In what ways, and with what results, was Germany a source of Cold War tensions between 1945 and 1962?

Model Essays by RJ Tarr:
Analyse the roots of the Cold War before 1945 (note: teacher password required).
To what extent were conflicting views about Germany the main cause of the Cold War up to 1949? (note: teacher password required).
In what ways, and with what results, was Germany a source of Cold War tensions between 1945 and 1962? (note: teacher password required).

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