<t> For any phib assault, *especially* against an atoll, you must bring LOTS of supply. Include cargo transports loaded only w/ supply in the initial wave as well as the 2nd-wave TF. Of course you want to banjo the defenders w/ max Assault Value, but they have no combat value if they have no supply ...

The majority of my Bombardment missions occur during the Night naval movement phase, usually (but not always) the TF's #flagship leads the Bombardment. Its floatplanes must be set to Night Recon mission, range = 0.

I view PPs as a long-term strategic resource, & rarely change a 'tactical' unit leader, & only if that leader will be retained. Spending PP to change the leader of an air-unit's subgroup would be last on my list.

Thx for this info, it was on my list of 'things I need to look up in the manual.'
I had forgotten that it's the # of aircraft, not the # of carriers, that controls the situation.

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Anyhow, even were Alfred to declare that "Subs do not influence sigint" I would still probably play that way. It just feels good.[:)]<br/>

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There's prob'ly more than a few aspects of my gameplay that are purely ...

<t> Gotta give an appreciative "thank you" to y'all for your helpful responses - it's been a few years since I was active here, & it's great to see some familiar folks are still around & took a minute to help me out. Also I rec'd a drive-by strafing from a Gorn, which gave me a smile.<br/>
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<t> Thank you for the advices, BBf.<br/>
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I'm playing a sorta cobbled-together combo of a new load from the game CD, a d/l of beta update 1125 & some stuff<br/>
I had on a save-stick from my previous laptop.<br/>
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The map shows a (functioning) base (Masirah @ 29,3) - is that the one ...

<t> I am playing a DBB-B 'Hakko Ichio' campaign against the IJ AI, using Extended Maps & a 2-day cycle. 2 probs are showing at this area.<br/>
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1) A minor prob at their 'Exit to on-map' boxes (hexes 16,2 & 38,2) - I can't click on these hexes to examine the TFs. Their tool-tip pop-ups appear ...

<t> Well my old box died about 7 weeks ago, leaving me hanging around September 44 in a DBB-B scenario #28(?) game against the IJ AI. I was upset to lose that action, 'cos I was really starting to bring the hurt - but mebbe it was for the best, as I needed to focus on social/family life for the ...

<t> There's a (negligible) loss of 1 VP per turn for each base that is under-garrisoned. The damage created at an under-garrisoned base is usually low, but will be cumulative. IMO the partisan attack is randomized, I've seen substantial (70+) damage to airbases more than once.<br/>
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<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: boldrobot<br/>
3. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor didn't manage to sink any BBs, but of course it heavily damaged many of<br/>
them. I've read that the best move is to eventually send these guys to the West Coast to complete their repairs.<br/>
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<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: boldrobot<br/>
7. Less of a question than an observation, but in my game, the AI has decided to park KB at Makassar for like...<br/>
the last two weeks (it is now January 17). I've put a few Dutch subs in the same hex and they put a single torpedo<br/>
into Kaga ...

Hurrah for Miss Torpedo 1952!

Ughfortunately, I'm set to 'use historical' in my prefs, so most often I get the "Missed Torpedo" message.

<t> The HQa can purchase torps, but one should also click over to set its TOE to maintain a desired # of torps, and set its Replacements ON.<br/>
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I always keep at least 1 USN PBY-5 airgroup staffed with high NavT pilots. The planes can carry 2 torps each & can deliver serious smack. Based in ...

<t> I always had the impression that an Amph Force HQm loaded on an AGC would give a combat bonus (if prepped for the Target) as well as a substantial unload assistance - I made sure that the HQm's commander had a doubleplusgood Land combat rating.<br/>
It's possible to load all of an HQm onto an ...

<t> Not sure what you're looking for here, but the only 'secret source' that I've read of was Richard Sorge, a Russian spy who was a diplomat IIRC.<br/>
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The USN had personnel based in Japan pre-war, of 2 types. Naval attaches, part of the diplomatic mission; & 'language officers' charged w ...

<t> Your 7-hex NW of Guam location sounds about right to me, mebbe you can assign those TFs to a patrol zone in that area, w/ a planned rendezvous with an AO TF. I'm avid to read about your Marianas landings, because I suspect there are more IJ LCUs present than your recon has discovered. I expect a ...

I trust you will rein in your pursuit of KB before you get drawn too far north - hungry Betties from Iwo, Okinawa & the HI are hungry.

<t> Hi Rusty,<br/>
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Your post is a useful analysis! I'd like to add some things:<br/>
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1) Level 5 airfield is necessary not only to reduce ops-losses, but 4E bombers need it in order to carry their full bomb load.<br/>
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2) The USN PBY-5 can be a highly effective torpedo-bomber ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Rogue187<br/>
*Sitting in the back, waving hand* I have a question! For the air groups that are scheduled early withdraw (Mid 1942 and earlier) is it better to just withdraw them right off the bat and free up the space? Or is it better to hold on them and train ...