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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.
I’ve got a TBAC .22 Takedown in jail right now and since I’m going to be waiting awhile I figured I might as well get a 30 cal can also and be done with it. This would be a do it all can for now as I will probably buy more in the future. I’ve got a bolt action 6.5 Creedmoor, 5.56 AR and a 300blk...
ASP Ultra Cuff Model 450 Handcuffs with Aluminum bow and forged frame. Cuffs are all black and have keyholes on both sides of each cuff. Cuffs are double locking and operate extramly smooth. Comes with open top Belt/MOLLE compatible handcuff pouch and mhandcuff key(also compatible with most keys...
Surefire x400-a-rd weapon light and laser.
Like new condition, not a scratch on it. No rounds fired through the weapon it was mounted to, decided to upgrade
to the green laser for this build. Been sitting on the shelf ever since.
$400.00 shipped. Best price I found for a new one was $535 on...
For sale is one (1) Palmetto State Armory complete AR-15 (5.56/.223) lower. It is the "M4A1" Limited Edition lower receiver. It is in PERFECT condition with no scratches, dings, etc. See below for what is included:
PSA “M4A1 Carbine” Stripped Lower Receiver, 5.56, Mil-Spec
Geissele Ultra Duty...
5 boxes (100 rounds) of 300 RSAUM 180 Core-Lokt’s.
Dad bought short action by mistake. He is just trying to get his money back so $375 obo. That includes shipping. Or trade for something.
Glock 19X
Original back plate included
3 mags and case
Haley strategic 13 sights with front tritium
Approximately 1200 rounds fired.
Stippled from previous owner.
Little but if holster wear on top of slide.
Selling because I am sticking with the S&W M2.0.
$500
Meet in Salem or Albany...
I'm looking for a Remington 700 CDL in .300 RUM LH configuration. I'm hoping to find one as I want a long range rifle for big game such as elk and bear. Thanks!
Forster Ultra Micrometer seater die, 223 Remington. Nice shape. If you haven't ever used one, these are nice seating dies with the spring loaded chamber and micrometer adjustment head for easily fine tuning your seating depth/adjusting between different projectiles. Meet around...
I am selling the following 30-06 reloading tools:
1) Forster Ultra Micrometer Seater Die in great shape and perfectly functional. I replaced the original stopper ring with a better one.
2) Forster Full Length Sizing Die in great shape and fully functional. I replaced the original stopper ring...
Great shooting pistol . Amazing trigger and accurate. It is in perfect working order with 2-3 hundred rounds through it. It has been carried and has light holster wear on the top of the slide (pictured). Comes with a leather cross breed mini tuck iwb . Will also come with a full mag of Hornady...
QTY 20 rounds of 7mm Rem Ultra Mag. Some type of ballistic tip and I'm not sure on the weight. Comes with a plastic ammo box. I'm asking $80. Preferably I would like the buyer to come to me. I could ship these as well but buyer must pay shipping to comply with all laws and regulations.
This has been a safe queen since I have another 1911 and needs to go. Sig Sauer does not make the Ultra Compact anymore. It is very light even loaded and very easy to carry concealed. It is in excellent condition and has an Ed Brown gold front sight professionally installed. $875 OBO...
Geissele Luna black lower, non-blem
Geissele Ultra duty LPK installed
Geissele Maritime bolt catch
Geissele 5 axis trigger guard
Geissele mag release with ultra duty mag button
Geissele‘s awesome take down pins
Geissele A2 grip
Standard milspec safety
All you need is a trigger, buffer...
Here's two boxes of new 300 Remington Short Action Ultra Mag ammo loaded with 165gr pointed soft points.
$125 for two boxes. I can ship for $15. I can meet near exit 102 from I-5 in Tumwater or I will be in Vancouver and Portland this coming Tuesday the 16th.
Tuesday the 16th.