| PART ONE: German and Japanese Naval Conceptions and Operations |
| 1 A Short History |
| 2 Two Navies Prepare for War |
| 3 The Axis in Southern Waters |
| 4 The Japanese in the Indian Ocean |
| 5 Axis Submarine Operations in the Indian Ocean |
| 6 Practical Cooperation and Exchange of Experience |
| PART TWO : Forming the Axis Challenge to Anglo-American Naval Power |
| 7 Building Navies. 1919-1933 |
| 8 Rapprochement. 1934-1936 |
| 9 Cooperation with Caution |
| 10 Drawing Closer |
| 11 Bargains and Treaties. 1938-1939 |
| 12 Japan's Response to the Outbreak of War |
| 13 Intelligence Exchange |
| 14 Intentions and Evasions |
| PART THREE: Logistical Exchange between the Partners |
| 15 Exchange of Personnel |
| 16 Transport of Materials |
| PART FOUR: Conclusion |
| 17 Conclusion |
