Am pondering the ground situation at the end of August 1942.
I have destroyed or rendered totally ineffective the following major units: 2nd Marine Division, 6th and 7th Aussie Divisions and the 1st Aussie Corps HQ. The 1st marine Division and 37th US Infantry Division has landed at Midway. How many more Divisions do the Allies have available at this point?
Allied Players???
They are short. I've only lost one division in my current game and I still fell a shortage of infantry for defensive purposes. But that's because Jwilkerson has massive carrier supremacy at the moment and could conceivably swoop down on Sydney or any other place on fairly short notice. So I have to defend everywhere.
You could probably take the whole of Australia if you could seal the coast. The problem seems that you must to be getting short of carrier strength. I've lost count again but as you've had a couple more hit recently it doesn't seem likely that you will be able to roam the coastline of Austrailia at will. Plus he will be getting p38's in another month.
I think it's getting time to halt the offensive and prepare your forces. He will have some difficulties due to his lack of infantry at least for a while. I know that going over to the defensive will pain you but if you lose many more carriers you won't have anything for 43.
If I were you I would finish up the Perth operation and then maybe try and take the north coast of Oz which will give you a solid defensive position.
Thanks for all the work guys!
Mike--you totally distress me with that number of US Divisions but then Moses calms me down some. I don't think they dare launch another major operation for a bit. Since Midway hasn't fallen yet, those troops are occupied and have taken losses.
Greg--as usual my former opponent--you read my mind! I will TRY to sweep the NW Aussie Coast and then dig in...
Member: Treaty, Reluctant Admiral and Between the Storms Mod Team.
I think the key to the effectiveness of the allied divisions is the extent to which they are required to defend. In my Jwilkerson game he can attack whereever he wants. I would love to send 4 divisions up the rail to Darwin but every unit is needed to defend the East coast. Jwilkerson could show up at Sydney with 6 divisions!! and I don't want to get embarrassed when he finds it held by a base force and CD.
I have numerous divisions in the eastern Pacific that are quite capable of attacking. But without any carriers I can hardly leave PH undefended. So as long as you have carriers and the ability to attack his guys will be pinned to their defensive posts. (Plus it helps that you have an aggressive reputation)
But once he knows where all you're carriers are he has the divisions to hurt you.
Greg,
Thanks again.
"I have an aggressive reputation??!!" [:D] Do too...
I am innocent as can be with my tactics. It is you who taught me to have a 'conservative' opening round. Cannot help the fact that I get a little 'carried away' after that!
Readers: Check out my post on the normal WitP Homepage for the Forum. Disappearing CV TF is its title. The game has SWALLOWED up 5 of my carriers near Perth! They, seemingly, don't exist anymore. What should I do??!! [:@]
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There has been a meeting of the minds and the decision is to back up tot he 23rd and replay the turns. We are certain the 0--1 Hex Line bug is the issue. Rob sent me the turn to replay and I had the same thing happen, thus we go back slightly in time. We'll see what happens...
Simple agreement to not do anything seriously different and let the chips fall where they may.
Frustrating that this has frozen us in place for two days!
Member: Treaty, Reluctant Admiral and Between the Storms Mod Team.
Welcome to the AAR Sir!
When this is all said and done, I look forward to reading my opponents AAR. I know that it is castly different then my conventional style. I know a little about since I am an avid reader of Cuttlefish's AAR.
I should be able to do the 8/23 turn again tomorrow night and we SHOULD be able to get rolling again at that point. We shall see...
Member: Treaty, Reluctant Admiral and Between the Storms Mod Team.
Not to put it down, but most of Capt. Mandrakes AAR doesn't have much to do with what's really going on in the game. If you ask he would probobly release you to read up to a certain point. Defenitely worth looking into. By the way I love the way that youy do your reports. Gives just enough info without getting tedious. Keep up the good work.[:D][;)][&o]
Thank you both for the thoughts. I know decent amount of people read the AAR due to high number of hits/posting that I do. Still--it is a lot of work and I wish I had more time to do maps and fancy stuff.
