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Native American Code Talker in World War II

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Warrior - World War II - Allies

Last Stocked on 10/14/2019

Product Info

Title
Native American Code Talker in World War II
Publisher
Category
Author
Ed Gilbert
Publish Year
2008
Pages
64
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147397101
MFG. Part #
OSPWAR127
Type
Softcover
Series
WAR127

Description

'Were it not for the Navajo Code Talkers the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima and other places' (Anonymous, Marine Corps signal officer). Ed Gilbert uses personal interviews with veterans to tell their fascinating story. Beginning with the first operational use of Native American languages in World War I, he explores how in World War II the US again came to employ this subtle, but powerful 'weapon.' Despite all efforts, the Japanese were never able to decode their messages and the Navajo code talkers contributed significantly to US victories in the Pacific. Approximately 400 Navajos served in this crucial role. Their legend of the 'code talker' has been celebrated by Hollywood in films, such as Wind talkers, and this book reveals the real-life story of their extraordinary involvement in World War II.