Rome-Berlin Axis
Rome-Berlin Axis, Coalition formed in 1936 between Italy and Germany. An agreement formulated by Italy’s foreign minister Galeazzo Ciano informally linking the two fascist countries was reached on October 25, 1936. It was formalized by the Pact of Steel in 1939. The term Axis Powers came to include Japan as well.
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Article Title:
Rome-Berlin Axis
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
24 September 2026
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November 14, 2026