Navajo Code Talkers of World War II

Sonny Gorman, a historian, focuses on the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII, including his father, Carl Gorman. The Code Talkers, a group of Navajo men, developed a code used in major Pacific battles, notably Iwo Jima, where their efforts were crucial. Sonny holds collections of his father and Dean Wilson, another original Code Talker. The story highlights the importance of cultural diversity and its role in saving the country.

Who is Sonny Gorman?

• A Navajo Code Talker during World War II

• A famous World War II general

• A fictional character in a novel

• A historian focused on the Navajo Code Talkers

What was the primary role of the Navajo Code Talkers during World War II?

• To work as medics on the battlefield

• To serve as infantry soldiers

• To create and use a code based on their language

• To pilot fighter planes

How many messages did the Navajo Code Talkers send and receive during the Battle of Iwo Jima?

• Over 500 messages

• Over 200 messages

• Over 800 messages

• Over 1000 messages

Who was Carl Gorman?

• One of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers

• A historian documenting World War II

• A fictional character in a movie

• A general in the Pacific theater

Why is the story of the Navajo Code Talkers important?

• It emphasizes the importance of military strategy

• It focuses on the economic aspects of war

• It shows the impact of cultural differences in saving the country

• It highlights the role of technology in warfare