Thanks Blackhorse! My life now concentrates in the same region You've mentioned - called "Galicja" in the times of Partitions of Poland.
As for Bill - he seems to follow a master plan of some sort - I feel this plan involves lots of waiting and overwhelming me with buzzing planes, pom-poming battleships and LOTS of GI's. And this will all happen in 1943. I think this is legitimate for the Allies, but I think also that in China Bill didn't expect such commitment from my side. And I'm happy to put my little co-prosperity foot in that door to secure all stuff Japan need for generations to come. Like bamboo for all those shiny CV decks. We will see when and where Bill will stand firm for a change, but my plan involves lots of invading for now.
Shōwa period ends today! - Khyberbill [A] vs. Durbik [J]
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RE: Shôwa period ends today! - Khyberbill [A] vs. Durbik [J]
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RE: Shôwa period ends today! - Khyberbill [A] vs. Durbik [J]
I personally don't think any attacks at any time are gamey at all. If he plays his cards right he could interdict your supply lines with some pesky SAGs darting around the DEI. If he's real smart, he'll have you focused somewhere else and take Hokkaido in October 1942.
BTW--Your English is probably better than mine. Did you undergo KGB training camp or something in the old days?
Cheers,
CC
BTW--Your English is probably better than mine. Did you undergo KGB training camp or something in the old days?
Cheers,
CC
Beer, because barley makes lousy bread.
RE: Shôwa period ends today! - Khyberbill [A] vs. Durbik [J]
Did you undergo KGB training camp or something in the old days?
You got me. Those were the days! Free vodka, extra meat coupons, western cigarettes - and all this for a six year old!
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MORE screenies!
It's 26th january 1941 in the pacific, as game goes slowly due to Bill's work hot season. More time to rethink my strategy - and with every neuron set to this task I realize more and more, that my strategy is flawless! Heh. A few (well... several? zounds?) of screenshots to confirm this:
SOPAC ZONE
Last turn an I-boat shot a spread into HUGE arse of Queen Elizabeth (the first, as I presume). It... missed! How can one really miss such a large piece of leisure in the Pacific, I don't know. Check my cool paint pic of QE!
More importantly, there's a constant movement near Noumea, a thing not to be ignored. Massive force left Korea with my invaders bound to this region, but with all those transports maybe it's time to rethink my southern trust? Or I just banzai my way to Noumea? Time will tell.
Either way, that trafiic is the thing Kido should look at quickly. 2 turns.
CHINA
Those state-of-the-art arrows depict my main offensive directions (and secondary for that matter). As you can see, Kukong fell last turn (first base actually CONTESTED by Bill). Yellow line represents a... yellow line made of Chinese troops. For the fists time there's a sturdy defensive perimeter - a 10 units in the forest. Won't pursue them, instead I'll bomb them with Sallys. Near Sian, a 14 unit mix of remnants and fresh corpses (heh) found themselves between the hammer and the anvil. I'll try to destroy them. If that fails, let them rot in the forests with nearest road, far, far away.
Generally, my advancement in China is superb.
BURMA
Nothing fancy here - my conquerors are nearing Mandalay every day. No airforce is present in Burma to this day - Singers isolates me from sea movement of my aviation support, and there's no neccesity to move them by air transports - allied air force in Burma is silent. Port Blair is mine, and is now being filled with search planes and Oscars.
MALAYA AND SUMATRA
Now here's a funny thing. Turn ago my tank regiment rushed into Singapore... well... prematurely. It was decimated, but held a beachhead. This turn whole my army marched in, making a shock attack, which dropped the forts to 1 (!) and getting a net odds result 2:1 (!!!). The same combat phase brave allies shock attacked also (I'm sure Bill hoped for closing the beachhead and chasing out the tanks). They were repelled with 1:14 odds. Next day my troops attacked again (it's a 2 day turns game, so every time we got 1:1 or better, they will try again), but no breakthrough, with 1:1 odds. Result: 4 allied units destroyed, Thousands of troops at my side disabled, at allied side - killed. My regiments are somewhat 90/90 disruption/fatigue, so I won't attack for 2 days. But Singers is an easy picking now, and I didn't include that in my overall strategy for sure.
JAVA, BORNEO AND CELEBES
Not much happening here, as my Nells are bombing the city of Batavia, preceded (or not) by fighter sweeps (noticed the cool drawing, eh?) Java invasion gathers near Camranh Bay, but it's a few weeks from here. Kendari will fall earlier, same goes to Timor and some other small islands.
LAND OF OZ
With Darwin taken, and Wyndham secured, another operation started - liberation of Port Moresby. One regiment and 2 nav guards form the spearhed, which is ashore by now, opposition minor.
My tanks are chasing the clerks to the south. When Katherine is reached, I'll decide whether I stop, or go as far as I can.
The beautiful warship drawn by a known artist (me) represents my 2 CA 1 CL and 4 DD TF which wrecked a supply convoy near Horn Island this turn.
SOPAC ZONE
Last turn an I-boat shot a spread into HUGE arse of Queen Elizabeth (the first, as I presume). It... missed! How can one really miss such a large piece of leisure in the Pacific, I don't know. Check my cool paint pic of QE!
More importantly, there's a constant movement near Noumea, a thing not to be ignored. Massive force left Korea with my invaders bound to this region, but with all those transports maybe it's time to rethink my southern trust? Or I just banzai my way to Noumea? Time will tell.
Either way, that trafiic is the thing Kido should look at quickly. 2 turns.
CHINA
Those state-of-the-art arrows depict my main offensive directions (and secondary for that matter). As you can see, Kukong fell last turn (first base actually CONTESTED by Bill). Yellow line represents a... yellow line made of Chinese troops. For the fists time there's a sturdy defensive perimeter - a 10 units in the forest. Won't pursue them, instead I'll bomb them with Sallys. Near Sian, a 14 unit mix of remnants and fresh corpses (heh) found themselves between the hammer and the anvil. I'll try to destroy them. If that fails, let them rot in the forests with nearest road, far, far away.
Generally, my advancement in China is superb.
BURMA
Nothing fancy here - my conquerors are nearing Mandalay every day. No airforce is present in Burma to this day - Singers isolates me from sea movement of my aviation support, and there's no neccesity to move them by air transports - allied air force in Burma is silent. Port Blair is mine, and is now being filled with search planes and Oscars.
