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The Pie That Won World War II

RECIPE FOR SURVIVAL

In Britain’s darkest hour one man came up with a weapon of mass nutrition that defeated the Nazis—and delivers a lesson for today in the global war against obesity.

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The fall of 1941 was the darkest time for Britain. The island nation stood alone. Hitler had conquered Europe and the United States had yet to join the war.

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