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7/19/42-8/06/42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/19/42
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
G3M Nell x 4
G4M1 Betty x 10
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 12
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 13,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
A6M3 Zero x 20
D3A Val x 43
B5N Kate x 6
no losses
Allied Ships
DD Mustin, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Lamson, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 17
D3A Val x 3
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CA Louisville
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Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 6174 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 4789 troops, 25 guns, 20 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 72 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 47
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There are still parts of 3 Bde and several engineer units up at Innisfil.
I transferred a PBY group there to see if it can move troops south.
Am sending a Seabee unit from SOPAC to Rockhampton to help keep it running. The ships used in this TF will then start attempting evacs.
It should now be clear I why believe the Allies should only leave baseforce at Cooktown and Cairns and concentrate their defensive strength at Townsville (Do not ignore Rockhampton or Brisbane)
Japanese offensives against Australia have a very limited time to succeed. 2-3 Allied Divisions dug in at Townsville and supported by bombers from Charter Tower and Rockhampton/Brisbane would be quite difficult to dislodge. (esp if supported by fleet units) The piecemeal defense I offered here required a massive commitment by the Japanese and nearly held (all those wasted movements of troops. There would have been 3 more fresh Bde's in Townsville if I had not had them marching up and down the coast. Once the 2 US infantry divisions show up the allied position is quite secure. (1 Div in Brisbane, 1 Div in Rockhampton, 2+ Divisions in Townsville. ) I'm going to see what effect PT boats will have once they become available. I think 6-8 B-17 groups will be required. The Japanese have 4 airfields so they will control the area by day. The B-17's will need a week or so for each base. (and then smaller bombers keep base closed while heavies work on the next one)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/20/42
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 14
D3A Val x 39
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 4 destroyed
D3A Val x 8 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 2 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 5
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11
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Sending 3 CA and 1 DD (everything that is avaialble) to pick up troops from Innisfail. It is a risk but I really feel I would not leave troops stranded if I had some means of rescuing them. Also sent another PBY group there to fly troops out.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/21/42
Sub attack at 19,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-27
Allied Ships
DD Bagley, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DMS Southard
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 35
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
G3M Nell x 9
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 6
no losses
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 11
Runway hits 3
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 7
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
DMS Southard
DD Bagley, on fire
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Air attack on TF at 13,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 27
B5N Kate x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 12 damaged
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
CA Louisville, Bomb hits 3, on fire
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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OK Northern Command troops can not be lifted by sea or air. I am sure if they had faced destruction from being cut off they would not have fought to the last man. This being a game I guess in order to prevent them from being used offensively early in the campaign a block has to be placed when moving them. To compensate I suggest allies move these Bde to Townsville and replace with 7th or 3rd Div Bde (if you wish to defend the outer cities. In future I will not)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/22/42
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 35
G3M Nell x 21
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 2 destroyed
Hudson x 2 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 20
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/23/42
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
A6M3 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 73
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 damaged
TBD Devastator x 3 destroyed
TBD Devastator x 5 damaged
Hudson x 1 destroyed
Hudson x 1 damaged
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 38
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 51
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
G3M Nell x 22
J1N1-R Irving x 2
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-R Irving x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra x 1 damaged
Hudson x 1 destroyed
TBD Devastator x 1 destroyed
C-47 Dakota x 1 destroyed
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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IJN CV Zuikaku sank today south west of Shortlands. 6 IJN CV and 1 CVL now listed as sunk. Lexington,Yorktown,Hornet rest in peace. Bravo Zulu
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/24/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
G3M Nell x 12
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
J1N1-R Irving x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 6
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 10
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/25/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 83
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 2 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 1 damaged
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 3 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 69
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 59
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 13,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 22
D3A Val x 37
B5N Kate x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
DMS Trevor, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DMS Hovey, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Zane, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DMS Southard
DD Dale
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Air attack on TF at 13,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36
A6M3 Zero x 25
D3A Val x 34
B5N Kate x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Hutchins, Bomb hits 1
DD Dale, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/26/42
Weather: Rain
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/27/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
G3M Nell x 25
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 2 destroyed
Hudson x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 37
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 12
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/28/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 19,70
Japanese Ships
SS I-19
Allied Ships
DMS Trevor, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 83
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 2 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 2 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 1 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 1 damaged
TBD Devastator x 1 destroyed
C-47 Dakota x 2 destroyed
Hudson x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 105
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 64
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 12
no losses
Allied Ships
DMS Southard, Bomb hits 1
DD Hutchins, Bomb hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 10
D3A Val x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
DMS Southard, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Hutchins, Bomb hits 1, on fire
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/29/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
A6M3 Zero x 23
G4M1 Betty x 82
no losses
Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City, Bomb hits 1
DD Walke, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Hovey, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 145
Vehicles lost 1
Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
G3M Nell x 18
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
TBD Devastator x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 12
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
D3A Val x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 24
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 16
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/30/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
G3M Nell x 25
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 33
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/31/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
A6M3 Zero x 24
D3A Val x 23
G4M1 Betty x 64
no losses
Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Walke, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Bagley, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 74
Port hits 8
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
G3M Nell x 21
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
C-47 Dakota x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 47
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 10
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Oh my BB TF needs the weather to protect it so it can put a halt to the pounding of Rockhampton, (I never get lucky so I expect them to get balsted out of the water tomorrow)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/01/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G3M Nell x 22
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
TBD Devastator x 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 1 damaged
Hudson x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 21
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 17
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Well something attacked my bombardment group CA Canberra and DD Aaron Ward returning to Brisbane damaged and on fire. Rest of group will hit tonight (please during night and not during day)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/02/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CA Maya, Shell hits 1, on fire
CA Haguro
CA Mikuma
CA Kumano, Shell hits 4
CL Sendai, Shell hits 2
DD Makinami, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Takanami, Shell hits 2
DD Shiranui, Shell hits 2
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Hamakaze, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Arashi, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hagikaze, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Tanikaze, Shell hits 2
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Shell hits 4
CA Northampton, Shell hits 1
CA Quincy, Shell hits 1
CL Nashville
DD Monssen
DD Laffey, Shell hits 1
DD Buchanan
DD Farenholt, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD O'Brien
DD Jarvis
DD Conyngham
DD Cushing, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Smith
DD Porter
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Atago, Shell hits 5
CA Maya, Shell hits 3, on fire
CA Haguro
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 1
CA Kumano
CL Sendai, Shell hits 1
DD Makinami, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Takanami, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Shiranui, Shell hits 4
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Hamakaze, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashi, on fire
DD Hagikaze, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tanikaze, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
CA Northampton, Shell hits 2, on fire
CA Quincy, Shell hits 6, on fire
CL Nashville
DD Monssen, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Laffey
DD Buchanan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Farenholt, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD O'Brien, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Jarvis, Shell hits 1
DD Conyngham, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Cushing, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Smith
DD Porter, Shell hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Shell hits 3
BB Yamato, Shell hits 2
CA Ashigara
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 3
CL Jintsu
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 1
DD Yukikaze
DD Hayashio
DD Minegumo
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
CA Northampton, on fire
CA Quincy, on fire
CL Nashville
DD Monssen, on fire, heavy damage
DD Laffey
DD Buchanan, on fire, heavy damage
DD Farenholt, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD O'Brien, on fire
DD Jarvis
DD Conyngham, on fire, heavy damage
DD Cushing, on fire, heavy damage
DD Smith
DD Porter
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
BB Yamato, Shell hits 3
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 1
CA Suzuya
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 1
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 7
DD Yukikaze
DD Hayashio, Shell hits 1
DD Minegumo, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 3, on fire
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
CA Northampton, on fire
CA Quincy, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CL Nashville
DD Monssen, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Laffey
DD Buchanan, on fire, heavy damage
DD Farenholt, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD O'Brien, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Jarvis, Shell hits 1
DD Conyngham, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Cushing, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Smith
DD Porter
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Sub attack at 20,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
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Sub attack at 24,76
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
CA Canberra, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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My 1 BB came out of the fight in good shape.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/03/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 23,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
CA Northampton
