Alan Turing: The Man Who Cracked Hitler’s Codes

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In this episode of The World War Archive by Skoob, host Jim Beaver uncovers the astonishing true story of Alan Turing, the brilliant and eccentric mathematician whose secret work during World War II helped defeat Nazi Germany and saved millions of lives.

From the codebreaking huts of Bletchley Park to the race to crack the Enigma machine, this episode explores how Turing’s revolutionary ideas led to the invention of the Bombe, the birth of modern computing, and a dramatic turning point in the Battle of the Atlantic. You’ll hear how hidden intelligence, U-boat warfare, and machine logic reshaped the outcome of the war — all while the world never knew his name.

This is a powerful deep dive into World War II history, military intelligence, cryptography, and the legacy of the man who laid the foundation for today’s AI and computers — only to have his achievements buried in secrecy for decades.

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