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During World War II, both Germany and Japan experienced significant periods of rise and fall. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, initially rose to power in the 1930s through aggressive expansion and militarization. The country quickly conquered neighboring territories, such as Poland and France, establishing dominance in Europe. However, Germany's military overextension and the failure to defeat the Soviet Union led to its eventual downfall. The Allied forces, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union, launched successful offensives that ultimately defeated Germany in 1945. Similarly, Japan saw a rise to power during World War II through its aggressive expansion in the Asia-Pacific region. The country invaded and occupied territories such as Korea, China, and Southeast Asian countries, establishing a vast empire. However, Japan's reliance on militarism and the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 led to its downfall. The United States, with its superior military and industrial capabilities, engaged Japan in a fierce Pacific War campaign that culminated in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.

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During World War II, Germany and Japan both rose to power through aggressive expansion but ultimately fell due to military overextension and defeat by Allied forces. Germany was led by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, while Japan relied on militarism and the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Allied forces, including the US, UK, and Soviet Union, defeated Germany in 1945, and Japan surrendered after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.