2. The German Second Reich (1871-1918), 1864- 187 1 Prussia defeated Denmark, Austria and France for the first time. 19181.011.00, Germany was defeated and surrendered in World War I, and the Second Reich perished. Later, Weimar Republic was established.
Caesar William I (in office at 187 1- 1888)
3. The Third Reich of Germany (1933- 1945) that Hitler came to power was called the Third Reich in history. The following year, President Hindenburg died of illness, and Hitler became president as prime minister, calling himself the head of state. After the launch of World War II, 1945, the Soviet Red Army conquered Berlin and the Third Reich surrendered.
Adolf? Hitler (1933- 1945 in power)
After World War II, Germany was occupied by the Soviet Union, the United States, Britain and France. Due to the different national interests and ideologies, the differences between the Soviet Union and the United States, Britain and France on how to treat Germany are growing. Finally, the occupied areas of the United States, Britain and France merged, and 1949 was established in September, the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin (the government agency was temporarily stationed in Bonn). In the same year, in June 5438+10, the Soviet Union established the German Democratic Republic and named Dublin (actually East Berlin). Germany is completely divided.
German Chancellor Kohl (1982- 1998 in power)
5. At the end of 1980s, the Soviet Union relaxed its control over GDR, and Soviet troops withdrew. The Soviet Union, the United States, Britain and France held 4+2 talks with two Germans and finally agreed to German reunification. 1990 10.02 was unified by the way that the GDR merged into the Federal Republic of Germany. After reunification, it is still called the Federal Republic of Germany, the capital of Berlin. In the same year, on February 3, 65438, unified Germany held its first general election, and Kohl won and continued to serve as Prime Minister until 1998.