Magic in Warfare: The Secret History of Occult Battles

For centuries, magic and warfare have been deeply intertwined, shaping military strategy, morale, and even battlefield outcomes. From Mesopotamian divination and Greek war omens to medieval sacred warfare and modern occult operations, supernatural beliefs have influenced how wars are fought and won. In this episode, we explore the forgotten history of magical warfare, revealing how esoteric traditions have been used to protect warriors, disrupt enemies, and even alter the course of history. Did John Dee’s Enochian magic help defeat the Spanish Armada? Were Nazi leaders using occult knowledge for strategic advantage? And did British Wiccans perform a ritual to psychically deter Hitler from invading Britain? We examine historical records, esoteric practices, and modern interpretations of war magic, shedding light on one of history’s most mysterious intersections of the mystical and the military. 🔮 Topics Covered: ✨ Ancient War Magic: Mesopotamian divination & Greek seers ✨ Medieval Sacred Warfare: The Crusades, relics, and battlefield sorcery ✨ John Dee & the Spanish Armada: Did Enochian magic change history? ✨ Nazi Occultism: Secret esoteric experiments in World War II ✨ The Magical Battle of Britain: Psychic defence against Nazi invasion ✨ Operation Cone of Power: Did British witches stop Hitler? ✨ Modern War Magic: Psychological operations, guerrilla warfare, and digital sigils CONNECT & SUPPORT💖 MY COURSES 👩🏻‍🎓 https://drangelapuca.com/courses WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER 💌 https://www.drangelapuca.com/#newsletter BOOK A TUTORING OR A LECTURE 📖https://drangelapuca.com/services BECOME MY PATRON! 🎩 https://www.patreon.com/angelapuca SUPPORT ME ON KO-FI ☕️https://ko-fi.com/drangelapuca ONE-OFF DONATIONS 💰 https://paypal.me/angelasymposium JOIN MEMBERSHIPS 👥 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSbip_LX2AxbGeAQfLp-Ig/join MY PODCAST 🎙 https://open.spotify.com/show/2TKoWTGe6OKRokHN2zUIxM?si=dd9f50a734b14f86 MY MERCH 👕 https://drangelapuca.creator-spring.com/ FOLLOW ME👣 - YouTube (@drangelapuca)🌟 - Instagram (@drangelapuca) 📸 - TikTok (@drangelapuca) 🎵 - Twitter (@angelapuca11) 🐦 - Facebook (Dr Angela Puca) 👥 RECOMMENDED READINGS 📖 REFERENCES 📚 Davies, O. (2007). Popular magic: Cunning folk in English history. Bloomsbury. Evola, J. (2011). The metaphysics of war: Battle, victory & death in the world of tradition. Arktos Media. Fortune, D. (1993). The magical battle of Britain. Golden Gates Press. Heselton, P. (2022). Operation Cone of Power. Fenix Flames Publishing. Hutton, R. (2017). The witch: A history of fear, from ancient times to the present. Yale University Press. Kurlander, E. (2015). The Nazi magicians controversy. Lang, M. (2014). War and ritual in Mesopotamia and the Old Testament. Garcia, J. (2021). Armed groups, IHL, and the invisible world: How spiritual beliefs shape warfare. Pakenham, T. (1992). The scramble for Africa: 1876-1912. Abacus. Parry, G. (2011). The Arch-Conjuror of England: John Dee. Shandler, N. (2007). The strange case of Hellish Nell: The true story of Helen Duncan and the witch trial of World War II. Ulanowski, K. (2021). The Neo-Assyrian and Greek divination in war. Koninklijke Brill. Xenophon. (c. 4th century BCE). Anabasis. Translated by C. L. Brownson. Harvard University Press. Xenophon. (c. 4th century BCE). Hellenica. Translated by J. J. Moore. Harvard University Press. MY SET-UP 🛠️ - Canon 90D camera 📸 https://amzn.to/3yQclh0 - Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 📷 https://amzn.to/3JjU1BS - Teleprompter 🗒️ https://amzn.to/3linWCB - Shure SM7B Microphone 🎙️ https://amzn.to/3Jm5IYK - Microphone stand 🎤 https://amzn.to/3FueJOn - Lights 💡 https://amzn.to/3Zdk8k1 - DJI Wireless microphones 📡 https://amzn.to/3NWAVVQ 00:00 Introduction: The Role of Magic in Warfare 05:59 Magic and Warfare in the Ancient World 08:48 Greek Divination in Military Contexts 11:31 Magic in Medieval and Early Modern Warfare 14:30 Cunning Folk, Soldiers, and Protective Magic 16:04 John Dee and the Role of Magic in the Spanish Armada War 19:34 Witchcraft and Battlefield Sorcery 20:50 Magic in 19th and 20th Century Warfare 22:01 The Scramble for Africa and Colonial Magic 23:18 The Occult and Totalitarian Warfare 26:13 The Magical Battle of Britain and Psychic Defence 32:28 Operation Cone of Power and Esoteric Warfare 37:51 The Influence of Magic on Modern Military and Guerrilla Warfare 40:20 Magic and Guerrilla Warfare: Resistance Through the Supernatural 42:04 Contemporary Esoteric Beliefs in Military Institutions & Digital Sigils 44:04 Conclusion: The Continuity of Magic in Military Conflicts 46:04 The Psychological Power of War Magic 47:49 The Future of Magic in Warfare 49:00 Support Angela’s Symposium ⚠️ Copyright of Dr Angela Puca, in all of its parts ⚠️ Music by Erose MusicBand. Check them out!