MALAYA AND SUMATRA
Now here's a funny thing. Turn ago my tank regiment rushed into Singapore... well... prematurely. It was decimated, but held a beachhead. This turn whole my army marched in, making a shock attack, which dropped the forts to 1 (!) and getting a net odds result 2:1 (!!!). The same combat phase brave allies shock attacked also (I'm sure Bill hoped for closing the beachhead and chasing out the tanks). They were repelled with 1:14 odds. Next day my troops attacked again (it's a 2 day turns game, so every time we got 1:1 or better, they will try again), but no breakthrough, with 1:1 odds. Result: 4 allied units destroyed, Thousands of troops at my side disabled, at allied side - killed. My regiments are somewhat 90/90 disruption/fatigue, so I won't attack for 2 days. But Singers is an easy picking now, and I didn't include that in my overall strategy for sure.
JAVA, BORNEO AND CELEBES
Not much happening here, as my Nells are bombing the city of Batavia, preceded (or not) by fighter sweeps (noticed the cool drawing, eh?) Java invasion gathers near Camranh Bay, but it's a few weeks from here. Kendari will fall earlier, same goes to Timor and some other small islands.
LAND OF OZ
With Darwin taken, and Wyndham secured, another operation started - liberation of Port Moresby. One regiment and 2 nav guards form the spearhed, which is ashore by now, opposition minor.
My tanks are chasing the clerks to the south. When Katherine is reached, I'll decide whether I stop, or go as far as I can.
The beautiful warship drawn by a known artist (me) represents my 2 CA 1 CL and 4 DD TF which wrecked a supply convoy near Horn Island this turn.
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RE: MORE screenies!
it appears my images don't appear... I'll try to fix it now
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RE: MORE screenies!
28th january 1942
MORESBY TAKEN - a regiment and 2 nav guards took Moresby on 27th, and found out only 15th Aussie base force in the place - that unit was constructing a lev 4 airfield. Convenient, as my engineers will carry out the works as soon as they mop up the place (low damage to the base). Okamoto Zero detachment already in place, hope it's presence will prevent some random bombings of an airstrip.
AUSTRALIA - it seems that my subsequent LBA attacks on fleeing engineers on the Darwin - Katherine road proved to be excellent - two days and ALL units destroyed. Not very likely IRL - no chance for every kangaroo in the 60km part of the road suddenly to stop, stare at the sun and wait for a 250kg piece of happiness. Well, it's a game. Or they've just escaped as they should have, and I'm ranting senselessly.
SOPAC - I've decided NOT to invade there early. My intel (Japanese intel piece!!!! grab a "unique event notebook", quick!) discovered some movement at Koumac, and my subs are scouting Noumea harbor, finding LOTS of ships there. I assume this is the place Bill wants to hold ground in the SOPAC. Cool. So I'm going to grab Luganville with small garrison to prevent any too quick counteroffensives from that part of the map... and wait. Koumac force left Korea, but it's diverted to Java invasion WITHOUT changing preparation - if Bill monitors his intel chart (and I bet he does) that may cause him to reinforce New Caledonia even more.
CHINA - some units are leaving Sian, but some are staying there. That's cool, no intention of rushing into the city - only when opportunity arises.
All central China is mine, now the battle for western part of the country begins. I'm thinking of buying some top notch divs from China for my conquests elsewhere - bought 2 sentais of Sallys already.
GRAND STRATEGY - next main thing is Java. This will be undertaken by 40th brigade, Yokosuka assault SNLF, 2 battalions, some tanks and guard eng. regiment (1st wave). Second wave will be formed either out of Singapore's conquerors or (if the city lasts my shock attack next turn) - a bought out division from China. D-day - 2 weeks approximately.
After Java - a commitment to Australia will be in order I think. Time to blow my balloon a little more.
I wonder where it's going to pop?
MORESBY TAKEN - a regiment and 2 nav guards took Moresby on 27th, and found out only 15th Aussie base force in the place - that unit was constructing a lev 4 airfield. Convenient, as my engineers will carry out the works as soon as they mop up the place (low damage to the base). Okamoto Zero detachment already in place, hope it's presence will prevent some random bombings of an airstrip.
AUSTRALIA - it seems that my subsequent LBA attacks on fleeing engineers on the Darwin - Katherine road proved to be excellent - two days and ALL units destroyed. Not very likely IRL - no chance for every kangaroo in the 60km part of the road suddenly to stop, stare at the sun and wait for a 250kg piece of happiness. Well, it's a game. Or they've just escaped as they should have, and I'm ranting senselessly.
SOPAC - I've decided NOT to invade there early. My intel (Japanese intel piece!!!! grab a "unique event notebook", quick!) discovered some movement at Koumac, and my subs are scouting Noumea harbor, finding LOTS of ships there. I assume this is the place Bill wants to hold ground in the SOPAC. Cool. So I'm going to grab Luganville with small garrison to prevent any too quick counteroffensives from that part of the map... and wait. Koumac force left Korea, but it's diverted to Java invasion WITHOUT changing preparation - if Bill monitors his intel chart (and I bet he does) that may cause him to reinforce New Caledonia even more.
CHINA - some units are leaving Sian, but some are staying there. That's cool, no intention of rushing into the city - only when opportunity arises.
All central China is mine, now the battle for western part of the country begins. I'm thinking of buying some top notch divs from China for my conquests elsewhere - bought 2 sentais of Sallys already.
GRAND STRATEGY - next main thing is Java. This will be undertaken by 40th brigade, Yokosuka assault SNLF, 2 battalions, some tanks and guard eng. regiment (1st wave). Second wave will be formed either out of Singapore's conquerors or (if the city lasts my shock attack next turn) - a bought out division from China. D-day - 2 weeks approximately.
After Java - a commitment to Australia will be in order I think. Time to blow my balloon a little more.
I wonder where it's going to pop?
obey the fist!
RE: MORE screenies!
31 january 1942
Game is extremely slow due to Bill’s RL issues and some pessimism in allied ranks. Circa one turn per week slow. On the other hand, that’s fine with me, as I have more time to do other things than AE (like playing other ae game, doh...)
AUSTRALIA - I’ve got my first bloody nose as it comes to invasions. Two naval guard units landed on Horn Island, with pre bombardment a turn ago and CA support in invasion TF’s. To my surprise, units reported on the island were not only refugees from the DEI and Port Moresby (well, that too) but an additional Australian battalion at full 1941 strength, along with few individual companies. My troops shock attacked, but to no result (1:2, fort level 2 and no reduction). Hard nut to crack it will be, I tell you. We’ll start bombing enemy troops and airfield tomorrow.
In other news, Moresby was attacked by enemy long range bombers identified as B-17. A 500lb bomb hit CA Aoba, devastating one of the cruiser’s quadruple torpedo tubes. Ouch! She will return to Japan, no decent repair site closer for now. Counter bomber measures implemented (that means 9 zeroes on CAP - for now)
CHINA - my troops are in Anking, besieging the city (town?) Place is bombed heavily, few turns and I’ll decide about attacking. Elsewhere - Chinese seems to stop me in force, digging in the woods. Fine with me, I’ve achieved more in China that I can digest.
