Tora Tora Tora - EdM is welcome too!!!

[dennishe]

Noumea was taken. That was even faster then I hoped for. Now we can focus on Luganville and Etafe:
 
Day Air attack on Efate , at 73,109
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 106
B5N Kate x 126
 
Allied aircraft
F2A Buffalo x 2
P-40B Tomahawk x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 6
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 5 destroyed, 12 damaged
B5N Kate: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F2A Buffalo: 2 destroyed
P-40B Tomahawk: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 4 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 74
 
Ground combat at Noumea
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 24996 troops, 196 guns, 153 vehicles, Assault Value = 531
 
Defending force 6718 troops, 39 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 120
 
Japanese max assault: 316 - adjusted assault: 284
 
Allied max defense: 124 - adjusted defense: 129
 
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Noumea base !!!
 
 
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 1 destroyed
F2A Buffalo: 2 destroyed
PB2Y Coronado: 3 destroyed
B-26B Marauder: 1 destroyed
 
Japanese ground losses:
466 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
Vehicles lost 3
 
Allied ground losses:
9346 casualties reported
Guns lost 29
Vehicles lost 1
 
 

[dennishe]

The Allies brought in a complete divison to Adamantan island (more than 13000 men reported daily). His ships are unloading for days now and my bombers have sunk only a few of them. Time to pay the Allies a visit!



Night Time Surface Combat, near Andaman Island at 23,34

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Maikaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze

Allied Ships
MSW Baroda, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AK Empire Defiance, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
AP Empire Trooper
AK Empire Lough
AK Empire Antelope, Shell hits 14, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
AK Empire Launcelot
AK Jalarajan, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AK Loch Ranza, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kiangsu
AP Talthibius

[dennishe]

Efate fell today. It was defended by a base force and a coastal regiment as well. The New Hebrids and New Caledonia have been secured and will be moderately fortified. They are too far out to defend completely, since they can easily be bypassed. Now, I have to think what the next target is going to be. NZ is for graps, but then I run the risk that my troops are going to be cut off, since the supply line to NZ will be really small. First Fiji has to be taken before I can focus on NZ. Perhaps going for Canton first and cut off Pago Pago and Fiji from the US and OZ altogether would be a great move. The Allies only have two or three active carriers with the Lexington sunk and the Yorktown damaged. I have a few days to think about this.
 
Further, I'm starting preparations to take the Philippines. I can't allow the Allied submarines to have a large navy base in the middle of my resource area. For this, I have troops from the Malayan campaign and two divisions from the Kwantung Army available (for one I still have to pay PP).
 
The major victory today was in Burma. Usually, I hate to cross a river, since it initiates a shock attack. This one was really sweet. I attacked with two divisions, three tank regiments and an Army HQ. I must have completely suprised the Allies I since I captured a lot of planes on the ground. I may have destroyed the complete Allied air force in Burma, including the AVG! That would be really nice, since those guys were hurting me. It should be a piece of cake now to close the Burma road...
 
Day Air attack on Imperial Guards Division, at 32,31
 
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 9
Blenheim I x 8
Martin 139 x 2
P-40B Tomahawk x 28
  
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Ground combat at Mandalay
 
Japanese Shock attack
 
Attacking force 55173 troops, 474 guns, 431 vehicles, Assault Value = 1189
 
Defending force 12474 troops, 54 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 184
 
Japanese max assault: 1020 - adjusted assault: 726
 
Allied max defense: 165 - adjusted defense: 97
 
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 1)
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mandalay base !!!
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 29 destroyed
Martin 139: 2 destroyed
Buffalo I: 8 destroyed
Blenheim IV: 8 destroyed
Blenheim I: 8 destroyed
 
Japanese ground losses:
1425 casualties reported
Guns lost 26
Vehicles lost 4
 
Allied ground losses:
1141 casualties reported
Guns lost 15
Vehicles lost 2
 

[marky]

let the PI starve a bit longer [:D]

with the earlier loss of Enterprise and Lexington, and Yorktown damaged, now may be a good time to contemplate the Hawaii option [;)][:D][:'(]

[dennishe]

I just started to prep my troops for Clark field. The actual invasion will not start this or the next months.
 
