1922 Grand Campaign: Rysynok (J) vs. Connfire (A)

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/03/22
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At the League of Nations, Chinese diplomats are given a message to meet with Japanese diplomats at a small cafe on a side street in Geneva, to discuss an opportunity to end the tensions between the two nations. The Chinese are given strict instructions that this is a secret meeting.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/04/22
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Meeting unofficially in a Geneva cafe, Japanese League representatives communicate to their Chinese counterparts (speaking in Mandarin) "The Japanese government secretly asks the Chinese government for a 5-year lease of Shanghai, Tientsin, and Canton to deal with the growing threat of "'Southern Barbarians'".

Taken completely by surprise by this initiative, after a brief pause, the Chinese diplomats ask how this arrangement will benefit China. The Japanese reply "Peace, and lasting security from Western imperialism". The Chinese state they do not have the authority to make such an important agreement, and ask for two days for their government to issue instructions. The Japanese reply they will wait, suggests that the Chinese choose wisely, and warn that leaking information shared at the meeting at this time will cause severe damage to Sino-Japanese relations. A meeting is set up, in a Japanese buisnessman's private villa outside of Geneva, in 48 hours.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/05/22
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[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/06/22
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ASW attack at 101,74

Japanese Ships
SS UC-99 (O5)

Allied Ships
DD Chauncey
DD Swasey
DD McDermut
DD Hamilton
DD Boggs

Meeting at the villa of a Japanese businessman outside of Geneva, Japanese and Chinese League of Nations representatives hold their second meeting regarding leasing key Chinese bases. It is noted that the Japanese military attaché is also in attendance.

After exchanging pleasantries, the head Chinese delegate, in an obviously prepared speech, states "The government of the Republic of China has instructed me to communicate that will not be possible at this time to honor the generous Japanese request. As a Republic, our leaders must answer to the people, and such an arrangement would not be politically feasible in the current climate.

"However, the Chinese government is extremely delighted that the honorable Japanese government used diplomacy, rather then resorting to threats or military action, to further its aims. It is hoped that this sterling example will be imitated by the European and American colonial powers. Such gracious behavior by the Japanese government will no doubt improve the recent strained relations between our two peoples, and lead to lasting cooperation and peace in our time- up to and including reconsidering the Japanese proposal at a later date".

After an uncomfortably long silence, the head of the Japanese delegation replies "The Japanese government reminds our Chinese neighbors that the European and American threat to Asia is imminent. Even now, no Chinese ship is able to conduct safe merchant shipping without running into enemy submarines right in Chinese home ports".

The Chinese delegate answers ""The Chinese government acknowledges the difficulties the current war in Asia has caused. Nevertheless, we feel this is a temporary inconvenience which will be solved through peace. The Republic is confident that the answer to peace is not additional colonialism, or to conduct a treaty which will broaden the war to include China, Chinese territory, or additional powers. As previously stated, our Republic represents its people, and we are confident that the desired arrangement would be against the wishes of it's citizens at this time".

After another long silence, the Japanese delegate states "Then I'm afraid we have nothing further to discuss. These negotiations must remain secret at this time, at the risk of severely damaging relations between our two countries", and leaves the room, with the rest of the Japanese delegation in tow. The Chinese are then politely escorted out of the house by servants.

That night, and for the next couple days, a number of spies report to their respective governments an unusual amount of coded telegraphs between Peking and Tokyo into and out of Geneva.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/07/22
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/08/22
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[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/09/22
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Sub attack near Tsingtao at 55,34

Japanese Ships
DD Kaba
DD Kaede
DD Kashiwa
DD Matsu
DD Warabi
DD Hagi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Take
DD Nashi
DD Momi
DD Namikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Nadakaze
DD Sawakaze
DD Minekaze
DD Hamakaze

Allied Ships
SS S-17

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ASW attack near Tsingtao at 55,34

Japanese Ships
DD Kaede
DD Kashiwa
DD Matsu
DD Kaba
DD Warabi
DD Hagi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Take
DD Nashi
DD Momi
DD Namikaze

Allied Ships
SS S-17

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/10/22

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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AK Muko Maru, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (she sank the next day)

Allied Ships
SS R-14

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Sub attack near Tsingtao at 55,34

Japanese Ships
DD Matsu
DD Kaede
DD Kashiwa
DD Kaba
DD Warabi
DD Hagi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Take
DD Nashi
DD Momi
DD Namikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Nadakaze
DD Sawakaze
DD Minekaze
DD Hamakaze

Allied Ships
SS S-17

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/11/22

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ASW attack near Tsingtao at 55,34

Japanese Ships
DD Kaede
DD Kashiwa
DD Matsu

Allied Ships
SS S-17

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ASW attack near Tsingtao at 55,34

Japanese Ships
DD Hasu
DD Ashi
DD Susuki
DD Aoi
DD Kagero

Allied Ships
SS S-17

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Sub attack near Tsingtao at 55,34

Japanese Ships
DD Kaki
DD Hasu
DD Ashi
DD Susuki
DD Aoi
DD Kagero

Allied Ships
SS S-17, hits 1

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ASW attack near Tsingtao at 55,34

Japanese Ships
DD Yanagi
DD Hinoki
DD Kashi
DD Momo
DD Kiri
DD Kuwa
DD Nara
DD Tanikaze