As a player, I am always looking at others and what they do. How they do it? What are their thoughts? How did their plans come about?
This is what I have tried to do here. Seems to be working.
I do appreciate the commentary and it always lifts my spirits to know that people are following and paying attention!
Will be re-running the 8-23 turn sson and will find out if we have 'fixed' the issue.
Member: Treaty, Reluctant Admiral and Between the Storms Mod Team.
Just wanted to post that we replayed the 8-23 turn (Massively different) and I am about to load the 8-24 turn where everything went nuts! Let us hope that the Japanese CVs STILL exist and we can go forward...
Member: Treaty, Reluctant Admiral and Between the Storms Mod Team.
I was leaning more towards a Back to the Future type of encounter with my earlier self!
We are back running without issue. Just completed the 8-25 turn and had no issues. Will update the campaign tomorrow afternoon and see what is happening...
Member: Treaty, Reluctant Admiral and Between the Storms Mod Team.
[font="times new roman"]Combat Report[/font]
[font="times new roman"]August 23-31, 1942[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]As many of you know, we had a massive reset of the campaign occur when I lost 4 CV/CVL/CVE along the western edge of the map board on August 26th. With a lot of conversation, and a bit of luck, we were able to go back to August 24th and start again. I have learned the valuable lesson to NEVER get close to the board edge![/font]
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[font="times new roman"]This log replaces the previous August 24-25 turns. There are several marked differences.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]Three areas of battle continue to dominate my attention. The 2nd Campaign to grab Perth in the SW, the 3rd Battle of Midway in the Central Pacific, and the area around Port Moresby. [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]To the log…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Northern Pacific[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Kiska Minesweeping Operations continue as I try to clear out what the Allies are sowing.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Central Pacific[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Midway The 3rd Battle of Midway continues to gather steam. I had last left the reader with massive American forces on the atoll but the Japanese troops still hanging on to the base. Knowing that they were lost, I have worked to gather a counterstrike force to damage the American Fleet AND withdraw Japanese forces from the islands.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]August 24th The American attack crescendos with a new landing, B-17 air strike from Johnson, a CV+CVE Dauntless attack from the east, and an all-out Shock Attack by the American Forces. The Japanese garrison is driven from its base with a 10-1 attack and the Allies take possession of the island. [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]With the airfield changing hands, I immediately fear HUGE numbers of planes moving there. Luckily, it appears that the Allies only have 1-2 F4F Squadrons, 1 Squadron of SBDs, and an A-20 Squadron.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Decide to continue with my planned operation.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]August 25th No action on the atoll as the Americans rest some.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Wake I now have a Sentai of Tony and a combined force of 80 Bettys here. The darned AF (45% to AF-4) is still only a 3 so I cannot carry TTs. There is nearly 30,000 Fuel here and I shall refuel my attack force on the 26th/27th. Total forces are: CVs Shokaku/Zuikaku (High Sys Dam 10/14 respectively), 2 BCs, 3 Old BBs (Ise, Hyuga, and Mutsu), 4 CA, 3 CL, and 14 DD. I break the TF into the following: [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Surface TF: Ise, Hyuga, and Mutsu, 1 CL plus 4 DD Rr-Adm Raizo Tanaka[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Fast Transport TF: 2 BC (Kirishima and Hiei), 2 CA, 1 CL, and 6 DD[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]CarDiv 5: Shokaku, Zuikaku, 2 CA, 1 CL, and 4 DD Aerial Strike Force: 57 Zero, 48 Val, and 57 Kates—these CVs—for those who notice—carry an additional Chutai of Zero and Kate on board for additional striking power. [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Operational Plan:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]August 29th STF hits the island.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]August 30th CarDiv 5 moves to the NE of Midway to attack shipping and any cripples from the previous night.