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Discovering History: Biographies of WWII Leaders

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Meet the world leaders responsible for the outbreak and battles of World War II. The following segments explore the lives of Josef Stalin, Chiang Kai-shek, Charles de Gaulle, Adolf Hitler, Hermann Goering, Hideki Tojo and Benito Mussolini.'
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20th Century Biographies: Adolph Hitler

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After gaining control of Germany, Adolph Hitler started World War II in Europe, which led to the deaths of 30 million people.

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Charles De Gaulle was a patriot who refused to obey the government Hitler established in occupied France during World War II. He later became president and prime minister of France, working alone and with the Allies to lead France during and after... More »

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Chinese Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-Shek overthrew the reigning Chinese warlords and defended China against the Japanese during World War II.

20th Century Biographies: Josef Stalin

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By bringing down the czar during the Communist Revolution, Josef Stalin orchestrated his own brutal rise to power.

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