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RE: Combat Report 12.13.41

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 13, 41
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Invasion Support action off Rabaul (106,125)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Nagata Maru
xAK Kamikaze Maru

PB Nagata Maru fired at enemy troops

Well after this turn I've realized I've come to the party with too few coins in my pocket. I've got a CVL flying about just to keep Chris's head down While I pull another 60+ AV from Truk. Force Z is on the south side of Borneo so...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo-jima at 104,82, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Hirotama Maru
PB Kohuku Maru

Allied Ships
TK Mindanao

It's so cool to get these types of intercepts on Chris. ICUuuuuuu!!!

Reduced sighting due to 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 28% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
Range increases to 3,000 yards
PB Kohuku Maru engages TK Mindanao at 3,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 180,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-172

Allied Ships
AM Vireo



SS I-172 is sighted by escort
I-172 diving deep ....
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tandjoengselor at 70,95, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage <<== Sinks this turn.
CA Kinugasa, Shell hits 1
CA Furutaka, Shell hits 1
CA Kako
DD Oboro, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Uzuki
DD Kikuzuki, Shell hits 2
DD Yuzuki

Allied Ships
BB Prince of Wales, Shell hits 1
BC Repulse, Shell hits 6
CL Danae, Shell hits 1
CL Dragon, Shell hits 3, on fire
CL Durban, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Vampire, Shell hits 3
DD Vendetta
DD Tenedos
DD Electra
DD Express

Timing hurt me here. And I went to the well one time too many. I've got a BB TF coming hard on the heels but I didn't pay attention to the routing. The BBs took a long way around and I should have sent them orders to use direct routing. Still, I think I hurt the Repulse enough to cause Force Z to drag & I don't think Chris will break up Force Z and leave the BC to fend for herself... It was fun to watch the movie tho! Everytime I scored a hit from my might cruisers I was hooting & hollering. My wife came into my man-cave just to give me the have-you-lost-your-freaking-mind look... :-)

Reduced sighting due to 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 28% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
CA Kako engages CL Durban at 6,000 yards
CA Aoba engages BC Repulse at 6,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Durban at 6,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CL Dragon at 6,000 yards
CA Kako engages CL Danae at 6,000 yards
CL Durban engages DD Kikuzuki at 6,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Electra at 6,000 yards
DD Oboro engages BC Repulse at 6,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Vampire at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CA Aoba engages BB Prince of Wales at 5,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL Danae at 5,000 yards
CL Durban sunk by CA Kinugasa at 5,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CL Dragon at 5,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CL Danae at 5,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Express at 5,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Electra at 5,000 yards
DD Oboro sunk by DD Tenedos at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA Aoba engages BB Prince of Wales at 2,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages BC Repulse at 2,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL Dragon at 2,000 yards
CL Danae engages CA Kinugasa at 2,000 yards
DD Express engages DD Kikuzuki at 2,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Electra at 2,000 yards
DD Electra engages DD Uzuki at 2,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Vampire at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CL Danae engages CA Kako at 7,000 yards
CA Kako engages BC Repulse at 7,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL Dragon at 7,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Danae at 7,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Express at 7,000 yards
DD Electra engages DD Kikuzuki at 7,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DD Tenedos at 7,000 yards
DD Vendetta engages DD Kikuzuki at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CL Danae engages CA Kako at 9,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL Dragon at 9,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Dragon at 9,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CL Danae at 9,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Express at 9,000 yards
DD Vampire engages DD Kikuzuki at 9,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DD Express at 9,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages DD Vendetta at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CA Kako engages CL Danae at 11,000 yards
BC Repulse engages CA Kako at 11,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL Dragon at 11,000 yards
CL Danae engages CA Aoba at 11,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Express at 11,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Electra at 11,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Tenedos at 11,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Vampire at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
CA Kako engages BB Prince of Wales at 13,000 yards
BC Repulse engages CA Furutaka at 13,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Dragon at 13,000 yards
CL Danae engages CA Aoba at 13,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Vampire at 13,000 yards
DD Vampire engages DD Kikuzuki at 13,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Tenedos at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Invasion Support action off Rabaul (106,125)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Nagata Maru
xAK Kamikaze Maru



PB Nagata Maru fired at enemy troops


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ASW attack near Billiton at 52,92

Japanese Ships
SS I-155, hits 2

Allied Ships
PG Isabel



SS I-155 is sighted by escort
PG Isabel fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Isabel fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Isabel attacking submerged sub ....
PG Isabel cannot reach attack position over SS I-155
PG Isabel cannot establish contact with SS I-155
PG Isabel cannot establish contact with SS I-155
PG Isabel fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Isabel fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Boela at 81,109, Range 17,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
DD Yukikaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze
DD Shiokaze

Allied Ships
xAK Tantalus, Shell hits 45, and is sunk



Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Naoi, Toshio crosses the 'T'
DD Tokitsukaze engages xAK Tantalus at 17,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages xAK Tantalus at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAK Tantalus at 15,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAK Tantalus at 15,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages xAK Tantalus at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAK Tantalus at 12,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages xAK Tantalus at 12,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAK Tantalus at 12,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages xAK Tantalus at 12,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages xAK Tantalus at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAK Tantalus at 9,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAK Tantalus at 9,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages xAK Tantalus at 9,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAK Tantalus at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Tantalus at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAK Tantalus at 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Tantalus at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAK Tantalus at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Tantalus at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAK Tantalus at 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages xAK Tantalus at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages xAK Tantalus at 9,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages xAK Tantalus at 9,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAK Tantalus at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Tantalus at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAK Tantalus at 8,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Tantalus at 8,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages xAK Tantalus at 8,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Submarine attack near Billiton at 52,92

