On 27th April 1945:

Russians and Americans link at Elbe

Russian and American troops have joined hands at the River Elbe in Germany, bringing the end of the war a step closer.

Statements have been released simultaneously in London, Moscow and Washington this evening reaffirming the determination of the three Allied powers to complete the destruction of the Third Reich.

According to a statement issued by Downing Street (the official residence of the British Prime Minister at nr. 10), the commanders of a United States division and of a Russian Guards division met at Torgau, south of Berlin on 26 April at 16.00 hours local time.