Gannon, Paul
Before Bletchley Park: The Codebreakers of the First World War
- ISBN 13:
- 9781803990064
- author:
- Gannon, Paul
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The History Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.57 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Science & Technology, Geschichte,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The story of British codebreaking operations in the First World War is often overlooked, but its impact was significant. From the early battles of the Marne and Jutland to the Somme and Western Front in 1918, a group of secret agents and cryptanalysts played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the war. Using hundreds of intercepted and decrypted German military, naval and diplomatic messages, Paul Gannon reveals the fascinating story of Room 40 & MI1(b), two codebreaking units that operated behind the scenes. By drawing on newly discovered archival documents, he challenges misleading stories about these units and sheds new light on their sophisticated machine-based operations. This book provides a fresh perspective on a pivotal period in history, using primary sources to bring to life the men and women who worked tirelessly to decode enemy communications and influence the course of the war.
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