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Brits Used Astrologer Against Hitler

Declassified files tell of 'star wars' strategy in WWII

By Zach Samalin, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 4, 2008 9:10 AM CST

(Newser) – Some British strategists saw the outcome of World War II written in the stars, according to newly declassified documents that reveal the role of an astrologer in predicting Adolf Hilter's moves. An intelligence agency employed a colorful character who claimed to be able to use... Read full story »

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