Potsdam

Definition

The Potsdam Conference was a meeting held in Potsdam, Germany among leaders from Great Britain, United States and Soviet Union in July-August 1945 to decide how to administer Germany after its defeat in WWII.

Related terms

Harry S Truman: He became President after Roosevelt’s death and represented USA at Potsdam conference.

Clement Attlee: He succeeded Churchill as British Prime Minister during this conference.

Division of Germany into four zones: This was one major decision taken at this conference where each zone would be controlled by one allied power i.e., USA, UK, France & USSR.