This is kinda a goofy what if:
Hitler and the Japanese had promised to co-operate in the wars. When the Germans invaded Russia, the expectation was that Japan would declare war (If not invade themselves) as well. This didn't happen.
On DEC 7, Japan attacks USA (and others).
On DEC 8, USA declares war on Japan.
On DEC 9, Germany declares war on USA.
Japan still doesn't declare war on Russia, and now Germany has to fight the two largest industrialized nations, both at the same time!
But what if:
Germany takes stock of the situation and declares war on japan! Propaganda wise, Hitler has FDR in a deep, dark hole. If Germany makes overtures of alliance with USA Vs. Japan (this costs Germany nothing and prevents USA war on Germany), then the whole war in Europe will have an entirely different future!
Imagine the surprise!
Thoughts anyone?
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