Allied and Axis Power in World War II

Allied and Axis Powers

World War II is one of the most well-known wars in today’s society. In this war, many countries separated into two power groups known as the axis and the allies. The axis power group consisted of seven countries; the major countries on the axis power side include Germany, Italy and Japan. The minor countries that were involved in the Axis powers are Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Finland. The three most powerful countries of the axis power where ruled by dictators. Germany’s leader was the infamous Adolf Hitler. He was an individual who discriminated against Jewish people. He established a goal to rid Germany of all weak people and take control over the European continent. The leader of Italy was supreme dictator Benito Mussolini. He is known to be the founder of fascist government. In that particular government, one leader and one party have total power. Japan’s main leader was Emperor Hirohito. The allied powers consisted of six countries; the major countries were the United States, Great Britain, Russia, and France. Other countries involved in the allied power group are Poland and China. The leader of Great Britain was Prime Minister Winston Churchill. President Franklin D. Roosevelt led as the leader of the United States. Russia’s main leader was General Secretary of the Communist Party Joseph Stalin. The leader of France was Charles de Gaulle.

Event Leading to Beginning of World War II

There were many events that occurred that may have had an impact that led to World War II. In late 1931, Japanese Kwangtung Army attacked Chinese troops in Manchuria in an event commonly known as the Manchurian Incident. The purpose of the attack was the hopes of the Japanese to gain more natural resources to support th...

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... will have to become more innovative to achieve success as a result of advanced technology. Operations today require more time and effort to plan because there are new weapon systems being developed throughout the years. Commanders must be able to critically think and coordinate with others for success in modern day operations. They must be able to exploit the advantages of fighting as a combined, joint, and coalition team, just as the commanders in the invasion of Normandy had done. All nine principles of war will not fit in every operation although, at least three of them will; however, understanding which principles pertain to the commanders particular operation is essential for that commander to recognized as an advantage to succeed in his/her mission. The purpose of the principles of war is to guide warfighting at a strategic, operational, and tactical level.