How I learned to stop worrying and love the Bombe: Machine Research and Development and Bletchley Park
@article{Smith2014HowIL, title={How I learned to stop worrying and love the Bombe: Machine Research and Development and Bletchley Park}, author={C. Smith}, journal={History of Science}, year={2014}, volume={52}, pages={200 - 222} }
The Bombe machine was a key device in the cryptanalysis of the ciphers created by the machine system widely employed by the Axis powers during the Second World War – Enigma. The Bombe machine was initially designed in Britain by scientists in primary cryptanalysis agency, the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park. The machines were then mass produced by the British Tabulating Machine Company in Britain, and by the National Cash Register Company in the United States of America. The… CONTINUE READING
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