GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Japan then formally declared war on Germany on 23 August 1914 thereby entering the First World War as an ally of Britain, France and Russia. It promptly seized the German-held Caroline, Marshall, and Mariana Islands in the Pacific.

Detailed explanation-2: -During World War II, however, the alliance was limited by the great distances between the Axis powers; for the most part, Japan and Germany fought separate wars, and eventually surrendered separately.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the culture of Japan, commentators admired Germany’s respect for military might, expansion of territory and charismatic leadership. Germany and Japan identified each other as great global powers.