IS 2 Andy Mac v Sneer

[Andy Mac]

OK I really like the look of Iron Storm so I am starting a game with Sneer. I will paly the Allies and I will do an AAR but probably only for the first month or so to help identify any issues with the mod.

So far I have to say it looks reallly good.

Some houserules for you.

1. All Allied ships remain in port on 1st turn
2. Surprise is on (I will discuss this later on)
3. Allies can move air in Malaya but no more than 2 Sqns to Singapore and can debark air groups from RN carriers in Port.

Now my initial thoughts before Sneer sends me 1st turn is to debark the 60+ Sea Hurricanes and move my 2 Hurrican Sqns to Singapore.

All will be set to 70% CAP (Personal rule that may need revisiting in Nik Mod is no more than 70% CAP)

I am expecting an attack on Singapore by KB on 1st turn which is unfortunate as those are the toys I want to play with.

I did not specifiy to Sneer in my request for a game that there would be no strike on Singapore so I am tuck with it (it really is the logical move for the allies and I expect to lose 4 or 5 Capital Ships in Harbour.

1st Turn tomoorw and we will see what happens.

Kudos to Alikachi for a wonder full mod

Andy

[Andy Mac]

p.s. I can move air in Malaya but cannot move it into malaya so no AVG on turn 1.

During my planning for turn 1 I have a few observations.

Even with my increased CAP the RN fleet is going to get devastated at anchor.

Now I would strongly recommend that allied players of this mod set up some house rules (that I neglected to set up)

1. Surprise is off and allies are free to move ships in Sing Harbour if ANY airstrikes or landings East of Singapore occur anywhere other than China or if any amphib TF is withing 3 hexes of PI or HK.
2. Surprise is off and RN fleet stays at anchor if only IJN attack on turn 1 is at Singapore.
3. Surprise is ON if attack on Manila/PI only is envisaged on turn 1

Basically surprise is just to powerfull as it is built to reflect a navy getting caught and completely shafted as the US were at PH.

With a powerfull fleet at Camran (an Warburton to fly recon !!!!!), recent occupation of Thailand, '11 Group' Park and 'Taranto' Cunningham in charge and the RAF's BOB experience with Radar that kind of overwhelming surprise is just not feasible I have ran multipleturns and only getting 3 or 4 fighter up come on Park would never be that slack unless he completely sozzled or down with Malaria !!!!

Having now ran about 10 1st turns I would suggest to Alikachi that he needs to strengthen Singapores Fighter Cover and reduce the size of the prize at Singapore its just to much to resist on turn 1 a few of those ships should be on there way to the base perhaps POW is with Repulse and Ark Royal is at Colombo. Not sure its ealry yet but I feel my Fleet is about to get creamed

[Alikchi2]

Hey Andy! I'll definitely be observing how your game goes.. You make good points about Singapore. I already have the two BCs heading up from the south.. what if I moved Ark Royal and Hermes into the Indian Ocean, say escorting a convoy of troops in, roughly between Port Blair and Columbo? I don't want to move too much - the Japanese player should still be forced to choose between Pearl and Singers - but at the same time, you're right, the RN could not have been caught with its pants down, at least not AS badly as the USN. Maybe I should move a couple of Hurricane SQNs back to Singapore.

[Alikchi2]

Another thought is increasing the experience of the RAF squadrons in Malaya, most of the new groups have combat experience in the Mediterranean...

[Andy Mac]

Aye I think 2 of the Hurris need to be moved to Singers

I think moving Ark Royal at least would be a good move plus perhaps remove one of the RN BB's and have it at West Coast at 50% sys or sometthing to replicate a major rebuild in US hands

Increasing xp would be good but my initial observation is you have already covered that by increasing the xp of replacement pilots.

Its really just the surprise bonus that kills it.

