The Imitation Game with Mark Cotton
Based on a True Story
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Decoding History: Turing, Enigma, and Collaboration
This chapter clarifies inaccuracies from a previous episode about Alan Turing and the early operations of the Government Code and Cypher School during World War II. It highlights the collaborative efforts between British and Polish codebreakers, detailing their significant strides in breaking the Enigma code. Additionally, it addresses the complexities of code-breaking and the relationship dynamics depicted in popular films, grounding the account in historical accuracy and contextual details.
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