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What was the 'Germany First' (Europe First) strategy agreed upon by the Allies?

  1. The decision to ignore the Pacific theater entirely until 1946
  2. The strategy to prioritize the defeat of Nazi Germany before focusing on Japan
  3. The plan to allow Germany to join the Allies against the Soviet Union
  4. A secret agreement to use nuclear weapons only on German soil
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Correct answer: The strategy to prioritize the defeat of Nazi Germany before focusing on Japan

The U.S. and UK agreed that Germany posed the greatest threat to global security. By pooling resources to defeat Germany first, the Allies ensured the survival of the UK and the USSR.

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