Monday, March 9, 1942
General McNaughton (commanding Canadians in Britain) came to see me. He believes in attacking in Europe (thank God). He’s over here in an effort to… Read More »Monday, March 9, 1942
General McNaughton (commanding Canadians in Britain) came to see me. He believes in attacking in Europe (thank God). He’s over here in an effort to… Read More »Monday, March 9, 1942
ABDA area is gone. Java is occupied almost completely. The task of reorganizing a command in S.W. Pacific is under study. Australians have made a… Read More »Sunday, March 8, 1942
I wonder when were going to get the dope on landing craft! I’ve got McCarthy trying it now. But no one seems to give a… Read More »Saturday, February 28, 1942
MacArthur says, in effect, “Not now“. I think he is right! This psychological warfare business is going to fall right into the lap of W.P.D.,… Read More »Tuesday, February 24, 1942
Message to Macarthur was approved by President and dispatched. I’m dubious about the thing! I cannot help believing that we are disturbed by editorials and… Read More »Monday, February 23, 1942
Went to General Marshall’s for Sunday dinner in honor of General Chu and Dr. T. V. Soong – both Chinese. Longest I’ve been out of… Read More »Sunday, February 22, 1942
Had a meeting with the Navy. One encouraging sign was that they have come to recognize the need for cargo ships! But they’d like us… Read More »Thursday, February 19, 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