DEI - KXIII torpedoed and sunk APD Tachikaze, escorting an amphibious TF at Kendari. Most unfortunate, because I love my APD’s to their ASW and troop transport capabilities. ASW didn’t save the ship, though.
Bombers from Darwin hit Koepang airfield with force, hopefully preventing any forts construction, Few supply hits and enemy planes damage has been noted.
PHILIPPINES - Bataan was attacked, but heavy casualties among imperial troops were noted (~120 squads destroyed, along with dozens of tanks). I rested my troops, then the Allies counterattacked twice, showing me their version of banzai charge. As a result, enemy is decimated, and I’ll attack tomorrow.
MALAYA - Singapore has fallen! After previous developments this was to no surprise. My regiments were given various new preparation targets, mostly Australia and... Ceylon! Bulk of my DMS fleet is moving to Singapore, along with av support, engineers and such - will go to Rangoon and Port Blair after those mines are cleared.
SOPAC - Mutsu accompanied by 2 old and 2 new DD’s visited Noumea, sinking 2 enemy DD’s (Cassin, Cushing) and xAK Royal T. Frank, transporting non-combat squads (68 destroyed!). More enemy ships detected, so Mutsu will stay in the area a day more. Ammo levels are something low, but we hope for minor opposition only.
Game is extremely slow due to Bill’s RL issues and some pessimism in allied ranks. Circa one turn per week slow. On the other hand, that’s fine with me, as I have more time to do other things than AE (like playing other ae game, doh...)
AUSTRALIA - I’ve got my first bloody nose as it comes to invasions. Two naval guard units landed on Horn Island, with pre bombardment a turn ago and CA support in invasion TF’s. To my surprise, units reported on the island were not only refugees from the DEI and Port Moresby (well, that too) but an additional Australian battalion at full 1941 strength, along with few individual companies. My troops shock attacked, but to no result (1:2, fort level 2 and no reduction). Hard nut to crack it will be, I tell you. We’ll start bombing enemy troops and airfield tomorrow.
In other news, Moresby was attacked by enemy long range bombers identified as B-17. A 500lb bomb hit CA Aoba, devastating one of the cruiser’s quadruple torpedo tubes. Ouch! She will return to Japan, no decent repair site closer for now. Counter bomber measures implemented (that means 9 zeroes on CAP - for now)
CHINA - my troops are in Anking, besieging the city (town?) Place is bombed heavily, few turns and I’ll decide about attacking. Elsewhere - Chinese seems to stop me in force, digging in the woods. Fine with me, I’ve achieved more in China that I can digest.
DEI - KXIII torpedoed and sunk APD Tachikaze, escorting an amphibious TF at Kendari. Most unfortunate, because I love my APD’s to their ASW and troop transport capabilities. ASW didn’t save the ship, though.
Bombers from Darwin hit Koepang airfield with force, hopefully preventing any forts construction, Few supply hits and enemy planes damage has been noted.
PHILIPPINES - Bataan was attacked, but heavy casualties among imperial troops were noted (~120 squads destroyed, along with dozens of tanks). I rested my troops, then the Allies counterattacked twice, showing me their version of banzai charge. As a result, enemy is decimated, and I’ll attack tomorrow.
MALAYA - Singapore has fallen! After previous developments this was to no surprise. My regiments were given various new preparation targets, mostly Australia and... Ceylon! Bulk of my DMS fleet is moving to Singapore, along with av support, engineers and such - will go to Rangoon and Port Blair after those mines are cleared.
SOPAC - Mutsu accompanied by 2 old and 2 new DD’s visited Noumea, sinking 2 enemy DD’s (Cassin, Cushing) and xAK Royal T. Frank, transporting non-combat squads (68 destroyed!). More enemy ships detected, so Mutsu will stay in the area a day more. Ammo levels are something low, but we hope for minor opposition only.
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RE: MORE screenies!
ORIGINAL: Durbik
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The beautiful warship drawn by a known artist (me) represents my 2 CA 1 CL and 4 DD TF which wrecked a supply convoy near Horn Island this turn.
I like your AAR, but the usual comments about your "artistic" drawing are really make me laugh ! [;)][:D]
RE: MORE screenies!
It's 6th february 1942 and a long time no see to this AAR of mine. Game is a slow one, we swapped 3 files in approximately 2 weeks. That's fine with me, as I have other games going. I think this one is stable and in no chance of breaking due to morale problems. Just slow. And since I'm away from home and other games, and my wife's away also - time to describe our little developments.
(It's pathetic by the way - with my wife being elsewhere whole evening I should invite the guys, get stoned, eat pizza, get some hookers, get stoned once again... And I'm sitting here and writing an AAR entry. O tempora, o mores!)
BATAAN IS NO MORE - well, it's still in the place, but it ceased to exist as an organized point of allied defense, with all troops there surrendering to migty IJA. Frenzy allied counterattacks helped, as this pesky 4th marine regiment was annihilated in a retro style Somma charge. Neat. Troops are preparing for some remote places in a continent called AU-STRA-LIA, which I'm going to conquer. Wait, I didn't say that! It's confidential!
KIDO - KB is in Balikpapan, tasting newly acquired fuel. Some of the troops bound for Java are at starting positions in Palembang, and Kido is going to support that operation. Baby Kido heads to Kwajalein, along with LOTS of fuel. I'll see if I can tease those allied CV's out. If not, lemme sink some merchies, arrrrr! Shoho is operating near New Caledonia along with one BB, no success to the date.
CHINA - I still have some rapid developments here. Anking is mine, and Sian should be a problem. But bulk of the Chinese escaped to the forests, and game can't handle a Chinese guy in the forest. All those guys have "GOD_MODE_ON" and can't really be destroyed, pushed aside, bombed, starved to death... They just sit there. Fine! If northern approach fails, my Chinese campaign will fall into lull phase, as it already achieved much.
HORN ISLAND - is a real... horn in my uterus. Those Allied bandits are bombarding every turn, killing innocent Japanese tourists. Help is on the way! More tourists! More cameras! Not to mentions nice BETTY chicks, showing every day above the island.
(It's pathetic by the way - with my wife being elsewhere whole evening I should invite the guys, get stoned, eat pizza, get some hookers, get stoned once again... And I'm sitting here and writing an AAR entry. O tempora, o mores!)
BATAAN IS NO MORE - well, it's still in the place, but it ceased to exist as an organized point of allied defense, with all troops there surrendering to migty IJA. Frenzy allied counterattacks helped, as this pesky 4th marine regiment was annihilated in a retro style Somma charge. Neat. Troops are preparing for some remote places in a continent called AU-STRA-LIA, which I'm going to conquer. Wait, I didn't say that! It's confidential!
