Why did allied forces find so much destruction when they finally reached germany?
1. german troops had destroyed the country to prevent the allies from finding supplies.
2. german civilians had been rioting to protest the war and the actions of the nazi regime.
3. german cities and factories had been destroyed by the many battles between ground troops.
4. german cities and factories had been destroyed by an ongoing allied bombing campaign

The correct answer to this question would be alternative number 4) "German cities and factories had been destroyed by an ongoing allied bombing campaign."

By the time Allied troops reached Germany, the cities and and factories had already been destroyed by allied bombings. That is the reason why the ground troops found only destruction by the time they reached Germany.

When allied forces reached Germany they found that German cities and factories had been destroyed by an ongoing allied bombing campaign.

Further Explanation:

By the time allied forces reached Germany, They were shocked to see that German cities and Factories had been destroyed by ongoing bombing campaign by western Allies. This Invasion started when western allies crossed River Rhine in the year 1945 and after overrunning western part of Germany from Baltic in the northern part to Austria in the south and till the time Germans surrendered. This act is often considered as end of Second World War in Europe. After Germany lost Ardennes Offensive, It was left with no power to stop continuous offences by allied armies which were so powerful. Even when it was well known among the allies about the hopelessness of German army which had no strength for fight, Hitler still denied admitting to defeat. The key asset which Germany had was the Logistical support which kept Germans hopeful of still winning the war But when the allied forces of Germany reached, they found that German factories which provided these logistical support had been destroyed by bombing campaign and that was the time when Germans accepted defeat.  

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Answer details:

Grade: High School

Subject: History

Chapter: Allied Bombing Campaign

Keywords:

Allied Bombing Campaign, Germany, Allied Forces, attack, Bombing, Logistics, Factories, Cities, River Rhine, Invasion, Baltic, Austria.

the answer would be a).