Question

which statement best describes the allied strategy for winning world war ii?
○ sending troops to protect pearl harbor and then retaking france
○ defeating japan and then staging an invasion of europe from britain
○ focusing on the war in the pacific first and then invading north africa
○ focusing on germany and italy first and then combining forces to defeat japan

Explanation:

The Allied strategy in WWII was to first focus on defeating the Axis powers in Europe (Germany and Italy) due to the greater threat they posed, and then combine forces to defeat Japan in the Pacific. Let's analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect because Pearl Harbor was attacked, and the strategy wasn't about protecting it and then retaking France in that order.
• The second option is wrong as the Allies focused on Europe first, not Japan first.
• The third option is incorrect as the focus was on Europe (Germany/Italy) first, not the Pacific first and then North Africa.
• The fourth option correctly reflects the "Europe First" strategy, where they dealt with Germany and Italy first and then turned to Japan.

Answer:

D. focusing on Germany and Italy first and then combining forces to defeat Japan