December 14/15 1941
KB appears in the South China Sea off Manila.
Davao and Jolo invaded. Attacks at Davao, Hong Kong, Lucena, San Fernando, and Shortlands.
Japan captures Davao and Shortlands.
Naval bombardment of Shortlands by Allied cruisers.
US Naval War College Communications (Allied only)
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Dec 14/15
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
Dec 15/16
December 15/16 1941
KB disappears.
Jolo, Victoria Point, and San Fernando captured by the Japanese.
Allied cruisers engage Japanese SAG off Rabaul.
KB disappears.
Jolo, Victoria Point, and San Fernando captured by the Japanese.
Allied cruisers engage Japanese SAG off Rabaul.
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
Dec 16/17
December 16/17 1941
KB remains invisible.
Japanese capture Batangas.
Hong Kong holding out.
KB remains invisible.
Japanese capture Batangas.
Hong Kong holding out.
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
RE: Dec 16/17
Current Allied operations:
A light CVTF is working up in the Indian Ocean. Several light and one heavy SAG are operating out of Batavia. A light SAG is operating out of Rabaul. A light SAG is headed towards Eniwetok with a bombardment mission. A super-heavy SAG is headed for Kwajalein with a bombardment mission. Three CVTFs are moving into position to hit Majuro with air strikes. Midway is being built up as a forward submarine base, and Johnston as a fleet anchorage. Wake is to be developed as a seaplane base. In the south, Noumea, Pago Pago, Townsville, and Brisbane are being developed as forward bases, and Milne Bay has been occupied. In the Indian Ocean, Christmas Island is being built up as a fleet anchorage, and preparations are underway to pull the 8th Australian Division out of Malaya.
A light CVTF is working up in the Indian Ocean. Several light and one heavy SAG are operating out of Batavia. A light SAG is operating out of Rabaul. A light SAG is headed towards Eniwetok with a bombardment mission. A super-heavy SAG is headed for Kwajalein with a bombardment mission. Three CVTFs are moving into position to hit Majuro with air strikes. Midway is being built up as a forward submarine base, and Johnston as a fleet anchorage. Wake is to be developed as a seaplane base. In the south, Noumea, Pago Pago, Townsville, and Brisbane are being developed as forward bases, and Milne Bay has been occupied. In the Indian Ocean, Christmas Island is being built up as a fleet anchorage, and preparations are underway to pull the 8th Australian Division out of Malaya.
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
Dec 17/18
December 17/18 1941
Lucena captured by the Japanese.
Lucena captured by the Japanese.
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
RE: Dec 16/17
Gosh, Harry, sounds like you read the book. Seem to be playing the game in the manner intended. Looking forward to more.
Not criticising, but suggest you may wish to include some screenshots with circles and arrows to show wtfo. I note that many wargamers follow visual clues, so text over a screenshot (of something important) might bring it home better. Not too many people can glean operational tricks from text.
btw, tell Bliztk to post more. Some of us can maybe help him figure out how to put your shorts in the wringer (without violating confidences, of course).[;)]
Not criticising, but suggest you may wish to include some screenshots with circles and arrows to show wtfo. I note that many wargamers follow visual clues, so text over a screenshot (of something important) might bring it home better. Not too many people can glean operational tricks from text.
btw, tell Bliztk to post more. Some of us can maybe help him figure out how to put your shorts in the wringer (without violating confidences, of course).[;)]
RE: Dec 16/17
I think I've spotted the KB in the China Sea. I'm moving my SAGs up to create a barrier patrol. The ships at Singapore are clearing out to Sabang.
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Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
Dec 18/19
December 18/19 1941
Mostly submarine attacks, one against the USS St. Louis near Wake. Hong Kong falls.
Mostly submarine attacks, one against the USS St. Louis near Wake. Hong Kong falls.
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
Dec 19/20
December 19/20 1941
USN SAG bombards Eniwetok. CVTF strikes on Majuro.
Japanese capture Lingayen and Bayombong in the Philippines.
USN SAG bombards Eniwetok. CVTF strikes on Majuro.
Japanese capture Lingayen and Bayombong in the Philippines.
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
Dec 20/21
December 20/21 1941
Allied forces eject the Japanese from Mauban.
Allied forces eject the Japanese from Mauban.
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
Dec 21/22
December 21/22 1941
Very little happened.
Very little happened.
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
Dec 22/23
December 22/23 1941
The KB finally gets its act together and hits Singapore. The shipping flees, losing a few stragglers. The HDMLs sortie and absorb the attention of a lot of Vals. Alor Star and Cabanatuan fall to the Japanese.
