Fort Myer in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Spirit of the Elbe

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2009

1. Spirit of the Elbe Marker

Inscription.

In recognition of the cooperation of American, Soviet, and Allied armed forces during World War II, this marker symbolizes the link up of Soviet and American elements at the Elbe River on 25 April 1945.

In tribute to the battle against tyranny.

[Russian Cyrillic translation]

Dedicated in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Link-up.

Erected 1995 by U.S.A. 50th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Committee.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.

Location. 38° 52.624′ N, 77° 4.33′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. Memorial can be reached from Roosevelt Drive. Marker is in Section 7A of the National Cemetery, off the walkway west of Roosevelt Drive and northeast of the Tomb of the Unknowns. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Myer VA 22211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seafarers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Memorial Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); 416th Bombardment Group (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Pearl Harbor Survivors Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Jumping Mustangs (within shouting distance of this marker); 82nd Airborne Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Contemplative Bench (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc. (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Additional keywords. 69th Infantry Division, U.S. Army; 58th Guards Division, 1st Ukranian Front, Red Army; Torgau, Germany; Tomb of the Unknowns.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2009

2. Spirit of the Elbe Marker

Tomb of the Unknowns image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2009

3. Tomb of the Unknowns

View from near the "Spirit of the Elbe" Marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,375 times since then and 50 times this year. Last updated on May 14, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on May 14, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.