... claimed Germany had been disgraced at Versailles and promised a third German Empire. He made quick allies with the fascist Italian leader, Benito Mussolini and Japanese general Hideki Tojo. Together they formed the "Axis powers" which would terrorize the world for years to come. Hitler soon invaded Poland because he ... blow was to take place where almost the entire fleet of ships lay dormant, Pearl Harbor. On December 7th, 1941 the first wave of Japanese bombers began the assault on Pearl Harbor (Smith 301). The planes drop massive amounts of bombs and machine-gun fire over the helpless...

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