In most wars, bullets and bombs tend to steal the show. But knitting is also a weapon, and a wily one at that. And no, it's not because of the sharp …
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How Hitler's Blitzkrieg Tactic Shocked the Allies in WWII
The Blitzkrieg shocked the world: How could an army defeat its enemy so quickly and no one could counter it? Luckily the Allies cracked the code. Plus, learn about how knitters became crafty wartime spies and more WWII history.
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