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World War II (WWII)

World War II (WWII). 1939-1945. Adolf Hitler German Dictator 1933-1945. Was leader of a fascist group commonly called the Nazi Party. Once he became Chancellor in 1933 he changed Germany to a Totalitarian form of government. He ruled until his death in 1945. Benito Mussolini

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World War II (WWII)

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  1. World War II (WWII) 1939-1945

  2. Adolf Hitler German Dictator 1933-1945 Was leader of a fascist group commonly called the Nazi Party. Once he became Chancellor in 1933 he changed Germany to a Totalitarian form of government. He ruled until his death in 1945

  3. Benito Mussolini Italian Dictator 1922 - 1943 Was a Fascist Italian dictator. The King of Italy placed him into power in 1922 and Mussolini banned all other political parties. He Remained in power until the King fired him in 1943.

  4. Hideki Tojo Japanese Prime Minister 1941-1944 Was appointed Prime Minister by the Emperor of Japan, Emperor Hirohito. Prior to his appointment, he was the General of the Japanese Imperial Army. Was tried and found guilty after the war for various War crimes.

  5. WWII Allies vs. Axis Allies Axis Germany Italy Japan • United States • Canada • Great Britain • Soviet Union

  6. Allied powers • The Democratic nations of the United States, Great Britain, and Canada were known as the Allies • The Soviet Union, at first was in an alliance with Germany, but later joined the Allies after being attacked and invaded by Germany

  7. United States Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt 1933-1945 Harry Truman 1945-1953

  8. The United States WWII Presidents • FDR was President of the United States throughout the war until his death on April 12, 1945 • FDR’s successor was Vice President Harry Truman • As President, Truman authorized the use of the Atomic bombs to end the war with Japan

  9. Winston Churchill British Prime Minister 1 1940-1945 & 1951-1955 Was one of the most popular Prime Ministers ever in Great Britain. After France fell, Britain was temporarily alone in fighting against Germany. After the United States entered, he famously declared “We have won the war!” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq_Rsb8KoKo&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1

  10. Joseph Stalin Soviet Union Dictator Approx: 1928-1953 Had participated in the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 After Lenin's death, he conspired against all of his own political comrades until he gained complete power. He signed an alliance with Germany, however the Nazi’s surprise attacked the USSR in June 1941. Stalin then switched sides to the Allies.

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