The Kamikaze mindset

The father of Japan's kamikaze strategy was commemorated with a giant banquet in Tokyo just a month before the Al-Qaida attacks on the US in 2001. The article looks at how Japan's 'special attack' pilots saw their sacrifice, noting parallels with the mindset of the Al-Qaida activ...

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Published in:History today 2002-09, Vol.52 (9), p.3-4
Main Author: Axell, Albert
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Bombers
Bombers (Airplanes)
Cognition & reasoning
Military personnel
Pilots
Psychological aspects
Suicidal behavior
Terrorism
World War II
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Summary:The father of Japan's kamikaze strategy was commemorated with a giant banquet in Tokyo just a month before the Al-Qaida attacks on the US in 2001. The article looks at how Japan's 'special attack' pilots saw their sacrifice, noting parallels with the mindset of the Al-Qaida activists.
ISSN:0018-2753