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ultra
Ultra was the designation adopted by British military intelligence in June 1941 for wartime signals intelligence obtained by breaking high-level encrypted enemy radio and teleprinter communications at the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS) at Bletchley Park. Ultra eventually became the standard designation among the western Allies for all such intelligence. The name arose because the intelligence thus obtained was considered more important than that designated by the highest British security classification then used (Most Secret) and so was regarded as being Ultra secret. Several other cryptonyms had been used for such intelligence. British intelligence first designated it Boniface—presumably to imply that it was the result of human intelligence. The U.S. used the codename Magic for its decrypts from Japanese sources.
Much of the German cipher traffic was encrypted on the Enigma machine. Used properly, the German military Enigma would have been virtually unbreakable; in practice, shortcomings in operation allowed it to be broken. The term "Ultra" has often been used almost synonymously with "Enigma decrypts". However, Ultra also encompassed decrypts of the German Lorenz SZ 40/42 machines that were used by the German High Command, and the Hagelin machine and other Italian and Japanese ciphers and codes such as PURPLE and JN-25.
Many observers, at the time and later, regarded Ultra as immensely valuable to the Allies. Winston Churchill was reported to have told King George VI, when presenting to him Stewart Menzies (head of the Secret Intelligence Service and the person who controlled distribution of Ultra decrypts to the government): "It is thanks to the secret weapon of General Menzies, put into use on all the fronts, that we won the war!" F. W. Winterbotham quoted the western Supreme Allied Commander, Dwight D. Eisenhower, at war's end describing Ultra as having been "decisive" to Allied victory. Sir Harry Hinsley, Bletchley Park veteran and official historian of British Intelligence in World War II, made a similar assessment about Ultra, saying that it shortened the war "by not less than two years and probably by four years"; and that, in the absence of Ultra, it is uncertain how the war would have ended.
Since Ultra was revealed in the middle 1970s, historians have altered the historiography of World War II. For example, Andrew Roberts, writing in the 21st century, states, "Because of the invaluable advantage of being able to read Rommel's Enigma communications, Montgomery knew how short the Germans were of men, ammunition, food and above all fuel. When he put Rommel's picture up in his caravan he wanted to be seen to be almost reading his opponent's mind. In fact he was reading his mail".
^ a b Hinsley & Stripp 1993, p. xx.
^ Lewin 2001, p. 64.
^ Winterbotham 1974, pp. 154, 191.
^ Hinsley 1996.
^ Roberts 2009, p. 297.
For sale is a Kimber Ultra Crimson Carry in 45 acp. Comes with 1 mag. Just put a fresh battery in the grip laser.
Less than 50 rounds through it.
Geoff
503-504-6280
Id like to trade this Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry II
Beautiful handgun, with aggressive grips that are like velcro in the palm of your hand. Stainless steel finish will last forever. Ive carried this gun in the winter sometimes as its very comfortable with or without bulkier clothing.
Very...
Like new Tikka stainless fluted ultra light 308, ten rounds through it,comes with Burris 3x9x50,2.0 rail,limb saver butt pad,2 mags,1-3,1-5 Rd,Tikka bag,ammo,got 1400 in it asking 1000 cash and safari sling
I bought this rifle for a future elk hunt out of state that ended up not panning out. The rifle has never seen the field. It's had about 60 to 70 rounds through it off the bench. Mostly factory Nosler 180gr. Accubond ammunition.
There are no blemishes on the rifle that I can find.
I...
Super silly ultra lightweight build
New in box never fired or seen a range, only seen my deck for a photo shoot.
Aero Precision M4E1 Midnight Marshland 10.5" .223 wylde pistol:
- Aero Breach CH
- Aero LPK
- Aero milspec buffetube kit
- Aero Pro BCG Nitride
- Radian Take Down pins
- Radian...
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I can meet in person and ship. PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE SHOOT ME AN OFFER. Just don’t lowball me
Zaffiri Precision ported slide and barrel for Glock 19 Gen 5. OD green cerakote, ameriglo suppressor height blacked out serrated irons, and channel liner. Only a couple hundred...
Surefire X300U-A Black, 1000 lumens.
This is a great weapon light as you all know. Super clean and bright with great throw thanks to the TIR lense. It's in almost new condition, no box, comes with 2 brand new surefire brand cr123a batteries and the different mounting inserts.
I'm looking to...
For sale used
TAC ULTRA FS HC 9MM 17RD
I have a total of 10 magazines for it, and that includes the factory magazines. I put approximately 200 rounds through it. Selling to buy other guns.
Asking $650 and you pay transfer and background fee.
Got a sure fire X300 Uptra and few other things for sale
SUREFIRE X300Ultra $250
-it’s under a year old
-I had it on my pistol for about 4 months as a safe gun, never took the light on the range
-has a nick or two but nothing major
1 Glock 43 Amend2 mag+pinky extension
$15
4 Glock43...
Kimber .45 cal Stainless Ultra Carry 2,
Comes with 2 magazines, and box.
$425. Cash only
Come to Lincoln City, I will cover transfer fee you pay background.
Willing to meet you at your FFL within 85 miles of Lincoln City, you pay all fees plus $20.
For sale is this H&R SB2 Ultra chambered in 308 and a Bushnell Buckhorn scope. Some wear on the barrel where it might have lived in a rifle rack. Good clean bore so it should make a good truck gun. Comes from an estate so I don't know any history Price is $375 here in Lebanon or close by...
Purchase this 6 rounds snuby, just because I wanted it at the time. Shot 25 rounds through it. Very accurate. And awesome carry. But I am more of a semi auto guy. So I only carry my G43X. So this one needs to go, because it’s lonely.
I am including an IWB leather holster.
Price at $300.00 buyer...
You are buying a very nice used Kimber Tactical Ultra II .45 Caliber handgun. The firearm comes with two magazines and its original case with packaging material. The owner affixed Crimson Trace Grips. The original grips are included. Shipping is $35 USPS or $10 OSP background Fee for local...
Beautiful knife. Just not something I want to daily carry. Practically brand new except for a little in-out and giggles.
300 or looking to trade for an mro, ammo, pistols, try me! A 300blk,556, or 9mm 16” complet upper are high on my list!
Always willing to add to a trade too.