Just a quick update I have commenced a night strategic bombing campaign I launched a risky daylight raid but got away with it I am following it up with a series of night raids from Wake and shortly from Hue.
I doubt I will be able tyo cripple PZB's industry however every point he repairs costs 1,000 supplies so roll on strategic bombing !!!
In other news the first TF commenced loading at Pearl for operations against the Japanese mainland
10th US Army
VII Amphib Force
Under Command
10th US Corps
4th USMC Div
93rd US Div
1st PI RCT
364th RCT
138th RCT
11th US Corps
31st US Div
38th US Div
198th RCT
53rd RCT
153rd RCT
298th RCT
24th RCT
6th Army with 3 Corps under command will commence loading tomorrow
In reserve a CW Corps consisting of 2 Aus, 1 NZ and 1 Can Div will operate as the at sea strategic reserve for 16th Army Group
The Invasion of Japan is GO !!!!!
Andy Mac v PZB ....The Allies Fight Back
Moderators: wdolson, Don Bowen, mogami
RE: Hellcats
6th Army has
9th US Corps (2 1/3 Div)
1st US Corps (2 2/3 Div)
1 Amphib (2 2/3 Div
III Amphib Corps (4 CW Divs)
9th US Corps (2 1/3 Div)
1st US Corps (2 2/3 Div)
1 Amphib (2 2/3 Div
III Amphib Corps (4 CW Divs)
SAC Strikes Back !!!
As you are all aware the strategic bombing offensive against the Home Islands has commenced.
8 B29 Groups Operating from Wake (2 are in transit to Hue)
6 B29 Groups Operating from Hue (although stood down awaiting supplies at present).
1 B29 Group Operating from Attu
In total 15 Bomb Groups of the 11th and 20th Air Forces will bombard Japanese industry to pulp.
So far 11th AF has launched 1 daring daylight raid on Tokyo supported by Carrier Fighters
2 Night Raids on Tokyo/Hakodate and 1 Day raid on Hakodate (at 1,000 feet which put morale in the toilet !!!!)
They are now all stood down as morale and readiness are so low after my 1,000 foot gaffe
For a night raid out of 150 a/c I am lucky to sortie 50
Most raids from Attu have been 8 - 12 planes so c 12 planes per Bomb Group or 25% sortie for a night raid.
My targets have been Shinden Factories, Armament Factories, Zero, Grace, HI I am spreading it about because each damage point costs 1,000 to repair so I want multiple hits on industry in a base as it sucks supply.
i.e. in Tokyo if I hit 6 different targets then next day 6,000 tonnes of supply are consumed if I hit 1 target hard only 1,000 are used.
This is going to be a long battle but we will be victorious !!!
8 B29 Groups Operating from Wake (2 are in transit to Hue)
6 B29 Groups Operating from Hue (although stood down awaiting supplies at present).
1 B29 Group Operating from Attu
In total 15 Bomb Groups of the 11th and 20th Air Forces will bombard Japanese industry to pulp.
So far 11th AF has launched 1 daring daylight raid on Tokyo supported by Carrier Fighters
2 Night Raids on Tokyo/Hakodate and 1 Day raid on Hakodate (at 1,000 feet which put morale in the toilet !!!!)
They are now all stood down as morale and readiness are so low after my 1,000 foot gaffe
For a night raid out of 150 a/c I am lucky to sortie 50
Most raids from Attu have been 8 - 12 planes so c 12 planes per Bomb Group or 25% sortie for a night raid.
My targets have been Shinden Factories, Armament Factories, Zero, Grace, HI I am spreading it about because each damage point costs 1,000 to repair so I want multiple hits on industry in a base as it sucks supply.
i.e. in Tokyo if I hit 6 different targets then next day 6,000 tonnes of supply are consumed if I hit 1 target hard only 1,000 are used.
This is going to be a long battle but we will be victorious !!!
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RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
ORIGINAL: Andy Mac
i.e. in Tokyo if I hit 6 different targets then next day 6,000 tonnes of supply are consumed if I hit 1 target hard only 1,000 are used.
This is going to be a long battle but we will be victorious !!!
If PzB has set them to repair! While I would most certainly repair a Shinden factory (I would also guard it heavily [:D]) I wouldn´t repair a HI or arm factory at that time of the game... Of course it also depends on the supply level. Don´t know how it looks like in stock that late in the game. Perhaps he has 6.000.000 supplies so it wouldn´t hurt him to repair them. And when it´s Shinden time your life will be harder anyway! [:D] Shinden factories should be your no 1 worry IMO! When I see tests of rookie pilots in Shindens shooting down veteran pilots in Corsairs at 2 or 3:1 then this will boost PzB ability on the defense enormously. Will try the search function if I can find the tests (doubt it though.. [8|]).