KIDO - KB is in Balikpapan, tasting newly acquired fuel. Some of the troops bound for Java are at starting positions in Palembang, and Kido is going to support that operation. Baby Kido heads to Kwajalein, along with LOTS of fuel. I'll see if I can tease those allied CV's out. If not, lemme sink some merchies, arrrrr! Shoho is operating near New Caledonia along with one BB, no success to the date.
CHINA - I still have some rapid developments here. Anking is mine, and Sian should be a problem. But bulk of the Chinese escaped to the forests, and game can't handle a Chinese guy in the forest. All those guys have "GOD_MODE_ON" and can't really be destroyed, pushed aside, bombed, starved to death... They just sit there. Fine! If northern approach fails, my Chinese campaign will fall into lull phase, as it already achieved much.
HORN ISLAND - is a real... horn in my uterus. Those Allied bandits are bombarding every turn, killing innocent Japanese tourists. Help is on the way! More tourists! More cameras! Not to mentions nice BETTY chicks, showing every day above the island.
obey the fist!
RE: MORE screenies!
Oh, look what I found!
Good work so far, esteemed opponent. May the Emperor be with you.
Good work so far, esteemed opponent. May the Emperor be with you.
RE: MORE screenies!
Thank you, Jon, got no better tutor in handling the Japanese than you.
It's February 18th 1942 and here we are with another update.
HORN ISLAND - fell a few days ago. Should be a nice spot when my Australia invasion pops up. 2 coaches of tourists moved elsewhere for now, while one remains, taking lots of photos.
BURMA - Mandalay was a deserted place and was taken. Burma Corps amassed in Shwebo, relying on river crossing defense. I'm crossing the river with one full size division + 2 guards regiments along with some tanks. This should suffice. One of my units secures the Lashio direction, the base itself looks deserted, too.
JAVA - invasion forces load up in Palembang. This will be covered by 3 fleet CV's directly and 2 CV's operating in Singapore region, barring any Brit around. 4 BB's, 3 CA's and numerous DD's form the cover. D-day in 2 days (next turn) probably.
AIR WARS - no real A2A combats so far. I even haven't got an ace yet! Bill is evacuating everywhere he can, so no chance to see some dogfights. That results in HUGE stockpiles of zeroes and oscars - which I utilize to upgrade my sentais. Moved a 27 zero unit up Burma to Magwe - I hope for some nice sweeps from there.
SUB WARS - Allies won last few turns. First, some steroid American DD's forced a glen subn to surface and pounded it with 5-inchers. There was a prompt "sub slips beneath the waves" - but this was FOW, because my I-boat was still afloat in orders phase. I ordered it to commit a seppuku, because nearest Japanese port was Kwajalein, thousands miles away. Then SS Silversides took out a 27 point tanker at Moresby. AAAAARGH! Next a Dutch sub got pounded near Darwin. Hooray! But then again - Silversides sinks ANOTHER 27 point tanker at Moresby. Escorts (APD's and E's) found the sub and made it's oil leak badly, but far from sinking. I hate this sub, and I love this game - a book written by a navyman stationed on the sub would be just thrilling - four day's of cat and mouse with Japanese, 1st class prey, struggle to survive...
It's February 18th 1942 and here we are with another update.
HORN ISLAND - fell a few days ago. Should be a nice spot when my Australia invasion pops up. 2 coaches of tourists moved elsewhere for now, while one remains, taking lots of photos.
BURMA - Mandalay was a deserted place and was taken. Burma Corps amassed in Shwebo, relying on river crossing defense. I'm crossing the river with one full size division + 2 guards regiments along with some tanks. This should suffice. One of my units secures the Lashio direction, the base itself looks deserted, too.
JAVA - invasion forces load up in Palembang. This will be covered by 3 fleet CV's directly and 2 CV's operating in Singapore region, barring any Brit around. 4 BB's, 3 CA's and numerous DD's form the cover. D-day in 2 days (next turn) probably.
AIR WARS - no real A2A combats so far. I even haven't got an ace yet! Bill is evacuating everywhere he can, so no chance to see some dogfights. That results in HUGE stockpiles of zeroes and oscars - which I utilize to upgrade my sentais. Moved a 27 zero unit up Burma to Magwe - I hope for some nice sweeps from there.
SUB WARS - Allies won last few turns. First, some steroid American DD's forced a glen subn to surface and pounded it with 5-inchers. There was a prompt "sub slips beneath the waves" - but this was FOW, because my I-boat was still afloat in orders phase. I ordered it to commit a seppuku, because nearest Japanese port was Kwajalein, thousands miles away. Then SS Silversides took out a 27 point tanker at Moresby. AAAAARGH! Next a Dutch sub got pounded near Darwin. Hooray! But then again - Silversides sinks ANOTHER 27 point tanker at Moresby. Escorts (APD's and E's) found the sub and made it's oil leak badly, but far from sinking. I hate this sub, and I love this game - a book written by a navyman stationed on the sub would be just thrilling - four day's of cat and mouse with Japanese, 1st class prey, struggle to survive...
obey the fist!
RE: MORE screenies!
February 20th, 1942
JAVA INVASION - IT'S ON, like Jon Davies used to sing before he got very, very old. My forces landed at Merak facing no opposition except His Majesty Submarine Trusty, which fired two times on my screening DD's with no effect. 7 near misses counted, so he's probably going to stay in a yard for few weeks. Or this is FOW. After securing Merak, my troops will march by a major road west (south!) of Batavia to project a encirclement, and that SHOULD scare Bill out.
SUMATRA - my troops march up to Sabang proceeded with tanks. No opposition so far. I've landed a force at Bengkalis to secure it's natural resources and fossil fuels, so much needed to feed hungry babies back in Tokyo. My other tank units is struggling with Dutch at Padang, with no immediate success. I have to airlift some infantry to end this, because Padang is mine.
AUSTRALIA - fast transport TF unloaded a nav guard in Port Hedland, finding a large array of refugees - even the Manila Base Force! Wow! Will attack next day.
KIDOS - big guys are supporting Java endeavor. Little ones made a circle in the Pacific, finding only PT boats and some Catalinas in the air. Talk about Sir Robin!
JAVA INVASION - IT'S ON, like Jon Davies used to sing before he got very, very old. My forces landed at Merak facing no opposition except His Majesty Submarine Trusty, which fired two times on my screening DD's with no effect. 7 near misses counted, so he's probably going to stay in a yard for few weeks. Or this is FOW. After securing Merak, my troops will march by a major road west (south!) of Batavia to project a encirclement, and that SHOULD scare Bill out.
