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2. Famous People of World War Two - Biography Online

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   Famous People of World War Two. Influential people who caused, influenced and fought during the Second World War. Adolf Hitler (1889 – 1945) Dictator of Nazi Germany from 1933-45. During the 1930s, Hitler sought to gain ‘lebensraum’ for Germany – claiming Austria, Czechoslovakia and finally invading Poland.

3. World War II (1939–1945): Key People - SparkNotes

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   Eisenhower was perhaps best known for his work in planning Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Europe. After the war, he was a very popular figure in the United States and was elected to two terms as U.S. president, taking office in 1953. Emperor of Japan from 1926 until his death in 1989.

4. 25 World War II Heroes Who Put Their Lives On The Line - List25

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   From Oskar Schindler to General MacArthur these are 25 World War II Heroes who put their lives on the line to protect others .

5. 24 real Heroes of World War II (Part 1) | War History Online

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   Second World War – It is but normal that in dire need, there are always people who rise up above the rest to give more to meet that need. This was what happened during World War II. Below are some of the 25 men and women who showed acts fit to be classified as acts of heroism.

6. Who Were the Most Important Leaders of WWII? - TheCollector

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   Throughout World War II the principal Allied heads of state were Franklin Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill. The three Axis leaders included Hideki Tojo, Benito Mussolini, and Adolf Hitler.

7. Heroes of the Second World War - Biography Online

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   Heroes of the Second World War – including political leaders, military generals, plus ordinary soldies and civilians who resisted the Nazis. Winston Churchill. (1874–1965) Churchill epitomised the British bulldog spirit. He rallied the British nation to stand alone against the Nazi war machine in 1940. “ We shall fight them on the beaches.

8. World War II People | World War II Database - WW2DB

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   Many spies, scientists, industrialists, medical doctors, and people of other categories made their direct and indirect contributions in shaping the course of the war. Women played a greater role in WW2 than any prior conflict.

9. Important People of World War II - HISTORY CRUNCH

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   Dwight Eisenhower. He was the Prime Minister of Britain before World War II. He is most remembered for his role in the policy of appeasement that was used to contain the aggression of Nazi Germany before the start of World War II. He was replaced by Winston Churchill just after the start of the war.

10. 7 Talented Generals Who Shaped World War II - TheCollector

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    Here are seven of those leaders, the greatest and most talented generals that took to the stage of World War II, shaping its course through victory and defeat. 1. Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, via Britannica.

11. Unveiling their Stories – Famous People in WW2 - The Commonwealth...

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    Discover the stories of famous people in WW2 who heeded the call to serve but made the ultimate sacrifice during their military service. This blog will mostly focus on the Commonwealth’s contribution to the Second World War and the famous faces from these nations that fought and fell on battlefields the world over. Famous People WW2