Warlords
Under scrutiny
World War II proved to be not only a vast military conflict but also a war of minds – those of Hitler, Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill. It was the psychological assets and flaws of these amazingly powerful men that would govern their thoughts and actions, which would in turn influence the fates of tens of millions of people.
Here we look at some of the most important elements that made up the minds and personalities of these four leaders. In the grid below, each one is rated – from one to five stars – for both its importance in the individual's life and the effect it had on others. Further explanation can be obtained by clicking on each star rating.
|
Hitler |
Stalin |
Roosevelt |
Churchill |
Political leadership |
*** |
**** |
**** |
*** |
Military leadership |
** |
**** |
**** |
*** |
Imperialist tendencies |
***** |
***** |
*** |
**** |
Blood on hands |
***** |
**** |
** |
** |
Delusion |
***** |
*** |
** |
** |
Superstition and belief |
*** |
* |
** |
* |
Personal relationships |
** |
* |
*** |
*** |
Mental |
*** |
** |
**** |
*** |
