Omar Bradley
Bradley's marvelous military leadership and concern for his men made him one of the most popular wartime generals of World War II. General of the Army George C. Marshall, who was the United States Army chief of staff in World War II, called Bradley "the finest army group commander" in any army. In 1943, he succeeded General George S. Patton as commander of the Second Army Corps in the Tunisian campaign. Later he led this unit in the Sicilian campaign. He then took command of United States ground forces for the invasion of France. He commanded the Twelfth Army Group in France from August 1944 until the war's end. He had a policy of keeping his command post near the front lines and visiting the front, both of which contributed to his reputation as a loyal and considerate leader.
Bradley's marvelous military leadership and concern for his men made him one of the most popular wartime generals of World War II. General of the Army George C. Marshall, who was the United States Army chief of staff in World War II, called Bradley "the finest army group commander" in any army. In 1943, he succeeded General George S. Patton as commander of the Second Army Corps in the Tunisian campaign. Later he led this unit in the Sicilian campaign. He then took command of United States ground forces for the invasion of France. He commanded the Twelfth Army Group in France from August 1944 until the war's end. He had a policy of keeping his command post near the front lines and visiting the front, both of which contributed to his reputation as a loyal and considerate leader.
Neville Chamberlain
Nerville Chamberlin was the prime minister of Great Britain in September 1939 as Europe descended into World War II after the failure of appeasement. He paid a political price for the failure of Britain in Norway in the spring of 1940. He resigned as prime minister to be succeeded by Winston Churchill. Chamberlain gained a reputation for thoroughness in his duties, but his support of appeasement cast a negative light on his legacy. In March 1939, Germany's army swallowed up Czechoslovakia and destroyed the Munich Agreement, which he had negotiated. Later, when Poland was attacked, he was forced to declare war on Germany.
Nerville Chamberlin was the prime minister of Great Britain in September 1939 as Europe descended into World War II after the failure of appeasement. He paid a political price for the failure of Britain in Norway in the spring of 1940. He resigned as prime minister to be succeeded by Winston Churchill. Chamberlain gained a reputation for thoroughness in his duties, but his support of appeasement cast a negative light on his legacy. In March 1939, Germany's army swallowed up Czechoslovakia and destroyed the Munich Agreement, which he had negotiated. Later, when Poland was attacked, he was forced to declare war on Germany.
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) became one of the greatest politicians in World history. Churchill attained the height of his fame as the heroic prime minister of Great Britain during World War II. He gave his people only "blood, toil, tears, and sweat" as they attempted to keep their rights. Churchill was also a popular speaker, author, painter, soldier, and war reporter. When World War I ended, Churchill became secretary of state for war and air. As a war secretary, he supervised the demobilization (release of men) of the British army.
When World War II began, German troops marched into Poland on September 1, 1939. On September 3, Great Britain and France declared war on Germany. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain named Churchill, First Lord Of the Admiralty. When Britain stood alone, a German invasion took place. In a speech to the House of Commons on the day after France asked Germany for a truce, Churchill stated : "Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will say, 'This was their finest hour.'" In August 1941, Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt met aboard a ship off the coast of Newfoundland. The first meeting of Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt took place in Tehran, Iran, in November 1943. They were called the Big Three, and set the British American invasion of France for the following spring.
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) became one of the greatest politicians in World history. Churchill attained the height of his fame as the heroic prime minister of Great Britain during World War II. He gave his people only "blood, toil, tears, and sweat" as they attempted to keep their rights. Churchill was also a popular speaker, author, painter, soldier, and war reporter. When World War I ended, Churchill became secretary of state for war and air. As a war secretary, he supervised the demobilization (release of men) of the British army.
When World War II began, German troops marched into Poland on September 1, 1939. On September 3, Great Britain and France declared war on Germany. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain named Churchill, First Lord Of the Admiralty. When Britain stood alone, a German invasion took place. In a speech to the House of Commons on the day after France asked Germany for a truce, Churchill stated : "Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will say, 'This was their finest hour.'" In August 1941, Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt met aboard a ship off the coast of Newfoundland. The first meeting of Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt took place in Tehran, Iran, in November 1943. They were called the Big Three, and set the British American invasion of France for the following spring.
Dwight Eisenhower
Dwight Eisenhower was a hero in WWII. During the war, he was an assistant chief of staff in war plans. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Eisenhower jumped into action. He received the phone call at 1:00 p.m. on the first Monday of December. This is when he was alerted that the Japanese were attacking Pearl Harbor. After being called to Washington, he prepared a memorandum dated February 28, 1942 in which he regarded Germany as the primary enemy and Japan as the secondary.
