History World War II

How much did Germany have to pay in reparations after World War II?

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Correct answer

20 billion dollars

Explanation

The Potsdam Agreement from August 1945 was the Allied (UK, US, USSR) plan of military occupation and reconstruction of Germany and the entire European Theatre of War territory. According to the agreement, Germany were to pay the Allied 20 billion dollars in the shape of material and industrial equipment. Most of this was to be given to the USSR.

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Question added 2008-04-23