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Betsy Rohaly Smoot's book, "From the Ground Up: American Cryptology during World War I," provides a comprehensive account of American cryptology during the war. The book covers the period from April 1917 to July 1919, focusing on signals intelligence issues in the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). Smoot highlights the challenges faced by the Americans in establishing a signals intelligence service and the coordination required with the British and French services. The book also delves into the day-to-day life of cryptologists and provides numerous examples of their successful code-breaking efforts. Overall, "From the Ground Up" is a well-researched and informative read that sheds light on the history of U.S. cryptology during World War I. [Extracted from the article] |
