In April 1945, American and British forces halted their advance on Germany at the Elbe River
A. because all bridges over the river had been destroyed.
B. at the announcement that President Franklin Roosevelt had died.
C. to wait for the Russian army to arrive.
D. due to fierce German resistance.
E. because their supply lines had become overextended.
Answer: C
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