Why was Germany Divided After WW2? | Animated History

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[CIutchX]

The aftermath is actually a huge topic in history lessons in German schools. You learn about it in 10th year and then in your final year once again.
They're quite serious about this.

[joshualapuos]

Loved how they used and animated "Papers, Please" in this video. It's amazing!

[america]

I have a dedicated WW2 class at my Highschool, and my teacher uses your videos sometimes. We recently watched your Operation Bagration video.

[lucianoosorio]

“This enraged the Allies, who punished Germany severely.”

[Evil_EmperorOfficial]

I liked the Papers Please Reference at 7:40 because I have beaten that game and it was a lot of fun. Keep up the great work! 👍

[Isol]

Its always gonna be a good time whenever Griffin and the gang uploads
I also really fuckin loved that papers please reference lmao

[irohito]

I like how there was a Papers, Please reference in the video

[cobrazrt]

I'm curious are you going to do an evolution of the Italian army like you did with Germany and what not? it would be cool to see.

[brokenbridge]

I will always approve of lesser known historical subjects getting more attention. Great video.

[youraverageoperator]

I've seen this channel grow and have higher production quality in just the past 3 months then in the past 2 years.

[bit_aviation]

Love the reference to the game paper please, such an amazing high quality and informative video, keep it up

[Nick_Slavik]

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It's as iconic as, "Hello! This is YOUR daily dose of internet" lol

[Jay-cysq]

That papers please reference
With the animation was awesome

[ChristineCAlb]

So that’s what happened. It still amazes me that the walled, divided city of Berlin was located entirely within East Germany. Always thought it was on the border between East and West.

[conserva-chan]

A vid on the Soviet-Afghan War would be fantastic

[kennethcook]

I already know this history by heart, but I do enjoy watching a good armchair historian on a Saturday morning.☺️😊

[_historicalodyssey]

Very interesting and informative video! So glad I stumbled upon this channel, thank you for doing what you do.

[noliebowtie]

According to the German music artist C418, even to this day some Germans treat each other poorly depending on if they were born in East or West Germany.

[natonic]

This video was great. Do you think that you could cover Romania's perspective and involvement in WW2?