John Bullgarius@mastodon.me.uk
Oct 30, 2026, 9:21 AMThis week on the pod: The Zimmerman Telegram
In 1917, Germany used the US diplomatic telegraph network to offer Mexico an alliance if they invaded the US.
The British had broken Germany's codes.
But how do you tell the US, without admitting you were intercepting their traffic?
Shenanigans ensue! #history
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