With my CAP set up and an 8 CV assault of Singapore only 2 capital ships are sank normally and KB loses 60 - 100 aircraft compared to 100 - 150 ish RAF/FAA planes at least the RAF puts up a fight. (and RAF leaks through japanese CAP in 4 out of 10 1st turns with no surprise I hit an IJN flat top with a torp or bomb)

With surprise its 4 or 5 sank and only 4 RAF planes on CAP in morning. Basically surprise just doenst work for a Singapore raid it is to powerfull as it was designed to let the game replicate PH.

I don't think this is a mod issue as such (except for redistributing fighters in malaya and allied players can do it themselves if anything I would have perhaps 2 - 3 additional sqns of Hurricanes currently in India at start in Singapore on 70% CAP perhaps with one of them in Spits or Kittyhawks)

My main concern is that I think Allied players need to agree with IJN players whether or not a Singapore strike is contemplated if Yes then agree that surprise is off.

Anyway I have not had sneers turn yet....lets see what happens !!!!

[Odox]

Greetings Andy Mac:

Definitely looking forward to your game with Sneer. I've read a few of these AARs now, and Sneer (along with esteban and Cap_and_Gown) is one of the most capable opponents as Japan. My goodness he's aggressive!

Alikchi's mod is a good one. I think your House Rules are pretty down-to-earth, but I'm thinking CV Hermes (and other RN carriers) are at Karachi, Colombo or Diamond Hbr to start. This seems most logical as the RN is setting up on more of a war footing than is the USN.

The strike on PH always struck me as the poorest of the three options anyway IMHO. I'd like to see a 2-3 CV raid for one strike at PH, and another 2-3 CV + LBA at both Sing and Manila. But, I think you have a 'one port' House Rule in effect if I'm not mistaken.

Irregardless, good hunting! Here's to what I'm sure will be a memorable AAR.

Odox

[Andy Mac]

OK more thoughts on initial set up for Alikachi.

Jap sub placement feels a little iffy.

They are all at Pearl and actually I cannot see any IJN players not hitting Singapore.

I would suggest either give the IJN a few more glen subs to cover Bay of Bengal or moves some of the ones clusetered around Pearl

I have a few thoughts on how I can make Sneer pay for hitting Malaya.

US Battlefleet can fast transport 16,000 men in one lift.......now supposing they were to land on Wake or Kwaj early in the war [:D][:D]

[Sneer]

no bullets shot by now
it is my first and probably last post here as soon there will be combat done and we will try to comunicate in forum with diffrent AARs
there is a house rule about not using torpedo LBA over port as there was not enough place for it so my 100+ nells will be only slightly efficient.

[Alikchi2]

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

OK more thoughts on initial set up for Alikachi.

Jap sub placement feels a little iffy.

They are all at Pearl and actually I cannot see any IJN players not hitting Singapore.

I would suggest either give the IJN a few more glen subs to cover Bay of Bengal or moves some of the ones clusetered around Pearl

I have a few thoughts on how I can make Sneer pay for hitting Malaya.

US Battlefleet can fast transport 16,000 men in one lift.......now supposing they were to land on Wake or Kwaj early in the war [:D][:D]

I have moved over around six RO-boats and a sub tender from the Kwaj area to Kompong Song, I think - the RO-boats are clustered around Singapore at the start of the war.

But you're right, I have no fleet boats in Bengal, I'm sure there would have been at least a few in this scenario.. I think I'll move over another Sub Squadron.

[Alikchi2]

Just a quick update for you Andy since we've been discussing this in Sneer's thread -

When I made the scenario, I hadn't planned on the Japanese player attacking Singapore with the KB. So, to offset that, I'm thinking that I will create another scenario, almost exactly the same as default IS, but modified so the game is more balanced when the Japanese attacks Singapore. Iron Storm Default and Iron Storm -Singapore Attack, maybe.

The real issue is Surprise though like you said.. gotta make note of that

[Andy Mac]

Today was a sad day for the Empire.

Despite Hong Kong/ Wake etc getting invaded a monumnetal party was held on 6th December accross Malaya where every Coast Watcher/ Radar Operator/ Cargo Ship Captain/ Radar Operator and all senior officers of all services (basically anyone with any authority to launch a fighter) and despite radio comms from HK indicating they were getting attacked no fighters were launched to defend Singapore.

