What were the benefits of the Axis for Germany and Japan? -

In the early 20th century Germany and Japan, together with Italy, formed the Axis- but what benefits did they get from being allied to each other, seeing as Japanese territory was so far removed from German territory, and vice versa? Was it a purely ideological alliance, or were there concrete benefits for the Axis signatories?

nations is central europe fell limp before them - look at the bloodless conquests germany made before attacking poland in 1939 - the axis gave leverage . The big mistake of the axis of course was for japan to attack pearl harbour and bring the us into the war. Germany nor any of the other axis nations did not want america attacked. With the U.S in the war the leverage of the axis was tilted against the favour of germany austro hungary and romania and italy -

Really, Germany got shafted with this alliance. The Italians turned out to be a handicap and really help contribute to the failure of the German war effort. The Japanese were completely two faced and untrustworthy. The Japanese quickly signed a non aggression pact with USSR despite agreeing to help Hitler with his war on the easter front. They also quite readily accepted any technical or materiel they could get from Germany, but really provided no benefit or support to Germany.

The basic benefit was the division of attention caused by the widely separated Axis powers. While Europe had Germany and Italy to contend with, Asia and North America had Japan. Japan threatened the US, Australia, New Zealand and India with invasion, causing (at least potentially) a division of forces even before the US entered the war. While this did not work in the long run, it did lengthen WWII by causing a large part of the US military effort to be directed into holding Australia and the supply routes between the US and Australia.

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Worldwide domination if germany and Italy comquered Europe, then Japan will conquer all of asia and australia, Japan have this idea of Asia Co Prosperiy sphere plan on which all of its product must have a ready markets and it needs nations to conquer in asia to do that. Another thing America (USA) is at first reluctant to engage in a full scale war when Europe was invaded by Germany, but when Pearl Harbor attack happens, then he launch a full scale involvement.

Mostly, The Axis was an union of strength against American involvement in the war. Also, Japan having beaten the Chinese could make a second front against Russia. And also it would have help the German if Japan could have fought against Australia where the British troop supply came from. At least that was the idea. Basically, a line of force across the globe.

They where revisonist powers along with italy acting as a power block against the powerful enemies of the US, UK, France and later after 1941 the USSR. Try reading some of the History Books that look at the period 1920 - 1940 for more information concerning the rise of the Fascist and Imperialist blocks in these countries.