The Potsdam Conference

The Potsdam Conference, held in July 1945 near Berlin, was a meeting between Allied leaders—Stalin, Truman, and Churchill (later Attlee)—to discuss the post-World War II order. They aimed to negotiate how to manage defeated Germany, addressing issues like military demilitarization, borders, and reparations. Key agreements included dividing Germany into zones controlled by different Allies and trying to establish peace and stability in Europe. The conference also marked the beginning of tensions between the Soviet Union and Western Allies, laying the groundwork for the Cold War. It was a crucial step in shaping the post-war world.