Complete the sentence about Estonian Defence Forces with the correct year: Given the overwhelming Soviet force, in order to avoid the bloodshed of entering a futile and hopeless war, on 17 June ______ the Estonian government decided not to resist.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1940
Given the overwhelming Soviet force, and to avoid the bloodshed of a futile war, the Estonian government decided on 17 June 1940 not to resist. The Soviet blockade had been ordered on 12 June.
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