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Questions about World War II by country

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Which countries were the main Axis powers in World War II?

The main Axis powers were Nazi Germany, the Empire of Japan, and the Kingdom of Italy. These three nations formed the primary alliance opposing the Allies during the conflict.

When did Belgium surrender to German forces during World War II?

Belgian forces surrendered on the 28th of May 1940 after resisting the invasion for 18 days. King Leopold III and most of the army became prisoners of war following this event.

How many people died in Indonesia as a result of Japanese occupation?

A later UN report stated that four million people died in Indonesia as a result of the Japanese occupation. About 2.4 million people died in Java from famine during 1944 and 1945 alone.

On what date was Ethiopia liberated by Allied forces during World War II?

Liberation of Ethiopia was achieved on the 5th of May 1941 five years to the day that Emperor Haile Selassie fled his capital. The East African campaign involved Ethiopian Eritrean British Sudanese Kenyan Rhodesian South African Indian Nigerian Ghanaian and Free French Forces.

When did Argentina declare war on Axis powers during World War II?

Argentina declared war on the 27th of March 1945 after breaking relations with Axis powers on the 26th of January 1944. This decision followed a military coup in 1943 and subsequent pressure from the Allies.