Events with tag - Military Cooperation

April 25, 1945

Elbe Day

American and Soviet forces met at the Elbe River near Torgau, Germany, effectively cutting Nazi Germany in half and symbolizing Allied victory in World War II. The historic handshake between American Lt. Albert Kotzebue and Soviet Lt. Alexander Silvashko became an iconic symbol of Allied unity.

April 4, 1949

NATO Foundation

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established in Washington D.C. with twelve founding members, creating a military alliance based on collective defense principles to counter Soviet influence in Europe.

May 14, 1955

Warsaw Pact Formation

The Warsaw Pact was established on May 14, 1955, as a military alliance between the Soviet Union and seven Eastern European communist states. It emerged as a direct response to NATO's expansion and West Germany's integration into Western alliance structures.