What was the primary military strategy used by the Allies in the Europe theater during WWII?

The primary military strategy used by the Allies in the European theater during World War II was to defeat Hitler first. This strategy, known as the “Germany first” strategy, emphasized the need to focus all military resources and efforts on defeating Nazi Germany before turning full attention to the Pacific theater and Japan.

By prioritizing the defeat of Hitler, the Allies aimed to weaken Germany’s military capacity and diminish the threat it posed to Europe and the world. This involved coordinated campaigns in North Africa, the Mediterranean, and eventually launching the D-Day invasion to liberate Western Europe from Nazi control.

Although invading Italy and adopting an air power strategy were important aspects of the broader campaign, these actions were part of the larger objective of defeating Hitler. Focusing on a two-front war also aligned with this strategy, as it involved creating pressure on Germany from multiple directions, but the central goal remained the decisive defeat of the German forces.