An extraordinary story of courage; valor; and dogged determination; the vivid account of how a few brave young pilots ensured lasting peace during World War II. In May 1945; with victory in Europe established; the war was all but over. But on the other side of the world; the Allies were still engaged in a bitter struggle to control the Pacific. And it was then that the Japanese unleashed a terrible new form of warfare: the suicide pilots; or Kamikaze. Drawing on meticulous research and unique personal access to the remaining survivors; Will Iredale follows a group of young men from the moment they signed up through their initial training to the terrifying reality of fighting against pilots who; in the cruel last summer of the war; chose death rather than risk their country's dishonourable defeat―and deliberately flew their planes into Allied aircraft carriers.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Must have Book IF you or your family does not live and breath Wisconsin SportsBy John WedewardProbably an excellent book for someone that does/did NOT come a Family that lives and breaths Wisconsin Badger Sports. Of the 100 things; from the Kangaroo Kicker (PatO'Day) to the "Shoe Box Scandal"; to How Wisconsin missed out on Bo Scembekler and Bobby Knight as coaches in 1970; to the "Bounce Pass Game" (Randy Wright to al Toon to Jeff Nault ) Note: Wisconsin Lost the game when the extra point kick hit the left up right going towards the "Field House" and Illinois' Mike Bass kicked a 50 yard field goat with no time left; to the 1941 NCAA Basketball Chaionship to; the Hard Rocks; to Dave Schreiner; to Rufus and Billy Marek; to the upset of Nebraska in 1974 I knew it all or most likely SAW it all......Note: Have Every Wisconsin State Journal Sports Page for football from 1962-NOW. Member of The" Faithfull 5; 000" in basketball at the Field House.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Needed editingBy Mike KozlowA collection of columns apparently. While some are interesting; the book would flow better if it was organized by sport and the columns were in chronological order. Needed editing0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Go Bucky!By W. J. BensonGreat read; Badger fans! Your inside information about many players and coaches. GO BUCKY!!
