Question

Why was there a need to assign bodyguards to the navajo code talkers??

Answer 1

The Japanese quickly learned how the U.S. army were using Navajo Indians to carry secret messages. After one Code Talker was almost executed as a Japanese soldier, body guards were assigned for their safety and the protection of American intelligence.

Answer 2

So they couldn't be captured and interrogated, and the enemy could then learn the language they spoke over and know the orders given to US troops.