Comments by "Sar Jim" (@sarjim4381) on "Paratroop Kamikazes - Leyte 1944" video.

Thanks, Mark. A rather early (0300 central daylight time here in the US) visit but, what the heck, I have nothing to do but eat like a pig, watch videos, sleep occasionally, and repeat! The Japanese were infamous for these grand, overcomplicated plans to throw the best of their military into battles that only they thought there was a chance to win. Actually, I don't think they really did think they had a chance to win anything but a chance to die honorable for their emperor and country and fulfill the dictates of bushido . Look up the story of Admiral Matome Ugaki for some insight into how deeply ingrained this one last gesture of defiance was ingrained into the Japanese psyche.
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