16 Feb. ’45
One Martin shot down. One heavy tank is seen … the enemy comes fighting vigorously and bravely using superior weapons. The automatic rifle is one… Read More »16 Feb. ’45
One Martin shot down. One heavy tank is seen … the enemy comes fighting vigorously and bravely using superior weapons. The automatic rifle is one… Read More »16 Feb. ’45
Friendly planes cannot be used. Tanks approach, it becomes a fierce fight. We have many disadvantages. Five men from this Machine Gun Unit went to… Read More »15 Feb. ’45
A provost official –one of the many new friends with whom we had been fraternizing– offered me a trip to Manila in his jeep. I… Read More »Manila, February 15, 1945
According to reports our troops to the rear are said to be preparing for a general attack. It seems that we may have support from… Read More »14 Feb. ’45
Proceeded to Manila.
Papa cooked some cassava and we ate it with sugar. Also a sip each of coffee. We didn’t care to eat. Now there is a… Read More »Tuesday, February 13, 1945
Enemy tanks are lurking in the vicinity of Banzai Bridge [Jones Bridge]. Our attack preparation has been completed. I am now on guard duty at… Read More »13 Feb. ’45
The enemy approaches closer and closer; concurrently, we cannot cope with the enemy’s concentrated fire. Positions and houses are either destroyed or burnt. It is… Read More »13 Feb. ’45
We went back to our place and cleaned up the debris and swept inches and inches of ashes which burned our feet. Then we soaked… Read More »Monday, February 12, 1945