SUMATRA - my troops march up to Sabang proceeded with tanks. No opposition so far. I've landed a force at Bengkalis to secure it's natural resources and fossil fuels, so much needed to feed hungry babies back in Tokyo. My other tank units is struggling with Dutch at Padang, with no immediate success. I have to airlift some infantry to end this, because Padang is mine.
AUSTRALIA - fast transport TF unloaded a nav guard in Port Hedland, finding a large array of refugees - even the Manila Base Force! Wow! Will attack next day.
KIDOS - big guys are supporting Java endeavor. Little ones made a circle in the Pacific, finding only PT boats and some Catalinas in the air. Talk about Sir Robin!
obey the fist!
RE: MORE screenies!
February 26th, 1942
JAVA - Bill has moved his forces inland, relying on mountain hexes. Batavia is left with only token force left. Auxiliary landing to the east is expected to take place next turn, with 4 fleet CV's escorting. No contact with the enemy has been made so far - land or sea. Some Dutch planes tried to interrupt the landings, but they were destroyed.
CHINA - SOME OPPOSITION AT LAST - hordes of Chinese occupy Sian (approx 3300 AV) and Chihkiang (2500 av). The latter was shock attacked last turn by my 3 divs and some tanks. Since it's a forest, Chinese are very competent there. My attack was crushed, and I have MANY disabled squads. 6th division is a 61 AV regiment now. I'll wait there and recover. In Sian I have ~3300 av also, but this is an open terrain - I'll try to attack in a few turns to estimate my chances.
BURMA - Lashio is taken by a guards regiment. Shwebo is defended by 1st Burmese division and some Hindu division. My wo attacks achieved net 1:1 results, so next turn it's time for a shock attack to end this little campaign. On the other side of the country, Akyab is defended by only one unit - I'll bomb tomorrow to determine what is it, but dice are already thrown - invasion force left Singapore to quickly grab the Akyab prize and to open a road for Chittagong.
AUSTRALIA - I'm moving 2 more divisions to Darwin, just to simulate a push southward. who knows, maybe I'll achieve something? Meanwhile, my Bieeties sorted few times to attack resources in Cairns and Townsville. Last turn they finally reached the opposition - a conglomerate of P-39's, Wildcats (VMF squadron) and some Kangaroo Kittyhawks. 3 of my bombers went down, so no more flights for now.
OTHER STUFF - I'm adding the Junyo carrier to Baby Kido. This should form the force able to contest even a 2 CV opposition, set to defend the outer perimeter.[/b]
JAVA - Bill has moved his forces inland, relying on mountain hexes. Batavia is left with only token force left. Auxiliary landing to the east is expected to take place next turn, with 4 fleet CV's escorting. No contact with the enemy has been made so far - land or sea. Some Dutch planes tried to interrupt the landings, but they were destroyed.
CHINA - SOME OPPOSITION AT LAST - hordes of Chinese occupy Sian (approx 3300 AV) and Chihkiang (2500 av). The latter was shock attacked last turn by my 3 divs and some tanks. Since it's a forest, Chinese are very competent there. My attack was crushed, and I have MANY disabled squads. 6th division is a 61 AV regiment now. I'll wait there and recover. In Sian I have ~3300 av also, but this is an open terrain - I'll try to attack in a few turns to estimate my chances.
BURMA - Lashio is taken by a guards regiment. Shwebo is defended by 1st Burmese division and some Hindu division. My wo attacks achieved net 1:1 results, so next turn it's time for a shock attack to end this little campaign. On the other side of the country, Akyab is defended by only one unit - I'll bomb tomorrow to determine what is it, but dice are already thrown - invasion force left Singapore to quickly grab the Akyab prize and to open a road for Chittagong.
AUSTRALIA - I'm moving 2 more divisions to Darwin, just to simulate a push southward. who knows, maybe I'll achieve something? Meanwhile, my Bieeties sorted few times to attack resources in Cairns and Townsville. Last turn they finally reached the opposition - a conglomerate of P-39's, Wildcats (VMF squadron) and some Kangaroo Kittyhawks. 3 of my bombers went down, so no more flights for now.
OTHER STUFF - I'm adding the Junyo carrier to Baby Kido. This should form the force able to contest even a 2 CV opposition, set to defend the outer perimeter.[/b]
obey the fist!
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RE: MORE screenies!
There's no like a skilled opponent from Poland. Good luck to you, master of the aggressive tactics [&o]
"Never Again Volunteer Yourself"
RE: MORE screenies!
Thank you very much, and lucky I sure am! It's 28th february 1942 and...
SIAN - ... is left empty for me! That 3K Chinese av I was afraid to attack turn 1st, just... left the city. My troops bombarded for 2 days (doh!), killing 3 old Chinese women, a wounded horse and a remarkable collection of trees! Way to go IJA! I'll take the city next turn of course.
JAVA The other landing proceeded as planned. A division + tanks + some engineers. 2 enemy subs heavily wounded in the process, an electric boat probably sunk. Kido whacked an airstrip in central Java where all enemy ground units are located, but no planes there to bomb...
BURMA - Shwebo is taken by force, and Burma Corps' defensive position is broken. They will be chased and destroyed. In other news - the unit in Akyab is some minor battalion, the invasion is crossing the Malakka Strait now.
BABY KIDO - Junyo is about to join those guys at Kwaj next turn. That makes a force of 2 CV's (Kaga, Junyo) and all CVL's and CVE's Excluding Hosho at my disposal in central Pacific. i'll plan a raid south next few turns - Pago Pago looks promising, my sub torpedoed an xAK there last day
SIAN - ... is left empty for me! That 3K Chinese av I was afraid to attack turn 1st, just... left the city. My troops bombarded for 2 days (doh!), killing 3 old Chinese women, a wounded horse and a remarkable collection of trees! Way to go IJA! I'll take the city next turn of course.
JAVA The other landing proceeded as planned. A division + tanks + some engineers. 2 enemy subs heavily wounded in the process, an electric boat probably sunk. Kido whacked an airstrip in central Java where all enemy ground units are located, but no planes there to bomb...
BURMA - Shwebo is taken by force, and Burma Corps' defensive position is broken. They will be chased and destroyed. In other news - the unit in Akyab is some minor battalion, the invasion is crossing the Malakka Strait now.
BABY KIDO - Junyo is about to join those guys at Kwaj next turn. That makes a force of 2 CV's (Kaga, Junyo) and all CVL's and CVE's Excluding Hosho at my disposal in central Pacific. i'll plan a raid south next few turns - Pago Pago looks promising, my sub torpedoed an xAK there last day
obey the fist!
a quick update
It seems that I didn't update this AAR for too long - not that MANY turns were swapped, but a few actually, yes...
