Suicidal courage

Suicidal courage

Suicidal courage is a voluntary act that guarantees the individual’s death for the good of a cause or for honour. It is most commonly used in reference to war, where examples include the Kamikaze. In these cases, the individual performs the act knowing he or she will die as a result.

ee also

* Suicide bombing


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