Question

why did soviet leader joseph stalin want the united states and britain to invade france during world war ii?
○ to help the french resistance retake paris
○ to distract german forces from the pacific front
○ to take control of western europe before the u.s. and britain
○ to open a second front and force germany to split its army

Explanation:

During World War II, the Soviet Union was facing heavy German forces on the Eastern Front. Opening a second front in France (by the U.S. and Britain) would force Germany to divide its military resources. This would relieve pressure on the Soviet Union. The French Resistance retaking Paris was a consequence of the invasion, not the main reason for Stalin's request. The Pacific front was mainly a U.S. - Japan theater (not directly related to Germany's forces distribution in the context of Stalin's request). Taking control of Western Europe before the U.S. and Britain was not the immediate strategic goal related to the request for an invasion of France. The key strategic aim was to split Germany's army through a second - front opening.

Answer:

to open a second front and force Germany to split its army