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Re: ENIGMA related site
Nick I took notes from a book about the Enigma machine and it's development back in 1997, of which I have read several. It will take me some while to find the exact book at the library again. The type X machine however was nothing more than an exported three rotor Enigma. The Germans were well aware that the British had it. I am merely citing notes taken verbatum at the library since I had no way at the time of photocopying. I have extensive handwritten notes from numerous sources.
I will answer the question when I have relocated the book.
Three rotor Enigma was also used by German railways, Luftwaffwe base commands, SS Klien Kampfverbande units (mini subs in Adriatic etc) and Heereswaffen (army unit) commands in the field. These codes were frequently read. For example Luftwaffe units reported losses and personnel transfers or received orders by Enigma. The waters are muddied because there was also alternate means of communication not requiring radio transmissions, such as telephonic messages or telegrams.
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