The Germans had their own source of sturgeon in the Elbe River, as did Americans in their waterways.

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U.S. infantrymen endured dreadful events and painful losses before embracing their Red Army counterparts on the Elbe River in April 1945.

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Jacob, the romantic inn overlooking the Elbe River where the event was held, are sponsors of the event that celebrated its 10th anniversary.

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