Japanese Ships
SS I-155

Allied Ships
xAKL Dai Tung, Shell hits 2, heavy fires

The I-155 kick's some butt - don't he? Took a light spanking from the Isabel but that don't stop this skipper. [:D]
SS I-155 is sighted by xAKL Dai Tung
SS I-155 attacking on the surface
Fujimatsu W. decides to submerge SS I-155 due to damage


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ASW attack near Sangi at 78,96

Japanese Ships
CA Furutaka
DD Uzuki

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon



SS Sturgeon launches 4 torpedoes at CA Furutaka
Sturgeon diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection


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ASW attack near Talaud-eilanden at 80,96

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsukaze

Allied Ships
SS Skipjack



SS Skipjack launches 2 torpedoes at DD Hatsukaze
Skipjack diving deep ....
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16



No Japanese losses

Nothing @ Singapore either... Fortress Palembang? No! Not Chris!!! ROFL.

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 35
G4M1 Betty x 45



No Japanese losses

Yup - I hit this agan. Knocking down supplies so I can cut down on the siege time.

Repair Shipyard hits 4
Port hits 9
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
28 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
7 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
7 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
8 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Lark Battalion, at 106,125 (Rabaul)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 7
B5N1 Kate x 11



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 3rd/12th PA Inf Battalion, at 80,76 (Cabanatuan)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 21



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 3 damaged


Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 10th Chinese Base Force, at 87,44 , near Chengchow

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 9



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 108th RAF Base Force, at 54,60 (Tavoy)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 25



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ternate at 78,102

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
D3A1 Val x 11



No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Peary, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk <<== Mini-KB gets some more EXP


Aircraft Attacking:
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Peary


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Afternoon Air attack on 86th Chinese Corps, at 85,56 , near Nanchang

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 20



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 62nd Chinese Corps, at 76,57 (Wuchow)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-36 Ida x 15
Ki-51 Sonia x 12



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
15 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 8th Indian Brigade, at 51,76 , near Kota Bharu

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 1000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd ISF Base Force, at 51,76 , near Kota Bharu

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 20



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on FMSV Brigade, at 51,76 , near Kota Bharu

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 23



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged


Allied ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 8th Chinese Corps, at 81,50 (Changteh)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 6



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 10th Group Army, at 88,56 (Chuhsien)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 8
Ki-51 Sonia x 9



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Ground combat at Guam (106,95)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 7991 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 164

Defending force 898 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

Japanese adjusted assault: 71

Allied adjusted defense: 11

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Guam !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
156 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled


Allied ground losses:
568 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 47 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 19 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 35 (35 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1


Assaulting units:
144th Infantry Regiment
15th Base Force

Defending units:
Guam USN Base Force


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Ground combat at Victoria Point (51,66)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1206 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 41

Defending force 102 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 41

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 41 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Victoria Point !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)


Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
I./143rd Infantry Battalion

Defending units:
108th/2 Base Force


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Ground combat at Rabaul (106,125)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1620 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 61

Defending force 1311 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 51

Japanese adjusted assault: 10

Allied adjusted defense: 183

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 18 (fort level 1) Wierd tho - not to much dmg to my LCU and the disruption is not bad at all...

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
51st Naval Guard Unit

Defending units:
Lark Battalion
Rabaul Det. Base Force


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Ground combat at Miri (64,87)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2018 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 66

Defending force 480 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 14

Allied adjusted defense: 5

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Miri !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
174 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 2


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit
6th JNAF Coy

Defending units:
107th RN Base Force
100th RN Base Force


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Ground combat at Jolo (74,90)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1598 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 71

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 6

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Jolo !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:



Assaulting units:
15th Naval Guard Unit
8th JNAF Coy


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Ground combat at Rabaul (106,125)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1288 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 49

Defending force 1589 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 58



Assaulting units:
Lark Battalion
Rabaul Det. Base Force

Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit


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Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 195 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 13

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 8

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Shortlands !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)



Assaulting units:
II/66th Nav Gd /2


TTFN,

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RE: Combat Report 12.14.41

Post by 1EyedJacks »

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 14, 41
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Submarine attack near Billiton at 52,91

Japanese Ships
SS I-155

Allied Ships
xAK Si Kiang, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage



xAK Si Kiang is sighted by SS I-155
SS I-155 launches 2 torpedoes <<== running low on fish

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Submarine attack near Madjene at 64,101

Japanese Ships
SS I-158

Allied Ships
xAKL Fortuna, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage


xAKL Fortuna is sighted by SS I-158
SS I-158 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Fortuna


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ASW attack near Soc Trang at 59,74

Japanese Ships
E Shimushu

Allied Ships
SS KXIII <<== Attacking DD/E is a waste of fish for both sides...


