The Codebreaker -
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Discover the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst who helped bring down Al Capone and break up a Nazi spy ring in South America. Her work help lay the foundation for modern codebreaking today.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 3301

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