Why was it important to stop the germans from accessing the oil fields of saudi arabia?
a) saudi arabia would have made a great ally for germany, one that may have prevent an allied victory.
b) the oil fields would enable germany to fuel their air forces, making them harder to defeat.
c) germany would gain more revenue after selling the oil, making germany richer than the allied forces.
d) occupying saudi arabia would enable germany to attack japan in the pacific.

answer

the statement that best describes president carter’s attempt to free the hostages in iran is c. all of the attempts failed.

explanation

the operation eagle claw conducted by the united states armed forces was a failed mission which aimed to rescue 52 americans captured as hostages in the american embassy, tehran on 24/4/1980.the mission was authorized by president jimmy carter. the failures included;   obstacles in operation that included operational conditions challenges caused by sandstorms, hydraulic problems of one the helicopters and , mechanical failure of another helicopter that was identified as a cracked rotor blade and the crashing of another helicopter during mission abortion causing death of 8 service persons.