He was called a hero in the war because he was promoted to Chief General of European Interests. This meant all actions of the Americans in the war, were directed by Eisenhower. He was credited with the scheduling and planning of D-Day. He is also credited with approving the dropping of the Atomic Bomb.
Dwight Eisenhower was a hero in WWII. During the war, he was an assistant chief of staff in war plans. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Eisenhower jumped into action. He received the phone call at 1:00 p.m. on the first Monday of December. This is when he was alerted that the Japanese were attacking Pearl Harbor. After being called to Washington, he prepared a memorandum dated February 28, 1942 in which he regarded Germany as the primary enemy and Japan as the secondary.
He was called a hero in the war because he was promoted to Chief General of European Interests. This meant all actions of the Americans in the war, were directed by Eisenhower. He was credited with the scheduling and planning of D-Day. He is also credited with approving the dropping of the Atomic Bomb.
Charles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle was born November 22, 1890 in Lille, France. He began his career as a French soldier in the army during WWI and was wounded and held captive. De Gaulle became a general and served as the minister for France in the National Defense and War Board in June 1940. This is when the French surrendered to Germany. He escaped to Britain and made a popular broadcast that called all the French to stand firm. After France was taken back by the Germans, De Gaulle created the Free French forces and became head of the French government.
After the war, Charles de Gaulle was in and out of politics but on 1958 he was asked to help lead the country out of chaos. He became the first president of the new Republic in 1959. Charles De Gaulle was self-righteous, willful, and charming; he insisted on France's right to pursue an independent trail from both Europe and the United States. He also developed a relationship with their Algerian territory. He was president for about ten years until he died on November 9, 1970.
Charles de Gaulle was born November 22, 1890 in Lille, France. He began his career as a French soldier in the army during WWI and was wounded and held captive. De Gaulle became a general and served as the minister for France in the National Defense and War Board in June 1940. This is when the French surrendered to Germany. He escaped to Britain and made a popular broadcast that called all the French to stand firm. After France was taken back by the Germans, De Gaulle created the Free French forces and became head of the French government.
After the war, Charles de Gaulle was in and out of politics but on 1958 he was asked to help lead the country out of chaos. He became the first president of the new Republic in 1959. Charles De Gaulle was self-righteous, willful, and charming; he insisted on France's right to pursue an independent trail from both Europe and the United States. He also developed a relationship with their Algerian territory. He was president for about ten years until he died on November 9, 1970.
Douglas MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) was a leading American general of World War II and the Korean War. He also won distinction as Allied supreme commander of the activity of Japan after World War II. On July 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made MacArthur commander of the Armed forces in the Far East. He returned to liberate the region in 1944 after it had fallen to the Japanese. The battle of the Philippines lasted until May 6, 1942.
From 1945 to 1951, MacArthur headed the Allied occupation of Japan. The occupation had the basic goals of demilitarizing Japan and making it a democratic nation. MacArthur administered the occupation with great independence, and he introduced major reforms in Japan's political, economic, and social institutions. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950 when North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel, the border between North and South Korea. President Harry S. Truman appointed Mac Arthur head of the military force that the United Nations sent to defend North Korea.
Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) was a leading American general of World War II and the Korean War. He also won distinction as Allied supreme commander of the activity of Japan after World War II. On July 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made MacArthur commander of the Armed forces in the Far East. He returned to liberate the region in 1944 after it had fallen to the Japanese. The battle of the Philippines lasted until May 6, 1942.
From 1945 to 1951, MacArthur headed the Allied occupation of Japan. The occupation had the basic goals of demilitarizing Japan and making it a democratic nation. MacArthur administered the occupation with great independence, and he introduced major reforms in Japan's political, economic, and social institutions. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950 when North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel, the border between North and South Korea. President Harry S. Truman appointed Mac Arthur head of the military force that the United Nations sent to defend North Korea.
Bernard Law Montgomery
Bernard Law Montgomery was born on November 17, 1887 in London, England. Bernard was a great British General in World War Two. He was famous for his victory at the battle of El Alamein. He was nicknamed 'Monty'. He was educated at St. Paul's School and The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. He was commissioned into the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in 1908. In World War Two, he was promoted from command of the Third Division to Commander of the Eighth Army in August 1942. His famous victory at El Alamein was scheduled for the night of October 23, 1942. The battle lasted twelve days and consisted of over 13,500 deaths and casualties. With this victory, British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, believed the tide of war had turned in favor of the Allies.
Bernard Law Montgomery was born on November 17, 1887 in London, England. Bernard was a great British General in World War Two. He was famous for his victory at the battle of El Alamein. He was nicknamed 'Monty'. He was educated at St. Paul's School and The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. He was commissioned into the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in 1908. In World War Two, he was promoted from command of the Third Division to Commander of the Eighth Army in August 1942. His famous victory at El Alamein was scheduled for the night of October 23, 1942. The battle lasted twelve days and consisted of over 13,500 deaths and casualties. With this victory, British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, believed the tide of war had turned in favor of the Allies.
