Question

In the early 1940s, which territory was vital for the British to control so that they could efficiently get oil for their war efforts?

Italy
Southern Iran
Iraq
North Africa

Answer 1

it was North Africa

Step-by-step explanation:

soon after the fall of France in June 1940, the British and Italians began a battle for North Africa. This territory was vital to the Allies. By controlling it, the British could protect shipping on the Mediterranean Sea against Italian attack.