How did battles in North Africa affect the Allied cause?

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A. The Allies suffered so many losses in North Africa that they were

forced to flee to Italy.

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B. The Allies defeated Axis forces in North Africa but could not

invade Italy because of heavy casualties.

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C. The Allies battles with Axis forces in North Africa resulted in no

real gains.

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D. The Allies defeated Axis forces in North Africa, which set up the

successful Allied invasion of Italy.