SS KXIII launches 2 torpedoes at E Shimushu
KXIII bottoming out ....
E Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shimushu attacking submerged sub ....
E Shimushu is out of ASW ammo
E Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Soc Trang at 60,74

Japanese Ships
TB Kari
PB Tokotsu Maru

Allied Ships
SS O16



SS O16 is sighted by escort
O16 bottoming out ....
TB Kari fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Balikpapan at 65,100

Japanese Ships
SS I-158, hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Vampire
BB Prince of Wales
BC Repulse
CL Dragon
CL Danae
DD Tenedos
DD Vendetta
DD Express
DD Electra



SS I-158 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Vampire
DD Express attacking submerged sub ....
DD Express cannot establish contact with SS I-158
DD Electra fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Express attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-158 eludes ASW attack from DD Express
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Oosthaven at 49,95

Japanese Ships
SS I-157

Allied Ships
xAKL Dai Tung, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage


xAKL Dai Tung is sighted by SS I-157
SS I-157 launches 2 torpedoes


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ASW attack near Saigon at 60,73

Allied Ships
SS KX



SS KX is sighted by escort
KX bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection


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ASW attack near Singkawang at 55,86

Japanese Ships
DD Maikaze
CA Suzuya
DD Nowaki
DD Hagikaze
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
SS O20



SS O20 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Maikaze
O20 bottoming out ....
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Soc Trang at 57,74

Japanese Ships
DD Fubuki
DD Usugumo
AK Kyushu Maru
xAK Nako Maru
xAK Kashii Maru
DD Yugiri

Allied Ships
SS Porpoise, hits 2 <<== Maybe scratched paint...


SS Porpoise launches 2 torpedoes at DD Fubuki
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Lahaina at 199,95 <<== ICUuuuuuu - subs w/recon aircraft - gotta luv it!

Japanese Ships
SS I-9, hits 2

Allied Ships
xAK Liberty, Shell hits 14, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage


xAK Liberty is sighted by SS I-9
SS I-9 attacking on the surface


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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
20 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 21000 feet



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 71,94

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 7 <<== Betties from Jolo!


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL Don Jose



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
G3M2 Nell x 35
G4M1 Betty x 30



No Japanese losses



Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
28 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
7 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 110 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 21000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 81 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 16000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Lark Battalion, at 106,125 (Rabaul)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 7
B5N1 Kate x 11



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 51st PA Infantry Division, at 79,76 (Clark Field)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 21



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 5 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 28th Chinese Corps, at 87,56 , near Chuhsien

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 8
Ki-30 Ann x 20



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 28th Chinese Corps, at 87,56 , near Chuhsien

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 9
Ki-51 Sonia x 9



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 50th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 28th Chinese Corps ...


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Morning Air attack on 8th Indian Brigade, at 51,76 , near Kota Bharu

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 1000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 3rd ISF Base Force ...
Also attacking 8th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd ISF Base Force ...
Also attacking 8th Indian Brigade ...


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Morning Air attack on 108th RAF Base Force, at 54,60 (Tavoy)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 25



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 3rd ISF Base Force, at 51,76 , near Kota Bharu

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 25



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking FMSV Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd ISF Base Force ...
Also attacking FMSV Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd ISF Base Force ...


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Afternoon Air attack on 62nd Chinese Corps, at 76,57 (Wuchow)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-36 Ida x 15
Ki-51 Sonia x 12



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
15 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 44th Chinese Corps, at 81,50 (Changteh)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 6



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Ground combat at Kweiteh (90,46)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4047 troops, 40 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 282

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 47

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 47 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kweiteh !!! <<== A walk-thru tho - no defenders.

Combat modifiers
Attacker: op mode(-)



Assaulting units:
32nd/A Division
32nd/B Division


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RE: Combat Report 12.14.41

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How do the oil fields at Miri look?
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RE: Combat Report 12.14.41

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How do the oil fields at Miri look?


Hi Mike - 149/151 is what I'm remembering...

two of my 3 divisions are now en route to Kwajalein (I'm clearing mines @ Hong Kong so I can get out the third Div). Many ENG units plus air support are headed to the Marshall's too.

Bettys - need more Bettys!!! Plus another HQ with torpedo supplies.
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That's great with Miri! Only 1 oil damaged!

I recommend the 21 Air Flotilla. It has assigned the following:

9 A5M4 (+3 spares - I recommend upgrading them)
27 G4M1 (+9 spares)
45 G3M2 (+3 spares)
21 H6K4 (+1 spare)
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That's great with Miri! Only 1 oil damaged!

I recommend the 21 Air Flotilla. It has assigned the following:

9 A5M4 (+3 spares - I recommend upgrading them)
27 G4M1 (+9 spares)
45 G3M2 (+3 spares)
21 H6K4 (+1 spare)

Current info on the 21st...



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Yup, that's them. The Kawai Det has already been withdrawn? I remember that they withdraw early, but couldn't remember when. That seems odd.
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RE: Suzume Bachi P005

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TB Hato
Location: Babeldaob Island, SE of Mindanao
Crew Exp – Day/Night 53/54 (+1 Night since last entry of 12.13.41)
CDR Tokunaga, K – Ldr/Insp 55/60

Commander Keto stared at aft end of the CL Naka. It was a smoking wreck. It looked like a bomb had gone off and Keto tried to imagine what it must have been like while crew members were battling a blaze while engaged in battle. The aft end of the Naka bustled with work crews cleaning and trying to make temporary repairs. Part of a crumpled wing from what had been an Alf search plane was being manhandled by five or six men with shirts stripped off and brown backs glistening in the sunlight from their sweat.