Allied Ships
SS S-17

Okaaay - I'm starting to get the impression he doesn't want my subs off Tsingtao anymore [:)]. That's one lucky submarine.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/12/22
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ASW attack at 63,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kusunoki
DD Katsura
DD Sakura
DD Tade
DD Kaya
DD Umikaze
DD Yukaze
DD Yakaze

Allied Ships
SS R-10

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ASW attack at 63,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kusunoki

Allied Ships
SS R-10, hits 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/13/22

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Sub attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kusunoki
DD Katsura
DD Sakura
DD Tade
DD Kaya
DD Umikaze
DD Yukaze
DD Yakaze

Allied Ships
SS R-22, hits 1

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ASW attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kusunoki

Allied Ships
SS R-27

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/14/22

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ASW attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kusunoki
DD Katsura
DD Sakura
DD Tade
DD Kaya
DD Umikaze
DD Yukaze
DD Yakaze

Allied Ships
SS R-27, hits 1, on fire

For Immediate Release from United Press International

State Department Warns China of Jap Attack

China was formally warned this morning that a Japanese attack may be imminent. Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes personally called upon the Chinese embassy this morning. At noon, the State Department issued the following press release to the UPI and other news sources:

For several weeks, US submarines have, at great risk to their crews, been monitoring Japanese shipping in the Yellow Sea. These brave ships have sunk several Japanese transports loaded with troops, as well as a few warships. An extraordinary amount of Japanese naval activity has been observed at the former German colony of Tsingtao on the Shangdong Peninsula. This has been matched by a massive build-up of land forces, confirmed by offshore observation and brave landing parties. In two cases, photographs were taken of large encampments outside of Tsingtao. We shared these photographs with the Chinese this morning. One submarine in particular, USS S-17, barely escaped after being attacked by an unusually large number of warships off Tsingtao within the last few days.

The United States does not have any interest in the South China Sea. Indeed, the only other country besides Japan with territory along that body of water is the Republic of China. The United States therefore warns China, as well as the world, that we firmly believe Japan will soon invade China from Tsingtao, with the intent of subjugating its territory and peaceful population just as it did several months ago when it brutally invaded the Philippines.

# # #

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/15/22
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Sub attack at 57,38

Japanese Ships
AP Ayaha Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS S-6

In Geneva, the Chinese delegation is visited by the head of the Japanese League of Nations delegation. Insisting he must meet alone with his Chinese counterpart. The meeting lasts only a few minutes. The Japanese delegate states:

"I have been instructed to inform the Republic of China, that Japan will be conducting major military exercises in South China Sea the third week of January. To avoid any unfortunate incidents, we strongly suggest the Chinese Navy stay in port during that time. Please consider this privileged information, and sharing it with anyone outside of the most highest levels of your government will be considered a serious affront to Japan".

Once again, spies from several countries note a large amount of communications on the cables between Peking and Geneva this evening.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/16/22

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Sub attack near Bikini at 78,76

Japanese Ships
AK Hikosan Maru, Shell hits 2

Allied Ships
SS R-13

The head of the Chinese League of Nations delegation abruptly announces he must return to China for personal reasons. His deputy will be in charge until he is replaced. He, his aide, and a small security detachment take the first train out of Geneva for Marseilles. That evening, he boards a French ship bound for Canton. It is noted that the diplomat appears extremely worried.

Diplomats from several countries try in vain to ask the remaining Chinese diplomats the reason for their leader's sudden departure.


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/17/22

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[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/18/22
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/19/22

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Sub attack at 63,45

Japanese Ships
AS Momoha Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS R-22

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Sub attack near Bikini at 78,76

Japanese Ships
AS Nagato Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage (she sank)

Allied Ships
SS R-13

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/20/22

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/21/22
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Sub attack at 65,46

Japanese Ships
AS Momoha Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-21

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/22/22
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/23/22
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As the French passenger ship carrying the Chinese League of Nations to Canton diplomat crosses the Mediterranean, it is noted that he isolates himself from all non-Chinese. He is friendly with the Chinese nationals, most of whom are crew on the ship, however, and can be seen conversing with them in Mandarin.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/24/22
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Sub attack at 56,37

Japanese Ships
AP Kimishima Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-6

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ASW attack at 64,45

Japanese Ships
AMC Nitian Maru
AMC Nitiai Maru
AMC Nissyu Maru
AMC Nichizui Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-18, hits 1, on fire

uh oh.

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ASW attack at 63,45

Japanese Ships
DD Sakaki
DD Tachibana
DD Yomogi
DD Kuri
DD Maki
DD Keyaki

Allied Ships
SS R-22

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/25/22

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ASW attack at 87,58

Japanese Ships
AMC Sansho Maru
AMC Oyashima Maru
AMC Tien Lee
AMC Fukushu Maru
AMC Taki Maru
AMC Fumishima Maru
AMC Shinyo Maru #5
AMC Eizan Maru
AMC Shigure Maru
AMC Zuiko Maru
AMC Yamazuki Maru
AMC Yamayuri Maru
AMC Yamaura Maru
AMC Yahiko Maru
AMC Tyoko Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-14

Yep, its been 6 months since the game started. LOTs of AMCs hunting my subs.
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ASW attack at 62,45

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamabuki Maru
AMC Yamabiko Maru
AMC Toa Maru
AMC Thames Maru
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Syozin Maru
AMC Sumatra Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Sagara Maru
AMC Sagami Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-17

