What was one benefit of the Allied forces' taking control of North Africa?

A - From there, they could move to invade Italy.

B - From there, they could stop Japanese advances.

C - North Africa was the site of prisoner-of-war camps.

D - The Allies could move into the Middle East from North Africa.

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Dillan Le

28 December, 02:43

What was one benefit of the Allied forces' taking control of North Africa?

A - From there, they could move to invade Italy.

B - From there, they could stop Japanese advances.

C - North Africa was the site of prisoner-of-war camps.

D - The Allies could move into the Middle East from North Africa.

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Darrell Giles · Answer 1

Control of North Africa deprives the Axis powers of complete naval dominance of the Mediterranean Sea, which brings security to the Suez Canal, a vital link between Great Britain and its colonies in India and Southeast Asia. So your answer is B

What was one benefit of the Allied forces' taking control of North Africa?A - From there, they could move to invade Italy.B - From there, they could stop Japanese advances.C - North Africa was the site of prisoner-of-war camps.D - The Allies could move into the Middle East from North Africa.