The Allies could prepare future moves toward southern France, Sicily, or Italy without rushing an invasion in 1941. A quiet Mediterranean releases divisions and shipping that historically went to Syria, Madagascar, and other campaigns. The benefit is less attrition and greater freedom to reinforce Britain or the Far East. The cost is that Allied commanders and ground formations lose much of the battlefield experience developed through the historical North African campaign.
Notable Point · 43:46-45:18
Victory removes commitments but also hard-won experience
A quiet Mediterranean saves forces while denying the Allies some combat lessons learned historically in North Africa and convoy battles.