Genre: Historical documentary
Navajo code talkers were a group of Navajo marines who used their obscure language to create one of the only unbroken ciphers of world war 2. These men and their code played a crucial part in America's victory over the Japanese in the Pacific.
The documentary is extremely well presented. It explores the history of the Navajo. Sadly the recent history of the Navajo was persecution and horrific treatment at the hands of white settlers. Despite this treatment, when the US was attacked the Navajo rushed to volunteer.
The documentary goes on to explore the development of the cipher and its deployment in battle. It also touches on the discrimination that was rampant in the US around that time and how that meant the Navajo did not get the recognition that they deserved.
The documentary is presented with the help of interview of some the Navajo survivors. One of the daughters of a Navajo code talker, who now is a historians about this code, gives further insights and information.
An extremely interesting documentary, well worth watching.
Rating: 5 / 5. Great. Highly recommended.
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