Question

What was the importance of opening a second front in North Africa for the Americans?

A. It would provide direct access into Berlin if victorious
B. The heart of the Germany army was in north Africa
C. It would cause Hitler to divert troops from the Russian front, thus weakening their advances there.
D. It would allow the Allies to invade France

Answer 1

Correct answer is C. It would cause Hitler to divert troops from the Russian front, thus weakening their advances there.

Step-by-step explanation:

Option C is the only correct answer as the Operation Barbarossa was under way and it was presenting a real threat for the Soviets, who fought under heavy casualties. The opening of new front made situation easier for them.

Option A is not correct as that could not happen without new fronts in Europe.

B is not correct as most of the army was attacking Soviet Union.

D is not correct as this could not happen without Operation Overlord.