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]August 31st F-T TF moves in, attacks anything present, and picks up the Aviation Regiment that is there.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]This is a risky plan but I am counting on the Allies letting their guard down with them having captured Midway on the 24th…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Reality:[/font] [font="times new roman"]August 26th Allies launch an attack upon the Japanese survivors but are easily repulsed with a 0-1 result. [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Refuel and organize all 3 TF at Wake. Still have about 6,000 Fuel afterwards with another 32,000 in route.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]August 27th STF, under Tanaka, leaves Wake at full speed to hit Midway.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]August 28th Tanaka’s Force is spotted 4 hexes west of Midway and is attacked by 9 and then 5 SBD. The BBs sweep off the remains of several 500lb bomb hits while CL Abukuma takes 2 Bombs and has to retire back to Wake.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Recon spots numerous Allied TF at Midway:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]39 Betty attack through a CAP of 9 F4F—losing 4 bombers—and hit 2 AK with bombs and hit a CL (Raleigh) with a single bomb.[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Am not quite sure what I am getting into but figure ‘what the Hell’ and continue the operation.[/font][/ol]
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[font="times new roman"]CarDiv 5 and F-T TF depart Wake for their part of the operation. I order ALL strike aircraft to naval attack and will rely upon my Floatplanes to do Recon. Don’t want to tip the Allies off a day early…[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]August 29th Surface Battle at Midway! [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]I am stunned—SHOCKED—to find a total of FIVE US BBs present (enemy TF is comprised of BBs Mississippi, Idaho, West Virginia, New Mexico, and Colorado, 1 CA, 2 CL, and 4 DD. Panic sets in with me as I expect to loss my entire force…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]This would be the case if it weren’t for Rr-Adm Tanaka! BANZAI!! Undaunted by the American Force he orders his 4 DD to attack while his old BBs prepare to open fire. The Americans are caught completely by surprise TWICE…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Round 1 sees Tanaka’s DDs hit BB New Mexico with 2 TT and BB Idaho with a single TT. While the American formation falls apart, his BBs open fire and land several large-caliber rounds on each of the American BBs. Breaking away to quickly reload TTs, the Japanese get away with little to no damage…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]The Japanese swing back into the fray 30 minutes later and catches the Americans TRYING to reorganize their TF. Surprise is gained again and a TT slams into an American CL as well as DD. This time, with the fires from the American ships illuminating others, Tanaka lands salvo after salvo of 14- and 16- shells onto the American battleline. All American BBs are hit repeatedly and Idaho, West Virginia, and New Mexico are heavily damaged and stagger out of line. Two American DDs are sunk and the CL is also heavily damaged.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]There is a cost for this great success as 2 Japanese DDs are sunk outright, a third sinks later, and the fourth is sunk by SBDs in the morning. [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]With no escorts and his BBs lightly damaged as well as running out of ammunition, Tanaka breaks off and heads west towards Wake leaving CHAOS in his Wake![/font]
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[font="times new roman"]BANZAI![/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Thoughts:[/font] [font="times new roman"]This is an amazing fight where my TF SHOULD have been wiped out! I have to figure that it all revolved around Tanaka’s mastery of night fighting. [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Hyuga and Mutsu leave the battle with System Damage 20 and no other damage! Ise took a couple of heavy rounds and sits at Sys 31 and 17 Fires. NO FLOTATION DAMAGE! They shall live to fight again.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]August 30th[/font]
[font="times new roman"]My F-T TF cannot pick-up troops during the evening due to American warships in the area around the atoll. For some STUPID reason, they end up one hex SE of Midway when dawn comes…[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]I watch—terrified—as bombers from Midway AND CV Wasp attack! For some reason (there is a theme here), my CVs fly LRCAP (when not ordered to) over the BCs and manage to blunt some of the attack. At a cost of 4 Zeros, I shoot down 2 F4F, 1 A-20, 4 SBD, and an Avenger. The only hits managed are 3 500 lb bombs on Hiei that do little damage. Got lucky here… [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]An American CV lies for the TAKING 180 miles SW of Shokaku/Zuikaku position! [/font]
