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158,962,555,217,826,360,000 (Enigma Machine)

158,962,555,217,826,360,000 (Enigma Machine)

The Nazi's Enigma Machine - and the mathematics behind it - was a crucial part of World War II.

Flaw video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4V2bpZlqx8

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Dr James Grime demonstrates the machine and discusses its many configurations.

James' "day job" is touring with the Enigma machine - he could even visit you - see more at http://enigma.maths.org/content/project-officer

Flaw in the Enigma Code

Flaw in the Enigma Code

4937775

4937775