Andy Mac v PZB ....The Allies Fight Back

[Andy Mac]

I dont have access to the combat replays at work but the highlight is that my attack failed and that PZB was able to pull in more troops by air.
 
It cost him in trransports but he is steadily reinforcing.
 
Noomfoor has lvl 8 forts which was a shock 0:1 and no fort reduction.
 
Indications are that Sansoper is also being heavily reinforced (Unit count is now up to 8 from 3)
 
The 35,000 men of the aqssault force have just finished loading but I am torn about what to do.
 
I want to keep up the pressure but can only really afford to get bogged down in one of the assaults.
 
My options are.
 
1. Stick to the plan his Sansoper then Wasile/Namlea
2. Amend the plan bypass Sansoper and go deep straight at Wasile then pick off Sansoper at a later date.
3. Reinforce Noomfoor 1st then methodically move on.
 
All three are viable and the beauty of my preparation is that I can do all three.
 
Going to think about this a little
 
 

[Andy Mac]

This plan was always a diversion to attrit his forces and force him to commit to the malaria infested bases in the area and it is working he is steadily reinforcing.
 
My initial thoughts are its time to recut the plan and be bolder but strengthen my punches......
 
OK the new plan
 
1. Sansoper is temporarily scrapped and troops will unload at Rabaul troops will remain prepping for this objective.
 
2. Wasile will be invaded next instead 1st Aus Corps with 3rd NZ Div/ 3rd USMC Div,  1st, 7th and 30th Australian Bdes plus armour will jump ahead covered by all of my fleet carrier assets. i.e. I go in fully protected.
 
3. 6th Armies 1st Amphib Corps op against Woleia is CANCELLED 6th Army is immediatly transferred to join 8th Army for Thunderchild minus 93rd US Div.
 
4. 9th Aus Div, 93rd US Div and 364th RCT are tasked as reinforcement for 14th Corps on  noemfoor and will begin prepping immediately.
 
5. After the Wasile landing shipping will be diverted to allow ABDA Corps to land on Namlea and Kai Island.
 
6. US 11th Corps on Sarmi replaces US 14th Corps transferring to 6th Army after 1 months refit in Australia.
 
This leaves the following in 1st Aus Army for a more constrained Hydra offensive
 
ABDA Corps 3 Divs - Namlea/Kai Island
14th US Corps 3 Divs - Noemfoor being reinforced by 2 further Divs from theatre reserve
1st Aus Corps
- Wasile 3 Divs
- Sansoper 3 Divs
(This Corps is over tasked so I may cancel Menado op and use US 1st Corps instead)
1st US Corps 3 Divs - Menado
 
It lends more weight to the punches without compromising the operational momentum.
 
Any thoughts ? 

[Andy Mac]

OK the only other thought I have is a total switch of emphasis either before or after the Wasile operation.
 
1st Aus Army (ABDA Corps/ 1st Aus Corps) attacks Bali/Java area
6th US Army (1st/11th and 14th US Corps) completes Hydra securing Noemfoor/Wasile and Sansoper
8th US Army (1st (from 6th Army)/3rd and 5th Amphib Corps and 3rd/9th US Corps) takes the Marianas.
 
I could really use at lease 1 more Aus Corps HQ.
 
I now have to think in terms of Corps and Armies as my forces are so large and unweildy. In the early war its all about bdes and divs now its all about Corps and Armies [:D][:D]
 
Andy
 
 

[Sneer]

on the other hands Japan is comfortable to send divisions here and there easily and forts are high
just another step in this logictics puzzle

[Andy Mac]

it is a real problem I face Sneer.
 
He has good forts all over the place and has reaction forces at central hubs making even Corps level assaults on secondary bases difficult.
 
Lets not forget I am now bypassing concentrations.
 
Unless I am willing to use a full multi corps army in every landing I run the risk of getting held up.
 
If I do use those scale of forces then I can only launch one invasion every three months.
 
Its one of the reasons I am using a sledgehammer on the Marianas

[Andy Mac]

If I start to see Indian Divisions in the line then I may reconsider that op but I dont think he is short of ground forces

[Speedysteve]

Hi Andy,
 
I too am feeling a similar thing in my game against Faber (at least I have just started to sense this).
 
The Japanese have LOADS of divisions to dispense with. Coupled with level 9 forts = formidable obstacles.

[Andy Mac]

Yup and lets not forget I am missing Malaya/ 12th and 14th Armies and forces at least equivalent to those I am currently deploying in order to put pressure on the Japanese from the North.
 
Without the threat of an Invasion on Burma/Malaya or Sumatra he can send more ground units south 

[duckenf]

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

Noomfoor has lvl 8 forts which was a shock 0:1 and no fort reduction.
...
My options are.

1. Stick to the plan his Sansoper then Wasile/Namlea
2. Amend the plan bypass Sansoper and go deep straight at Wasile then pick off Sansoper at a later date.
3. Reinforce Noomfoor 1st then methodically move on.

 
I think Option 3.  He's reinforcing, so Noomfoor will be a tough nut to crack, but you have him sending his troops in.  With a sustained air campaign and shelling from the BBs, you should be able to make it a death trap -- bag transports and troops.  Once Hydra I and II are consolidated, you should have some troops ready for additional operations.  But the last thing you need is to lose 35K troops in Noomfoor because you overcommitted to an over-ambitious series of attacks.  In addition, if the Noomfoor attack fails, Hydra V+ will be in jeopardy of failing, too.

[Nemo121]

None of the options above is really suitable IMO.

The closest suitable option is, IMO, number 2. Go for Wasile and then leave Sansoper. You don't need it in order to secure your supply lines so long as you bomb it enough to render it impossible to operate bombers from it.

One thing though, rather than Wasile would you not go for Morotai? It has better base facilities and is the logical base to use for further operations against Mindanao.

[Andy Mac]

Yup 2 is better and is the one I am going for
 
Had I been seriious about attacking Mindanao then yes it is a better option but remember I dont have the ground forces so this is a Diversion !!!! Morotoi is built to max and has a lot of troops on it and its a major air hub its going to be more straightforward to land next door.
 
2 is the way ahead I am reordering my forces accordingly
 
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/14/44
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 70
N1K1-J George x 42
A6M5c Zeke x 45
B6N Jill x 16
G4M2 Betty x 97
P1Y Frances x 21
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
70 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 126
 
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 9 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
 9 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 9 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
22 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
45 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
42 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
16 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
 7 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
 9 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 8 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
 3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 7 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
 2 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
 3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
 3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
 3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 183
D4Y Judy x 27
B6N Jill x 27
G4M2 Betty x 24
P1Y Frances x 72
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
70 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 156
 
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
24 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
36 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
45 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
 8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
11 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
 9 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
48 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
18 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
 3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
 6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
 3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
 6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
 6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
 3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
 3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
 3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
 2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
 2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76
 
 
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 7
PB4Y Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 29
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 18
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78
 
 
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 21
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 9
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 31
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78
 
Japanese aircraft
no flights
 
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 29
PB4Y Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 26
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 3 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 9 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 41
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
 6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
 6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
 2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th Base Force, at 45,76
 
 
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 28
F4U-1 Corsair x 17
F4U-1D Corsair x 29
SB2C Helldiver x 153
TBM Avenger x 163
Spitfire VIII x 11
Kittyhawk III x 52
P-47D Thunderbolt x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 12
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
TBM Avenger: 4 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
390 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
12 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
 6 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
12 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
 9 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
14 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
16 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
15 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
13 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
15 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
15 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
15 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious/A Brigade, at 45,76
 
 
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 20
SB2C Helldiver x 7
TBM Avenger x 8
A-20G Havoc x 5
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 5 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious/B Brigade, at 45,76
 
 
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 46
SB2C Helldiver x 16
TBM Avenger x 9
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious/B Brigade, at 45,76
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 10
P-40N Warhawk x 13
P-38J Lightning x 40
B-25J Mitchell x 38
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 3 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
10 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
14 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
13 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 32nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 45,76
 
 
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 18
F4U-1 Corsair x 2
F4U-1D Corsair x 2
SB2C Helldiver x 31
TBM Avenger x 29
Spitfire VIII x 2
Kittyhawk III x 5
A-20G Havoc x 6
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 6 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
 2 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
 2 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aru Island at 39,80
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 34
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
SC SC-700, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Taurus, Bomb hits 10,  on fire,  heavy damage
SC SC-708, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
 2 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,78
 
Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 5
 
Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 4 damaged
 
Allied Ships
AP Crescent City
AP President Fillmore
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 1 x B6N Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B6N Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76
 
 
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86
 
Japanese aircraft
no flights
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 6
B-25J Mitchell x 3
PB4Y Liberator x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 1 destroyed
 
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,78
 
Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 2
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 7
 
Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied Ships
AP Arthur Middleton
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 1 x B6N Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet

[duckenf]

If it's option 2, then you'd best find where he's ferrying in troops from and shut those airfields down/shoot down his transports.  That's his Rapid Deployment Force and until its wings are clipped, he'll be able to fly reinforcements into any place you land.  Of course, if this offensive leaves his air transport crippled, then that will make things easier down the stretch.  I just hope you haven't suffered any serious setbacks by then.

