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This book explores the history of the Navajo code talkers who served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. It explains how these Native American soldiers developed an unbreakable code based on their native language to transmit secret military messages. The narrative highlights their heroic contributions and the significant impact they had on key battles in the Pacific theater.
Quick Summary
This book reveals how Navajo soldiers created an unbreakable secret language during WWII that confounded Japanese codebreakers and helped win the war. Readers will meet the real young Navajo men who used their native language as a weapon, learning how they trained in secret, invented hundreds of military terms, and sent messages that turned the tide of battle in the Pacific. If your kid loves action-packed true stories about unsung American heroes like those in the "I Survived" series, they'll be totally hooked on these incredible code talkers. Perfect for kids in grades 4-7 who enjoy learning about courage, teamwork, and history's best-kept secrets.