Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Joseph Desch Biography and Timeline

Follow Joseph Desch through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

Joseph Desch, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1942–1943Years on this page

1942

Enigma Machine

Dayton · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Is selected by NCR to lead engineering of a high-speed U.S. Navy Bombe for four-rotor Enigma.

Role range: 1939-1945

1943

Enigma Machine

Dayton · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Completes a working prototype U.S. Navy four-rotor Bombe capable of attacking German Naval Enigma at high speed.

Role range: 1939-1945

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