<r> So the game started, i have mixed feelings about it. <br/>
I have been more busy after my vacation started than normal.<SM sm="00000007.gif">[sm=00000007.gif]</SM><br/>
My opponent had to wait for 15days for the first turn and was getting irritated so i abandoned some of my plans.<br/>
I went ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Historiker<br/>
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It is only turn two, so he has almost nothing, yet.<br/>
I wil plaster the field daily and don't forget, I have <B><s>[b]</s>reliable US torpedoes<e>[/b]</e></B>! [:D]
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Well he has trouble then, i would ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Historiker<br/>
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Don't worry [;)]<br/>
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I think I have 7CL, 1CA, 1BB, 1BC and 2AMCs in range. And, of course, I will use them [:)]
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I dont know the allied sides troops from memory but you can have naval and land ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Historiker<br/>
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Sure. I get stronger every day in this region. In the next two to three weeks, I will have two CVs and one CVL there, about 8 additional CLs, about 10 CAs and then, the british BBs will start coming...<br/>
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Also, all planes in the ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Historiker<br/>

<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Teikoku Kaigun<br/>
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Historiker<br/>
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Yes, he landed 170 AV in Sinkawang. The CVL was there for LR-CAP, the the CA seem to have been the surface protection. More than ...

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Yes, he landed 170 AV in Sinkawang. The CVL was there for LR-CAP, the the CA seem to have been the surface protection. More than week regarding 3 GB CL, 2BB/BC and 2 Dutch CL within one day steaming range...
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BTW, was he covering an invasion or what and if so what did he land with?

<t> I think you can get zeros and bettys in Miri by turn two. Mavis painting the area in both phases. Line of subs in front.<br/>
The CVL somewhere else.<br/>
The 2 Kongos and 4 CA should be together if moving there.<br/>
He must of assumed something and got very badly hurt.<br/>
Him expecting ...

Thats suicide, so weak units in Singkawang when you have heavy units roaming around.
Srange place to find the CVL especially.[&:]

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Mike Solli<br/>
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Teikoku Kaigun<br/>
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So im going with bypassing the Singapore and Philippines pockets to prevent more speed bumbs, what do the veterans say about this?[8|]<br/>
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The timetable for New Guinea ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Uncivil Engineer<br/>
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Teikoku Kaigun<br/>
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Have not been in my own computer for a few days so cant give specifics but i want to share the broad strokes of the plans so far.<br/>
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<B><s>[b]</s>December-January ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>I have never accelerated CV Hiyo, when can she be available? <e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>
Save the money, you have enough CVs in the beginning. Rather spend the HI in accelerating a 44 CV to get it in 43.
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Banzai! x4
Hoping it was a naval battle.[:)]

<t> So im going with bypassing the Singapore and Philippines pockets to prevent more speed bumbs, what do the veterans say about this?[8|]<br/>
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The timetable for New Guinea and Solomons is still open but it will probably be December-January.<br/>
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So is the possible Northern Pacific ...

<r> Have not been in my own computer for a few days so cant give specifics but i want to share the broad strokes of the plans so far.<br/>
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<B><s>[b]</s>December-January operations<e>[/b]</e></B>.<br/>
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<B><s>[b]</s>Philippines-Southern Borneo-Northern Celebes<e>[/b]</e></B><br/>
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<t> Another beginner question.<br/>
I have never accelerated CV Hiyo, when can she be available?<br/>
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I would like KB 2 ready by May and be agressive and force a fight or raise hell.<br/>
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Anyone have opinion in building more than one CVE? Thats the max i see point in.<br/>
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<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Mike Solli<br/>
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Just checked. 4 out of 5 look ok:<br/>
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Division - Leadership/Inspiration/Admin/Aggression/Land<br/>
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18 - 66/69/48/65/76<br/>
2 - 74/64/54/66/72<br/>
38 - 58/77/48/69/71<br/>
5 - 70/63/53/72/76<br/>
IG - 29/58/30/68/52 ...

<t> Here is the work in progress fleet composition, the idea is to put forward two strong area fleets from where to build task forces depending on situation. <br/>
I have still small fleets like the 5th under consideration but i have some 2nd line ships still available.<br/>
I might give the ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: obvert<br/>
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Dan Nichols<br/>
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They can't do it on the first few turns, but just sending 2 CVs to bomb Manilla port on day 2 and return to Truk is probably going to be a waste of resources. I don't expect there to be ...

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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Dan Nichols<br/>
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They can't do it on the first few turns, but just sending 2 CVs to bomb Manilla port on day 2 and return to Truk is probably going to be a waste of resources. I don't expect there to be any ships in port, and your PH attack will be weaker ...