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Battle of the Beams

Book • 2023

This book delves into the historical context of intelligence failures during World War II, focusing on how Britain overlooked vital information about Nazi Germany's military operations.

It highlights the challenges of sifting through vast amounts of data to identify crucial signals.

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Tim Harford

as the basis for this episode of Cautionary Tales, detailing the British intelligence failure regarding German radar technology.

WW2: How Britain Ignored the Mother of All Secrets

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Tim Harford

as a cautionary tale, illustrating the dangers of unchecked power and ambition.

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