East Wind Rain, Mike Hall Vs AdmNelson

[Freedom205]

I now have the the Admirals forces cut off, and will start to eliminate them next turn. (with graphics)
In other news, the Admiral decided to send a surface bombardment group to Canton Island, but they were intercepted by my newly transferred Nells stationed there. (I had just activated them from rest this very turn) Only minor damage was done, but if he sticks around it will get ugly for them. (Canton Islands airfield just turned 4 today!)


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/18/42

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Day Air attack on Djokjakarta , at 20,63

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
Ki-21 Sally x 124

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged
CW-22 Falcon: 1 destroyed
Swordfish: 2 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 70


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Day Air attack on TF at 98,105

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 35
G3M Nell x 39

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Detroit, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CA Astoria, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Helm, Bomb hits 1, on fire

[AdmNelson]

ORIGINAL: Mike Hall

I now have the the Admirals forces cut off, and will start to eliminate them next turn. (with graphics)
In other news, the Admiral decided to send a surface bombardment group to Canton Island, but they were intercepted by my newly transferred Nells stationed there. (I had just activated them from rest this very turn) Only minor damage was done, but if he sticks around it will get ugly for them. (Canton Islands airfield just turned 4 today!)


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Day Air attack on TF at 98,105

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 35
G3M Nell x 39

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Detroit, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CA Astoria, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Helm, Bomb hits 1, on fire

I think Nells at torpedo range, doesn't look like fun.

[Freedom205]

My follow up attack on the surface group only managed 1 fish in the CL Detroit. [:(]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/19/42


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Day Air attack on Derby , at 24,85

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 5
CW-21B Demon x 6
Brewster 339D x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
CW-21B Demon: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Brewster 339D: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged


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Day Air attack on TF, near Pago Pago at 98,110

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
G3M Nell x 9

Allied aircraft
F2A Buffalo x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged
G3M Nell: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F2A Buffalo: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Detroit, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Benham


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Ground combat at Bandoeng

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 11808 troops, 247 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 141

Defending force 1623 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5

Japanese max assault: 258 - adjusted assault: 258

Allied max defense: 3 - adjusted defense: 5

Japanese assault odds: 51 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Bandoeng base !!!



Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
Hawk 75A: 3 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported

[Freedom205]

My forces are speeding south towards Soerabaja........ but elsewhere things are not so rosy. The Americans are puting up a fierce fight at Bataan, and the Chinese threw us a curve and defeated out attack at Ichang. My follow up attack on the Admirals port at Chanpur ended with too many losses and nothing to show for it. arrrgggg

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/22/42


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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25

Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 3 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Chandpur , at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
Ki-21 Sally x 75
Ki-49 Helen x 14

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 20
Blenheim IF x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-21 Sally: 5 destroyed, 35 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 1 destroyed, 14 damaged
Blenheim IF: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 6

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Day Air attack on TF, near Lautem at 33,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9

Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Nansin Maru, Bomb hits 1

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Day Air attack on TF at 109,32

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
G3M Nell x 3
G4M1 Betty x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Pacific, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Utahan, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage



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Ground combat at Bataan

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 153364 troops, 1510 guns, 39 vehicles, Assault Value = 2727

Defending force 51689 troops, 199 guns, 84 vehicles, Assault Value = 1055

Japanese max assault: 3030 - adjusted assault: 1191

Allied max defense: 911 - adjusted defense: 2957

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


Japanese ground losses:
7066 casualties reported
Guns lost 119
Vehicles lost 17

Allied ground losses:
971 casualties reported
Guns lost 16


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Ground combat at Tjilitjap

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 28358 troops, 429 guns, 149 vehicles, Assault Value = 525

Defending force 3901 troops, 21 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 41

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese max assault: 964 - adjusted assault: 1624

Allied max defense: 21 - adjusted defense: 5

Japanese assault odds: 324 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Tjilitjap base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
5759 casualties reported
Guns lost 23
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at Ichang

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 62540 troops, 661 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 1170

Defending force 23276 troops, 147 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 584

Japanese max assault: 1158 - adjusted assault: 1245

Allied max defense: 555 - adjusted defense: 3361

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


Japanese ground losses:
1042 casualties reported
Guns lost 23
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
65 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

[AdmNelson]

There has been a increase in the air battles over Burma and India. Java is slowing becoming an Imperial oil source. Oz--- the troops are digging in and waiting. A good portion of the Dutch forces did finally say good bye to their homeland and now are enjoying the comforts of the Aussie lassies. THe Dutch ground pounders are another issue and will have to wait, Japanese occupation.

