UK 'read' Hitler's stars
British intelligence bosses tried to guess Hitlers plans by reading his horoscopes, files released by the National Archives have revealed.It was hoped that by knowing what advice the German taurean was being given British forces would be able to know his next move.
Hungarian, Ludwig von Wohl (pictured) was recruited to examine the astrological advice being given to Hitler by Swiss stargazer Karl Ernst Krafft.
He claimed that because Hitler relied heavily on Krafft's predictions, which were based on mathematics surrounding birthdates, the British could gain a unique insight into his thinking.
It is thought that the plan appealed to leading UK intelligence figures who found Hitlers strategic moves erratic and hard to work out.
However historians now believe Hitler took no notice at all of astrological forecasts.
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It is thought that the plan appealed to leading UK intelligence figures who found Hitlers strategic moves erratic and hard to work out.
However historians now believe Hitler took no notice at all of astrological forecasts.
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National Archives
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