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The very first kamikaze attack was in the Philipines, in 1944. A small fleet called "Taffy 3" were under attack by the Japanese navy earlier. Soon, a squadron of nine Japanese A6M Zeroes came in, five having a bomb, replacing the long range drop tank for the attack. The other four were escort fighters. The lead plane in the kamikaze formation was Lt. Yukio Seki. As they begin their attack, Seki tried to dive down on the USS White Plains, but after getting hit by AA fire, he turned and impacted an escort carrier, St. Lo.
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Where did the first kamikaze attack take place?
The first Kamikaze attacks were employed at the Battle for Leyte Gulf. It should be noted that this was the first time that planned suicide attacks had been made against US shipping. Individual pilots prior to this time may have employed this tactic.
Why did Japan's use of kamikazes illustrate about its desire to win the war?
The theory behind kamikaze attacks were twofold: 1) A manually piloted missile is more accurate than a "dumb fired" missile. 2) A kamikaze attack is a form of psychological warfare, as the knowledge that your enemy has no fear of death can be frightening. Kamikaze attacks are also related to the so called "banzai charge" - where ground troops would launch a massive wave of infantry in an attempt to avoid surrender and maximize odds of victory. Kamikaze attacks were actually not very effective and their effectiveness waned as the war waged on. Losses caused by kamikaze attacks did not significantly weaken Allied forces.
When did the first kamikaze attack happen?
The first kamikaze attack happen on December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor.
Why should Americans know about Kamikaze Japanese suicide pilots?
The Kamikaze attack tactic was suggested by vice-Admiral Onishi of the Japanese Navy, as he was assigned to command air attacks against huge American invasion fleet off the Philippines.
Who had the first heart attack?
heart attacks have been around since the beginning of time
What was a Japanese Suicide attack called?
Kamikaze.
Why was Japans attack on Hawaii a strategic move?
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What attack the pearl harbor?
The Japanese with Kamikaze planes
Who did the kamikaze pilots attack?
U.S. war ships.
How were Kamikaze pilots different from regular pilots?
Kamikaze pilots were not expected to return from what was a suicidal attack on the enemy.Most Kamikaze pilots had little training, nor flew decent aeroplanes.
In which country did the Kamikaze the drink not the suicide attack originate?
Japan
Suicidal japanese airplane attack?
Kamikaze - meaning Divine Wind.
