The strategic location was not the whole of North Africa, but the Suez Canal and the surrounding territory in Egypt. Had the Nazis managed to conquer the Suez canal (which they set out to do) it would have severely hampered Britain's connection with its colonies, which Britain sorely needed for troops and raw materials. Also, a German victory in Egypt might well have turned the Arab world to the side of Germany.
It may also be noted that Allied landings in Western/Northern Africa went basically unopposed. This was important as Italian diplomat Ciano predicted that this landing would inevitablely lead to a direct Allied assault on Italy.
They wanted the goods from Africa so they decided that if they took over Africa they can control another part of the axis powers
The WWII North African Campaign's goal was to drive the German Army (Rommel) out of Africa
In World War 1 Russia and France were allies.
Because the allies were allied with France
France and Russia became allies in 1892 and that ended again in 1904.
You have it backwards.Germany occupied most of France. So the Allies landed on the beaches of the section of France known as Normandy.
1943
America was a member of the "Allies," which included France, Britain, Russia, and parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
france england canada australia south africa mexico andsouth america a little
canada, australia, new zealand, south africa, japan
They invaded North Africa instead of France.........APEX
In World War 1 Russia and France were allies.
Because the allies were allied with France
The Western Allies should invade France.
No, France was not one of the Allies during WWII. France was occupied by the Nazis until invaded by the Allied armies.
The allies were Spain, France and possibility a few more.
Allies invaded the North Africa and defeat Germany and next Italy was invaded by allies.
Allies invaded the North Africa and defeat Germany and next Italy was invaded by allies.