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Why did the United States choose to land in North Africa before continental Europe?
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U.S. troops could safely land in North Africa since it was controlled by the Allies.
North Africa bordered Germany, making invasion easier.
North Africa had betrayed Germany and asked for Allied help.
North Africa was allied with the Soviet Union, making an alliance convenient.
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U.S. troops could safely land in North Africa since it was controlled by the Allies.
Explanation: North Africa was a more feasible, less heavily defended theater than continental Europe and provided a secure staging area (and experience) for later operations into Sicily and Italy. This made Operation Torch a practical first step before a cross-Channel invasion.
Explanation: North Africa was a more feasible, less heavily defended theater than continental Europe and provided a secure staging area (and experience) for later operations into Sicily and Italy. This made Operation Torch a practical first step before a cross-Channel invasion.
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