Kamikaze Tactics in WWII: A Deep Dive

What was the primary goal of the first organized kamikaze attack during World War II?

• To gain media attention

• To train new pilots

• To break the morale of American forces

• To test new aircraft technology

Which ship was the first American ship sunk by a kamikaze attack?

• USS Enterprise

• USS Arizona

• USS St. Lo

• USS Missouri

What was the primary target of kamikaze attacks?

• Aircraft carriers

• Destroyers

• Battleships

• Supply ships

What was the outcome for the USS St. Lo after the kamikaze attack?

• It captured several Japanese pilots

• It retreated from the battle area

• It sank within minutes of the attack

• It was repaired and returned to service

What does 'Tokubetsu Kogeki' translate to in English?

• Final Mission

• Divine Wind

• Ultimate Sacrifice

• Special Attack

What cultural aspect was manipulated to promote kamikaze missions?

• The samurai tradition

• The shogunate system

• The emperor's divinity

• The tea ceremony

Which battle saw the introduction of the Oka, a rocket-powered kamikaze aircraft?

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Coral Sea

• Battle of Iwo Jima

• Battle of Okinawa

How did the USS Laffy manage to survive multiple kamikaze hits?

• By surrendering to the attackers

• By outmaneuvering the attackers

• By using advanced anti-aircraft systems

• By retreating from the battle

What was the name given to the rocket-powered kamikaze aircraft introduced during the Battle of Okinawa?

• Zero

• Oka

• Betty

• Judy

What was the potential consequence if Japan had continued to use kamikaze tactics?

• Japan's swift victory

• Massive American casualties

• Stalemate in the Pacific

• Quick end to the war