<t>I just lost Noumea in a Scene 19 IJN 160% game.<br/>
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I had sent all ships back to Pearl, so with no Navy I'm done. <br/>
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My opponent landed the end of June and it took 3 weeks<br/>
to capture the base. I anticipated the attack so i'd<br/>
abandoned Luganville and Efate. Ultimately IJA ...

I frequently have the "Load Troops" line greyed out.

Just click the "Unload Cargo/Troops" button and the "Load Troops" line will turn on.

<t>My attitude toward this, Dave, is that the ships are being used in other theaters, e.g. the atlantic, northern or central pacific. So I<br/>
don't consider them just "sitting at Pearl." I just played an AI game where I was given 4 BB's over the entire campaign, and never was there more than one ...

You're absolutely right Admiral about the value of the engineers.


Unfortunately, the IJA never got around to manufacturing those
great bulldozers and other vehicles the US possesses in size.

<t>The turn I just played this AM in a PBEM game.<br/>
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Rabul was hit by 93 B17's showing 100+hits and<br/>
airfield damage went from 34 to 92<br/>
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Shortand has hit by 90+ B26's and<br/>
damage went from 40ish to 100.<br/>
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Unfortunately for me, as IJN- these bombers are as effective ...

Welcome home, elcid.

I'm really glad you are back.

Bill

The captain of I-5 is eagerly awaiting the chance to sink the
Long Island. With IJN FOW, it's already been reported sunk three times.

Dick

<t>How's this for a stupid pet trick.<br/>
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/08/42<br/>
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Weather: Overcast<br/>
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Sub attack near Russell Islands at 35,39<br/>
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Japanese Ships<br/>
AG 105, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy ...

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s>I'm playing Scenario 15 PBEM as Allies, it's the end of Dec 42. I'm attempting an invasion of Port Moresby. The IJN has been dented some, but is far from broken. TF202 with my three servicable carriers commanded by Spruance are tasked with providing CAP for the landing.<e ...

<t>Hi Admiral.<br/>
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I view the ships "In Pearl Harbor" issue on a completely different level. The ships are not actually at Pearl in reserve but in another theater altogether- Central Pacific, Atlantic . <br/>
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In a head to head game I'm playing - Jun 43 - there are 'at Pearl' 5 CV's 4 ...

<t>What a surprize when this fleet sub ran into this Banzai barge!!!<br/>
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/08/42<br/>
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Weather: Overcast<br/>
<br/>
Sub attack near Russell Islands at 35,39<br/>
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Japanese Ships<br/>
AG 105, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage<br/>
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Allied Ships<br ...

I agree with this.

Almost all 'ship sunk' reports are on this scrolling screen and do not make it onto the combat report.
I feel that a ship sunk report is worthy of a combat report.

The PBY performs Recon also.

Does altitude play a role in accuracy?

The SC's PC's etc. come in with daytime experience in the 40's and low 50's.

By just cruising around friendly waters a couple weeks you can
get the experience up to 55. This is alot like the 'training'
command for air groups.

Yes, you have to be careful with those fearless Hudson's.

Out of PM on Naval Attack they seem just to attack TF's at Rabul and Kavieng.

We're just huddled inside playing UV.

.what experience levels & altitudes do peeps recommend for air born ASW?

with experience levels under 80 I opt for 3000 feet. This will
usually spot the sub and direct the surface asw ships.
I'll use 1000 feet with air asw with exp over 80 to try to kill.

Saddam would just try to hide his CV's

The bases on New Caledonia are malaria free. Luganville and Efate units will degrade over time.

Being malaria free, Townsville always becomes my main western base.

<t>Congratulations Arto on defeating the great Mogami!<br/>
Wonderful AAR and narration, Mogami!<br/>
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As far as supply, TV is non-malarial for the IJA also, right?<br/>
Troops can stay in position there.<br/>
At LV IJA units would have to be rotated,lessening the size and<br ...