In this episode, we’ll explore Bizonia, the 1947 merger of the American and British zones of occupation in post-war Germany. Driven by economic challenges and a shared goal of German recovery, the Western powers aimed to stop reparation payments and support Germany’s rehabilitation. However, the USSR viewed this merger with growing suspicion, seeing it as a move towards Western capitalism and advocating for a unified German economy. This clash of interests eventually deepened tensions between the former Allies, leading to the division of Germany and the introduction of a new currency in the Western zones. Join us as we delve into the early stages of the Cold War and the impact of Bizonia on the future of Germany.

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