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A: The Allied Powers, or Allies, refers to coalitions of primarily North American nations victorious over rival, central-European forces in World War I and World War II. The four nations that recurred as the main forces of the Allied Powers in both wars were France, Russia/USSR, the United Kingdom and the United States. Continue Reading
Axis Powers, 6.4 out of 10 based on 8 ratings. The Axis Powers were the countries that fought against the Allies in World War II. The alliance had its start in 1936 when treaties were signed between Germany, Italy and Japan.