US and Soviet Soldiers Shake Hands on the Elbe

1945

Germany. April 25, 1945.
On the topic of the meeting on the Elbe
The photo of US Army Second Lieutenant William Robertson shaking hands with Soviet Lieutenant Alexander Silvashko was historic.

Contributed by OldPik on January 6, 2025

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US and Soviet Soldiers Shake Hands on the Elbe
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