Marky VS AU Tiger - SOPAC

[marky]

so it begins![:D]

Sopac

[marky]

not much action last turn, but more today


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/03/42

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TF 5 troops unloading over beach at Lunga, 67,97
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
79 casualties reported
 
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TF 4 troops unloading over beach at Gili Gili, 56,94
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
158 casualties reported
 
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TF 6 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi, 68,96
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
64 casualties reported
 
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TF 5 troops unloading over beach at Lunga, 67,97
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Lunga
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 636 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 24
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese max assault: 16 - adjusted assault: 2
 
Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1
 
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lunga base !!!
 
 

[marky]

recon spotted a large force of enemy ships heading SE from Rabaul, no carriers in sight

but i think they might be headed for PM

ive ordered the carriers to head NW towards PM to head them off if they do head that way

[marky]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/04/42

 
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Ground combat at Tulagi
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 193 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese max assault: 8 - adjusted assault: 4
 
Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1
 
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tulagi base !!!
 
 
 
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Ground combat at Gili Gili
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 684 troops, 9 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese max assault: 17 - adjusted assault: 6
 
Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1
 
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Gili Gili base !!!
 
 
 

[marky]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/05/42

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Day Air attack on Port Moresby , at 53,91
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
 
No Japanese losses
 
 

[marky]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/09/42

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Coastal Guns at Gili Gili, 56,94, firing at TF 1004
TF 1004 troops unloading over beach at Gili Gili, 56,94
 
 
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Allied ground losses:
305 casualties reported
 
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Coastal Guns at Gili Gili, 56,94, firing at TF 1004
TF 1004 troops unloading over beach at Gili Gili, 56,94
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
292 casualties reported
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 67,97
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SB2U Vindicator x 15
SBD Dauntless x 49
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2U Vindicator: 4 damaged
SBD Dauntless: 2 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
ML Tsugaru, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
DD Mochizuki
AK China Maru
DD Asanagi, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
DD Uzuki
AP Syoka Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Daifuku Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AK Mito Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire
AP Nichibi Maru
MSW Seki Maru #3
 
Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x SB2U Vindicator bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SB2U Vindicator bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SB2U Vindicator bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SB2U Vindicator bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 67,97
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SB2U Vindicator x 15
SBD Dauntless x 49
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2U Vindicator: 4 damaged
SBD Dauntless: 2 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
ML Tsugaru, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
DD Mochizuki
AK China Maru
DD Asanagi, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
DD Uzuki
AP Syoka Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Daifuku Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AK Mito Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire
AP Nichibi Maru
MSW Seki Maru #3
 
Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 1 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x SB2U Vindicator bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SB2U Vindicator bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SB2U Vindicator bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SB2U Vindicator bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 53,91
 
Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
AP Wanganella
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 56,94
 
Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AP Largs Bay
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 67,97
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2U Vindicator x 10
SBD Dauntless x 62
TBD Devastator x 22
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 3 damaged
TBD Devastator: 1 destroyed
 
Japanese Ships
DD Asanagi, Bomb hits 6,  on fire,  heavy damage
ML Tsugaru, Bomb hits 6, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
DD Mochizuki, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
DD Uzuki, Bomb hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Syoka Maru, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Akibasan Maru
AP Mogamigawa Maru, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Mito Maru,  on fire
MSW Seki Maru #3, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Daifuku Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Japanese ground losses:
143 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x TBD Devastator launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 2 x TBD Devastator launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 2 x SB2U Vindicator bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x TBD Devastator launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x TBD Devastator launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x TBD Devastator launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x TBD Devastator launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x SB2U Vindicator bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SB2U Vindicator bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 53,91
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
G3M Nell x 8
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
AK Neleus
AP Orungal, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Asphalion
 
 
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 2 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 53,91
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
G3M Nell x 20
G4M1 Betty x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
AK Murada, Torpedo hits 1
AP Manunda, Torpedo hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Diomed, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Ormiston, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
AK Rhesus
MSW Katoomba, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
MSW Ipswitch, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Orungal, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
 
Allied ground losses:
328 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 
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Ground combat at Gili Gili
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 657 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21
 
Defending force 3263 troops, 72 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 217
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 

[marky]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/10/42

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TF 1004 troops unloading over beach at Gili Gili, 56,94
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
171 casualties reported
 
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TF 1004 troops unloading over beach at Gili Gili, 56,94
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
144 casualties reported
 
 

[marky]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/11/42

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TF 1004 troops unloading over beach at Gili Gili, 56,94
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
338 casualties reported
 
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ASW attack near Lunga  at 67,97
 
Japanese Ships
DD Ushio
DD Akebono
DD Ariake
DD Yugure
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu
 
Allied Ships
SS S-40
 
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TF 1004 troops unloading over beach at Gili Gili, 56,94
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
432 casualties reported
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 56,94
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M Nell x 7
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
MSW Wollongong, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Kanimbla
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 3 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 56,94
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
G3M Nell x 19
G4M1 Betty x 18
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
AP Kanimbla, Torpedo hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Manoora
AP Esperance Bay
AP Moreton Bay
MSW Whyalla, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
 
Allied ground losses:
108 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 3 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 53,91
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
G3M Nell x 6
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 2 damaged
 
Allied Ships
MSW Katoomba,  heavy damage
AP Ormiston, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 3 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Gili Gili at 56,94
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 16
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
AP Largs Bay, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
AP Esperance Bay, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
 
 
Allied ground losses:
81 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 

[marky]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/13/42

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ASW attack near Lunga  at 67,97
 
Japanese Ships
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
 
Allied Ships
SS S-40
 
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Day Air attack on Port Moresby , at 53,91
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
G3M Nell x 7
 
Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 9
Kittyhawk I x 20
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 18
P-40E Warhawk x 26
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 12 destroyed
G3M Nell: 3 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 4 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 2 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
 
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Day Air attack on Port Moresby , at 53,91
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
G3M Nell x 24
 
Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 5
Kittyhawk I x 20
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 13
P-40E Warhawk x 24
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 19 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk I: 3 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 2 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 4 damaged
 
 
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Ground combat at Gili Gili
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 10999 troops, 159 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 298
 
Defending force 422 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 15
 
Allied max assault: 159 - adjusted assault: 39
 
Japanese max defense: 12 - adjusted defense: 1
 
Allied assault odds: 39 to 1
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
 
 

[marky]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/16/42

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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 61,88
 
 
Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 17
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina: 14 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 5 x PBY Catalina bombing at 1000 feet
 7 x PBY Catalina launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 5 x PBY Catalina bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Rabaul , at 61,88
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 18
A6M2 Zero x 12
 
Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 5
B-17C Fortress x 17
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 4 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 4 destroyed
B-17C Fortress: 6 destroyed, 5 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
CS Nisshin, Bomb hits 1,  on fire [:D]
CVL Shoho, Bomb hits 1,  on fire [:D]
CV Zuikaku, Bomb hits 1  [:D]
 
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 1 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
 1 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Brisbane  at 46,114
 
Japanese Ships
SS I-21, hits 1
 
Allied Ships
CA Chester
DD Farragut
DD Walke
CA Australia
DD Aylwin
DD Phelps
DD Russell
CV Lexington
DD Monaghan
 
 
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Ground combat at Gili Gili
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 10880 troops, 152 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 292
 
Defending force 363 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
 
Allied max assault: 198 - adjusted assault: 13
 
Japanese max defense: 10 - adjusted defense: 1
 
Allied assault odds: 13 to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
 
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported