How was Nazi Germany divided after World War II?
Q: How was Nazi Germany divided after World War II?
A: Nazi Germany west of the Oder-Neisse line was divided into four occupation zones.
Q: When was the division of Nazi Germany agreed upon?
A: The division of Nazi Germany was agreed upon in September 1944 in London.
Q: Who occupied the four zones in Nazi Germany?
A: The allied powers who defeated Germany (including the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States) and France occupied the four zones in Nazi Germany.
Q: How long did the occupation of Nazi Germany last?
A: The occupation of Nazi Germany lasted for four years from 1945 to 1949.
Q: Did the American forces respect the previously agreed upon occupation zone boundaries?
A: No, the American forces pushed beyond the previously agreed upon occupation zone boundaries, sometimes by as much as 200 miles.
Q: Did American forces withdraw from certain areas meant to be in the Soviet zone?
A: Yes, American forces withdrew from certain areas meant to be in the Soviet zone after about two months of holding them.
Q: When did the American forces withdraw from certain areas meant to be in the Soviet zone?
A: The American forces withdrew from certain areas meant to be in the Soviet zone during July 1945.
