GENERAL QUESTION · 167
Geschichte & Verantwortung · BAMF 07.05.2025
Which countries were called "Allied occupying powers" in Germany after the Second World War?
Official German wording
Welche Länder wurden nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in Deutschland als "Alliierte Besatzungsmächte" bezeichnet?
Answer options
- ASoviet Union, Great Britain, Poland, Sweden
- BFrance, Soviet Union, Italy, Japan
- CUSA, Soviet Union, Spain, Portugal
- DUSA, Soviet Union, Great Britain, FranceCorrect answer
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
The four occupying powers in Germany were the USA, the Soviet Union, Great Britain and France. Poland and Sweden were not among them, and Italy and Japan were allies of Germany. Spain and Portugal were neutral and had no occupation zone.
Four Allies: USA, USSR, Great Britain, France.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF