February 6, 1942 – Friday
The President called a Cabinet Meeting at 9 a.m. He was depressed and talked to us of his impression regarding the war and the situation… Read More »February 6, 1942 – Friday
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February 6, 1942
The boys surprised us with an exceptionally good lunch. To plain boiled rice, given us by neighbors on the other side of the abandoned truck… Read More »February 6, 1942
February 6, 1942
Day quiet. Little air activity lately. Sqd. to stay on Agl.Pt. for a while. A couple of inter island boats have come in recently. It… Read More »February 6, 1942
February 6th, Friday
Routine bombing front and rear areas. Some of our men show definite signs of intense nerve fatigue. Others are getting used to the constant bombing.… Read More »February 6th, Friday
Friday, February 6, 1942
Information that Chinese and British are finally getting together. We may save Burma yet! The Joint and Combined Staff work is terrible! Takes an inconceivable… Read More »Friday, February 6, 1942
February 6, 1942
Col. T. Uzaki, head of the Army’s food division, together with six other Japanese, went to San Fernando and other towns accompanied by Julian Reyes,… Read More »February 6, 1942
February 6, 1942
I was told today about an incident which revealed that Japan has prepared well to occupy these islands. The incident was recounted by a Spanish… Read More »February 6, 1942
February 6, 1942
We had a little excitement here today for a change. The Japs opened up on us with artillery from the mainland south of here and… Read More »February 6, 1942
February 6, 1942
About four this afternoon, three Japanese planes flew low over us, apparently on their way back to Manila. As the last plane passed over our… Read More »February 6, 1942