I'm curious about Alan Turing's impact during the war. Specifically, I want to know how many lives he is estimated to have saved through his code-breaking work.
6 answers
Giulia
Wed Nov 13 2024
Assessing the impact of Ultra intelligence on the war poses significant challenges due to counterfactual history.
Margherita
Wed Nov 13 2024
The complexities involved in determining the precise effect of intelligence operations make it a difficult task.
Stefano
Tue Nov 12 2024
Despite these difficulties, official war historian Harry Hinsley attempted to quantify the influence of Ultra intelligence.
Ilaria
Tue Nov 12 2024
Hinsley estimated that Ultra intelligence significantly shortened the duration of the war in Europe.
noah_wright_author
Tue Nov 12 2024
According to Hinsley's assessment, the war in Europe was shortened by more than two years because of Ultra intelligence.