[Andy Mac]

Well i can shoot down 20+ transports a day but they keep on coming from the Palaus.
 
When Sarmi gets to lvl 5 then the fun will begin P38J's escorting B24J's will make the Palaus an interesting place to base forces.
 
My plan is to go in with more weight and reinforce my assaulting Corps and cancel a few of the out reach objectives.
 
I already class Hydra as a success the offensive started on 6th February 44 at Aitape and Dagua then I hit Sarmi all of which were taken we are now at 15th March 44 and I have secured Sarmi and won a major naval battle on the way.
 
Noemfoor is sucking in Japanese troops which suits me fine as I am about to bypass and go deeper.
 
If I successfully land at Wasile and then reinforce Noemfoor to the extent that I take the base I will be happy.
 
(I am also noticing that the Admiralties/Emirau are looking weak now as PZB has air evacced some forces so I may take them to give me a more secure LOC in the area). 
 
Basically If I take Wasile, Noemfoor and perhaps Namlea I will call an end to the operation transfer most amphib assets to Centpac and use the remainder for operations to broaden my LOC
 
Andy
I am still aiming for 1st June 44 for Thunderchild

[Andy Mac]

I hit lots of his cutoff bases I will soften them all up for a short time to keep these marauding betties at bay.
 
I am more and more re considering Medck's advice to consolidate a little
 
I think I will use some recon assets to try and check what kind of defences he has in other bases in northern and central NG.
 
The IJN /IJA cannot have covered them all....
 
My next wave is definitely going to hit Wasile but I have time to land other forces on other less defended bases in the area before I reinforce Noemfoor to much more.
 
Options include the bases at Admiralties/Emirau and other northern NG bases plus perhaps Amboina or other bases nearby as well as Namlea.
 
The ABDA Corps have the forces to hit several bases perhaps spreading his reaction force is not a bad thing !!!!
 
 
 
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/16/44
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 326
D4Y Judy x 45
B6N Jill x 46
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 99
P1Y Frances x 151
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 37
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 454
 
Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78
 
 
Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 2
P-40N Warhawk x 2
F-5A Lightning x 1
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79
 
Japanese aircraft
no flights
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 31
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-57-II Topsy: 6 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
 
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79
 
Japanese aircraft
no flights
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 25
 
Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 2 destroyed
Ki-57-II Topsy: 5 destroyed
 
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 23
 
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
 9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76
 
 
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 18
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 27
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x PB4Y 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 PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 21
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 7 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 41
 
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hansa , at 53,83
 
Japanese aircraft
no flights
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 24
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 28
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Admiralty Islands , at 58,84
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 78
PB4Y Liberator x 15
B-24J Liberator x 30
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 107
 
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
 4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
16 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
24 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
 6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
15 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
 2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
 2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
 6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Emirau Island , at 60,84
 
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 6
Beaufort V-IX x 27
B-25J Mitchell x 61
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 10
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 91
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 8000 feet
 2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
 2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
27 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
 4 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 8000 feet
 4 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 8000 feet
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
 5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 8000 feet
 5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on 84th Chinese Corps, at 43,35
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 16
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 32nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 45,76
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
P-40N Warhawk x 12
P-38J Lightning x 18
B-25J Mitchell x 29
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 9 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
11 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
12 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76
 
 
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
 
 
No Allied losses
 

[Andy Mac]

OK More of the same withdrawing to refuel and go back in !!!!!


