Jim and the Kamikaze Pilots (Empire of the Sun)

Empire of the Sun: The spectacular Rise and Fall of Japan's Empire. The sweeping story of Jim's (British schoolboy in Shanghai becomes prisoner of Japanese army) wartime survival and resilience after he is separated from his family. Starting in Shanghai of 1941 when Japan invades and ending in 1945 with the atomic bomb.

“Transcend life and death. Eliminate all thoughts about your life and your death. Only then you will disregard your earthly life totally. You will be empowered to focus your attention on eradicating your enemy with unwavering determination. In the meantime, reinforce your excellence in flight skills.”
Text from the manual of the Kamikaze pilots, located in their cockpits.

Origins of Kamikaze
The Mongols invaded Japan in 1281. The powerful warlord Kublai Khan led the attack. Just when the Mongols were on the verge of defeating the Japanese, a destructive typhoon swept through the land. This typhoon, named Kamikaze (Divine Wind) by the Japanese, eliminated the whole Mongol army.
The 5-Point Oath for All Kamikaze Pilots
Like other regular military personnel, the Kamikaze pilots were also indoctrinated with the following oath:
Loyalty is your obligation.
Propriety is your way of life.
You must esteem military valor highly.
You must have the highest regard for righteousness.
You must live a simple life.

太陽の帝国
taiyou no teikoku
Suo Gân: A Welsh Lullaby

Suo Gân
Hush, my dear one,
Sleep serenely,
Now, my lovely
Slumber deep.

Mother rocks you,
Humming lowly,
Close your eyes now
Go to sleep.

Angels hover,
Ever nearer,
Looking on your
Smiling face.

I will hold you,
Close enfold you
Close your eyes now
Go to sleep.

Lovely darling,
I will guard you
Keep you from all
Woe and harm.

Slowly, gently,
I will rock you,
Resting sweetly,
On my arm.

May you slumber,
E’er so softly,
Dream of visions
Wondrous fair.

I will hold you,
Close enfold you.
Close your eyes now
Go to sleep.

May you slumber,
E’er so softly,
Dream of visions
Wondrous fair.

I will hold you,
Close enfold you.
Close your eyes now,
Go to sleep.

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