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Breaking the German Enigma codes involved not only brilliant mathematicians at Bletchley Park but also the daring efforts of spies, naval officers, and ordinary British seamen. These individuals risked their lives to seize vital Enigma codebooks from Nazi officials and sinking German vessels. This account covers the entire Enigma story, from its invention and use by German forces to the crucial role played by the Poles, who first cracked the airforce Enigma and shared their findings with the British. The more complex German Navy Enigma seemed unbreakable at first. Hugh Sebag-Montefiore, a journalist and author, has discovered new files at the Ministry of Defence and declassified documents in the US. He has also connected with many last surviving witnesses, including Paul Paillole, head of French counterintelligence, who provides firsthand insights into the espionage surrounding Enigma. Winston Churchill deemed the code-breaking a “secret weapon that won the war.” Sebag-Montefiore reveals the complete story of the Allies' efforts, highlighting the bravery of sailors and agents who captured codebooks and the intense activities at Bletchley Park. Based on recently uncovered documents and personal accounts, this work unveils the remarkable decryption that altered the course of history.
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Enigma, Hugh Sebag-Montefiore
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- Pubblicato
- 2000
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- Titolo
- Enigma
- Sottotitolo
- The Battle for the Code
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Hugh Sebag-Montefiore
- Editore
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- Pubblicato
- 2000
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 403
- ISBN10
- 029784251X
- ISBN13
- 9780297842514
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Tema stórico, Storia Militare, Prosa di guerra, Guerre, Forze armate, Seconda guerra mondiale, XX Secolo, Europa, Gran Bretagna, Storia d'Europa, Spionaggio, Teorie Politiche, Intelligence militare
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- Breaking the German Enigma codes involved not only brilliant mathematicians at Bletchley Park but also the daring efforts of spies, naval officers, and ordinary British seamen. These individuals risked their lives to seize vital Enigma codebooks from Nazi officials and sinking German vessels. This account covers the entire Enigma story, from its invention and use by German forces to the crucial role played by the Poles, who first cracked the airforce Enigma and shared their findings with the British. The more complex German Navy Enigma seemed unbreakable at first. Hugh Sebag-Montefiore, a journalist and author, has discovered new files at the Ministry of Defence and declassified documents in the US. He has also connected with many last surviving witnesses, including Paul Paillole, head of French counterintelligence, who provides firsthand insights into the espionage surrounding Enigma. Winston Churchill deemed the code-breaking a “secret weapon that won the war.” Sebag-Montefiore reveals the complete story of the Allies' efforts, highlighting the bravery of sailors and agents who captured codebooks and the intense activities at Bletchley Park. Based on recently uncovered documents and personal accounts, this work unveils the remarkable decryption that altered the course of history.