[font="times new roman"]During the morning, CarDiv5 (other then flying LRCAP) is covered in clouds and does nothing…GRRR…[/font] [font="times new roman"]The afternoon yields better results. Adm. Ozawa turns his two CVs into the wind and launches full, deckload strikes! Unfortunately, they get separated in the clouds and attack separately. [/font][/ol]
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[font="times new roman"]Planes from Shokaku start the assault—16Z, 24V, 24K—and tangle with 18 F4F. My Zeros hold off the Wildcats (6 Zeros for 2 F4F) but the attack planes run into MAELSTROM of AA fire! The American TF has Wasp and BB North Carolina and Prince of Wales—WHAT THE HECK IS SHE DOING HERE??—and many of my planes divert to attack the BBs. North Carolina takes 2 bombs and THAT IS IT![/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Nearly throwing the computer off the desk over this result (all pilots had a skill rating of 80 or higher), I watch the next attack develop. This attack, from Zuikaku, consists of 2Z, 24V, 24K. They take advantage of the earlier attack and get into attack position before the Americans can fully respond. Running the gauntlet of F4Fs and AA, these planes bore in and hit North Carolina with 2 more bombs while the Wasp gets slammed with 2 TT and 1 Bomb! The Wasp is left on fire and moderately damaged.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Not to be outdone, a weak American counterstrike arrives over my CVs at about the same time. Wasp manages to launch 9 F4F, 7 SBD, and 5 Avengers before she is knocked out. This force is beset upon my 31 Zeros flying CAP. Nearly the entire American strike force is destroyed (8 F4F, 6 SBD, and all Avengers). One LONE SBD pushes over into its dive! Considering my poor raid results, all I need is a miss to have a complete victory tomorrow morning…what do I get???? A HIT! This brave pilot plants a 1,000 lb bomb right on the starboard center of the flight deck—luckily no planes are on board—and Shokaku is staggered.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Wasp is certainly in trouble.[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Shokaku is heavily damaged (Sys 41, 0 Flot—THANK GOODNESS—and 13 Fires. I detach her with 2 DD and order a full speed—4/4—run due north to clear the action.[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Zuikaku moves SE towards Laysen Island in hopes of finishing Wasp. A risk but I WANT to sink this ship.[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Air Losses: Japan—6 Zero/12 Val/13 Kate—not TOO bad. American: 13 F4F/12 SBD/6 Avenger. Exactly identical losses—31 for 31.[/font][/ol]
[font="times new roman"][/font] [font="times new roman"]August 31st[/font] [font="times new roman"]My F-T TF tries again to pick-up troops but runs into BBs Colorado and Mississippi with a single CA, CL, and DD versus BC Hiei and Kongo, 4 CL, and 5DD. A very laxadazical battle is fought with CL Tama sinking and 2 Japanese DDs being heavily damaged. Colorado is hit again and on Fire with CA Indianapolis and CL Concord damaged as well. [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Order Hiei to clear out and head for Kwajalein.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]My brave Zuikaku shocks the Americans by moving SE and launches two small strikes that hit a CL, 3 AP, and 2 AK without locating Wasp…keep her in the area for one last day… [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]South Pacific[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Troops I am moving a large number of troops around in a LARGE redeployment. I have lifted 3 Brigades from Noumea and they are going to Wake, Baker, and Kwajalein. My 2 most battered Infantry Divisions at Port Moresby are moving to Rabaul where they can rest and re-equip.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]Port Moresby I move 3 Daitai of Zeros to PM on the 24th. On the 25th, a large strike of 35 B-24 arrives and faces off with 49 Zero! I lose 3 Zero in exchange for 6 B-24 and 16 Damaged.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]August 30th[/font]
