The cavalry and their last charge, December 1941-January 1942
One of the great romantic stories of World War II, is of Polish lancers bravely
Victor Buencamino
Bataan, 1942: views of a father and his son
(Revised, April 8, 2017) The Philippine Diary Project includes the diaries of a father
July 5, 1945 Thursday
This is one of my happiest days. I finally received a letter from my wife.
December 26, 1944
Manila Japs moving out. Truck after truck loaded with troops evacuating Manila. All Jap cars
November 9, 1944
Just woke up from my siesta because the rain was entering the window. It looks
November 5, 1944
Just came out of the shelter so I’m quite dirty right now. The bombing was
November 2, 1944
Must hurry writing this stuff because Joe’s waiting for me outside. Nothing much today. None
October 31, 1944
It’s three in the afternoon. Vic’s listening to the radio. Papa is reading Willoughby’s Maneuvers
October 29, 1944
Went to Mass with Mama and Neneng at 6:30. It was still dark. We didn’t