Why was the allied victory in north africa significant? check all of the boxes that apply.

-germany used north africa as a base for its operations in the soviet union.
-clearing north africa meant that the allies could invade sicily, italy, and southern europe next.
-victory in north africa ensured that the allies had access to oil.
-the axis powers lost a large army trying to defend north africa.
- the united states had entered the war and opened a second front.