How far are ordinary people important in the history of a country?

ordinary people are very important in the history of a country.history means studying the chronological chain of past events that note changes according to time and circumstances .the change which is the most important part of studying history is impossible without ordinary or mediocre people . they are the basis of change and they are ultimately the basis of history. when we talk about second world war and the changes accompanied by it we remember hitler and other leaders but it can never be forgotten that no war takes place between hte leader it is the common people whose life are at stake and their presence is what counts the most no mater they be just a pawn