, Axis powers ruled over?
Much of Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa
Japan and Germany signed Comintern Pact on
November 25, 1936
Germany and Italy signed friendship treaty on
October 15, 1936
What was the pact of steel first named?
Pact of blood, but they changed because of public dislike
Tripartite Pact was signed on
September 27, 1940
