Quote by Michael Apted

It was one of those great miracles of history that they managed to smuggle an Enigma machines out to Britain just before they were invaded by the Nazis.

It was one of those great miracles of history that they mana

Summary

This quote highlights the extraordinary nature of an event where an Enigma machine, an encryption device used by the Nazis during World War II, was secretly transported to Britain right before the Nazis invaded. This feat is referred to as a "great miracle" due to the immense risk and difficulty involved in successfully carrying out such an operation. The quote emphasizes the significance of this event as it enabled the Allies to decipher coded Nazi messages, contributing to their eventual victory in the war.

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By Michael Apted

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