Question

Who controlled the larger part of postwar germany—the soviet union or the three western powers?

Answer 1

The three western powers controlled the larger part of postwar Germany.

After World War II, defeated Germany was divided into Soviet, American, British and French zones of occupation. The city of Berlin, belonged to the Soviet zone, but was also split among the same countries, with the Soviets taking the eastern part of the city.

Following a massive Allied airlift in June 1948 spoiled a Soviet attempt to blockade West Berlin, the eastern section was drawn even more tightly into the Soviet fold.

Answer 2

After World War II and the restructuring of Germany, the three Allied powers controlled more total land than the Soviet Union.

The reconstruction of Germany after World War II included dividing this country into 4 zones that would be under temporary control by the four main allied powers including the Soviet Union, United States, France, and Great Britain. Along with this, the capital of Germany (Berlin) was also split amongst these four countries.