Mysteries.

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Described as "9 Historical Mysteries" six of which have a military dimension.

"Mysteries" solved but more than that clarification as to the surroundings and circumstances of events as they transpired.

You need to read it all.

"9 Historical Mysteries Solved By Astronomy"

"History is filled with mysteries that can be answered by the position of the moon, the nature of the tides, and the time of year when an event occurred. Here are mysteries of battles, art, and literature, that were solved thanks to astronomical detectives."

To a degree analogous to those celestial phenomenon as associated with significant events within the military historical context. Gaugamela and the total eclipse of the moon on that evening prior to the battle that made Alexander the world conqueror of repute.

It is all foretold in the stars don't you know.

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