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Long Walk
Hostilities between the Navajo and Spanish colonists began in the late 16th century. They escalated between the Americans and Navajos following the scalping of the respected Navajo leader Narbona in 1849. In August 1851, Colonel Edwin Vose Sumner established Fort Defiance for the U.S. Government(near present-day Window Rock, Arizona) and Fort Wingate (originally Fort Fauntleroy near Gallup, New Mexico -
World War 2
It was the most widespread war in history, with more than 100 million people serving in military units. In a state of "total war", the major participants placed their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities at the service of the war effort, erasing the distinction between civilian and military resources. -
Islands fall to the Empire of the Rising Sun
Pacific Islands fall to Japan giving World War 2 a major turn. Japan was trying to take over the Pacif nations. With the help of Germany and the Soviet Union it wouldnt be long before it hapen. -
Pearl Harbor attacked
The United States enters the War after Japan attacks Pearl Harbor. Americans saw this as a low blow and an act of war by the Japanese -
Code was written
The first Navajos started to work on the code. Few words were used with some meanings. -
Recruiter visits the Navajos
A navy recruiter visits the navajos. Only a few get drafted. Didnt not hear from them until the war was over. -
First Navajos to go to the Marine
The First Navajos leave for the Marines leaving family behind. They were treated just like any other soldier but with overprotection. Were not told their job until camp. -
New equipment on ships
Guns and artillery were set in ships. -
Character joins the Marines
Parents talk about him joining the Marines. Finally decide to let him enroll. Leaves for Marines at age 17. -
Gilbert Islands attacked
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Landing excercises
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D-Day for Bougainville
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Marianas Islands attacked
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D-Day for Saipan
