What Were the Short- and Long-Term Consequences of the Allied

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Essay

What were the short- and long-term consequences of the Allied decision in 1942 to engage in an African campaign against Germany?

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Definitions:

Adolf Hitler

A German politician and leader of the Nazi Party who rose to power as Chancellor of Germany in 1933 and later Führer in 1934, initiating World War II and enacting policies that led to the Holocaust.

Legitimate Power

A form of authority that is recognized and accepted by individuals because it stems from a position of responsibility in a hierarchy.

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the attraction or admiration one person has for another, often because of the latter's charisma or likability.

Coercive Power

Coercive power is the ability to control others through the threat of punishment or the imposition of unpleasant consequences.