Towards the close of 1944, it had been decided that there would be a need to divide Germany into four occupied zones run by the Soviet Union, French, British and the US forces after the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany. In February, between 4th and 11th, 1945 {more here}, a World War II meeting was … More Historic Famous Conferences: The Yalta Conference 4th – 11th February 1945.