Transcript World War Two: Allied vs. Axis Powers

World War Two: Allied vs.
Axis Powers
The Countries and Leaders
Who were the Allied, who were
the Axis?
– The Allied Powers were a group of
countries who planned to stop the Axis
Power’s attempt to take over the world.
– On the other hand the Axis were a group
who planned on ruling the world, and
having the world be populated entirely by
their “perfect race.”
The Allied- what, where, when.
• The Allied were countries (hence the
name,) that banded together against the
Aryan cause, the “perfect race.” They
came together in the late thirties to the
early forties, with the exception of a
few countries.
Special Leaders-Allied
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
• F.D.R. (1882-1945)
• Thirty-second
President of the United
States longer than any
other, also was the
President during World
War Two. Died eightythree days after being
elected for the fourth
time.
Special Leaders-Allied
General Eisenhower
• (1890-1969)
• Eisenhower was the
supreme commander
of the allied forces in
WWII, and later
became President.
• He was famous for
leading one of the
most succesful war
coalitions of all time.
Special Leaders- Allied
General McArthur
• (1880-1969)
• One of the most
brilliant commanders of
modern times.
• Often critisized for his
stubborness, and selfconfidence. Always had
his corn cob pipe,
sunglasses,and battered
campaign hat.
Special Leaders-Allied
General Patton
• (1885-1945)
• Always carried pearl
handled gun in combat.
• He was the American
field commander that
Germans most feared.
• Said to be one of the
most flamboyant and
aggressive generals
ever.
Special Leaders- Allied
Winston Churchill
• (1874-1965)
• British prime
minster from 19401945.
• Famous for saying
“I have nothing to
offer but blood, toil,
tears, and sweat.”
• Made first honorary
member of the U.S.
The Axis- what, where, when
• The Axis powers (known to most as the bad
guys) consisted mainly of the German National
Socialists (Nazis,) the Fascist Italians, and the
fascist Japanese, as well as a few other
countries (Finland, Bulgaria, Hungary,
Romania, and the USSR at the beginning of the
war.)
• All believed that if all people were the same,
the world would be better.
Special Leaders- Axis
Adolf Hitler
• (1889-1945)
• German dictator
(Führer) and
meglomaniac.
• Fought in WWI
• Was the supreme
commander of the Axis
forces.
• Ich Benign Un Verlierer
(I am a loser)
Special Leaders- Axis
Benito Mussolini
• (1883-1945)
• Italian Fascist
dictator.
• Hated by his own
people after
death.
Special Leaders- Axis
Hideki Tojo
• (1884-1948)
• Japanese Prime
Minister and Minister
of War.
• Tojo was a fascist as
well.
• Objected to democratic
developments in Japan.
Special Leaders- Axis
Heinrich Himmler
• (1900-1945)
• Head of German
Secret Police
(Gestapo).
• Ordered the deaths
of millions of
people.
• Commited suicide
after being caught
by the allies.
Special Leaders- Axis/Allied
Joseph Stalin
• (1879-1953)
• Dictator of the USSR
• Secretary General of the
Communist party.
• Joined allies in 1941
after Germany invaded
USSR.
The End - Who won? Why? How?
As we have shown the Axis were far
outnumbered, and led by a small band of
psychopathic fascists. The Axis finally
surrendered after the dropping of the
atomic bomb. Hitler committed suicide,
Mussolini was brutally murdered by his
people. On the other hand Eisenhower
became president, McArthur won the
Congressional Medal of Honor, basically,
we won.