[AdmNelson]

3/25/42

DEI Mike is advancing across Java and should have completed occupation within a few weeks.

South Pacific The hammer for Suva is coming. At least 2 TFs we can see and one with 7 CVs.The other With BBs and APs. The one little naval air strike from Nandia land one 500LB bomb in the IJN CA Myok( don't think it was a critical hit either). Losing Canton Island and being able to stage aircraft from Pearl Harbor will make this ugly for the Allies. Can not tell how many more TFs are on the way to Suva. The ASW out of Noumea has been heavy with at least 3 to 4 ASW TFs daily attacking US subs in the area. New forward base will soon be Christmas Island. Do you think it will snowing on Christmas in July?



Day Air attack on TF at 80,115

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 99 SO Many

Allied aircraft
F2A Buffalo x 14 SO FEW
A-20B Boston x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F2A Buffalo: 14 destroyed
A-20B Boston: 5 destroyed
B-25C Mitchell: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Bomb hits 1
CA Furutaka

[AdmNelson]

3/26/42

South Pacific Nandi gets hammered by 6 CAs and leave. This is probably round one of many rounds,.

Suva to Central Command--- send everything you can. Invasion is coming and not much to hold with, Nandi bombarded last night and the small catcus air force is not in good shape.

Central Command to Suva Command--- Other ares of operations have a priorty, Canton Island has IJN long bombers and will make getting supplies, men, and aircraft to you difficult.


Supporting bombardment group is the KB plus alot.

Naval bombardment of Nandi, at 85,114


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina: 1 destroyed
SBD Dauntless: 5 destroyed
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
A-20B Boston: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
PB2Y Coronado: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships 6 CAs
CA Myoko
CA Kako
CA Furutaka
CA Atago
CA Suzuya
CA Maya


Allied ground losses:
793 casualties reported
Guns lost 23
Vehicles lost 2

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 25
Port supply hits 1

[Freedom205]

Yes, Suva is the target. We plan on slamming home the assault with 3 Divs plus the South Seas Detatchment, we hope this is enough. I am sorry I didnt send the mini KB out of Canton to attack anything fleeing Suva to the east, hindsight is always so clear.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/27/42

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Day Air attack on Chandpur , at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 19

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 5 destroyed, 9 damaged


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Day Air attack on TF at 80,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 72

Allied aircraft
F2A Buffalo x 9
Beaufort V-IX x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F2A Buffalo: 7 destroyed
Beaufort V-IX: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
TK Nihon Maru
TK Kokuyo Maru

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Day Air attack on TF at 80,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 52

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
TK Akebono Maru




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Ground combat at Madioen

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 20041 troops, 251 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 402

Defending force 5196 troops, 24 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 63

Japanese max assault: 376 - adjusted assault: 469

Allied max defense: 45 - adjusted defense: 67

Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Madioen base !!!



Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
F.K.51: 4 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

[AdmNelson]

Central Command to Suva--- The Lexington and Enterprise were dispatch 2 months ago.

Suva Command to Central Command--- The Lexington and Enterprise were sunk at Sydney two months ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Central Command to Suva --- Oh yes, forgot we will try to base the aircraft from the carriers. They have load on transports and be there in 2 months.

Suva Command to Central Command-- We only have two days.

Central Command to Suva Command--- We suggest you start planning a guerrilla compaign. We are having good success with that in the Philippines.

Suva Commnad to Central Command-- All we have here is beaches and grass skirts.

Cental Commnad to Suva Commnad---- How well can can you dance?

[AdmNelson]

3 Divs plus the South Seas Detatchment!!!! No wonder Bataan is holding out so long. Mini KB missing --thanks for small favors. We did damage one of your fleet carriers awhile back, didn't we? Hope it hasn't repaired.

