Kamikaze Kamikaze

In Japanese the word kamikaze means “Divine Wind.”

Kamikaze pilots were willing to sacrifice their own lives for the greater good of their country.

PurposePurpose

Kamikaze pilots used their own aircraft to purposely fly into allied forces.

They were used in attacks against Naval ships while fighter planes gave them support.

Effective Warfare Effective Warfare

Kamikaze planes were loaded with at least a half ton of explosives so they would cause more damage.

One kamikaze plane could do more damage than ten fighter planes firing machine guns.

Requirements Requirements

To be a Kamikaze Pilot:

A soldier must make loyalty his obligation

A soldier must make propriety his way of life

A soldier must highly esteem military valor

A soldier must have a high regard for righteousness

A soldier must have a simple life

TrainingTraining

Japanese kamikaze pilots often had little training or experience flying.

Experienced pilots were not allowed to be kamikaze pilots because they had to train other pilots.

Most kamikaze pilots were in their late teens, mainly university students.

HonorHonor

Japanese kamikaze pilots emphasized their honor to their country and Emperor.

Pilots felt honored to give their lives for their country.

In Japan is was honorable to die by suicide instead of the enemy killing you.

Successes of Kamikaze’s Successes of Kamikaze’s

Kamikaze pilots managed to sink around forty American Naval ships in the Pacific

Many American casualties resulted because of kamikaze pilots.

Hundreds of Japanese lives were taken, though they wanted to give their lives.

Failures of Kamikaze’sFailures of Kamikaze’s

No choice but suicide

Many students drafted to perform in Kamikaze’s

Failed to sink any large aircraft carriers

Did not have perfect timing

ReferencesReferences

http://www.ehow.com/about_4565760_japanese-kamikaze-pilots.html

http://www.essortment.com/information-kamikaze-pilots-21610.html

 http://www.ww2pacific.com/suicide.html

http://www.kyokipress.com/wings/kamikaze.html

http://www.2worldwar2.com/kamikaze-pilots.htm

http://www.pbs.org/perilousfight/psychology/the_kamikaze_threat/