1945 in Europe and Asia

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This collection of works explores the complex geopolitical landscape following World War II, focusing on the varied experiences of nations as they navigated postwar realities. It examines U.S. wartime planning for Germany and the subsequent policies implemented from 1945 to 1949, detailing the American conquest and Britain's approach toward Germany. The transition from military confrontation to the establishment of two German states is analyzed, alongside France's struggle for power and Italy's shift from fascism to a new political structure. The narratives extend to Poland's journey from liberation to communist rule and the evolving relations between Japan and Germany postwar. American strategies in Japan and Korea are scrutinized, as well as China's transformation in 1945 from war to revolution. The end of the war in Asia and the implications for the British Empire are discussed, alongside a comparative study of decolonization in Indonesia and Malaya. The Philippines' path to independence, Burma's resistance against occupation, and Indochina's struggle for national independence are also highlighted. Finally, the transition of Thailand from Japanese occupation to its role in SEATO, along with Australia and New Zealand's shift from British to American influence, rounds out this comprehensive examination of postwar adjustments in a changing world.