Code Talker: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two: Meet-the-Author Book Reading
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Author/Creator
Joseph Bruchac
Description
Noted author discusses his work.
Historical note:
On 2 May 1885 Lieutenant Colonel William Otter was defeated by Poundmaker's war chief Fine-Day at the Battle of Cut Knife near Battleford, SK. A flying column of Canadian militia and army regulars was defeated by Poundmaker despite their use of a Gatling gun.