Dixon(IJ) v. Treespider (Allies)

[Mike Dixon]

Forest, do you have an alternative email address - my replies are not reaching you!

[treespider]

E-mail problems partially sorted out...The file attachment Mike was trying to send was too large for either gmail or my home e-mail address. He got me the turn via yousendit...
 
Mid March 1942
Legaspi fell... however my attacking force may now well be trapped there... as he landed in Naga with the 82nd Naval Gd.
 
In any event the counter attacks were rather pointless since the captured supply is not flowing to Clark or Manila. I've got 5668 supply points sitting in Lingayen that just won't move presumably because I have plenty of supply in Clark and Manila so they are not demanding the supply.

[Mike Dixon]

Update to 10th March 1942


Phillipinnes

Japanese forces pulled out of Legaspi on the 9th March, in order to lure the American colonialist forces to their doom. An elite Naval guard unit landed at Naga on the 10th, effectively isolating a large portion of the war mongering Allied forces. Lamon bay was invested on the 8th, this key Naval base is supplying munitions to local surface forces.


Central Pacific

Sydney Island, near Canton Island, was occupied by airborne forces on the 8th. Canton Island is now under close watch by recon forces.


Fiji Islands

The 9th saw considerable gains by two infantry divisions in Suva. The enemy have heavily fortified this important base and include numerous field guns in their inventory.


Burma

On the 10th, three infantry divisions stormed and captured Mandalay. Such was the swiftness of the assault, the main enemy airfield was captured intact and numerous enemy planes seized. The field contained the latest type fighters, the P-40B Tomahawk and the Hurricane IIb. At least one third of the so-called ‘Flying Tigers’ has been wiped out in one blow. Intact planes are being sent to Tokyo for full analysis, although an on the spot assessment shows these inferior planes to be no match for the Zeke.


Infantry advance in an Mandalay Railyard:-

[treespider]

Dateline: Legaspi
 
Overrun Japanese forces have started to surrender. 21st Aviation Unit eliminated....

[Mike Dixon]

Sitrep to 14th March 1942


Phillipinnes

Friendly forces were safely moved from Legaspi by fast transport, after successfully completing their mission. Meanwhile an elite infantry division has started landing at Lucena, in order to destroy the rogue American/Filipino forces in the Legaspi archipelago.


China

Heavy forces continue to push towards Changsha in central China. Meanwhile at Tatung, the trapped three Chinese divisions continue to be pushed into a tighter cauldron.


Java

Djokjakarta fell on the 13th. ABDA command appears to have disintegrated.



Timor

Lautem fell on the 13th, a large bag of ABDA prisoners was taken. The island is to be heavily fortified and incorporated into then outer defence perimeter of the Greater East Asian Co-prosperity sphere.

[Mike Dixon]

Sitrep to 18th March 1942


Burma

The 15th March saw a heavy enemy air raid on Rangoon port, with the latest B-17E ‘Flying Fortress’s’. More than a dozen were shot down, with few friendly losses. Meanwhile the ‘Burma Road’ has been cut. Lashio fell on the 15th and Myitkyina on the 17th. The supply of enemy material to the illegal Chiang Kai-shek regime has slowed to a trickle. The hour of reckoning for China is approaching.


Coral sea

On the 17th, CA Australia was sunk as it was approaching Nomeau on a bombardment mission, by G4M1 and G3M torpedo bombers. This latest enemy setback is thought to bring peace talks nearer as pressure grows on the Allied governments.


Phillipinnes

Lucena fell on the 16th. A large enemy force, including elite tank forces, is now trapped on the Legaspi archipelago.


Java

Tjilitjap also fell on the 16th. The only remaining Allied major base is Batavia.

[treespider]

ORIGINAL: Mike Dixon

Sitrep to 18th March 1942


Phillipinnes

Lucena fell on the 16th. A large enemy force, including elite tank forces, is now trapped on the Legaspi archipelago.

Although the base had been captured - counterattacks have allowed the trapped force on the Legaspi peninsula to slip past the Japanese cordon and back into Manila proper.

[Mike Dixon]

Sitrep to 22nd March 1942


Samoa Islands/Fiji Islands

Savaii fell on the 19th. Suva fell on the 20th, with a large haul of prisoners. This key base is to be heavily fortified and incorporated into the outer defence perimeter.