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Of the over 20k troops cut off up north 12k remain. Several units can not be airlifted nor evac'd (because they are not allowed to leave Australia.)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/04/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 24,76
MAJ H.Cullen of 98th BS is KILLED
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
DD Laffey, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 31
G3M Nell x 25
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 2 destroyed
Hudson x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 22
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/05/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 13
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
A6M3 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 93
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 2 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra x 2 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 3 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 2 damaged
PBY Catalina x 2 destroyed
Hudson x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 163
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 62
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
G3M Nell x 23
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
TBD Devastator x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 22
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 22
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
11 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 8
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 26
Runway hits 4
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Ground combat at Cairns
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 14620 troops, 76 guns, 32 vehicles
Defending force 4246 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 79
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 260
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/06/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 24
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M3 Zero x 15
G4M1 Betty x 92
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 3 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 1 damaged
1LT J.Vebber of 41st FS is credited with kill number 3
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 368
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 69
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
G3M Nell x 23
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 94
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 13
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
G3M Nell x 4
G4M1 Betty x 10
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 12
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 13,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
A6M3 Zero x 20
D3A Val x 43
B5N Kate x 6
no losses
Allied Ships
DD Mustin, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Lamson, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 17
D3A Val x 3
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CA Louisville
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Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 6174 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 4789 troops, 25 guns, 20 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 72 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 47
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There are still parts of 3 Bde and several engineer units up at Innisfil.
I transferred a PBY group there to see if it can move troops south.
Am sending a Seabee unit from SOPAC to Rockhampton to help keep it running. The ships used in this TF will then start attempting evacs.
It should now be clear I why believe the Allies should only leave baseforce at Cooktown and Cairns and concentrate their defensive strength at Townsville (Do not ignore Rockhampton or Brisbane)
Japanese offensives against Australia have a very limited time to succeed. 2-3 Allied Divisions dug in at Townsville and supported by bombers from Charter Tower and Rockhampton/Brisbane would be quite difficult to dislodge. (esp if supported by fleet units) The piecemeal defense I offered here required a massive commitment by the Japanese and nearly held (all those wasted movements of troops. There would have been 3 more fresh Bde's in Townsville if I had not had them marching up and down the coast. Once the 2 US infantry divisions show up the allied position is quite secure. (1 Div in Brisbane, 1 Div in Rockhampton, 2+ Divisions in Townsville. ) I'm going to see what effect PT boats will have once they become available. I think 6-8 B-17 groups will be required. The Japanese have 4 airfields so they will control the area by day. The B-17's will need a week or so for each base. (and then smaller bombers keep base closed while heavies work on the next one)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/20/42
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 14
D3A Val x 39
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 4 destroyed
D3A Val x 8 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 2 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 5
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11
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Sending 3 CA and 1 DD (everything that is avaialble) to pick up troops from Innisfail. It is a risk but I really feel I would not leave troops stranded if I had some means of rescuing them. Also sent another PBY group there to fly troops out.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/21/42
Sub attack at 19,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-27
Allied Ships
DD Bagley, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DMS Southard
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 35
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
G3M Nell x 9
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 6
no losses
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 11
Runway hits 3
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 7
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
DMS Southard
DD Bagley, on fire
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Air attack on TF at 13,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 27
B5N Kate x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 12 damaged
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
CA Louisville, Bomb hits 3, on fire
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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OK Northern Command troops can not be lifted by sea or air. I am sure if they had faced destruction from being cut off they would not have fought to the last man. This being a game I guess in order to prevent them from being used offensively early in the campaign a block has to be placed when moving them. To compensate I suggest allies move these Bde to Townsville and replace with 7th or 3rd Div Bde (if you wish to defend the outer cities. In future I will not)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/22/42
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 35
G3M Nell x 21
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 2 destroyed
Hudson x 2 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 20
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/23/42
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
A6M3 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 73
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 damaged
TBD Devastator x 3 destroyed
TBD Devastator x 5 damaged
Hudson x 1 destroyed
Hudson x 1 damaged
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 38
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 51
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
G3M Nell x 22
J1N1-R Irving x 2
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-R Irving x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra x 1 damaged
Hudson x 1 destroyed
TBD Devastator x 1 destroyed
C-47 Dakota x 1 destroyed
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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IJN CV Zuikaku sank today south west of Shortlands. 6 IJN CV and 1 CVL now listed as sunk. Lexington,Yorktown,Hornet rest in peace. Bravo Zulu
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/24/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
G3M Nell x 12
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
J1N1-R Irving x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 6
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 10
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/25/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 83
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 2 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 1 damaged
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 3 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 69
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 59
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 13,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 22
D3A Val x 37
B5N Kate x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
DMS Trevor, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DMS Hovey, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Zane, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DMS Southard
DD Dale
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Air attack on TF at 13,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36
A6M3 Zero x 25
D3A Val x 34
B5N Kate x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Hutchins, Bomb hits 1
DD Dale, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/26/42
Weather: Rain
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/27/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
G3M Nell x 25
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 2 destroyed
Hudson x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 37
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 12
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/28/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 19,70
Japanese Ships
SS I-19
Allied Ships
DMS Trevor, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 83
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 2 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 2 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 1 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 1 damaged
TBD Devastator x 1 destroyed
C-47 Dakota x 2 destroyed
Hudson x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 105
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 64
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 12
no losses
Allied Ships
DMS Southard, Bomb hits 1
DD Hutchins, Bomb hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 10
D3A Val x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
DMS Southard, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Hutchins, Bomb hits 1, on fire
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/29/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
A6M3 Zero x 23
G4M1 Betty x 82
no losses
Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City, Bomb hits 1
DD Walke, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Hovey, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 145
Vehicles lost 1
Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
G3M Nell x 18
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
TBD Devastator x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 12
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
D3A Val x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 24
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 16
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/30/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
G3M Nell x 25
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 33
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/31/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
A6M3 Zero x 24
D3A Val x 23
G4M1 Betty x 64
no losses
Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Walke, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Bagley, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 74
Port hits 8
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
G3M Nell x 21
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
C-47 Dakota x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 47
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 10
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Oh my BB TF needs the weather to protect it so it can put a halt to the pounding of Rockhampton, (I never get lucky so I expect them to get balsted out of the water tomorrow)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/01/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G3M Nell x 22
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
TBD Devastator x 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 1 damaged
Hudson x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 21
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 17
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Well something attacked my bombardment group CA Canberra and DD Aaron Ward returning to Brisbane damaged and on fire. Rest of group will hit tonight (please during night and not during day)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/02/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CA Maya, Shell hits 1, on fire
CA Haguro
CA Mikuma
CA Kumano, Shell hits 4
CL Sendai, Shell hits 2
DD Makinami, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Takanami, Shell hits 2
DD Shiranui, Shell hits 2
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Hamakaze, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Arashi, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hagikaze, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Tanikaze, Shell hits 2
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Shell hits 4
CA Northampton, Shell hits 1
CA Quincy, Shell hits 1
CL Nashville
DD Monssen
DD Laffey, Shell hits 1
DD Buchanan
DD Farenholt, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD O'Brien
DD Jarvis
DD Conyngham
DD Cushing, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Smith
DD Porter
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Atago, Shell hits 5
CA Maya, Shell hits 3, on fire
CA Haguro
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 1
CA Kumano
CL Sendai, Shell hits 1
DD Makinami, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Takanami, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Shiranui, Shell hits 4
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Hamakaze, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashi, on fire
DD Hagikaze, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tanikaze, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
CA Northampton, Shell hits 2, on fire
CA Quincy, Shell hits 6, on fire
CL Nashville
DD Monssen, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Laffey
