Why was Germany split after WWII?

Why was Germany split after WWII?

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Reasons for the Division of Germany After WWII

Following the significant devastation caused by German invasions during both the First and Second World Wars, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin advocated for the fragmentation and division of a defeated Germany. His intent was to ensure that Germany would not regain its former power and pose a threat to the peace and security of Europe in the future.

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