The

„Utah Magic Wire Military Wire Recorder”

is a wire recording device that was used by the United States Army during and after World War II. These devices played a significant role in military communication and intelligence.

As previously mentioned, wire recorders were primarily used for intelligence and military communication during and after World War II because they were reliable and portable devices. After the war, wire recorders were briefly used in civilian life as well, particularly by radio stations and reporters, before magnetic tape technology completely supplanted them.