McKay, Sinclair
The Secret Life of Bletchley Park: The History of the Wartime Codebreaking Centre by the Men and Women Who Were There
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845136338
- author:
- McKay, Sinclair
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Aurum Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bletchley Park, a country house in Buckinghamshire, was the site of a pivotal moment in World War II: the cracking of Germany's Enigma code. This achievement was instrumental in turning the tide of the war, particularly in the Battle of the Atlantic and the North African campaign. The military codes deciphered at Bletchley Park were a crucial factor in the Allied victory. Life at Bletchley Park was a unique and secretive world, existing between the civilian and military spheres. The thousands of men and women who lived and worked there during the war have largely been overlooked in historical accounts. Sinclair McKay's book offers a new perspective on this period, drawing on memories from people who were there, now in their eighties. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of those who worked at Bletchley Park, from the high jinks at nearby accommodation hostels to the strict secrecy that governed their relationships.
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