That decision was based on all these factors; and it was also based on the realization that, of our two enemies, Germany would be more able to digest quickly her conquests, the more able quickly to convert the manpower and resources of her conquered territory into a war potential.
Roosevelt emphasizes the strategic reasoning behind prioritizing Germany over Japan in the war effort.
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