Which of the following best describes the situation of the Allies in the European theater of war in the summer of 1942?
a. A successful landing in Normandy brought the end of the war in sight.
b. While Soviets were returning to civilian life, U.S. forces in the West were taking the brunt of German defenses.
c. With Africa and Italy reconquered, Hitler's Germany was close to toppling over.
d. The only safe opening of a second front against Germany was with an assault on North Africa.
ANSWER: d
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