In this book review of Nathan Aaseng's "Navajo Code
Talkers", the author talks about what he learnt from the book. He discusses
the important role of Navajo Indians in World War II as code
talkers. The author highlights how, thanks to the Navajo code talkers many battles were won in World War II and cites many examples of where and how it was used. The paper talks about how, in Aaseng's book, the way that volunteer code talkers were recruited and how they were trained. He also discusses the dangers that these code talkers were subjected to during their work, but most importantly the good that they were able to do during the war. The author concludes that the book, helps one with a clear understanding of the situation, how the Navajo men got involved, and the importance of taking their very complex
language and using it for the good of the nation.