Alternative timeline historians have noted that in what is (euphemistically) called WW2-prime timeline (the one we currently inhabit, although the chronological mechanics can be truly difficult to manage): chlorpromazine was first synthesized in 1950, however, in the WW2c timeline it was synthesized in 1937 by Swiss chemist Albert Hoffman who was famous in WW2-prime timeline for something a bit different. [;)]
Alternative timeline historians have noted that in what is (euphemistically) called WW2-prime timeline (the one we currently inhabit, although the chronological mechanics can be truly difficult to manage): chlorpromazine was first synthesized in 1950, however, in the WW2c timeline it was synthesized in 1937 by Swiss chemist Albert Hoffman who was famous in WW2-prime timeline for something a bit different. [;)]
I wonder what? Like Something Dangerous?
"The Yankees got all the smart ones, and look where it got them."
General George Pickett, the night before Gettysburg
Alternative timeline historians have noted that in what is (euphemistically) called WW2-prime timeline (the one we currently inhabit, although the chronological mechanics can be truly difficult to manage): chlorpromazine was first synthesized in 1950, however, in the WW2c timeline it was synthesized in 1937 by Swiss chemist Albert Hoffman who was famous in WW2-prime timeline for something a bit different. [;)]
I wonder what? Like Something Dangerous?
I didn't think that stuff had a calming eefect on people[:D]
For what we are about to receive, may we be truly thankful.
Lieutenant Bush - Captain Horatio Hornblower by C S Forester
*****Sitrep: Mindanao, Borneo and New Guinea, June 12-13, 1943****
Jolo: Jolo falls to 6th Aus. Cav Brig. although the Coast Gaurdsmen who have to clean out all the road apples out of the LCT's used to ferry them from Tawi are non too pleased. The Jap defenders proved to be some support troops who had definitely NOT received their shipment of Emperor Brand Kool-Aide. Jolo Airfield is level 4 as a result of the previous Allied defence of the PI. An engineering company of 6th Aus. Cav Brig is detailed to get out their weed-whackers and cut down all the dandelions and assorted hazzards to flight poking through the tarmac. The B-25's from Menado redeploy to Jolo as do P-38's from Tawi. Jolo will now be the bastion for further moves toward Luzon. Fillipino air support troops are moving in to support air ops. As the penetration enlarges, I am running out of ground support personnel for air operations. Hollandia, Sansapor, Babo, Kai, Aru, Namlea, Morotai, Menado and Cotabato have all required units. I have stripped Australia of SWPAC ground support troops and things are getting thin at the front. So are fighters. A half-strength group of P-38's was transferred from SEAC.
Jesselton: Jesselton was captured by a weak KNIL Bn. ferried in by APD and DD from Tawi. On the night of 11/12th, 3 CA and 3 DD's bombard Jesselton, destroying supply stores. The Japs try a parachute assault on the 12th but are beaten back. C-47's at Jolo will fly in supplies to Jesselton.
Sansapor: Bettys from Palau raided a small transport group unloading at Sansapor. One RAN MSW is sunk and one will likely sink. 10 Bettys are downed the Spitfire CAP.
Mindanao: 6th Aus. Div. and two armoured brigades are moving on Cagayan.
Menado: The airfield is now level 4. The B-24's are moving up from Amboina. A raid on Iolio is planned for the 13th.
Plans: The battle for Mindanao is beginning to look like a sideshow. 7th Aus. Div., which was designated to reinforce the forces on Mindanao will instead begin planning for Legaspi on Luzon. US 32nd ID is also planning for Luzon. Likely landing points include Legaspi or even Northern Luzon. I am toying with the idea of bringing down the RN carriers, 7th Armoured and a Brit ID from SEAC. These had been designated for a landing on Java, but possession of Java seems immaterial if Allied bombers are sitting on Luzon, shutting down tanker traffic to the DEI.
Sitrep?
Sitrep!
The man whose fertile mind comes up with titles like "Nose Art," "Sheepskin," "Hirsuite Posterior" and the like suddenly titles a post "Sitrep"?!
What's up with that?
"Rats set fire to Mr. Cooper’s store in Fort Valley. No damage done." Columbus (Ga) Enquirer-Sun, October 2, 1880.
Gen. Short: <throws sternly worded letter onto his desk> Bah! It isn't enough to fight the Japs and the SPCA? Now we have this clown to deal with? What about this M&M Enterprises....<looks at letter again>...Language Services Division? You don't suppose they are linked to that outfit we hired on Kai?
Col. Corleone: I suspect so, sir.
Gen. Short: Well, damnit! Who is the Capo di capi around here, anyway? Perhaps we should make the Consigliere an offer he can't refuse. <both men start to laugh>
I HATE jpg conversions. The thing turned my carefully chosen Great Victoria Tan for the background of my Australian unit counters to Bourbon Street Mauve [:@]
And the Soldier of Orange piping on the Dutch units to Grizzly Bile Green. [:@]
How's the western-eastern front, Cap? Are you ready to bust right through Cochina yet?
