Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, and Tojo: The men behind the start of WWII. “The Dictators” Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, and Tojo: The men behind the start of WWII. Forward

Fascist States Nations with one party in control (prevalent in Europe and Asia prior to WWII) -Uses idea of Nationalism and Revenge to gain support -Promise the promotion of their country at the expense of “lesser” peoples (Germany-Jews, Japanese-Chinese) -The greater the crisis, the greater the demand for leadership -Provide scapegoats for the problems of their country -Party control of everything + Dictator = False propaganda to gain support -Crushes all opposition -Imperialism to increase strength and increase pride in their country – leads to other conflicts -Generally a very militaristic government and society Notice that all of the causes of WWI will be in existence at the start of WWII in 1939. Many of these (Nationalism, Militarism, and Imperialism) are at the center of these Totalitarian governments Back

Adolf Hitler (Germany)

Adolf Hitler – How did he take power? 1932 - Appointed Chancellor of Germany. 1934 - Hitler declares himself the “Fuhrer.” 1939 - Invasion of Poland and start of WWII German propaganda Hitler as a young soldier in WWI Back

Adolf Hitler - Beliefs Treaty of Versailles was invalid Germany would have a big comeback Germans are a superior race The Jews were the cause of Germany’s problems Back Picture taken from http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/sgt_stryker/hitler.gif

Adolf Hitler - Effect on world politics Some politicians admired him, some feared him. Allied leaders in Europe made an attempt to appease (give in to) him before WWII Click here to see German Expansion throughout the late 1930’s. Click here to view the Munich Pact in its entirety. Picture Taken from www.time.com Back

Adolf Hitler - Lasting Impact Name is synonymous with hate and genocide. Murdered 12 million people (6 million Jews) Responsible for the death of over 50 million in WWII Back

Adolf Hitler and Militarism Believed in the military superiority of the German empire. Blitzkrieg – “Lightning War” Back Picture taken from www.malispina.com

Benito Mussolini (Italy)

Benito Mussolini - How did he take power? 1921 - Entered Parliament after having been defeated in 1919 1922 - Became premier of Italy 1925 - Mussolini declared Italy a fascist dictatorship and took control over society, politics, and economics, as well as the military. Back Picture taken from http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/dof/italy/captioned/horse.htm

Benito Mussolini - Beliefs In favor of state control of EVERYTHING Opposed to Communism and was very Militaristic Back Back Picture taken from http://www.comandosupremo.com/Mussolini.html

Benito Mussolini - Effect on world politics. Influenced Nazism and Hitler Allied with Germany during WWII Picture taken from http://www.comandosupremo.com/Mussolini.html Picture taken from http://members.telering.at/pat/muss.jpg Back

Benito Mussolini - Lasting Impact Known as Il Duce- “the Chief” Italian Imperialism -Moves to remake Roman Empire (Restore Rome to time of Caesars) Made “the trains run on time” Picture taken from http://home.comcast.net/~lowe9101/mussolini/ Back

Benito Mussolini and Militarism Italian army not very strong during WWII Nazi Germany forced to defend Italy Extended the Italian empire, especially into Africa. Picture taken from http://home.comcast.net/~lowe9101/mussolini/ Back

Joseph Stalin (Soviet Union)

Joseph Stalin - How did he take power? Lenin dies Abolished all opposition and sent political prisoners to “re-education” camps. Trotsky Stalin Bukharin Back

Joseph Stalin - Beliefs Five Year Plans Collectivization of Agriculture Belief in sciences (Space Race after WWII) Believed in military superiority over the U. S. Picture taken from en.wikipedia.org Back

Joseph Stalin - Effect on world politics Fought against Hitler in WWII Fought U.S. in the Cold War Gained many allies for communism Back

Joseph Stalin - Lasting Impact 20-30 million murdered under his rule Left the U.S. and Soviet Union embroiled in COLD WAR Back Picture taken from http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cold.war/kbank/profiles/stalin/

Joseph Stalin and Militarism Believed in large military From 1941 on, built up of Soviet army Competed with U.S. after WWII in developing nukes. Back

Hideki Tojo (Japan)

Flag of Japanese Navy and Army Japanese Flag Flag of Japanese Navy and Army Back

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Hideki Tojo - How did he take power? 1930’s - Led troops in battle in China 1940 - Appointed War Minister 1941 - Emperor Hirohito made Tojo the Prime Minister of Japan Click here to see a history of Japan Back

Hideki Tojo - Beliefs Racial Superiority of the Japanese people Wanted to expand the Japanese empire Back

Hideki Tojo - Effect on world politics Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on 12/7/1941 Increased alliances with the Axis powers Click here to see Japanese Military Expansion Back

Hideki Tojo - Lasting Impact Led the Japanese into WWII against U.S. Increased Japanese military, industrial, and imperialistic capacity Picture taken from http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWtojo.htm Back

Hideki Tojo and Militarism Believed Japan to be invincible Extended Japanese empire throughout the Pacific Rim Back

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