The Kamikaze Campaign 1944-45. Imperial Japan's last throw of the dice, Paperback - Mark Lardas

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCAuthor(s): Mark LardasIllustration(s): Illustrated throughout with around 60 photos and at least 14pp of colour...

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCAuthor(s): Mark LardasIllustration(s): Illustrated throughout with around 60 photos and at least 14pp of colour...

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Describes the roots of the Kamikaze' or suicide for the Emperor' concept. Covers the suicidal exploits of the Japanese pilots. Assesses the damage ...

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Describes the roots of the Kamikaze' or suicide for the Emperor' concept. Covers the suicidal exploits of the Japanese pilots. Assesses the damage ...

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