The CL Naka along with the DDs Harusame, Yudachi, and the Samidare, had come across the Clemson class DD Pillsbury during the night of December 12th near Mendano while hunting for fleeing merchant ships out of the Philippines. A furious battle had ensued with the range closing at one point to almost 3,000 meters! In the light of the American destroyer’s battle damage her hull number, DD-227 could clearly be seen by the spotters of the Naka’s task force. During the battle the Naka had been the only Japanese ship to take a hit, and initially the damage had appeared to be light.

The hunting had been most excellent for the Naka's TF. Later that night the Naka’s task force had taken out the AO Trinity, and then around 0200 they had run into another allied destroyer tentatively identified as the Pope. During the chase the allied destroyer had lead the Naka directly to a pair of fleeing merchant ships that had been identified as the Cebu & the Letouche. The Pope had escaped and the Naka’s task force was sinking the two merchant ships when a great explosive fire had erupted on the aft end of the Naka. At first her crew had thought they’d been fired upon by some unseen enemy warship. The search plane was scattered all over the aft end of the Naka and fires were spread over most of the Naka’s tail. Fire crews had responded rapidly but confusion from the mighty explosion that had taken place had stirred up the whole task force as lookouts on the Naka and her destroyer complement searched the waters away from the sinking merchant ships while the whole task force immediately went to full speed to break away from the still flaming merchant ships in an attempt to reduce their silhouettes from the supposed enemy attack.

Later on, after the Naka’s task force had concluded they were not engaged with enemy ships and the fires aboard the Naka had been contained, Captain Tawara had performed an investigation of the fire. Apparently the Alf float plane had been damaged during the fight with the Pillsbury, and her once full fuel tank had started to leak onto the deck. There was probably a small fire smoldering within the Alf itself as it had literally exploded, sending flaming pieces of the search plane over the tail of the Naka. With fuel from the Alf already on the aft deck of the Naka the fire had erupted Instantaneously into a huge blaze that at one point had nearly engulfed the Naka’s entire tail.

Commander Keto could only shake his head in empathy at the fire damage to the Naka, and he could not help but think what would happen to one of the torpedo cruisers in the Hato’s task force if they experienced a similar fire near their torpedo turrets. There were forty torpedoes sitting on their decks… It might be wise not to be too close to the Oi or the Kitakama should they have an opportunity to engage the enemy.


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I've got the 56th Rgt. marching from Kota Bharu to Kuantan. They are at 28 Fatigue and MOV seems to be slow. Supplies are about x2 needed for this unit.

Does anyone ever rest their troops while not in a base to reduce fatigue? If so - how fast does the fatigue drop from a day of rest?

They are marching in jungle on a secondary road but they don't seem to be putting in much more then 7-10 miles per day...

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I've got the 56th Rgt. marching from Kota Bharu to Kuantan. They are at 28 Fatigue and MOV seems to be slow. Supplies are about x2 needed for this unit.

Does anyone ever rest their troops while not in a base to reduce fatigue? If so - how fast does the fatigue drop from a day of rest?

They are marching in jungle on a secondary road but they don't seem to be putting in much more then 7-10 miles per day...

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Never rested in open. 7-10 on 2nd road in jungle, depending upon the devices in the unit, that can be correct.
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RE: Suzume Bachi P006

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12.17.41
TF87(CA Maya#, CLs Kitakami, Oi, DDs Hatsukaze, Tokitsukaze, Yugure, Ariake, TB Hato) Suzume Bachi

Orders: Patrol waters around Ternate, Manaco, & the Ceram Sea seeking targets of opportunity.

CPT Nabeshima, Shunsaku Leadership/Inspiration 64/62
Crew Experience Day/Night 67/65

0430
Captain Nabeshima Shunsaku glanced at the moonless, dark, velvety skies that provided an inspiring backdrop to the thousands of twinkling stars the winked in the sky. As his hands warmed to the small white porcelain tea cup with cherry blossoms painted along the sides, Nabeshima paused to ask the gods for good hunting in the waters they were assigned to patrol.

Task force Suzume Bachi had picked up another pair of destroyers – the Hatsukaze and the Tokitsukaze - when they arrived at Babeldaob, and now the task force number eight warships. The Maya was the only ship in the task force with search aircraft, and the Maya had a pair of the F1M2 bi-planes that flew anti-sub searches plus a single Aichi E13A1 with a much greater fuel range then that of the bi-planes. Nabeshima used the E13 for long-ranged searches of naval targets. In the past he hadn’t really had an opportunity to use the floatplanes due to peace-time restrictions, but those restrictions were now out the window.

Over the last week the radio had been in constant chatter (albeit encrypted chatter) as Nippon’s navy set out to strike down their enemy counterparts. The men of task force Suzume Bachi were anxious to do their part in the war and now they were getting their chance. The first real war patrol! To fire their guns at the enemy! To throw off the yoke of condensating political clap-trap that the European countries, Great Britain, and the United States of America had used to try and grab control of territories now called the Dutch-East-Indies. No, it was time for Nippon to take what was rightfully theirs. It was a time of war.

