Enigma Machine
Receives German Enigma documents obtained through French intelligence and makes them available to allied cryptanalytic partners.
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1931 in France
Explore 11 historical events and records for France in 1931.
Historical records for France in 1931
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October
Enigma Machine
Acts as the French intelligence contact for Hans-Thilo Schmidt, whose documents become crucial to early attacks on military Enigma.
Other events (month unknown)
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of Belgium
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of the Army
Le Million
Directs Le Million.
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior
Minister of Public Instruction
Appointed Minister of Public Instruction
President of France
Appointed President of France
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 1st term
Union Socialiste Republicaine
Founds the Union Socialiste Republicaine
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