The First Code Talkers

"The First Code Talkers" is the first comprehensive account of Native American soldiers who used their languages as code during World War I, focusing on tribes such as the Choctaw, Cherokee, Comanche, Osage, and Sioux. Drawing from nearly 30 years of research, the author explores how these languages functioned as effective wartime communication tools and examines their origins, use, and legacy. The book also highlights notable veterans and addresses common misconceptions about code-talking, providing a detailed and fact-based perspective on this overlooked chapter of military history.