Integration of East and West Germany into the respective blocs
After the Second World War, frictions increased between the Western Allies and the Soviet Union. As a result of that two German states were formed in 1949: the Federal Republic in West Germany and the Democratic Republic in East Germany. While most Germans hoped for a quick unification, the two countries soon sided with different partners, thus making unification less likely.
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Formation of NATO and Warsaw Pact on History.com.
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In what year did West Germany join the NATO?
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East Germany joined the Warsaw Pact the same year.
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The East German army was called...
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The National People's Army was established in 1956, the West German Bundeswehr was established in 1954. The Bundesheer is the Austrian Army.
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Economical Alliances
The Treaty of Paris of 1951 came into effect one year later and established the . West Germany was a founding member. The Treaties of Rome of established the European Economic Community (EEC). In East Germany joined the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (). March 1957 ECSC Comecon 1950 |
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ECSC stand for European Coal and Steel Community.