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Battle Of Wits: The Complete Story Of Codebreaking In World War Ii,Used
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A Million Pages Of New World War Ii Codebreaking Records Have Been Released By The U.S. Army And Navy And The British Government Over The Last Five Years. Now, Battle Of Wits Presents The History Of The War That These Documents Reveal. From The Battle Of Midway Until The Last German Code Was Broken In January 1945, This Is An Astonishing Epic Of A War That Was Won Not Simply By Brute Strength But Also By Reading The Enemy'S Intentions. The Revelations Of Stephen Budiansky'S Dramatic History Include How Britain Tried To Manipulate The American Codebreakers And Monopolize German Enigma Code Communications; The First Detailed Published Explanations Of How The Japanese Codes Were Broken; And How The American Codebreaking Machines Worked To Crack The Japanese, The German, And Even The Russian Diplomatic Codes. This Is The Story Of The Allied Codebreakers Puzzling Through The Most Difficult Codebreaking Problems That Ever Existed. At The Same Time, The Compelling Narrative Shows The Crucial Effect Codebreaking Had On The Battlefields By Explaining The Urgency Of Stopping The Wolf Pack Uboat Attacks In The North Atlantic, The Burning Desire In The United States To Turn The Tide Of The War After Pearl Harbor, The Importance Of Halting Rommel'S Tanks In North Africa, And The Necessity Of Ensuring That The Germans Believed The Allies' Audacious Deception And Cover Plans For Dday. Budiansky Brings To Life The Unsung Codebreaking Heroes Of This Secret War: Joseph J. Rochefort, An Intense And Driven Naval Officer Who Ran The Codebreaking Operation In 'The Dungeon,' A Dank Basement At Pearl Harbor, That Effectively Won The Battle Of Midway; Alan Turing, The Eccentric Father Of The Computer Age, Whose Brilliant Electromechanical Calculators Broke The German Enigma Machine; And Ian Fleming, Whose Daredevil Espionage Schemes To Recover Codebooks Resembled The Plots Of The 007 Novels He Later Wrote. Among The Villains, We Meet The Nazi Admiral Donitz, Who Led The Submarine Wolf Packs Against Allied Shipping In The North Atlantic With Horrific Casualty Rates?Until The Codebreakers Stopped Him. Budiansky, A Harvard Trained Mathematician, Demonstrates The Mathematical Insight And Creativity Of The Cryptographers By Showing Stepbystep Precisely How The Codes Were Broken. This Technology The Flow Of Information, Its Encryption, And The Computational Methods Of Recovering It From The Enemy Had Never Before Been So Important To The Outcome Of A War. Informative Diagrams, Maps, Appendices, And Photographs Show Exactly How, Why, And Where The Secret War Was Won. Unveiled For The First Time, The Complete Story Of Codebreaking In World War Ii Has Now Been Told.
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- Q: What is the page count of 'Battle Of Wits'? A: This book has four hundred forty-eight pages. It's a comprehensive account of World War II codebreaking.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The book measures six and a half inches in length, one point three inches in width, and nine point five three inches in height.
- Q: Is 'Battle Of Wits' a hardcover book? A: Yes, this book is a hardcover edition. It offers durability and a premium feel for readers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Battle Of Wits'? A: The author is Stephen Budiansky. He is known for his engaging writing on military history.
- Q: What genre does 'Battle Of Wits' belong to? A: This book belongs to the military genre. It focuses on the intricacies of codebreaking during World War II.
- Q: How do I read 'Battle Of Wits'? A: You can read this book like any other novel. It's suitable for anyone interested in military history and codebreaking.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for children? A: No, this book is not specifically designed for children. It's more suited for adults and history enthusiasts.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Battle Of Wits'? A: The book explores themes of espionage, military strategy, and the critical role of codebreakers in warfare.
- Q: Can I use this book for research purposes? A: Yes, this book is excellent for research on World War II and cryptography. It includes detailed historical accounts.
- Q: How should I store 'Battle Of Wits'? A: Store this book in a cool, dry place, standing upright or flat to preserve its condition.
- Q: Is 'Battle Of Wits' easy to clean? A: Yes, you can dust the cover gently with a soft cloth. Avoid using water or cleaning solutions.
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- Q: What are the common issues with this book? A: Common issues may include printing errors or cover damage. Always check your copy upon arrival.
- Q: Does 'Battle Of Wits' contain photographs or maps? A: Yes, the book includes informative diagrams, maps, and photographs to illustrate its points.
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