Tuesday, February 17, 1942
The Navy wants to take all the islands in the Pacific – have them held by any troops, to become bases for Army pursuit and… Read More »Tuesday, February 17, 1942
The Navy wants to take all the islands in the Pacific – have them held by any troops, to become bases for Army pursuit and… Read More »Tuesday, February 17, 1942
Took charge today of W.P.D. after having been here since December 14 on special work in the Section. As “Gee” walked out, he said, “Well,… Read More »Monday, February 16, 1942
Attended “Liaison Meeting”, State Dept., Under Secretary of State – Brazilian, Chile, Argentine questions – 10:00 A.M. Six weeks ago Gerow and I predicted to… Read More »Tuesday, February 10, 1942
Spent the entire day preparing drafts of President’s messages to MacArthur and Quezon. Long, difficult, and irritating. Both are babies. But now we’ll see what… Read More »Monday, February 9, 1942
Another long message on “strategy” to MacArthur. He sent in one extolling the virtues of the flank offensive. Wonder what he thinks we’ve been studying… Read More »Sunday, February 8, 1942
Mamie came yesterday. Living at Wardman.
Information that Chinese and British are finally getting together. We may save Burma yet! The Joint and Combined Staff work is terrible! Takes an inconceivable… Read More »Friday, February 6, 1942
Had to change our priorities in sending planes to Australia! ABDA is desperate! Fields getting bombed! Lost 4 B-17’s on ground; also 7 pursuits. We… Read More »Thursday, February 5, 1942
We’ve decided to shift a group of pursuits from ABDA to Australia, for use in N.E. against Jap attack. Hope it does some good. Allotted… Read More »Wednesday, February 4, 1942