[Freedom205]

Despite the Admirals repeated comments on being up a creek at Suva, I still had a bad feeling in my stomach. (and I told him of this) Well that sour stomach proved itself this turn, with the heavy level bombers (B-17s, 26s and 25s) pounding the Akagi with 7 bombs, and the Shokaku with 3. Both are burning, but should make it to port with a little luck. With two flattops out of the mix, D-Day could get ugly for me. Tomorrow we will all know.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/28/42


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Day Air attack on TF at 81,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 63

Allied aircraft
TBD Devastator x 2
Beaufort V-IX x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
TBD Devastator: 2 destroyed
Beaufort V-IX: 4 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 12 destroyed

Japanese Ships
AP Nichiryu Maru
AP Shofuku Maru

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Day Air attack on TF at 81,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 63

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 2
A-24 Dauntless x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
A-24 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
PC Fumi Maru #3
AP Burisuben Maru


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Day Air attack on TF at 81,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 63

Allied aircraft
TBD Devastator x 14

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBD Devastator: 14 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF at 81,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 63

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 9 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF at 80,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16

Allied aircraft
Beaufort V-IX x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V-IX: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Katori

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Day Air attack on TF at 80,114


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V-IX x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Ushio

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Day Air attack on TF at 81,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 52

Allied aircraft
Beaufort V-IX x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 6
A-24 Dauntless x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V-IX: 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 6 destroyed
A-24 Dauntless: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
AP Hokusho Maru
AP Tsuiba Maru


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Day Air attack on TF at 81,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 39

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 6 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Fukusei Maru
AP Kogane Maru


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Day Air attack on TF at 81,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 51

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 4
B-25C Mitchell x 47
B-26B Marauder x 39
B-17E Fortress x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 19 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 3 destroyed
B-25C Mitchell: 7 destroyed, 23 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 2 destroyed, 16 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 3 destroyed, 21 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Soryu
CV Akagi, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
CV Hiryu
CV Kaga
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

[AdmNelson]

I am still in a tough spot. The whole Imperial Navy is coming, including a bunch of battleships. Three carriers with about 200 planes are still the hunt for Suva. Will Mike land on Nandi and march to Suva, or land straight on Suva? Three divs plus one brigade is still alot of combat power once a shore.

Losses for US 67 aircraft at Suva and 76 damaged. These will be hard to replace

[Freedom205]

D-Day will be tomorrow, as I needed a little more time to organize the surface defenses of the invasion force. I was surprised to see that Lew has kept some CAs around to make it interesting for my APs. (more surprised that the KB hasnt taken them out!)

Torromow will prove to be one of the most acion packed days since the first week of war

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/29/42



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Naval bombardment of Nandi, at 85,114


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
PB2Y Coronado: 1 destroyed
Beaufort V-IX: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Ashigara
CA Chikuma
CA Aoba
CA Takao
CA Tone
DD Asakaze
DD Yuzuki
DD Umikaze


Allied ground losses:
590 casualties reported
Guns lost 23
Vehicles lost 3

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 4

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Day Air attack on TF, near Cold Bay at 105,35


Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK India Maru
AK Hiyori Maru
AK Awata Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on Nandi , at 85,114

Japanese aircraft
H8K Emily x 1

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 4
P-39D Airacobra x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 1 damaged


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Day Air attack on TF at 80,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 44

Allied aircraft
Beaufort V-IX x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V-IX: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
AP Ronsan Maru


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Day Air attack on TF, near Kai Island at 39,78


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Yahiko Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

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Day Air attack on TF at 80,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 44

Allied aircraft
Beaufort V-IX x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V-IX: 3 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF, near Suva at 86,114

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 21
G4M1 Betty x 13

Allied aircraft
F2A Buffalo x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 4 destroyed, 6 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Manley, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AK Shooting Star

[AdmNelson]

South Pacific Command-- Stationed at Suva

Admiral Nimitz-- To all ground air and naval forces around the bases of Nandi and Suva, I have commited all forces in the area to defend these bases. The Japanese advance must stop here!!!!!

