Why Germany Never Got Its Old Borders Back

Germany reunited in 1990, but the former eastern territories stayed outside its borders. Why? An original countryball map film about the borders before the wars, Poland's westward shift, East and West Germany, and the treaties that made the final settlement possible. Some territory did return, including the Saar; this video explains why reunification did not restore the old eastern borders. Which border should we explain next? Comment Poland, Korea or your choice. CHAPTERS 0:00 The reunification puzzle 0:30 The first border losses 1:22 War changes the question 2:17 Poland shifts west 3:31 Two German states 4:20 Accepting the border 4:44 The final settlement 5:53 Reunited, not restore