After the end of the Second World War, Germany was divided amongst the victorious powers. The Soviet Union got to control the land East of the Elbe River, whilst the Western Powers got the West. The capital city of Berlin, which was deep inside to Soviet portion, was split as well. France, Britain, and the US shared the West, and the Soviet Union got the East. The west also got a highway, canal, and three air routes into Berlin. This event increased the tension between the United States and the Soviet Union. Return to Cold War Events Return to the Main Gallery