Catalogue question 167 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
Which countries were referred to as the "Allied occupying powers" in Germany after the Second World War?
- Soviet Union, Great Britain, Poland, Sweden
- France, Soviet Union, Italy, Japan
- USA, Soviet Union, Spain, Portugal
- USA, Soviet Union, Great Britain, France Correct
Why — for every option
- A — Poland and Sweden were not occupying powers with their own zone in Germany.
- B — Italy and Japan were Germany's allies in the war (Axis powers), not occupying powers.
- C — Spain and Portugal were neutral in the Second World War and were not occupying powers in Germany.
- D — Correct: the USA, the Soviet Union, Great Britain and France divided Germany into four occupation zones after 1945.
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