The KB finally gets its act together and hits Singapore. The shipping flees, losing a few stragglers. The HDMLs sortie and absorb the attention of a lot of Vals. Alor Star and Cabanatuan fall to the Japanese.
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
RE: Dec 22/23
Very interesting AAR. ONe thing that intrigues me is your attempting to hit the Japanese fleet at night. At that time of the war, were not the Japanese much better at night sea battles than the Allies? Or is it because the Japanese fleet in question did not have sufficient surface ship support?
Henri
Henri
RE: Dec 22/23
ORIGINAL: henri51
Very interesting AAR. ONe thing that intrigues me is your attempting to hit the Japanese fleet at night. At that time of the war, were not the Japanese much better at night sea battles than the Allies? Or is it because the Japanese fleet in question did not have sufficient surface ship support?
Henri
Most of the Allied ships in those TFs had more than two years of wartime experience at that point. Carriers were day-time ships for most of the war and were hardly ready for a night-time surface engagement in any case. Their light screens had their hands full protecting them, and could hardly operate offensively against Allied surface action groups (SAGs).
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
Dec 23/24
December 23/24 1941
The Combined Fleet appears at Mersing, with the KB one hex offshore. This is to support a landing of the 7th Division. It's either overkill or a reprise of Anzio. Now I know where the Japanese fleet is. LBA based at Singapore responds.
SS I-18 sneaks into Noumea Harbor and attacks a small freighter on the surface. Given that there are significant ASW assets in the area, this may get interesting.
The Japanese capture Tavoy.
The Combined Fleet appears at Mersing, with the KB one hex offshore. This is to support a landing of the 7th Division. It's either overkill or a reprise of Anzio. Now I know where the Japanese fleet is. LBA based at Singapore responds.
SS I-18 sneaks into Noumea Harbor and attacks a small freighter on the surface. Given that there are significant ASW assets in the area, this may get interesting.
The Japanese capture Tavoy.
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
Dec 24/25
December 24/25 1941
Georgetown and Mersing captured by the Japanese.
Georgetown and Mersing captured by the Japanese.
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
Dec 25/26
Christmas 1941
Generally quiet. Japanese ejected from Mauban.
Generally quiet. Japanese ejected from Mauban.
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
Dec 26/27
December 26 1941
The KB, Combined Fleet, and transports disappeared from the radar near Singapore on Christmas Day, so I gave my SAGs a day off and extended my searches. The Combined Fleet then reappeared off Singapore on the 26th, with fighters from seven KB squadrons providing air cover. It appears I can relax a bit.
Ships stuck in Manila Bay have been sneaking out, with losses...
Japanese LCUs pursue retreating Allied forces in Northern Malaya.
Japanese deliberate attacks at Manila and Clark Field repulsed with heavy losses.
I decided to give Force Z a day in Soerabaya. If the KB comes south, I'll get enough warning to challenge it. If the Combined Fleet comes with it, I'll duck out to the Indian Ocean.
The KB, Combined Fleet, and transports disappeared from the radar near Singapore on Christmas Day, so I gave my SAGs a day off and extended my searches. The Combined Fleet then reappeared off Singapore on the 26th, with fighters from seven KB squadrons providing air cover. It appears I can relax a bit.
Ships stuck in Manila Bay have been sneaking out, with losses...
Japanese LCUs pursue retreating Allied forces in Northern Malaya.
Japanese deliberate attacks at Manila and Clark Field repulsed with heavy losses.
I decided to give Force Z a day in Soerabaya. If the KB comes south, I'll get enough warning to challenge it. If the Combined Fleet comes with it, I'll duck out to the Indian Ocean.
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
Dec 27/28
December 27/28 1941
The Japanese continue to mop up northern Malaya. The KB is spotted at Mersing. The battleships of the Combined Fleet are missing. No action in the Philippines, China, or Burma.
I wonder how my opponent would react if I were to do a port strike on Tokyo?
The Japanese continue to mop up northern Malaya. The KB is spotted at Mersing. The battleships of the Combined Fleet are missing. No action in the Philippines, China, or Burma.
I wonder how my opponent would react if I were to do a port strike on Tokyo?
Harry Erwin
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
"For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
RE: Dec 27/28
I suspect it would shatter your raiders. You need to do lots of pilot training (I assume you have that underway), and the weak spot is that there are hardly any USN squadrons available to train USN pilots. So, a raid on Tokyo or any port with likely good flak (I'm presuming meek fighter cover) would be risking a months long handicap for what gain?
Showing up near Tokyo and taking out any convoy that happened to be available could raise the same hell with him without the air group-risk. All the other risks pertain, of course.
Showing up near Tokyo and taking out any convoy that happened to be available could raise the same hell with him without the air group-risk. All the other risks pertain, of course.
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