Si, si capisco.
The western-eastern front of South and East Asia as FDR might say.
Bangkok: The Jap defenders there are still in very good shape and have stopped 12th Army cold. Both sides are trading artillery fire with 12th Army beginning to inflict greater damage. In addition, heavies from Moulmein and Tavoy are roughin up the defenders.
Flanking Effort: The effort to outflank the defenders of Bangkok has yielded fruit. All three Chindit brigades are across the river and the lead brigade captured Udon, which has now been reinforced with a brigade of 20th Indian Div. brought in by air. F-5's are operating from Udon on naval search, making travel in the South China Sea dangerous.
Bandou: Still stalemated. Malaya Army is stuck there for now.
..at Jesselton. 150 Dutchmen are in good spirits. Apparently nobody told them they were fungible.
The Japs bring in troops from Brunei. Jap troops at Jesselton now number 600 (part of a SNLF?). Some PT boats will arrive at night, perhaps to be followed by Prince of Wales in the morning hours. I am hoping the P-38's at Jolo can cover her. Troops of 12th Aus Brig will also fly in from Cotobato.
***********Mountain Village, 110 m NE of Rahaeng, Thailand, June 12, 1943********
The calm of the peaceful hamlet is overturned as a mud-encrusted Grant tank roars up a narrow path into the clearing. Chickens and children run for cover. The tank slews to stop and the engine is turned off. A British officer climbs out of the commander's cupola. A strikingly light-skinned man in native Hmong garb approaches excitedly.
A strikingly light-skinned man in native Hmong garb: Colonel? Is that you sir? Oh thank God. We've come to relieve you?
Colonel: Relieve us? Are you daft, man? <the older man notices a striking series of tatoos on the younger man's face> Uppington-Smythe? Is that you?
A strikingly light-skinned man in native Hmong garb: Yes SIR! No. 251 Company, Royal Engineers, reporting for duty!
Colonel: Good God, man. Where are vehicles...and your uniforms?
A strikingly light-skinned man in native Hmong garb: Ah...yes...there is that, sir. You see, in our haste to break your encirclement, it seems we misjudged our petrol needs.
Colonel: I should say. And your uniforms.
A strikingly light-skinned man in native Hmong garb: Ah..yes..well sir. The men were a bit grimy, what with hacking our way through the jungle and all...and the biting insects..good Lord...
Colonel: Holy Mary Mother of GOD. Lt.! Could you please get to the point?
A strikingly light-skinned man in native Hmong garb: Oh..yes..sorry sir...well it was like this...I contracted with a native woman to do our laundry...quite a good quote, if I might add...just pounding the the bloody things right on the rocks in the river..it was quite a quaint scene in a transcultural sort of way...
Colonel: SWEET JESUS!
A strikingly light-skinned man in native Hmong garb: Oh, yes sorry sir..well it seems she absconded with our uniforms.
Colonel: Absconded?
A strikingly light-skinned man in native Hmong garb: Yes, sir, every one.
Colonel: Son, didn't you tell me you attended Eton?
A strikingly light-skinned man in native Hmong garb: Yes sir, Eaton with an "a".
Colonel: I see. That explains things. Lt., if you are finished with your trans-cultural experiment what say you get your men together and come along with us to the Philippines?
A strikingly light-skinned man in native Hmong garb: The Philippines, sir? Do you mean the island nation?
Colonel: Do you know of another?
A strikingly light-skinned man in native Hmong garb: No sir, can't say I do.
Colonel: Splendid! See the quartermaster about new uniforms and let's win thsi war shall, we?
A strikingly light-skinned man in native Hmong garb: YES SIR!...Oh sir, I wonder if you could spare any petrol....
President Obama told us to wash our hands and not go to school or work if you are sick. One of my teenage patients took him up on it. His mom wanted a note for excuse from school for two days. I didn't see him so I forwarded it to the White House (via fax) with a nice, polite cover letter, asking the President to sign it. [;)]
We shall see if I get audited by the IRS this year. [:)]
******Eastern Fleet HQ, Colombo, Ceylon, June 14, 1943*******
Adm. Somerville: ...right, so it is agreed, Formidable will convert to the new Corsair IV first. <he looks toward captain of Formidable> Get your pilots up to speed but let's not bugger the airframes, shall we? Right, we will have another fly-off of 24 from USS Ranger early next week. In the interim, I have twelve airframes left. As this is insufficient to equip one of the carriers, I will hold these until the next fly-off. Let us assemble the aircraft mechanics and armourers too familiarize themselves with the Corsair IV unless anyone has a suggestion. Now, can anyone tell me how the turret B ammunition hoist repairs are going on Warspite.......
Cpt. Onslow, HMS Hermes: <rises half out of his seat in excitement and raises his hand> Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...mmm, sir? Oh, oh, oh..
Adm. Somerville: Good Lord man! We are not young men, all of us. In the future, if your prostate is giving you problems, please just quietly excuse yourself for a few minutes...and please wash your hands...
