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The document discusses the use of Navajo code talkers during World War 2 in the Pacific theater. It describes how [1] Philip Johnston came up with the idea to use the Navajo language as an unbreakable code. 29 Navajos were recruited as the first code talkers. Their code allowed messages to be communicated much faster than other methods. [2] The code talkers served in every major battle in the Pacific from 1942-1945 and played a pivotal role in key victories like Iwo Jima by sending hundreds of messages without error. [3] After the war, the code talkers' efforts remained secret for decades until they began receiving recognition in the late 20th century for their invaluable
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Navajo Codetalkers
- 3. Setting the Stage! • 1942 – WWII • German and Japanese’s advance ability in breaking codes. – Fake Messages hindered progression • War of the Pacific – More spread out
- 4. Who? • Philip Johnson – proposed the idea! • Navajo Language – Complex Language – Untouched by Germans • 29 Navajo Soldiers recruited – Navajo Code Talkers!!
- 5. The Code •211 common military words •System to spell out words •Multiple words for same letter •Memorize Everything •Nothing written down
- 6. In the Field • Slow to be accepted • Proven worthy – faster than Americans • “At first there were quite a few generals and commanders who didn't think it was going to work. So they set up two communications centers, one run by white signalmen. They gave us both 10 messages to send and decipher. Theirs took almost five minutes to cipher and decode, ours took one to two minutes,” • Chester Nez
- 7. In the Field • Courageous and Dedicated – Traveled frontlines to relay messages • Towards end of war – Rare Commodity – Received bodyguards to protect • Iwo Jima – entirely directed by code – 6 code talkers : 800 messages : perfectly
- 8. Quick Review / Discussion • Who was Philip Johnson • What was wrong with the original code system? • Why the Navajo language? • Why do you think they are called The Unsung Heroes?
- 9. Unsung Heroes “If God alone may know, they saved thousands of American lives, yet their tale had been hidden by the very role they played: Talk silent, speak swift, stay alive.” (McClain)