At Dawn We Slept - Allied version of RHSRAO

[ny59giants]

Surprise #1 for the Japanese (please note range is now 8). [:D]
The problem is there are only 2 squadrons (11 planes total) and they are at Cape Town, S. Africa. Thus, at least one month away from getting into action. Problem #2 is they don't start production until 5/42. Hopefully, I can use them smartly and give John pause. [:D]

[Yakface]

I'dd use them like they were historically - strategic movement of troops, immune to sub interception.  In the early days use them to get your reinforcements in position quickly.  When you're on the offensive I'd use the Queens to get the troops to the jump off base quickly and safely then use ships to carry the invasion forces to the target.  Probably worth using them set on full speed rather than mission speed.  They'll take a fair bit of system damage before dropping to a speed of 29.

[ny59giants]

Surprise #2 for the Japanese.
I get 2 squadrons of B-26A with 22in Mk13 Torpedo.
They are both at San Fran and will be on some fast transports to Australia very soon.
Of course, potential (and current) RHS Japanese players are not to be told about this. [:D][:D]

[Mistmatz]

In theory the WitPdecoder should be able to help you calculating your needs.
But I'm not sure if the allied 'RHS economy' is handled correctly.

[mlees]

When does the B26A production start? Is it in '42 like your Beaufort VII's?

[ny59giants]

When does the B26A production start? Is it in '42 like your Beaufort VII's?

They are already in production. [:D] I haven't looked far enough down the reinforcement track to see if more of these squadrons arrive.

[okami]

ORIGINAL: ny59giants

Surprise #1 for the Japanese (please note range is now 8). [:D]
The problem is there are only 2 squadrons (11 planes total) and they are at Cape Town, S. Africa. Thus, at least one month away from getting into action. Problem #2 is they don't start production until 5/42. Hopefully, I can use them smartly and give John pause. [:D]

A word of caution here, they only have 48 experience and so will not be to useful until trained.. Find a backwater to train them in.

[ny59giants]

I might actually use them to transport supply in the Pacific NW as some of those bases like to stay pink. We also have a HR that allows me to use the Supply Transport function, but I only allow myself to get them in the low 60's before they get into actual combat situations.

[ny59giants]

13 & 14 Dec 41
This was a mixed 2 days for the Allied navy.

Naval:
Landings at Brunei (13), Tarawa (13), Wake (14), Kavieng (14), Morotai (14).
Boise sinks 2 AK at Weda (13) and forces the other AP & AK to retreat. [:D]
I-165 puits a Torpedo in an AK while I-159 puts 2 into the ML off Brunei (sunk).
Dutch KXI sinks 120 miles NE of Singapore from battle damages. [:(]
CA, CL, 2DD at Denpasar (Bali) sink 2 AK's (14). This was done by 5 torpedo (no shell hits) from the CA (not the DD's). [X(]

Air:
Hong Kong, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur suffer attacks on 13th (none on 14th).
Vildebeest from Malaya put a Torpedo in another DD (a damaged DD sinks). [:D]
The Ducth Air Force plus the B-17's at Soerabaja make weak attacks and land 2 x 250lb on a CL and CA. Hopefully, their expereince is getting up to where they will cause damage before they are wiped out.
The 10 Anson at Rabaul miss the CL, DD, and 2 AP heading for Kaveing (13)
Mini-KB (Zuiho, Ryuyo, & Taiyo) almost sink BB Prince of Wales (bomb x 9, torpedo x 5) and BC Repulse (bomb x 4, torpedo x 3) as they try to intervene at Denpasar (Bali). This was a calculated risk that I lost as there was a few SC TF chewing up my fleeing AK/AP/TK and I was hoping for bad weather and to get naval combat to happen before this happened. I lost. [:(]
Meanwhile, on 14th, CV Kaga shows up near Ambonia and takes out Boise (bomb x 9, torpedo x 5). He had wriiten in the Design section about trying to have it join Mini-KB off Manila, but it did not get the 1st day bonus move. Well, it now has become the second part of a pincer around Celebes. [:(] It also got PG Tulsa replacing Boise at Weda.
Jake Floatplanes and Nells from Saipan sink 2 fleeing AK's from Luzon.
2 CV's (Lex & Enterprise) attack and sink 3 CL Maru's about 360 miles NNE of Palmyra. I would call these convoy raiders as they each have some 6" guns (don't know much about them, so you may need to go to John's AAR and ask him). The 2 DB squadrons on each CV in RHS are divided into one with 1000lb GP and one with 1000lb AP bombs. Hopefully, this will help out if I run into some CA or larger ships. [:D]

Ground:
Tarawa and Wake are captured while the Shock Attack at Brunei fails.
The Imperial Guards Division captures Victoria Point (13).