[AdmNelson]

3/30/42

South Pacific Very heavy action at and around Nandi. The combat report is only the battle at and around Nandi. Major news is the Hiryu took 8 500lbs bombs and the Soryu took 3 both are heavly damaged. The 48th Division and South Seas Detachment landed at Nandi to find 1 US division and 2 Brigades

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/30/42

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TF 51 encounters mine field at Nandi (85,114)

Japanese Ships
PC Fumi Maru #3
PG Toyotsu Maru
PG Seikai Maru

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TF 77 encounters mine field at Nandi (85,114)

Japanese Ships
PC Takunan Maru #10
PG Hong Kong Maru
PG Hayakafuku Maru
AK Huzikawa Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Nandi at 85,114


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
SOC-3 Seagull: 4 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CA Tone, Shell hits 5, on fire
CA Chikuma
CA Takao, Shell hits 1
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Mogami, Shell hits 1
CA Aoba, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1
DD Umikaze, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Yuzuki, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Asakaze, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
CA New Orleans, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CL Phoenix, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Bagley, Shell hits 3
DD Jarvis, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Case
DD Tucker
DD Hull, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD MacDonough, Shell hits 1
DD Litchfield, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Schley, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Nandi at 85,114

Japanese Ships
CA Tone, Shell hits 2, on fire
CA Chikuma, Shell hits 5, on fire
CA Takao, Shell hits 4
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Mogami, Shell hits 1
CA Aoba
DD Umikaze, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yuzuki, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asakaze, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis, Shell hits 2, on fire
CL Concord, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Patterson, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Cummings, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Conyngham, Shell hits 1
DD Shaw
DD Cushing
DD Allen
DD Crosby

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Nandi at 85,114

Japanese Ships
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
CL Yura, Shell hits 1
DD Akigumo
DD Yukikaze, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hayashio, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Amatsukaze
DD Tanikaze
DD Yamagumo, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
CL St. Louis, Shell hits 4
DD Blue
DD Mugford, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Henley
DD Reid, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Cassin, Shell hits 1

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Nandi at 85,114

Japanese Ships
CL Jintsu, on fire, heavy damage
CL Yura
DD Akigumo
DD Yukikaze, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Hayashio, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Amatsukaze
DD Tanikaze
DD Yamagumo, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
PT PT-44
PT PT-45
PT PT-46
PT PT-47, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
PT PT-61, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Nandi at 85,114

Japanese Ships
CA Tone, on fire
CA Chikuma, on fire
CA Takao
CA Ashigara, on fire, heavy damage
CA Mogami
CA Aoba
DD Umikaze, and is sunk
DD Yuzuki, and is sunk
DD Asakaze, and is sunk

Allied Ships
PT PT-48
PT PT-59
PT PT-60

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TF 51 encounters mine field at Nandi (85,114)

TF 51 troops unloading over beach at Nandi, 85,114


Japanese Ships
PC Takunan Maru #2
PG Seikai Maru

Coastal Guns at Nandi, 85,114, firing at TF 51
498 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Natori, Shell hits 14

Japanese ground losses:
1023 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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TF 51 encounters mine field at Nandi (85,114)

TF 51 troops unloading over beach at Nandi, 85,114


Japanese Ships
PG Seikai Maru
AP Konan Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Coastal Guns at Nandi, 85,114, firing at TF 51
573 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Natori, Shell hits 9
PC Fumi Maru #3, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PC Takunan Maru #2, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
PG Toyotsu Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
PG Seikai Maru
AP Buyo Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
725 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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TF 77 encounters mine field at Nandi (85,114)

TF 77 troops unloading over beach at Nandi, 85,114


Japanese Ships
PG Keiko Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Coastal Guns at Nandi, 85,114, firing at TF 77
260 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PG Hayakafuku Maru, Shell hits 8, on fire
CL Naka

Japanese ground losses:
309 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


Day Air attack on TF at 80,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9

Allied aircraft
Beaufort V-IX x 2

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Tempei Maru

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Day Air attack on TF, near Nandi at 85,114


Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 2
SBD Dauntless x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kitano Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Nandi at 85,114


Allied aircraft
TBD Devastator x 12


Allied aircraft losses
TBD Devastator: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Buyo Maru, on fire
PG Toyotsu Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CL Natori


