February 18, 1945
The evenings are a nightmare. They bring a rosary of shocks produced by powerful guns which, from New Manila and Grace Park, strike at Ermita… Read More »February 18, 1945
German Club
February 13, 1945
Yesterday was wonderful, both wonderful and sad. The Americans are here, but it seems it is not yet over. The battle in the center of… Read More »February 13, 1945
May 1, 1936
(Labor Day). Manila quiet; but there are pictures in the press of policemen trying on gas masks, which would naturally work for quiet! I saw… Read More »May 1, 1936
August 3, 1914
Germany declares war on France. The 3rd Company of the East-Asiatic Detachment of Marines arrives at Syfang at noon. The SMS. Iltis is decommissioned. (Manila).… Read More »August 3, 1914