The captain of the French passenger ship carrying the Chinese League diplomat holds a Christmas celebration that lasts late into the night, as the ship finishes its crossing across the Mediterranean on its way to Canton. The Chinese diplomat participates, many passengers seeing him for the first time. He ends up drinking heavily, holding court at the bar and speaking in Mandarin with the bartender, who is from Hong Kong. The bartender seems to be listening intently to every word the diplomat says, and both seem very concerned about something. A Japanese businessman sits across the room, alone, drinking only water, watching the two.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/26/22

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ASW attack at 87,58

Japanese Ships
AMC Olympia Maru
AMC Noto Maru
AMC Norfolk Maru
AMC Nitiryu Maru
AMC Nitiren Maru
AMC Lima Maru
AMC Koyu Maru
AMC Kotoku Maru
AMC Kosin Maru
AMC Kosei Maru
AMC Kongo Maru
AMC Komaki Maru
AMC Koki Maru
AMC Kohuku Maru
AMC Kinugasa Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-14

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ASW attack at 63,45

Japanese Ships
DD Sakaki
DD Tachibana
DD Yomogi
DD Kuri
DD Maki
DD Keyaki

Allied Ships
SS R-22, hits 1

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ASW attack at 63,45

Japanese Ships
DD Kusunoki
DD Katsura

Allied Ships
SS R-22, hits 1

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ASW attack at 65,46

Japanese Ships
AMC Nitian Maru
AMC Nitiai Maru
AMC Nissyu Maru
AMC Nichizui Maru
AMC Naples Maru
AMC Nankai Maru
AMC Nana Maru
AMC Nagoya Maru
AMC Muroran Maru
AMC Morioka Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-2

As the French passenger ship approaches Port Said, the Chinese diplomat and his aide-de-camp are both discovered missing. A few passenger, nursing hangovers from the pervious night's festivities, seem to recall hearing a cry and a splash in the dead of night. An investigation from the captain concludes they must have fallen overboard, probably due to intoxication on the pitching deck.

The Japanese businessmen starts sitting at the ship's bar that afternoon. Some find it a bit odd, as he had ever been seen at the bar before, most of the passengers had too much to drink last night anyway, and the bartender is no where to be found.

That evening, as the ship passes the breakwater at Port Said, the missing Hong Kong bartender suddenly emerges, dives overboard, and starts swimming for shore. Half a minute later, the Japanese businessman dives overboard too, and starts swimming after him. It is noted that both make it to shore, the Hong Kong bartenders seems to be heading in the direction of the British embassy, with the Japanese businessman in hot pursuit.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/27/22

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/28/22

British Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law summons his Cabinet. No explanation is given, and the sessions are held behind closed doors. It is noted that some military leaders from the Great War are also in attendence, even Sir Winston Churchill.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/29/22

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ASW attack at 91,58

Japanese Ships
AMC France Maru
AMC Florida Maru
AMC Erie Maru
AMC England Maru
AMC Durban Maru
AMC Columbia Maru
AMC Clyde Maru
AMC Chile Maru
AMC Bordeaux Maru
AMC Asuka Maru
AMC Asosan Maru
AMC Asakaze Maru
AMC Asakasan Maru
AMC Asaka Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-16

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ASW attack at 91,58

Japanese Ships
AMC Olympia Maru
AMC Noto Maru
AMC Norfolk Maru
AMC Nitiryu Maru
AMC Nitiren Maru
AMC Lima Maru
AMC Koyu Maru
AMC Kotoku Maru
AMC Kosin Maru
AMC Kosei Maru
AMC Kongo Maru
AMC Komaki Maru
AMC Koki Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-16, hits 1

[comte]

Are you building your own AMC's?

[Connfire]

Yes, but not to that extent. I'm more then a little behind the 8-ball as far as that concerned. I'm also a bit behind posting this AAR, thanks in part to the "back story", so all I can say is stay tuned to see how this pans out. [;)]

ORIGINAL: Aces8

Are you building your own AMC's?

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/30/22

The Prime Minister's conference ends in mid-afternoon in London. There are rumors that some very disturbing information has come out of Asia.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/31/22

Rallies are held across the USA, proclaiming "Victory in 23!" President Harding attends a large one in Baltimore.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/01/23

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ASW attack at 68,46

Japanese Ships
AMC Kurogane Maru
AMC Yamasimo Maru
AMC Yamahagi Maru
AMC Yamagiri Maru
AMC Yamagiku Maru
AMC Soyo Maru
AMC Pacific Maru
AMC Okitu Maru
AMC Momoyama Maru
AMC Mansei Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-3

The score at the start of 1923 is...

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/02/23
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Sub attack at 63,45

Japanese Ships
DD Yakaze
DD Kusunoki
DD Katsura
DD Sakura
DD Tade

Allied Ships
SS R-15, hits 1

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Sub attack at 62,45

Japanese Ships
AMC Thames Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Yamabuki Maru
AMC Yamabiko Maru
AMC Toa Maru
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Syozin Maru
AMC Sumatra Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Sagara Maru
AMC Sagami Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-2, hits 1, on fire

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/03/23

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Sub attack at 56,43

Japanese Ships
AMC Bangkok Maru
AMC Bengal Maru
AMC Belgium Maru
AMC Azumasan Maru
AMC Awazisan Maru
AMC Atutasan Maru
AMC Alaska Maru
AMC Atlantic Maru
AMC Atago Maru
AMC Amagisan Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-33, hits 1, on fire

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ASW attack at 63,45

Japanese Ships
DD Kusunoki
DD Katsura
DD Sakura
DD Tade
DD Kaya
DD Umikaze
DD Yukaze
DD Yakaze

