The axis started WW2 so in some ways they were thought to be ready. But Germany's navy was by no means ready. Admiral Donitz thought war (if any) would start in 1945 not 1939.So although the leaders were prepared the armed forces wasn't.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.