A raid of over 100 G3N bombers passed overhead but so deep was the hangover that not one radio or phone call was made to warn the RAF.

Despite the rising tensions in the area and all the warning signs the RAF and RN were caught by total surprise.

* Japanese Carriers crossed the busiest sea route in the world in total stealth sneaking up on Singapore and launching a strike that has devastated the RN at anchor.

12 Fighters up for a joyride and an air race sponsered by the local brothel were in a position to intercept and by some weird co incidence were armed managed to launch an attack.

(NOTE to any allied playes of Alikachi's mod do not agree to Surprise being on if Singapore is intended to be hit results are just impossible)

I dont know how bad it is but Ark Royal and Hermes are sank and most of the rest are damaged. I actually got off light butmy fighter force has been crucified on the ground.

Andy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/07/41

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Sub attack at 45,55

Japanese Ships
DD Hikugumo
DD Shiokaze
DD Soragumo
DD Harugumo
DD Okitsugumo

Allied Ships
SS S-39, hits 2

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Sub attack at 26,45

Japanese Ships
DD Shirakumo
DD Hibiki
DD Tanigiri
DD Umigiri
DD Yamagiri
DD Kawagiri

Allied Ships
SS KXII

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Day Air attack on Hong Kong , at 43,42

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 3
Ki-51 Sonia x 20
Ki-36 Ida x 39

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed, 16 damaged
Ki-36 Ida: 5 destroyed, 29 damaged

Allied Ships
ML Redstart, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
PG Tutuila, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Scout, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
PT MTB 12, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PG Cicada, Bomb hits 2, on fire
PG Moth, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PT MTB 8, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PT MTB 7, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PT MTB 9, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DM Thracian, Bomb hits 3, on fire
PT MTB 10, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
19 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
26 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tavoy , at 28,37

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 25
Ki-51 Sonia x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 9 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Thedens, Bomb hits 1

Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Georgetown , at 23,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 34
Ki-32 Mary x 43
Ki-15 Babs x 3

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-32 Mary: 36 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AR Platypus, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Adelaide, Bomb hits 5
MSW Banka, Bomb hits 1, on fire
MSW Burnie, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tenedos, Bomb hits 1
AK Colborne, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-32 Mary bombing at 2000 feet
24 x Ki-32 Mary bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Ki-32 Mary bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-32 Mary bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-32 Mary bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Singapore , at 22,51

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
D3A2 Val x 218
B5N2 Kate x 254

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane x 8
Hurricane IIb x 1
Spitfire Vb x 2
Beaufighter IC x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
D3A2 Val: 6 destroyed, 75 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 6 destroyed, 41 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Sea Hurricane: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
Hurricane IIb: 1 destroyed
Spitfire Vb: 2 destroyed
Beaufighter IC: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Malaya, Bomb hits 32, on fire, heavy damage
BB Prince of Wales, Bomb hits 31, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Warspite, Bomb hits 31, on fire, heavy damage
BB Rodney, Bomb hits 26, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CV Formidable, Bomb hits 40, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CV Ark Royal, Bomb hits 42, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Dorsetshire, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Hermes, Bomb hits 27, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Emerald, Bomb hits 3
CA Devonshire, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Active, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CL Hobart, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Gallant, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Delhi, Bomb hits 2
CL Mauritius, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CA Hawkins, Bomb hits 5, on fire
AK Empire Confidence, Bomb hits 1
CA Frobisher, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Dragon, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Pangkor, Bomb hits 1
CL Danae, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Lipis, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS Rover, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Enterprise, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Kelvin, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Jupiter, Bomb hits 1
ML Kung Wo, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Perth, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Eskimo, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Kipling, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Express, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Despatch, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
28 x B5N2 Kate bombing at 14000 feet
27 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
28 x B5N2 Kate bombing at 14000 feet
26 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
22 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
26 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
27 x B5N2 Kate bombing at 14000 feet
26 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
26 x B5N2 Kate bombing at 14000 feet
27 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
27 x B5N2 Kate bombing at 14000 feet
26 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
27 x B5N2 Kate bombing at 15000 feet
27 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
27 x B5N2 Kate bombing at 15000 feet
18 x B5N2 Kate bombing at 15000 feet
18 x B5N2 Kate bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Singapore , at 22,51

