Hitler and Mussolini were very different people. Hitler’s early life, wartime
experiences, aims, how he came to power and how he ruled Germany were all
different to Mussolini’s rule over Italy. Hitler’s dour and colourless view
of life contrasted greatly with Mussolini’s larger than life approach to his
leadership. Both leaders left their countries with a economic and social debt to
the Allies which is still strong in the minds of many older members of the
community.