Potsdam Agreement

The Potsdam Agreement was reached in July-August 1945, during a conference attended by leaders of the Allied powers—primarily the U.S., Britain, and the Soviet Union—after World War II. It aimed to establish post-war order in Europe, particularly focusing on Germany's fate. The agreement outlined the principles for dividing Germany into occupation zones, demilitarization, and denazification. It also addressed the borders of Eastern Europe and the handling of war criminals. The Potsdam Agreement sought to promote peace and prevent the resurgence of militarism, laying the groundwork for the geopolitical landscape of the Cold War.