D. north to Siberia, south to Sicily and Italy, and west to France
Explanation:
In the battle of Stalingrad which began in the summer of 1942, the Germans launched an offensive against the Russians and had the Russians pinned but could not break beyond their defences.
Due to the harsh weather and diminishing strength and resources, the Germans began to weary and the Russians took a bold offensive counterattack. In November 19,the Russians took the offensive and launched strategic attacks.
The flanked the Germans through the north and south simultaneously and eventually got Germany to surrender.
Oftentimes, the African residents of regions that became Rich due to exports of local natural resources would take positions of power in government--which sometimes led to corrupt government that became very extractive.
