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  • David Meek
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    • Aug 2000
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    The Real Windtalkers

    Hi all,

    I ran across a FAQ about the Code Talkers from WWII. Follow this link to the Naval History webpage on the Navajos' contributions.

    Pretty cool.




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  • George Bellefontaine
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    • Jan 2001
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    #2
    Wow, that was interesting.




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