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

[aztez]

Quick update. Time is precious due to the fact that I have started a new job this week! [;)]
 

Game date is 13th of August 1944
 
 
India & Burma
 
 
Moulmein is turning into Pacific "Stalingrad". I did launch another deliribate assault but it was unsuccesfull.
 
Ground combat at Moulmein
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 222277 troops, 764 guns, 2390 vehicles, Assault Value = 3567
 
Defending force 144249 troops, 759 guns, 378 vehicles, Assault Value = 2543
 
Allied max assault: 3240 - adjusted assault: 2574
 
Japanese max defense: 1940 - adjusted defense: 2942
 
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 7)
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
2555 casualties reported
Guns lost 63
Vehicles lost 4
 
Allied ground losses:
5452 casualties reported
Guns lost 45
Vehicles lost 52
 
The good news is that the enemy infantry total has dropped to 140 000 men. [:-] 
 
RAF and RN will continue bombard the place. Next turn an bombardment assault and than another delibirate assault is scheduled. Other good news is that there is now +400 000 supplies stored at Rangoon.
 
 
China
 
 
I'am moving Chinese units out of Chengtu. These troops will assault the Japanese divisions North of Chungking.
 
Otherwise China seems to be a stalemate.
 

Central & North Pacific
 
 
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Australia, NZ & South Pacific
 
 
The big news is that at least part of the KB is spotted North West of Marshalls!!!
 
I don't know whether FDR knows I have spotted the TF with my recon planes. Either way the allied CV Armada is moving into position to engage the KB!!! So, fingers crossed the big battle might be just around the corner! [;)]
 
Kwaleijin and Rabal have been bombed! Despite these efforts Kwaleijin continues to hold. I have now shipped more supplies into the atoll. US troops will rest and gain strenght there for a while before the final offensive will begun!

Timor has been quiet front. This is due to bad weather raging into the area.

[Rob Brennan UK]

You dont need much more at moulmein to make up the AV differance but the casualties are horrible. Must be done though i guess.

Good luck

[aztez]

Yeah. I think those are necessary losses and it has been that bloody for ages now. I doubt he can have much supplies piled up at Moulmein since the daily bombardments by RN and RAF. Another deliribate assault is scheduled next turn too.

Very bloody turn last one. FDR moved the KB and the Allied CV's did a number of his naval forces. More about it game summary part of this update.


Game date is 15th of August 1944



India & Burma


I'am moving more supplies into Rangoon area. The daily visits by RN and RAF have continued at Moulmein. As said another delibarate assault is scheduled on next turn.
This battle has raged now for weeks and the casualty levels are horrific for both sides.


China


Chinese units are moving into position north of Chungking. They will start their offensive very soon.


Central & North Pacific


Another US CV is heading towards Pearl Harbour. Also a lot of troop transports are enroute in CenPac.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


The recon plane intel was 100% correct that I received last turn. I can't even imagine what would have happened had I not had this information available for me. Propably I would have had huge losses in transport and in battle ships.

KB had separated into two big TF. FDR said that the idea was that one TF would concentrate on tranports ships while the other was to deal with US CV's. Well it did not go as he planned.

All begun with allied raid againts his Japanese navy...

Day Air attack on TF at 85,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 132

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 12
SB2C Helldiver x 28
TBM Avenger x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 5 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 8 destroyed
SB2C Helldiver: 17 destroyed
TBM Avenger: 18 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF at 85,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 127

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 32
F6F Hellcat x 91
Hellcat II x 15
F4U-1D Corsair x 9
Corsair IV x 4
SB2C Helldiver x 84
Barracuda x 31
TBM Avenger x 174

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 108 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 20 destroyed
F6F Hellcat: 50 destroyed
Hellcat II: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 3 destroyed, 15 damaged
Barracuda: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged
TBM Avenger: 6 destroyed, 25 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryuho, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
CV Unryu, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CL Agano
CV Soryu, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Shoho, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CA Tone
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
DD Teruzuki, Bomb hits 1
DD Harusame

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Day Air attack on TF at 85,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 8

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 6
F6F Hellcat x 19
SB2C Helldiver x 56
TBM Avenger x 26
Kittyhawk III x 18
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 14 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 2 destroyed
Kittyhawk III: 3 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CV Unryu, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
CL Agano
CA Ashigara, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CVL Ryuho, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 85,78


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 17
F6F Hellcat x 36
F4U-1 Corsair x 36
Corsair IV x 2
SB2C Helldiver x 122
Barracuda x 13
TBM Avenger x 84
P-47C Thunderbolt x 33
A-20G Havoc x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 3
B-24J Liberator x 111


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo, on fire, heavy damage
CA Ashigara, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CL Agano


As you can see LBA bombers and fighters supported each other! [:D] This was somewhat unexpected event!