Allied Ships
SS R-15, hits 1

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Sub attack at 62,45

Japanese Ships
AMC Sumatra Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AMC Yamabuki Maru
AMC Yamabiko Maru
AMC Toa Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-2

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ASW attack at 62,45

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamabuki Maru
AMC Yamabiko Maru
AMC Toa Maru
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Syozin Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Sagara Maru
AMC Sagami Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-2

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ASW attack at 63,45

Japanese Ships
DD Sakaki
DD Tachibana
DD Yomogi
DD Kuri
DD Maki
DD Keyaki

Allied Ships
SS R-15, hits 2, on fire (she sank 6 days later trying to make it home – first naval loss on either side of 1923)

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ASW attack at 71,47

Japanese Ships
BB Iwami
BB Katori

Allied Ships
SS R-27

The sub was unable to get into firing position, and had to crash dive when the two pre-dreadnoughts tried to ram her. The sub later transmits a warning that IJN battleships are heading southeast, toward Hawaiian Islands. The US Fleet is put on alert, with the two main sqaudrons of the Battle Fleet assembling at Midway.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/05/23
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
SS No. 25

Allied Ships
DD Jacob Jones
DD Kennison
DD Kilty
DD Babbitt
DD Badger
DD Champlin

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/06/23

The Japanese government reminds the Chinese government that all preparations are underway for the South China Sea exercises, with fleets already getting in position. The Chinese Fleet is urged to avoid the area.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/07/23

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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
SS No. 25, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Badger
DD Kennison
DD Kilty
DD Jacob Jones

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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
SS No. 25

Allied Ships
DD Kilty, Torpedo hits 1, on fire (she makes it to port)
DD Kennison
DD Jacob Jones
DD Babbitt
DD Badger
DD Champlin

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ASW attack near Tsingtao at 55,34

Japanese Ships
DD Hasu
DD Ashi
DD Susuki
DD Aoi
DD Kagero
DD Kaki
DD Nire
DD Numakaze
DD Nokaze
DD Tachikaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Akikaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Hakaze
DD Okikaze

Allied Ships
SS S-33

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ASW attack near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
SS No. 25

Allied Ships
DD Kennison
DD Jacob Jones
DD Babbitt
DD Badger
DD Champlin

The two main squadrons of the US Battle Fleet are ordered to stay in the protective torpedo nets at Midway, while destroyer groups are cobbled together to battle the submarines. A blimp squadron arrives to assist with reconnaissance. It is widely believed that a pivotal battle is about to happen off Midway, and morale aboard the US ships is high.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/08/23

After nearly a week of indecision, British Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law acquiesces to the repeated requests of Southeast Asia Command to shift forces to respond to a possible Japanese attack. The permission comes with a warning not to provoke the Japanese. This stems from intelligence gained from a Hong Kong operative aboard a French ship in the Mediterranean. The operative conversed with the Chinese League of Nations delegate hours before his apparent suicide on December 26, which warned of a Japanese move against “Southern Barbarians”.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/09/23

Japan cables a terse statement to China: “South China Sea war games hereby commence”. The statement is made both over telegraph and wireless, and is picked up by the British and French colonies.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/10/23

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ASW attack near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
SS No. 25, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Kennison
DD Jacob Jones
DD Babbitt
DD Badger
DD Champlin

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/11/23

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ASW attack near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Hohuku Maru
AMC Hoeisan Maru
AMC Hitati Maru
AMC Havre Maru
AMC Havana Maru
AMC Hamburg Maru
AMC Hakubasan Maru
AMC Hakonesan Maru
AMC Hakodate Maru
AMC Hakkai Maru
AMC Hague Maru
AMC Goyo Maru
AMC Gosyu Maru
AMC Glasgow Maru
AMC Genoa Maru

Allied Ships
SS O-15

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Penang Maru, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
AMC Sydney Maru, Shell hits 25, and is sunk
AMC Toa Maru #2, Shell hits 20, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Toba Maru, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
AMC Tokai Maru, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
AMC Tokiwa Maru, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
AMC Tokusima Maru, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
AMC Tokyo Maru, Shell hits 17, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Tosan Maru, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Tosei Maru, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
AMC Tottori Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
AMC Toyama Maru, Shell hits 3
AMC Toyohasi Maru, Shell hits 2
AMC Toyooka Maru, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AMC Ryujin Maru, Shell hits 3
AMC Teibo Maru, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AMC Kyokuzan Maru, Shell hits 8, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Nevada, Shell hits 2
BB Oklahoma, Shell hits 4
BB Arizona, Shell hits 1
BB Pennsylvania
BB New York, Shell hits 1
BB Texas, Shell hits 1
DD Taylor
DD Mugford, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Ward, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
DD Claxton, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Greer, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Roper, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Sproston
DD Gillis, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Arimasan Maru, Shell hits 34, and is sunk
AMC Asaka Maru, Shell hits 35, and is sunk
AMC Asakasan Maru, Shell hits 43, and is sunk
AMC Asakaze Maru, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
AMC Asosan Maru, Shell hits 31, and is sunk
AMC Asuka Maru, Shell hits 33, and is sunk
AMC Bordeaux Maru, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
AMC Chile Maru, Shell hits 33, and is sunk
AMC Clyde Maru, Shell hits 33, and is sunk
AMC Columbia Maru, Shell hits 43, and is sunk
AMC Durban Maru, Shell hits 41, and is sunk
AMC England Maru, Shell hits 35, and is sunk
AMC Erie Maru, Shell hits 22, and is sunk
AMC Florida Maru, Shell hits 30, and is sunk
AMC France Maru, Shell hits 36, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Nevada, Shell hits 4, on fire
BB Oklahoma, Shell hits 2, on fire
BB Arizona, Shell hits 2
BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 3
BB New York, Shell hits 1
BB Texas, Shell hits 6
DD Taylor
DD Mugford, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
DD Ward, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
DD Claxton, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
DD Greer, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
DD Roper, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
DD Sproston, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Gillis, Shell hits 6, and is sunk

