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The division of Germany
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How many zones was Germany divided into after World War II?

Four zones

Which Allied powers occupied Germany after WWII?

USA, USSR, Britain, France

Where was Berlin located geographically?

Deep within the Soviet-controlled zone

Was Germany's division intended to be permanent?

No, it was meant to be temporary

What territorial losses did Germany experience?

Land gained after 1937

Which country gained territory at Germany's expense?

Poland

How was the German economy supposed to be managed?

As a unified whole

Which countries were in the Eastern sphere of influence?

Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia

What was the purpose of the Eastern sphere?

To serve as a Soviet buffer zone

What percentage of industrial equipment could USSR take from other zones?

25%

What was Stalin's approach to German reparations?

Punish Germany and keep it weak

Who were the 'London Poles'?

A non-communist government-in-exile group

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