August 28, 1945
Walk for one hour AM and PM with Tom Sawyer, Ferris and Anse. Storm seems definitely over. B 29 flew over 3 PM. We were… Read More »August 28, 1945
Walk for one hour AM and PM with Tom Sawyer, Ferris and Anse. Storm seems definitely over. B 29 flew over 3 PM. We were… Read More »August 28, 1945
We have just received the Free Philippines of August 23. It is reported therein that the Chinese troops will occupy various areas, among which is… Read More »August 27, 1945, Monday
Tomorrow the first invading conqueror in Japan’s history will land from the skies on Atsugi airfield. How do the Japanese feel? What do they think… Read More »27th August, 1945
Other than a decided improvement in chow, life pretty much as usual. Much speculation regarding the time of departure and much discontent that we’re still… Read More »August 27, 1945
The weather has postponed entry of the Americans into Japan. The first detachments were scheduled to land today with the formal surrender ceremony set for… Read More »26th August, 1945
Radiogram received to the effect that “collaborators” be taken to Manila on the first available transportation. This is true and definite now. We are now… Read More »August 26, 1945, Sunday
Continued high wind and intermittent rain. Seems to be keeping planes away. Many disappointed. Plethoric issue tooth powder and brushes and toilet paper (now that… Read More »August 26, 1945
American fighters flew low over Tokyo throughout the day. Most of the Japanese on the streets did not look up. One or two however shook… Read More »25th August, 1945
Laurel in Japan declared the Republic terminated on August 17, 1945. This is the date of surrender of Japan. This is the end of what… Read More »August 25, 1945, Saturday