Germany
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After the defeat of the Nazis in World War II, Germany was divided into four zones occupied by British, French, Soviet, and American forces.
Since reunification Germany has become Europe's leading economic power. (See East Germany and West Germany under “World History since 1550.”)
Germany's industrial, colonial, and naval expansion was considered a threat by the British and French and was one of the main causes of World War I, in which Germany was badly defeated.
Germany was a collection of competing states until it was unified during the second half of the nineteenth century under the leadership of Otto von Bismarck.
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France, Germany, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement condemning the strikes on Iran and called for de-escalation.
From Barron's
Germany said it was informed of the attack in advance, and that Chancellor Merz consulted with relevant security ministers.
From BBC
When the Allies occupied defeated Germany, they systematically removed the symbols and regalia of Nazi rule, as at the Nazi Party’s rallying grounds at Nuremberg.
From Salon
The company currently employs around 1,400 people and as well as the Ellon site, it has breweries in the US, Australia and Germany.
From BBC
The looming cuts at a major office employing some 3,000 administrative staff in the capital are the latest sign of the huge pressures facing Germany's traditional industries.
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