What were the goals of the Axis Powers during WWII?

The strategic goals of each of the major powers of the Second World War changed substantially over the course of the conflict. Often these differences were heavily affected by events on the battlefield or shifting political realities. read more

There were three Axis powers: Japan, Italy and Germany (the most powerful of the group) Japan’s aim was to colonize China, it was actually first in the war, having started fighting China in the 1930s. read more

Still, many of the initial goals of the war were driven directly by angst over the Treaty of Versailles and efforts to dramatically reshape the world map. The most belligerent powers, including Germany, Italy, Japan, and the Soviet Union, often had the most radical and far-reaching plans. read more

The axis powers were opposed to the allied countries, the main countries were Germany, Italy, and Japan, who's main goal was to defeat the allied countries and emerge superior which of course failed. After all this, much of Europe was turned into a battleground. read more