There will be no invasion of PH. I do not know where the Allied divisions are. My Glen-subs are replenshing. Hopefully, I will have a good idea of the Allied forces within a few days. Going for an all out attack for PH is too risky. Especially, if I stumble on top of a few extra divisions. I rather go for the islands in the southeast pacific and knock out a few more carriers out of the war in the process.
 
As I said before, skipping the Philippines and going for PH can be an awesome strategy, but I think it is better to crush PH directly from day one...

[dennishe]

3/27/1942. This is the current situation in the Pacific. The frontline is given in yellow.
Isolated Allied pockets are given in green. Bases at which large infantry units such as
regiments, brigades and divisions are located are highlighted with a yellow circle (except
for Japan, China and Matchuria, which off coarse would be completely yellow). Red
arrows are attacks that are underway or will commence very soon. Dotted arrows are planned.

More and more I'm leaning towards a pincer attack on both Fiji and Canton. If I can take
these islands and Pago Pago in a next step I completely cut of OZ and NZ from the USA.
It all depends now where the Allied divisions are. First I want to go for Baker and Canton.
These actions will cut off the target islands from PH (this is where I expect the main Allied
force). Once these positions are secured and Betty and Nell bombers are installed I will
advance further into the Pacific. For all these actions I have the 21st division (currently at
Rabaul), the Army at Noumea and Efate (2 divisions, tank regiment and an army HQ) and
several smaller units available. I have to be careful though. My units already went
through a lot of fighting and may need some rest and replacements. Further I don't want
to land them on top of an American division. Anyway, if I can just take a few of the
objectives, it will be enough to disrupt the Allied shipping and weaken OZ...

[dennishe]

It is 4/1/1942. I think the war is going pretty well. Here are the statistics for march 1942. My plane losses were on the high side, compared to the Allied losses. Most of this was caused by the AVG, but that problem is solved. I started training my units and shipping oil and resources to Japan. I think economically things go OK, although the number of HI seems to be dropping a bit. I increased some HI factories in Indo-China (close to oil and on top of resources, saves me the shipping).

[dennishe]

The invasion of Baker island is underway. It will soon be mine. Next was going to be Canton island, but I think the Allies brought in a division (lot of ships reported around Canton for days). Taking out an one-hex-island that has been guarded by a division requires a lot of troops and will give a lot of casualties. I'm not sure if I want to do that. Canton, Pago Pago and Fiji are very nice to have, but not at those costs.
 
Further there is another treat. The Allies shipped in a division to Adamantan island and also Akyab has lots of units digging in. I suspect that the Allies are building up air bases here, from where they can hit my industry in Indochina. Again, these targets have to be taken out via amphibious landings, which will cost me. But there is a much better alternative:
 
I knocked out all troops in Burma. They surrendered, retreated into jungle hexes are are pushed back into China. Further I destroyed the complete British airforce in Burma in the battle for Mandalay, where also the entire AVG got destroyed. The British further have large units at Adamantan island and Akyab, from where they cannot retreat. India must be very weakly defended! Initially, I was not planning to take it, but under these circumstances I might not want to pass on the opportunity.
 
Therefore I'm thinking to start a large India campaign. Objectives are:
 
A. Take the Calcutta, Dacca, Diamond Harbor and Anasole area, where there is a lot of resources, oil and heavy industry. This would be very benificial to my economical situation, especially since this region does not require shipping in large amounts of raw materials. It should be quite independent.
 
B. Besides the main invasion, parachute operations will take bases in Northeast India to cut off the British Burmese army. As soon as a stable front with the remainder of India has been established, these troops will be wiped out.
 
C. The operation will be supported by KB, which will destroyed British airfields along the coast and destroy the British carriers when they show up. With the royal navy out of the war, I can close down akyab and adamantan island with coastal bombardements, supported by my airforce.
 
