Question

why did soviet leader joseph stalin want the united states and britain to invade france during world war ii?
o to help the french resistance retake paris
o to distract german forces from the pacific front
o to take control of western europe before the u.s. and britain
o 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 (as in the D - Day invasion) would force Germany to divide its military resources. This would relieve pressure on the Soviet Union. Option A is incorrect as helping the French Resistance was not the main strategic goal. Option B is wrong because the Pacific front was mainly a U.S. - Japan theater. Option C is not in line with the Soviet's immediate wartime need; the main concern was weakening Germany, not taking control of Western Europe before the U.S. and Britain at that moment. The key strategic reason was to split the German army by opening a second front.

Answer:

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