Why was germany divided into two parts following world war 2

The consequences of World War II were devastating for much of the world. They're often discussed in relation to the populations massacred in the Holocaust and the devastation the conflict wreaked across the continents of Europe and Asia. Germany's losses following their surrender were tremendous, and the legacy of the war continues to affect the nation in terms of foreign and domestic policy.

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