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Originally Posted by razark
The question isn't how many were read, it's how many were read in time to be effectively used. A system like this could be useful for short, quick messages and carried by an individual on the field. A tabletop system like Enigma can't exactly be slipped into a pocket.
Enigma doesn't exactly have a reputation of being secure, either. The M-94 could just be read quicker.
Razark
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That's a large part of it. A system just has to be secure *ENOUGH*, at least from a military standpoint.
Actually, you could use an Enigma today in a very secure manner by simply doubly enciphering like the 'OFFIZIER' messages, but without the tell-tale indicator and without transmitting the wheel settings (they'd have to be part of the pre-agreed upon key settings). That would pretty much stymie any potential attack that I am aware of.