During World War II, Germany was a member of the <u>Axis</u>
The <u>Axis </u>were the opposing forces of Japan, Germany, and Italy against the <u>Allies</u>; the United States, Britain, Soviet Union, and France.
Signed in 1940, the <u>Tripartite Pact </u>allied Japan, Germany, and Italy to strengthen their efforts during the war. They were eventually defeated one by one by the Allies, starting with Italy's surrender on 1943.