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Kamikaze attacks of World War II : a complete history of Japanese suicide strikes on American ships, by aircraft and other means /

This book details more than 400 kamikaze attacks performed by Japanese aircraft, manned torpedoes, suicide boats and suicide swimmers against U.S. ships during World War II. Part One focuses on the traditions, development and history. Part Two details the kamikaze attacks on ships. Appendices list a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rielly, Robin L.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, [2010]
Subjects:
Japan. > Kaigun. > Kamikaze Tokubetsu Kōgekitai.
World War, 1939-1945 > Aerial operations, Japanese.
Kamikaze pilots > History.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Pacific Area.
World War, 1939-1945 > Naval operations, American.
Warships > United States > History > 20th century.
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Summary:This book details more than 400 kamikaze attacks performed by Japanese aircraft, manned torpedoes, suicide boats and suicide swimmers against U.S. ships during World War II. Part One focuses on the traditions, development and history. Part Two details the kamikaze attacks on ships. Appendices list all of the U.S. ships suffering kamikaze attacks.
Physical Description:viii, 376 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786446544 (ill. case binding : alk. paper)
0786446544 (ill. case binding : alk. paper)