Question

Select the correct answer. Why was it important to stop the Germans from accessing the oil fields of Saudi Arabia? A. Saudi Arabia would have made a great ally for Germany, one that may have helped prevent an Allied victory. B. The oil fields would enable Germany to fuel their air forces, making them harder to defeat. C. Germany would gain more revenue after selling the oil, making Germany richer than the Allied forces. D. Occupying Saudi Arabia would enable Germany to attack Japan in the Pacific.

Answer 1

B. The oil fields would enable Germany to fuel their air forces, making them harder to defeat.

Answer 2

B. The oil fields would enable Germany to fuel their air forces, making them harder to defeat.

Step-by-step explanation:

During World War II Nazi Germany was having great success with conquering territories in Europe. Germany did not advance to other continents, but there was concern that the German army would dominate the Arab territory. The conquest of Saudi Arabia would have been crucial for the Germans to secure control over the oil wells and to have free supplies from their air force which could have led them to victory.