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Soviet forces
Coverage of Soviet forces in the Nexus archive.
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- The Danube River’s water is dropping so low that World War II ships are emerging
The Danube River's historically low water levels due to drought have exposed World War II-era German battleships, disrupting shipping and threatening power plants. The Serbian government, with EU support, is addressing the issue as low water levels, linked to global warming, create dangerous conditions.
- Today in History: July 3, Union wins Battle of Gettysburg
The Civil War Battle of Gettysburg ended on July 3, 1863, with a Union victory as Confederate troops failed in Pickett’s Charge. Other historical events on this date include General George Washington taking command of the Continental Army in 1775 and Soviet forces recapturing Minsk in 1944.