DD Buchanan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Farenholt, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD O'Brien, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Jarvis, Shell hits 1
DD Conyngham, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Cushing, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Smith
DD Porter, Shell hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Shell hits 3
BB Yamato, Shell hits 2
CA Ashigara
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 3
CL Jintsu
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 1
DD Yukikaze
DD Hayashio
DD Minegumo
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
CA Northampton, on fire
CA Quincy, on fire
CL Nashville
DD Monssen, on fire, heavy damage
DD Laffey
DD Buchanan, on fire, heavy damage
DD Farenholt, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD O'Brien, on fire
DD Jarvis
DD Conyngham, on fire, heavy damage
DD Cushing, on fire, heavy damage
DD Smith
DD Porter
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
BB Yamato, Shell hits 3
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 1
CA Suzuya
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 1
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 7
DD Yukikaze
DD Hayashio, Shell hits 1
DD Minegumo, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 3, on fire
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
CA Northampton, on fire
CA Quincy, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CL Nashville
DD Monssen, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Laffey
DD Buchanan, on fire, heavy damage
DD Farenholt, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD O'Brien, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Jarvis, Shell hits 1
DD Conyngham, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Cushing, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Smith
DD Porter
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Sub attack at 20,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
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Sub attack at 24,76
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
CA Canberra, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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My 1 BB came out of the fight in good shape.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/03/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 23,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
CA Northampton
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Of the over 20k troops cut off up north 12k remain. Several units can not be airlifted nor evac'd (because they are not allowed to leave Australia.)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/04/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 24,76
MAJ H.Cullen of 98th BS is KILLED
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
DD Laffey, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 31
G3M Nell x 25
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 2 destroyed
Hudson x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 22
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/05/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 13
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
A6M3 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 93
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 2 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra x 2 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 3 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 2 damaged
PBY Catalina x 2 destroyed
Hudson x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 163
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 62
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
G3M Nell x 23
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
TBD Devastator x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 22
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 22
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
11 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 8
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 26
Runway hits 4
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Ground combat at Cairns
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 14620 troops, 76 guns, 32 vehicles
Defending force 4246 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 79
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 260
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/06/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 24
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M3 Zero x 15
G4M1 Betty x 92
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 3 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 1 damaged
1LT J.Vebber of 41st FS is credited with kill number 3
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 368
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 69
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
G3M Nell x 23
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 94
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 13
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!
8/7/42-8/29/42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/07/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Brisbane , at 22,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 19
H8K Emily x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AO Tappahanock, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 13
Port hits 8
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G3M Nell x 24
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 53
Runway hits 9
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
D3A Val x 3
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
LTJG S.Hirano of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 2
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Sub attack at 24,76
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
DD Buchanan, heavy damage
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suicide Japanese recon at Rockhampton (looks like a sub load of troops)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/08/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
G3M Nell x 27
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 4
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 67
Runway hits 7
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
A6M3 Zero x 28
D3A Val x 50
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 1
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AP Ormsby, Bomb hits 1
AP Harry Lee
AP George Clymer
MSW Wollongong
SC 522, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Monrovia, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP William Ward Burrows, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Heywood, Bomb hits 1, on fire
SC 637
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 52
Vehicles lost 1
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Ground combat at Rockhampton
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 17312 troops, 241 guns, 6 vehicles
Defending force 44 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 668 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 38
Guns lost 1
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So far I can muster around 60k combat troops.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/09/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 24,76
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
CA Canberra, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 93
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 324
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 26
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 86
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 34
A6M3 Zero x 33
D3A Val x 52
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AP Neville
AP William Ward Burrows
AP Feland
AP Monrovia, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AP Harry Lee, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Ormsby
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 36
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 31
A6M3 Zero x 36
D3A Val x 49
no losses
Allied Ships
AP Monrovia, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Ormsby, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Neville
AP Harry Lee, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Heywood
AP Feland
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13k more troops arrive in Brisbane in next 80 days (140 days remain before Japanese auto victory) so it looks like without further SOPAC aid I will have approx 75k troops on Nov 1st (deadline for commencing movement to Townsville)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/10/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
D3A Val x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 5 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 9
Runway hits 2
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moved the fighter groups from the carriers to Brisbane. Now I can start fighting back. Will put one on Rockhampton.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/11/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack at 19,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-22
Allied Ships
DD Dale, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 75
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
TBD Devastator x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 208
Vehicles lost 3
Airbase hits 21
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 65
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G3M Nell x 25
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 122
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 15
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 14,66
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 32
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 23
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/12/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46 Dinah x 1 destroyed
Ki-46 Dinah x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
Runway hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
G3M Nell x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 33
Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 6
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 20,68
Allied aircraft
TBD Devastator x 11
Allied aircraft losses
TBD Devastator x 10 destroyed
TBD Devastator x 3 damaged
LCDR V.Pierce of VT-5 is KILLED
Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
CA Aoba
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Yike BB group appears headed for Rockhampton, I've placed my few surface ships in a reaction TF
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/13/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack at 23,73
Japanese Ships
SS I-166
Allied Ships
CA Quincy, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack at 23,73
Japanese Ships
SS I-166
Allied Ships
CA Quincy, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 16,67
Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 13
A-20B Havoc x 12
Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 3 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu
CA Mogami
BB Kongo
CL Yubari
DD Mutsuki
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x A-20B Havoc at 3000 feet
3 x A-20B Havoc at 3000 feet
1 x A-20B Havoc at 3000 feet
4 x A-20B Havoc at 3000 feet
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Sub attack at 8,55
Japanese Ships
AP Brazil Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Argonaut, Shell hits 1
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Sub attack at 8,55
Japanese Ships
AP Hakonesan Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Cabrilla
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I think a mine saved my butt. Aoba hit one turning the corner for Brisbane. Sent my fighters to Rockhampton.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/14/42
Weather: Rain
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Yamura Maru
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/15/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 54
A6M3 Zero x 55
G4M1 Betty x 95
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 11 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 7 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 26 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 damaged
Wirraway x 2 destroyed
Wirraway x 1 damaged
LCDR C.Kawasaki of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 4
LCDR C. Shands of VF-71 bails out WOUNDED and is RESCUED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 310
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 108
Attacking Level Bombers:
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
20 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 37
G3M Nell x 25
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4 damaged
LTJG L. Barnard of VF-2 is credited with kill number 5
LTJG L. Barnard of VF-2 is KILLED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 112
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 22
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 14,67
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 46
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
A6M3 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 8
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 8 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway x 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 43
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 3
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Sub attack at 23,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
CA Quincy, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage (listed as sunk but still floating-like as not to sink next turn but i did not scuttle her)
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/16/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 34
A6M3 Zero x 43
G4M1 Betty x 92
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 19
Wirraway x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 4 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 17 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 damaged
Wirraway x 12 destroyed
Wirraway x 1 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 4 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
LTJG R. Griffin of VF-2 is credited with kill number 4
LCDR P. Ramsey of VF-2 is KILLED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 454
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 90
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 14
G4M1 Betty x 54
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1
Wirraway x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 damaged
Wirraway x 4 destroyed
Wirraway x 1 damaged
ENS F.Morita of F2/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 2
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 261
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 53
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 14,67
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 4
