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The Code Talkers Before WWII: Native American Soldiers in World War I

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6. German Attempts to Crack the Codes

6. German Attempts to Crack the Codes
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German intelligence, skilled at intercepting and decoding Allied messages, was completely stymied by Native American languages. Their efforts to crack these codes proved futile, preserving Allied secrecy during vital operations. The linguistic uniqueness of the code talkers ensured that messages remained impenetrable. Discover more at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

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