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Who was the 32nd US President during WWII?
Who gave the order to drop the atomic bomb?
Harry S. Truman
Who was the leader of Germany during World War II?
Adolf Hitler
Who was the Fascist dictator of Italy during WWII?
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Who was the leader of the Allied forces in Europe during WWII?
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Who was the Emperor of Japan during World War II?
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Who was the Russian leader during WWII?
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Who was the British Prime Minister during WWII?
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Who led the Free French Forces during WWII?
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Who was the Prime Minister of Japan and responsible for the attack on Pearl Harbor?
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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.
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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.
