12 Feb. ’45
It is said that the main strength of our Army Forces is to the rear of the enemy and is preparing for a general attack.… Read More »12 Feb. ’45
It is said that the main strength of our Army Forces is to the rear of the enemy and is preparing for a general attack.… Read More »12 Feb. ’45
A feeling of depression has overtaken the Japanese. Everyone expected Yamashita to do something big in honor of yesterday’s festival. Kigen-setsu, empire foundation day. But… Read More »12th February 1945
Empire Day. Since today in Empire Day we can count on a general attack carried out by our troops. Several dozen enemy planes attacked. Fierce… Read More »11 Feb. ’45
We had breakfast and started doing our housework but once in a while we would jump down the trapdoor to the dugout because of the… Read More »Sunday, February 11, 1945
According to Headquarters we will carry out at least a desperate stand. Part of the enemy tank unit was driven back. Several dozen enemy planes… Read More »10 Feb. ’45
When it got bright we started fixing our house. We were preparing the whole day to run away. For my knapsack I got a nepa… Read More »Saturday, February 10, 1945
The Japanese were buoyant this morning. All the vernaculars have headlined a delphic boast from Yamashita: “The enemy is in my stomach.” It is, I… Read More »10th February 1945
Burned 1000 guerrillas to death tonight. [most probably Fort Santiago]
“No water”, we cannot use the water from the water main. Quenched my thirst with muddy water. The enemy motorized unit approaches –We will withdraw to… Read More »9 Feb. ’45