Which objectives were associated with Operation Anvil?

The primary objective associated with Operation Anvil, which was later renamed Operation Dragoon, was to secure a foothold in Southern France and to facilitate the rapid movement of Allied forces and supplies. One key aspect of this operation was to serve as a diversion, drawing German forces away from the main invasion at Normandy, which was occurring simultaneously.

This strategy aimed to weaken the German defenses in the north while the Allies established a new front in the south, thereby creating a two-pronged assault that compounded the pressure on German forces.

While the other choices touch on elements that were part of broader operations during the liberation of France—like securing ports for supply flow and potentially dealing with mines—the significant focus of Operation Anvil was to draw attention and resources away from Normandy, making the correct answer specifically aligned with that goal. The other options, while relevant in the context of Allied operations during World War II, do not encapsulate the essential purpose of Operation Anvil as clearly and directly.