Kamikaze Collection

WWII - Remember Pearl Harbour
Remember Pearl Harbour First Day Cover illustration depicting the Japanese aerial assault on the American Naval base at Pearl Harbour, a lagoon harbour on the island of Oahu, Hawaii

The wreck of Kublai Khan's Mongol fleet during the second invasion of Japan in 1281 due to the typhoon, Kamikaze
3033761 The wreck of Kublai Khan's Mongol fleet during the second invasion of Japan in 1281 due to the typhoon, Kamikaze, which destroyed most of the armada

The Kamikaze - the Divine Wind that saved Japan, 20th century (litho)
428000 The Kamikaze - the Divine Wind that saved Japan, 20th century (litho) by Japanese School; Private Collection; (add.info)

US Marines examine a Yokosuka MXY7 Mark 11 K-1 OHKA Baka piloted suicide weapon on the island of Okinawa. This rocket powered flying bomb was slung underneath a bomber and released over the target

A Kamikaze pilot of the Imperial Japanese Air Force in a suicide attack on the American navy warship USS Sangamon in the Pacific Ocean near Okinawa. 4th May 1945

Firefighters busy on board HMS Formidable after a Japanese suicide plane had crashed on to the flight deck whilst she was operating off the Sakishima Islands in support of the Okinawa landings

Firefighters on board HMS Formidable inspect the wreckage and dampen down the fire after a Japanese suicide plane had crashed on to the flight deck whilst she was operating off the Sakishima Islands

A feature of the recent naval operations off the Sakashima Islands in support of the Okinawa landings was the Japanese suicide aircraft attack

Mitsubishi Ki-30 Army Type 97 Ann -Japanese Army light bomber used fro mid 1941 Relegated to training by end 1942, many later used for Kamikaze attacks

Mitsubishi G4M2a Model 24 Betty -over 2, 400 built Some were used to carry Kamikaze aircraft into action

Ships of the Mongol invasion fleet are sunk during a typhoon ( kamikaze ) off the coast of Japan, 1281
JAPAN: MONGOL INVASION. Ships of the Mongol invasion fleet are sunk during a typhoon ( kamikaze ) off the coast of Japan, 1281

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"Kamikaze: The Divine Wind that Saved Japan in WWII" In the midst of World War II, the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese ignited a fierce retaliation from the United States. As tensions escalated, Japan turned to desperate measures to defend its homeland. The Mitsubishi Ki-30 Army Type 97 Ann, a light bomber used by the Japanese Army, was one of many aircraft employed in kamikaze missions. These suicide attacks became synonymous with the term "kamikaze, " which referred to the divine wind that saved Japan centuries earlier. One such aircraft was the Mitsubishi G4M2a Model 24 Betty, an infamous symbol of destruction. Over 2, 400 Bettys were built and utilized for kamikaze missions during this dark chapter in history. US Marines examining a Yokosuka MXY7 Mark 11 K-1 OHKA Baka revealed another chilling aspect of these suicide tactics. These manned flying bombs were launched from mother planes and aimed directly at enemy ships. Imperial Japanese Air Force pilots willingly sacrificed their lives as they embarked on suicide attacks against American forces. Their unwavering dedication displayed both bravery and desperation in equal measure. The aftermath of these harrowing assaults is captured vividly when firefighters aboard HMS Formidable rush to extinguish flames caused by crashing kamikaze planes. The wreckage left behind serves as a haunting reminder of lives lost and devastation inflicted upon both sides. Interestingly, kamikaze tactics trace back further than WWII; even ancient scrolls depict similar scenes during Mongol invasions off Japan's coast in 1281. Ships sunk amidst typhoon winds - known as "kamikaze" - foreshadowed this deadly strategy's revival centuries later. From Pearl Harbor to battles off Sakashima Islands, kamikaze operations played a significant role in shaping history's course during this tumultuous era. It stands as a testament to human resilience, sacrifice, and the lengths nations will go to defend their homeland.