Focussing on the years 1945-49, this site from the Lebendiges Museum Online describes the happenings in East and West Germany. Written in German.

This site from the Lebendiges Museum Online describes the whats and hows of the Marshall Plan and the reactions to it in Germany. Written in German

This site from the Lebendiges Museum Online describes the events surrounding the Potsdam Conference which decided the future of the devided Germany. The site is entirely in German.

This site, which is provided for by the Lebendiges Museum Online, gives information about the foundation of the SED born out of KPD and SPD in 1946.

This site from the Lebendiges Museum Online reflects on the factors that lead to the creation of two separate German States. Written in German.