Below is the final demise of Force Z as they run into the CA, CL, 2DD at Denpasar (Bali). I had hoped they would have done so at night before they endured air attacks

[cantona2]

ORIGINAL: ny59giants

13 & 14 Dec 41
This was a mixed 2 days for the Allied navy.

Naval:
Landings at Brunei (13), Tarawa (13), Wake (14), Kavieng (14), Morotai (14).
Boise sinks 2 AK at Weda (13) and forces the other AP & AK to retreat. [:D]
I-165 puits a Torpedo in an AK while I-159 puts 2 into the ML off Brunei (sunk).
Dutch KXI sinks 120 miles NE of Singapore from battle damages. [:(]
CA, CL, 2DD at Denpasar (Bali) sink 2 AK's (14). This was done by 5 torpedo (no shell hits) from the CA (not the DD's). [X(]

Air:
Hong Kong, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur suffer attacks on 13th (none on 14th).
Vildebeest from Malaya put a Torpedo in another DD (a damaged DD sinks). [:D]
The Ducth Air Force plus the B-17's at Soerabaja make weak attacks and land 2 x 250lb on a CL and CA. Hopefully, their expereince is getting up to where they will cause damage before they are wiped out.
The 10 Anson at Rabaul miss the CL, DD, and 2 AP heading for Kaveing (13)
Mini-KB (Zuiho, Ryuyo, & Taiyo) almost sink BB Prince of Wales (bomb x 9, torpedo x 5) and BC Repulse (bomb x 4, torpedo x 3) as they try to intervene at Denpasar (Bali). This was a calculated risk that I lost as there was a few SC TF chewing up my fleeing AK/AP/TK and I was hoping for bad weather and to get naval combat to happen before this happened. I lost. [:(]
Meanwhile, on 14th, CV Kaga shows up near Ambonia and takes out Boise (bomb x 9, torpedo x 5). He had wriiten in the Design section about trying to have it join Mini-KB off Manila, but it did not get the 1st day bonus move. Well, it now has become the second part of a pincer around Celebes. [:(] It also got PG Tulsa replacing Boise at Weda.
Jake Floatplanes and Nells from Saipan sink 2 fleeing AK's from Luzon.
2 CV's (Lex & Enterprise) attack and sink 3 CL Maru's about 360 miles NNE of Palmyra. I would call these convoy raiders as they each have some 6" guns (don't know much about them, so you may need to go to John's AAR and ask him). The 2 DB squadrons on each CV in RHS are divided into one with 1000lb GP and one with 1000lb AP bombs. Hopefully, this will help out if I run into some CA or larger ships. [:D]

Ground:
Tarawa and Wake are captured while the Shock Attack at Brunei fails.
The Imperial Guards Division captures Victoria Point (13).

Below is the final demise of Force Z as they run into the CA, CL, 2DD at Denpasar (Bali). I had hoped they would have done so at night before they endured air attacks

Ouch!!!

[1EyedJacks]

AT DAWN WE SLEPT - THE ALLIED VERSION...

wake up... michael... wake up... <nudge-nudge> Wake up. Michael, wake up! They're coming to get you! This is no dream!!! [:D][:D]

<laughter>

Well it was cool to see the Boise still has "it." That O'l girl has some spunk.

So what is your strategy? You do have one - don't you <grin>?

Russia is active in this game - right? And China is still ham-strung with supply issues? I'm curious as to their oil production in Russia and if you can transport supplies to China with your long range bombers. That would let them build up their experience level for future offensive missions.

