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At the Arcadia Conference in January, 1942, what argument persuaded President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to pursue a “Europe-first” strategy?
Germany was threatening Great Britain and the Soviet Union.
The US was preparing to fight Japan, the strongest Axis nation.
Military leaders felt it was necessary to focus on Europe first.
The Allies had to stop Germany from sending reinforcements to Japan.

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Germany was threatening Great Britain and the Soviet Union.

Leaders concluded that Nazi Germany posed the greatest long-term danger in Europe, so defeating Germany first was essential before turning full resources to Japan.