In the aftermath of World War II, the victorious Allies of World War II developed industrial plans for Germany which would be imposed to reduce and manage Germany's industrial capacity.
The "hunger winter" of 1947: Thousands protest against the disastrous food situation (March 31, 1947).
The Marshall Plan was an American initiative enacted in 1948 to provide foreign aid to Western Europe. The United States transferred $13.3 billion to 17 European countries in economic recovery program
General George C. Marshall, the 50th U.S. Secretary of State
First page of the Marshall Plan
US aid to Greece under the Marshall Plan