How many Navajo code talkers served in World War II?

How many Navajo code talkers served in World War II?

• A. 350
• B. 600
• C. 440
• D. 520

Answer: (C)

This question tests your recall of the approximate size of the Navajo code talker group during World War II. In the war, the United States recruited a little over 400 Navajo men to serve as code talkers, providing crucial secure communications in the Pacific. Exact counts vary by source, but estimates cluster around 400 to 450, with many histories citing roughly 425 to 450. The number 440 fits that widely cited range, making it the best match among the options. The other figures lie outside the common range (350 is low for this group, while 600 and 520 are well above the documented totals).

This question tests your recall of the approximate size of the Navajo code talker group during World War II. In the war, the United States recruited a little over 400 Navajo men to serve as code talkers, providing crucial secure communications in the Pacific. Exact counts vary by source, but estimates cluster around 400 to 450, with many histories citing roughly 425 to 450. The number 440 fits that widely cited range, making it the best match among the options. The other figures lie outside the common range (350 is low for this group, while 600 and 520 are well above the documented totals).