Delusions of intelligence : Enigma, Ultra and the end of secure ciphers / R.A. Ratcliff.

Author/creator Ratcliff, R. A., 1963-
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Descriptionxvii, 314 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
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Subjects

Contents Enigma: the development and use of a new technology -- Early triumph: German intelligence successes -- Of no mutual assistance: compartmentalization and competition in German signals intelligence -- The work of Station X: centralizing Allied cryptology at Bletchley Park -- Protecting Boniface: Allied security, disguise and dissemination of Ultra -- The illusion of security: the German explanations for Allied successes -- A long-standing anxiety: Allied communications security -- Determined answers: structural problems in German signal intelligence -- Enter the machines: the role of science and machines in the cryptologic war -- Conclusion: recognizing the end of security.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 287-303) and index.
LCCN 2005036466
ISBN0521855225 (hardcover)
ISBN9780521855228