Kamikaze - Japan's Last Bid for Victory

In this fascinating book the author examines the Japanese concept of Kamikaze, the deliberate self-sacrifice of life in the cause of victory. This attitude, while incomprehensible to their American and European enemies, has its roots in the samurai tradition of fighting for their master or nation regardless of personal safety.

About the author

Adrian Stewart was educated at Rugby School before taking First Class Honours at Caius College, Cambridge. His previously published works with Pen and Sword Books include: Eighth Army's Greatest Victories, Early Battles of Eighth Army, They Flew Hurricanes, The Campaigns of Alexander of Tunis 1940-1945, February 1942 - Britain's Darkest Days, Carriers at War, Six of Monty's Men and Ten Squadrons of Hurricanes (2015) have all been published by Pen and Sword Books. He lives near Rugby.

Summary

Describes the roots of the Kamikaze' or suicide for the Emperor' concept. Covers the suicidal exploits of the Japanese pilots. Assesses the damage caused by Kamikaze action.

Product details

• Authors: Adrian Stewart
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9781526748034
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-4803-4
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 242 mm x 26 mm
• Weight: 526 g
• Illustrations: 32 black and white illustrations
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Zweiter Weltkrieg - Periode (1939 bis 1945), HISTORY / Military / World War II, Moderne Kriegsführung, History - Military / War, HISTORY / Military / Aviation