Dayton's Hidden World War II History
Carillon Historical Park will host a special program highlighting Dayton's role in winning World War II as part of the 80th anniversary commemoration of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day.
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Dayton's Hidden World War II History
On Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 PM, Carillon Historical Park will host a special program highlighting Dayton's role in winning World War II as part of the 80th anniversary commemoration of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day. The program will feature two of the world’s foremost experts on Allied codebreaking efforts: Sir Dermot Turing and Dr. Jim DeBrosse. Doors will open at 6:15 PM.
Sir Dermot Turing is the nephew of renowned British codebreaker Alan Turing and has authored several books on the subject, including X, Y, and Z: The Real Story of How Enigma Was Broken.
Dr. Jim DeBrosse is a veteran journalist and investigative reporter whose groundbreaking narrative, The Secret in Building 26, chronicles the U.S. effort to crack the German Enigma code.
Together, Turing and DeBrosse will offer a compelling exploration of the critical codebreaking work that took place on both sides of the Atlantic—by British mathematician, computer scientist, and codebreaker Alan Turing and Dayton native Joe Desch.
Following their presentations, both authors will be available to sign copies of their books. The Carillon Park Museum Store will have both X, Y, and Z: The Real Story of How Enigma Was Broken and The Secret in Building 26 available for purchase.
Admission is free, but RSVPs are required. Guests may reserve their spot by calling 937-293-2841, ext. 220, or by emailing semmons@daytonhistory.org with your name and the number of guests in your party.
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