In 1938 , who 's population was larger , The Western Allies or the European Axis ?
Italy distribution : 1938-1943 : 100 % Axis , 1944-1945 : 100 % Allies Japanese values are included in Axis totals for all years in order to illustrate potential contribution Soviet Union - Allies distribution : 1939 : Only 67 % due to the pact with Germany , but none to Axis .