August 22 and 23, 1914
This morning we march to Point Iltis where we build trenches which are to control the beaches and stop possible landing parties. In the afternoon,… Read More »August 22 and 23, 1914
Diary of Anonymous German Reservist in Manila
August 20 and 21, 1914
We get up at half past five, wash ourselves at the pump, eat breakfast which consists of coffee and black bread, and fall in at… Read More »August 20 and 21, 1914
August 19, 1914
I fall in for the first time. The company is redivisioned and assigned to its quarters. We are ten in our room. The infantry posts… Read More »August 19, 1914
August 18, 1914
At seven in the morning I return to barracks. During the forenoon I am examined and am found to be acceptable. The same afternoon we… Read More »August 18, 1914
August 17, 1914
At seven in the morning we arrive at Tsinanfu, where we have to change cars for Tsingtao. The Shantung railway which is to take us,… Read More »August 17, 1914
August 16, 1914
A grand field service is held in front of the Bismark Barracks on the Iltis Square.
August 15, 1914
We arrive in Nanking, and pass over the Yangtse to take the Pukow-Tientsin train in Pukow. Three more Germans have joined our party who are… Read More »August 15, 1914
August 14, 1914
I arrive at Shanghai, and have my baggage brought to the Hotel Kalee. Then I go to see the Consul right away, together with the… Read More »August 14, 1914
August 13, 1914
The German cable on the Island of Yap is destroyed. The S.M.S. Torpedo-boat, S-90 arrives in the harbor at noon, returning from a trip of… Read More »August 13, 1914
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