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202611 minPG-13documentary

The Code That Could Stop the Next Attack (S2)

202611 minPG-13documentary

In the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, U.S. codebreaker William Friedman reveals evidence of a potential second strike by Japan, with the target still unknown.

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The Code That Could Stop the Next Attack (S2)

2026• 11 minPG-13

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In the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, U.S. codebreaker William Friedman reveals evidence of a potential second strike by Japan, with the target still unknown.

Synopsis

In the aftermath of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, U.S. codebreaker William Friedman uncovers alarming intelligence suggesting that Japan may be planning a more catastrophic assault. However, the specific target remains unidentified, raising urgent concerns within military circles. This episode, titled "Cracking the Code," explores the critical role of codebreaking in national security during World War II and highlights the challenges faced by intelligence agencies in deciphering enemy communications. The episode is part of Season 2 of the series "Secrets Declassified.

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