In the early 1900s what did it mean for cities o be dry

What other considerations besides geographic ones did the allies have to take into account when choosing a site for the invasion?

Which of the following was significant for the allied capture of rome? the capture of rome gave the allied powers direct access to the italian-german border and a road to reach berlin. the capture of rome led to the decline of the italian fascists, and those opposed to mussolini were able to regain control of their country. the allied capture of rome promoted an alliance with mussolini who had direct knowledge of hitler’s military strategy. capturing rome drew the german’s attention away from the soviet war front and toward the european theater.

What militaristic words does henry use when making his argument? how do they impact the effectiveness of his speech?