For the whole operation I have about 5 divisions and many supporting units directly availabe. The limiting factor will be my ships. A lot of AKs are used to ship supplies to the far Pacific and resources back to Japan. As you might expect the invasion of the Philippines has been postponed again.
 
But first I will take Baker island. This will be a forward defense base for Tarawa. This will give me a few more days to rethink this operation. It will be my first attempt ever to go further into India than Myitkiyna. Suggestions are very welcome.......

[dennishe]

More recon data:
 
5 units at Akyab, including the 18th UK division
3 units at Adamantan island now. Lots of AKs and APs. I'll bet the 2nd UK division is there now. There are more troops reported than at Akyab.
 
Perhaps I will prep some of my units for these targets. there is no use to prep my troops for the real targets, because I do not know where the heavy fighting will take place. I do not want to tip the allies off yet. The more troops at Akyab and Adamantan and there is nothing he can do anymore when my troops strike at Diamond Harbor, Calcutta, Dacca, and other bases in that area......
 
I found enough transports to transport my whole armada into the Indian Ocean. KB is currently supporting the invasion of Baker island and will after this raid Canton island. Then I will move it to the far west.

[dennishe]

For some reason my spotters are very poor at detecting coastal defense regiments. I guess I did it again and unloaded an invasion force right into coastal fire. Anyway, tomorrow KB will pound the place and reinforcements are underway. I guess the invasion of Baker will cost me a little more time.


Coastal Guns at Baker Island, 94,92, firing at TF 126
TF 126 troops unloading over beach at Baker Island, 94,92


1458 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AK Canton Maru, Shell hits 35,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Kongo Maru, Shell hits 2,  on fire
AP Kashima Maru, Shell hits 16,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Kaito Maru, Shell hits 17,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Hirokawa Maru, Shell hits 9,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Aratama Maru, Shell hits 11,  on fire,  heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
1081 casualties reported
Guns lost 12

Edit: The first invasion wave for Baker island has been wiped out due to attrition. Sending in more costs me a lot of time and I really want to send KB west immediately. I cancelled further invasions in the far Pacific for now. First I'm going to hit India. If my plan works out I'm gaining control of an important industry area and will knock out the British army out of the war for quite a long time. After that I will focus on the Pacific again, since I guess the Americans will start to plan a counter offensive by then.

[dennishe]

Playing the with the Japanese still freaks me out once in a while. While playing with the Allies a disastrous battle does not mean the end of the war. For Japan on the other hand, it may ruin everything. Well, there is a major battle coming up. My troops are preparing for an Indian campaign. I have 5 divisions floating near Singapore with lots of supporting troops and 3 divisions in the Burma area already.
 
The Allies have for sure an Indian division between Ledo and Miytkiyna, the 18th UK division at Akyab and the 2nd/B UK division at Adamantan island. All these divisions will not be able to respond to an invasion in India.
 
The plan is as followed:
 
phase 1: Bombardement of Adamantan island and Akyab. This will be carried out by surface TFs supported by miniKB and lots and lots of Betty bombers. When the Royal Navy shows up it will be destroyed by miniKB (2 CVs, all CVLs and CVEs) and the Betties.
 
Phase 2: Paradrops at Anasole and at the hex near Diamond Harbor (forgot the name of the base). This will prevent Alllied reinforcement of the area. The main force will land at Diamond Harbor, Calcutta or Chandpur. Not sure yet where. Have to recon first, but don't want to tip him off yet where the invasion takes place.
 
Phase 3: KB will show up (currently at Truk) and destroy the Royal Navy if it does not come out and play.
 
Phase 4: Allied pockets inland in Burma, at Akyab and Adamantan island will be completely neutralized or destroyed. Depending on the outcome the rest of India may be attacked. For now the focus is on the industrial Area around Calcutta and Dacca.

[dennishe]

My fleet has left save waters. Things will get really interesting now...