And you've got a hellacious Russian sub fleet in Vladistovik? Right in John's back yard... And you *like* to play with your subs from what I remember... [:D][:D]

[ny59giants]

Boise got caught by Kaga's Kate near Ambonia and was sunk. She took down 2DD's and 2 AK's before she went down. Not enough damage done before her death. This is now my second PBEM in a row that I have yet to get Prince of Wales and Repulse though to the New Year. [:(]&nbsp;I "may" have to rethink how I use Force Z. [:D]
&nbsp;
I just got John's turn and after I run it,&nbsp;I will post about the last 2 days and some signs of his "new" strategy that he is talking about.
&nbsp;
Michael - I haven't forgot about&nbsp;our "back burner" game and hope to get a turn back to you soon (before the end of the year). [:D]&nbsp;

[ny59giants]

15 & 16 Dec 42
The Japanese land at a few spots that are not good news for the Allied effort.

Naval:
Landings at: Morotai (15), Ambonia (15 & 16), Canton Island (15) - a mild shock to say the least [X(], Kuching (16), Weda (16), Manado (16), Shortland (16)
15th - My ASW TF at San Fran finally hits I-172 twice and sinks her (about damn time). [:D]
16th - SS Tambor is watching over Wake Island. It misses an AO, but puts a torpedo in an AP. [:D] Then, it misses 2 CA (Furutaka & Kinugasa). The question is, why does he have an AO and 2 CA's at Wake Island?? Three subs are dispatched from Pearl to Midway in case he moves in that direction. A Dutch sub puts a torpedo in an AK at Kuching (both days).

Air:
15th & 16th - attacks on Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Bataan, and Clark. Looks like he is trying to make me use up my supplies on Luzon. However, I have near 100,000 in Manila and with a sufficient storage of Oil there, the island produces enough supply from the resources to keep me near this level. However, I have yet to get any fort level built in these bases due to the damages.
15th - Dutch LBA and B-17s land 4 more bombs on Fuso and 2 on Yamashiro. Nothing to write home about, but it does continue to raise my experience levels. [;)] Mini-KB hits 2 AK's at Koepang while hitting a TK (8 torpedoes total).
16th - B-17's from Soerabaja continue to hit targets. [&o] The "D" model carries only 250lb bombs, but they do well against AK/AP. An AP at Kuching is hit once and Fuso gets 2 more "paint scratchers." [:D] Hudsons hit CL Nagara at Koepang and an AK at sea.

Ground:
15th - Georgetown is captured by the 18th Division, 3 Tank Rgt, and 3 x Eng. Moratai is captured by 2 x SNGF. Kavieng is captured by 2 x Nav Gds. Canton Island falls to 56 Division and BF. [X(] This came without warning and means he intends to stay. This division is usually used to land at Luzon. The bad news is that this AF will be able to support Betty's which have a range of 19/26. Needless to say, shipping is being re-routed to avoid this potential menace. I had just planned to move 2 Marines there with other support units, but that plan is out the window now.
16th - John shock attacks at Hong Kong and reduces the forts to 4. Rahaeng (Thailand) is captured by 4th RTA Division. I don't know if this is the renamed 4th Japanese division in RHS. [&:]



Below is a screen shot of the CD unit at Ambonia. This is what may happen if you don't use a BB TF before landing.

Coastal Guns at Amboina [Ambon], 40,74, firing at TF 98
TF 98 troops unloading over beach at Amboina [Ambon], 40,74

870 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AK Momoha Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
AK Macassar Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AK Yoneyama Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Toyo Maru #2
AK Naniwa Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AK Muroran Maru
AP Shinkoku Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AP Otake Maru, Shell hits 1
AP Kembu Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kashiwa Maru
AP Daitei Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
1262 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

[ny59giants]

17 & 18 Dec 42
Not a good day to be aboard Allied Cruisers. [:(]

Naval:
Landings at: Kuching (17), Menado (17), Shortland (17), Brunei (18), Wada (18), Ambonia (18), Buin (18), Admirality Island (18).
Dutch KXVIII sinks an AK at Menado (18). Japanese ASW attacks, but miss my sub there. [:D]
17th - CV Kaga finds CL Marblehead (bomb x 4, torpedo x 4) sunk, CL DeRuyter (torpedo x 1), and CA Houston (bomb x 1, torpedo x 2) half way between Koepang and Broome. They had gone to Koepang to try to engage the small SC TF that had been there. Ended up being a day too late. Later, I look to see what Boise and Marblehead come back as (re-spawn) and find out they don't in RHS. [X(] Post on Design section and find out there is no re-spawn for the Allies. That will change my strategy to some degree. Hosho is found protecting transports at Ambonia.
18th - CV Kaga is attacked by 3 Hudson out of Koepang, but the Zeros keep them and my CAP of P40 and Brewsters away. Kaga sinks an AK. I had sent some small coastal AK's as bait to allow my 2 damaged cruisers a chance to escape and other shipping in the area. The 2 cruisers doubled back and are close to Darwin (P40s for CAP and a small repair shipyard).

