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Why was Enigma cracked?
Why was Enigma cracked?
Andrea
Wed Nov 06 2024
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During World War II, the Enigma machine was used by the Germans for secure communication. However, the Allies managed to crack the code, allowing them to intercept and decipher enemy messages. This was a crucial turning point in the war.
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Tommaso
Fri Nov 08 2024
For instance, the letter "M" could never be encoded as "M."
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DreamlitGlory
Fri Nov 08 2024
This limitation provided codebreakers with crucial information.
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MysticRainbow
Fri Nov 08 2024
The Enigma code contained a significant drawback.
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FantasylitElation
Fri Nov 08 2024
They could utilize this detail to start decrypting messages.
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DigitalDynastyQueen
Fri Nov 08 2024
Specifically, a letter could never be encoded to represent itself.
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