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
Ummm oh crap [:@][:@][:@]
If thats the case I have no chance
If thats the case I have no chance
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RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
ORIGINAL: Andy Mac
Ummm oh crap [:@][:@][:@]
If thats the case I have no chance
I would target every Shinden factory that is in range. Even if you take losses, destroying the factories NOW will result in far fewer losses later IMO.
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
What about Reppu is it any good ?
I have been trying not to specifically target Shinden factories as its a tad gamey to attack just one target soley due to perfect intel so I attacked Oscar and Grace factories as well but if they are that good......
I have been trying not to specifically target Shinden factories as its a tad gamey to attack just one target soley due to perfect intel so I attacked Oscar and Grace factories as well but if they are that good......
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
Shinden are very good, not atomic bomb, but manned by very average pilots (50's), they hurt the escort on a 1,5-2/1 basis ( you lose 2 hellcats or 1,5 P51 per Shinden downed), The Reppu is just as good as the Hellcat, so with average pilots, sheer numbers should help overwhelm it..
Adieu Ô Dieu odieux... signé Adam
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
Ummm but numbers is not something I have ....
I am only producing 144 Hellcats and 100 Corsairs a month hell even my Wildcat pool is below 500 frames.
Ummm errr now you have me worried I think I need to land and get a base ASAP my timetable has just been accelerated
My Hellcat pool is still empty and the F4U1D has less than 100 in it.....
I am only producing 144 Hellcats and 100 Corsairs a month hell even my Wildcat pool is below 500 frames.
Ummm errr now you have me worried I think I need to land and get a base ASAP my timetable has just been accelerated
My Hellcat pool is still empty and the F4U1D has less than 100 in it.....
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
Remember I dont get Bearcats or Sea Furies
Sea Fury at least would eat Shindens and Reppus for breakfast and its appearance in numbers is no more incredible than Shinden and Reppus arriving....
Sea Fury at least would eat Shindens and Reppus for breakfast and its appearance in numbers is no more incredible than Shinden and Reppus arriving....
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
Normal Combat replay not a lot to report I need to open up a land link to Hue in order to launch strategic missions apart from that the theatre is now quiet
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/15/45
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 27
Ki-102a Randy x 12
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
24 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
3 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 56
Ki-67 Peggy x 20
Ki-46-III Dinah x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 22
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
23 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Camranh Bay , at 34,46
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
Port hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Saigon , at 31,46
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 10
B-24J Liberator x 14
No Allied losses
Port hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 17000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 17000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 5
PB4Y Liberator x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 11
PB4Y Liberator x 6
No Allied losses
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Bonin , at 65,52
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 3
P-51D Mustang x 27
B-24J Liberator x 54
Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 30
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator laying mines at 10000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator laying mines at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator laying mines at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jaluit , at 81,84
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 8
A-26B Invader x 26
No Allied losses
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x A-26B Invader bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on 62nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 32,40
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 15
F4U-1 Corsair x 5
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x FM-2 Wildcat bombing at 2000 feet
11 x FM-2 Wildcat bombing at 2000 feet
5 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 62nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 32,40
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 39
P-51D Mustang x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 36
A-26B Invader x 38
PB4Y Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 35
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
382 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
6 x P-38J Lightning bombing at 2000 feet
11 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
28 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
30 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
9 x P-51D Mustang bombing at 2000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
5 x P-38J Lightning bombing at 2000 feet
10 x P-38J Lightning bombing at 2000 feet
8 x P-38J Lightning bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P-38J Lightning bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P-38J Lightning bombing at 2000 feet
5 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
9 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd Australian Brigade, at 27,39
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Helen x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 6th/C Division, at 29,39
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 7
P-47D Thunderbolt x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 12
A-26B Invader x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged
A-26B Invader: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
119 casualties reported
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 1000 feet
7 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 1000 feet
12 x P-47D Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 33
F6F Hellcat x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed
Allied Ships
AK Frank J. Cuhel, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 22
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 20
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 33
F6F Hellcat x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 22 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 20 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CVE Admiralty Island, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
CVE Matanikau, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
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Day Air attack on TF at 25,56
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 21
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Nitiyu Maru, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Ground combat at Iwo Jima
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 80326 troops, 821 guns, 595 vehicles, Assault Value = 1856
Defending force 61622 troops, 567 guns, 186 vehicles, Assault Value = 1309
Allied ground losses:
114 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Bien Hoa
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 125809 troops, 1363 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3338
Defending force 51367 troops, 376 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 928
Japanese ground losses:
326 casualties reported
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Ground combat at 32,40
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16753 troops, 208 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 378
Defending force 9888 troops, 108 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 186
Japanese ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at 27,39
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 7863 troops, 103 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 154
