Kamikaze

Kamikaze refers to a tactic used by Japanese pilots during World War II, where they deliberately crashed their aircraft into enemy ships. The term translates to "divine wind" in Japanese, originally relating to typhoons that destroyed invading fleets. Kamikaze attacks became symbolic of Japan's desperate efforts to turn the tide in the war as they sought to inflict significant damage on Allied naval forces, often sacrificing their own lives in the process. These missions were marked by extreme nationalism and loyalty, embodying the tragic elements of warfare where individuals acted with profound conviction in dire circumstances.