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The Woman Who Smashed Codes

A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies
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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