Abstract
The problem of Berlin had its roots firmly in wartime discussions regarding the future of Germany.1 Memories of the failure of the 1919 peace settlement after World War I and the obviously central role the Soviet Union would play in any agreement coloured British and American discussions on the future of Germany.2 The basic aims, naturally enough, started with the need to contain and prevent renewed German aggression. However, this was qualified in the minds of many by the long-standing fear of a Russo-German alliance as epitomised by the 1922 Rapallo Treaty. Numerous schemes circulated for the post-war order, envisaging a change in the balance of power in Europe, the breakup of German industrial power and the possible dismemberment of Germany.KeywordsNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganisationGerman ReunificationPeace SettlementJoint ChiefSupreme CommanderThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.
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