Axis Powers

Military and Diplomatic Alliance led primarily by Nazi Germany.
As of the outbreak of the Eurasian War on September 11th 1938 the members include Germany, Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Romania.

Structure

A formal mutual military alliance and diplomatic partnership led by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. Initial members include Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria. Romania joined on September 6th 1938.
Finland formally joined the Axis Powers on December 10th 1938.

Foreign Relations

Hostile to the Soviet Union
At war with the Soviet Union following the Soviet Invasion of Romania launched on September 6th 1938.

Founding Date

February 12th 1938

Type

Alliance, Generic

Alternative Names

Axis Powers

Leader

Adolf Hitler

Related Historical Events

• 1939
  Germany and Japan enter into negotiations to flesh out the terms under which Japan might enter the Axis Powers.
• 1938
  The Soviet Union launches a largescale invasion of Romania
• 1938
  The Soviet Union launches a largescale invasion of Romania
• 1938
  The Axis Powers are formed