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World War II: Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel.

Historical image related to World War II: Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel. from May 22, 1939

World War II

1939–1945 global conflict

World War II or the Second World War was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks and aircraft played major roles,…
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Pact of Steel

Military alliance between Germany and Italy before World War II

The Pact of Steel, formally known as the Pact of Friendship and Alliance between Germany and Italy, was a military and political alliance between Germany and Italy, signed in 1939.
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