Secret Codes of the Civil War: Unraveling Cryptography on the Battlefield #CWSecrets #Cryptography

During the Civil War, cryptography played a pivotal role in protecting secrets and securing communications on both sides. This short video dives into the fascinating techniques of coded messages, ciphers, and encryption that shaped wartime strategy. Union and Confederate armies used intricate codes to hide troop movements, strategies, and sensitive information, making it crucial for each side to constantly outsmart the other. From simple ciphers to advanced systems like the Vigenère cipher, cryptography was an unseen battleground where codebreakers and cryptographers worked tirelessly to crack enemy secrets. Uncover how cryptographic innovations influenced key events and even tipped battles. #CivilWar #Cryptography #HiddenHistory #CodesAndCiphers #AmericanHistory #CivilWarSecrets #UnionVsConfederacy #WarTactics #Codebreakers #HistoricalCryptography #MilitaryHistory #BattlefieldIntelligence