Answer:
Germanmilitary potential was much greater than Japan, so
Explanation: German military potential was much greater than Japan, so the United States government, along with the United Kingdom, decided they were the greater threat to the Allies, and should be dealt with first, if necessary at the expense of the Pacific theater, as once Germany was defeated, Japan could be defeated later.
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