PBEM Aztez (A) vs FDRLincoln(J) (Vorsteher and Hawker replaced)

[Rob Brennan UK]

ouch 14,000 casualties .. nice try though . when they have rested .. maybe re-do the commders .must be some in rear areas that u can swop out and put on the front line. while chinese commabders generally suck , some are very good . also i recently read in the war room . have div HQ and area HQ prepped for the same place all add to the units there ..

good luck

[aztez]

I did actually change couple of commanders in frontline at Kweiyang. Hmm, I read article about HQ's importance you mentioned Rob [:)]

1:1 odds are not bad but unfortunately not enough in this case. I will definately try later again since I want dislodge the enemy and start pushing towards Southern China.

The good thing is that I did not lose in China and that means he must have high amount of troops stationed there.

[aztez]

Game date is 3rd of October 1943



India & Burma


Some of troops that will participate in the Burma offensive now reached Myithkina.


Central & North Pacific


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China


Allied bombers made ground offensives againt Japanese troops in Southern China.


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Day Air attack on 13th Division, at 41,35


Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 18
P-40E Warhawk x 6
P-40N Warhawk x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 15
B-24D Liberator x 18
B-24J Liberator x 5


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
148 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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Day Air attack on 32nd Division, at 41,35


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIF x 5
Liberator VI x 41
Beaufighter VIC x 8
P-40E Warhawk x 15
P-40N Warhawk x 49
B-25J Mitchell x 47
B-24D Liberator x 23
B-24J Liberator x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
308 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
Vehicles lost 1


It seems has 4 units moving towards Chengtu. Is he really planning to launch offensive againts that base. I have 100 000 men behind level 9 forts so I think I can manage.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Heavy bombardments continued againts Gili Gili and Lunga.

2nd USCM division is sailing towards Nanomea atoll.

Allied CV fleet is also heading to area too. Once these troops are deployed the offensive will begun.

Things will heat up soon. [:D][:D][:D]

[aztez]

Hawker have been busy IRL but this game is far from end. Action should resume very shortly.

[aztez]

Game date is 5th of October 1943


India & Burma


I would estimate that the offensive in Burma will begin within 2 weeks time. This will British and Chinese combined operation.


China


Allied LBA's kept the pressure againts Japanese at Kweiyang.


Day Air attack on 39th Division, at 41,35


Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 35
Beaufighter VIC x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 6
P-40N Warhawk x 19
B-25J Mitchell x 34
B-24D Liberator x 17
B-24J Liberator x 8


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
206 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

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Day Air attack on 37th Division, at 41,35


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIF x 3
Liberator VI x 21
Beaufighter VIC x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 15
P-40N Warhawk x 45
B-25J Mitchell x 30
B-24D Liberator x 27
B-24J Liberator x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
179 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Vehicles lost 1


Hawker is moving his infantry units towards Chengtu. I think he is planning an assault there.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


I have kept bombing Lunga.


Day Air attack on Lunga , at 67,97

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 46
B-24D Liberator x 76

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 155

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Day Air attack on Lunga , at 67,97

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 42
B-24D Liberator x 74

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 186


I have started loading my troops at Nanomea Atoll. Apamama will soon be one hot place to be [:D]


Day Air attack on Apamama , at 86,92


Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 30
B-25J Mitchell x 66


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 9 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 57


Allied CV Fleet have sailed from Noumea. BB TF's are anchored at Baker Island where they will join the action.

It feels good to this game moving again [:D]

[aztez]

We are back on track again [:)] Hawker will have newborn daughter soon so it is obvious that things are quite hectic there nowdays.


Game date is 7th of October 1943


India & Burma


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China


Allied LBA's continue their ground bombing campaign. The target will area will be switched for the upcoming turn since he is moving some units towards Chengtu.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Almost ready to start massive invasion campaign againts Apamama. Troops are loading and my CV's are few days off.

Meanwhile I continued to assault Gili Gili and Lunga with my airforce.


Day Air attack on Lunga , at 67,97

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 34
B-24D Liberator x 69

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 15
Runway hits 144

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Day Air attack on Gili Gili , at 56,94


Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 85


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 75


According to my intel there are + 80 000 enemy troops at Lunga.

Apamama has + 40 000 Japanese garrisoning the place too. Bloody days ahead soon. 4 US Divisions will land in this atoll soon covered by the whole allied navy.

[Rob Brennan UK]

Good luck at apanama <sp> .. bombard the snot out of it well [:D]

WOW .. your clobbering lunga and gili gili. I wonder how much supply he's got left there ?

as ever good luck

[aztez]

Yes, there will be heavy bombardment runs made by the bulk of allied BB's. These ships will start their bombardment operations from Baker Island. I will propably bombard Tarawa and Makin Atoll too since he might try to sneak in some LBA's.

Allied LBA's have made daily bombing runs at Apamama.

That's an excellent question which I would like to know too. I know that there are propably 80 000 men at Lunga. However I have bombed the daily for at least 2 months now so that must have eaten up quite a lot of supplies. (Hopefully)

[aztez]

The show continues...



Game date is 9th October 1943


India & Burma


Strong allied assault force has left Myithkina. They will head to Mandalay.

I will also receive stong Tank reinforcements next turn at Karachi. I will deploy these troops later depending how the offensive will begin.


China


He is marching couple divisions towards Chengtu.


Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 42,30


Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vb x 7
Beaufighter VIF x 6
Liberator VI x 56
P-40E Warhawk x 21
B-25J Mitchell x 66
B-24D Liberator x 42
B-24J Liberator x 13


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
164 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


Australia, OZ & Soujth Pacific


My CV Fleet is refueling at Nanomea Atoll. After they are done I will start the invasion of Apamama.

Transports are loaded so they will hit beaches after my fleet has replenished.

I have continued the air raids againts Lunga, Apamama and Gili Gili.


Things will start to heat up soon. Hopefully I can conquer Burma and capture the Apamama base. This base will serve as forward staging point for future advances.

[aztez]

There is no sign of Hawker "recently". It seems that he has gone AWOL.

I did PM message him couple of days ago with no reply.

Well, this game has been going on sloowwwlyyy... actually way too slowly.

I'am considering finding another replacement player who would be willing to jump into Japanese shoes and see this one to the end.

[Rob Brennan UK]

Good luck aztez .. i hope you do find someone with a massochistic streak for japan, after hawkers assesment of japanese forces its going to be a toughie.

[aztez]

ORIGINAL: Rob Brennan UK

Good luck aztez .. i hope you do find someone with a massochistic streak for japan, after hawkers assesment of japanese forces its going to be a toughie.

Yes, I hope that too. Hundreds of hours gameplay has been put into it so it would be shame to abandon it.

I don't know how difficult the situation is for Japanese side but I have problems on my own so as Hawker has stated in previous emails the situation is far from desperate.

As said I'am open for takers and I would prefer someone who has actually been in this boards for a while and is reliable as I'am.

[Rob Brennan UK]

after having several PBEM's die off prematurely .. i posted in the opponents wanted section for a 'named' opponent and 2nd ACR stepped into the breach .. been a great game so far ,, certainly never regretted it ..

If i wasnt going to be 'timed out' in a couple of weeks i'd offer tom play japan vs you .. ( in a new game mind ) .. hehe

[aztez]

ORIGINAL: Rob Brennan UK

after having several PBEM's die off prematurely .. i posted in the opponents wanted section for a 'named' opponent and 2nd ACR stepped into the breach .. been a great game so far ,, certainly never regretted it ..

If i wasnt going to be 'timed out' in a couple of weeks i'd offer tom play japan vs you .. ( in a new game mind ) .. hehe

Good news to all readers following this AAR. The game will continued since FDR Lincoln has agreed to to jump into action.

Many thanx to him! [:)]

[aztez]

I would say that is appropriate to post a screenshot from the Intelligence screen once we get this on going again.

Also it is obvious that I need evaluate the future operations since FDR is now aware of them. So, a lot of "brainstroming" to be done soon [8D]

[FDRLincoln]

I've submitted the first turn to Aztez. I won't post here or read this topic once combat resumes in earnest.

The first thing I've had to do as Japan is eliminate all the automatic convoys that the previous players were using. I dont' trust the automatic convoy system at all and I want to micromanage that stuff. I will have to substantially reorganize and rationalize my economy, but that will take some time and I wanted to get started.

Japanese air units are a mixture of very high experience elite units and very low experience new units. I will shuffle these around to meet the greatest threats.

The Japanese navy including all of KB is intact. That will help.

China is a bloodbath and I'm not sure I can sustain operations there while holding off the Americans.

[FDRLincoln]

I won't make any posts anymore in this thread, but will start my own thread with some strategic thoughts.

[aztez]

As said there is new opponent in this one FDR Lincoln.

He had permission to read this AAR yesterday so he has an idea what I have been planning. This obviously means that some of the plans need adjustment.

We have played 1st turn and I will post the combat summary later but here is the intelligence screenshot which I promised....

[aztez]

Game date is 11th of October 1943


Hopefully this time around we can keep up better pace and finish this game in due course.

Some plans need to readjusted since FDRLincoln is now aware of previous planned operations.

Here is the latest combat summary...


India & Burma


I have decieded to continue with the planned offensive towards Mandalay. My opponent tried to interfere with his airforce flying from Mandalay.


Day Air attack on 18th UK Division, at 35,28

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 65

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged


Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported


I have 3 squadrons of Thunderbolts to sweep these Oscar's. Hopefully the results will be good.


China


Some 70 000 Japanese troops are heading towards Chengtu. I have been bombing these forces heavily in past two days.

Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 42,30


Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vb x 8
Beaufighter VIF x 3
Liberator VI x 27
P-40E Warhawk x 10
B-25J Mitchell x 35
B-24J Liberator x 7


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
127 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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Day Air attack on 15th Division, at 42,30


Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 32
B-25J Mitchell x 34
B-24J Liberator x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
98 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


In addition I have some 100 000 men garrisoning base so this operation should be doomed.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Ships have left Nanomea Atoll. This means that the invasion of Apamama is underway. These troops will hit the beaches within next couple days.

The bulk of the allied CV Fleet is also in the area nearby.

Allied heavy Bombardment TF have also sailed and will start bombarding the base immediately.

In the meantime LBA's have continued to pound the airfields at Apamama.


Day Air attack on Apamama , at 86,92


Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 21
B-25J Mitchell x 71


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 55


My 4E bombers keep visiting GiliGili and Lunga. It is intresting to see that 10 Japanese AP's are reported at Gili Gili. Either he is evacuating the place or reinforcing it.

That concludes the latest turn of actions.

[Rob Brennan UK]

Glad to see this continuing ..

oct 43 .. 2 years to go ?