Cracking the Enigma: Codebreaking in World War II

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Subject

Educational Modules

Description

This educational module on Allied efforts to break Axis codes and cyphers during World War II. The information obtained from decoded messages proved essential to battlefield success and, ultimately, an Allied victory. Using a selection of primary sources and secondary sources, this unit examines the importance of cryptography in World War II and the contributions of individuals to Allied decrypting efforts.

Creator

Amy Collerton

Source

Museum of History and Holocaust Education

Publisher

Kennesaw State University

Date

January 2021

Contributor

Tyler Crafton-Karnes

Adina Langer

Isabel Mann

Brittany Sealey

Helen Thomas

Rights

Relation

This educational module is available as part of the Museum of History and Holocaust Education's university module offerings. You can request the full module and view the complete list of university offerings here.

Format

Adobe Spark

Language

English

Type

Website

Interactive Resource

Coverage

United States 20th Century

Europe 20th Century

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Local URL

https://spark.adobe.com/page/6d4X3p9WURlg9/

Geolocation

Collection

MARB Virtual Internship Collection

Citation

Amy Collerton, “Cracking the Enigma: Codebreaking in World War II,” Digital Histories, accessed October 31, 2025, https://digitalhistories.kennesaw.edu/items/show/185.