Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'West Germany'

The Federal Republic of Germany that existed from 1949 to 1990, comprising the western-occupied zones following World War II. West Germany emerged as a democratic, capitalist state aligned with Western powers during the Cold War, experiencing the "economic miracle" (Wirtschaftswunder) that transformed it into a major European industrial power despite division from East Germany. Its political and economic development represents a crucial case study for alternate history scenarios exploring different outcomes of post-war European reconstruction.

What If Berlin's Reunification Was Managed Differently?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the reunification of Berlin after the fall of the Wall followed a more gradual, carefully planned approach with profound implications for Germany, Europe, and global geopolitics.