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Submarine attack near Samah at 70,64

Japanese Ships
xAK Uyo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark



xAK Uyo Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Uyo Maru


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ASW attack near Takao at 84,66

Japanese Ships
DMS W-15
SC Ch 3
xAK Keiyo Maru
PB Taiko Maru
PB Kamitsu Maru
SC Ch 15
SC Ch 14

Allied Ships
SS S-40



SS S-40 launches 4 torpedoes at DMS W-15
S-40 diving deep ....
PB Taiko Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kamitsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 15 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 14 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kamitsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kamitsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kamitsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kamitsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kamitsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kamitsu Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kamitsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Groot Natoena at 58,83

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
BB Kongo
CL Jintsu
DD Hibiki
DD Akatsuki
DD Arashio

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf



SS Seawolf is sighted by escort
DD Hibiki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo-jima at 101,82, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Hirotama Maru
PB Kohuku Maru

Allied Ships
AM Whippoorwill, Shell hits 1
AM Bittern, Shell hits 1
AM Lark



Reduced sighting due to 10% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 10% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
PB Hirotama Maru engages AM Bittern at 2,000 yards
PB Hirotama Maru engages AM Lark at 2,000 yards
PB Hirotama Maru engages AM Bittern at 2,000 yards
PB Hirotama Maru engages AM Whippoorwill at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iwo-jima at 102,82, Range 16,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Hirotama Maru, Shell hits 5
PB Kohuku Maru, Shell hits 3

Allied Ships
AM Whippoorwill, Shell hits 1, on fire
AM Bittern
AM Lark

I guess the trick is to only use PB @ night...

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 16,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
PB Kohuku Maru engages AM Lark at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
AM Lark engages PB Kohuku Maru at 14,000 yards
AM Bittern engages PB Kohuku Maru at 14,000 yards
AM Whippoorwill engages PB Kohuku Maru at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
PB Kohuku Maru engages AM Lark at 12,000 yards
PB Hirotama Maru engages AM Whippoorwill at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
PB Hirotama Maru engages AM Lark at 8,000 yards
AM Bittern engages PB Hirotama Maru at 8,000 yards
PB Hirotama Maru engages AM Whippoorwill at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
PB Kohuku Maru engages AM Lark at 11,000 yards
AM Bittern engages PB Hirotama Maru at 11,000 yards
PB Hirotama Maru engages AM Whippoorwill at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
AM Lark engages PB Kohuku Maru at 14,000 yards
AM Lark engages PB Hirotama Maru at 14,000 yards
AM Whippoorwill engages PB Kohuku Maru at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
AM Bittern engages PB Kohuku Maru at 18,000 yards
PB Kohuku Maru engages AM Whippoorwill at 18,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Sub attack near San Francisco at 206,91

Japanese Ships
SS I-9

Allied Ships
DD Litchfield
DD Schley
DD Chew



SS I-9 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Litchfield
I-9 diving deep ....
DD Schley fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 65,72

Japanese Ships
DD Fubuki
PB Chosa Maru
xAP Naminoue Maru
xAK Atutasan Maru
DD Yugiri

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon



SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at DD Fubuki
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yugiri is out of ASW ammo
DD Yugiri is out of ASW ammo
DD Yugiri is out of ASW ammo
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Donggala at 68,97

Japanese Ships
DD Kuretake
BB Fuso
DD Wakatake
DD Sanae

Allied Ships
SS O19



SS O19 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Kuretake
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Saigon at 60,73

Japanese Ships
PB Rokko Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Porpoise, hits 1



SS Porpoise is sighted by escort
Porpoise bottoming out ....
PB Rokko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Rokko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Rokko Maru #2 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Rokko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Rokko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near San Francisco at 208,89

Japanese Ships
SS I-9

Allied Ships
DD Litchfield
DD Schley
DD Chew



SS I-9 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Litchfield
I-9 diving deep ....
DD Schley fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 45th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team, at 79,76 (Clark Field)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 13



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 28th Chinese Corps, at 87,56 , near Chuhsien

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 8
Ki-30 Ann x 20



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 28th Chinese Corps, at 87,56 , near Chuhsien

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 9



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 2nd Prov Chinese Corps, at 76,57 (Wuchow)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-36 Ida x 15
Ki-51 Sonia x 19



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
15 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 62nd Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 2nd Prov Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 62nd Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 2nd Prov Chinese Corps ...


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Morning Air attack on 31st Chinese Corps, at 74,55 (Liuchow)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-36 Ida x 6
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 9



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 8th Indian Brigade, at 51,76 , near Kota Bharu

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 1000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 108th RAF Base Force, at 54,58 , near Tavoy

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 25



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 8th Indian Brigade, at 51,76 , near Kota Bharu

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 25



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 3rd ISF Base Force ...
Also attacking 8th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd ISF Base Force ...
Also attacking 8th Indian Brigade ...


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Morning Air attack on FMSV Brigade, at 51,76 , near Kota Bharu

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 29



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged


Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 8th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking FMSV Brigade ...
Also attacking 8th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking FMSV Brigade ...


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Morning Air attack on 28th Chinese Corps, at 87,56 , near Chuhsien

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 Tojo x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 9



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
18 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet



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Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
G3M2 Nell x 23
G4M1 Betty x 30



Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak



Airbase hits 24
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 58

Eating up those supplies!!!

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
19 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 21st PA Infantry Division ...
Also attacking 41st PA Infantry Division ...
Also attacking Clark Field ...
Also attacking 51st PA Infantry Division ...
Also attacking 45th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team ...
Also attacking 11th PA Infantry Division ...
Also attacking Clark Field ...
Also attacking USAFFE ...
Also attacking 86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion ...


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Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 16000 feet



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Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 15



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 5 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 4th Marine Regiment ...
Also attacking 71st PA Infantry Division ...
Also attacking 91st PA Infantry Division ...
Also attacking 86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion ...


