Cracking the Enigma: Codebreaking in World War II
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Title
Cracking the Enigma: Codebreaking in World War II
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
All Rights Reserved.
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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Geolocation
Collection
Citation
Amy Collerton, “Cracking the Enigma: Codebreaking in World War II,” Digital Histories, accessed December 22, 2024, https://digitalhistories.kennesaw.edu/items/show/185.