[font="times new roman"]An enemy STF is spotted SW of Gili-Gili by my Recon. My Bettys, Vals, and Kates have been resting at Rabaul for the last 10 days and I order them into Lae, PM, and Gili-Gili. Nearly 200 strike aircraft move. Will the Allies close in?[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]August 31st[/font] [font="times new roman"]The Allies DO! The weather forecast was for Heavy Rain and I bet that is what my opponents were counting on. PM and Lae are closed by weather but G-G IS NOT! BANZAI! The AF launches a morning and afternoon strike (morning 12 Zero/49 Val/25 Kate/56 Sally—Helen and the afternoon sees 18 Zero/35 Val/18 Kate/53 Bombers) that yield great results! [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]The TF is composed of nearly all CA/CL. By the end of the day, CAs Vincennes and Canberra are heavily damaged/sinking, CL Achilles is sunk, CL Nashville heavily damaged and CL Leander in sinking condition. This is done for the paltry cost of 3 Vals, 2 Kates, and 1 Helen! BANZAI! [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Will see if I can finish them tomorrow…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]SS Action:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Aug 27th 55,95 SS Silversides hits and AK with 1TT[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Aug 28th 55,95 ASW Attack on SS Silversides—3 DC[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]NW Australia[/font]
[font="times new roman"]The Battle for Perth RAGES on![/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]August 24th [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Bad weather closes down Perth (YEA!) and a small raid in the afternoon does nothing. I do see 20 Zero flying CAP over my Invasion Force and THAT means my CVs didn’t disappear into a Black Hole at the edge of the map…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]7,97 100-1 Attack and my Brigade STILL holds.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]August 25th [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Numerous attacks upon my unloading Invasion Force causes about 6 ships to be damaged while my Zeros (now 38 total) shot down numerous enemy planes.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]August 26th [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Same notes as the 26th with my Zeros exacting a high number of Allied plane losses. I have over a dozen AP/AK hit and damaged. Begin splitting my Invasion Force into numerous smaller TF to lesson the damage from the Allied air attacks. I have 5 DD engage and sink 4 PTs (10 total present) for 1TT hitting a DD.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]In an attempt to help my poor Brigade at 7,97, I have my CVs hit the land forces with 3 Zero, 19 Vals, and 64 Kate.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]August 27th [/font]
[font="times new roman"]LANDING AT PERTH! Here we go…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]CD Isn’t too bad. I don’t take too many hits at all. I’ve divided my landing TF into 5 smaller TF to limit the amount of damage the Allied LBA can do. I have 16 Zero flying CAP and they do very well…3 Fighters, 3 TB, and 2 Bombers fall for 5 Zero. Have only 4 ships hit by these airstrikes.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]My CVs attack 7,97 again to weaken the attackers in that location,[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]August 28th [/font] [font="times new roman"]Continue landing the troops. The aerial battle continues as I lose 12 Zero for 15 Fighters, 3 Floatplanes, 3 TB, and 3 Bombers. MY CV TF is OUT of fuel and must begin pulling back. About 5 AK/AP are hit at this time. Some AK/AP are already unloaded and ordered home. [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]An Allied strike hits my Akagi/Kaga as it makes a final approach to Koepang. This attack of 23 Fighters and 9 TB are met by 54 Zero! Watch the enemy FALL! Down go 20 Fighters and 8 TB. NO DAMAGE! [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]7,97 is hit by a 43-1 attack.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]August 29th[/font]
[font="times new roman"]PT boats make another appearance and my 4 DD protecting the convoys sink all of them in exchange for a TT hit on one DD. All convoys are nearly unloaded and are aided by bad weather during the afternoon. With no CAP, life will get bad. More AP/AK head for Koepang.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]7,97 gets another 43-1 attack. [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Order my first attack at Perth…[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]August 30th[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Hard day to watch as Allied LBA REALLY pummels my ships. About 12-15 ships are all hit hard. My last troops are unloaded at this point and only supplies are left.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Allied SS REALLY start hitting and sinking ships as they head up the Aussie coast towards Koepang.