Which indigenous language was used by the U.S. Marine Corps to create an unbreakable code in the Pacific?
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Correct answer: Navajo
Navajo Code Talkers used their complex, unwritten language to transmit secret tactical messages. The code was never broken by the Japanese, providing a vital advantage during amphibious landings.
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