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Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
20 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 21000 feet



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Sub attack near Saigon at 60,73

Japanese Ships
PB Rokko Maru #2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PB Chohakusan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Porpoise

And I was liking Rokko - such a cool name.

SS Porpoise launches 2 torpedoes at PB Rokko Maru #2
Porpoise bottoming out ....
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Donggala at 68,97

Japanese Ships
DD Wakatake
BB Fuso
DD Sanae

Allied Ships
SS O19

You'd think this damned sub would be outta torpedoes by now...

SS O19 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Wakatake
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


TTFN,

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RE: Combat Report 12.16.41

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 16, 41
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ASW attack near Donggala at 66,99

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato
DD Sanae

Allied Ships
SS KVII

SS KVII is sighted by escort
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae attacking submerged sub ....
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

This is one of my thrusts trying for Force Z. They got away - which kinda hurts my feelings :-P

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Cagayan at 80,88, Range 5,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo
DD Asagumo
DD Murasame

Allied Ships
xAK James Lykes, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

I saw ships here from my Search Aircraft and thought I'd poke the nest...

Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 3% moonlight: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 5,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
DD Murasame launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK James Lykes at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
xAK James Lykes sunk by DD Murasame at 4,000 yards
xAK James Lykes sunk by DD Murasame at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Cagayan at 79,89, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo
DD Asagumo
DD Murasame

Allied Ships
PT-35
PT-41, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT Q-112
PT Q-113, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

PT Boats? Nobody reported any stinkin' PT Boats...

Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 3% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
Iwahashi, Tooru crosses the 'T'
PT Q-113 engages DD Murasame at 1,000 yards
PT Q-113 sunk by DD Asagumo at 1,000 yards
PT-41 engages DD Asagumo at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
PT-41 sunk by DD Murasame at 2,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Cagayan at 79,89, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo
DD Asagumo
DD Murasame, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
PT-31
PT-32
PT-33
PT-34

Drats!!!!!

Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 0% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT-34 at 2,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages PT-34 at 2,000 yards
DD Natsugumo engages PT-34 at 2,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT-34 at 2,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages PT-31 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
PT-33 engages DD Murasame at 5,000 yards
DD Minegumo engages PT-31 at 5,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages PT-31 at 5,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Sub attack near Hengchun at 82,67

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 16
SC Ch 12
SC Ch 4
DMS W-18
DMS W-10
xAK Takao Maru
PB Kyo Maru #13
PB Kyo Maru #12
SC Ch 18
SC Ch 17

Allied Ships
SS S-40



SS S-40 launches 2 torpedoes at SC Ch 16
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kyo Maru #12 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kyo Maru #12 is out of ASW ammo
SC Ch 18 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Pre-Invasion action off Kuching (58,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
xAK Argun Maru, Shell hits 1
PB Toko Maru #4
TB Kamo
PB Suyozai Maru
xAK Hiyama Maru

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

2 of my 3 para-units are unloading

6" Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAK Argun Maru at 5,000 yards
TB Kamo firing to suppress enemy battery at 5,000 yards
PB Toko Maru #4 fired at enemy guns
PB Suyozai Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Kuching (58,88)

TF 115 troops unloading over beach at Kuching, 58,88

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



13 troops of a SNLF Para Squad accidentally lost during unload of Yokosuka 1st SNLF /2


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Invasion Support action off Kuching (58,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Toko Maru #4
PB Suyozai Maru
xAK Hiyama Maru


Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


PB Toko Maru #4 fired at enemy troops
PB Suyozai Maru fired at enemy troops


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Cagayan at 80,88, Range 17,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Minegumo
DD Murasame, heavy damage

Allied Ships
PT-31, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-32, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-33, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
PT-34, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Sinking a PT Boat between 13,000-17,000 yards must be like catching a fly with chop stix... And with one DD limping from a torpedo the previous night.


Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 17,000 yards
Gallagher D. gains tactical advantage
DD Murasame engages PT-34 at 17,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT-31 at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT-32 at 16,000 yards
PT-31 sunk by DD Minegumo at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
PT-32 sunk by DD Murasame at 14,000 yards
Gallagher D. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 13,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT-33 at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
PT-34 sunk by DD Murasame at 16,000 yards
DD Minegumo engages PT-33 at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT-33 at 19,000 yards
DD Minegumo engages PT-33 at 19,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Cagayan at 79,89, Range 19,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Asagumo

Allied Ships
PT-35, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT Q-112, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

More sniper fire... This makes me think of the movie Quigly Down Under.


Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 26,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 19,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages PT-35 at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
PT-35 sunk by DD Asagumo at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
PT Q-112 sunk by DD Natsugumo at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Marcus Island at 127,89, Range 17,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
AMC Aikoku Maru, Shell hits 2
AMC Hokoku Maru

Allied Ships
xAP President Madison, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage

I can see for miles and miles and miles and miles... Who sang that - a band B4 their time.

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 17,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Koh, A. crosses the 'T'
AMC Aikoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 15,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 8,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 9,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 11,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 11,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 11,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 17,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 17,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAP President Madison at 21,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
18 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
20 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 21000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
G4M1 Betty x 42



Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 16
Runway hits 40

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
21 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 21000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 16000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Lark Battalion, at 106,125 (Rabaul)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 7
B5N1 Kate x 11



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 11th PA Infantry Division, at 79,76 (Clark Field)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 21



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 4th Marine Regiment ...
Also attacking 11th PA Infantry Division ...
Also attacking 4th Marine Regiment ...
Also attacking 11th PA Infantry Division ...


