Life of a Kamikaze
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Lieutenant Saburo Dohi and cadet Hideo Suzuki pilot the secret weapon "Okha" in a top-secret mission, successfully sinking an American aircraft carrier and sacrificing their lives for Japan during World War II. Out of 17 cadets assigned to the mission, only three survived, gathering years later to honor their fallen comrades.
Insights
- Lieutenant Saburo Dohi piloted the game-changing "Okha" weapon, successfully sinking the USS Mannert L. Abele, sacrificing himself in the process, showcasing the ultimate dedication and sacrifice for the war effort.
- Hideo Suzuki, while training with the "Okha" glider, faced challenges but successfully landed, ultimately regretting missing the chance to sacrifice himself for the nation, highlighting the complex emotions and decisions faced by those involved in wartime missions.
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What was the secret weapon used in the attack?
Okha
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Summary
00:00
"Thunder Gods' Secret Weapon: The Okha"
- April 12th, 1945, 2.30pm: 9 Mitsubishi G4M Betty bombers and A6M Zero fighters fly over East China Sea.
- Lieutenant Saburo Dohi prepares to pilot a secret weapon aboard the lead bomber.
- American ships spotted below, attack commences amidst flak and radar concerns.
- Saburo, with comrade Lieutenant Zenji Sugano, prepares to launch the weapon.
- Saburo descends through "The Devil's Gate" into the cockpit of the weapon.
- Saburo activates new technology granting incredible speed, the Thunder Gods' secret weapon.
- Cadets Saburo Dohi and Hideo Suzuki are chosen for a top-secret mission involving a one-way weapon.
- The weapon, named "Okha", is a gamechanger capable of taking out an American aircraft carrier.
- Hideo Suzuki trains with the "Okha" glider, facing challenges but successfully landing.
- Saburo Dohi, piloting the "Okha", successfully hits and sinks the USS Mannert L. Abele, sacrificing himself in the process.
15:49
"Regret and Remembrance: Tornado Mountain Reunion"
- Hideo Suzuki regretted missing the opportunity to sacrifice himself for the war effort, feeling he had lost his chance to die for the nation. Out of the 17 cadets assigned to the Thunder Gods, only three survived the war, meeting at Tornado Mountain on March 21, 1948, to honor their fallen comrades with hot green tea and memories.