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Genoa Maru, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
AMC Glasgow Maru, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
AMC Gosyu Maru, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AMC Goyo Maru, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
AMC Hague Maru, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
AMC Hakkai Maru, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
AMC Hakodate Maru, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
AMC Hakonesan Maru, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
AMC Hakubasan Maru, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AMC Hamburg Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Havana Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
AMC Havre Maru, Shell hits 5
AMC Hitati Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Hoeisan Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Hohuku Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB California
BB Tennessee
BB Idaho
BB New Mexico, Shell hits 2
BB Mississippi
DD Stansbury, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Edwards
DD Bailey
DD Morris
DD Nicholas, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Selfridge, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Thompson

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Hokkai Maru, Shell hits 29, and is sunk
AMC Hokko Maru, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
AMC Hokuroku Maru, Shell hits 25, and is sunk
AMC Hokutai Maru, Shell hits 39, and is sunk
AMC Hokuzyu Maru, Shell hits 47, and is sunk
AMC Kaisyo Maru, Shell hits 32, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Kamogawa Maru, Shell hits 28, and is sunk
AMC Kano Maru, Shell hits 21, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Kasii Maru, Shell hits 22, and is sunk
AMC Kasyu Maru, Shell hits 17, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Katuragi Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Kazuura Maru, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AMC Kenyo Maru, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Kinai Maru, Shell hits 22, and is sunk
AMC Kinka Maru, Shell hits 23, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB California
BB Tennessee, Shell hits 2
BB Idaho, Shell hits 2
BB New Mexico, Shell hits 8, on fire
BB Mississippi, Shell hits 6
DD Stansbury, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
DD Edwards, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
DD Bailey, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Morris, Shell hits 1
DD Nicholas, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
DD Selfridge, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
DD Thompson

(By this point, I realized I was in big, big trouble)
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Kinugasa Maru, Shell hits 3
AMC Kohuku Maru, Shell hits 3
AMC Koki Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AMC Komaki Maru, Shell hits 2
AMC Kongo Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire
AMC Kosei Maru
AMC Kosin Maru, Shell hits 2
AMC Kotoku Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AMC Koyu Maru, Shell hits 1
AMC Lima Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Nitiren Maru, Shell hits 1
AMC Nitiryu Maru
AMC Norfolk Maru, Shell hits 3
AMC Noto Maru, Shell hits 3
AMC Olympia Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Wickes, Shell hits 1
DD Schley, Shell hits 1
DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Welles, Shell hits 2
DD Shubrick, Shell hits 1

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Kinugasa Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Kohuku Maru
AMC Koki Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Komaki Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AMC Kongo Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AMC Kosei Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AMC Kosin Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Kotoku Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AMC Koyu Maru, Shell hits 1
AMC Lima Maru, and is sunk
AMC Nitiren Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AMC Nitiryu Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AMC Norfolk Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire
AMC Noto Maru
AMC Olympia Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Wickes, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
DD Schley, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
DD Welles, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
DD Shubrick, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Naruto Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Ryoka Maru, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Singapore Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Sinko Maru, Shell hits 2
AMC Sinkoku Maru, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Syohei Maru, Shell hits 1
AMC Takaoka Maru, Shell hits 3
AMC Taketoyo Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AMC Tamagawa Maru, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Tamahoko Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
AMC Tamon Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Tatuno Maru, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Tihuku Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AMC Tusima Maru, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Tuyama Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB Nevada, Shell hits 2, on fire
BB Oklahoma, Shell hits 6, on fire
BB Arizona, Shell hits 1
BB Pennsylvania
BB New York, Shell hits 3
BB Texas, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Taylor
DD Sproston, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Naruto Maru, and is sunk
AMC Ryoka Maru, and is sunk
AMC Singapore Maru, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AMC Sinko Maru, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AMC Sinkoku Maru, and is sunk
AMC Syohei Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
AMC Takaoka Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire
AMC Taketoyo Maru, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Tamagawa Maru, and is sunk
AMC Tamahoko Maru, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AMC Tamon Maru, and is sunk
AMC Tatuno Maru, and is sunk
AMC Tihuku Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Tusima Maru, and is sunk
AMC Tuyama Maru, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Champlin, Shell hits 2
DD Badger, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Babbitt
DD Jacob Jones, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
DD Kennison, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Kinugasa Maru, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AMC Kohuku Maru, Shell hits 25, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Koki Maru, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
AMC Komaki Maru, Shell hits 28, and is sunk
AMC Kongo Maru, Shell hits 18, and is sunk
AMC Kosei Maru, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
AMC Kosin Maru, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
AMC Kotoku Maru, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
AMC Koyu Maru, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Nitiren Maru, Shell hits 18, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Nitiryu Maru, Shell hits 22, and is sunk
AMC Norfolk Maru, Shell hits 22, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Noto Maru, Shell hits 18, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Olympia Maru, Shell hits 7, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB California, Shell hits 1
BB Tennessee, Shell hits 3
BB Idaho, Shell hits 1
BB New Mexico, on fire, heavy damage
BB Mississippi, Shell hits 4
DD Bailey, and is sunk
DD Morris
DD Thompson, Shell hits 2, on fire

