24 November 1944
A great hullabaloo during breakfast. Six Jap planes—bombers and fighters—hell-roaring over the harbour and town. Flak everywhere. A 50-callibre bullet hit the earth near my… Read More »24 November 1944
A great hullabaloo during breakfast. Six Jap planes—bombers and fighters—hell-roaring over the harbour and town. Flak everywhere. A 50-callibre bullet hit the earth near my… Read More »24 November 1944
Over 4000 letters are being censored and 1000 were distributed today. I received one of June 16, 1944, indicating my uncle’s death. Captain Nogi came… Read More »November 24, 1944
Arrived Philippine Islands. Guarding Leyte Gulf in company with: NEW MEXICO (BB 40) COLORADO (BB 45) MARYLAND (BB 464) WEST VIRGINIA (BB 48) CTG 77.2… Read More »November 24, 1944
A strange world we live in! The most welcome sound is the smooth and easy drone of our own planes, the most eagerly awaited sight… Read More »November 24, 1944
We had thanksgiving dinner. I invited General Willoughby to dine with us. Dinner was considerably delayed due to an air raid warning. Finally we decided… Read More »November 23, 1944 — Thursday
The night was quiet and there was a half moon. After breakfast we all worked at cleaning the floor downstairs which was covered with mud.… Read More »November 23, 1944
5:30 p.m. After dinner I had a conference with Director General Yoshida and Mr. Kawamoto, and Director General Yoshida in that parley supported my views and… Read More »November 23, 1944
Nov. 23rd No action – few rumors – Thanksgiving menu – 1 scoop rice, 4 oz thin vegetable gravy, 1 oz radish tops – But,… Read More »November 23, 1944
Front of stoves caved in this morning. This was inevitable and have spoken to Japanese about 3 times. They report that they have no cement… Read More »November 23, 1944