The Secret Life of Bletchley Park : The History of the Wartime Codebreaking Centre by the Men and Women Who Were There

(Author) Sinclair McKay
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This country house in the Buckinghamshire countryside was home to Britain’s most brilliant mathematical brains and the scene of immense advances in technology—indeed, the birth of modern computing. The military codes deciphered there were instrumental in turning both the Battle of the Atlantic and the war in North Africa. McKay's book is the first history for the general reader of life at Bletchley Park, and an amazing compendium of memories from people who were once its habitants—of skating on the frozen lake in the grounds, of the high jinks at nearby accommodation hostels—and of the implacable secrecy that meant girlfriend and boyfriend working in adjacent huts knew nothing about each other’s work.

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Publisher:
Quarto Publishing PLC
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781845136338
Publish year:
2011
Publish date:
Aug. 1, 2011

Sinclair McKay

Sinclair McKay is a British author known for his works on history, espionage, and technology. Some of his most notable works include "The Secret Life of Bletchley Park" and "The Secret Listeners: How the Y Service Intercepted the Secret German Codes for Bletchley Park." McKay's writing style is characterized by meticulous research and engaging storytelling, bringing to life the hidden stories of World War II. His contributions to literature include shedding light on lesser-known aspects of history and showcasing the importance of codebreaking in wartime intelligence. One of his most famous works is "The Secret Life of Bletchley Park," which delves into the untold stories of the codebreakers at Bletchley Park during World War II. McKay's impact on the literary genre of historical non-fiction is significant, as he continues to uncover and share fascinating stories from the past.

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