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They intentionally killed themselves as they flew into aircraft carriers.
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Who were the Japanese pilots who volunteered for suicide missions?
Suicide missions in aviation by Japanese pilots in World War 2 were deliberately flying their aircraft into a ship or another aircraft. The Japanese believed this was a high sign of bravery and loyalty to their country.
What were the Kamikaze pilots of the Japanese air force supposed to do after they took off in their planes on a military mission?
The technique of the kamikaze was to crash their plane into their target. So they were on suicide missions. This technique was very successful in the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
What does the use of Kamikaze pilots indicate about Japanese culture?
That they love there country more than there loved ones so me thinks that they are (were ) nuts but they also believe in death before dishonour
When were airplanes used as weapons in war?
In World War II the Axis powers turned their airplanes into weapons during Kamikaze missions. The Japanese are the most famous for this. Kamikaze missions were suicide missions, so the pilots flew to a target and aimed their plane to the ground and BOOM. Kamikaze missions were also prevalent in sea battles where one plane could take out an entire ship.
What are kamikaze tatics?
Well Kamikazes were Japanese air force pilots who drove their air plains into their target with a bomb rigged to explode on contact killing themselves like a suicide bomber so a kamikaze tactic is practically suicide but i think it would be with a vehicle actually the last kamikaze attack i remember was the planes that flown into the towers on 9/11
How did Kamikazes train?
There is a book that you might be able to find in your local library or get on loan from another larger library. It's titled The Divine Wind. The book was writen by two Japanese officers who commanded air bases where Kamikaze fliers were stationed. It should answer all your questions. Library of Congress Number ISBN 0-553-12578-8Kamikazes were Japanese pilots who were on suicide missions. They were insructed to run their planes into ships or bases in hope to kill. The Kamikaze pilots were trained in wooden crates as there were not enough planes to train them in. Also, the Kamikaze's only needed to be in the air long enough to find a target.More intriguing is: Why did Kamakize pilots wear helmets?
Why did japan start using kamikaze attacks?
The kamikaze was used by Japan because japan was losing the war and the kamikaze were their last hope.....Actually who said this other answer, you are wrong. Kamikae was used because if you were a japanese soldier, coming back alive to your home was dihonorble. So they woud show honor by comitting suicie nd bringning enemies down with them
Do bees have extra stingers?
Bees have only one stinger. The stinger is barbed, so after stinging, the bee tries to pull away, ripping out it's stinger and a few intestines, effectively killing the kamikaze insect.
How does the term kamikaze relate to modern day terrorism?
The Kamikaze airplanes were not fully functional fighter airplanes. They carried no weaponry, and were completely stuffed with explosives. So their pilots were no more than (flying) suicide bombers. Like modern terrorist their aim was only to strike terror in enemies' hearts, both parties then and now knew that their attacks had a mostly psychological effect and would themselves not win any war. Another similarity is that not all of the suicide bombers and kamikaze pilots were (and are) willing victims. Many were and are put under great pressure to make 'the ultimate sacrifice'. Both finally felt subject to a higher power under whose orders they acted: the Japanese pilots under the (then Godly) Japanese Emperor, the mostly Muslim terrorist are convinced that this is what Allah wants.
Why did kamikaze bomers give there lives?
"Kamikaze" (the Japanese name for "Divine Wind" and sometimes seen in publications meaning the words, "Divine Thunder"), were pilot's that guided their aircraft, which were normally loaded with bomb(s) or torpedo's, towards their target. During WWII, pilots from all of the warring countries had dropped bombs from their aircraft through out the war. Some bombs hit, some didn't, and during the bombing run the plane or pilot, or both were sometimes hit. By 1945, Japan (like Germany) were running out of pilots, and running out of airplanes. So in order to guarantee "a hit!" the pilots, who were titled "Kamikazes", would steer their bomb to target, by using the airplane as a "bomb carrier", and the pilot becoming a guidance "system". In essence, a "Manned Smart Weapon."
Were kamikaze pilots volunteers?
This is an excerpt from my friend's essay on the Kamikaze. We have been analyzing the tokkotai pilots and their reasons for joining the Kamikaze force for three months as a school project. Hope it helps! -Ksqueepyb"The Kamikaze were every bit as noble as their title suggests. Divine Wind, they were called. Surely these courageous young men were heroes of their nation, the very essence of a brave soul eager to serve his country. Yet the truth is quite the contrary, as they were required to participate; forced to bring their families honor. Many believe, or believed, that the Kamikaze were foolish and headstrong boys, but both analyses are incorrect. The pilots were Japan's university students, holders of the best intellects of their time, and despite past perspectives of their being unemotional and oblivious to their untimely deaths, frighteningly aware of their bleak future. Even though most would never reach that now seemingly impossible future of prosperity bred from childhood naivety, the tokkotai pilots flew with a new goal in their hearts. To sacrifice their lives for that of their families and homeland. Be it justifiable or unreasonable, it stood with them during their final flights, brewing inside their chests alongside a myriad of other emotions. Though the compromise between Japan and America had been made by the island nation's surrender, conflict still toiled in the minds of tokkotai pilots. Those left behind, not able to embrace the death they had so long anticipated were left stranded between shame and guilt. The companions they'd trained with, laughed with, and endured pain alongside had died an ultimately honorable death, but they themselves would have to remain and try to rebuild their destroyed country. " -Sofi
Why did World War 2 raf fighter pilots have top button undone on their uniforms?
This was an indication adopted by some Fighter Pilots, so they could be distinguished from other pilots. I.e. Bomber pilots
