The Woman Who Smashed Codes
A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies
by:
Jason Fagone
in:
Biographies
Summary:
The book chronicles the life of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, a pioneering cryptanalyst who, alongside her husband William Friedman, played a crucial role in deciphering coded messages during World War I and II. It highlights her significant contributions to breaking enemy codes, which remained largely unknown for decades due to the secrecy of her work.
Key points:
1. Cryptography's Power: The book emphasizes cryptography's role in warfare and national security through protagonist Elizebeth Friedman's code-breaking contributions in both World Wars.
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