September 3, 1914
Today we go on leave and I take the opportunity to visit my brother in the city. He has moved in the meantime and is… Read More »September 3, 1914
Tsingtao
September 2, 1914
From yesterday until today, I stood guard at the artillery depot. Upon my return to barracks I find out that they are just looking for… Read More »September 2, 1914
August 31, 1914
The weather is very stormy and there is much rain all day. The Japanese Torpedo-boat Destroyer Shituye runs aground at the little island of Lientao,… Read More »August 31, 1914
August 30, 1914
A sea mine is exploded in front of the “Haystack” by a Japanese torpedo-bast destroyer. The last railroad train leaves Tsingtao.
August 29, 1914
I stand guard today for the first time, at the artillery depot. This lies between two hills and consists of about thirty large and small… Read More »August 29, 1914
August 28, 1914
I am sworn in, together with fifteen other men. Cape Jaeschke is said to have been taken by the Japanese.
August 27, 1914
At 8:30 in the morning, one large and three small Japanese cruisers, besides four torpedo-boat destroyers appear from behind the “Haystack”. After maneuvering for a… Read More »August 27, 1914
August 25, 1914
Today I am appointed to carry food to the watches at the first aid station. Two big jugs, full of tea and soup are handed… Read More »August 25, 1914
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