<t> There is a big difference between losing one (or two) engines "in flight" as in at altitude and with airspeed, and losing an engine (or God forbid two) on takeoff when airspeed is low and there is little to no altitude available to maneuver/recover. <br/>
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B-29s could probably fly safely ...

Very sad to hear. My heart goes out to the families of the victims.

Those look like some hefty carrier aircraft losses. 175ish total, including 140 DB/TB.

Mike

I'd say it appears to be a minesweeper based on the davits/cranes on the stern. Fits with the overall apparent size and armament as well. I do agree that it appear to be Commonwealth from the general styling.

<r> I agree with the general consensus. His videos are entertaining, but a little bit of a mixed bag for accuracy. <br/>
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For Medieval weapons, armor, and what not, I would also recommend <LINK link="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt14YOvYhd5FCGCwcjhrOdA"><s>[link=https://www.youtube.com ...

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Our technology has advanced so rapidly but sometimes that seems to lead to regression.<br/>
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Computers are amazing things, but we cram movies with CGI that is awful. Then you ...

I am not sure if the biologics are placed in a scenario typically as a torpedo sink. Mostly I think they are intended to be simple distractions, although I think they can be used as temporary concealment to hide behind.

Mike

<t> That was nail biter to the very end. Even with the Pats up 14 at the half, you knew that wasn't going to be nearly enough.<br/>
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With Mahomes in the pocket though, I think KC is gonna be a contender every year for a while. Amazing to watch him play. With a little more experience and a ...

<t> Have you looked at the relative Anti-Soft values for the Japanese? I am wondering if there was a general slowing of anti-soft value/creep to slow down the casualty rate, but the ratios are similar? I don't really have much experience with the unit values to know how much effect these changes ...

<t> One problem I find in much of the military development (especially the US Navy), is that they accept insane levels of development risk all at the same time with new platforms. In the years after WWII when technology was advancing rapidly, the Navy typically tried things out incrementally first ...

Hmmm, the combat reports for those encounters both say "3 mines cleared". Seems more like 9 mines in the first and 10 in the second. [:D]

Mike

I am fairly actively reading both of the AARs, so generally just lurking on both

I always thought the main title music to Force 10 from Navarone was excellent.

Force 10 from Navarone Main Theme

<t> If you get back to the area, the USS Albacore (cold war era experimental submarine) is located in Portsmouth, NH. <br/>
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As part of a Boy Scout trip with my son, we got to spend the night at Battleship Cove in Fall River. We slept on bunks in the Massachusetts and others slept on the Joe ...

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Not to mention the frustration level this is probably generating in your opponent. If you can get him worked up enough to "Hulk smash" that might open up opportunities to really do some damage.

Mike

DD Downes, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Considering the Downes was in drydock on Dec 7, that torpedo hit was a work of genius. Banzai!!!! [:D]

Mike

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That was a figment of John's imagination. I did not have TFs of small fry out front to soak off enemy attacks - neither during the Great Naval Battle of Wake Island nor at any other time in the game. John thought I did. He was wrong.<br ...

Dan,

Thank you for taking the time to share a tremendous game with the members of this site and congrats on the victory.

Mike

John,

Thank you for taking the time to share a tremendous game with the members of this site.

Mike