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Memoirs of a Kamikaze

A World War II Pilot's Inspiring Story of Survival, Honor and Reconciliation

Kazuo Odachi

Discover the incredible and untold story of survival and acceptance in Memoirs of a Kamikaze. Follow the journey of Kazuo Odachi, who unwittingly became a member of the Kamikaze Special Attack Corps at just 17 years old. Experience the hardships of fighter pilot training, the psychological trauma of each mission, and the eventual surrender of Japan. Learn about the samurai spirit that carried Odachi through to his nineties and discover the truth about the Kamikaze pilots. This book offers a new perspective on one of the darkest chapters in Japanese history, straight from the words of Kazuo Odachi himself.
Publish Date
2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
2020-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.04
ISBN
9784805315750
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2021-02-03T01:31:14.000Z
Incredible Book. Personal narrative unlike any I have ever encountered, focusing on the futility of sacrifice. Harrowing, human read for war memoir aficionados 🙌 🇯🇵 #ABook      source