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How did Allied grand strategy change after the United States entered the war?

It shifted from defense to offense.

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  1. It remained defensive
  2. It shifted from offense to defense
  3. It shifted from defense to offense ✔

Why: The Allies moved beyond holding territory and planned to retake areas occupied by Germany. Air power would help support this larger offensive effort.

Huh, didn't know that: Grand strategy coordinates a nation's major military goals and resources.

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Why did the strategy change lanes? It found a more direct route.
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Answer: It shifted from defense to offense. The Allies moved beyond holding territory and planned to retake areas occupied by Germany. Air power would help support this larger offensive effort.

  1. Journey of Flight Teacher's Guide, chapter 4 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/2nd_edition_Teachers_Guide_5D3166D76F9B1.pdf
    Grand strategy once US entered the war was to switch from defense to offense
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