It's 8th march 1942
CHINA - Empty city of Sian was seized by my mighty army, which split into 2 forces, trying to pursue and catch fleeing Chinese. The main body is 1800 AV, another corps is about 600AV. Well, it was 600 - after crossing a river it was faced by Chinese daredevils, achieved 1:2 net result and took some bloody nose. No matter, my LBA will temper those senseless defenders. Don't they know the Japanese Empire means only good for them? probably they don't, so it's my job to teach them so.
BURMA - Allied forces leaving Shwebo are a subject of intensive care provided by beautiful duo: Betty and Sally. Those 2 nurses make war comfortable for 5 - 10 enemy squads every day. After all, a grave in warm, wet place like Burma is a comfortable one, isn't it? News from this theater is, that my Akyab invasion took place and will take the base next turn. Only one battalion, 6/18th Royal Garwal is defending the place. I don't know these troops, as I'm not that familiar with allied OOB, but my forces overwhelm them either way. I just lack air support there to begin immediate air operations, but this will come later. No rush.
JAVA - Batavia is taken, as only Roodenburg Battalion and ABDA HQ were defending the place. All allied forces gather in Bandoeng, but this will end soon. I think. Some Dutch air forces were trying to bomb my troops in transit, but they were decimated by zeroes already on CAP at Semarang. Java will be mine soon!
SUMATRA - my infantry regiment chased the Dutch off Padang, and my tanks are now pursuing. That means organized resistance on the island has ended.
INDIA - lot's gonna happen next turn there - or at least so I think. 4 of my fleet CV's will commence a raid on shipping near Ceylon, and if no targets are found the planes are ordered to strike on Colombo port. There were 5 CV's bound for the endeavor, but I've detached Akagi and some surface raiders to catch enemy mysterious ships, recently seen on in the ocean N-NW off Sabang. Those may be AMc's and some other tiny stuff - but those can be tankers as well! Can't resist finding out which. My guess is that 4 CV's will do the job. if not, the fault for splitting Kido is on me.
OTHER AREAS - My troops landed in Luganville unmolested. This is the part of my plan of confusing Bill - to project an expansion in every direction, and then invade OZ to trigger the greatest battle of our times! Or something like that.
It's 8th march 1942
CHINA - Empty city of Sian was seized by my mighty army, which split into 2 forces, trying to pursue and catch fleeing Chinese. The main body is 1800 AV, another corps is about 600AV. Well, it was 600 - after crossing a river it was faced by Chinese daredevils, achieved 1:2 net result and took some bloody nose. No matter, my LBA will temper those senseless defenders. Don't they know the Japanese Empire means only good for them? probably they don't, so it's my job to teach them so.
BURMA - Allied forces leaving Shwebo are a subject of intensive care provided by beautiful duo: Betty and Sally. Those 2 nurses make war comfortable for 5 - 10 enemy squads every day. After all, a grave in warm, wet place like Burma is a comfortable one, isn't it? News from this theater is, that my Akyab invasion took place and will take the base next turn. Only one battalion, 6/18th Royal Garwal is defending the place. I don't know these troops, as I'm not that familiar with allied OOB, but my forces overwhelm them either way. I just lack air support there to begin immediate air operations, but this will come later. No rush.
JAVA - Batavia is taken, as only Roodenburg Battalion and ABDA HQ were defending the place. All allied forces gather in Bandoeng, but this will end soon. I think. Some Dutch air forces were trying to bomb my troops in transit, but they were decimated by zeroes already on CAP at Semarang. Java will be mine soon!
SUMATRA - my infantry regiment chased the Dutch off Padang, and my tanks are now pursuing. That means organized resistance on the island has ended.
INDIA - lot's gonna happen next turn there - or at least so I think. 4 of my fleet CV's will commence a raid on shipping near Ceylon, and if no targets are found the planes are ordered to strike on Colombo port. There were 5 CV's bound for the endeavor, but I've detached Akagi and some surface raiders to catch enemy mysterious ships, recently seen on in the ocean N-NW off Sabang. Those may be AMc's and some other tiny stuff - but those can be tankers as well! Can't resist finding out which. My guess is that 4 CV's will do the job. if not, the fault for splitting Kido is on me.
OTHER AREAS - My troops landed in Luganville unmolested. This is the part of my plan of confusing Bill - to project an expansion in every direction, and then invade OZ to trigger the greatest battle of our times! Or something like that.
obey the fist!
RE: a quick update
10th march 1942
BURMA - Finally, we've got some air activity over Burma... from the allied side, that is. 3-plane section of some AVG squadron attacked my Sallys downing 3 of them, and Hurricanes over Akyab killed 2 Betties. Precautions needed, as I've been lulled to the moment too much by Bill's passive Burma behavior. Oh yes, Akyab is taken, and it's already well supplied. Only AV support is needed to make this base a thorn stuck into His Majesty Royal Ass in Calcutta. AV support is scarce in Burma now, but I'm working on it. In other news: A sound detector arrived in port Blair, strengthening this base as a forward observation depot and a fighter nest. Or at least I hope so.
INDIAN OCEAN RAID - Failed I think. Due to weather and die rolls only small part of my predators managed to get airborne, and despite having lots of targets in the area, Vals only managed to put a 250kg SAP bomb into DD Nestor, leaving it "on fire, heavy damage". It probably won't sink. In the afternoon that turn more Vals attacked this DD TF, but with no result. I've lost 5 carrier planes on this, and this must be considered a failure. I'll try again tomorrow, but no tactical surprise there after last try.
DEI - My troops landed in force at Koepang, finding a mixture of garrison battalions and regional base forces. Japanese will attack tomorrow and should take the base.
AUSTRALIA - Bill put some Airacobras and Kittyhawks on constant patrol over Aussie coast, making it harder to bomb by unescorted LBA. My probing attack was unlucky, as 2 of my Betties were shot down.
CHINA - I'm killing many Chinese squads now, those are the happy days. Significant part of enemy army leaving Sian was surrounded and is slowly digested by my divisions. They're even surrendering now and then. I'm not afraid their respawn in Chungking - I think Chinese supply situation is grim already, and more mouths to feed in their capital - all the better. And VP's are VP's still.
GENERAL PLAN - I'm still executing a plan to create a feeling of danger in every theater. Akyab, Koepang, Luganville - and building up Aleutians should confuse Bill and make him split his forces. And after that - Oz. Hope it's a good plan, not too transparent, and not too complicated one.
