Reichspostministerium
The Reichspostministerium, or Reich Ministry of Posts, was a government ministry of Germany that existed in various forms throughout its history. Its primary responsibility was the oversight and administration of the German postal, telegraph, and telephone services. The ministry's origins can be traced back to the establishment of the German Reich Post in the late 19th century.
During the Weimar Republic, the Reichspostministerium continued its role as the central authority for telecommunications and
After World War II, with the division of Germany, the functions of the Reichspostministerium were effectively