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Toa Maru #2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Tokyo Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Tosan Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Tottori Maru, on fire
AMC Toyama Maru
AMC Toyohasi Maru
AMC Ryujin Maru

Allied Ships
DD Wickes, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
DD Shubrick, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Toa Maru #2, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AMC Tokyo Maru, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
AMC Tosan Maru, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AMC Tottori Maru, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
AMC Toyama Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Toyohasi Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire
AMC Ryujin Maru, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB Nevada, on fire
BB Oklahoma, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Shell hits 1
BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 1
BB New York
BB Texas, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Taylor
DD Sproston, on fire, heavy damage

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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
TK Fujisan Maru

Allied Ships
SS O-15

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/12/23

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Yahiko Maru, Shell hits 20, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Yamaura Maru, Shell hits 8, on fire
AMC Yamayuri Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
AMC Yamazuki Maru
AMC Zuiko Maru, Shell hits 8, on fire
AMC Shigure Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
AMC Eizan Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AMC Shinyo Maru #5, Shell hits 5
AMC Fumishima Maru, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Taki Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
AMC Fukushu Maru
AMC Tien Lee, Shell hits 2
AMC Oyashima Maru, Shell hits 1
AMC Sansho Maru

Allied Ships
BB California
BB Tennessee, Shell hits 3
BB Idaho, Shell hits 4
BB New Mexico, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Mississippi, Shell hits 6
DD Morris
DD Thompson, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Yahiko Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Yamaura Maru, on fire
AMC Yamayuri Maru, on fire
AMC Yamazuki Maru
AMC Zuiko Maru, on fire
AMC Shigure Maru, on fire
AMC Eizan Maru, on fire
AMC Shinyo Maru #5
AMC Fumishima Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Taki Maru, on fire
AMC Fukushu Maru
AMC Tien Lee
AMC Oyashima Maru
AMC Sansho Maru

Allied Ships
DD Shubrick, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Yahiko Maru, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AMC Yamaura Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AMC Yamayuri Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire
AMC Yamazuki Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Zuiko Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Shigure Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AMC Eizan Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
AMC Shinyo Maru #5, Shell hits 1, on fire
AMC Fumishima Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Taki Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Fukushu Maru, Shell hits 2
AMC Tien Lee, on fire
AMC Oyashima Maru, Shell hits 2
AMC Sansho Maru

Allied Ships
BB Nevada, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Oklahoma, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Shell hits 1
BB Pennsylvania
BB New York, Shell hits 2
BB Texas, Shell hits 2
DD Taylor
DD Sproston, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamaura Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Yamayuri Maru, on fire
AMC Yamazuki Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Zuiko Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Shigure Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Eizan Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Shinyo Maru #5, on fire
AMC Fumishima Maru, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
AMC Taki Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Fukushu Maru
AMC Tien Lee, on fire
AMC Oyashima Maru
AMC Sansho Maru

Allied Ships
DD Champlin, Shell hits 28, and is sunk
DD Babbitt, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamaura Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Yamayuri Maru, on fire
AMC Yamazuki Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Zuiko Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Shigure Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Eizan Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Shinyo Maru #5, on fire
AMC Taki Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Fukushu Maru
AMC Tien Lee, on fire
AMC Oyashima Maru
AMC Sansho Maru

Allied Ships
DD Badger, Shell hits 5, and is sunk

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamaura Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Yamayuri Maru, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
AMC Yamazuki Maru, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
AMC Zuiko Maru, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AMC Shigure Maru, Shell hits 19, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Eizan Maru, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Shinyo Maru #5, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Taki Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Fukushu Maru
AMC Tien Lee, Shell hits 18, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Oyashima Maru, Shell hits 10, on fire
AMC Sansho Maru, Shell hits 14, on fire

Allied Ships
BB California, Shell hits 1
BB Tennessee, Shell hits 3
BB Idaho
BB New Mexico, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Mississippi, Shell hits 1
DD Morris, Shell hits 1
DD Thompson, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
BB Settsu, Shell hits 2
BB Aki
BB Satsuma, Shell hits 4
BB Katori, Shell hits 1
BB Hizen, Shell hits 14
BB Iwami, Shell hits 3
BB Shikishima
BB Asahi, Shell hits 1
BB Fuji
BB Suwo, Shell hits 2

Allied Ships
BB Nevada, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
BB Oklahoma, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Shell hits 11, on fire
BB Pennsylvania
BB New York, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
BB Texas, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Taylor
DD Sproston, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
BB Settsu
BB Aki
BB Satsuma
BB Katori
BB Hizen
BB Iwami
BB Shikishima
BB Asahi
BB Fuji
BB Suwo

Allied Ships
DD Babbitt, Shell hits 10, and is sunk

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
BB Settsu, Shell hits 7
BB Aki, Shell hits 7
BB Satsuma, Shell hits 10
BB Katori
BB Hizen, Shell hits 8, on fire
BB Iwami, Shell hits 1
BB Shikishima, Shell hits 4
BB Asahi, Shell hits 1
BB Fuji, Shell hits 3
BB Suwo, Shell hits 5

Allied Ships
BB California, Shell hits 17, on fire
BB Tennessee, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB Idaho, Shell hits 16
BB New Mexico, Shell hits 41, on fire, heavy damage
BB Mississippi, Shell hits 11, on fire
DD Morris, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
BB Settsu
BB Aki
BB Satsuma
BB Katori
BB Hizen, on fire
BB Iwami
BB Shikishima
BB Asahi
BB Fuji
BB Suwo