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 15
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
D3A Val x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 4 damaged
LT P.Kasai of B1/31st Chutai is KILLED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 21
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
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Sub attack at 23,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-21, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SC 521, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 517
SC 641
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/17/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Naval bombardment of Rockhampton, at 18,71
Allied aircraft
Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 311
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 104
Port hits 2
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Sub attack at 23,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-21, Shell hits 2, on fire
Allied Ships
SC 520
SC 646
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 47
A6M3 Zero x 25
G3M Nell x 26
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
Wirraway x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
Wirraway x 2 destroyed
Wirraway x 1 damaged
LTJG S.Hirata of DI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 2
SLDR A.McEwen of No. 4 Sqn RAAF bails out and is RESCUED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 90
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 14,67
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 17
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 45
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/18/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
Wirraway x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 11
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 23,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-28, Shell hits 2, on fire
Allied Ships
SC 646, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 645
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/19/42
Weather: Overcast
Naval bombardment of Rockhampton, at 18,71
Allied aircraft
Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 62
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 121
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 40
G4M1 Betty x 78
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 205
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 86
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G3M Nell x 24
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 35
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 28
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 15,68
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 32
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 39
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/20/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Brisbane , at 22,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
G4M1 Betty x 78
H8K Emily x 4
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 3 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 143
Airbase hits 23
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 44
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 60
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 234
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 48
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
20 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
G3M Nell x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 155
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 22
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 15,68
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 38
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/21/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 12 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 8
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/22/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 6 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 15
G4M1 Betty x 58
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 79
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 27
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 113th Base Force, at 15,69
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 23
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/23/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Brisbane , at 22,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 84
G4M1 Betty x 84
H8K Emily x 5
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 20
P-40E Warhawk x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 18 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 15 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 13 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 4 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 5 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 3 destroyed
1LT L. Mayo of 8th FS is credited with kill number 6
MAJ R. Galer of VMF-224 is KILLED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 55
Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 23
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
G4M1 Betty x 60
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 170
Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 42
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 28
G3M Nell x 26
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 92
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 26
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 15,69
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 26
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Air attack on Brisbane , at 22,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
H8K Emily x 2
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed
ENS S. Matsuki of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 3
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/24/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Night Time Surface Combat, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese Ships
BB Yamato, on fire
CA Haguro
CA Ashigara
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
CL Sendai, Shell hits 2
CL Jintsu
CL Isuzu
DD Yukikaze
DD Hayashio
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Fumizuki
Allied Ships
DM Tracy, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
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Naval bombardment of Rockhampton, at 18,71
Allied aircraft
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 252
Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 148
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 3
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 28
G4M1 Betty x 63
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 222
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 60
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
G3M Nell x 26
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 110
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 22
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 15,69
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 11
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DM Tracy had laid her mines before runnng into BB group. Yamato and 1 CA hit Mk-16 mines.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/25/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 20,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-29
Allied Ships
DD Walke, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 30
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 102
Port hits 8
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 23
G4M1 Betty x 59
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 204
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 58
Attacking Level Bombers:
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
G3M Nell x 24
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 51
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 15,69
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 30
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 29
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Sub attack at 20,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
Allied Ships
DD Hutchins, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
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both DD's lost today were cripples trying to move from Rockhampton to Brisbane
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/26/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack at 23,73
Japanese Ships
SS I-166
Allied Ships
SC 645
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
A6M3 Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 50
no losses
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 196
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 46
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 93
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 40
Attacking Level Bombers:
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
G3M Nell x 8
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 10
Runway hits 5
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 126th Regimental Combat Team, at 16,69
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 8
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 19
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/27/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
A6M3 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 63
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 281
Vehicles lost 2
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 14
D3A Val x 50
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 4
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/28/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G4M1 Betty x 73
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 429
Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 42
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 20
G4M1 Betty x 60
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 149
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 58
Attacking Level Bombers:
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G3M Nell x 26
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 72
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 25
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 12
D3A Val x 48
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 damaged
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Air attack on TF at 18,67
Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 11
Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
MSW Seki Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Fumi Maru #2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/29/42
Weather: Overcast
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki
DD Inazuma
Allied Ships
SS Cabrilla, Shell hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 63
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 356
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 53
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 20
G4M1 Betty x 60
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 97
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 59
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
G3M Nell x 22
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 90
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 18
D3A Val x 50
no losses
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Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Brisbane , at 22,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 19
H8K Emily x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AO Tappahanock, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 13
Port hits 8
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G3M Nell x 24
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 53
Runway hits 9
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
D3A Val x 3
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
LTJG S.Hirano of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 2
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Sub attack at 24,76
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
DD Buchanan, heavy damage
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suicide Japanese recon at Rockhampton (looks like a sub load of troops)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/08/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
G3M Nell x 27
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 4
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 67
Runway hits 7
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
A6M3 Zero x 28
D3A Val x 50
Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 1
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AP Ormsby, Bomb hits 1
AP Harry Lee
AP George Clymer
MSW Wollongong
SC 522, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Monrovia, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP William Ward Burrows, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Heywood, Bomb hits 1, on fire
SC 637
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 52
Vehicles lost 1
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Ground combat at Rockhampton
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 17312 troops, 241 guns, 6 vehicles
Defending force 44 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 668 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 38
Guns lost 1
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So far I can muster around 60k combat troops.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/09/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 24,76
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
CA Canberra, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 93
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 324
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 26
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 86
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 34
A6M3 Zero x 33
D3A Val x 52
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AP Neville
AP William Ward Burrows
AP Feland
AP Monrovia, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AP Harry Lee, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Ormsby
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 36
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 31
A6M3 Zero x 36
D3A Val x 49
no losses
Allied Ships
AP Monrovia, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Ormsby, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Neville
AP Harry Lee, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Heywood
AP Feland
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13k more troops arrive in Brisbane in next 80 days (140 days remain before Japanese auto victory) so it looks like without further SOPAC aid I will have approx 75k troops on Nov 1st (deadline for commencing movement to Townsville)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/10/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
