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Kamikaze pilots of World War II. The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Kamikaze aircraft were pilot-guided explosive missiles, either purpose-built or converted from conventional aircraft. Pilots would attempt to crash their aircraft into enemy ships in what was called a "body attack" (tai-atari) in aircraft loaded with bombs, torpedoes, and/or other explosives.
22 Ιουλ 2023 · It might be a bumpy ride, but who doesn’t love a bit of adventure? The Names and Faces Behind the Kamikaze Pilots. Behind the bravery and undying loyalty to Japan were regular young men with...
22 Νοε 2024 · Kamikaze (‘divine wind’), any of the Japanese pilots who in World War II made deliberate suicidal crashes into enemy targets, usually ships. The term also denotes the aircraft used in such attacks. The practice was most prevalent from the Battle of Leyte Gulf, October 1944, to the end of the war.
As American ground forces fought for control of Okinawa in the spring of 1945, Japanese Kamikaze pilots wreaked a grim toll on American naval forces.
Kamikaze pilots were officially members of the "Special Attack Corps." The pilots wore a special ceremonial uniform, white scarfs and a headband that said "Kamikaze." Many kept a samurai sword and picture of the Emperor with them in the cockpit.
The term "kamikaze" evokes images of fearless Japanese pilots who carried out suicide attacks against Allied forces during World War II. While this tactic is often seen as a desperate last resort by a nation facing defeat, its origins can be traced back centuries to the Mongol invasions of Japan.
