Allied occupation

With the surrender in 1945, Germany was divided into four occupation zones. Our images document life under Allied control – from the Berlin Declaration to reunification in 1990.

Western allied forces military maneuver

Western allied forces military parades

British Berlin Tattoo

Departure of the Western Allies. 1994

Withdrawal of Russian forces from Germany 1994

Our photographs capture life in the four occupation zones after 1945 – ranging from daily routines to pivotal political moments.