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mahatmakanejeeves

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Thu Apr 25, 2024, 07:25 AM Apr 2024

On this day, April 25, 1945, United States and Soviet troops met in Torgau and Strehla along the Elbe River.

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• 1945 – World War II: United States and Soviet reconnaissance troops meet in Torgau and Strehla along the River Elbe, cutting the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany in two. This would be later known as Elbe Day.


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The Americans and Russians linked-up on the River Elbe near Torgau, General Reinhardt crossing the river to meet General Rosakov. Later the GIs and men of the Red Army greeted each other.

Tue Apr 25, 2023: On this day, April 25, 1945, United States and Soviet troops met in Torgau along the Elbe River.

Sat Apr 25, 2020: On this day, April 25, 1945, United States and Soviet troops met in Torgau along the Elbe River.
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