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/17/44

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 289
D4Y Judy x 27
B6N Jill x 46
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 93
P1Y Frances x 140

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
61 casualties reported

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 324

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 37
P-40N Warhawk x 12
F-5A Lightning x 2


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 3
Spitfire VIII x 3
B-24J Liberator x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-57-II Topsy: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 63
B-24J Liberator x 115

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-57-II Topsy: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 266

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Hansa , at 53,83


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 28


No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 32

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 5th Base Force, at 45,76


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 6
F4U-1 Corsair x 2
F4U-1D Corsair x 2
Corsair IV x 3
TBM Avenger x 8
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-25J Mitchell x 3


Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 32nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 45,76


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 39
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
F4U-1D Corsair x 31
Corsair IV x 9
TBM Avenger x 37
Spitfire VIII x 12
Kittyhawk III x 51
P-38J Lightning x 9
P-47D Thunderbolt x 26
A-20G Havoc x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 12


Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged
Kittyhawk III: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 32nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 45,76


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
P-40N Warhawk x 9
P-38J Lightning x 15
F-5C Lightning x 1
B-25J Mitchell x 27


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1


No Allied losses

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/18/44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Komandorski Island at 89,31

Japanese Ships
DD Yugure
DD Uzuki

Allied Ships
AK Abram S. Hewitt, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

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ASW attack at 54,82

Japanese Ships
SS I-44, hits 8, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Cummings
DD Welles
DD Farenholt
DD McCalla
DD Laffey

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 72
N1K1-J George x 48
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M5c Zeke x 45
B6N Jill x 18
G4M2 Betty x 153

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
88 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 248

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 9
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 24
P-40N Warhawk x 13
P-38J Lightning x 31
F-5A Lightning x 2


Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6


No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Hansa , at 53,83


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 28
PB4Y Liberator x 21
B-24J Liberator x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Emirau Island , at 60,84


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 3
Beaufort V-IX x 30
B-25J Mitchell x 59
PB4Y Liberator x 4
B-24J Liberator x 19


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 89

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 32nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 45,76


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 6
P-40N Warhawk x 10
P-38J Lightning x 18
F-5C Lightning x 1
B-25J Mitchell x 47


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1


No Allied losses

[Andy Mac]

Hmmmm interesting PZB attacks me again in the north in the Aleutians he is determined not to let Komodorski get improved its now lvl 1 so I may put a dauntless sqn there for the next tiome he tries this.

It is becoming more and more apparent that PZB has evacced Emiraus and Admiralty Islands.

Now if he has managed to evac them then I can probably take them cheaply.

As a pair of extra bases securing my LOC they could be usefull aslong as they dont distract to much from the main offensives.

Ill start a Bde preparing for each one just in case the opportunity presents itself



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/18/44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Komandorski Island at 89,31

Japanese Ships
DD Yugure
DD Uzuki

Allied Ships
AK Abram S. Hewitt, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

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ASW attack at 54,82

Japanese Ships
SS I-44, hits 8, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Cummings
DD Welles
DD Farenholt
DD McCalla
DD Laffey

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 72
N1K1-J George x 48
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M5c Zeke x 45
B6N Jill x 18
G4M2 Betty x 153

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
88 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 248

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 9
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 24
P-40N Warhawk x 13
P-38J Lightning x 31
F-5A Lightning x 2


Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6


No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Hansa , at 53,83


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 28
PB4Y Liberator x 21
B-24J Liberator x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Emirau Island , at 60,84


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 3
Beaufort V-IX x 30
B-25J Mitchell x 59
PB4Y Liberator x 4
B-24J Liberator x 19


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 89

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 32nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 45,76


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 6
P-40N Warhawk x 10
P-38J Lightning x 18
F-5C Lightning x 1
B-25J Mitchell x 47


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1


No Allied losses

[Andy Mac]

OK doing a little prior planning
 
In the next 60 days the fleet will consist of
 
12 USN Fleet Carriers
1 RN Fleet Carrier
9 USN CVL's
27 Combat CVE's
6 Replenishment CVR's
8 Modern BB's
4 Old BB's
10 Modern CA's
6  Old CA's
16 Clevelend or Brooklyn class CL's
7 Other CL's
Numerous DD's
 
50 LCI
35 LCM
93 LCT
76 LCVP
149 LST
2 LSV
8 LSD
 
and about 50 AP's of varying capacity
 
I am going to need to work this out pretty carefully.
 
But the Fleet Attacking the Marianas will need the bulk of that force as I am planning on landing 2 full Corps on Tinian in the first phase.
 
1 Marine Div
6 x US Inf Divs
1 x Airborne RCT
 
I suspect I will leave the bulk of the Barges in SWPAC to keep up the pressure there with Wasp/ Saratoga and Formidable backed by some of the older CA's and CL's (Primarily the Australian and RN ships)
 
The 4 old BB's will be used in my assault Transports and I will use the 8 modern BB's in 4 fast bombardment TF's to support and guard the landing I am planning on providing quite a lot of detail on my Marianas attack as I need to keep it straight somewhere.
 
