Joint Statement by President Donald J. Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Meeting on the Elbe

whitehouse.gov ^ | Apr 25, 2020 | President Trump, Vladimir Putin

[ransomnote]

April 25, 2020, marks the 75th Anniversary of the historic meeting between American and Soviet troops, who shook hands on the damaged bridge over the Elbe River.  This event heralded the decisive defeat of the Nazi regime.

The meeting on the Elbe represented a culmination of tremendous efforts by the many countries and peoples that joined forces under the framework of the United Nations Declaration of 1942.  This common struggle required enormous sacrifice by millions of soldiers, sailors, and citizens in multiple theaters of war.

We also recognize the contributions from millions of men and women on the home front, who forged vast quantities of war materials for use around the world.  Workers and manufacturers played a crucial role in supplying the allied forces with the tools necessary for victory.

The “Spirit of the Elbe” is an example of how our countries can put aside differences, build trust, and cooperate in pursuit of a greater cause.  As we work today to confront the most important challenges of the 21st century, we pay tribute to the valor and courage of all those who fought together to defeat fascism.  Their heroic feat will never be forgotten.

The White House

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[reg45]

Obviously, Russian-American collusion. LOL

[llevrok]

Patton was correct. Should have kept pressing east rather than stop for a hand shake.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

The Russian effort on the eastern front was monumental. Their deaths were in the many millions. It wasn't the communist ideology which enabled the Russians to expel the Nazis; it was the love of country exhibited by the ordinary Russian people. The Stalingrad, Leningrad, and Kursk battles were each in their own ways as important as D-Day.
 

[abigkahuna]

I would echo that vierwpoint. The Russian losses were staggering. Vainly Stalin pressed for a second front and got to the point that there would be no second front. Stalin did not realize what it took for an over channel crossing. He and Russia being a land based nation when it came to war. The logistics for D-Day were tremendous.

Russia lost much and fought hard. I am not defending Stalin, or communism, nor the actions late in the war to secure an “iron curtain:’ but the will of the Russian people to fight, fight hard and take that battle back to Berlin was truly amazing.

[reg45]

When Operation Barbarossa occurred, the first thing Stalin did was to rally the Russian people with Russian nationalism, not Communist ideology. And, fortunately, the winter of ‘41-‘42 was particularly harsh.

[desertfreedom765]

I agree with your assessment, however it was American lend lease that allowed/kept the UK and the Soviet Union in the war.

Without that aid both of them would have collapsed.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

Absolutely. I saw a documentary and the Russian Army was driving Ford trucks! There was a pallet full of food supplies marked "Made in USA". Some of the Russian uniforms were "Made in USA". Hundreds of American merchant seaman were killed when Russian bound supply ships were torpedoed by U-boats.
 

[granada]

Patton was correct. Should have kept pressing east rather than stop for a hand shake.

>>>>>>>

Lol. Patton’s stupid dangerous idea was very wrong. MacArthur’s failure in Korean war proved that bravado can’t achieve real victory.

[rrrod]

Yep. Never trust Russia.

[Conan the Librarian]

Why would the Russians be invited in the first place. There WAS no Russia at the time. It was the Soviets that Eisenhower met, and, the Soviets were much more than the Russians.

Now if they had invited the leaders of every country that use to be part of the Soviet Union, that would be different.

[SmokingJoe]

Napoleon and Hitler, both of whom met their doom in the freezing winters of Russia, say “Hello”. Stalin was no slouch.

[SmokingJoe]

Right now, I’d trust Putin over Adam Schiff, Pelosi, John Kerry, Schumer , EliElizabeth Warren and a whole lot of Democrats. At least Putin is not waging a war on Christians like the Dems are.

[SmokingJoe]

Pretty much. No one lost more people in WW II than the Russians did.