Matthew- unfortunately the case was not in favor of the attack plane getting through and escaping. By late 1944 the rate of fire and weaponry on US Navy vessels had grown so accurate that most intruders were not successful in launching an attack.

The probability existed that even if a regular pilot made it through the defennsive fire screens he might miss with bomb or torpedo. The kamikaze tactic lessened the probability of failure. Remember that at Okinawa when the Kamikazes debuted the US Navy lost more personnel than ever in its history in a battle- 5,000.

Even though we may not undersatand or condone the tactic 64 years later we can still respect their courage and honor. It is impossible to relate to the rationale at work them because of time and cultural differences at the least.

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