D3A Val x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 5 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 9
Runway hits 2
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moved the fighter groups from the carriers to Brisbane. Now I can start fighting back. Will put one on Rockhampton.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/11/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack at 19,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-22
Allied Ships
DD Dale, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 75
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
TBD Devastator x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 208
Vehicles lost 3
Airbase hits 21
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 65
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G3M Nell x 25
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 122
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 15
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 14,66
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 32
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 23
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/12/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46 Dinah x 1 destroyed
Ki-46 Dinah x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
Runway hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
G3M Nell x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 33
Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 6
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 20,68
Allied aircraft
TBD Devastator x 11
Allied aircraft losses
TBD Devastator x 10 destroyed
TBD Devastator x 3 damaged
LCDR V.Pierce of VT-5 is KILLED
Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
CA Aoba
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Yike BB group appears headed for Rockhampton, I've placed my few surface ships in a reaction TF
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/13/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack at 23,73
Japanese Ships
SS I-166
Allied Ships
CA Quincy, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack at 23,73
Japanese Ships
SS I-166
Allied Ships
CA Quincy, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 16,67
Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 13
A-20B Havoc x 12
Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 3 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu
CA Mogami
BB Kongo
CL Yubari
DD Mutsuki
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x A-20B Havoc at 3000 feet
3 x A-20B Havoc at 3000 feet
1 x A-20B Havoc at 3000 feet
4 x A-20B Havoc at 3000 feet
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Sub attack at 8,55
Japanese Ships
AP Brazil Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Argonaut, Shell hits 1
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Sub attack at 8,55
Japanese Ships
AP Hakonesan Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Cabrilla
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I think a mine saved my butt. Aoba hit one turning the corner for Brisbane. Sent my fighters to Rockhampton.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/14/42
Weather: Rain
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Yamura Maru
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/15/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 54
A6M3 Zero x 55
G4M1 Betty x 95
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 11 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 7 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 26 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 damaged
Wirraway x 2 destroyed
Wirraway x 1 damaged
LCDR C.Kawasaki of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 4
LCDR C. Shands of VF-71 bails out WOUNDED and is RESCUED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 310
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 108
Attacking Level Bombers:
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
20 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 37
G3M Nell x 25
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4 damaged
LTJG L. Barnard of VF-2 is credited with kill number 5
LTJG L. Barnard of VF-2 is KILLED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 112
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 22
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 14,67
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 46
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
A6M3 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 8
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 8 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway x 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 43
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 3
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Sub attack at 23,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
CA Quincy, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage (listed as sunk but still floating-like as not to sink next turn but i did not scuttle her)
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/16/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 34
A6M3 Zero x 43
G4M1 Betty x 92
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 19
Wirraway x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 4 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 17 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 damaged
Wirraway x 12 destroyed
Wirraway x 1 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 4 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
LTJG R. Griffin of VF-2 is credited with kill number 4
LCDR P. Ramsey of VF-2 is KILLED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 454
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 90
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 14
G4M1 Betty x 54
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1
Wirraway x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 damaged
Wirraway x 4 destroyed
Wirraway x 1 damaged
ENS F.Morita of F2/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 2
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 261
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 53
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 14,67
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 4
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 15
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
D3A Val x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 4 damaged
LT P.Kasai of B1/31st Chutai is KILLED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 21
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
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Sub attack at 23,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-21, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SC 521, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 517
SC 641
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/17/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Naval bombardment of Rockhampton, at 18,71
Allied aircraft
Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 311
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 104
Port hits 2
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Sub attack at 23,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-21, Shell hits 2, on fire
Allied Ships
SC 520
SC 646
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 47
A6M3 Zero x 25
G3M Nell x 26
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
Wirraway x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
Wirraway x 2 destroyed
Wirraway x 1 damaged
LTJG S.Hirata of DI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 2
SLDR A.McEwen of No. 4 Sqn RAAF bails out and is RESCUED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 90
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 14,67
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 17
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 45
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/18/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
Wirraway x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 11
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 23,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-28, Shell hits 2, on fire
Allied Ships
SC 646, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 645
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/19/42
Weather: Overcast
Naval bombardment of Rockhampton, at 18,71
Allied aircraft
Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 62
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 121
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 40
G4M1 Betty x 78
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
A-20B Havoc x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 205
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 86
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G3M Nell x 24
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Havoc x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 35
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 28
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 15,68
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 32
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 39
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/20/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Brisbane , at 22,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
G4M1 Betty x 78
H8K Emily x 4
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra x 3 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 143
Airbase hits 23
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 44
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 60
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 234
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 48
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
20 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
G3M Nell x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 155
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 22
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 15,68
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 38
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/21/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 12 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 8
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/22/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 6 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 15
G4M1 Betty x 58
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 79
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 27
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 113th Base Force, at 15,69
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 23
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/23/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Brisbane , at 22,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 84
G4M1 Betty x 84
H8K Emily x 5
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 20
P-40E Warhawk x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 18 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 15 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 13 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 4 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 5 damaged
A-20B Havoc x 3 destroyed
1LT L. Mayo of 8th FS is credited with kill number 6
MAJ R. Galer of VMF-224 is KILLED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 55
Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 23
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
G4M1 Betty x 60
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 170
Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 42
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 28
G3M Nell x 26
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 92
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 26
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 15,69
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 26
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Air attack on Brisbane , at 22,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
H8K Emily x 2
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed
ENS S. Matsuki of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 3
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/24/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Night Time Surface Combat, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese Ships
BB Yamato, on fire
CA Haguro
CA Ashigara
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
CL Sendai, Shell hits 2
CL Jintsu
CL Isuzu
DD Yukikaze
DD Hayashio
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Fumizuki
Allied Ships
DM Tracy, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
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Naval bombardment of Rockhampton, at 18,71
Allied aircraft
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 252
Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 148
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 3
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 28
G4M1 Betty x 63
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 222
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 60
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
G3M Nell x 26
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 110
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 22
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 15,69
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 11
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DM Tracy had laid her mines before runnng into BB group. Yamato and 1 CA hit Mk-16 mines.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/25/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 20,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-29
Allied Ships
DD Walke, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 30
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 102
Port hits 8
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 23
G4M1 Betty x 59
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 204
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 58
Attacking Level Bombers:
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
G3M Nell x 24
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 51
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 21st Aus Brigade, at 15,69
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 30
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 29
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Sub attack at 20,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
Allied Ships
DD Hutchins, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
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both DD's lost today were cripples trying to move from Rockhampton to Brisbane
