Chester Nez & Judith Avila Code Talker
Last updated: December 6, 2021
This memoir tells the tale of Chester Nez, a Navajo man who was recruited by the Marines during World War II to create a secret military language that helped the United States achieve their victory over Japan. It is filled with moments of intrigue, bravery and honor.
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Key Takeaway: Anyone who is interested in Navajo history and World War II will love this book.
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His name wasn’t Chester Nez. That was the English name he was assigned in kindergarten. And in boarding school at Fort Defiance, he was punished for speaking his native language, as the teachers sought to rid him of his culture and traditions. But discrimination didn’t stop Chester from answering the call to defend his country after Pearl Harbor, for the Navajo have always been warriors, and his upbringing on a New Mexico reservation gave him the strength—both physical and mental—to excel as a marine. During World War II, the Japanese had managed to crack every code the United States used. But when the Marines turned to its Navajo recruits to develop and implement a secret military language, they created the only unbroken code in modern warfare—and helped assure victory for the United States over Japan in the South Pacific.