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Kamikazes were Japanese suicide planes (around 1944-1945) whose pilots deliberately crashed themselves into Allied warships. Japan was faring poorly during the last year of World War II, and out of desperation, trained kamikaze pilots to try to hold off the Allied advance toward Japan. Although they caused a lot of damage, the kamikazes were ultimately unsuccessful in holding back the Allies.
The kamikazes were suicide attacks used by the Japanese in the last stages of World War 2. Lack of experienced pilots and weaponry meant that Japan could not stop the advancing US Navy. So novice pilots were trained to crash their planes (mostly converted trainers) into US ships while carrying a large explosive charge.
The term kamikaze means divine wind, a reference to historic storms that saved Japan from invasions by sailing ships.
The desperate tactic did manage to damage and sink several ships, but US fighters took a devastating toll on the planes. Their pilots, with no parachutes, had no chance to survive. Eventually most of the pilots, planes, and fuel for the missions were exhausted. Had the US invaded Japan, the remaining suicide planes would have been used along with small suicide subs and boats.
Japanese Navy Air Force suicide pilots means "Divine Wind" in Japanese; also called Shinpu, meaning "military might".
Japanese Army Air Force suicide pilots called Tokkotai means "court beautiful death"
Kamikaze pilots were pilots in the Japanese Air Force- most notably during World War 2. Their objective was to fly into American frigates, destroyers and aircraft carriers during the Battle of the Pacific. Each aircraft would be fully loaded with ordinance for maximum damage. They were possibly the world's first suicide bombers.
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Who were the suicide attackers that would crash their planes into American warships during World War 2?
Japanese kamikazes
What kind of bomber dropped the first atomic bomb?
there was no bombs dropped in pearl harbor, the Japanese crashed planes known as "Kamikazes" into it
Why was Iwo Jima hard to take over in World War 2?
It was a Japanese strong hold. AA guns, Kamikazes, and booby-traps where the main reasons the US could not just waltz in there.
How many battles were kamikazes used in and how many kamikaze pilots died?
Around 2000 kamikaze flights were mounted during World War II. They sank 40 US ships. 3,913 Japanese kamikaze pilot's died altogether.
What is the nickname given to the World War 2 Japanese figther planes?
Same as the other combatants...pilots, airmen, or aviators. But you're probably thinking of the "Kamikazes." Kamikazes were just pilots that flew their bomb laden airplanes into US or British warships commencing about October 1944 at the battle of Leyte Gulf. Allied men called them suicide pilots, which was the final result of the Kamikaze pilot...but they were called "Special Attack Squadrons" by the Japanese themselves. More importantly though, the Kamikazes weren't out to commit suicide...they were out to sink ships! So when you think about it, trading one man (the Kamikaze) for 300 men and one multi-million dollar warship; militarily speaking...that's tactically a very deadly weapon. Today's Kamikazes are called "Cruise Missiles."
How were kamikazes used by the Japanese government?
because kamikazes were tamil
What was a German Kamikazes?
Kamikazes were not German, but in fact Japanese. Japanese kamikazes were suicide pilots in WWII who purposefully crashed thir planes full of bombs as a way of combat.
Who were kamikazes and what did they do?
they were Japanese fighter pilots. that sacrifice their lives for war.
What were suicidal Japanese pilots called?
I believe they were called kamikazes.
What were the Japanese suicide pilots called?
I believe they were called kamikazes.
What were the Kamikazes?
Japanese suicide pilots who crashed their planes into American navy ships in a desperate attempt to win the war. Kamikaze means "Divine Wind" in Japanese.
Who were the suicide attackers that would crash their planes into American warships during World War 2?
Japanese kamikazes
Did the Japanese send kamikazes during the attack on pearl harbor?
No, however some Japanese pilots that were shot down or damaged tried to crash their aircraft into something important.
How many kamakazee were there?
During WWII, the IJN (Imperial Japanese Navy) expended approximately 2,500 Kamikazes; the IJA (Imperial Japanese Army) expended approximately 1,500 pilots.
Was Kamikazes considered suicide pilots?
Kamikazes were considered suicide pilots.
Were the kamikazes successful?
Purple.
Did kamikazes have uniforms?
Well young grasshopper. The Kamikazes were just pilots that flew into things, so yes they did have uniforms.