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/26/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack at 23,73
Japanese Ships
SS I-166
Allied Ships
SC 645
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
A6M3 Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 50
no losses
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 196
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 46
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 93
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 40
Attacking Level Bombers:
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
G3M Nell x 8
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 10
Runway hits 5
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 126th Regimental Combat Team, at 16,69
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 8
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 19
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/27/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
A6M3 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 63
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 281
Vehicles lost 2
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 14
D3A Val x 50
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 4
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/28/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G4M1 Betty x 73
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 429
Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 42
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 20
G4M1 Betty x 60
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 149
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 58
Attacking Level Bombers:
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G3M Nell x 26
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 72
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 25
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 12
D3A Val x 48
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 damaged
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Air attack on TF at 18,67
Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 11
Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
MSW Seki Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Fumi Maru #2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/29/42
Weather: Overcast
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki
DD Inazuma
Allied Ships
SS Cabrilla, Shell hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 63
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 356
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 53
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 20
G4M1 Betty x 60
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 97
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 59
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
G3M Nell x 22
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 90
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 18
D3A Val x 50
no losses
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I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!
08/30/42-09/14/42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/30/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3 Zero x 21
G4M1 Betty x 71
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 327
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 56
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 26
G4M1 Betty x 53
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 143
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 30
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
G3M Nell x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 19
Runway hits 8
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A Val x 52
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 4 damaged
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/31/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Usugumo
Allied Ships
SS Cabrilla, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3 Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 59
no losses
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 133
Vehicles lost 1
Port hits 7
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 20
G4M1 Betty x 54
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 221
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 31
Attacking Level Bombers:
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M Nell x 6
no losses
Runway hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A Val x 50
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 2 damaged
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Ground combat at Innisfail
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 6676 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 4071 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles
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Well there is nothing I can do for those 4k troops. They will not board ships or aircraft (Northern Command to prevent them from leaving Australia)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/01/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 25,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
SC 519
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Akitsuki
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon, Shell hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 70
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 339
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 80
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 55
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 222
Runway hits 53
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
G3M Nell x 17
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 99
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 14
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 46
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 damaged
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Ground combat at Innisfail
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 7483 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 4066 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 4)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 181
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 78
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Washington arrived and is on its way to Brisbane.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/02/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 25,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
SC 519, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 17
G4M1 Betty x 73
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AP Ormsby, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 332
Vehicles lost 1
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 54
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 185
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 65
Attacking Level Bombers:
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
G3M Nell x 23
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 87
Runway hits 29
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 42
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 13
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Ground combat at Innisfail
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 7343 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 3981 troops, 57 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Innisfail base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 84
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 264
Guns lost 7
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5th Airforce HQ arrived in Brisbane. Now I'll see about starting a bombing campaign.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/03/42
Weather: Overcast
Sub attack at 25,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
SC 642
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
G4M1 Betty x 39
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 54
Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 32
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
G3M Nell x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 3 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 176
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 21
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/04/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 34
G4M1 Betty x 82
no losses
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 235
Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 29
G4M1 Betty x 58
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 117
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 46
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
G3M Nell x 29
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 66
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 14
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/05/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/06/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 59
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 248
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 60
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
G3M Nell x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 104
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 24
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/07/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
G4M1 Betty x 17
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 129
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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B-17's will make first raid on Townsville tonight. Start of bombing campaign.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/08/42
Weather: Clear
Sub attack at 26,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-19
Allied Ships
SC 645, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 26
G4M1 Betty x 59
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 167
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 20
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
G3M Nell x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 87
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 12
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Bad weather grounded the start of my bombing offensive.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/09/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 15 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 21
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 11
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
11 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 77
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 459
Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 64
Attacking Level Bombers:
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 56
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 362
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 33
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
25 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
G3M Nell x 34
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 130
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 29
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
13 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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WOW....fizzle....going up to 16k with half the groups, other half resting
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/10/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
A6M3 Zero x 20
G4M1 Betty x 78
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 299
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 37
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
G4M1 Betty x 59
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 278
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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rain stand down.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/11/42
Weather: Rain
Sub attack at 26,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-19, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
SC 521, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC 641
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
A6M3 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 55
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 297
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 52
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 55
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 204
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 36
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
G3M Nell x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 66
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 32
Attacking Level Bombers:
13 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/12/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 58
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 384
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 54
Attacking Level Bombers:
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
G3M Nell x 33
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 209
Runway hits 32
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/13/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 30
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/14/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 48
G4M1 Betty x 52
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 83
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 49
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 49
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 28
G3M Nell x 31
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 37
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
12 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Rockhampton
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 5293 troops, 83 guns, 6 vehicles
Defending force 41 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 224 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 51
Guns lost 1
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Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3 Zero x 21
G4M1 Betty x 71
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 327
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 56
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 26
G4M1 Betty x 53
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 143
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 30
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
G3M Nell x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 19
Runway hits 8
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A Val x 52
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 4 damaged
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/31/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Usugumo
Allied Ships
SS Cabrilla, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3 Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 59
no losses
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 133
