A new book about the history of the pocket calculator

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(05-30-2023 08:55 AM)Steve Simpkin Wrote:  

(05-30-2023 08:20 AM)Paul Dale Wrote:  Interesting, I wonder what model pocket calculator existed in the early - mid 1940s?

Pauli

It would likely have been a slide rule. It technically could be carried in your pocket. Any other type of mechanical pocket calculator at that time would be quite limited, like an addometer.

And the Curta https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curta

Which is the WWII Buchenwald reference.