Question

Why did Italy join the side of Germany and Japan in the Second World War?

Answer 1

Italy initially aligned with the Allies in World War I, hoping to gain territories from Turkey and Germany. However, when the post-war treaties denied Italy control over any German or Turkish colonies, it felt betrayed. Later, when Hitler was in charge of Germany, Italy under Mussolini found common ground with him because both governments had ideologies that extolled war and sought to consolidate their power. This ideological alignment and shared ambitions led Italy to side with Germany and Japan during World War II.