How did the Axis Powers achieve victories in 1939 and 1940?

Germany's strength made Mussolini want it as an ally-- the Rome-Berlin Alliance formed in Oct 1936. Germany also made an agreement with Japan, therefore uniting all three countries.

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the first two years of american revolution was not very encouraging for the patriots since the british were far superior in sea power, arms and troops.