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The true story of the Navajo Codetalkers who confounded the Japanese armies comes alive in this gripping, authentic novel.# the author, a Navajo himself, uses actual experiences to create a story that ranges from the reservation to the battlefront.# an inspiring, entertaining look at unsung heroes from World War II.Victor's grandfather Lee held a secret that the young Navajo could only imagine. As Victor begins to unravel his grandfather's past, an amazing story unfolds of courage and triumph on the battlefield.As World War II progressed, the U.S military desperately needed a communication code that couldn't be broken. the decision was made to use Navajo-an unwritten language that is unintelligible to anyone without extensive exposure and training.That decision directly affects hundreds of young men, including Lee, who make the change from life on the Navajo reservation to being a key part of the United States' success in the war.Major Howard Connor, 5th Marine Division signal officer, declared, Were it not for the Navajos, the Marines never would have taken Iwo Jima. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Google Books — Cargando... GénerosSistema Decimal Melvil (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyClasificación de la Biblioteca del CongresoValoraciónPromedio: No hay valoraciones.¿Eres tú?Conviértete en un Autor de LibraryThing. |