How did Italy's drive for an empire compare to Germany's in the 1930s? Responses Italy invaded the Rhineland, while Germany invaded Japan. Italy invaded the Rhineland, while Germany invaded Japan. Italy's drive included China, while Germany's included North Africa. Italy's drive included China, while Germany's included North Africa. Italy's drive included Britain, while Germany's included French Indochina. Italy's drive included Britain, while Germany's included French Indochina. Italy invaded Ethiopia, while Germany invaded parts of Western Europe.