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Flaw in the Enigma Code

Flaw in the Enigma Code

Brady Haran
James Grime, Encryption, Computing

The flaw which allowed the Allies to break the Nazi Enigma code.

First video explaining Enigma: http://youtu.be/G2_Q9FoD-oQ
Extra footage: http://youtu.be/BdrrJ7qd4HA

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This video features Dr James Grime discussing Enigma, the Bombe and Alan Turing.

James' "day job" is touring with the Enigma machine - he could even visit you - see more at http://enigma.maths.org/content/project-officer

The maths of breaking the Enigma by James Grime http://enigma.maths.org/content/sites/enigma.maths.org/files/maths.pdf

Number 1 and Benford's Law

Number 1 and Benford's Law
158,962,555,217,826,360,000 (Enigma Machine)

158,962,555,217,826,360,000 (Enigma Machine)