Reloaded and ready to fire again. [&o]
Coastal Guns at Amboina [Ambon], 40,74, firing at TF 138
TF 138 troops unloading over beach at Amboina [Ambon], 40,74
675 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AK Tsurugisan Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AK Tokiwasan Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Katsurahama Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AK Tenryu Maru, Shell hits 11, on fire
AK Tarushima Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AK Shoko Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AK Koshin Maru
AK Kimishima Maru, Shell hits 1
AK Asakaze Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AK Nozima Maru
AK Ehime Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
1183 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Air:
17th - the early war surprise LBA is the Vildebeest. They have a range of 5/7. Torpedoes at 5 and 500lb bombs at 7. They have been doing well considering there are only 2 squadrons at Singapore. Them, plus B-17s hit 4 APs and an AK at Kuching.
18th - The Vilde hit a DD and AP at Kuching (once each). B-17s hit CA Maya and an AK once each.

Ground:
17th - Shock attack at Hong Kong fails with 116 causalties, 2 gun, 1 vehicle. Shortland is captured by a Construction Bn. Ambonia shock attacks fails (56th Bde, BF). [:D] Taiping falls to 18 Division, 3 Tank Rgt, 3 x Eng. Shock attacks at Brunei fails. Weda falls to 2 x SNGF
18th - Manado falls to 2 x SNLF. Kuching hold against 41st Mixed Rgt, EAB. Tavoy falls to the 55th Division. Chinese untis attack and force Japanese unit to retreat back into Nangchang.



Below is a screen shot of China. I had grown accustom to Andrew's map (stock map looks foreign to me now [:D]). Now, I have to adjust to RHS map. Please note that there are many ports on the inland river system. You have barges to move LCU, Fuel, and Supplies. I'm still trying to get a better handle on this new option.

[ny59giants]

We are now past the 10 day mark game wise and I thought I would take some time to share some comments about changes from CHS to RHS.

The first is the maps for level 7. I think the changes are great and will hopefully be used by modders (level 6 is similar to AB's extended maps). The addition of usable rivers will take some time to assimilate.

The Allied economy is an adjustment, to say the least. [:D] For former and/or current Japanese players, it probably isn't much to take in. For AFB, its a learning experience. To add what I shared with USA/Canada economic model, I did one for Australia and New Zealand. Australia will need to import about 60k in Oil while it is able to send back to WC & New Orleans 50K in Resource per month. New Zealand needs 16k in Oil and 20k in Resources per month. I have to look more closely at India, China, and Russia.

The on map production of aircraft will take some time for adjustment. A House Rule per Sid and RHS designers is to keep the future planes (-rd) repairs off until the month they become available and then switch them on. They will have a ramp up period. Thus, the F6F will take over 5 months as it is over 160 per month.

American CL/CA have had their endurance significantly reduced. The Boise had 14k bfore and now has less than 7k. John stated in an email, he is looking for his AO's everywhere as he has his reduced more than mine. [:D]

My overall strategy: I played John until about mid-1/42 (Big B's) before we switched over to RHS (a learning experience for both of us). He stated he is trying a different opening than before and it is a risk. What that means exactly, I have no idea. I have to make educated guesses from what I see and what changes this mod has made.

Alaska - last game I was neglectful here, but this time, I am sending 2 RCT to each Umnak and Dutch Islands along with a BF. In RHS, the RCT have a reduced AV to around 80 vs 160. I will send some of my "pocket CLs" here after repairs are finished at Pearl.

Central - With the sudden lost of Canton Island, the Line Islands (Palmrya, Fanning Is., Christmas Is.) and Johnson Is. will be reinforced as soon as I get shipping available and will include the 2 Marines at Palmyra and 161 RCT at Christmas plus the Marine Para. Some of the BF have a higher aviation support (150) will be sent there. Unfortunately, I will need to use CV's as escorts with the potential Betty menace at Canton. [:@] Midway is nice, but not of strategic importance at this time.

