February 12, 1942
The impregnable fortress of Singapore, bastion of British imperialism in the Orient, has fallen. According to Domei, the flag of the Rising Sun was hoisted… Read More »February 12, 1942
1942
February 12, 1942
Was taken seriously ill with food poisoning this morning and went to bed. This afternoon had a temperature of 103 degrees and went to the… Read More »February 12, 1942
February 12, 1942
Manila Singapore falls. This is bad news. Singapore Naval base was very necessary for refueling of convoy. They will be very depressed in Bataan.… Read More »February 12, 1942
Feb. 8th to 12th Incl., 1942
Continued fighting to clean up the points. Tanks used against enemy; one tank had all men in it killed and burned to death. Had to… Read More »Feb. 8th to 12th Incl., 1942
February 12, 1942
SINGAPORE Falls! This was the headline that greeted us in the morning rag. The camp was stunned. People went about their work sadly and dejectedly.… Read More »February 12, 1942
February 11, 1942
Day quiet. Learned in the evening that Sqd’n is moving to a field, sure is good. Men will now be doing something they are trained… Read More »February 11, 1942
February 11, 1942 — Wednesday
Had a Cabinet Meeting. The reply of President Roosevelt to President Quezon’s radio was received. No, was the reply. It also allowed General MacArthur to… Read More »February 11, 1942 — Wednesday
February 11th, Wednesday
Routine bombing front and rear. Dull activity on tront and sporadic reconnaissance. General King now has many fake artillery posItions to lure the Nips. Since… Read More »February 11th, Wednesday
February 11, 1942
The NARIC will purchase rice in Nueva Ecija, Tarlac and Pampanga. I am worried about the unsettled conditions, the lack of peace and order, the… Read More »February 11, 1942