Question

Which of the following conflicts was fought to secure the Suez Canal and to secure a launch- point for an attack on Italy?
The Battle of Stalingrad
The D-Day Invasion
The North African Campaign
The Battle of Midway

Answer 1

Answer:

The North African Campaign

Explanation:

The battle for North Africa was a struggle for control of the Suez Canal and access to oil from the Middle East and raw materials from Asia. Oil in particular had become a critical strategic commodity due to the increased mechanization of modern armies.