Colossus's First Attack
Time: Saturday Feb 5, 1944
Place: Bletchley Park, Sherwood Dr, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, England
Details: The Colossus attacked its first message on 5 February 1944.
‹ Earlier in historyBattle of NarvaWednesday Feb 2, 1944 Later in history ›Operation HailstoneThursday Feb 17, 1944
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