Nez, Chester
Code Talker
- ISBN 13:
- 9780425247853
- author:
- Nez, Chester
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- BERKLEY - US
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 15 x 2.3 x 23 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, United States, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The first and only memoir by one of the original Navajo code talkers of WWII tells the story of a young man's journey from his childhood on a New Mexico reservation to his role in developing a secret military language that helped the US win the war in the South Pacific.
Born with a strong connection to his Native American heritage, the author was punished in school for speaking his native language, but this upbringing gave him the physical and mental strength to excel as a marine. During World War II, the US turned to Navajo recruits to create a secret military language, and the result was a code that remained unbroken throughout the war.
With the actual Navajo code included, this memoir provides a unique insight into the experiences of a Navajo code talker and the significance of his role in modern warfare. Rare photographs add to the book's historical value, making it a valuable addition to anyone interested in the history of the US in WWII.
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