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From: hofbauer@utcsri.UUCP (John Hofbauer)
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Subject: WWII Cryptography --> WWIII
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Date: Tue, 11-Mar-86 00:41:04 EST
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This discussion has been fascinating so far. I don't even
mind the mudslinging over accuracy of source material.
Anyhow, I would like to enlarge the discussion to include
the future. Suppose, heaven forbid, WWIII should break out.
Speculate on the role of cryptography in such a conflict.
Would each side be able to keep its most secret secrets secret
by using "unbreakable" codes? How would the Yanks try to
break such codes? What if the Russki's knocked out Fort Mead?
Could they? Can/would the allies be trusted? Would it be over
so fast that it wouldn't even matter? Start slinging...