Tuesday Talk The Impact of the Americans coming to England and Eastcote during WW2

Codebreaking played a crucial role in the Allied victory during the Second World War. Yet few people realise just how closely American and British personnel worked together to decipher Nazi Germany's encoded messages.

This presentation explores the vital contribution of the Americans who came to England, and specifically to Eastcote, during the war. Discover how they were recruited and trained, and how they worked alongside British servicemen and women in one of the most secret and important intelligence operations of the conflict.

The talk also examines the friendly rivalry between Britain and the United States, and how this competitive spirit was channelled into a highly effective partnership. Attendees will have the opportunity to view a collection of rare photographs of American personnel working at Eastcote, uncovered through the speaker's extensive research and previously unseen by GCHQ Museum archivists.

Learn about the achievements of the Wrens and their American naval counterparts across the Atlantic, whose dedication, skill and determination helped shorten the war and contribute to the Allied victory.

About the Speaker:

Ronald Koorm has published four books on Military history, codebreaking, and has given numerous talks to museums, history societies, Universities, libraries, and other organisations.