George Patton and Ivan Konev in Torgau as US and Soviet forces meet at the Elbe River during World War II

In 1945, after days of rumors, American and Russian soldiers met for the first time at the Elbe river near Torcal, Germany, marking a significant moment as the pincer movement concluded.

Describe the significance of the meeting between American and Russian soldiers in 1945.

What does the phrase 'the jaws of a pincer had snapped shut' imply about the situation?

• A trap was set

• A battle was won

• A meeting was planned

• A negotiation was successful