German Enigma Machine
Click on the name of the resource below or the picture to learn more about the German Enigma Machine and its role in World War II. After you have learned about the machine, find a way to share your knowledge with others!
The resources below include introductory information, videos, directions for a paper Enigma you can make, Enigma simulations, and more in-depth information from higher level articles.
The resources below include introductory information, videos, directions for a paper Enigma you can make, Enigma simulations, and more in-depth information from higher level articles.
Introductory Information about the Enigma Machine
Central Intelligence Agency
This link will take you to the Enigma Machine virtual exhibit at the CIA Museum. After reading the provided information, make sure to check out the further reading tab for a link to more information and a game |
National Museum of the Air Force
This is a link to a fact sheet about Cryptography during World War II including the German Enigma Machine. |
Video that Demonstrate and Explain the Enigma Machine
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Directions for Creating a Paper Enigma Machine and Enigma Simulations
Paper Enigma Machine
This link will take you to Mike Koss's page that includes a link to the PDF file to the right as well as videos about the Enigma Machine. |
Paper Enigma Machine
This link will take you to a PDF file that you can print, cut, and follow the printed directions to make a paper Enigma Machine. |
Paper Enigma Machine
This link will take you to a PDF file that offers more detailed instructions for the paper Enigma Machine. It is several pages long, but if you scroll down to pages 3-5, you will see specific examples using the paper Enigma Machine. |
Enigma Project
This link will take you to an Enigma Emulator. This is not an easy simulation so be prepared. There is a help link offered on the left. |
Enigma Simulator
This link will take you to an Enigma Machine Simulator for you to experiment with. There are no directions offered. You may need to read some of the other links to learn how to work the machine before you try this simulation! |
Longer and Higher Level Articles about the Enigma Machine
Count-On
This link will take you to a site that has a lot of information about the Enigma Machine. It is a longer article about it. |
applet for using the enigma machine http://www.bletchleycovers.com/Virtual_enigma/Enigma_Machine_Applet.htm
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