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]1st Perth ATTACK! My troops attack and get nearly a 1-1 (806-986) for their first try! I do manage to drop the Forts down from 9 to 8 and will wait a couple of days to attack again.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]7,97 gets a 278-1 assault but STILL holds…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Spot an Allied TF approaching from southern Australia. Order still more AP/AK out.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]August 31st[/font] [font="times new roman"]As seen, CA Dorsetshire, 2 CLs, and 2 DD raise HELL among the last of my ships. They sink 6 AP (all of them already damaged), 1 MSW, and 1 PC. [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]More SS sinking Japanese stragglers…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]The Allies shift their Airpower to hitting my troops: 78 4EB and 31 2EB attack a division but don’t accomplish much.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]7,97 takes a 182-1 attack…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]DEI[/font]
[font="times new roman"]I am having to do some MSW around Palembang and Muntok.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Lose a TK and CVE Chuyo to SS Attack SW of Koepang. Was going to lose the CVE anyway but had HOPED to save her…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Burma[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied planes hitting all bases from Mandalay northwards.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Nate has troops move into 48,27 cutting the Burma Road. There are two Chinese Corps there and he attacks twice getting 2-1 results but no retreat. Another Japanese division will add its weight to this attack within days. There is a heavy aerial fight over this hex![/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font] [font="times new roman"]Rangoon is struck on the 29th by 59 B-17 vs. 64 Fighters of various types. Losing 6 Zero for 12 B-17 and 35 damaged, the base takes minimal damage.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Engineering: Andaman AF-3[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]China[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Things quiet down around Yenen. Nate pulls all of his Daitai and Sentai back to re-equip in planes and pilots. R&R is granted to all flyers…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Combat Summation[/font]
[font="times new roman"]August 23-31, 1942[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Japan[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Shipping Losses—38 total—2 CVE (Taiyo/Chuyo), CL Tama, 6 DD, 13 AK, 13 AP, 3 MSW, 1 TK, and 2 PG.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Aerial Losses—109 Planes---59 Fighters, 20 Bombers, 15 DB, and 15 TB.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Shipping Losses—20 Total—CL Achilles, 2 DD, 9 PT, 5 AK, 1 AP, 1 PG, and 1 DMS[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Aerial Losses—199 Total—116 Fighters, 18 Bombers, 21 4EB, 12 DB, 29 TB, and 3 FP.[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]2-1 in the air YET AGAIN! I have got to be hurting Allied airpower! While serious, my air losses are not TOO grevious…[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]This is one long report and my fingers are tired from typing! What do you think???[/font]
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Member: Treaty, Reluctant Admiral and Between the Storms Mod Team.
Hi Dan.
Everything depends on the next 5-7 days. I will attack every 3rd day. If I can get a 1-1 next and drop his Forts to 7, then I have a REAL shot of doing something. To keep this happening, the fleet must turn around and come back to keep him occupied...
The Brigade holds at 7,97 and EVERYTHING rides on this fact. Mid-September should tell the tale. If I Perth, then life is good. If not, I will be facing a disaster...
This is high stakes Poker!
Member: Treaty, Reluctant Admiral and Between the Storms Mod Team.
You have about 1 1/2 months left of fun in the air until "forked tail death" begin to appear.
I'm playing CHS and start getting P-38F's in 4/42 (the G model comes in 10/42). [:D] Their range is only 7/9, but they will help tremendously.
I see you mentioning the B-17's, but where are the B-24's??
I have knocked around their 4EB pretty good over the last few weeks. There are a good number in perth and NE Australia as well as India. They are a ROYAL pain!
Am awaiting a turn...
I have enough supplies landed at Perth for 2-3 major attacks and then I am back to square one. I have great hope for the 2nd or 3rd attack to grab the base and destroy the planes there as well as scuttle the 45+ ships that are in the harbor...
Member: Treaty, Reluctant Admiral and Between the Storms Mod Team.
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