General George Patton Jr.
George Patton Jr. was born on November 11, 1885 in San Gabriel, California. He served in the United States Army from 1909 to 1945. He commanded many Army regiments and earned the nickname “Old Blood and Guts” and “The Old Man.” He was born into a military family and was an Olympic athlete who competed in the Pentathlon. He attended West Point and first saw combat at the Poncho Villa Expedition. He joined the newly formed American Expeditionary force and saw more combat in World War I.
Patton led troops in the Mediterranean Theater during the North Africa Campaign. That is where he established a reputation as a commander. Patton led the invasion of Sicily but got in trouble when he slapped two wounded soldiers under his command whom he thought were faking injuries. He helped lead in the Battle of the Bulge, and near the end of the war, he led his troops into Nazi Germany. He later died in a car accident on December 21, 1945.
George Patton Jr. was born on November 11, 1885 in San Gabriel, California. He served in the United States Army from 1909 to 1945. He commanded many Army regiments and earned the nickname “Old Blood and Guts” and “The Old Man.” He was born into a military family and was an Olympic athlete who competed in the Pentathlon. He attended West Point and first saw combat at the Poncho Villa Expedition. He joined the newly formed American Expeditionary force and saw more combat in World War I.
Patton led troops in the Mediterranean Theater during the North Africa Campaign. That is where he established a reputation as a commander. Patton led the invasion of Sicily but got in trouble when he slapped two wounded soldiers under his command whom he thought were faking injuries. He helped lead in the Battle of the Bulge, and near the end of the war, he led his troops into Nazi Germany. He later died in a car accident on December 21, 1945.
Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt was born in 1882 and died in 1945. He was the 32nd President of the United States from 1934 to 1945; he served more than two terms as president. He helped America escape from the Great Depression and led them in World War II, which provided jobs for Americans. He also is known for creating the New Deal program, which helped the unemployed people find a way to make money. Franklin Roosevelt led the U.S. and helped lead the Allies during the most successful times in WWII.
Roosevelt gave the US a good start in the war by getting revenge on the Japanese for the attack on Pearl Harbor. His leadership made them weak during both the Battle of Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway. Roosevelt along with Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin was part of the Big Three, and they would talk about battle strategies. Unfortunately Roosevelt died on April 12th 1945 because of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was buried in his hometown in Hyde Park.
Franklin Roosevelt was born in 1882 and died in 1945. He was the 32nd President of the United States from 1934 to 1945; he served more than two terms as president. He helped America escape from the Great Depression and led them in World War II, which provided jobs for Americans. He also is known for creating the New Deal program, which helped the unemployed people find a way to make money. Franklin Roosevelt led the U.S. and helped lead the Allies during the most successful times in WWII.
Roosevelt gave the US a good start in the war by getting revenge on the Japanese for the attack on Pearl Harbor. His leadership made them weak during both the Battle of Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway. Roosevelt along with Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin was part of the Big Three, and they would talk about battle strategies. Unfortunately Roosevelt died on April 12th 1945 because of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was buried in his hometown in Hyde Park.
Joseph Stalin
One of the most ruthless dictators of modern times was Stalin. He was the despot who transformed the Soviet Union into a major world power. Stalin was born on Dec. 21, 1879, in a village called Gori in Transcaucasian Georgia. His father was a poor shoemaker who drank heavily and beat Joseph savagely. His mother was a peasant, and she took in sewing and washing to help support the family.
Stalin became supreme ruler after he had Leon Trotsky assassinated. In a drive to industrialize and modernize the Soviet Union, he launched the first in a series of five-year plans. In 1928. he declared, "We are 50 to 100 years behind advanced countries. We must cover this distance in 10 years." In August 1939, Stalin startled the world again when he brought the Soviet Union into a nonaggression pact with Nazi Germany. One month later, Germany invaded Poland.
One of the most ruthless dictators of modern times was Stalin. He was the despot who transformed the Soviet Union into a major world power. Stalin was born on Dec. 21, 1879, in a village called Gori in Transcaucasian Georgia. His father was a poor shoemaker who drank heavily and beat Joseph savagely. His mother was a peasant, and she took in sewing and washing to help support the family.
Stalin became supreme ruler after he had Leon Trotsky assassinated. In a drive to industrialize and modernize the Soviet Union, he launched the first in a series of five-year plans. In 1928. he declared, "We are 50 to 100 years behind advanced countries. We must cover this distance in 10 years." In August 1939, Stalin startled the world again when he brought the Soviet Union into a nonaggression pact with Nazi Germany. One month later, Germany invaded Poland.