The major Axis Powers consisted of Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Germany-- Among major Axis Powers, Germany was the most deadly army which marched across Europe. The well-equipped German infantry was strong enough to withstand almost every attack from the Allies.
Italy-- A combination of over-eagerness and bad timing had Italy join the Axis. Poor military leadership and equipment handicapped Italy's efforts in the war, but the Italian Army made valuable contributions to the Axis.
Japan-- In World War 2, the Japanese Army was mostly an infantry-based army. Due to limited industrial resources and capacity, the Japanese army had to win the war quickly or stand to lose everything. At that time, the Japanese were the best soldiers in the war, with an unlimited devotion to duty, high morale and a never-say-die attitude towards the enemies.
The major Ally Powers consisted of France, Great-Britain, Russia, and the United States.
France-- The French army was thought to be the best after the first World War. In 1939, the French army that marched into the war was totally different from the one in 1914 as France had been racked by civil disorders and strikes, the entire political system was separated and the division power had affect the army severely. For defensive roles, the properly equipped French soldiers were the most ideal but of lesser quality than the German. However, the doctrines were out-dated and the tanks were mostly used for support of the infantry than exploitation roles
Great-Britain-- In World War One, the British Army was the first who used tanks but at the begining of World War Two, Britain was far behind in tank tactics, but Great-Britain managed to withstand the Germans until the Americans joined the war.
Russia-- Russia was well-known for it's countless surviving from invasions and repelling invaders, with heavy losses. Most people do not understand how close the German invasion of Russia came to a victory. Just a change of plans or better weather could have kicked Russia out of the War. However, the Germans had to deal with a grueling, bloody Eastern front that eventually consumed 20 million Russians and nearly 9 million Germans.
U.S.—The U.S. Was helping fight the war even before the US joined the war in December 1941 and dealt the Axis a great blow. While in the war, the US had plenty of tanks and most US armor divisions were tank heavy. The US started to began the more heavily armored formations as the German blitzkrieg arose.
Germany-- Among major Axis Powers, Germany was the most deadly army which marched across Europe. The well-equipped German infantry was strong enough to withstand almost every attack from the Allies.
Italy-- A combination of over-eagerness and bad timing had Italy join the Axis. Poor military leadership and equipment handicapped Italy's efforts in the war, but the Italian Army made valuable contributions to the Axis.
Japan-- In World War 2, the Japanese Army was mostly an infantry-based army. Due to limited industrial resources and capacity, the Japanese army had to win the war quickly or stand to lose everything. At that time, the Japanese were the best soldiers in the war, with an unlimited devotion to duty, high morale and a never-say-die attitude towards the enemies.
The major Ally Powers consisted of France, Great-Britain, Russia, and the United States.
France-- The French army was thought to be the best after the first World War. In 1939, the French army that marched into the war was totally different from the one in 1914 as France had been racked by civil disorders and strikes, the entire political system was separated and the division power had affect the army severely. For defensive roles, the properly equipped French soldiers were the most ideal but of lesser quality than the German. However, the doctrines were out-dated and the tanks were mostly used for support of the infantry than exploitation roles
Great-Britain-- In World War One, the British Army was the first who used tanks but at the begining of World War Two, Britain was far behind in tank tactics, but Great-Britain managed to withstand the Germans until the Americans joined the war.
Russia-- Russia was well-known for it's countless surviving from invasions and repelling invaders, with heavy losses. Most people do not understand how close the German invasion of Russia came to a victory. Just a change of plans or better weather could have kicked Russia out of the War. However, the Germans had to deal with a grueling, bloody Eastern front that eventually consumed 20 million Russians and nearly 9 million Germans.
U.S.—The U.S. Was helping fight the war even before the US joined the war in December 1941 and dealt the Axis a great blow. While in the war, the US had plenty of tanks and most US armor divisions were tank heavy. The US started to began the more heavily armored formations as the German blitzkrieg arose.