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 50
Ki-21-II Sally x 135

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane x 5
Beaufighter IC x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-II Sally: 1 destroyed, 24 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Sea Hurricane: 8 destroyed
Beaufighter IC: 1 destroyed
Beaufort I: 1 destroyed
Catalina I: 1 destroyed
Spitfire Vb: 1 destroyed
Wellington III: 1 destroyed
Defiant II: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CA Dorsetshire, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CV Ark Royal, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CV Formidable, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB Rodney, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
BB Warspite, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Hermes, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Devonshire, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Prince of Wales, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Mauritius, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage


Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
11 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
8 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
6 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
5 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Singapore , at 22,51

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24

No Japanese losses

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Day Air attack on Singapore , at 22,51

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 160

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 2 destroyed, 65 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Sea Hurricane: 5 destroyed
Defiant II: 2 destroyed
Hurricane IIb: 6 destroyed
Blenheim IV: 4 destroyed
Beaufort I: 2 destroyed
Spitfire Vb: 7 destroyed
Wellington III: 2 destroyed
Beaufighter IC: 5 destroyed
Catalina I: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
71 casualties reported

Airbase hits 32
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 95

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
20 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
20 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
15 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
15 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
15 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
3 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
4 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
3 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
4 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
9 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
9 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
3 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
3 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
3 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
3 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
3 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
3 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
3 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
2 x G3M Nell bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
B5N2 Kate x 36

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 2 destroyed, 12 damaged


Allied Ships
SS Seadragon, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Capillo, Bomb hits 1
SS Saury, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Pillsbury, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x B5N2 Kate bombing at 5000 feet
17 x B5N2 Kate bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G3M Nell x 54
G5N1 Liz x 54

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 2 destroyed, 9 damaged
G5N1 Liz: 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
SS Porpoise, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AVD Childs, Bomb hits 1
AK Candesa, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Pillsbury, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS Seal, Bomb hits 2, on fire
SS Spearfish, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Pope, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SS Sealion, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Anakan, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AV Langley, Bomb hits 1, on fire
SS Snapper, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AS Holland, Bomb hits 1, on fire
PG Oahu, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS Shark, Bomb hits 1, on fire
SS Seadragon, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Fortuna, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
SS S-38, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AR Dewey Dry Dock, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Lanakai, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS Perch, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x G3M Nell bombing at 10000 feet
15 x G3M Nell bombing at 10000 feet
20 x G5N1 Liz bombing at 10000 feet
27 x G5N1 Liz bombing at 10000 feet
11 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x G3M Nell bombing at 10000 feet
4 x G5N1 Liz bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G5N1 Liz bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
G3M Nell x 25
G4M1 Betty x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 16 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Pope, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS Skipjack, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AVD Childs, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SS Permit, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS S-40, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS Stingray, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AV Langley, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Paz, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
SS Porpoise, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS Pike, Bomb hits 1, on fire
SS Snapper, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
25 x G3M Nell bombing at 10000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Clark Field , at 43,51

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 54
C5M Babs x 2
Ki-21-II Sally x 32

Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-II Sally: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 3 destroyed
P-35A: 1 destroyed
B-17D Fortress: 1 destroyed
P-26A: 3 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 26

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
5 x Ki-21-II Sally bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 43,47

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-I Lily x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AP Ariadne Moller

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-48-I Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48-I Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48-I Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48-I Lily bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 43,45

Japanese aircraft
Ki-36 Ida x 35

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Ben Nevis, Bomb hits 26, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 43,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-32 Mary: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Hai Lee, Bomb hits 4, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-32 Mary bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-32 Mary bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-32 Mary bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 43,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Chekiang, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 43,44

Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Haraldsvang, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 43,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-I Lily x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Soochow, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-48-I Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48-I Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48-I Lily bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 27,43

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 21

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Kalgan, Bomb hits 10, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 51,43

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 24

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Norse Carrier, Bomb hits 9, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,39

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10

Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 12
P-40B Tomahawk x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 5 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Hudson I bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 46,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27

Allied aircraft
P-26A x 2
P-35A x 7
P-40B Tomahawk x 15
B-17D Fortress x 5
B-17E Fortress x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 2 destroyed
P-35A: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 8 destroyed
B-17D Fortress: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Unho
CVL Junho

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 15000 feet
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Rabaul at 62,90


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 5


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,48


Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Zuiho Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Lingayen at 43,50


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Nitiryu Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Lingayen at 43,50


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Takayo Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Beaufort I x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Hoeisan Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Swordfish x 15
Hurricane IIb x 8


Allied aircraft losses
Swordfish: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Kinugawa Maru
AK Taisei Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Shunko Maru
AP Nachisan Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
166 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Swordfish bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Swordfish bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Swordfish bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Swordfish bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Lingayen at 43,50


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 10
Blenheim IV x 15


Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
CA Ashigara
BB Hyuga

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuching at 27,56


Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Martin 139 bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 9
Beaufort I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Sakura Maru
AP Kashi Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x Hudson I bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuching at 27,56


Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 3
Martin 139 x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Swordfish x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kaihei Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Swordfish bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,48


Allied aircraft
Albacore x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Hachirogata Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Ayato Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Fukuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Albacore launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Albacore launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Albacore launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,48


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Teiun Maru
AP Hakutetsu Maru #13
AP Sunten Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Hudson I bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Hudson I bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Hudson I bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,48


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Sagi

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Hudson I bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,48


Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Shirayuki

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,48


Allied aircraft
Albacore x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Shojin Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Albacore launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 41,43

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 4
Ki-48-I Lily x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
TK Ebonol, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-48-I Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48-I Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48-I Lily bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 41,43

Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 3
Ki-36 Ida x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Taiping, Bomb hits 4, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 43,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-36 Ida x 30

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Halldor, Bomb hits 22, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 43,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Churruca, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-32 Mary bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-32 Mary bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-32 Mary bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 45,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Kiangsu, Bomb hits 3, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Lingayen at 43,50

Japanese Ships
CL Naka
DD Arashi
DD Hatsuaki
DD Hatsunatsu
DD Urakaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Yukigumo
DD Yaegumo

Allied Ships
PG Mindanao, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

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Day Time Surface Combat at 41,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kuri
PG Hayakafuku Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
AK Joan Moller, Shell hits 10

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Shanghai at 52,39

Japanese Ships
MSW Kaiyo Maru #3
MSW Rikusen Maru
MSW Tamaura Maru
AP Ryotaku Maru

Allied Ships
PG Wake

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Day Time Surface Combat at 110,130

Japanese Ships
PG Aikoku Maru, Shell hits 1
PG Hokoku Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
AK Vincent, Shell hits 16, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Cagayan at 43,59

Japanese Ships
CL Kitakami
CL Oi
DD Kamikaze
DD Okikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Namikaze
DD Numakaze

Allied Ships
AP Luzon, Shell hits 57, and is sunk

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Day Time Surface Combat at 43,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kasasagi
DD Hiyodori

Allied Ships
AK Hai Lee, Shell hits 16, on fire, heavy damage

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Time Surface Combat at 43,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kasasagi
DD Hiyodori

Allied Ships
AK Chekiang, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Time Surface Combat at 43,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kasasagi
DD Hiyodori

Allied Ships
AK Haraldsvang, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage

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Naval bombardment of Rabaul, at 62,90

Japanese Ships
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Uzuki
DD Oboro
CL Kako
CL Furutaka

Allied Ships
AK Lakatoi, Shell hits 4, on fire
AK Malaita, Shell hits 3


Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported

Runway hits 10
Port hits 1

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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 85,72 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