Allied Ships
BB Nevada, on fire, heavy damage
BB Oklahoma, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, on fire
BB Pennsylvania
BB New York, on fire, heavy damage
BB Texas, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Taylor
DD Sproston, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
BB Settsu
BB Aki, Shell hits 1
BB Satsuma, Shell hits 5
BB Katori
BB Hizen, Shell hits 3, on fire
BB Iwami
BB Shikishima, Shell hits 2
BB Asahi, Shell hits 1
BB Fuji, Shell hits 1
BB Suwo, Shell hits 2

Allied Ships
BB California, Shell hits 14, on fire
BB Tennessee, Shell hits 3, on fire
BB Idaho, Shell hits 1
BB New Mexico, and is sunk
BB Mississippi, Shell hits 7, on fire
DD Morris, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
BB Settsu
BB Aki, Shell hits 2
BB Satsuma
BB Katori, Shell hits 1
BB Hizen, on fire
BB Iwami, Shell hits 3
BB Shikishima, Shell hits 3
BB Asahi, Shell hits 1
BB Fuji, Shell hits 4
BB Suwo

Allied Ships
BB Nevada, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
BB Oklahoma, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Shell hits 12, on fire
BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 3
BB New York, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
BB Texas, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Taylor
DD Sproston, Shell hits 16, and is sunk

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ASW attack near Midway at 95,61

Allied Ships
SS O-15

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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
AMC Havre Maru

Allied Ships
SS O-15

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
BB Tosa, Shell hits 4
BB Kaga, Shell hits 3
BB Nagato, Shell hits 6
BB Ise, Shell hits 7
BB Hyuga
BB Fuso, Shell hits 2
BB Yamashiro, Shell hits 1
BC Kongo, Shell hits 4
BC Hiei, Shell hits 4
BC Kirishima, Shell hits 6
BC Haruna, Shell hits 6
AMC Tyoko Maru, Shell hits 5

Allied Ships
BB California, Shell hits 37, and is sunk
BB Tennessee, Shell hits 60, and is sunk
BB Idaho, Shell hits 154, and is sunk
BB Mississippi, Shell hits 124, and is sunk
DD Morris, Shell hits 9, and is sunk

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
BB Tosa
BB Kaga
BB Nagato, on fire
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BC Kongo
BC Hiei
BC Kirishima
BC Haruna
AMC Tyoko Maru

Allied Ships
BB Nevada, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Oklahoma, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, on fire, heavy damage
BB Pennsylvania
BB New York, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB Texas, on fire, heavy damage
DD Taylor

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
BB Tosa
BB Kaga
BB Nagato, on fire
BB Ise, on fire
BB Hyuga
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BC Kongo
BC Hiei
BC Kirishima
BC Haruna
AMC Tyoko Maru

Allied Ships
BB Nevada, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB Oklahoma, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Pennsylvania
BB New York, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Texas, on fire, heavy damage
DD Taylor

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
BB Tosa
BB Kaga
BB Nagato, on fire
BB Ise, on fire
BB Hyuga
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BC Kongo
BC Hiei
BC Kirishima
BC Haruna
AMC Tyoko Maru

Allied Ships
BB Nevada, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Oklahoma, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, on fire, heavy damage
BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 1
BB New York, on fire, heavy damage
BB Texas, on fire, heavy damage
DD Taylor

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
BB Tosa
BB Kaga
BB Nagato, on fire
BB Ise, on fire
BB Hyuga
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BC Kongo
BC Hiei
BC Kirishima, on fire
BC Haruna
AMC Tyoko Maru

Allied Ships
BB Nevada, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage (she later sank)
BB Oklahoma, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage (she later sank)
BB Arizona, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 1
BB New York, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Texas, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
DD Taylor


You can imagine how painful that was to watch. Total score - 8 BBs sunk during the battle or right afterward. 23 DDs sunk, with 1 or 2 foundering afterward. 76 IJN AMCs sunk, with more foundering afterward. The score immediately following this action is posted below.

My immediate instinct after this was to concede - I blew it. I waited way too long to start a planned offensive, always waiting for 1 more ship, or one more LCU, to arrive as a reinforcement or in theatre before moving. Sad part was, I had a hint that this was coming, and even considered moving the fleet away, or even trying to surprise him halfway. But I thought I could fight it out, thinking the proximity to my bases, and long distance his ships would be, would work to my advantage. I have to say Rysynok's coordination between all the TFs and their timing when they arrived in the battle was very, very impressive (and scary).

After seeing the AMCs clash in the other AAR between Rysynok and Aces8, I knew even back then I was in trouble. I was building some AMCs, but not nearly that many, and even if I had started mass producing AMCs right then and there, I'd have about 3-4 months where I'd be at a disadvantage. But even then, the sheer number of AMCs thrown at me off Midway was unexpected. Big, big lessons learned in my first PBEM. Of course, about the only good thing I can say about this battle, is he doesn't have nearly as many of those pesky AMCs now [;)].

