This title examines the leaders of the major nations that fought in World War II, focusing on their personalities, their strategic decisions, and the key alliances they crafted. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The world in flames -- Franklin D. Roosevelt -- Benito Mussolini -- Adolf Hitler -- Winston Churchill -- Hirohito -- Joseph Stalin -- Charles de Gaulle -- The final battle -- Timeline -- Essential facts -- Glossary -- Additional resources -- Source notes -- Index -- About the author.