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Cryptology in WWII: Science or Dumb Luck?

Program Type:

Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
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Event Details

The cryptologic history of World War II can be described as a series of human errors and dumb luck interspersed with flashes of brilliance. Join Pat Bomgardner from NSA's Center for Cryptologic History for some cryptologic war stories and a demonstration of a German Enigma Machine.