84 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Settsu, Shell hits 8
DD Tomozuru, Shell hits 8, on fire
DD Hatsukari, Shell hits 8, on fire
DD Manazuru, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Chidori
DD Kasumi, Shell hits 4, on fire
CL Kinugasa, Shell hits 4
CL Aoba, Shell hits 4


Allied ground losses:
120 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

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Naval bombardment of Naga, at 44,53

Japanese Ships
DD Asakaze
DD Matsukaze
CL Kuma
CA Chokai
CA Maya

Allied Ships
AK Dos Hermanos, Shell hits 2, on fire
AK Si Kiang, Shell hits 2, on fire
AK Governor Wright, Shell hits 1, on fire


Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1

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Naval bombardment of Cagayan, at 43,59

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Naval bombardment of Davao, at 43,61

Japanese Ships
DD Usugumo
DD Shinonome
DD Fubuki
CL Soya
BB Haruna
BB Kongo

Allied Ships
AK Montanes, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AK Mauban, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
AVD William B. Preston, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage


Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 21
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2

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Naval bombardment of Cagayan, at 43,59


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Amagiri
DD Inazuma
DD Ikazuchi
DD Akatsuki
CA Haguro
CA Myoko

Allied Ships
AK Magallanes, Shell hits 5, on fire


Allied ground losses:
164 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15
Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 3

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Naval bombardment of Lingayen, at 43,50

Japanese Ships
DD Hokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Sawakaze
DD Mikazuki
CL Kinu
CL Jintsu


Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port fuel hits 1

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Naval bombardment of Lingayen, at 43,50

Japanese Ships
DD Yugiri
DD Sagiri
DD Asagiri
DD Ayanami
DD Shikinami
DD Uranami
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato


Allied ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Runway hits 1

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Naval bombardment of Kota Bharu, at 24,45


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 destroyed
Beaufort I: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
DD Makigumo
DD Yugumo
DD Yukikaze
DD Taekaze
DD Arashkaru
DD Asahikari
CA Nachi
CA Suzuya
CA Takao
BB Atago
BB Amagi
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei


Allied ground losses:
1153 casualties reported
Guns lost 19

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 34
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 24

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Naval bombardment of Kota Bharu, at 24,45


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
DD Shirakumo
DD Hibiki
DD Tanigiri
DD Umigiri
DD Yamagiri
DD Kawagiri
CA Aso
CA Ibuki
CA Ikoma
CA Tsukaba
CA Ashigara
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
BB Hyuga
BB Ise


Allied ground losses:
454 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 85
Port hits 8
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 24

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Coastal Guns at Wake Island, 85,72, firing at TF 16
TF 16 troops unloading over beach at Wake Island, 85,72


151 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Kisaragi
DD Yayoi, Shell hits 6

Japanese ground losses:
142 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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TF 17 troops unloading over beach at Guam, 63,66


Japanese ground losses:
96 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Rabaul, 62,90, firing at TF 20
TF 20 troops unloading over beach at Rabaul, 62,90


46 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
587 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Coastal Guns at Kuantan, 24,48, firing at TF 56
TF 56 troops unloading over beach at Kuantan, 24,48


9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
349 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Coastal Guns at Lingayen, 43,50, firing at TF 87
TF 87 troops unloading over beach at Lingayen, 43,50


29 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
1398 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 88 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 45,49


Japanese ground losses:
296 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 89 troops unloading over beach at Legaspi, 45,54


Japanese ground losses:
120 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 92 troops unloading over beach at Laoag, 45,48


Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Davao, 43,61, firing at TF 102
TF 102 troops unloading over beach at Davao, 43,61


7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
389 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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TF 119 troops unloading over beach at Batan Islands, 46,47


Japanese ground losses:
105 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 137 troops unloading over beach at Butuan, 44,59


Japanese ground losses:
78 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 138 troops unloading over beach at Dadjangas, 42,61


Japanese ground losses:
100 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 139 troops unloading over beach at Taytay, 40,54


