Hitler was named Time's Man of the Year in 1938 for his influence over Germany and threat to democratic nations in Europe. Most Germans enthusiastically supported Hitler at the time as he expanded German territory and power, posing the greatest threat to freedom that the world faced. This led to World War 2 in Europe and divisions in Germany and Eastern Europe that continued after the war during the Cold War era.

1. 1945

4. Time’s Man of the Year.
The Man [Person] who “for
better or for worse...has done
the most to influence the
events of the year.”
“Hitler [is] applauded wildly
and ecstatically by most
Germans”
“Hitler became in 1938 the
greatest threatening force that
the democratic, freedom-loving
world faces.”

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7. WWII in Europe Map

8. Occupation
zones in
Germany, 1947

9. Cold War Map of Europe

11. East Asia Map