Kamikaze

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Japan's kamikaze pilots sacrificed their lives to destroy the enemy's vessels, and offered the last, best hope in a war they had begun to lose. A major expert on Japanese culture uncovers the psychology, myth, and reality of this deadly strategy. Original records and personal testimonies describe the organization and operation of the kamikaze on every front. Here is incomparable insight into understanding these incredible, determined troops. 192 pages, 37 b/w illus., 6 x 9.