Turing, Sir John Dermot

The Codebreakers of Bletchley Park: The Secret Intelligence Station that Helped Defeat the Nazis

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ISBN 13:
9781789506211
author:
Turing, Sir John Dermot
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Arcturus
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.3 centimetres
Genre:
Government Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£10.14

Description

At the heart of Britain's wartime effort, a secret intelligence station played a crucial role in the Allied victory. Bletchley Park, home to a talented group of mathematicians, linguists, and intellectuals, was where the codebreakers worked tirelessly to crack the Nazi codes. Their work was marked by secrecy and social life, as brilliant individuals like Dilly Knox, Alan Turing, and Joan Clarke assembled to tackle the challenge. This book brings to life the stories of those who toiled day and night to crack the seemingly unbreakable Enigma code, through deep research and a personal connection to the park. A foreword by Professor Christopher Andrew adds depth to this account, shedding light on the significance of Bletchley Park's work.

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