- Allied forces occupied Germany and disarmed its military.
- Key industries that might be used for rearmament were dismantled or destroyed.
Occupation
- The Allies divided Germany into four zones of occupation, each controlled by one of the Allied powers (U.S., Britain, France, and the Soviet Union).
- West Germany and East Germany were formed in 1949.
Denazification
- The Allies removed Nazis from positions of power and influence.
- Nazi organizations were banned, and Nazi propaganda was confiscated and destroyed.
War reparations
- Germany was forced to pay reparations to the countries it had invaded during the war.
Economic controls
- The Allies imposed economic controls on Germany to prevent it from rebuilding its military and industrial power.
Education and cultural reform
- The Allies introduced educational and cultural reforms to promote democratic values and discourage a resurgence of militarism and nationalism.
