Title: An effective but short history.
Product review: Navajo Code Talkers is a well-written history of the secret encryption program using Navajo speakers during World War Two. Aaseng provides a concise examination of the beginnings of the program, its difficulties and successes. It's a great story! Despite a tragic history at the hands of the US government, the Navajo people throw themselves into the war in support of the country that almost destroyed them. It's a compelling read.The only criticism that I have is the brevity with which Aaseng tells this story. There is so much here that is not said, so many details that are missing. Events are brushed over quickly, individuals are discussed without enough substance and problems faced the the program that should take pages to discuss and explore, instead take paragraphs. Despite it being a well-written study of a noble subject Navajo Code talkers left me wanting more.
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