Why was there a division of Germany and Berlin in 1945?

Answer 1

After Germany surrendered, it was split up into zones of occupation among 4 victorious powers, but it was surrounded by Soviet-controlled territory.

Answer 2

The Soviets wanted to set up a communist country, whereas the French, British, and Americans wanted a social democracy.

For a more thorough answer, you might want to read Tony Judt's Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945, chapters 4-6. As with any question of history, there are many perspectives as to why.

Answer 3

After the WWII, Germany was divided into two parts. East Germany, controlled by the Sowjet Union and West Germany, controlled by the Allies.

East Germany then became a socialist state and West Germany became the Federal Republic. In 1990, both countries were reunified.

Sorry for my bad English, I'm German

Answer 4

After World War II ended, Germany was divided into Eastern and Western Zones of Occupation. Berlin is in the Eastern Zone, but because it was the capital of Germany before the war it was divided into Eastern and Western zones. Part of the treaty stated that Berlin could not be the capital of either zone of occupation. The western powers abided by it; we placed West Germany's provisional capital in Bonn. The eastern powers, of course, blew off the treaty and declared East Berlin to be the capital of East Germany.