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