Regarding the Japan wins WW-II and the Germany wins WW-II threads, neither one can pull if off by themselves, not in a world where you have the historical sides. It is Axis victory or Axis defeat as a whole. Personally I feel that Axis defeat was in the cards once Italy surrendered and the western Allies were on the European mainland.
Germany, Italy, and Japan needed to work together. One of the greatest weapons available to the Allies was their coordination.
Hmm, now if at some point early on, Chiang and the IJA reach an agreement concerning the Communists; both considered Communisim a greater foe than each other. The KMT is free to throw its strength against Mao, while the IJA can throw its strength against the USSR. It may not produce a Japanese victory, but it could lessen the degree of Japanese defeat.
Germany, Italy, and Japan needed to work together. One of the greatest weapons available to the Allies was their coordination.
Hmm, now if at some point early on, Chiang and the IJA reach an agreement concerning the Communists; both considered Communisim a greater foe than each other. The KMT is free to throw its strength against Mao, while the IJA can throw its strength against the USSR. It may not produce a Japanese victory, but it could lessen the degree of Japanese defeat.