Enigma: How the Poles Broke the Nazi Code (Polish Histories)

Wladyslaw Kozaczuk; Jerzy Straszak

ISBN 10: 078180941X / ISBN 13: 9780781809412

Published by Hippocrene Books, 2004

About this Item

Dust jacket is covered with mylar jacket protector. Light foxing to page tops. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Enigma: How the Poles Broke the Nazi Code (Polish Histories)
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 078180941X
• ISBN 13: 9780781809412
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

In 1933, three Polish mathematicians led by Marian Rejewski succeeded in breaking the German Enigma cipher, which the Germans considered unbreakable. In 1939, just before the outbreak of war, the Poles shared their knowledge with French and British intelligence services. This led to the powerful British decoding operation at Bletchley Park, which supplied vital intelligence known as Ultra to the allied forces. Yet, only recently have the Polish codebreakers received international recognition. This text offers a concise, up-to-date history of the Enigma decryption in Poland and the use of this achievement in Poland and England.

Review

""Poland did what no other country had done--and what the Germans considered impossible. They deserve thanks for the great Polish solution that saved so many lives and did so much good for the world."