Government Code and Cypher School
A British intelligence agency established in 1919 to break enemy codes and ciphers. It played a crucial role in decoding German messages during World War II, providing vital information to Allied forces.
Cr. Cryptographic Warfare
The use of codes, ciphers, and other cryptographic methods to protect military communications from enemy interception and decryption. This was a crucial aspect of intelligence gathering and operational security during World War 2.
Cn. Codebreaking
The practice of deciphering enemy codes and ciphers, which was crucial to Allied success in World War II. Allied codebreakers were able to break German and Japanese codes, providing vital intelligence about enemy plans and movements.