[dennishe]

Southeastasia
Phase one of the operation is going OK. Adamantan island and Akyab have both been hit by coastal bombardement attacks from my CAs and BBs (see an example below). The Allies are withdrawing planes from these locations or at least not reinforcing the air force here. EdM knows the whereabouts of my invasion fleet (his subs aimed torpedoes at my carriers but missed or shot duds), but does not know its size or its destination. It is close to Adamantan island, which it will bypass. From there it will follow a route close to Akyab. EdM must think until the very last that the destination of my fleet indeed is Akyab. So far I think he does not know the real target since his Indian infantry division is still attacking my tank regiment in the jungle between Myitkyina and Ledo instead of withdrawing and preventing it being cut off in the jungle.
There is no sign of the Royal Navy. I have lots of Betty and Nell bombers spotting for it and as soon as it comes out and play these Betty and Nell bombers will destroy it, escorted by Zero fighters and fighters and bombers from miniKB. If it does not come out and play it will be destroyed in port by KB. KB is currently close to Palembang where it will refuel and then will sneak up to Ceylon and bombard the crap out of it.
 
 
Naval bombardment of Akyab, at 30,29
  
Allied aircraft
no flights
  
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IF: 3 destroyed
Vildebeest IV: 2 destroyed
Swordfish: 1 destroyed
Hurricane II: 2 destroyed
Wellington III: 2 destroyed
 
Japanese Ships
CL Natori
CA Kako
CA Furutaka
CA Kinugasa
  
Allied ground losses:
398 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1
 
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 61

[dennishe]

My invasion fleet is moving slower than the line at the DMV. This is taking forever....

[dennishe]

Two more turns and than the the battle will commence. Here is part of the OOB. All these troops will land at D-day or a few days later (the parachute regiments will be dropped by parachute off coarse). While the 25th Army lands at Chandpur, the 15th Army (including 3 divisions and 2 tank regiments) will put force on the Burmese front.
 
25th Army
- 5th, 20th, 19th & 48th Division
- 4th & 7th Tank Regiments
- 39th, 37th, 56th & 36th Road Construction Battalions
- 1st and 8th Heavy Field Regiment
- 5th, 4th, 21st Engineer Regiment
- 45th & 50th Heavy AA Battalion
- 15th Mortar Battalion
- 3rd NFL
- 31st Special Base Force
- 51st AA Regiment
- 11th Air Fleet
- 1st & 2nd Parachute Regiment
 
 

[dennishe]

My ubercap pretty much destroyed all planes that the British send to intercept my invasion fleet. Only very few planes got through, but one of them put a torpedo in the Hiyo. It is not badly damaged, but still I have to retreat it to (initially) Rangoon. From there it will go to Singapore as soon as it is stable.
The Allies have two units at Chandpur, one at Dacca. Dacca has an airfield, so this one unit has to be a base force. Tomorrow the paratroopers will try to capture Dacca and cut off Chandpur. The British are trying to reinforce Diamond Harbor. There are 6 units there now, but I think I can take it. KB is nearby. There will be no more British shipping in the area very soon. No signs of the Royal Navy yet...
 
Here are some combat reports:
 
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/08/42
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 29,28
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 64
 
Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 2
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 2 destroyed
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 29,28
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 64
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufort V-IX x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V-IX: 2 destroyed
 
Japanese Ships
AP Kamakura Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
 
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 1 x Beaufort V-IX launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 29,28
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 64
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufort I x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort I: 3 destroyed
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 29,28
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 64
 
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 3 destroyed
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 29,28
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 64
 
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 8
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 8 destroyed
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 29,28
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 64
 
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 4
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 4 destroyed
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 29,28
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 64
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufort I x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort I: 11 destroyed
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 29,28
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 64
 
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 6
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 6 destroyed
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 28,30
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
 
Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 3 destroyed
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 29,28
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 51
 
Allied aircraft
Swordfish x 3
Brewster 339D x 4
Hurricane II x 6
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
Swordfish: 1 destroyed
Brewster 339D: 3 destroyed
Hurricane II: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
CV Hiyo, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x Swordfish launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 29,28
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 49
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufort V-IX x 4
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V-IX: 4 destroyed
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Diamond Harbor at 28,23
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
D3A Val x 31
B5N Kate x 54
 
