Historical Events tagged with "axis"

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Politics & Government

Germany and Italy Forge a Military Alliance

May 22nd, 1939 85 years ago

On May 22, 1939, Germany and Italy solidified their military alliance by signing the Pact of Steel in Berlin. This agreement, formally known as the Pact of Friendship and Alliance between Germany and Italy, aimed to enhance cooperation in military and political matters. Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini underscored their commitment to mutual support and shared expansionist goals, setting the stage for closer military ties and collaboration in the forthcoming conflicts of World War II.

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