What happened in Iceland in May 1940?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. British forces occupied the country, and Americans took over in 1941
- Step 1: Denmark had been occupied by Germany on 9 April 1940. Step 2. Britain occupied Iceland on 10 May 1940, and United States forces took over defence in 1941. Answer: British forces occupied the country, and Americans took over in 1941. Why not the others: Germany did not occupy Iceland, Iceland stayed formally neutral, and Denmark could not send help.
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