The choctaw code talkers of world war I

The choctaw code talkers of world war I

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11th Grade - University

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During World War One, the Allies faced a communication crisis as the Germans intercepted and deciphered their codes. A captain discovered that the Choctaw language, spoken by Native American soldiers, could serve as an unbreakable code. The US military began using Choctaw for tactical messages, which the Germans could not decipher. This innovation contributed to the war's end. The irony lies in the US government's previous suppression of the Choctaw language, which ultimately helped secure victory.

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What was the outcome of using the Choctaw language for military communication?

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Discuss the irony of the U.S. government's stance on the Choctaw language during the war.

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