Germany


 * Germany in the early stages of the Cold War:**

1945 - Germany surrenders to Allied forces after Battle of Berlin and Death of Hitler.

- Yalta Conference. Germany is divided into four zones between Allies. One French, one British, one Russian and one American. Berlin is also divided into four zones. (Note: Yalta takes place before end of war)

- Potsdam conference. Decisions made in Yalta put into action.

1948 - Anti-communist pact between western Allies initated.This pact was led by the US.

- Berlin blockade. Stalin tries to stop allied presence in Berlin. Fails as allies fly in supports instead, later nicknamed "The Berlin Airlift"

1949 - DDR set up.

1950 - NSC 88. US army asks for more military spending in order to roll back communism.

1955 - West German Rearmament.

This topic relates to Origins of the Cold War