UN strips Germany’s Elbe Valley of World Heritage title Nov 1, 2009
DRESDEN, Germany - Pleasure boats that cruise down the Elbe River in this historic city meander through a fairy-tale landscape of tree-shaded castles, graceful villas, and peaceful glades and vineyards. Photo-snapping passengers don t need to be told why the United Nations designated this 11-mile stretch of the Elbe Valley a World Heritage Site in 2004. (Boston Globe)
Czech Immigration to Iowa Oct 24, 2009
The Czech immigrants generally followed the Elbe River, either by boat, foot, or train, to the German ports of Bremen or Hamburg. Those lugging hand carts would sell them before embarkation. (Suite101.com)
German Cities Worth Touring - Witte... Oct 2, 2009
Wittenberg, situated halfway between Berlin and Leipzig on a curve of the Elbe River, offers an authentic glimpse at antebellum Germany ... Bike down the Elbe River or spend a leisurely afternoon shopping in Wittenberg s cobbled streets ... In the summer cruise ships drop passengers in Wittenberg during a leisurely sail along the Elbe River. (Suite101.com)
Letters to the Editor (15) Sep 21, 2009
He took his tank, called "O-Susie," all the way from Saint-L in Normandy to Germany's Elbe River at war's end with a side trip to Belgium along the way to fight in the Battle of the Bulge. I think that if the public had been given the opportunity to read John E's short biography, they might have wanted to go over to Veterans Park to hear more of John E's amazing story. (Boerne Star, TX)
St. Petersburg Threatened by Development Sep 8, 2009
UNESCO this summer dropped the city of Dresden from its prestigious World Heritage List as a result of the construction of a controversial four-lane bridge over the Elbe River near the city center. St. Petersburg may soon find itself in the same boat due to the planned construction of a new Gazprom Neft headquarters known as the Okhta Center. (BusinessWeek)
North Sea Fisherman Try to Save Stocks Sep 5, 2009
is based in Cuxhaven, a town located right where the Elbe River flows into the North Sea. The company, which owns the Susanne and 11 other trawlers, is the first and only German fishing company to receive a sustainable seafood eco-label for its saithe-fishing practices from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a nonprofit organization based in London. (BusinessWeek)
* Research or manufacturing: Debate grows in Germany Aug 15, 2009
Barely six months later they were ensconced in a new office, on the third floor of a small office building that looks down on the Elbe River. On a recent morning, Drescher, 43, clicked through a series of PowerPoint slides for Jurk. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Eisenhower and the Drive to Berlin ... Aug 4, 2009
In early April 1945, the American 9th Army was within 24 hours of reaching Berlin, yet three days later General Eisenhower ordered the Allied halt at the Elbe River ... Eisenhower s decision to halt the Allied advance at the Elbe River ultimately supported Soviet domination of what would come to be called Eastern Europe, a region separated by what Winston Churchill labeled an Iron Curtain ... It is also a fact, however, that American advance units were already in Potsdam and General William... (Suite101.com)
SCITUATE CALLING ALL VETERANS: Scituates Hell on Wheels Jul 18, 2009
On April 11, 1945, Snell was with the first American division to reach the Elbe River, crossing the Elbe at night. In July, Snell s division was the first American unit to enter the German capital city of Berlin. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Dresden removed from World Heritage list Jun 27, 2009
The 18th and 19th-century cultural landscape of Dresden Elbe Valley stretches for 18 kilometers along the river Elbe from the Ubigau Palace and Ostragehege fields in the northwest to the Pillnitz Palace and the Elbe River Island in the southeast. It features low meadows and monuments and parks from the 16th to 20th centuries, including the famous Pillnitz Palace. (Xinhuanet, China)
Germany's Dresden deleted from UNESCO's World Heritage List Jun 26, 2009
A general view shows a vintage steamboat sailing down the Elbe river, where the planned 'Waldschloesschenbruecke' bridge should cross the river, in front of the historic city centre of the eastern German city of Dresden August 27, 2006 ... The 18th- and 19th-century cultural landscape of Dresden Elbe Valley stretches some 18 kilometers along the river from Ubigau Palace and Ostragehege fields in the north-west to the Pillnitz Palace and the Elbe River Island in the south-east. (Xinhuanet, China)
At 90, Old Soldier Receives Medals He Earned In WWII Jun 23, 2009
" Known as the "fighting 69th," the division landed in England in 1944 and then shipped over to France, advancing to Belgium before pushing into Germany. Marching across Germany, they crossed the Rhine River in March 1945 and met up with The Russian Army at the Elbe River near Torgau. Operating under less than ideal conditions and facing the enemy on a nearly daily basis, comfort was taken wherever it was offered and for Lenhart, that came in a page his mother tore from her Bible and mailed to... (Nebraska Statepaper)
In Dresden, Obama highlights capacity for reconstruction Jun 6, 2009
This city on the Elbe River has spent millions of euros in recent years on a facelift. Thousands of police blocked the city, and the city's best bakers and chefs had prepared their best. (Christian Science Monitor)
Obama Makes A Symbolic Stop In Germany Jun 5, 2009
Dresden was founded on the banks of the Elbe River in the 13th century. It flourished in the 18th century and 00002024 became an elegant city of Baroque palaces and fine art. (CBS News)
Sunday, May 24, WoodburyMemorial Day Parade Honors All Veterans May 23, 2009
Mrs. Rahal said Mr. Rahal did not want to be liberated by the Russians and instead escaped and found his way to American-occupied territory along the Elbe River. He was flown to Nancy, France, on VE Day, the day the war in Europe was declared over. (Voices, CT)
The Battle of Teutoburg Forest May 18, 2009
Reaching the Elbe River, Roman frontier trading posts were established as working relationships with local clans and tribes became imperial policy. The Germanic peoples were not pastoral. (Suite101.com)
Why Does Obama Keep Snubbing World Leaders? May 9, 2009
In addition to a short visit to the city on the Elbe River, the president is also intending to visit the memorial at the former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald. Obama's great-uncle, Charlie Payne, served in the 89th Infantry Division during World War II and participated in the liberation of Ohrdruf, a forced labor camp that was a satellite camp of Buchenwald. (Slate)
Giant train set becoming major German tourist draw Mar 27, 2009
Set on three floors in an old warehouse along the Elbe River, Miniatur Wunderland features realistic replicas of parts of Scandinavia, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the U.S. Figurines about a half-inch high represent people in all walks of life. About 20 percent of the trains were produced by iconic German model railway maker Maerklin Holding GmbH, which filed for bankruptcy protection last month after it was unable secure new credit amid the global credit crunch. (AZCentral -- News)
