Turing, Dermot
The Enigma Traitors: Spy and Counterspy in World War II
- ISBN 13:
- 9781803991696
- author:
- Turing, Dermot
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The History Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 3.1 x 24.2 x 24.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Freedom & Security,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Enigma Traitors: A Story of Cipher Security and Betrayal. The story of Enigma during World War II is often told as one of triumph, with Bletchley Park's codebreakers successfully outsmarting the Germans. However, this narrative overlooks a crucial aspect of the war: the vulnerability of both sides' codes and ciphers. German codebreakers were highly effective, while Allied systems were weak, making it increasingly likely that the biggest secret - that the codes had been broken - would be exposed. As a result, a "cipher war" emerged, with both sides struggling to maintain secrecy. The Germans demanded that traitors be identified and punished, while the British stifled questions about cipher security within a complex web of committees. This book tells the story of those who fought behind the scenes to protect cipher security, as well as the Enigma traitors themselves. The Enigma Traitors is a fascinating account of the people and events that shaped the outcome of this critical aspect of World War II.
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