Were Japan and Germany allies in WW2?

Question

Were Japan and Germany allies in WW2? It seems to me that the war between the US and Japan was a totally separate war from WW2. Anyone agree or disagree?

Answer 1

yes There was a treaty between German,, Italy and japan.

Answer 2

They were allies. But the reason the United States entered World War II was because Japan attacked American soil in Hawaii. It's possible that America would not have sent troops to fight Germany if this had not occurred. Before that, Americans were sending some aid, weapons, etc. to aid Britain, France, Belguim, and the other European countries being invaded by Germany, but we weren't sending troops. Coincidentally, Russia was our ally in WWII, mainly because we shared enemies. Although the cold war began after WWII, and Russia was then seen as our arch enemy. MacArthur was largely responsible for changing the culture in Japan (by forcing their Emperor into a submissive position.) During this war, the Japanese were ruthless and sent their men into battle without the hope of coming out alive, or a view toward taking prisoners alive. They really viewed people as disposable and did not follow the "conventions of war." What I believe is so powerful about this war is a classic "good vs. evil" premise with good winning against all odds. Also, this was a war in which the good rallied. Every American, no matter their age or location, sacrificed money, loved ones, gasoline, nylons, sugar (with rations,) worked in factories, had Victory gardens, bought bonds to fund the war effort, knit for the troops. Today, we are at war, and most Americans live life as though no war is present. But during WWII, the war was a part of every American's real experience. And every American did their part to support the war effort. And there was a very real shared and heartfelt purpose. By the way, on Veteran's Day, and every day. Thank you, American military, of all wars, and peacetime, for your sacrifice and willingness to serve your country. I appreciate you.

Answer 3

Japan signed the axis treaty in 1941 between Germany.Italy,and Japan.When Italy fell or was beginning to,Germany basically wrote them off.Japan and Germany shared intelligence on the US and the Allies and a few weapons and ideas of weapons,They only seemed to be a seperate war was because they both didnt have enough manpower to combine forces in the same arena.Uboats did make it to the pacific Ocean though

Answer 4

Yes, Italy, Germany, and Japan signed documents stating a legal alliance. While Japanese involvement was on the other side of the world, the goal was to work in tandem to destroy mutual enemies (the Allies). Germany, in fact, was depending on Japan to attack the Soviets from the East, but Sorge (a spy for the Soviets) discovered they would not out of concern of American involvement in the Pacific. This gave Stalin the ability to move millions of troops and tanks westward to crush the German forces. My point is that the two theaters were not seperate afterall!

Answer 5

Yes, Germany, Italy and Japan formed an alliance called "The Axis Powers Agreement" for mutual military support early in World War II

Answer 6

Disagree. One of Japan's early main objectives were to keep and protect the oil resources of SE Asia away from the US.

Germany knew that they would not have enough resources to carry on a 3 front war (USSR, England, and North Africa) without a steady flow of oil. Having that supply was important to them.

However, once Japan bombed Pearl, many felt then that was the beginning of the end. There was a lot of sentiment to leave Europe's problem alone, but the bombing kicked us into reality.

Answer 7

Yes. Along with Italy they were part of the Axis Powers. Within days of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the Germans declared war on the United States.

Answer 8

No, we were at war with Japan because they bombed Perl Harbor on 6/6/1941, we didn't get involved with Germany until it looked like they were going to attack us, even after Churchll's constant pleads for help.

OK, I'm wrong

Answer 9

Yes allies in the sense that they both were fighting the Russians, US, and British. I don’t think there troops fought side by side or that they gave any supplies or support to each other. They just were fighting the Allies…. I think?

Answer 10

Kinda- sorta. They were both fighting the SAME enemy (US)- so that kinda made them allies. I don't think they ever joined in any Military Operations or anything... They pretty much confined themselves to destroying THEIR half of the World... :(