On October 7, 1949 the Soviet zone became the German Democratic Republic (commonly called East Germany), with East Berlin as its capital.
In October 1955, East Germany became officially independent.
Also in 1955, East Germany joined the Warsaw Pact, an Eastern European military alliance under Soviet command.
On October 7, 1949 the Soviet zone became the German Democratic Republic (commonly called East Germany), with East Berlin as its capital.
In October 1955, East Germany became officially independent.
Also in 1955, East Germany joined the Warsaw Pact, an Eastern European military alliance under Soviet command.