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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 4th Marine Regiment, at 79,76 (Clark Field)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 12



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb


So I'm hitting Singapore, Malaya and Clark in the PI... No allied fighters... I wonder where Chris thinks it's important to defend?

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Morning Air attack on 28th Chinese Corps, at 87,56 , near Chuhsien

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 8
Ki-30 Ann x 20



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 28th Chinese Corps, at 87,56 , near Chuhsien

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 8
Ki-44 Tojo x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 9



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 31st Chinese Corps, at 74,55 (Liuchow)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-36 Ida x 6
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 3



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 31st Chinese Corps, at 74,55 (Liuchow)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 6



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 8th Indian Brigade, at 51,76 , near Kota Bharu

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 1000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 108th RAF Base Force, at 55,55 (Moulmein)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 25

No allied aircraft here either...

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 107th RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 108th RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 107th RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 108th RAF Base Force ...


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Morning Air attack on 8th Indian Brigade, at 51,76 , near Kota Bharu

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 24



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 8th Indian Brigade, at 51,76 , near Kota Bharu

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged


Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tarakan at 67,91

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 7 <<== From Jolo with luv


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK Yu Sang, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Invasion Support action off Kuching (58,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Toko Maru #4
PB Suyozai Maru
xAK Hiyama Maru
xAK Ryuun Maru



PB Toko Maru #4 fired at enemy troops
PB Suyozai Maru fired at enemy troops


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Ground combat at Kuching (58,88)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1153 troops, 5 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 42

Defending force 1311 troops, 16 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 51



Assaulting units:
Sarawak Force
2/15 Punjab Battalion
106th RN Base Force

Defending units:
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF /1
Yokosuka 1st SNLF /1


TTFN,

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RE: Combat Report 12.16.41

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"So I'm hitting Singapore, Malaya and Clark in the PI... No allied fighters... I wonder where Chris thinks it's important to defend? "

Those places are all doomed. I wouldn't waste fighters there either. On the other hand, maybe he's out of fighters....
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RE: Combat Report 12.17.41

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 17, 41
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Invasion Support action off Kuching (58,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Toko Maru #4
PB Suyozai Maru
xAK Hiyama Maru



PB Toko Maru #4 fired at enemy guns
PB Suyozai Maru fired at enemy troops


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Invasion Support action off Kuching (58,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
xAK Hukuzyu Maru
TB Kamo
TB Kiji
xAK Hiyama Maru



6" Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAK Hukuzyu Maru at 7,000 yards
TB Kiji firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
TB Kamo fired at enemy troops
TB Kiji fired at enemy troops


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Invasion Support action off Kuching (58,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
xAK Hukuzyu Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
TB Kamo
TB Kiji
xAK Hiyama Maru



6" Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAK Hukuzyu Maru at 7,000 yards
TB Kiji firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
TB Kamo fired at enemy troops
TB Kiji fired at enemy troops
6" Mk V/VII Gun battery firing at xAK Hiyama Maru


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TF 94 encounters mine field at Hong Kong (77,61)

Japanese Ships
DMS W-14
DMS W-13



43 mines cleared

I've got another batch of DMS on the way as I really want to get these mines cleared out fast.
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
20 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 21000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Sarawak Force , at 58,88 (Kuching)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 66

two groups - one out if Saigon and the other out of Miri.
No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
19 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
39 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 106th RN Base Force ...
Also attacking Sarawak Force ...
Also attacking 106th RN Base Force ...
Also attacking Sarawak Force ...
Also attacking 106th RN Base Force ...
Also attacking Sarawak Force ...
Also attacking 106th RN Base Force ...
Also attacking Sarawak Force ...
Also attacking 106th RN Base Force ...


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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
G4M1 Betty x 42



Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 5 damaged



Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 34

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
21 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 21000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 16000 feet



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Morning Air attack on 11th PA Infantry Division, at 79,76 (Clark Field)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 21



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 4 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 11



No Japanese losses



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 28th Chinese Corps, at 87,56 , near Chuhsien

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 20



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
79 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 28th Chinese Corps, at 87,56 , near Chuhsien

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 8
Ki-30 Ann x 8
Ki-51 Sonia x 9



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 2nd Prov Chinese Corps, at 76,57 (Wuchow)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-36 Ida x 15
Ki-51 Sonia x 19



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
15 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 31st Chinese Corps, at 74,55 (Liuchow)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-36 Ida x 6
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 3

All of these attacks in China are increasing the experience of my pilots in this theatre. I'm thinking that if Chris fails to start using air ops in China then this is probably a better training method (OTJ) then just using traing groups out of Japan. It'll be interesting to see how things go...

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 31st Chinese Corps, at 74,55 (Liuchow)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 6



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 107th RAF Base Force, at 55,55 (Moulmein)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 25



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 8th Indian Brigade, at 51,76 , near Kota Bharu

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 22



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 3rd ISF Base Force ...
Also attacking 8th Indian Brigade ...


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Morning Air attack on FMSV Brigade, at 51,76 , near Kota Bharu

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31



Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged


Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Lark Battalion, at 106,125 (Rabaul)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 7
B5N1 Kate x 11



Allied aircraft
F2A-3 Buffalo x 10
F4F-3A Wildcat x 5
F4F-3 Wildcat x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 3 destroyed
B5N1 Kate: 6 destroyed, 1 damaged

No Allied losses

This kinda sucked...

