Ultra originated in Poland, not Britain. The wartime decryption work was of course carried out in Britain, but without the prewar "seed" work of the Poles it would probably have been futile.
Marc de Piolenc matthew X wrote: > > It's not the great movie yet to > be made on the subject, but I'm sure I'm not the only one grateful to the > makers of "Enigma" for placing the credit for breaking the German code back > it belongs: with the British. After the cultural theft perpetrated two > years ago by "U-571," this modest restoration feels like an act of decency. -- Remember September 11, 2001 but don't forget July 4, 1776 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin