Navajo Code Talkers
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was the primary purpose of the Navajo Code Talkers during World War II?
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To use the Navajo language as a secure means of communication for military operations.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why was the Navajo language chosen for military communication?
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Because it was complex, unfamiliar to the Japanese, and had not been written down or translated into other languages.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'Code Talker' refer to?
Back
A person who uses a code or language to communicate messages, particularly in military contexts.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was a significant challenge in military communication before the use of Navajo Code Talkers?
Back
There were no secure lines, and all communication had to go out over public airwaves.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who first suggested using the Navajo language for military communications?
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The son of missionaries.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was one of the key advantages of using the Navajo language as a code?
Back
Its complexity made it difficult for enemies to decipher.
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What does the phrase 'guttural noises and complex intonations' refer to in the context of the Navajo language?
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It describes the unique sounds and speech patterns of the Navajo language, which contributed to its effectiveness as a code.
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