This volume details elements of the creation of director John Woo's 2002 film, WINDTALKERS. It includes interviews with various key cast and crew members, discussion of the special effects, and an in-depth look at the Navajo "code talkers," who form the basis of the film's plot structure.

Preface by John Woo

Introduction by Senator Jeff Bingaman

"A Story that Needs to Be Told"

The Code Talkers

Warrior Legends

The Battle of Saipan

The Navajo Code Talker Dictionary (Excerpts)

Navajo Nation

Cast

On Location: Hawaii as the South Pacific

The Story of the Film

Ultimate Tributes: The Congressional Medal Ceremonies

The Navajo Code Talker Dictionary (Complete)

Credits

Acknowledgments

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