What happened at the end of the war in World War 2?

Answer 1

At the end of WW2, Germany was divided into 4 sectors and the Berlin Wall was built. Also all former Nazi occupied countries were decolonized. Also, the allies began the search of the Nazis who escaped and begin the clearing up of bodies from the Holocaust.

Answer 2

Germany:

• Admiral Donitz signs the surrender document with Field Marshall Montgomery.
• The Nazis sign a surrender document with the Soviets.
• France, Britain, United States and USSR occupy Germany.
• Berlin was divided into west and east Berlin.
• Stalin took over half of Germany and all the countries in Eastern Europe. They became communist countries under the rule of the USSR.
• They occupupation forces helped the Germans with getting rid of rubble, getting them food and temporary shelter.
• The Berlin Air Lift flew food to the East Berliners and other places for two years.
• The worst of the Nazis were tried for war crimes.
• Germany was able to rebuild their country and eventually developed a democratic government.

Japan:

• The representatives of Japan signed the surrender document with General MacArthur.
• MacArthur and other military personnel occupied Japan.
• They helped them with restoration.
• They developed a new government in a type of democratic structure.
• Businessmen, Doctors, Scientists and others came to Japan to help them develop new businesses - automotive industry, electronics and technological industries.
• A team of scientists came to help deal with and study the after effect of the radiation from the bombs.
• Japan became a strong country with great trade.
• They resolved the problem of Japan needing resources.