The short answer is: Hitler posed the greatest threat by controlling the largest army and potential control of more resources and needed to be eliminated first. Japan, for all practical purposes, had lost the war 6 months after bombing Pearl Harbor. Japan also was isolated and spread out over a much larger area and could be cut up and destroyed once Hitler was defeated.
The Allies adopted the "Europe First" strategy during World War II to prioritize defeating Nazi Germany, which was seen as the most significant threat to global security. This approach allowed them to concentrate resources and military efforts in Europe while containing the Japanese threat in the Pacific. By securing victory in Europe, the Allies aimed to weaken Axis powers and ultimately create a stronger position for subsequent operations in the Pacific theater. The strategy reflected strategic military assessments and the need for a coordinated approach to ensure a comprehensive defeat of the Axis powers.
D-Day was the first time in years that the Allies had a large and powerful force on the ground in Europe.
In World War 2 the Allies attacked Axis controlled Europe. The first place they attacked was the island of Sicily.
The war in Europe. This is known as the "Europe First" strategy.
the Soviet Union
the Soviet Union.
Only germany was considered a serious long term threat
It was a turning point in the war. Up until that point, Germany had been gaining ground. D-Day marked the first push forward by the allies, and led to the eventual defeat of Germany and liberation of europe. Correction* - first push forward in Europe. The allies had already taken back North Africa by this point.
Japan’s victory at the Battle of Coral Sea had frustrated Allied objectives
He was paranoid so he wanted support from other countries. He helped Hitler by not invading Europe like they agreed when they first started being allies
Germany posed the most serious, long-time threat to all allied countries.
They came into Normandy on the beaches of France and then worked their way up into the rest of Europe. This is what is called "D Day." A good example of what happened is the HBO series Saving Private Ryan.