What is kamikaze mo?

Kamikaze is a Japanese word that translates to "divine wind." During World War II, Kamikaze pilots were Japanese fighter pilots who deliberately crashed their planes into enemy ships, causing significant damage and loss of life. Kamikaze missions were often used by Japan as a last resort when facing defeat and were aimed at destroying Allied ships in the Pacific.

Kamikaze attacks were considered a form of self-sacrifice and loyalty to the Emperor, and it was believed that the pilots who died in these missions would go to heaven. The Kamikaze pilots were often young and inexperienced, and they were trained to fly their planes directly into enemy ships, ignoring personal safety.

The Kamikaze attacks were most prevalent during the final stages of the war in 1944 and 1945. The Japanese launched over 3,000 Kamikaze attacks at the Allies, which resulted in the sinking of more than 300 Allied ships and the deaths of over 4,000 crewmen. Despite their significant losses, Kamikaze attacks were viewed as a critical factor in Japan's defense against the Allied forces, and they were often praised and glorified by the Japanese high command and the public.

Today, the Kamikaze pilots are regarded as tragic figures who were victimized by their own government's militaristic propaganda, but at the time, they were revered as brave and heroic figures in Japan.