After their meeting in january of 1942, what argument persuaded president roosevelt and prime minister churchill to pursue a “europe-first” strategy? - it was felt that germany posed a greater threat than japan - the united states was preparing to fight japan, the strongest axis nation - military leaders felt it was necessary to focus europe first - the allies had to stop germany from sending reinforcements to japan

It was thought Germany posed a greater threat than Japan, is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Germany first was a part of the grand strategy devised by the US and the UK during the second world war. They planned to use most of their resources against Nazi Germany and focus on European issues rather than East Asia. They wanted to use fewer resources against Japan. Germany was considered to be the greatest threat for the UK and defeating it was the utmost priority of the UK. It was also decided that once Germany was defeated Allied forces would be used against Japan. The strategy was affirmed at the Arcadia Conference of 1941. As compared to the UK, the US spent more resources on this strategy.

The battle was a victory for the British, but the long-term strategic consequences favored the Americans. Howe had, once again, failed to follow up on his success and allowed Washington to escape with his army, leading to their encampment

Washington's army retired to a winter camp at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where–with help from the Prussian General Von Steuben–it was able to further hone its skills and emerge the next year a superior force.