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F2A-3 Buffalo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F4F-3A Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-211 with F4F-3 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near New Hanover Island at 103,122

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 5



Allied aircraft
F2A-3 Buffalo x 8
F4F-3A Wildcat x 9
F4F-3 Wildcat x 7
SBD-2 Dauntless x 34
SBD-3 Dauntless x 17


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-2 Dauntless: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
CA Myoko, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Amatsukaze
DD Hayashio
DD Natsushio, Bomb hits 1, on fire

This really-really sucked. I've been sitting here for a few turns tho - looking fat, dumb, & happy. Good job on Chris's part.

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ryujo-1 with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes

Ammo storage explosion on CVL Ryujo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVL Ryujo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Myoko


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Rabaul at 106,124

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-2 Dauntless x 17
TBD-1 Devastator x 12


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Nittai Maru, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
xAK Shinwa Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Sento Maru, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk

Japanese ground losses:
1278 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 36 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (4 destroyed, 1 disabled)

These were my reinforcements... The Shinwa Maru is gunna make for Truk and still has some of the LCU aboard. It'll be interesting to see if I can salavage anything from this unit to rebuild.

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x TBD-1 Devastator bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
9 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Shinwa Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Nittai Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Sento Maru


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Invasion Support action off Kuching (58,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
TB Kamo
TB Kiji
xAK Hiyama Maru



TB Kamo fired at enemy troops
TB Kiji fired at enemy troops


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Ground combat at Wuchow (76,57)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3384 troops, 16 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 127

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 123

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 123 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Wuchow !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:



Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Inf.Group


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Ground combat at Pakhoi (72,58)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1005 troops, 4 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 6

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Pakhoi !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-), fatigue(-)



Assaulting units:
22nd Recon Regiment


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Ground combat at Kuching (58,88)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1398 troops, 16 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 60

Defending force 1615 troops, 9 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 39

Japanese adjusted assault: 19

Allied adjusted defense: 19

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: fatigue(-)

I've got the 1st Raiders about a day out plus the original invasion force back about 3 days... I was thinking that with the Nells softening up the target plus the high EXP/MOR values ofthe 1st & 3rd SNLF that things might go my way. This is a similiar result to what happened at Rabaul, which leads me to the conclusion that ground attacks are best done with overwhelming force. I need to start using a bigger hammer...

Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 1st SNLF
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF

Defending units:
Sarawak Force
2/15 Punjab Battalion
106th RN Base Force


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Ground combat at Kuching (58,88)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1075 troops, 5 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 32

Defending force 1343 troops, 16 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 53



Assaulting units:
Sarawak Force
2/15 Punjab Battalion
106th RN Base Force

Defending units:
Yokosuka 1st SNLF
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF


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Ground combat at Hwaiyin (92,50)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4150 troops, 38 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 152

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 81

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 81 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Hwaiyin !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)



Assaulting units:
17th/A Division


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RE: Combat Report 12.17.41

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I take the time to quickly send CVL Rjuyo to Takao to get her airgroups re-sized (36 Zero and 13 Kates) before she actually goes to war. Getting rid of those Claudes would have helped with greater numbers.

OT - Naval search is your friend. [:D] Did you send any Mavis down to Truk to look over Rabaul before moving ships in that direction?? We have both played this game long enough to know that a possible Allied opening move is to send his 2 CVs to this area. Been there...done that!
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Headquarters

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So what's the deal with HQ units and setting Future Objective? Specifically - what to do with the Royal Thai Army HQ that is staticly assigned to Bangkok.

Under 8.2.1.4 Objectives it says:
The Set Future Objective command has to do with Planning for action at an Objective (or
Planning points). When the Set Future Objective button is pressed, the map will appear and
you must click on a base/beach hex. This will set the unit’s future objective. The number in
parenthesis next to the objective is reset to 0 if the objective set is a new objective. This
number will increase 1 or 2 points per turn, with a maximum value of 100. The higher the
value, the greater the benefit the unit will receive when the unit participates in combat in the
objective hex (whether attacker or defender). There is also value obtained if a nearby HQ has
Planning points accumulated towards the objective when combat takes place there.

But under 8.1.1 Headquarters under Command HQs it says "The bonuses are impacted by
the leaderships rating of the commander of the HQs."

Of course the Thai Army is an Army HQ with a range of 5. "Army - Helps with ground combat. Ground units in range can gain up to a 10% bonus to their Assault Value (whether attacking or defending)."

So my question is what do you set the Future Objective to for the Thai Army? Bangkok - let it get up to a value of 100 so you can increase stats on the unit? Does setting FO for the Thai Army HQ really matter?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts you have on this subject,

Mike
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RE: Headquarters

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The Royal Thai Army won't see combat for quite a while.

However, what I would do is select a base (within 5 hexes range of Bangkok) where you expect your Allied opponent will attack you in future (i.e. the most likely invasion point of Thailand within five hexes of Bangkok) and set that as your HQ's future objective.

Your Thai units at that base will obviously also have the same future objective (that base) - their prep points will increase until 100 and then you have the advantage of them getting the chance to improve their experience (not sure what the cap is on Thai units for experience gain by training, but the manual lists it).

Another advantage is that, once you are actually invaded in Thailand (let's hope that's only in 1945) all your units at that base will obtain a nice AV bonus while defending.
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RE: Headquarters

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Ops losses over 19 days...



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