Question 81: Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Q: Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Japan, Germany, and Italy; Axis Powers

Accepted answers

•Japan, Germany, and Italy
•Axis Powers

Why this matters

The U.S. fought against Japan, Germany, and Italy in World War II. These three countries were called the Axis Powers. The U.S. joined the war after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941.

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