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What did the Colossus computer do during World War II?

Decrypt German messages.

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Why: Colossus was the first electronic digital computer built to decrypt German messages.

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Answer: Decrypt German messages. Colossus was the first electronic digital computer built to decrypt German messages.

  1. Information technology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology
    Colossus developed the first electronic digital computer to decrypt German messages
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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