Isolate the Germans
Roosevelt and Churchill adopted a strategy of "soft underbelly" when planning the invasion of Italy, aiming to weaken Axis forces and divert attention from the main fronts in Europe. They prioritized the capture of Sicily in 1943, which allowed Allied forces to establish a foothold in Italy, leading to the eventual Italian Campaign. This approach was intended to force Germany to commit troops to defend Italy, thereby relieving pressure on Soviet forces in the east and supporting operations in France. The invasion also sought to encourage Italian surrender and shift the balance of power in the Mediterranean.
Winston Churchill
Roosevelt and Churchill's war strategy during World War II primarily focused on a "Germany first" approach, prioritizing the defeat of Nazi Germany before turning full attention to Japan. They coordinated efforts through various conferences, emphasizing the importance of a united Allied front, strategic bombing campaigns, and the establishment of a strong presence in North Africa and Europe. The strategy also included the development of combined operations, such as the D-Day invasion, to liberate occupied territories and weaken Axis powers systematically. Overall, their collaboration aimed to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated military effort to achieve victory.
to defeat the japanese first and then turn attention to the germans
In 1942, Churchill and Roosevelt agreed to launch operations around the periphery of the German empire because they believed that their forces were not yet prepared for a full-scale invasion of mainland Europe. This strategy aimed to weaken German defenses and gather resources while allowing Allied forces to gain experience and build strength. The decision was influenced by the need to relieve pressure on Soviet forces and to secure a foothold in Europe for future operations.
France had already fallen, Russia was holding it's own, so the US's strategy was to SAVE England (Great Britain) FIRST (Europe also), then defeat Japan. A LARGE part of this strategy stemmed from Churchill's constant lobbying efforts with US President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Had it not been for Churchill's efforts, Roosevelt may have had his Admirals & Generals do as they wished...as was attacking Japan in retaliation for their attacks on the United States. The people of the United States wanted to fight Japan...Roosevelt & Churchill were guided to fight Germany first (to save Great Britain).
The 1943 meeting in Casablanca between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill resulted in the decision to pursue the strategy of "unconditional surrender" for Axis powers, which aimed to ensure that they would not negotiate separate peace agreements. The leaders also agreed to increase military pressure on Germany through the invasion of Italy and to continue support for Allied forces in the Pacific. This meeting solidified their cooperative approach and set the stage for future Allied operations during World War II.
The Tehran Conference was a strategy meeting in November December 1943. The Big Three were: Joseph Stalin, Premier of The Soviet Union Franklin D Roosevelt, President of The United States of America and Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. They discussed plans for the cross-channel invasion of France.
It was the site of the first conference where Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill met to plan their coordinated strategy against Nazi Germany. Later conferences met at Tehran, and at Yalta.
The Blitzkrieg Strategy.
Churchill's strategy was not of great tactical and operational genius, but for recognizing the unity of politics, economics and war. As Churchill believed that the distinction between politics and strategy diminishes as the point of view is raised.
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill agreed to concentrate their war efforts first in North Africa. This decision was part of the strategy to gain a foothold in Europe by defeating Axis forces in the region before moving on to more direct assaults on Europe, such as the invasion of Italy and later Normandy. Their collaboration aimed to alleviate pressure on the Soviet Union while also securing vital Mediterranean routes.