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The Imitation Game

Based on a True Story

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Decoding the Enigma: Bletchley's Challenges

This chapter explores the daunting task faced by Bletchley Park in breaking the Enigma codes during World War II, highlighting the numerous keys in operation and resource limitations that hindered their efforts. It also clarifies historical inaccuracies in film portrayals of figures like Commander Denniston and sheds light on key events such as the capture of a German U-boat, which provided essential intelligence. Furthermore, the chapter discusses the crucial collaboration between British and American intelligence, marking the inception of a cooperative relationship in code-breaking technology.

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