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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.
Selling a set of ultra 16" 8 lug wheels. These will fit any truck with 8x6.5 and look great on ford obs or 1st and 2nd gen rams. Hub covers and lug nuts included. $200
Kimber Ultra Carry II .45 caliber
I bought this new, unfired.
All factory items included.
Leather Holster included.
Open to trades. Looking for hunting rifle or revolver. +\- cash on trades. Please DM for trade offers. Thanks.
Local FFL to Portland/Vancouver only. No shipping.
$750 cash or...
Hey y’all I made a mistake, I needed a 7mm ultra mag die and I mistakenly bought a 7mm mag S/A ultra mag die.
I’d trade for the ultra mag or sell it for $30 plus shipping if I need to ship it. I opened it but it’s never been used.
Kimber Ultra Carry II .45 caliber
I bought this new, unfired.
All factory items included.
Leather Holster included.
Open to trades. Looking for hunting rifle or revolver. Please DM for trade offers. Thanks.
$850 cash or trade value
Switched to a Stiletto Pro, and don’t use this much anymore, and found something I’d like to buy. It’s been carried but is in great shape, has 5 lumen low and 1000 lumen high. I think I have some extra batteries to throw in. I also have an FDE Z68 tail cap, that I used on it for a while, to...
remington 700 long action factory engraved 7mm remington ultra mag beautiful refinished stock. oil finish, j bolt removed and has upgraded fireing pin and fluted bolt. completely gone through by qualifyed gunsmith. trigger is amazing. is a steal at $1400
contact Liam @ Full Send Precision...
For sale is the most accurate rifle I've ever shot and it's a semi auto! It comes with a Schmidt and Bender 5-20 Ultra Short in a Spuhr Mount (20'). The trigger is a Timney AR 10, Skeleton Curved Trigger, brks at 4#, since the attached picture, I have changed the BUIS to Troy 45° Micro Battle...
For sale:
50 BMG ULR (Camo) - $2,400.00
50 BMG ULR (Black) - $2,400.00
338 Lapua (Black) - $2,800.00
These rifles are small batch made in Montana with a 14 - 18 week lead time. Very minimal recoil by design with an integrated bipod. Very heavy 34" barrels and Timney Triggers.
Looking to either sell or trade my rock island 1911. I love 1911’s, but I would like to trade it for a more modern handgun in 45acp (OR Rifle if one exists) before the mag ban. Would also be potentially interested in older style 1911s for nostalgia or stainless steel ones because they’re cool...
I have a new Vortex Strikefire 2 red dot that I want to trade for a Sightmark Ultra shot. It can be used or new. I’m open to EOtech also.. I know that a long shot though!
Kimber ultra carry II 9mm $625 2 magazines case and original literature , 1989 CZ75 $625 9mm 5 magazines total, meet in bend or lapine to do transfer at FFL dealer, will spilt transfer cost both are used, selling to fund my boat project
$275 for the slide.
$75 UPK it has gold tin stainless firing pin or a regular stainless firing pin for $50 for the kit
$75 for the snake eyes which is what's on it or no sights.
$500 for complete upper which includes a new gold tin barrel and firing pin. If you want it with out sights $450...
Kimber Ultra Carry II .45 caliber
I bought this new, unfired.
All factory items included.
Extra magazine included.
Leather Holster included.
Open to trades. Looking for a magnum hunting rifle. Drew a elk tag. Please DM for trade offers. Thanks.
FTF Vancouver/Portland FFL No Shipping
$850...
Kimber Ultra Carry II .45
New in box. Unfired. Comes with ball ammo as well, ammo can included (ZipLock Full) . Extra magazine. Braids holster. Original owner.
Open to trades. Please DM for offers.
FTF FFL Portland/Vancouver, No shipping.
Prefer Americas Pawn Vancouver or Cut Above.
$980
This is in excellent condition with approximately 200 rounds through it.
Rosewood grips.
3” barrel.
Aluminum frame.
Satin stainless slide.
Full meltdown treatment.
One Kimber 6 round mag.
One Wilson Combat 7 round mag.
Not interested in trades at all.
Cash only.
Best way to contact is...