Question

in 1942, the allies began their \europe - first\ strategy by invading
○ the soviet union.
○ france.
○ japan.
○ north africa.

Explanation:

The Allies' "Europe-first" strategy prioritized defeating Nazi Germany. In 1942, they launched Operation Torch, the invasion of North Africa, to push back Axis forces there as the first step in their European-focused campaign. The Soviet Union was an Allied power, the Normandy invasion of France was in 1944, and Japan was the focus of the Pacific theater, separate from the Europe-first strategy.

Answer:

North Africa.