The main reasons that imperial nations built large naval forces was to protect their economic interests in these colonies as well as their political interests. In addition they also sought to demonstrate their size and prowess in their ability to exert military force around the globe.
Generally speaking, in order for the settlement to be considered a civilization it would have to have some system of writing--either through letters of symbols--to facilitate communication. <span />
Germany<span>, Italy and Japan. On the other side were the Allies. They included </span>Britain<span>, France, </span>Australia<span>, </span>Canada,New Zealand<span>, </span>India<span>, the </span>Soviet Union<span>, </span>China<span> and the </span>United States<span> of America.</span>