These were the only two "big" raid launched by the Japanese CV fleet...


Day Air attack on TF at 84,80

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 94
D4Y Judy x 79
B6N Jill x 11

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 206
F6F Hellcat x 402
Hellcat II x 39
F4U-1D Corsair x 8
Corsair IV x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 94 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 78 destroyed
B6N Jill: 11 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 7 destroyed, 5 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 7 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF at 84,80

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 29
B6N Jill x 48

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 178
F6F Hellcat x 364
Hellcat II x 32
Corsair IV x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 29 destroyed
B6N Jill: 45 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 9 destroyed, 4 damaged


There were many smaller raids launched though. I don't now why those enemy strikes where uncordinated.

Allied LBA's also joined up the party...


Day Air attack on TF at 85,78


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 20
P-47C Thunderbolt x 18
P-61A Black Widow x 5
A-20G Havoc x 47


Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Kitakami
CV Akagi, Bomb hits 2
BB Ise, Bomb hits 3, on fire
CV Hiyo

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
1 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
9 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
9 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
9 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
9 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
9 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 85,78


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 56
SB2C Helldiver x 76
P-47C Thunderbolt x 27
A-20G Havoc x 6
B-25J Mitchell x 10
B-24J Liberator x 103


Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 destroyed, 14 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Akagi, Bomb hits 10, on fire
CV Hiyo, Bomb hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
BB Ise, Bomb hits 8, on fire
CV Kaga, Bomb hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
CA Kumano, Bomb hits 1
CA Furutaka
CA Kako


Next day there where some follow up airstikes...


Day Air attack on TF at 83,77

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 33
F6F Hellcat x 117
Hellcat II x 16
F4U-1D Corsair x 2
Corsair IV x 6
SB2C Helldiver x 143
Barracuda x 43
TBM Avenger x 213


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CV Hiyo, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CV Kaga, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CL Abukuma, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 82,75


Allied aircraft
P-47C Thunderbolt x 11
P-61A Black Widow x 3
A-20G Havoc x 33


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CV Akagi, on fire
CL Kitakami, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Ise, on fire

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Day Air attack on TF at 82,74


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 237
Barracuda x 43
TBM Avenger x 373


Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 5 damaged
TBM Avenger: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Amagi, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Chiyoda, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CL Kinu, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
CL Nagara, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CL Sendai
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Hayashio
DD Hayanami, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 82,74


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 88
F6F Hellcat x 166
Hellcat II x 15
F4U-1D Corsair x 3
Corsair IV x 6
SB2C Helldiver x 19


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara, Bomb hits 11, on fire, heavy damage


All in all I lost +250 ac's and FDR lost +800 ac's last turn. The KB suffered big time with this operation. I think it would have been good idea to wait my assault at DEI or Marianas. Had he moved those CV's into Indian Ocean than I would have been in deep trouble.

[LittleJoe]

How Depressing for a Japanese player that not a single attack plane got through, [:(] nice job on the intel though..

[aztez]

Yeah. But to be honest I did deliver the first blow in this encounter. He had many CV's damaged before he even had a chance of launching anykind of an strike.
 
As said also the LBA and CV ac's worked together. This was something I did not expect to happen but it really bolstered my CAP too.
 
I don't why most of FDR's strikes where small. Those where quite easy to repulse too.
 
Intel was good this time around. Had I not recieved I think my CV's would be pretty damaged now. My CV's where docked at Majuro so it would have been "easy" target for the KB.

[aztez]

Here is the screenshot from the Marshalls...

[aztez]

View of aircraft replacements pools...

[aztez]

Here is the current "score" totals...

