Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the State of the War

Which of the following statements accurately describes the state of the war during 1940-1941?

A) Following the Battle of Britain, it was clear that the Phony War would return.
B) The Nazis consolidated their rule on the European continent, with the help of so-called collaborators.
C) At this stage, Nazis preferred to take absolute control of most conquered areas, rather than ruling through local authorities.
D) The military alliance among the Axis powers grew very loose and was in danger of falling apart.
E) Compared to the other conquered European countries, France mattered the least.