Winds of Freedom: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II [Hardcover]

Margaret T. Bixler (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 169 pages
• Publisher: Two Bytes Pub (October 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1881907007
• ISBN-13: 978-1881907008
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,056,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars American Indians heed the call during WW2, June 9, 1998

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[e-mail] (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Winds of Freedom: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II (Paperback)

An interesting and fascinating book on the use of an unknown language, yet part of the American Heritage, which helped defeat the enemy in World War II. A unique outlook on how those that we defeated in the "Indian Wars" actually came to the rescue of our country 100 years later.

There is a lot to be learned in this book for all. My father (WW2 Navy) spoke of these men in hushed and respectful tones. A story that must be preserved as part of our history. Bill says, "read it"!

Bill Cereske

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A well written book about a little known segment of WW II, December 20, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Winds of Freedom: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II (Hardcover)

In Winds of Freedom, Margaret Bixler tells of the part the Navajo Indians played in the Pacific campaign of World War II. It is a very interesting work since it deals with the ONLY unbroken code of the war. There are also interviews with some of the original "code talkers". Some are still hesitant to talk of their experiences. I highly reccommend this book to all who are the least bit interested in World War II.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Navajo history - honest book and very factual, November 6, 2001

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Florence E. Fottrell (Nashville,TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Winds of Freedom: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II (Hardcover)

I shared this book with Navajo friends who said it was very true and real and reminded them of stories from their grandparents..... things that were not previously discussed outside of the Navajo communities, things that were hidden stories and songs, as well as certain traditions, were brought to light.
The depiction of the marine and what hapened when he revealed some of these discussions was very real and the consequences he faced after revealing the truths..... sometimes personal information should not be too exposed.....
Overall, the book was fascinating to read and kept one's attention.... because the code talkers were told to remain silent about their special duties, America lost decades of being able to honor and admire them. Almost 50 years later, the remaining living Navajo men are finally receiving due praise.

This is a definite must read for those who enjoy suspense, mostly non-fiction reading and an overall memorable story. It was fascinating to learn so much about an unspoken tribe.