[aztez]

I still haven't got the next turn so don't know how the pursuit went. A lot of Japanese capital ships are already confirmed sunk though.

I think the big question is that whether I should split my CV fleets now that KB has lost most of its firepower???
It is a big decision to be made.

Also I did offer FDR an redo from last turn. He is not propably going take it. As he said he took a risk and lost. The results were a combined Leyte Gulf and Marianas Turkey shoot if you look at the happenings historically. Anyway I think that offer had to be made. [:)]

Personally I would like to see an "operation" Olympic but I can't guarantee that I'am able push that hard. [;)]


PS: Just received an email from FDR. He doesn't want replay from last turn.

[aztez]

Game date is 17th of August 1944


The carnage continued around Marshalls. [;)]

I did manage to hit quite a few enemy ships around these atolls. I will post a summary of ships confirmed sunk in next post.


India & Burma


The assault againts Moulmein continued. I managed to reduce fortifications down to 6. Next turn bombardment and after that another assault scheduled.


Ground combat at Moulmein

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 221726 troops, 766 guns, 2392 vehicles, Assault Value = 3540

Defending force 139848 troops, 685 guns, 358 vehicles, Assault Value = 2433

Allied max assault: 3209 - adjusted assault: 2652

Japanese max defense: 1990 - adjusted defense: 2599

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 7)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 6


Japanese ground losses:
2351 casualties reported
Guns lost 54
Vehicles lost 5

Allied ground losses:
4880 casualties reported
Guns lost 43
Vehicles lost 34

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Ground combat at Moulmein

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 214724 troops, 716 guns, 2333 vehicles, Assault Value = 2962

Defending force 136487 troops, 615 guns, 349 vehicles, Assault Value = 2312

Allied max assault: 2202 - adjusted assault: 1591

Japanese max defense: 1942 - adjusted defense: 1956

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 6)


Japanese ground losses:
2127 casualties reported
Guns lost 19
Vehicles lost 5

Allied ground losses:
4220 casualties reported
Guns lost 18
Vehicles lost 55


RAF and RN will continue bombard the enemy stronghold.


China


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Central & North Pacific


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Australia, NZ & South Pacific


The action focused around Marshalls where several enemy ships were hit.


Day Air attack on TF at 82,75


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 3
A-20G Havoc x 24
B-25J Mitchell x 24


Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
BB Ise, Bomb hits 2
CA Kako
CA Furutaka, Bomb hits 1

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Day Air attack on TF at 82,75


Allied aircraft
P-47C Thunderbolt x 9
A-20G Havoc x 17
B-25J Mitchell x 124


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Ise, Bomb hits 23, on fire
CA Kumano
CA Furutaka, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Uranami, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CA Kako, Bomb hits 1

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Day Air attack on TF at 82,75


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 137
Barracuda x 34
TBM Avenger x 224


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Ise, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
CA Furutaka, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CA Kumano, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Shirayuki
CA Kako, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Hatsuharu

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Day Air attack on TF at 82,75


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 137
Barracuda x 34
TBM Avenger x 224


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Ise, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
CA Furutaka, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CA Kumano, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Shirayuki
CA Kako, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Hatsuharu

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Day Air attack on TF at 82,75


Allied aircraft
Barracuda x 13
TBM Avenger x 42


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Kako, on fire
CA Kumano, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 82,75


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 89
TBF Avenger x 15
TBM Avenger x 57


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Ise, on fire, heavy damage
CA Kumano, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CA Kako, Bomb hits 2, on fire

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Day Air attack on TF at 79,78


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 105


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CV Akagi, Bomb hits 20, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 79,69


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 64
F6F Hellcat x 148
Hellcat II x 17
F4U-1D Corsair x 3
SB2C Helldiver x 123
Barracuda x 36
TBM Avenger x 189


Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AO Teikon Maru, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-30, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AO Tenshin Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AO Otoriyama Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
PG Tamo Maru #6, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PC Hiburi
MSW W.41, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AO Butsu Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AO Shimpo Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PC Hachijo, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AO Genyo Maru, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AO Medan Maru, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-26, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-31, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AO Shioya, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AO Janbi Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
PC Etoforu

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Day Air attack on TF at 78,67


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 24


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Hatsuzuki, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Hatsuharu, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 80,70


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 28
TBM Avenger x 18


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Kinu, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage


I guess it is safe to say that Japanese navy have had disastrous last 4 days! [;)]

[aztez]

Here are the major Japanese capital ships confirmed sunk...