South - I would like to have an active defense of Pago Pago and Suva, but I am going to take a wait and see approach. I don't have that much to work with and need to set priorities. I have a few RCT at Panama available and along with some Canadian BF (lucky guys), they will be sent to fortify and build up the Society Islands (Papaete & Bora Bora) in French Polynesia. Eventually, to include Society Islands. Papaete is directly in line with the southern channel from Panama (with the reduced range of many ships, refueling points are more important). I would like to make New Caledonia a priority due to both Koumac and Noumea having significant resources there. But, John has already taken Shortland and Buin in the Solomons. Thus, he may be moving south very quickly with KB lurking if I try to intervene. With Canton Island gone, undisclosed movement to the South Pacific will require a wide detour which equals time. Early in the game that is more important than later when things have settled down.

Australia - I think I posted a screen shot of northern Australia. First, the amount of minor bases along the coast make Darwin less imporant strategically, IMO. Plus, I cannot be strong everywhere. This area will not be defended. Eventually, I can base hop from Cairns/Cooktown back to Darwin. John is focusing on the weak right flank of the SRA and with CV Kaga and mini-KB running around, it would be very difficult to reinforce by sea. The interior of Australia will make it very difficult and very time consuming to move LCU. I will move a division or two to Alice Springs with a large LBA presences as time permits.

The rest of the Pacific is still in develpoment. Comments and feedback are welcomed.



Below is a screen shot of Burma and bordering countries. As you can plainly see, there are more bases. You can see some barges moving supply inland. From Dacca, you can follow the river to Ledo (both are an inland ports). The base just NE of Ragoon has over 70,000 fuel. A bonus that John will truly appreciate once he captures the place. [:(]

[ny59giants]

I just looked at the combat report for the next turn and John has landed at and captured Palmyra. [X(][X(] He states his intentions should be clear and the next few turns "interesting." I saw a small TF approaching last turn (3 ships), but though it could be "fog of war."
I looked at the game and I see that there is an air bal of 162 at Palmrya (AF size 4) with 5 LCU's (worth 12,360 troops, 120 guns, and 26 Vehicles), with 2 TF docked 5 & 7 ships each. Comments!!!

120 miles north is KB!!

[ny59giants]

19 & 20 Dec 41

Naval:
Landings at Buin (19), Ambonia (19 & 20) with 8 AK's getting hit by 382 guns on the 19th, Admiralty Islands (19), Lae (19), Palymra (19), Tulagi (20).
19th - RO-68 misses my ML at Port Moresby, but I-153 puts a torpedo in my ML as it returns to Diamond Harbor and is sunk [:(] The Australian Navy gets into action (CA, 3CL, DD) off of Lae and sink an AP & AK. [:D] An AP has also sunk due to battle damage.
20th - Allied subs miss prime targets - BB Ise at Kuching and CV Soryu off of Palmyra.

Air:
19th - Mershing and Singapore get hit with the losses at Singy being 38 to 12 (not in my favor). Kuching gets a visit by Nell & Betty. My Ansons at Rabaul hit an AK and an AP with a 250lb bomb each.
20th - Vildebeest continue to wage a very successful air war. 2 AK's each get a torpedo, an AV a 500lb along with another AK. Recently relocated Blenhein IVs at Palembang put 2 bombs each into 2 AK's.

Ground:
19th - The Admiralty Islands fall to a SNLF & Nav Gd LCU's. Buin is captured by 2 x Construction. Wara (down the coast from Ambonia) is captured by 2 x SNGF. Shock attacks at Ambonia and Kuching both fail. [:D] However, Palmrya is captured in one day by 16th Division, 5 Tank Rgt, an EAB, and Special BF.
20th - nothing?!?

Transports are found to be 11 hexes west of Christmas Island from SigInt. The fall of the rest of the Line Islands is just a matter of time. [:(] 3 squadrons of B-17s are sent from the WC to Pearl in response. Air strenght at Pearl is well over 300 now. [:)]

I continue to focus on hitting shipping assets. RHS is more economically focused then other mods. Thus, I am using LBA and the subs from Manila for minelaying (In RHS, Manila, Soerabaja, and Singapore are all port size 9). [&o][&o] He has hit the Line Islands and will need to support them. I hope to use John's aggressive style to my advantage (just how, I don't know yet).

