Divine Winds, Reason, Effort Flashcards
What does Kamikaze mean?
Kamikaze means ‘Divine Wind’.
How did the word kamikaze originate?
The word kamikaze originated as the name of major typhoons in 1274 and 1281, which dispersed Mongolian invasion fleets from attempts to conquer Japan.
What led to the use of kamikaze tactics against the Allies in WWII?
Japan suffered several critical military defeats in WWII, and a rapidly declining industrial capacity to wage war. Still the Japanese government expressed reluctance to surrender towards the end of the war. These factors led to the use of kamikaze tactics against the Allies.
Who were the young Japanese men recruited for kamikaze missions?
Young Japanese men, mostly in their teens and with little training, were to fly out and intentionally crash their bomb-laden aircraft into Allied warships to cause as much damage as possible and kill themselves in the process.
When did intense Kamikaze attacks occur during WWII?
Intense Kamikaze attacks occurred in October 1944 during the Battle of Leyte and continued at Okinawa in 1945.
How many ships did the US Navy lose at Okinawa due to kamikaze attacks?
At Okinawa, the US Navy suffered the largest loss of ships in the Pacific war with Japan. 34 ships were lost because of relentless kamikaze attacks.
How many kamikaze pilots were estimated to have been sacrificed in WWII?
It is estimated that nearly 4,000 kamikaze pilots were sacrificed in this effort.
Based on historical records.
