January 4, 1945 — Thursday
At 3:15 p.m. General MacArthur, General Marshall and Colonel Lehrbas, & Colonel Egebert came to President Osmeña’s office. They are leaving on M-1.
Douglas MacArthur
8th day, Jan. 4, 1945
Maj. Ben Hollero, DQM of 9th MD is here today with Capt. Nolan. They are rabid anti-puppets and pro-statehood elements. Maj. Hollero is a great… Read More »8th day, Jan. 4, 1945
January 1, 1945 — Monday
After spending an uncomfortable night at Head Quarters 5th Air Force Fighter Command invited by Colonel Parker, left 8:20 a.m. from Burauen Air Field on… Read More »January 1, 1945 — Monday
December 22, 1944
The events are developing kaleidoscopically. The Philippine government, reduced to the bare minimum, that is, to the members of the Cabinet—the multitude of government employees… Read More »December 22, 1944
December 17, 1944
Landings in Mindoro. Heard people talking about it in street-corners yesterday afternoon. The news spread like wild-fire: landings in Mindoro, Mindoro, Mindoro. The Japs are… Read More »December 17, 1944
November 22, 1944
It appears Sixth Army has decided to let me continue the fight here with few supplies. Personally, I don’t likethe news because I intend to… Read More »November 22, 1944
November 22, 1944
A total of 9,000 males are included in the first draft for compulsory labor in Jap airfields, port installations and other military establishments. The names… Read More »November 22, 1944
November 21, 1944 — Tuesday
It is 31 days since A day. Our situation is growing worse. The continuous rains have made the operations very hard. The mountainous terrain on… Read More »November 21, 1944 — Tuesday
November 19, 1944
Air raid. I can hear the roar of U.S. planes. There goes one explosion. Quite strong. Must have hit an oil tank. Sound of planes… Read More »November 19, 1944