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
AK Texan, Bomb hits 2
AK Indianan, Bomb hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Virginian, Bomb hits 10,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Trieste, Bomb hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Santa Ana, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
MSW Toowoomba, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Oregonian, Bomb hits 4,  on fire
AK Illinoian, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Washingtonian
 
 
Allied ground losses:
224 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Chandpur , at 30,25
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
D3A Val x 14
B5N Kate x 16
 
Allied aircraft
Hurricane II x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 6 damaged
B5N Kate: 3 destroyed, 6 damaged
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 12
 
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
13 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 28,29
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
 
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 3
Wellington III x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 3 damaged
Wellington III: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 5000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 29,28
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
 
Allied aircraft
Vildebeest IV x 9
Blenheim IV x 3
Wellington III x 2
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Vildebeest IV: 8 destroyed
Blenheim IV: 2 destroyed
Wellington III: 1 destroyed
 
Japanese Ships
AP Ryuosan Maru
AP Kureha Maru #3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 1 x Vildebeest IV bombing at 5000 feet
 1 x Blenheim IV bombing at 5000 feet
 

[dennishe]

D-day went perfectly, my troops landed at Chandpur dispite heavy casualties (calculated though) and my paratroopers are holding on at Dacca. A need a few more days to unload, then I will start my offensive. Chandpur and Dacca should fall soon. After that, who knows....

KB stumbled upon the British CVs today. No idea what they were doing there. Either they were way out of position, fleeing or trying to intercept the damaged Hiyo. Anyway they are to the bottom of the Ocean now...

Day Air attack on TF at 12,36

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 78

Allied aircraft
Swordfish x 29

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Swordfish: 28 destroyed

Day Air attack on TF at 13,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 48
D3A Val x 63
B5N Kate x 24

Allied aircraft
Fulmar x 45

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 6 destroyed
D3A Val: 7 destroyed, 37 damaged
B5N Kate: 4 destroyed, 12 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Fulmar: 37 destroyed

Allied Ships
CLAA Capetown
CV Indomitable, Bomb hits 8 SUNK
CV Formidable, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 1 SUNK
CL Danae

Day Air attack on TF at 13,35

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 3 destroyed, 11 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Indomitable, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage SUNK
CV Formidable SUNK
CL Mauritius, Torpedo hits 1

Day Air attack on TF at 13,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 41
B5N Kate x 45

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 3 destroyed, 13 damaged
B5N Kate: 3 destroyed, 23 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Enterprise
CL Glasgow
CV Indomitable, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 7, on fire, heavy damage SUNK
CV Formidable, Bomb hits 7, Torpedo hits 3, on fire SUNK
CL Dauntless, Bomb hits 1
CA Exeter
DD Vampire, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Day Air attack on TF at 13,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 46
D3A Val x 8
B5N Kate x 24

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CV Indomitable, on fire, heavy damage SUNK

Day Air attack on TF at 13,35

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 44
B5N Kate x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 1 damaged
B5N Kate: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Formidable, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage SUNK
CL Glasgow SUNK
CLAA Capetown
CL Dauntless

Day Air attack on TF at 13,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
B5N Kate x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 9 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Formidable, on fire, heavy damage SUNK
CL Glasgow, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage SUNK
CL Dauntless, Torpedo hits 1

Day Air attack on TF at 13,35

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Formidable, on fire, heavy damage SUNK
CLAA Columbo, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Enterprise, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Day Air attack on TF at 13,35

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Formidable, on fire, heavy damage SUNK
CL Glasgow, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage SUNK

[dennishe]

EdM surrendered today. I do not exactly know what the Allied positions were, but I guess India was wide open and I had my foot in the door. The route to OZ was blocked and my positions in the Pacific too strong and his carrier fleet too small (destroyed RN carriers and the Enterprise with the Yorktown and Hermes(?) damaged). It would have taken a while before the Allies would be able to fight back and therefore see EdMs point of view. In the end it matters most that both players are having fun. Anyway I learned a lot playing with the Japanese....