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Day Air attack on TF at 83,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 36

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 4 destroyed, 15 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 10
F4F-4 Wildcat x 13
SBD Dauntless x 36
TBD Devastator x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
SBD Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Jintsu, Bomb hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yamagumo, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage


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Day Air attack on TF, near Nandi at 85,114


Allied aircraft
A-20B Boston x 11


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
CL Naka

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 81,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24

Allied aircraft
A-20B Boston x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Boston: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CL Kashima

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 81,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 9
SBD Dauntless x 10
TBD Devastator x 2
Beaufort V-IX x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 11
A-24 Dauntless x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 5 destroyed
SBD Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
TBD Devastator: 1 destroyed
Beaufort V-IX: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed, 6 damaged
A-24 Dauntless: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Soryu, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CV Hiryu, Bomb hits 1
CV Kaga

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Day Air attack on TF at 85,115

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
D3A Val x 23

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 1 destroyed, 21 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
BC Repulse, Bomb hits 2
BB Prince of Wales, Bomb hits 3
CLAA Columbo


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Day Air attack on TF at 85,115

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
D3A Val x 21
B5N Kate x 21

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CL Concord, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 80,114


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V-IX x 3


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V-IX: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 80,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei

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Day Air attack on TF, near Nandi at 85,114


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 11
P-40E Warhawk x 2
A-24 Dauntless x 2
A-20B Boston x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 18
B-26B Marauder x 43


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kofuku Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Hanakawa Maru
AP Daigen Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kenzan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Natori
AP Hawaii Maru
PG Seikai Maru
AP Kiyama Maru
AK Korei Maru
AP Konan Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PC Fumi Maru #3, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Buyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF, near Nandi at 85,114


Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 5
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
SBD Dauntless x 52
TBD Devastator x 22


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Natori, Bomb hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kofuku Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kamo Maru
PC Takunan Maru #2, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PG Toyotsu Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Chowa Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Burisuben Maru
AP Hanakawa Maru

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Day Air attack on TF at 81,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 3 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 4 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CA Tone, on fire

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Day Air attack on TF at 103,35


Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Kinmo Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 81,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32

Allied aircraft
F2A Buffalo x 8
P-40E Warhawk x 17
B-25C Mitchell x 13
B-26B Marauder x 21
B-17E Fortress x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F2A Buffalo: 5 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 5 destroyed, 7 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 5 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Kaga
CV Hiryu, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
CV Soryu, Bomb hits 2, on fire

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Day Air attack on TF at 103,35


Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Awata Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Suva at 86,114

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 18

Allied aircraft
F2A Buffalo x 2
P-39D Airacobra x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 2

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
DD Case, Bomb hits 1
DD Tucker, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF, near Suva at 86,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
D3A Val x 3

Allied aircraft
F2A Buffalo x 2
P-39D Airacobra x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
D3A Val: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CL St. Louis

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF, near Suva at 86,114

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 17

Allied aircraft
F2A Buffalo x 2
P-39D Airacobra x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 1 destroyed


Allied Ships
DD Hull, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Litchfield, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage


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Sub attack at 88,115

Japanese Ships
SS I-27

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Ward
DD Brooks
DD Sims
DD Dent
DD Crane

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Ground combat at Nandi

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 15700 troops, 246 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 727

Defending force 22407 troops, 195 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 521


Japanese ground losses:
245 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Vehicles lost 2

[AdmNelson]

Nomea and Nandi Forces for the battle.

Navy

3 US carriers plus air wings
4 BBs including the POW
1 BC Repluse
2 CAs Very short on CAs
10 CLs mostly US
1 CLAA
61 DDs
4 DMS
9 PTs
19 subs

Air

Land based
LBs 270 60% operational on the 3/30
F 69 50% operational
FB(P-39s) 40% operational

USMC and USN

DBs 50 30% operational
TBs 15 20% operational
F 37 50% operational
Patrol 88 80% operational


Ground Forces- Not all ground are at Noumea, but are within two days

3 US Divisions including 2nd Marine
2 Brigades
1 Reg
1 Tank BN
1 USMC
4 CDs
2 Art
South Pacfic HQ

[Freedom205]

It didnt take long for VA Nagumo to realize it was time ot get out of Dodge. After another pounding from the Admirals LBA, and 3 CVs with loads of support it was time for discrection to be the better part of valor.
I see I dont have to post all the action, as Lew has already done it for me.