If I plan on using 135 LST's, 6 LSD's, 50 LCI's and the 2 LSV's plus say 35 AP's and 100 AK's thats c 7 Divs plus armour and support assault loaded (AK's for Armour and Support minimally loaded)
 
More to follow in the weeks and months to come as I finalise my TF organisation

[Nemo121]

As a Japanese player it is amusing to see the forces listed above have the appendement that they must be carefully apportioned in order to be effective .
 
That isn't, of course, to take away in the slightest from Andy Mac... He's playing an excellent game against a top opponent... I am just a bit more used to juggling 6 BBs between 3 or 4 pressing missions and doing without CVs at all than the juggernaught above so it struck me as funny to see its strength being listed.
 
With that said, yes, you're going to have to be careful. I would be surprised if ANYTHING in this game turned out to be easy or "cheap". And if it ever is easy and cheap it is only so that it can be made more difficult and more expensive elsewhere. Kudos to you for continuing this game

[Andy Mac]

Irvings on night attacks

My TF is moving towards Wasile.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/21/44

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 11 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 98
N1K1-J George x 52
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M5c Zeke x 45
B6N Jill x 17
G4M2 Betty x 140

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Airbase hits 20
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 259

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 181
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 48
P1Y Frances x 77

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 205

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Kai Island , at 39,78


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 27
F-5A Lightning x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 60


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 66

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 3
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 27
P-40N Warhawk x 15
P-38J Lightning x 3
F-5A Lightning x 2


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 43
F-5C Lightning x 4
B-25J Mitchell x 38


No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 47

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1


No Allied losses

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Wotje , at 82,79

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 14
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 2
P-40N Warhawk x 3
A-20G Havoc x 48
PB4Y Liberator x 19
B-24D Liberator x 36

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 53

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Kusaie Island , at 75,82

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 13
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 9
P-40N Warhawk x 17
B-25J Mitchell x 54

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 10
Runway hits 60

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 7th Australian Division, at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 26
Ki-21 Sally x 32
Ki-49 Helen x 14

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
49 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:

[Andy Mac]

Sent in the Iowa BG to bombard


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/22/44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Noemfoor at 45,76

Japanese Ships
AG AG-2067, Shell hits 7, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Iowa
BB New Jersey
CL Boise
CA Louisville
CA Astoria
CA Chester
CL Montpelier
CL Santa Fe
CL Birmingham
CA Chicago
DD Dyson
DD Eaton
DD Foote
DD Franks
DD Gatling
DMS Palmer
DMS Howard
DMS Chandler
DMS Elliot

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Naval bombardment of Noemfoor, at 45,76 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CL Birmingham
CL Santa Fe
CL Montpelier, Shell hits 5
CA Chester
CA Astoria
CA Louisville
CL Boise
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa

Japanese ground losses:
1988 casualties reported
Guns lost 17

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 50
Port hits 6
Port supply hits 7

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 353
D4Y Judy x 43
B6N Jill x 49
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 86
P1Y Frances x 158

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
81 casualties reported

Airbase hits 25
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 531

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Aru Island , at 39,80

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 23

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 11 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 damaged

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 30
F-5C Lightning x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 42


Allied aircraft losses
F-5C Lightning: 1 destroyed
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Runway hits 22

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6


No Allied losses

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1


No Allied losses

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Wotje , at 82,79

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 20
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 2
A-20G Havoc x 52
PB4Y Liberator x 20
B-24D Liberator x 34

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 101

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Kusaie Island , at 75,82


Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 7
P-40N Warhawk x 18
B-25J Mitchell x 39


Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 35

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 22nd Heavy AA Battalion, at 33,78


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 5
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 20
P-40N Warhawk x 8
F-5A Lightning x 1


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 107th IJA Base Force, at 39,78


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 23
F-5A Lightning x 1
B-25J Mitchell x 37


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
157 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 16th Division, at 61,86


Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 40
SB2C Helldiver x 15
TBF Avenger x 3
TBM Avenger x 46
Avenger II x 14
Kittyhawk III x 15
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 3
P-40N Warhawk x 49
P-38J Lightning x 31
B-25J Mitchell x 67
PB4Y Liberator x 21
B-24J Liberator x 12


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Guns lost 17

Aircraft Attacking:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1


No Allied losses