Japanese ground losses:
78 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 141 troops unloading over beach at Guiuan, 46,54


Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 142 troops unloading over beach at Cagayan, 43,59


Japanese ground losses:
261 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 143 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 40,59


Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 144 troops unloading over beach at Gasmata, 59,91


Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Kavieng, 62,88, firing at TF 146
TF 146 troops unloading over beach at Kavieng, 62,88


25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PG Keijo Maru, Shell hits 4

Japanese ground losses:
163 casualties reported

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TF 147 troops unloading over beach at Talasea, 60,90


Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported

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TF 149 troops unloading over beach at Cotabato, 43,60


Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 151 troops unloading over beach at Jesselton, 35,56


Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 152 troops unloading over beach at Lamon Bay, 44,52


Japanese ground losses:
83 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 153 troops unloading over beach at Miri, 32,56


Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Coastal Guns at Kota Bharu, 24,45, firing at TF 161
TF 161 troops unloading over beach at Kota Bharu, 24,45


Japanese ground losses:
403 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Kuching, 27,56, firing at TF 169
TF 169 troops unloading over beach at Kuching, 27,56


43 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PC Shonan Maru #6, Shell hits 2, on fire
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
170 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Brunei, 33,56, firing at TF 172
TF 172 troops unloading over beach at Brunei, 33,56


4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
149 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kota Bharu

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 8210 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 6868 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kuantan

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3162 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 5691 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Kuching

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1094 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 2004 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Kavieng

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1021 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1986 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Rabaul

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1469 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 5764 troops, 30 guns, 0 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Lingayen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4181 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 14994 troops, 60 guns, 39 vehicles



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Ground combat at Davao

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3088 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 7617 troops, 60 guns, 20 vehicles



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Ground combat at Wake Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1374 troops, 52 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1328 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Batan Islands

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1073 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 20 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Batan Islands base !!!



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Ground combat at Wake Island

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1221 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 2994 troops, 52 guns, 12 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Wake Island base !!!



Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 6 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
2497 casualties reported
Guns lost 50
Vehicles lost 6

[Andy Mac]

Ah k Alikachi

My main gripe is the paucity of aircover over Singapore and Surprise I think the Japanese should hit Singapore I just dont think that an 8 carrier strike should be possible and get surprise this isnt like moving through the empty North Pacific against newly installed radar installations against a power thats at peace.

This is one of the busiest waterways in the world against a military at war for 3 years with Battlehardened experienced fighter controller (Park Commanded 11 Gp for god sake) with radar installed and multiple allied enclaves in the area.

If Singapore is to be hit (and I think it should) Surprise must be off. No allied player should accept a game where Surprise is on.

Wake and HK are getting hit 4 hours before dawn hits Singapore !!!

[Andy Mac]

P.S I know its still Beta and I am still enjoying the mod so dont be to concerned about my lil rant.

I do think Surprise needs to be off and that a few more fighter Sqns need to be up and on alert in Singapore even if its a few sqns of Buffalos or a Kittyhawk Sqn.

I had 2 Spit and 2 Hurricane Sqns there and in total launched not enough cap

Now the good thing is my elite pilots are still alive and I had dispersed 4 Sqns of high xp Swordfish so this aint over

[Alikchi2]

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

Ah k Alikachi

My main gripe is the paucity of aircover over Singapore and Surprise I think the Japanese should hit Singapore I just dont think that an 8 carrier strike should be possible and get surprise this isnt like moving through the empty North Pacific against newly installed radar installations against a power thats at peace.

This is one of the busiest waterways in the world against a military at war for 3 years with Battlehardened experienced fighter controller (Park Commanded 11 Gp for god sake) with radar installed and multiple allied enclaves in the area.

If Singapore is to be hit (and I think it should) Surprise must be off. No allied player should accept a game where Surprise is on.

Wake and HK are getting hit 4 hours before dawn hits Singapore !!!

