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Partition of Germany

The situation in Germany after the Second World War was disastrous. Millions of Germans were homeless from Allied bombing operations that demolished entire cities. And millions more Germans living in Poland and East Prussia became exiles when the USSR exiled them. With the German economy and governance in shambles, the Allies decided that Germany must be occupied after the war to guarantee a peaceful transformation to a post-Nazi state.

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All territories ever of Germany

t different times, Germany had incorporated Austria, Belgium, Czechia, the Netherlands, Northern Italy, Liechtenstein, Poland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Slovenia, and Western Poland. The German colonial empire began developing in 1883 and ended in 1919 following WWI when its colonies were seized and given to the victors

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U.S. Counties Where German-Americans are the largest ethnic group

German Americans are individuals in the United States with German ancestry or heritage. They represent one of the largest ethnic groups in the country, with a significant historical and cultural impact. The first wave of German immigrants arrived in the 1600s, and a more substantial influx occurred during the 19th century. German Americans have contributed significantly to various aspects of American society, including education, science, arts, and industry.

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