The division of Germany also suggests an explanation of how Hitler wound up in his bunker that does not assume he was a madman. If he had had reason to believe that the west and the east would be in conflict soon after they met[1], he might have been hoping to sell Germany off to one or the other side.[2]

The Cold War did indeed come about, but unfortunately for Hitler, the two sides were happy to ignore any "Not for individual sale"[3] labels.

[1] read the Sportpalast speech to find out how they sold themselves as protecting all of europe against communism.

[2] Liebes Volk! Unser viewpoint has evolved with political and economic developments in the area!

[3] Sunrise, Paperclip, etc. What were the eastern equivalents?