No no, rant all you can! Everything you say helps me fix this up [8D]

Clever move on the Swordfish, they're nasty I tell you - I've been sinking AI transports left and right. Sneer will probably have to run AKs in to Singora from Saigon to supply Yamashita.. hint hint [;)]

Hmmm, I definitely see what you're getting at..
What you said about the North Pacific and the South China Sea is very very true. Here's what I'm thinking - two slightly different scenarios with mandatory house rules..

Scen 50: Default attack against Pearl or any target other than Singapore
1 - Surprise is on.
2 - Subs will be in their standard positions around Pearl, etc

Scen 51: KB attack against Singapore.
1 - A mandatory rule. If there is to be an attack on Singapore, then surprise must be off.
2 - Subs will be adjusted to show that Japan is now facing West instead of East.
3 - This scenario could double as a "US doesn't enter the war until May 42" scenario. Commonwealth reinforcements would be accelerated.
4 - Two squadrons of Hurris that are now in Alor Star are instead based at Singapore, because Park isn't stupid and would have transferred AC in.

How does that sound?

[Alikchi2]

PS - How about Warspite undergoing refit at Seattle? I think she actually was getting rebuilt in the US in this time period so it would be appropriate! Plus, I've adjusted her (and Repulse's) experience levels to reflect their shooting.. so she'd be worth saving. [:D]

[Andy Mac]

Balance is an issue on the mod Alikachi so an annihalating strike is probably required as the allied battle line is formidable I would almost prefer a delay of a year - eighteen months on Indomitable and perhaps one of the G3's plus have Canada in refit on the West Coast and have a TF on the way to Singapore at start with Ark Royal/POW and perhaps Warspite.

This reduces the initial hit on Singapore but it is still a worthwhile target with 2 BB's a CV and a CVL and have a 2nd US Carrier at Pearl that gives the IJN a real choice

I would also consider giving the Japanese perhaps 6 - 10 Small merchant conversion CVE's to balance off a smaller haul at Singapore

But this is early days so lets see what happens

Andy

[Andy Mac]

Sounds good I think 4 Sqns plus the Beaus is about right for CAP.

I think the allied Carriers should either have offloaded fighters or be in a TF in harbour as well

But I think the two options look good.

[Andy Mac]

Its goign to be fun ;P

[Alikchi2]

These are really good ideas, keep it up [:D] I especially like the 2nd US CV at Pearl idea.. If I don't make Pearl more enticing then no one will go for it!

I'll look at the RN reinforcements some more.. I agree with you I think, though. I have 3x BC and 2 CV arriving for the RN within three weeks of the beginning of the game.. maybe I should slack off the reinforcements until 1943, push the third G3 (Incomparable) back a little farther.

I'll keep following, interested to see how this plays out!

[Andy Mac]

The note to Sneer....please note the strategic deception I do actually have 20 fighters operational and a few CL's are less than 50 sys.

In prinicipal though Surprise must be off. By trying to increase CAP with surprise on I have decimated my fighter force as they were caught on the ground I would have been better emptying Singapore AF.

"Yeah but I am strongly recommending to Alikachi that its too much I don’t have a single operational fighter and all CA's CL's and BB's are between 50 - 99% damaged with heavy float and fire.

Not a single ship could survive 1 hex

Surprise to the extent achieved is not possible at Singapore I will never play this mod again with surprise on if Singapore is the target its just unplayable

I am recommending delaying RN follow on forces and take some units out of Singapore at start plus put a second US CV at Pearl to make it a real choice for the IJN.

There is no point in setting up an enhanced RN mod if the RN gets annihalated on turn 1

I am also recommending some more Japanese CVE's and significant RN reinforcement delays to balance it out.

Losing 6 Capital Ships is bad enough (and if I get one out I will be amazed only POW can make more than 5 knots)

It is the single most devastating strike I have ever seen.

Without surprise KB would have lost 100 aircraft and sank 1 or 2 ships but the AF would be in decent shape to retaliate and/or cap the harbour to allow the cripples to escape as it is the AF is marginal even if I fly fighters in and your follow on strikes will wipe out the rest of the Airforce and Fleet is dead."

Andy