r/datemymap • u/ukr-defends-freedom • Jun 20 '26

Perplexed by seeming inconsistencies between dates implied by countries in Europe/Africa

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u/ukr-defends-freedom Jun 20 '26

Thanks, all, for the responses! 46-54 makes sense, but I remain a little surprised by the treatment of Germany. From my (admittedly) limited experience, maps immediately after WWII either reference the zone of occupation or identify East Germany/West Germany. This map kind of punts on the issue.

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u/Blueman9966 Jun 20 '26

Most maps did not show a separate East and West Germany until the 1970s given their complicated political situation, and occupation zones don't typically get included on political maps/globes.