Complete the sentence about Calais with the correct year: In May ______, it was a strategic bombing target of the invading German forces, who took it during the siege of Calais.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1940
- Step 1: In May 1940, it was a strategic bombing target of the invading German forces, who took it during the siege of Calais. Answer: 1940. Why not the others: 1955, 1930 and 1935 don't fit.
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