Codes! Axis Cryptography in World War II

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During the Second World War, the Germans used what they thought to be an uncrackable encryption system.  It was a really good encryption system, and for the longest time, the Allies had a difficult time cracking the code.  However, thanks to brilliant code breakers, a powerful co ...  Show more