Complex sentence: On 17 January 1992 in Germany, the division ceased operations; in October 1992 it was formally deactivated as part of a general drawing down of forces at the end of the Cold War.
Split into simpler sentences: On 17 January 1992, in Germany, the division ceased operations. In October 1992, it was formally deactivated as part of a general drawing down of forces at the end of the Cold War.