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Sakai’s straightforward, bracing narrative became internationally popular in the 1950s. Now it’s back, with an incisive introduction by air historian Barrett Tillman.” – HistoryNet
Samurai! is the gripping autobiography of Sabur¿ Sakai, one of Japan's most renowned fighter pilots during World War II. Co-written with Fred Saito and Martin Caidin, the book chronicles Sakai's rise from a poor rural upbringing to becoming an elite Zero pilot in the Imperial Japanese Navy. With vivid detail and unflinching honesty, he recounts harrowing dogfights, the horrors of war, and his legendary 1,000-mile flight back to base after being grievously wounded. More than just a war memoir, Samurai! offers rare insight into the mindset, discipline, and honor of a warrior shaped by both tradition and global conflict.
Samurai!
Samurai! is the gripping autobiography of Sabur¿ Sakai, one of Japan's most renowned fighter pilots during World War II. Co-written with Fred Saito and Martin Caidin, the book chronicles Sakai's rise from a poor rural upbringing to becoming an elite Zero pilot in the Imperial Japanese Navy. With vivid detail and unflinching honesty, he recounts harrowing dogfights, the horrors of war, and his legendary 1,000-mile flight back to base after being grievously wounded. More than just a war memoir, Samurai! offers rare insight into the mindset, discipline, and honor of a warrior shaped by both tradition and global conflict.
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940195356569 |
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| Publisher: | Independently Published |
| Publication date: | 07/04/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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