The greatest events in German History

1. 1871: Founding of the German Empire - The German Empire was officially established when King Wilhelm I of Prussia was crowned German Emperor.

2. 1914-1918: World War I - The German Empire, along with its allies known as the Central Powers, fought a group of countries called the Central Powers. However, at the end of the war, the German Empire was defeated and a great change took place in the post-war period.

3. 1933-1945: Nazi Germany - With the coming to power of the Nazi Party led by Adolf Hitler, Germany began to live under a totalitarian regime. Terrible events such as the Holocaust and World War II took place during this period.

4. 1949: Establishment of East and West Germany - After World War II, Germany was divided into two: East Germany and West Germany. West Germany was founded as a democratic state, but East Germany became a communist state under the influence of the Soviet Union.

5. 1989: Fall of the Berlin Wall - During the Cold War, the Berlin Wall became a symbol that divided Germany in two. However, in 1989, as a result of the protests of the East German people, the wall collapsed and Germany was reunited.

6. 1990: Unification of Germany - Following the fall of the Berlin Wall, the unification of East and West Germany took place. This date marks the official turning point when Germany was reunified and East Germany joined West Germany. These events are important turning points in Germany's history and have influenced and shaped the country's current situation.