Alan Turing – The Genius Who Defeated the Nazis…
A brilliant mathematician and hero of World War II, Alan Turing, cracked the Enigma code – and yet ended up being hunted. Let's remember his legacy, his tragic end, and the power he left behind for the world.
On June 23rd, we celebrate the birthday of this extraordinary man
Imagine a man who shortened World War II by an entire year. years, saved millions of lives, and yet was betrayed by his own country after the war. This is the story of Alan Turing – whose ideas laid the foundation for what we now call a “computer”. Without him, there would be no smartphone. Maybe not me, and certainly not Tony! Mathematics, logic, a pioneer of computer science and… human courage.
The man who cracked the Enigma
Do you know what the Enigma cipher is? During World War II, the Nazis used it for secret communication. No one could break it – except Turing. In the humble conditions of Britain's Bletchley Park, he led a team that built the first cryptographic computer in the world. His name was Bomb and accomplished what people thought was impossible – decipher encrypted German messages.
⏳ The result? According to historians, the war was shortened by 2 to 4 years. And the number of victims decreased by millions.
The Imitation Game – a film that moved the world
If you don't know Turing's story, film "The Imitation Game " (The Imitation Game) from 2014 will bring it closer to you. He excels in the lead role Benedict Cumberbatch (aka Dr. Strange 😉), and shows not only mathematical fervor, but also humanity, sensitivity and the tragic fate of a man who was different.
🎬 The film won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay and other nominations, including Best Picture for Cumberbatch.
“Sometimes it's the people you least expect who do things no one expected.” – The Imitation Game
Tragedy and recognition
Alan Turing was a homosexual. At a time when it was illegal in Britain, he was sentenced to life in prison for his sexual orientation. chemical castrationTwo years later, in 1954, he was found dead – he was poisoned by cyanide.
Next to his body lay bitten apple, allegedly laced with poison. And now be careful – according to speculation it was symbolic inspiration from Snow White, his favorite movie. A fatal piece of the poisoned apple. 💔🍎
The death was officially reported as suicide, but the circumstances remain a subject of debate to this day.
As Churchill said, "Never in the field of human conflict has so much been owed to so many by such a handful, and I mean a handful smaller than the number of members of the RAF?"
Other brave men from our collection: John of Luxembourg and Mick Mars
Why do we remember him today?
Because without him, today's digital world wouldn't exist. Because he was bold, original, and unyielding in his truth. And because he reminds us that even those who don't fit into the box can change the world.
So all the best, brilliant Alan. And thanks. 💻❤️
❓ Have you seen the movie The Imitation Game ? What struck you the most about it? Let us know in the comments or on social media @velkeholky.
Which historical hero inspires you the most?
Tell us in the comments who you think changed the world – and who deserves their own article. ❤️
With love, Daniela
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[…] Navrhl ho v roce 1950 britský matematik a geniální průkopník informatiky Alan Turing (více o jeho životě a genialitě najdete v našem článku Alan Turing – Génius, který porazil nacisty). […]