World War II Leaders Quiz

Study Notes

U.S. Leaders During WWII

Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President, initiated New Deal programs to revive the U.S. economy and led the nation through most of WWII.
Harry S. Truman served as Vice President in Roosevelt's fourth term and assumed presidency after FDR's death; he authorized the atomic bombings in Japan.

European Leaders During WWII

Adolf Hitler, dictator of Germany, led the Nazi Party and established the Third Reich, which played a central role in the conflict.
Benito Mussolini, Italy's fascist dictator from 1922 to 1943, allied with Germany during WWII before being overthrown following the Allied invasion of Italy.
Winston Churchill served as the British Prime Minister during the war, renowned for his leadership and awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953.

Military Leaders and Forces

Dwight D. Eisenhower, a U.S. General, commanded Allied forces in Europe and was pivotal in planning the D-Day invasion; he later served as President.
Charles De Gaulle was a French general and statesman who led Free French Forces, fighting against Axis powers and supporting the liberation of France.

Leaders of Axis Powers

Emperor Hirohito reigned as Japan's emperor during WWII, considered divine by his people.
Hideki Tōjō, a general and Prime Minister of Japan, was chiefly responsible for orchestrating the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Soviet Leader

Josef Stalin ruled the Soviet Union during WWII, radically industrializing the nation but at the cost of millions who suffered through purges and oppression.

Description

Test your knowledge about key leaders during World War II with this quiz. You'll encounter questions about prominent figures from both the U.S. and Europe, including their contributions and legacies. See how well you know the pivotal leaders that shaped the course of history during this tumultuous time.