Breaking Enigma: A World War II Game Changer

Narrated by Keith Morrison of "Dateline," the breaking of Germany's top-secret Enigma Code at Bletchley Park in the United Kingdom was one of World War II's biggest secrets, alongside the atomic bombs. Some historians estimate that deciphering the German military code shortened the war by two years and possibly saved 14 million lives.

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Breaking Enigma: A World War II Game Changer

Wednesday
Nov 11

3:00 pm

1 Hour

Some historians estimate that the breaking of Germany's Enigma Code at Bletchley Park shortened the duration of World War II by two years and may have saved 14 million lives; narrator Keith Morrison.

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