Complete the sentence about Operation Fork with the correct year: On 10 May ______, during World War II, the United Kingdom landed Royal Navy and Royal Marines forces at Reykjavík and occupied Iceland without resistance.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1940
On 10 May 1940, during World War II, the United Kingdom landed Royal Navy and Royal Marines forces at Reykjavík.
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