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mahatmakanejeeves

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Sat Apr 25, 2020, 02:19 PM Apr 2020

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



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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.
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On this day, April 25, 1945, United States and Soviet troops met in Torgau along the Elbe River. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2020 OP
Patten wanted to keep going East. He did not trust Stalin, righteously so. demosincebirth Apr 2020 #1
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