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Alfred Kneschke
Alfred Emil Richard Kneschke (15 June 1902 in Altlöbau – 24 November 1979 in Freiberg) was a German mathematician, engineer and university lecturer. During the World War II, Kneschke managed the Referat IV, Section II of the Wehrmacht Signals intelligence organization General der Nachrichtenaufklärung until November 1944, working on cryptanalysis and decoding of British, USA, French and Balkan cipher systems. From Nov 1944, he worked in the Cipher Department of the High Command of the Wehrmacht, OKW/Chi cipher bureau as a cryptanalyst. Life Kneschke came from a poor working family. In the Weimar Republic, undertaking study with little money was very difficult and required Kneschke to seek employment as well. In 1922, Kneschke, completed his seminary training as a primary school teacher and at the same time successfully passed the university-preparatory school leaving qualification, Abitur. After a four-year degree at TU Dresden, he graduated as an engineer in Engineering ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Kneschke
Alfred Emil Richard Kneschke (15 June 1902 in Altlöbau – 24 November 1979 in Freiberg) was a German mathematician, engineer and university lecturer. During the World War II, Kneschke managed the Referat IV, Section II of the Wehrmacht Signals intelligence organization General der Nachrichtenaufklärung until November 1944, working on cryptanalysis and decoding of British, USA, French and Balkan cipher systems. From Nov 1944, he worked in the Cipher Department of the High Command of the Wehrmacht, OKW/Chi cipher bureau as a cryptanalyst. Life Kneschke came from a poor working family. In the Weimar Republic, undertaking study with little money was very difficult and required Kneschke to seek employment as well. In 1922, Kneschke, completed his seminary training as a primary school teacher and at the same time successfully passed the university-preparatory school leaving qualification, Abitur. After a four-year degree at TU Dresden, he graduated as an engineer in Engineering ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |