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The Code Talkers of World War II

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What was the main advantage of the code talkers' communications during the wars?

The enemy was unable to break the code (correct)

The code talkers had better radio equipment

The code talkers were able to transmit messages faster

The enemy was unable to intercept the messages

During which wars did the code talkers provide fast communications over open radio waves?

Both World War I and World War II (correct)

Neither World War I nor World War II

World War I

World War II

What major mistake did the Allies make in preparing to defend against Germany’s attack on France?

They expected an attack by ground forces rather than a naval assault

They misinterpreted where the main invasion would take place (correct)

They failed to anticipate that the attack would take place

They failed to set up minefields along the border with Germany

Which event is generally considered to be the first belligerent act of World War II?

Germany’s attack on Poland Signup and view all the answers

Which group of nations opposed the Allied Powers in World War II?

Germany, Italy, and Japan Signup and view all the answers

How did the Navajo code talkers devise their code?

They used descriptive phrases in their own language as substitutes for common battle terms and other words in English. Signup and view all the answers

When was the Navajo code talkers' code declassified?

In 1968 Signup and view all the answers

How many men were involved in the Navajo code talkers' operation?

400 Signup and view all the answers

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Code Talkers' Communications

The main advantage of the code talkers' communications was that they provided fast and secure transmission of messages over open radio waves during wars.

Wars and Conflicts

The code talkers provided fast communications over open radio waves during World War II.
The invasion of Poland by Germany is generally considered to be the first belligerent act of World War II.

Allies and Axis

The Allies made a major mistake in preparing to defend against Germany's attack on France.
The Axis powers, which opposed the Allied Powers, consisted of Germany, Italy, and Japan.

Navajo Code Talkers

The Navajo code talkers devised their code by using the Navajo language and creating a complex system of substitutions and homogeneous logic.
The Navajo code talkers' code was declassified in 1968.
Approximately 400 men were involved in the Navajo code talkers' operation.

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Test your knowledge on the crucial role played by code talkers in World War II. Discover how their fast, secure communication helped the U.S. forces gain the upper hand in which specific war? Take the quiz to find out!