Vehicles lost 1
Port hits 7
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 20
G4M1 Betty x 54
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 221
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 31
Attacking Level Bombers:
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M Nell x 6
no losses
Runway hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A Val x 50
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 2 damaged
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Ground combat at Innisfail
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 6676 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 4071 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles
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Well there is nothing I can do for those 4k troops. They will not board ships or aircraft (Northern Command to prevent them from leaving Australia)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/01/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 25,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
SC 519
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Akitsuki
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon, Shell hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 70
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 339
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 80
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 55
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 222
Runway hits 53
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
G3M Nell x 17
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 99
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 14
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 46
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 damaged
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Ground combat at Innisfail
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 7483 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 4066 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 4)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 181
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 78
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Washington arrived and is on its way to Brisbane.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/02/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 25,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
SC 519, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 17
G4M1 Betty x 73
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AP Ormsby, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 332
Vehicles lost 1
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 54
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 185
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 65
Attacking Level Bombers:
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
G3M Nell x 23
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 87
Runway hits 29
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 7,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 42
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 13
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Ground combat at Innisfail
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 7343 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 3981 troops, 57 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Innisfail base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 84
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 264
Guns lost 7
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5th Airforce HQ arrived in Brisbane. Now I'll see about starting a bombing campaign.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/03/42
Weather: Overcast
Sub attack at 25,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
SC 642
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
G4M1 Betty x 39
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 54
Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 32
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
G3M Nell x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 3 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 176
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 21
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/04/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 34
G4M1 Betty x 82
no losses
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 235
Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 29
G4M1 Betty x 58
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 117
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 46
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
G3M Nell x 29
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 66
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 14
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/05/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/06/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 59
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 248
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 60
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
G3M Nell x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 104
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 24
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/07/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
G4M1 Betty x 17
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 129
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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B-17's will make first raid on Townsville tonight. Start of bombing campaign.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/08/42
Weather: Clear
Sub attack at 26,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-19
Allied Ships
SC 645, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 26
G4M1 Betty x 59
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 167
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 20
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
G3M Nell x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 87
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 12
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Bad weather grounded the start of my bombing offensive.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/09/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 15 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 21
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 11
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
11 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 77
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 459
Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 64
Attacking Level Bombers:
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 56
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 362
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 33
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
25 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
G3M Nell x 34
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 130
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 29
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
13 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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WOW....fizzle....going up to 16k with half the groups, other half resting
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/10/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
A6M3 Zero x 20
G4M1 Betty x 78
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 299
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 37
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
G4M1 Betty x 59
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 278
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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rain stand down.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/11/42
Weather: Rain
Sub attack at 26,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-19, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
SC 521, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC 641
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
A6M3 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 55
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 297
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 52
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 55
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 204
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 36
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
G3M Nell x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 66
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 32
Attacking Level Bombers:
13 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/12/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 58
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 384
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 54
Attacking Level Bombers:
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
G3M Nell x 33
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 209
Runway hits 32
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/13/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 30
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/14/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 48
G4M1 Betty x 52
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 83
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 49
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 49
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 28
G3M Nell x 31
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 37
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
12 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Rockhampton
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 5293 troops, 83 guns, 6 vehicles
Defending force 41 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 224 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 51
Guns lost 1
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I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!
B-17's
Hi, Arto seems to be devoted to turning Rockhampton in a crater. My B-17's are in Brisbane with all my fighter assets. I waited for the air HQ to arrive before beginning bombing. Then weather interfered. (I don't like to fly in bad weather) Soon it will be time to commence bombing regardless. After knocking Townsville and Charter Towers out of commision I will move bombers back to Rockhampton to attack Cairns
I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!
Some thoughts from the japanese side
Now that my offensive has ended I think I should write something from the japanese point of wiew. This is my first post to the forum so I introduce myself first as a player. I bought UV almost immediately when it was released, and have played mostly PBEM games. I played one long campaign (scen. 17) against Dan (U2) as japanese. That game ended in april -43 after we both agreed, that the japanese situation was hopeless. I have few other pbem games going on also.
In this game I didn´t have any plans to invade Australia in the beginning. I was planning to capture Port Moresby first and then move towards Luganville and Efate. But then I managed to capture PM so easily, that I came to think about attacking Australia. I guess Mogami wasn´t expecting that, because he hadn´t prepared the defense very much. I could safely strip most of my bases from troops and use them in the operation, because of the huge advantage in ships and other resources, that the japanese have in the beginning of this scenario (and with the setting we are playing). I was pretty sure there would be no attacks by Mogami in this phase of the game.
I have suffered huge losses and made a lot of stupid mistakes in this game, especially with my carriers, when I let Mogami to surprise and defeat them piecemeal. If Mogami had prepared the defense of Australia a little better, this would have been a total catastrophy for me, but now the situation looks quite good for me, I think. If I manage to keep Rockhampton airfield closed with my bombers, then Mogami can´t get air superiority over Townsville, which I think is absolutely necessary for him, if he wants to attack it. The question will be, can my fighter force defeat his heavy bombers.
In this game I didn´t have any plans to invade Australia in the beginning. I was planning to capture Port Moresby first and then move towards Luganville and Efate. But then I managed to capture PM so easily, that I came to think about attacking Australia. I guess Mogami wasn´t expecting that, because he hadn´t prepared the defense very much. I could safely strip most of my bases from troops and use them in the operation, because of the huge advantage in ships and other resources, that the japanese have in the beginning of this scenario (and with the setting we are playing). I was pretty sure there would be no attacks by Mogami in this phase of the game.
I have suffered huge losses and made a lot of stupid mistakes in this game, especially with my carriers, when I let Mogami to surprise and defeat them piecemeal. If Mogami had prepared the defense of Australia a little better, this would have been a total catastrophy for me, but now the situation looks quite good for me, I think. If I manage to keep Rockhampton airfield closed with my bombers, then Mogami can´t get air superiority over Townsville, which I think is absolutely necessary for him, if he wants to attack it. The question will be, can my fighter force defeat his heavy bombers.
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Incredibly bloody!!!!
Jeez..... Well, one thing is for sure. Mogami acted much as Cunnigham did when Crete and Greece was falling into German hands. Navy took a beating attempting to save the Army. What was his quote after sufferring grievous losses? "It takes two years to build a ship, two hundred to build a tradition.";)
Yammas from The Apo-Tiki Lounge. Future site of WITP AE benders! And then the s--t hit the fan
Navy
Hi, The Navy did take a pounding. In the end it was the Naval air arm (PBY) that rescued over 17000 cut off troops. The question now is simply are there enough allied troops to move to Townsville and throw the Japanese out. Arto moved much faster then I expected early in the game. (But it was the first of these scenario 19's I started and has been of immense help in the others)
I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!
Re: Navy
Originally posted by Mogami
[B...........
(But it was the first of these scenario 19's I started and has been of immense help in the others) [/B]
****! So that is why you are doing so good against me - you learn too fast.
Quote from Snigbert -
"If you mess with the historical accuracy, you're going to have ahistorical outcomes."
"I'll say it again for Sonny's sake: If you mess with historical accuracy, you're going to have
ahistorical outcomes. "
"If you mess with the historical accuracy, you're going to have ahistorical outcomes."
