Ok Moose, I'll bite! I have enlisted the help of Natasha and Boris to investigate reports of mysterious secret capabilities my leaders may possess!

Ah-ha!
Maybe that Swedish 'Wiki Leaks' fella knows sumthin' about it!

Hans, thanks for the tips. Trying to work out the strafing role in combat and you've been a great help.

Thanks Moose! As an old 'Rocky' fan, going all the way back to the 60's, I have the ability to decipher your last comment.
More pea soup please!

<t> Do you use them in a strafing role too, against shipping. Or just low level bombing. It's my understanding that the Wirraways were also useful in low level bombing attacks against IJ shipping. <br/>
Even playing against the Japanese AI, Port Moresby is an early target. Getting these units ...

In reviewing the several Leadership charts, I'm surprised to find that 'Aggression' has no effect other than defining 'Front Line' and 'Rear Area' leaders, at the Regiment/Brigade/Division level.

By attack bombers I meant single engine types, like Wirraway and any dive bombers
It's nice to know the P39's are usefull in the bombing role. The Russians used them successfully in the ground attack role.

<t> If I want a fighter sqdrn assigned as a bomber escort to srafe, how do I assign the mission altitude; at escort altitude or strafe altitude? Or maybe I want an attack bomber sqdn to strafe after it completes its run, how do I assign the altitude? In all cases, assuming the sqadrons are strafe ...

Lecivious says it's so. Sounds like 100PP in the bank. What say you, Moose? .......Anyone?

That's a really great site. Thank's for the lead.
I've never played the IJA, so very unfamiliar with their units.

<t> I'm playing Allies....does Nimitz got the job via the AI! Is That what your saying?<br/>
Re Percival.......very bad stats! My logic, assuming a game against the IJ AI and following a more or less 'historical' play; and not reinforcing Singers (they go to northern India for a future Burma ...

Is it worth the 150 PP to replace Percival in Singers? Should I do this ASAP?
Does replacing Kimmel with Nimitz make much of a difference at PH?

Generally........
How many men in an IJ Infantry Division?
How long does it take an IJA Div. to recover from 50% AV loss?
In my latest game (Dec 8 Scenario) the IJA has about 80k casualties by Jan 29, '42. Is that significant?

I too, took it to mean some degree of damage; system damage from near misses that 'rattle' a sub.

<t> CR, I'm playing the AI, and I expect it to play out on somewhat 'historical' lines. I'm playing the Dec 8th scenario because it gives me the Repulse and POW intact, allowing me to weild an offensive punch. (Not into mods, although 'Da Babes' appears interesting.)<br/>
Play PBEM..........! Ha! I ...

I would think that NAV skill increases with the commanders experience. At least I hope so. I would als think Commanders with high NAV skill are less prone to ASW attack, but I can't prove it.

<t> Gentlemen, your discussions give much pause for thought. Your insights are appreciated.<br/>
I neither want to do a full Sir Robin nor commit valuable forces too early. My inclination is building a series of speed bumps. With any luck, and supply from Palembang and Soerabaja, Singapore can hold ...

<t> I am, as usual, humbled to receive replies from two of WitP AE's brightest stars. I went immediately to the posts you referenced Canoerebel. Still, I'm locked in indecision, regarding Singapore.<br/>
While I agree with some, that these two Brigades are the backbone of Singapore's ground defense ...

<r> I'm playing Dec 8 Full Campaign, with the latest Beta and using Sardukar's set-up as a general guide.<br/>
I know this topic has been discussed many times, but perhaps it can be revisited in light of Michael's excellent work and player experience over the years.<br/>
Pros and Cons: Pull them ...

I've been avoiding the task of reloading Tracker. I'll get to it some day when I rediscover ambition and energy again!