8 Feb. ’45
All men are ready to take up arms. Artillery smoke and shells rain fiercely. Black smoke curls up. The water main is unusable; a well… Read More »8 Feb. ’45
Diary of Unidentified Japanese Naval Person
7 Feb. ’45
The howitzer fire of our forces and that of the enemy becomes intense we hear that there are many wounded and killed.
6 Feb. ’45
In the morning an observation plane made its appearance but due to fire from our Machine Gun Unit, it crashed. During the afternoon, a North… Read More »6 Feb. ’45
5 Feb. ’45
Consolidated, North American and Lockheed planes attack incessantly. Our ground artillery fire becomes intense. Flames are leaping up from within Manila and it is like… Read More »5 Feb. ’45
4 Feb. ’45
The rifle fire is getting closer and closer. Howitzer shells fall near; there is great danger. Took cover. The reports are bad. Combat rations distributed.
3 Feb. ’45
After dark rifle fire is heard. It can be estimated that the strength of the enemy’s motorized unit is approximately three battalions. All personnel will… Read More »3 Feb. ’45
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