Both helped in WW2.
Both helped in WW2.
In the book "Code Talker" by Joseph Bruchac, a metaphor that is used is comparing the Navajo language to a code that the enemy cannot break. This metaphor emphasizes the power and significance of the Navajo language in the war effort.
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they came up with a secret code that no one could break, for World War II.
No. You are mixing him up with Adam Beach who did a tremendous job acting in Windtalkers (about the Navajo code talkers).
The Navajo Code Talker program was run by the US Marines. In WWII women were not allowed to join the Marines. The code used Navajo as a base but was encoded in that so a Navajo speaker could not understand it and would need to memorize the secret code to use it.
The Navajo Code Talkers were in the Armed Forces and were paid according to their pay status and rank. The Navajos that remained in the US and were too old to join the military and helped with the code were reimbursed.
The main conflict in the book "Code Talker" is the struggle faced by the Navajo code talkers as they balance their duty to serve as Marines during World War II with the pressure to maintain the secrecy of their unique code based on their Navajo language. This conflict highlights the challenges of loyalty, duty, and cultural identity in the face of war.
The "bodyguards" for the Navajo Code Talkers had the responsibility to see that they never fell into Japanese hands. This responsibility was handled in two ways:protect the Navajo Code Talker during battlekill the Navajo Code Talker if he was captured or was about to be captured by Japanese (the Navajo Code Talkers were never informed of this)Effectively the US Military treated the Navajo Code Talkers as they would any other classified high security cypher machine they might use to send and receive secret messages. If you were responsible for a cypher machine your responsibilities for handling the machine were identical: protect it from the enemy in battle and destroy it should there be a chance of the enemy capturing it.
When the main character, Ned Begay, learns about his Navajo heritage and enlists as a Navajo Code Talker during World War II. As Ned trains and becomes proficient in using the Navajo language as a code, facing challenges and discrimination along the way. The climax of the story, where Ned and other Code Talkers play a crucial role in transmitting secret messages during the Battle of Iwo Jima, demonstrating the effectiveness of their code.
The resolution in the book "Code Talker" by Joseph Bruchac involves the main character, Ned Begay, finding closure and understanding of his experiences as a Navajo Code Talker during World War II. He comes to terms with the challenges and sacrifices he faced during the war and gains a sense of pride in his cultural heritage. Additionally, the recognition of the Code Talkers' contributions to the war effort is highlighted.