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Kamikazes

by Earle Rice Jr. · 2000

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Examines the events and personalities that were instrumental in Japan's adoption of kamikazi, or suicide, missions in the later stages of World War II.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
suicidesuicideMore like thisLess of this
Setting
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisJapanJapanMore like thisLess of thisPacific AreaPacific AreaMore like thisLess of thisPacific OceanPacific OceanMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 128 pages

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