Which excerpt from "Code Talkers” best illustrates that the Navajo code talkers were quick-thinking and precise?
Answer
A
The code was comprised of two components. First, Navajo words were chosen to represent specific, frequently used military terms for which there was no direct equivalent in the Navajo language.
B
During the famous battle of Iwo Jima, six Navajo code talkers operated continuously, transmitting each message without a single mistake.
C
The code talkers’ work has also been recognized in popular culture. The movie Windtalkers and the novel Code Talker both offer fictional accounts of the code talkers’ experiences.
D
Although American Indian soldiers had effectively used their languages to create and transmit secret messages during World War I, military leaders were reluctant to use the code a second time, fearing that it would no longer be effective.