American Cryptology during the Cold War, 1945-1989

This book is intended to be a general overview of U.S. government cryptology since the end of World War II. It is projected to be a four-book study carrying the story to the end of the Cold War, symbolized by the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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Book I: The Struggle for Centralization 1945-1960

 American Cryptology During the Cold War 1945-1989, Book I [299 Pages, 14.87MB]

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Book II: Centralization Wins, 1960-1972

 American Cryptology During the Cold War 1945-1989, Book II [371 Pages, 73MB] – This version was after an MDR case filed in November 2021 and released in January 2023.
ARCHIVED VERSION PREVIOUSLY RELEASED – Date Unknown and more redacted than the above:  American Cryptology During the Cold War 1945-1989, Book II [369 Pages, 17.31MB]

Book III: Retrenchment and Reform, 1972-1980

 American Cryptology During the Cold War 1945-1989, Book III [271 Pages, 11.77MB]

Book IV: Cryptologic Rebirth, 1981-1989

 American Cryptology During the Cold War 1945-1989, Book IV [233 Pages, 9.21MB]

 

 


 

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