Below is a screen shot of N. Borneo area (from the 21st)

[n01487477]

Finally got time to read your AAR, this mod and map looks brilliant, got put off a bit by the first page combat reports but then I really got into it ... wish I could give some viewpoint, but having never played this mod, I'm not sure anything I say would be pertinent ...
But I'll keep reading and enjoying it. Thanks. And look to pick up a PBEM, with this locked & loaded ...

[ny59giants]

Many of us want WitP 2. This is at least WitP 1 1/4 or 1 1/2. It is a lot different from stock in many ways.&nbsp; I hope you follow mine and John's AAR. We are trying to present RHS to others. I have tried CHS and Big B's mod, I like this map and channel system a lot. [&o][&o]&nbsp; &nbsp;This will be a challenge as John is a more experienced player than me. But like chess, you don't get better unless you play better players.

[ny59giants]

21 & 22 Dec 41

Naval:
21st - Landings at Great Natuna Island 240 miles north of Kuching (Borneo), Kuching, Nauru Island, Gorontalo (north coast of Celebes). CL Achilles runs into transports at Tulagi and sinks an AK while damaging an AP.
22nd - Landings at Nauru, Gorontalo, Kuching, Lae, Finschhafen. An ASW TF hit I-26 once 120 miles west of San Fran. [X(] An AK hits a mine at Batan Island (my efforts to lay mines everywhere start to bare more fruit). A BB TF (2BB, CA, 2CL, 2DD) hit Kuching.

Air:
21st - Hong Kong is hit again along with Mershing. Singapore gets 45 Zero, 37 Sally vs 42 Buffalos. I lose 26 planes to 10 of his. I cannot keep this up as Buffalo are like many planes that start the game, you get a finite amount and no more. I still have to defend India/Burma. Luzon (Manila, Bataan, and Clark) get their usually visitors. With both Kuching and Ambonia being a tough nut to crack, both get Betty & Nells to soften up the defenders. BB Ise at Kuching gets another 500lb from my Vildebeest. 29 B-17's come in two waves over Kuching and hit 3 AK's and 1 AP. None are sunk directly. The Australian Navy gets into action again 2 AP's are sunk and 2 AP's damaged at Finschhafen.
22nd - Luxon gets the usual 3 group attacks. Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, and Ambonia get hit. BB Ise at Kuching get 2 hits from Vildebeest (my experience is not going up much as I keep losing them to flak). An AP, 2 AK are hit by various LBA in the "Triangle" - Singapore, Kuching, Palembang.

Ground:
21st - Tulagi falls to 1 x Construction. Hong Kong has its fort level reduced to 3. Shock attacks fail at Kuala Lumpur, Brunei, Nauru Island, and Ambonia. [:D] John writes he doesn't understand these high number of vehicles at these bases and I give him Sid email address to ask.
22nd - Lae falls to 3 x Construction. Hong Kong's days are few as a Shock Attack reduce forts to 1. Brunei falls, finally. The Chinese Army from the SE retreats into Nanchang and launches a deliberate attack that reduces the forts to 2. Hopefully, I can rest for a few days and try again.

Comments: His shipping loses to date are 14 AK & 8 AP.There are more damaged and I will continue to try to focus my efforts on them. With KB out covering his landings in the Line Islands, all but Tennessee have headed for the WC along with most of the fleet. Just in case he gets there, there are mainly combat ships there to run away. I have over 350 planes, so he may feel it isn't worth it. I have my 3 CV's about 420 miles NE of Pearl. I have diverted supplies (40K) that were heading for Oz/Nz back to Pearl. Pearl starts with level 9 forts and about 65k supply. 2 Marine is loading on fast AP at San Diego. I have moved 1 B-17 squadron from Dacca back to Palembang (AF 5) as it is an AP type squadron (each plane carries 6 x 1000lb AP bombs vs. 12 500lb GP). In RHS, some squadrons have different load outs. Hopefully, this will be a pleasant surprise (don't know if they can penetrate BB armor, but we will find out). [;)]

Below is a screen shot of SE India. There are two river systems in play here. From Dacca to Ledo, where Ledo producues enough oil to keep Dacca satisfied and the other from Calcutta to just south of Delhi (Cawnpore). TK barges will be used to more Oil up the river and then some AK barges to move it down. Something a non-RHS player has to get use to.