Defending force 3478 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 46
Japanese max assault: 127 - adjusted assault: 64
Allied max defense: 39 - adjusted defense: 43
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/15/45
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 27
Ki-102a Randy x 12
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
24 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
3 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 56
Ki-67 Peggy x 20
Ki-46-III Dinah x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 22
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
23 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Camranh Bay , at 34,46
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
Port hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Saigon , at 31,46
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 10
B-24J Liberator x 14
No Allied losses
Port hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 17000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 17000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 5
PB4Y Liberator x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 11
PB4Y Liberator x 6
No Allied losses
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Bonin , at 65,52
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 3
P-51D Mustang x 27
B-24J Liberator x 54
Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 30
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator laying mines at 10000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator laying mines at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator laying mines at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jaluit , at 81,84
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 8
A-26B Invader x 26
No Allied losses
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x A-26B Invader bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on 62nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 32,40
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 15
F4U-1 Corsair x 5
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x FM-2 Wildcat bombing at 2000 feet
11 x FM-2 Wildcat bombing at 2000 feet
5 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 62nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 32,40
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 39
P-51D Mustang x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 36
A-26B Invader x 38
PB4Y Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 35
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
382 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
6 x P-38J Lightning bombing at 2000 feet
11 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
28 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
30 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
9 x P-51D Mustang bombing at 2000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
5 x P-38J Lightning bombing at 2000 feet
10 x P-38J Lightning bombing at 2000 feet
8 x P-38J Lightning bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P-38J Lightning bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P-38J Lightning bombing at 2000 feet
5 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
9 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd Australian Brigade, at 27,39
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Helen x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 6th/C Division, at 29,39
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 7
P-47D Thunderbolt x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 12
A-26B Invader x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged
A-26B Invader: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
119 casualties reported
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 1000 feet
7 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 1000 feet
12 x P-47D Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 33
F6F Hellcat x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed
Allied Ships
AK Frank J. Cuhel, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 22
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 20
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 33
F6F Hellcat x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 22 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 20 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CVE Admiralty Island, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
CVE Matanikau, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
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Day Air attack on TF at 25,56
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 21
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Nitiyu Maru, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Ground combat at Iwo Jima
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 80326 troops, 821 guns, 595 vehicles, Assault Value = 1856
Defending force 61622 troops, 567 guns, 186 vehicles, Assault Value = 1309
Allied ground losses:
114 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Bien Hoa
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 125809 troops, 1363 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3338
Defending force 51367 troops, 376 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 928
Japanese ground losses:
326 casualties reported
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Ground combat at 32,40
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16753 troops, 208 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 378
Defending force 9888 troops, 108 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 186
Japanese ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at 27,39
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 7863 troops, 103 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 154
Defending force 3478 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 46
Japanese max assault: 127 - adjusted assault: 64
Allied max defense: 39 - adjusted defense: 43
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
OK now for the SAC report
11th AF (Wake)
8 Bomb Groups
Only 2 the 504th and 505th BG are ordered to sortie tonight against a research factory in Tokyo ony 20 B29's out of the 96 in the two BG's are operational all other BG's are resting
20th AF (Hue)
9 Bomb Groups (3 currently at Singapore)
Ordered to support the attacks on the enemy LOC therfore not operating as a strategic AF yet due to issues forward deploying munitions from Bankok
500th BG with 42 Operational B29's is ordered to sortie against a suspected research facility at Nagasaki
5th AF (Aleutians)
1 Bomb Group 18 Operational aircraft targeting an Oil Well at Sapporo
11th AF (Wake)
8 Bomb Groups
Only 2 the 504th and 505th BG are ordered to sortie tonight against a research factory in Tokyo ony 20 B29's out of the 96 in the two BG's are operational all other BG's are resting
20th AF (Hue)
9 Bomb Groups (3 currently at Singapore)
Ordered to support the attacks on the enemy LOC therfore not operating as a strategic AF yet due to issues forward deploying munitions from Bankok
500th BG with 42 Operational B29's is ordered to sortie against a suspected research facility at Nagasaki
5th AF (Aleutians)
1 Bomb Group 18 Operational aircraft targeting an Oil Well at Sapporo
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
I'd aim for resources if you're going after raw materials. In the mid to late war I've always been able to stockpile pretty large reserves of oil, but resources are always in short supply (manpower sucks them down, and you can't turn it off).
Just my opinion - but if you're going for economic strikes, resources hurt in more ways than one...
Just my opinion - but if you're going for economic strikes, resources hurt in more ways than one...
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RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
Do you get Tigercats at least? Yes, seems odd that a game that can end 1946 doesn't have Bearcats/ Sea Furies/ Meteors
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
Nope no tigercats I was always one of the players who said no need for late war aircraft however giving them to one side when that side also has control of production but not the other side may be unbalancing - we shall see how it works out it should be interesting to say the least.....
