Celebrating Elbe Day 1945 - WW2 WWII Poster - World War 2 Map

Description: 1945 Map Celebrating Elbe Day (see more info below) Special Map Showing Contact Between Gen. Hodges' First U.S. Army and Gen. Jadov's Firth U.S.S.R. Army 25 April 1945 This is a Reproduction of the Original Map This Map Comes in 3 Sizes: 11"x11", 16"x16" and 23"x23"We have more War Maps, you can find them in Our StoreWe also have a big selection of War Poster in Our StoreREMEMBER, the smaller the map size the harder it is to read the text. All Our Maps and Posters Are Made in the USA Map showing the progress of the American and Russian Forces against the last remnants of the German Army, published on Elbe Day. The two forces are shown moving toward each other, superimposed over a map of Germany, on the occasion of the 2 armies meeting in Torgau, Germany. The meeting of American and Soviet forces at the Elbe River was a major Allied accomplishment and helped set the stage for the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany and the end of World War II in Europe less than two weeks later. Elbe Day Elbe Day, April 25, 1945, is the day Soviet and American troops met at the Elbe River, near Torgau in Germany, marking an important step toward the end of World War II in Europe. This contact between the Soviets, advancing from the East, and the Americans, advancing from the West, meant that the two powers had effectively cut Germany in two. The first contact between American and Soviet patrols occurred near Strehla, after First Lieutenant Albert Kotzebue, an American soldier, crossed the River Elbe in a boat with three men of an intelligence and reconnaissance platoon. On the east bank they met forward elements of a Soviet Guards rifle regiment of the First Ukrainian Front, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Gardiev. The same day, another patrol under Second Lieutenant William Robertson with Frank Huff, James McDonnell and Paul Staub met a Soviet patrol commanded by Lieutenant Alexander Silvashko on the destroyed Elbe bridge of Torgau. On April 26, the commanders of the 69th Infantry Division of the First Army and the 58th Guards Rifle Division of the 5th Guards Army (Soviet Union) met at Torgau, southwest of Berlin. Arrangements were made for the formal "Handshake of Torgau" between Robertson and Silvashko in front of photographers the following day, April 27. The Soviet, American, and British governments released simultaneous statements that evening in London, Moscow, and Washington, reaffirming the determination of the three Allied powers to complete the destruction of the Third Reich. Elbe Day has never been an official holiday in any country, but in the years after 1945 the memory of this friendly encounter gained new significance in the context of the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. This map comes with a white border around the image --------------------------- -How are the maps shipped? They are rolled and placed into a rigid tube or box. -Is this available in a larger/smaller size. Yes. For smaller or larger sizes, email us. Printed on premium 36lb matte paper with fade resistant archival inks and includes a white border on all sides to allow for matting and framing. Please note that there may be some variation in the color of the on-screen image and the actual item received. This is subject to the brightness and contrast of your screen settings.This is a modern UNFRAMED reproduction of the original print - Frames are NOT Included.

Price: 13.95 USD

Location: Clarkston, Georgia

End Time: 2025-01-06T18:50:09.000Z

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Celebrating Elbe Day 1945 - WW2 WWII Poster - World War 2 Map - Military Print

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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 14 Days

Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)

Artist: Defense Mapping Agency.

Origin: United States

Date of Creation: 1945

MPN: Does Not Apply

Item Length: 3 sizes

Additional Parts Required: No

Personalize: No

Department: Teens, Adults

Unit Type: Unit

Item Height: 3 sizes

Style: Vintage/Retro

Features: Unframed

Production Style: Printed

Unit Quantity: 1

Room: Home Office/Study, Trailer, Any Room, Basement, Bedroom, Dining Room, Foyer, Garage, Guestroom, Hallway, Kitchen, Living Room, Lounge, Office, Patio, Porch, Utility/Laundry Room

Item Width: 3 sizes

Character: WWII

Signed: No

Color: Multicolor

Material: Paper

Subject: World War II

Brand: Unbranded

Type: Poster

Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)

Theme: Military & Weaponry, Map

Original/Reproduction: Reproduction

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States