WALTER CHARLES LANGER

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 2/5/1899     Death: 7/4/1981

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Walter Charles Langer studied psychoanalysis at Harvard University, where he worked as a professor upon completion of his education. He was later employed by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), where in 1943 he prepared a psychoanalysis profile of Hitler. In this analysis, Langer accurately predicted that Hitler would commit suicide as the most plausible outcome, and the possibility of a military coup against Hitler well before the assassination attempt of 1944.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Walter Charles Langer was intellectually unique for his pioneering work integrating psychoanalysis into intelligence analysis. His accurate prediction of Hitler's suicide and foresight regarding potential military coups demonstrated his ability to apply psychological insights to understand complex historical figures and events, showcasing the innovative approach he brought to the field of intelligence analysis.

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