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
OK guys Assault Force Yankee is now 360 miles north of Pearl consisting of the US 10th Army X Corps has 3 Divs and XI Corps has 3.67 Divs
Total force including armour is equivalent to 7 Divisions.
It is covered by 3 CVE's which will be joined by a TF of 4 more in mid ocean.
A further Fleet Carrier TF and heavy surface force will join them in due course.
Assault Force Zulu consisting of a further 3 Corps of 6th US Army and the 16th Army Group Reserve Corps will be departing from Pearl within 3 days.
In total 1,600 ships are being committed to this attack with TF's rendevouing from tarawa, Kwajalein, Marcus, US West Coast and Pearl.
Its my single biggest combined operation with nearly 400,000 men and god knows how many tanks and vehicles set to one objective GET A FIGHTER BASE IN RANGE OF JAPAN
Nothing else matters !!!!
Total force including armour is equivalent to 7 Divisions.
It is covered by 3 CVE's which will be joined by a TF of 4 more in mid ocean.
A further Fleet Carrier TF and heavy surface force will join them in due course.
Assault Force Zulu consisting of a further 3 Corps of 6th US Army and the 16th Army Group Reserve Corps will be departing from Pearl within 3 days.
In total 1,600 ships are being committed to this attack with TF's rendevouing from tarawa, Kwajalein, Marcus, US West Coast and Pearl.
Its my single biggest combined operation with nearly 400,000 men and god knows how many tanks and vehicles set to one objective GET A FIGHTER BASE IN RANGE OF JAPAN
Nothing else matters !!!!
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
I was hoping to reinforce with a strong Corps from the West but it is now clear that fighting a convoy through the gap between PI and Formosa is not possible
I tried it with my AK convoy and my carrier strength in the West is insufficient.
Instead the carriers and surface vessels will be used to fight a convoy south to Darwin where it will pick up and re supply malaya.
After I secure SEA and destroy Japanese forces in the south I will immediately begin resting troops for the next phase
I tried it with my AK convoy and my carrier strength in the West is insufficient.
Instead the carriers and surface vessels will be used to fight a convoy south to Darwin where it will pick up and re supply malaya.
After I secure SEA and destroy Japanese forces in the south I will immediately begin resting troops for the next phase
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
You might want to ship some oil to the bases you've acquired there.
Get the factories to start producing supplies for you, and cut down on the logistics a bit...
Get the factories to start producing supplies for you, and cut down on the logistics a bit...
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
OK guys 17th April 45
11th AF (Wake) Lt Gen Chenault was tranferred in to take command and had 271 operational B29's a raid was launched against Sapporo's Oil refinery over 200 found the target in daylight and smashed it BDA indicates heavy damage.
20th AF (Hue) Had 179 B29's operational and an effort strike was launched in daylight against Hiroshima again BDA indicates heavy damage.
18th April
11th AF (Wake) 125 Operational B29's ordered a night raid on Tokyo.
20th AF (Hue) 197 Operational B29's ordered to hit Nagasaki by night.
Does anyone know what I should target and how many hits I need to cause a firestorm ? I suspect I need to hit them harder than I am currently able.
Andy
11th AF (Wake) Lt Gen Chenault was tranferred in to take command and had 271 operational B29's a raid was launched against Sapporo's Oil refinery over 200 found the target in daylight and smashed it BDA indicates heavy damage.
20th AF (Hue) Had 179 B29's operational and an effort strike was launched in daylight against Hiroshima again BDA indicates heavy damage.
18th April
11th AF (Wake) 125 Operational B29's ordered a night raid on Tokyo.
20th AF (Hue) 197 Operational B29's ordered to hit Nagasaki by night.
Does anyone know what I should target and how many hits I need to cause a firestorm ? I suspect I need to hit them harder than I am currently able.
Andy
RE: SAC Strikes Back !!!
ORIGINAL: Andy Mac
OK guys 17th April 45
11th AF (Wake) Lt Gen Chenault was tranferred in to take command and had 271 operational B29's a raid was launched against Sapporo's Oil refinery over 200 found the target in daylight and smashed it BDA indicates heavy damage.
20th AF (Hue) Had 179 B29's operational and an effort strike was launched in daylight against Hiroshima again BDA indicates heavy damage.
18th April
11th AF (Wake) 125 Operational B29's ordered a night raid on Tokyo.
20th AF (Hue) 197 Operational B29's ordered to hit Nagasaki by night.
Does anyone know what I should target and how many hits I need to cause a firestorm ? I suspect I need to hit them harder than I am currently able.
Andy
Afaik there was an analysis a while back that showed that a night attack was useless in creating firestorms. Strong day attacks did create enough fire to damage all the industries to some degree.
PZB has probably gathered enough HI and resources and oil in his pools that it would be most effective to target his airplane and engine factories.
Surface combat TF fanboy