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Ever since Nick Cage’s movie about these guys (Windtalkers, I believe?), I had and have a whole new appreciation for the contribution they made as a group to the American fighting effort. Amazing men; God bless ‘em all.
I read the first chapter which is shown at the Amazon link. Very moving and vivid — it details the landing at Guadalcanal. Remember, these are the memories of a 90-year old GI 69 years after the landing. The author fact-checked them and you actually feel you are there experiencing.
In years past I’ve accompanied my World War II Marine uncle to Marine Corps League events in the Four Corners area and have been priveledged to meet a few of the Navajo Code Talkers. I am honored to have met them.