Kamikaze: The Sacred Warriors 1944-45
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A gripping work of military history, Kamikaze: The Sacred Warriors 1944-45 chronicles the devastating and deeply human story of Japan's suicide attack corps during the final years of World War II. Drawing on extensive research and first-hand accounts, the authors present a comprehensive account of the strategic, cultural, and psychological forces that drove thousands of young Japanese pilots to sacrifice their lives in deliberate crashes against Allied warships. The narrative uncovers the origins of the kamikaze program, from its desperate inception in the Philippines in October 1944 through to Japan's surrender, illustrating both the tactical impact of these missions and the profound personal stories behind them. Written with authority and sensitivity, the book argues that the kamikaze phenomenon was far more than a military tactic — it was a window into the soul of a nation at war, shaped by Bushido, imperial loyalty, and the relentless pressure of imminent defeat.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: stamps on prelims. Binding: Intact.
A gripping work of military history, Kamikaze: The Sacred Warriors 1944-45 chronicles the devastating and deeply human story of Japan's suicide attack corps during the final years of World War II. Drawing on extensive research and first-hand accounts, the authors present a comprehensive account of the strategic, cultural, and psychological forces that drove thousands of young Japanese pilots to sacrifice their lives in deliberate crashes against Allied warships. The narrative uncovers the origins of the kamikaze program, from its desperate inception in the Philippines in October 1944 through to Japan's surrender, illustrating both the tactical impact of these missions and the profound personal stories behind them. Written with authority and sensitivity, the book argues that the kamikaze phenomenon was far more than a military tactic — it was a window into the soul of a nation at war, shaped by Bushido, imperial loyalty, and the relentless pressure of imminent defeat.