[Freedom205]

More screen shots

[Freedom205]

as we leave the scene

[Freedom205]

With all forces fleeing toward Efate and parts west, it was a big day for the allied LBA. (though no capital ships were harmed) On a sad note, one of my Tfs (77) decided to invade Nandi again after i had loaded up all the troops for the retreat west. Result: 3700 POWs for the Admiral...... I hope he ttreats them well

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/31/42


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Sub attack at 13,23

Japanese Ships
SS I-156

Allied Ships
TK Pleiodon, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage



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Night Time Surface Combat, near Nandi at 85,114

Japanese Ships
PG Hong Kong Maru, Shell hits 37, and is sunk
PG Kogyoku Maru, Shell hits 52, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AK Hakodate Maru, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Helena
DD Sims
DD Anderson
DD Dent, Shell hits 2
DD Crane, Shell hits 2
DD Brooks
DMS Hopkins
DMS Trevor
DMS Lamberton
DMS Elliot

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,113


Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 19
A-20B Boston x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Konan Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Buyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kofuku Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
117 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


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Day Air attack on TF at 81,112


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 81,112


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 80,111


Allied aircraft
A-20B Boston x 3


Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Boston: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Maya


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Day Air attack on TF at 80,111


Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 20
B-17E Fortress x 10


Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 3 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CA Kako
CA Furutaka
CA Maya
CA Atago, Bomb hits 1

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,112


Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 2
TBD Devastator x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 2
A-24 Dauntless x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 5
B-26B Marauder x 29


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Tenyo Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AP Yokohama Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
161 casualties reported


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Day Air attack on TF at 83,113


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kenzan Maru, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,114


Allied aircraft
F2A Buffalo x 5
F4F-3 Wildcat x 11
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
SBD Dauntless x 58
TBD Devastator x 24
Beaufort V-IX x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 9
B-17E Fortress x 7


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Natori, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,113


Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Huzikawa Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported


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Day Air attack on TF at 83,114


Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 7


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Chowa Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,114


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PG Hayakafuku Maru, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,112


Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Jinsan Maru, Bomb hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,112


Allied aircraft
A-20B Boston x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Bokuyo Maru

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Day Air attack on TF at 80,114

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied Ships
BC Repulse, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB Prince of Wales, Torpedo hits 1, on fire


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Day Air attack on TF at 78,113


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Chikuma
CA Tone, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,114


Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 19


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PG Hayakafuku Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
PG Keiko Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage


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Day Air attack on TF at 80,111


Allied aircraft
A-20B Boston x 3


Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Boston: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Suzuya

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Day Air attack on TF at 80,111


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7


Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CA Maya

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,112


Allied aircraft
F2A Buffalo x 4
F4F-3 Wildcat x 2
Beaufort V-IX x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kiyama Maru

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,112


Allied aircraft
A-24 Dauntless x 3


Allied aircraft losses
A-24 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Hoeisan Maru


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Day Air attack on TF at 83,112


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Taizin Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Hawaii Maru

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported


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Day Air attack on TF at 82,112


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Minato Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,113


Allied aircraft
A-20B Boston x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Daigen Maru, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 82,112


Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Siraha Maru

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Day Air attack on TF at 82,112


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Sunten Maru

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,112


Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 30


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Juko Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kamo Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
229 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Day Air attack on TF, near Suva at 86,114

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 9
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F2A Buffalo x 2
F4F-3 Wildcat x 1
P-39D Airacobra x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Cushing
DD Crosby
CL St. Louis


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Day Air attack on TF at 80,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
G3M Nell x 15
G4M1 Betty x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 destroyed, 13 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
BC Repulse, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB Prince of Wales, on fire





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Ground combat at Nandi

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 40508 troops, 500 guns, 19 vehicles, Assault Value = 725

Defending force 1220 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Allied max assault: 783 - adjusted assault: 882

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 882 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
3709 casualties reported
Guns lost 28