Complete the sentence about Pärnu with the correct year: During World War II, Estonia was invaded and occupied by the Soviet army in June ______.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1940
During World War II Estonia was invaded and occupied by the Soviet army in June 1940. Nazi Germany held it from 1941 to 1944.
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