Question

Why did the United States choose to land in North Africa before continental Europe?(1 point)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.

Answer 1

U.S. troops could safely land in North Africa since it was considered an easier/safer target than continental Europe (option 1).
It offered a less-defended staging area to build forces, secure the Mediterranean and supply lines, and prepare for later invasions of Sicily and Italy.