1946 ⟶ Austria Reconstituted and Zone of Occupation Established

The Republic of Austria is reconstituted, with its 1937 bord...
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🇷🇴 Soviet Puppet Government Installed in Romania

The Soviet Union installs a puppet government in Romania.⟶
Soviet Puppet Government Installed in Romania (1945)
Soviet UnionEastern EuropeRomaniaSatellite StateOccupationPost-WarIron CurtainCold War Origins

🇦🇹 Austria Reconstituted and Zone of Occupation Established

The Republic of Austria is reconstituted, with its 1937 borders, but divided into four zones of control: American, British, French, and Soviet.⟶
Austria Reconstituted and Zone of Occupation Established (1946)
AustriaOccupationPost-WarSoviet UnionUSUKFranceDivided Control

🇮🇷 British Withdrawal, Soviet Presence in Iran

British soldiers withdraw from their zone of occupation in southern Iran. Soviet soldiers remain in their northern sector.⟶
British Withdrawal, Soviet Presence in Iran (1946)
IranOccupationSoviet UnionUKPost-WarAsiaCold WarGeopolitics

🇩🇪 Bizone Formed in Germany

The American and British zones of control in Germany are united to form the Bizone, also known as Bizonia.⟶
Bizone Formed in Germany (1947)
GermanyPost-WarOccupationBizoneUnited StatesGreat BritainEuropeEconomic Development

🇫🇷 French Zone of Occupation Established in Germany and Berlin

French zone of occupation created in Germany and Berlin.⟶
GermanyFranceOccupationPost-WarBerlinCold WarZones

🇦🇹 Austria Regains Independence

Austria becomes an independent country after the end of the Allied occupation. The last allied troops leave the country in October.⟶
Austria Regains Independence (1955)
AustriaIndependenceOccupationPost-WarEuropeAllied PowersCold War