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Why did the allies agree to focus on europe before asia during world war 2

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United States and United Kingdom formulated the Europe First Policy during World War 2 because they fear that Germany might be able to establish dominance in the European continent. Since the only remaining country that stops Germany from its efforts is United Kingdom, United States needed to provide assistance to the losing forces of their ally.

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