BURMA - Finally, we've got some air activity over Burma... from the allied side, that is. 3-plane section of some AVG squadron attacked my Sallys downing 3 of them, and Hurricanes over Akyab killed 2 Betties. Precautions needed, as I've been lulled to the moment too much by Bill's passive Burma behavior. Oh yes, Akyab is taken, and it's already well supplied. Only AV support is needed to make this base a thorn stuck into His Majesty Royal Ass in Calcutta. AV support is scarce in Burma now, but I'm working on it. In other news: A sound detector arrived in port Blair, strengthening this base as a forward observation depot and a fighter nest. Or at least I hope so.
INDIAN OCEAN RAID - Failed I think. Due to weather and die rolls only small part of my predators managed to get airborne, and despite having lots of targets in the area, Vals only managed to put a 250kg SAP bomb into DD Nestor, leaving it "on fire, heavy damage". It probably won't sink. In the afternoon that turn more Vals attacked this DD TF, but with no result. I've lost 5 carrier planes on this, and this must be considered a failure. I'll try again tomorrow, but no tactical surprise there after last try.
DEI - My troops landed in force at Koepang, finding a mixture of garrison battalions and regional base forces. Japanese will attack tomorrow and should take the base.
AUSTRALIA - Bill put some Airacobras and Kittyhawks on constant patrol over Aussie coast, making it harder to bomb by unescorted LBA. My probing attack was unlucky, as 2 of my Betties were shot down.
CHINA - I'm killing many Chinese squads now, those are the happy days. Significant part of enemy army leaving Sian was surrounded and is slowly digested by my divisions. They're even surrendering now and then. I'm not afraid their respawn in Chungking - I think Chinese supply situation is grim already, and more mouths to feed in their capital - all the better. And VP's are VP's still.
GENERAL PLAN - I'm still executing a plan to create a feeling of danger in every theater. Akyab, Koepang, Luganville - and building up Aleutians should confuse Bill and make him split his forces. And after that - Oz. Hope it's a good plan, not too transparent, and not too complicated one.
obey the fist!
RE: a quick update
12 march 1942
INDIAN OCEAN - Ouch! My planes from 4 fleet CV's attacked Colombo, trying to get some ships. Indeed, they got SOME ships in the harbor with their pants down, but - oh! - at so much cost! I've just fallen into flak trap, and 35 (!!!) of my Vals and 15 of my Kates did not come back. My squadrons are reduced to 4 - 5 vals. here's the recapitulation:
Afternoon Air attack on Colombo , at 29,48
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 111 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
B5N2 Kate x 59
D3A1 Val x 45
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb Trop x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
B5N2 Kate: 24 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 8 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val: 13 damaged
D3A1 Val: 20 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb Trop: 2 destroyed
Allied Ships
DD Nestor, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
AG Deneb, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
SS O19, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
TK British Venture, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
AS Colombia, Bomb hits 2, on fire
SS KXIV, Bomb hits 1
HDML Panji, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
AS Lucia, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Sarpen, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Haiyang, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Did thunderstorms help the allies in shooting my ducks out of the sky? I don't know, my impression is that weather is not functioning at all, or is functioning in a very strange way.The tanker was fuel - laden, so it'll probably sink. or just my wishful thinking. My carriers will return to Singers now to lick their air groups' wounds - and trying to squeeze every good bomber pilot out of Japan.
MEANWHILE, MANY MILES DOWN SOUTH - at the very end of the world, my Teenage Kido found some troop convoy unloading at Suva. Here's the report:
Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Suva at 132,160
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 143 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 53 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
B5N1 Kate x 22
B5N2 Kate x 46
D3A1 Val x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 2 damaged
D3A1 Val: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
xAP Idomeneus, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
DD Blue
xAK Steel Navigator, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Benham, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Ellet
AP Zeilin, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Westralia, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Steel Seafarer, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
2962 casualties reported
Squads: 72 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 75 destroyed, 104 disabled
Engineers: 14 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 34 (29 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
As you can see, transported unit was kind of universal - and that's encouraging, because that means many assault points in the sea! Enemy units were also confirmed at Canton Island (won't go there) and Noumea (some AP's - will come after them).
BURMA A base force in enroute to Akyab, and JAAF battalion is being transported via air. 2 turns form now and Akyab will be a major air base, yay! 3 sally units are in Rangoon already, helping the burmese in leaving the country.
CHINA Chihkiang is left empty for me. Another Chinese army leaves - and I don't know where! Chinese are pushed onward north the Sian road.
DEI - Koepang falls!
INDIAN OCEAN - Ouch! My planes from 4 fleet CV's attacked Colombo, trying to get some ships. Indeed, they got SOME ships in the harbor with their pants down, but - oh! - at so much cost! I've just fallen into flak trap, and 35 (!!!) of my Vals and 15 of my Kates did not come back. My squadrons are reduced to 4 - 5 vals. here's the recapitulation:
Afternoon Air attack on Colombo , at 29,48
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 111 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
B5N2 Kate x 59
D3A1 Val x 45
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb Trop x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
B5N2 Kate: 24 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 8 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val: 13 damaged
D3A1 Val: 20 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb Trop: 2 destroyed
Allied Ships
DD Nestor, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
AG Deneb, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
SS O19, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
TK British Venture, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
AS Colombia, Bomb hits 2, on fire
SS KXIV, Bomb hits 1
HDML Panji, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
AS Lucia, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Sarpen, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Haiyang, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Did thunderstorms help the allies in shooting my ducks out of the sky? I don't know, my impression is that weather is not functioning at all, or is functioning in a very strange way.The tanker was fuel - laden, so it'll probably sink. or just my wishful thinking. My carriers will return to Singers now to lick their air groups' wounds - and trying to squeeze every good bomber pilot out of Japan.
MEANWHILE, MANY MILES DOWN SOUTH - at the very end of the world, my Teenage Kido found some troop convoy unloading at Suva. Here's the report:
Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Suva at 132,160
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 143 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 53 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
B5N1 Kate x 22
B5N2 Kate x 46
D3A1 Val x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 2 damaged
D3A1 Val: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
xAP Idomeneus, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
DD Blue
xAK Steel Navigator, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Benham, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Ellet
AP Zeilin, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Westralia, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Steel Seafarer, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
2962 casualties reported
Squads: 72 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 75 destroyed, 104 disabled
Engineers: 14 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 34 (29 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
As you can see, transported unit was kind of universal - and that's encouraging, because that means many assault points in the sea! Enemy units were also confirmed at Canton Island (won't go there) and Noumea (some AP's - will come after them).
BURMA A base force in enroute to Akyab, and JAAF battalion is being transported via air. 2 turns form now and Akyab will be a major air base, yay! 3 sally units are in Rangoon already, helping the burmese in leaving the country.
CHINA Chihkiang is left empty for me. Another Chinese army leaves - and I don't know where! Chinese are pushed onward north the Sian road.
DEI - Koepang falls!
obey the fist!
