Isbn: 9781557503947 - the divine wind: japan's kamikaze force in world war ii (bluejacket books) (15 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A classic and poignant treatment of Japan's struggle between recognition of the kamikaze's futility and the country's pride in having made the attempt to stem the tide of the American advance in 1944-1945, this account, given by two former Kamikaze pilots, testifies to Japanese perspective of the last days of World War II. This book stands out among English-language translations of Japanese accounts of the Pacific war, and was translated by a former American officer who fought against the Japanese in the Pacific.…

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paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 304 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Presumed first edition/first printing. xxii, 240, [2] p. Illustrations. Footnotes. Appendices. Index. From Wikipedia: "The Kamikaze; ("divine" or "spirit wind"), were suicide attacks by military aviators from the Empire of Japan against Allied naval vessels in the closing stages of the Pacific campaign of World War II, designed to destroy warships more effectively than was possible with conventional attacks. During World War II, about 3, 860 kamikaze pilots were killed, and about 19% of kamikaze attacks managed to hit a ship. Kamikaze aircraft were essentially pilot-guided explosive missiles, purpose-built or converted from conventional aircraft. Pilots would attempt to crash their aircraft into enemy ships in what was called a "body attack" The goal of crippling or destroying Allied ships, particularly aircraft carriers, was considered to be a just reason for sacrificing pilots and aircraft. While the term "kamikaze" usually refers to the aerial strikes, it also applied to other suicide attacks. The Japanese military also used submarines, human torpedoes, speedboats and divers." Good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Usual library markings and bookplate. Minor page soiling/spotting.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. [1st ed., 1st printing] ; 240 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm ISBN 9781557503947, 9780837193038, 155750394X, 0837193036 OCLC 38118692 A classic and poignant treatment of Japan's struggle between recognition of the kamikaze's futility and the country's pride in having made the attempt to stem the tide of the American advance in 1944-1945, this account, given by two former Kamikaze pilots, testifies to Japanese perspective of the last days of World War II. This book stands out among English-language translations of Japanese accounts of the Pacific war, and was translated by a former American officer who fought against the Japanese in the Pacific. Contents: Part One: Birth of the kamikaze. -- Mabalacat -- Mishap over Manila -- "On behalf of your hundred million countrymen" -- Marianas aftermath -- Rise of the kamikaze spirit -- Cebu. Part Two: Kamikaze operations in the Philippines. -- The Sho Operation and early sorties -- First successes -- Extension of the kamikaze operation -- Life at the kamikaze base -- Final operations in the Philippines -- Philippines exodus. -- Part Three: Special attack units in Formosa. -- The divine wind in Formosa -- The Tan Operation. -- Part Four: The islands of Japan. -- The war nears Japan -- Homeland special attack units -- The end of the Imperial Navy -- The last days of Admiral Ohnishi. -- Part Five: The divine wind. -- dmiral Ohnishi's credo -- The kamikaze controversy -- Last letters home. -- Appendices: A. Kamikaze attack operations in the Philippine Islands area ; -- B. Kamikaze attack operations in the Formosa area ; -- C. Kamikaze attack operations in the Okinawa area ; FINE/FINE. Book.…

Zustand: gut. The Divine Wind In englischer Sprache. pages.