Osaka

On the 20th an enemy submersible was sunk in Osaka harbour. This vessel was believed to be waging indiscriminate warfare against civilian targets. Japanese submarines have been given order to attack military targets only.


Phillipinnes

Clark field fell on the 19th, the enemy colonial forces are being pressed back into the lair in Manila.


Java

Bandoeng, the gateway to Batavia also fell on the 19th. Only weak resistance is expected in Batavia. Pamakasan fell on the 22nd.

[Mike Dixon]

Sitrep to 26th March 1942


Atrocity [:-]

On the 25th several civilian Maru’s were attacked without warning by an American carrier task group, several hundred miles West of the Marcus Islands. Heavy damage was incurred and one report even suggests a ship (Kokoku Maru) was sunk, with wide scale casualties. Further moves by the Gaijin forces are unclear although Nippon itself is not under threat and torpedo bombers have been flown into the area.



Java

Batavia fell on the 24th, with a haul of some ten thousand dejected ABDA prisoners. The only enemy presence now on the island is an isolated force in the mountains near Soerabaja.


China

All resistance was crushed at Tatung by the 26th. Some three enemy corps were annihilated by the Imperial army. A large enemy force has moved out from Sian – this will be dealt with mercilessly, the illegal Chaing Kai-Shek regime is to undergo a series of hammer blows in the forthcoming few months.


Phillipinnes

Imperial army units are now entrenched in the Manila outskirts. The 25th saw an enemy assault founder badly.


Samoa Islands

Upolu fell on the 25th. Only Pago Pago now remains in enemy hands.

[treespider]

Losing Java by the end of march....painful.
Losing most of the island groups in the South Pacific ....horrible.
Not being able to harm the japanese fleet in any form or fashion...depressing
 
Eating someone's lunch in the air ....PRICELESS!!!!!   [:D]
 
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/31/42
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Day Air attack on 63rd Chinese Corps, at 45,39
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 84
B5N2 Kate x 9
Ki-51 Sonia x 13
 
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 10
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 9 destroyed, 2 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed
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Day Air attack on 57th Chinese Guer./A Corps, at 47,37
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
 
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 7 destroyed
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 1 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 57th Chinese Guer./A Corps, at 47,37
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 64
 
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 8
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 6 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
29 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
 6 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
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[jwilkerson]

The ole "training mission interception" trick eh ... oh yeah ... been on the recieving end of plenty of those ...

[Mike Dixon]

Sitrep to 2nd April 1942


Overall the situation remains favourable for the establishment of the Greater East Asian Co-prosperity sphere. The enemy are still reeling on all fronts, big gains are still expected in China as forces approach the Changsha/Hengchow industrial complex. Further operations in Burma are anticipated and the Americans still appear to be on the run in the Central Pacific. However one alarming aspect is the recent appearance of American terror air combat task forces. Despite the purely military approach adopted by the Imperial Japanese forces, the Americans appear set on destroying any target, whether military or civilian.


China

An enemy raid on Sinyang was repulsed on the 1st April. A number of Zekes did not return home recently from raids on the enemy. Mid air collisions or self explosions are suspected for the losses, enemy victories can be discounted.


Phillipinnes

Bataan fell on the 29th. A large bag of Allied prisoners was taken. Interviews revealed a deep dissatisfaction with Allied high command, MacArthur appears to have fled the islands. The remaining enemy enclave in Manila is being steadily eroded.


Central Pacific

The 28th saw a reconnaissance in force at Canton Island. The island appears to be well defended, reinforcements are being readied. Enemy submersible activity appears high at Suva. Imperial navy forces report the sinking of S-42 in the are on the 2nd April.

[spence]

The 28th saw a reconnaissance in force at Canton Island. The island appears to be well defended

One might almost think the written report includes the lines "there's a lot of dead guys on the beach".

[treespider]

ORIGINAL: spence

The 28th saw a reconnaissance in force at Canton Island. The island appears to be well defended

One might almost think the written report includes the lines "there's a lot of dead guys on the beach".

Our guests apparently didn't enjoy the party...they didn't stay long. Problem is I don't think I will have enough hors d'ourves if they decide to come back...

[Shawkhan]

...Let them eat coconuts!