The postwar division of Germany by the Allies reflected the geopolitical realities of the Cold War from "summary" of Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer
The division of Germany by the Allies after World War II can be traced back to the geopolitical landscape of the Cold War. The victorious powers - the United States, the Soviet Union, Great Britain, and France - had conflicting ideologies and interests that shaped their approach to Germany's future. The decision to split Germany into four occupation zones was a reflection of these geopolitical realities. The Soviet Union, under the leadership of Joseph Stalin, sought to establish a sphere of influence in Eastern Europe, which included East Germany. This was driven by a desire to create a buffer zone between itself and the Western powers, as well as to spread communist ideology. The other Allies, on the other hand, were wary of Soviet expansionism and sought to contain ...
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