
Enigma Machine

by Science Photo Library
Title
Enigma Machine
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Science Photo Library
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Enigma machine. The Enigma machine was a German electromechanical device used in World War 2 to encrypt messages. After setting up the machine, messages were typed into the keyboard (across bottom) and a series of letters on the display above would light up, providing the encrypted version. A system of rotors (upper centre) meant that each letter could be enciphered as any other character (except itself). This is the four-rotor version, used by the German navy to communicate with U-boats (submarines). Enigma messages were deciphered by the Allies at Bletchley Park, England.
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February 16th, 2021
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