After World War II, Germany was divided into four occupation zones controlled by the Allied powers: the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and France. This division was formalized at the Potsdam Conference in 1945.
Here are some key points regarding the division:
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Occupation Zones: Each of the four occupying powers administered its own zone. The western zones (U.S., U.K., and France) later merged into West Germany (officially the Federal Republic of Germany) in 1949, while the Soviet zone became East Germany (officially the German Democratic Republic).
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Berlin: Although Berlin was located deep within East Germany, it was also divided into four sectors, each controlled by one of the Allied powers. This led to significant tensions, particularly during events like the Berlin Blockade and the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961.
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Political Systems: West Germany established a capitalist democratic government, while East Germany became a socialist state under the influence of the Soviet Union.
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Cold War Context: The division of Germany became a focal point of the Cold War, symbolizing the ideological divide between the Western powers and the Soviet bloc.
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Reunification: The division lasted until 1990, when Germany was reunified following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe.
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