Completely exhausted after watching that, I went to bed as it was late. Problem was. I stayed awake thinking of what The Day After would have looked like. Along with over 100 ships, the Balance of Power also sank off Midway. Japan is now the undisputed #1 naval power in the Pacific, the US Fleet is out of action in a way that would have exceeded Yamamoto's wildest dreams in 1941, and the rest of the Pacific rim is holding their breath waiting to see what Japan will do next. We exchanged some e-mails back and forth, and decided the game will continue forward. [8D]

[comte]

Wow thats rough [:(] The epic battle of Wake 1923 will go down in history

[Connfire]

Yes - ironic as it sounds, in this game, the Battle of Midway will forever be remembered with one of the United States' greatest defeats. [;)]

Also, from an historical perspective, it was probably the most violent naval warfare in a very long time - we're up to what, somewhere in the neighborhood of 108 ships sunk, with very possibly more to sink from battle damage? Someone better at pre-20th century naval history then I am maybe can figure out the last time that happened. By contrast, 27 ships were lost at Jutland in 1916, and 33 lost at Leyte Gulf in 1944! Granted, about 78 of the ships lost in our battle were Japanese, but I'd trade 10 AMCs and even throw in a few DDs or CLs for any one of those battlewagons back.

No use crying over it though - lets see what happens next. [:)]

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/13/23

Newspapers around the world start reporting that a huge, 2-day long battle has just taken place off Midway Island. However, there are very few details - the Japanese Fleet is observing radio silence, while the Americans are oddly silent.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/14/23

A USN C-type NR Blimp hits SS No. 25 with ASW off Midway – this is the first time in the war an aircraft hit a ship.

AMC Koyo Maru sinks from damage from the Battle of Midway.

Japanese newspapers are now reporting a "Decisive Victory" off Midway, and proclaiming the fleet commander is "The Next Togo". The US War Department issues a terse statement, stating that a major naval battle took place off Midway, and between both sides over a hundred ships were sunk, including US battleships.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/15/23

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ASW attack at 102,68

Japanese Ships
SS U-55 (O3), hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Lichfield
DD Stoddert
DD Somers
DD S. P. Lee
DD Sloat

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ASW attack at 102,68

Japanese Ships
SS U-55 (O3), hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Lichfield
DD Stoddert
DD Somers
DD S. P. Lee

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ASW attack at 102,68

Japanese Ships
SS U-55 (O3), heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Lichfield
DD Stoddert
DD Somers
DD S. P. Lee
DD Sloat
DD Robert Smith
DD Reno
DD Paul Hamilton

A press conference is held at the White House this morning, involving President Harding, the Secretary of War, and the Secretary of the Navy. All 3 men look haggard, with President Harding appearing especially unhealthy. General details of the Battle of Midway are given, including the fact that 8 battleships and about 24 destroyers have been lost, in return for almost 80 AMCs. They explain the main body of the Pacific Fleet was attacked by over 100 armed merchant ships on suicide missions on January 11, then overwhelmed before they could replenish their ammunition by the main body of the Japanese Navy on January 12. The Secretary of the Navy describes it as "a dirty trick". President Harding expresses his condolences to the families of the lost sailors, and vows they did not die in vain. The US will continue the war until victorious.

In the United States, the populations seems stunned. By the end of the day, however, American flags and patriotic bunting start appearing in many cities and towns.

Headlines around the world scream of the destruction of the US Pacific Fleet, along with questions such as "Is Japan invincible?" "Where will Japan strike next?". In the UK, Andrew Bonar Law seems almost as haggard as President Harding when he is briefly seen to express his condolences before disappearing behind closed doors to confer with political and military leaders. It is noted that a French delegation arrives for the conferences late that evening, the first time the two former Allies have been observed talking with each other since their recent diplomatic breech.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/16/23

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A USN H-16 from Midway hits SS No. 25 with ASW.

AMC Shinyo Maru #5 sinks from damage from the Battle of Midway.

At the League of Nations, the United Kingdom and France introduce a joint resolution to the League Council urging both the USA and Japan to cease hostilities immediately, and to respect the rights of neutral nations in the Far East. The resolution passes, with one abstention, Japan. The USA is not a member of the League.

In the USA, telegrams notifying families of dead and wounded sailors start arriving. Confounding skeptics, a grim sort of patriotic fervor seems to be rising, and there is a noticable increase in enlistments and war bond purchases. Nationalistic pride is also hitting new highs in Japan, as the population savors the victory, and prepares for celebrations marking the return of the battle fleet.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/17/23
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Sub attack at 97,64

Japanese Ships
SS No. 37, hits 1, on fire (I believe she sank – If so, DD Kennedy becomes the first upgraded DD to score a kill with her new Mk 5 Y-gun)

Allied Ships
AR Liberty
DD Lichfield
DD Stoddert
DD Somers
DD S. P. Lee
DD Sloat
DD Robert Smith
DD Reno
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Mullany
DD La Vallette
DD Kennedy
DD Chase
DD Zane

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/18/23

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ASW attack at 96,62

Japanese Ships
SS No. 28, hits 3, on fire (she sank 9 days later)

Allied Ships
DD Lichfield
DD Stoddert
DD Somers
DD S. P. Lee
DD Sloat
DD Robert Smith
DD Reno
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Mullany
DD La Vallette
DD Kennedy
DD Chase
DD Zane
DD Doyen
DD Moody
DD McFarland
DD Pope
DD McCormick
DD John D. Edwards
DD Borie

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/19/23

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ASW attack near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
SS No. 15, hits 4 (I believe she sank)

Allied Ships
DD Lichfield
DD Stoddert
DD Somers
DD S. P. Lee
DD Sloat
DD Robert Smith
DD Reno
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Mullany
DD La Vallette
DD Kennedy
DD Chase
DD Zane
DD Doyen
DD Moody
DD McFarland
DD Pope