The Choctaw Code Talkers: Unsung Heroes of WWI and WWII In the annals of military history, code talkers hold a special place. They used their native languages to transmit critical information, confounding the enemy’s attempts to decipher vital communications. Among the most pioneering were the Choctaw Code Talkers, deployed during the tumultuous years of World War I and World War II. Their invaluable contributions remain an essential part of American and Native American history. A Language as a Weapon During WWI, the U.S. Army faced a persistent problem: the Germans were adept at intercepting and decoding American communications. In an innovative move, officers in the 36th Infantry Division, which included Choctaw soldiers from Oklahoma, realized the potential of the Choctaw language – a
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