RE: a quick update
14th march 1942
CHINA - Chihkiang is taken by auto-occupation. Chinese are retreating westward (mapwise) in order, being bombed by my planes. Since they are in deep woods, thoe strikes do them no real harm. My troops landed at Pakhoi and should take this last Chinese port next turn. Northern campaign is moving smoothly, as more and more planes bombard leaving Chinese every day. 2 weeks from now there should be no Chinese below the Sian line.
BURMA - My garrison in Akyab is roughly set by now. 36 aviation support is present there, and first fighters will fly sweeps this turn to score some kills (hopefully) over Calcutta. My tanks found some marauders from Indian division in the jungle trail - despite the odds my vehicles managed to kill some of the Hindu, not losing a single tank themselves. Infantry is in place now and I'll shock attack tomorrow.
AUSTRALIA - Exmouth invasions lands next turn. No sings of detection, so I'm eager to take the place and build a decent float plane and fighter base there. 12th division is now full unloaded at Darwin, and it will march south to create a deception - I want to make Bill think my thrust is trough land, not by sea.
SOPAC - Teenage Kido found a convoy still unloading at Noumea, sinking one xAP and one xAK, and damaging another xAP. Ships were empty, no troops reported dead. That's enough for now, my carriers will head to Rabaul for some R&R. I had a huge amount of luck this turn, SS Cachalot shot 2 torps at Kaga, but they were duds. You could hear the sound of my relief sigh two blocks away...
CHINA - Chihkiang is taken by auto-occupation. Chinese are retreating westward (mapwise) in order, being bombed by my planes. Since they are in deep woods, thoe strikes do them no real harm. My troops landed at Pakhoi and should take this last Chinese port next turn. Northern campaign is moving smoothly, as more and more planes bombard leaving Chinese every day. 2 weeks from now there should be no Chinese below the Sian line.
BURMA - My garrison in Akyab is roughly set by now. 36 aviation support is present there, and first fighters will fly sweeps this turn to score some kills (hopefully) over Calcutta. My tanks found some marauders from Indian division in the jungle trail - despite the odds my vehicles managed to kill some of the Hindu, not losing a single tank themselves. Infantry is in place now and I'll shock attack tomorrow.
AUSTRALIA - Exmouth invasions lands next turn. No sings of detection, so I'm eager to take the place and build a decent float plane and fighter base there. 12th division is now full unloaded at Darwin, and it will march south to create a deception - I want to make Bill think my thrust is trough land, not by sea.
SOPAC - Teenage Kido found a convoy still unloading at Noumea, sinking one xAP and one xAK, and damaging another xAP. Ships were empty, no troops reported dead. That's enough for now, my carriers will head to Rabaul for some R&R. I had a huge amount of luck this turn, SS Cachalot shot 2 torps at Kaga, but they were duds. You could hear the sound of my relief sigh two blocks away...
obey the fist!
RE: a quick update
16th march 1942
BURMA - I had a convoy unloading 1st base force at Akyab to add so much needed AV support and engineer squads to base OOB. Suddenly, some allied bombers - a mix of blenheims, hudsons and swordfish TB's attacked my ships [X(] - there were some zeroes on CAP, downing 2 blenheims and 3 Hudsons, but my 22 point xAP went under, hit by 2 SAP 500lb bombs carried by those pesky stringbags. by the time they've arrived, my CAP was saturated by twin engine bombers. Thankfully, all my troops and supplies are offshore. Fighter cover strengthened! In other news - there seem to be 12 units in Katha! 33 Inf Div with elements of Imperial Guards Division follows the fleeing enemy to the base. My Sallys based at Rangoon drop tons of bombs every day, making the Allied force soft and willing to join the Empire. No enemy CAP from Imphal yet, and after few sweeps Hurricanes were moved out from Chittagong also. B-17 bombers showed themselves up over Akyab, but they were repelled by A6M2 fighters, scoring one zero kill, 3 runway hits and 1 airbase hit only.
SOPAC - heavy cruiser Maya with one DD as an escort tangled with DD Downes and DD Stuart at Noumea. Fight was indecisive, as only one shell hit DD Stuart, no sing of critical damage to the ship. Maya was a part of Baby Kido screen. Carriers themselves moved to Rabaul for some much needed R&R. Garrisions at Shortlands, Efate and Ndeni is reinforced with AV support and engineer squads, to ensure a chain of strongpoints needed for further operations.
AUSTRALIA - Exmouth landings were unopposed. Next turn the construction will start. Amphibious convoys left Darwin with some SNLF troops to claim ex-Dutch islands nearby, rich in natural resources.
CHINA - enemy is fleeing the Sian area, I hope to kill as many Chinese squads as I manage. Subsequent airstrikes on Yenan airport facilities set the Chinese on the run also - base should be mine in a month, given the time to march there!
BURMA - I had a convoy unloading 1st base force at Akyab to add so much needed AV support and engineer squads to base OOB. Suddenly, some allied bombers - a mix of blenheims, hudsons and swordfish TB's attacked my ships [X(] - there were some zeroes on CAP, downing 2 blenheims and 3 Hudsons, but my 22 point xAP went under, hit by 2 SAP 500lb bombs carried by those pesky stringbags. by the time they've arrived, my CAP was saturated by twin engine bombers. Thankfully, all my troops and supplies are offshore. Fighter cover strengthened! In other news - there seem to be 12 units in Katha! 33 Inf Div with elements of Imperial Guards Division follows the fleeing enemy to the base. My Sallys based at Rangoon drop tons of bombs every day, making the Allied force soft and willing to join the Empire. No enemy CAP from Imphal yet, and after few sweeps Hurricanes were moved out from Chittagong also. B-17 bombers showed themselves up over Akyab, but they were repelled by A6M2 fighters, scoring one zero kill, 3 runway hits and 1 airbase hit only.
SOPAC - heavy cruiser Maya with one DD as an escort tangled with DD Downes and DD Stuart at Noumea. Fight was indecisive, as only one shell hit DD Stuart, no sing of critical damage to the ship. Maya was a part of Baby Kido screen. Carriers themselves moved to Rabaul for some much needed R&R. Garrisions at Shortlands, Efate and Ndeni is reinforced with AV support and engineer squads, to ensure a chain of strongpoints needed for further operations.
AUSTRALIA - Exmouth landings were unopposed. Next turn the construction will start. Amphibious convoys left Darwin with some SNLF troops to claim ex-Dutch islands nearby, rich in natural resources.
CHINA - enemy is fleeing the Sian area, I hope to kill as many Chinese squads as I manage. Subsequent airstrikes on Yenan airport facilities set the Chinese on the run also - base should be mine in a month, given the time to march there!
obey the fist!