Question

By the end of 1940, hitler was at the pinnacle of his power. explain the statement

Answer 1

Yes, by the end of 1940's, Hitler with the tripartite pact with Japan and Italy, he could control:
*Most of europe (half  of the regions of france,poland,some parts of russia, greece, yuguslavia) with the help of italy.
*In the south east he had good control, as japan were so powerful at that region.

Answer 2

Answer:

1) In foreign policy, Hitler acquired quick successes. He felt the league of Nations, preoccupied Rhineland, annexed Austria, took German-speaking Sudentland from Czechoslovakia and finally the whole country.

2) In September 1939, Germany invaded Poland. It is started the war with England and France. Puppet governments who supported Hitler were setup in many parts of Europe.

3) In September 1944, Hitler signed a tripartite pact with Italy and Japan to strengthen his claim to international power.