Kamikaze : a Japanese pilot's own spectacular story of the infamous suicide squadrons

Kamikaze Squadrons Recruited Teenage Boys And Converted Them Into Human Bombs. These Boys Became Suicide Pilots Whose Sole Purpose Was To Die For The Emperor. During World War Ii, The Kamikaze Caused The Greatest Losses In The History Of The United States Navy. Part 1: National Glider Champion -- Predestined Decision -- Winter And Waning Days -- Part 2: Instilling The Spirit -- Taiko Binta--splendid Game -- Grand Way Of Heaven And Earth -- Time To Cry -- Cost Of Sushi Cake -- Parting Of Miyagame -- Brief Reunion -- Part 3: Praying Mantis -- Full Reparation -- Fighter Pilot -- Part 4: First Human Bombs -- High Rendezvous -- Honor And A Lost Cause -- Death Greets The New Year -- Wind Among The Lanterns -- Miracle Of Life -- Women Of The Shadows -- Toyoko -- Chimes In The Night -- Ashes For The Family Shrine -- Divine Storm -- Lonely Place -- Part 6: Lighter Than A Feather -- Battle With The Giants -- Hiroshima -- Voice Of The Emperor -- Farewell Cup. Yasuo Kuwahara And Gordon T. Allred. Newly Revised And Expanded--cover. Originally published in 1957, this enduring classic, the first-ever English publication cowritten by a Japanese suicide pilot, remains a touching and insightful look into the world of the kamikaze. This edition, now completely revised, reflects the valuable insight and perspective gained by the author since the time of the book's initial publication. From the age of 15, Yasuo Kuwahara began a life of military service that included suffering through brutal basic training, participating in ferocious aerial combat against the Allies, and avoiding a suicide mission when an atomic bomb was dropped in Hiroshima, near his hometown. From being handpicked for kamikaze service to finding the discipline to die for the emperor, this history presents a firsthand account of the fascinating life of a kamikaze fighter pilot Kamikaze squadrons recruited teenage boys and converted them into human bombs. These boys became suicide pilots whose sole purpose was to die for the Emperor. During World War II, the Kamikaze caused the greatest losses in the history of the United States Navy.At age 15, Yasuo Kuwahara entered military service where he suffered through basic training so brutal, nine men of his squadron committed suicide. After qualifying for fighter pilot school, he survived ferocious aerial combat and barely escaped death at the hands of the American enemy. Upon receipt of his final attack orders he returned home near Hiroshima to bid farewell to his family, but amazingly escaped his suicide mission due to one of the cruelest ironies of World War II. Originally published in 1957, this enduring classic cowritten by a Japanese suicide pilot--now completely revised to include the valuable insight and perspective gained by the author since the time of the book's initial publication--remains a touching and insightful look into the world of the kamikaze