Following the Allies ' May 1945 victory , the Soviets effectively occupied Central and Western Europe , while strong US and Western allied forces remained in Eastern Europe . Following the Allied victory in May 1945 , the Soviets occupied Central and Western Europe , while strong US remained American and Western allies in Eastern Europe .
Berikutan kemenangan pihak Berikat' Mei 1945, Soviet secara berkesan menduduki Eropah Tengah dan Barat, sementara pasukan bersekutu AS dan Barat yang kuat kekal di Eropah Timur. Berikutan kemenangan Bersekutu pada Mei 1945, Soviet menduduki Eropah Tengah dan Barat, sementara AS yang kuat kekal sekutu Amerika dan Barat di Eropah Timur.