5759 x 3840 px | 48,8 x 32,5 cm | 19,2 x 12,8 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
30 novembre 2012
Altre informazioni:
During World War II the Japanese possessed the ability to break almost any American military code. Over 400 Navajos, with 29 being the original Navajo Code Talkers, stepped forward and developed the most significant and successful military code of the time using their native language. So successful was this innovative code that military commanders credited it with saving the lives of countless American soldiers and with the successful engagements of the U.S. In the battles of Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and paved the way to victory for Allied forces in the Pacific Theater. "Were it not for the Navajos, the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima." These were the words of Major Howard Connor, USMC 5th Marine Division Signal Officer Far from their homes, these brave young men served our nation with honor. Sadly, the tale of their exploits remained a closely guarded secret for decades in the event that the Navajo Code Talkers unique talents would be needed again. Many Code Talkers have passed on never knowing of the honors a grateful nation are now bestowed upon the remaining brothers. It was not until 1968 when the Navajo Code was declassified. The Navajo Code Talker Memorial was designed and executed by famed Navajo/Ute sculptor Navajo Code Talker Memorial Statue Photo, Click for full size February 23, 2010 2. Navajo Code Talker Memorial Statue Window Rock can be seen in the background. Oreland Joe. The Navajo Code Memorial was made possible through the Navajo Code Talkers Memorial Foundation, Inc. Location. 35° 40.874′ N, 109° 2.971′ About the Navajo Code Talkers Marker Photo, Click for full size By Bill Kirchner, September 23, 2010 4. About the Navajo Code Talkers Marker New plaque has been mounted on the base of the statue. W. Marker is near Window Rock, Arizona, in Apache County. Marker can be reached from BIA Route 100 (Route 100) 0.8 miles east of Route 12 (Arizona Route 264) when traveling north. Click for map. State