[aztez]

...and the rest of the ships. There propably will be more than this though listed soon. At least CV Akagi is 100% doomed along with some cruisers.

[aztez]

Game date 19th of August 1944



India & Burma


The usual bombing runs continue at Moulmein. Next turn another allied delibarate assault is scheduled.

The good news from last turn is that Japanese CA was torpedoed in Malacca strait!

Sub attack at 21,47

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, Torpedo hits 1
DD Sagiri
DD Asagiri
DD Isonami
DD Shimakaze

Allied Ships
SS KXVII


This naturally could mean that BB's Yamamoto and Musashi could be heading into Burma which suits me just fine. [;)]


China


Chinese troops are advancing towards enemy positions north of Chungking. The assault should begin soon.


Central & North Pacific


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Australia, NZ & South Pacific


LBA and CV bombers strike enemy shipping around Marshalls...


Day Air attack on TF at 77,78


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CV Akagi, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage *CV Akagi remains afloat despite several bomb hits*

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Day Air attack on TF at 80,78


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 76
P-47C Thunderbolt x 22
A-20G Havoc x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 10
B-24J Liberator x 101


Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 3 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Sendai, Bomb hits 9, on fire, heavy damage *sunk*
CA Tone, Bomb hits 29, on fire, heavy damage *sunk*
DD Akizuki
DD Wakazuki
DD Suzunami, Bomb hits 1
DD Arashi, Bomb hits 1
DD Oyashio
DD Fuyuzuki
DD Hayashio, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Isokaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire

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Day Air attack on TF at 80,71


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 61
F6F Hellcat x 109
Hellcat II x 17
F4U-1D Corsair x 3
Corsair IV x 5
SB2C Helldiver x 150
Barracuda x 49
TBM Avenger x 239


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Agano, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage *sunk*

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Day Air attack on TF at 80,71


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 28
TBM Avenger x 18


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Kako, Bomb hits 7, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage *sunk*


Also CL Kitakami sunk North east of Marshalls. Some Japanese DD's were also sunk last turn.

[aztez]

Here is the current scoreboard...

[aztez]

Current situation at Marshalls...

[aztez]

... and finally the Burma theatre.

[Rob Brennan UK]

congratulations killing off KB once and for all ! and very gentlemanly offering a re-do as well [&o].

mid 44 and the marshall campaign is still raging .. great fun.



edit .. the subs in the last post !!!????[&:].. what are they doing ?



2nd edit [;)].. im assuming japan cant cut you off using the forces in rhaheng ? just an observation. maybe attack victoria point from the sea, would unhinge his defence nicely .

[LittleJoe]

Lotta subs! [X(]

[aztez]

Hi Rob! Has the flu gone away? [:(] ....He definately cannot cut me off from Rahaeng. I have solid reserve in place already in Burma. He has 2nd Division and some supporting units there or nearby. I do actually bombard the place daily with my fighter bombers from Mandalay. (He does not have adequate suppy there either)
 
Victoria Point is an option but I haven't decieded yet. I do not have that many free transports ships to spare so the safest option would be head on collision at Tavoy assuming the Moulmein base will fall. [&:] Next turn another ground assault there and my troops are in bad shape but so are his too. If I can dislodge the enemy than bulk of his Burma army are useless!
 
As for your and Joe's question about those Subs. Well, those are RN submarines which are heading towards Malaya and DEI. FDR does not know it yet about this but It will become obvious soon enough! [:D]
 
Yeah, Marshalls are still the battle area. Next I will propably start moving through Solomons. The Idea is link up my CenPac, Oz (Timor) and South Pacific forces together. Than the propable targets are Philippines and Marianas. Ofcourse the push towards Singapore will continue with fierce offensives.

[Ron Saueracker]

All I know is that I've heard rumours that the A2A model is getting revamped. I hope so. This was just another sad example with no Japanese planes making it through the CAP! LOL Hopefully we get some sort of patch before it ruins any CV battles in my games.