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by Yasuo Kuwahara; Gordon T. Allred


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Originally published in 1957, this enduring classic--the first-ever English publication cowritten by a Japanese suicide pilot--remains a touching and insightful look into the world of the kamikaze. This edition, now completely revised, reflects the valuable insight and perspective gained by the author since the time of the book's initial publication. From the age of 15, Yasuo Kuwahara began a life of military service that included suffering through brutal basic training, participating in ferocious aerial combat against the Allies, and avoiding a suicide mission when an atomic bomb was dropped in Hiroshima, near his hometown. From being handpicked for kamikaze service to finding the discipline to die for the emperor, this history presents a firsthand account of the fascinating life of a kamikaze fighter pilot.

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  • Title Kamikaze: A Japanese Pilot's Own Spectacular Story of the Famous Suicide Squadrons
  • Author Yasuo Kuwahara; Gordon T. Allred
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 7th
  • Pages 272
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher American Legacy Media, Clearfield, Utah
  • Date April 1, 2007
  • ISBN 9780976154754 / 0976154757
  • Weight 0.97 lbs (0.44 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.65 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 1.65 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects World War, 1939-1945, Japan
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006025960
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About the author

Yasuo Kuwahara trained as a Japanese fighter pilot for a kamikaze squadron during World War II. Gordon T. Allred is a professor of English at Weber State University, where he has taught for more than four decades. He is the author of more than 20 books, including Please Bless Marilyn and Shannon. He is the recipient of the Utah Fine Arts Creative Writing Award and the Utah Author of the Year award. He lives in Ogden, Utah.
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