"I'll say it again for Sonny's sake: If you mess with historical accuracy, you're going to have
ahistorical outcomes. "
Mogami -
I'm astounded that Arto can keep up such a heavy bombing rate - he must be using up supplies by the kiloton.
I would tend to think that attacking his port capability would be more useful at this stage than trying to put his airfields out of commission by bombing. That's a long trek he has to make to bring in supplies, and if you can get him below the magic "two times" level you can get a breather. Also, bombing ports seems to draw less CAP. ( There was a similar effect in Pacwar where CAP against airbase attacks was always higher. )
BTW - what are you doing out in the Eastern part of the theater? He can't have much available there. If you have any transport capability at all you should be able to place some decent airbases in the Solomons and start to interdict his supply lines.
Take care -
Dave Baranyi
I'm astounded that Arto can keep up such a heavy bombing rate - he must be using up supplies by the kiloton.
I would tend to think that attacking his port capability would be more useful at this stage than trying to put his airfields out of commission by bombing. That's a long trek he has to make to bring in supplies, and if you can get him below the magic "two times" level you can get a breather. Also, bombing ports seems to draw less CAP. ( There was a similar effect in Pacwar where CAP against airbase attacks was always higher. )
BTW - what are you doing out in the Eastern part of the theater? He can't have much available there. If you have any transport capability at all you should be able to place some decent airbases in the Solomons and start to interdict his supply lines.
Take care -
Dave Baranyi
Supply
Hi, Yes I'm amazed by the intensity of bombing he is able to maintain. (supply not with standing I've always found the groups morale becomes a problem if they fly every day)
I do want to target supply once I begin bombing (my groups morale became a issue after 3 raids) In any event there are 100k Japanese troops sitting on Townsville.
SOPAC is expanding. (Slowly) I'd like to be ready to jump to Santa Cruz/San Cristabol once Townsville is recaptured. (I've done the math, I think I can retake the place)
I do want to target supply once I begin bombing (my groups morale became a issue after 3 raids) In any event there are 100k Japanese troops sitting on Townsville.
SOPAC is expanding. (Slowly) I'd like to be ready to jump to Santa Cruz/San Cristabol once Townsville is recaptured. (I've done the math, I think I can retake the place)
I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!
09/17/42-10/01/42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/17/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
A6M3 Zero x 36
G4M1 Betty x 81
Ki-46 Dinah x 3
no losses
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 128
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 29
G4M1 Betty x 49
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 52
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 22
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 6
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 10
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/18/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M3 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 80
Ki-46 Dinah x 3
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 160
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 68
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
G3M Nell x 7
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 18
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
A6M3 Zero x 24
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 5 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Hayashio
CL Sendai
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 1000 feet
1 x B-17E Fortress at 1000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 43
A6M3 Zero x 20
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
AP Hiyoshi Maru
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-17E Fortress at 1000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/19/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 10
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 10 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 78
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 151
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 37
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 55
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 126
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 51
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G3M Nell x 7
no losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Tulagi
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 497 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 32 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tulagi base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/20/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 15
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 6 damaged
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M3 Zero x 40
G4M1 Betty x 78
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 86
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 44
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
G3M Nell x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 7
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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2 BB TF's of 15 ships each (1 with North Carolina other with Washington) sailing for Townsville, ETA
3 nights)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/21/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46 Dinah x 1 destroyed
Ki-46 Dinah x 1 damaged
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
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Tomorrow might be a bad day. My TF's were spotted.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/22/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 58
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 51
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 38
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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The weather protected me. (And Arto left groups attacking Rockhampton)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/23/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-19, Shell hits 2, on fire
Allied Ships
CL St. Louis, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
CL Helena
DD Mugford
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-166, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD Aaron Ward
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
DD McCalla, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Mugford
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Kongo, Shell hits 2, on fire
CA Mogami, Shell hits 1
CA Aoba, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
CA Furutaka, Shell hits 7, on fire
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 2
CL Yubari, Shell hits 3
DD Asashio, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Mutsuki
DD Yayoi, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Uzuki, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
DD Oite, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asanagi, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Shell hits 2
CL Leander
CL St. Louis, Shell hits 1, on fire
CL Helena
DD McCalla, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Helm
DD Mugford
DD Jarvis, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Benham
DD Shaw
DD Smith, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Dunlap
DD Tucker, Shell hits 1
DD Porter
DD Phelps
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro, Shell hits 3
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 2
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 7
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 2
CL Sendai
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 4
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 1
DD Yukikaze, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Hayashio, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Tokitsukaze, Shell hits 1
DD Fumizuki
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Shell hits 3
CL Leander, Shell hits 3, on fire
CL St. Louis, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
CL Helena, Shell hits 3
DD McCalla, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Helm, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Mugford, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Jarvis, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Benham, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Shaw, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Smith, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Dunlap
DD Tucker, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Porter, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Phelps
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro, Shell hits 2
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 2
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 3
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 4
CL Sendai, Shell hits 3
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 5
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 1
DD Yukikaze, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hayashio, on fire
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Fumizuki
Allied Ships
BB Washington
CL Nashville, Shell hits 1
CL Boise, Shell hits 1
DD Fletcher, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Aaron Ward
DD Lansdowne
DD Woodworth, Shell hits 1
DD Anderson
DD Russell, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Blue
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Lang
DD Stack, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Sterett, Shell hits 1
DD Craven
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
DD Akitsuki, Shell hits 20, on fire, heavy damage
DD Akigumo, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
DD Nenohi, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Akatsuki, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hibiki, Shell hits 4
DD Inazuma, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Fubuki, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
DD Usugumo, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2
CL Nashville, Shell hits 1
CL Boise, Shell hits 1
DD Fletcher, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Aaron Ward, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Lansdowne, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
DD Woodworth, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Anderson, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Russell, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Blue
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Lang
DD Stack, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Sterett
DD Craven
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-29
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Torpedo hits 1
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
Allied Ships
DD Stack, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-19, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Phelps
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
Allied Ships
CL St. Louis, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 23
Ki-46 Dinah x 3
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 35
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 9
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 29
G4M1 Betty x 42
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 229
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 45
Attacking Level Bombers:
23 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
G3M Nell x 43
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 123
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 35
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 15,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3 Zero x 32
D3A Val x 14
B5N Kate x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CL Helena, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CL Leander, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 11,60
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 11,60
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 9
B5N Kate x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 16,65
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Phelps
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Air attack on TF at 16,65
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
A6M3 Zero x 29
D3A Val x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 8 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Blue
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Air attack on TF at 12,61
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 3
B5N Kate x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Lansdowne, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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GD NC sank
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/24/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 26
G4M1 Betty x 84
Ki-46 Dinah x 5
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 109
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 36
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 12,60
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 15
B5N Kate x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CL St. Louis, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Mugford, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Helm, heavy damage
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/11/42
Weather: Rain
Sub attack near Posarae at 31,35
Japanese Ships
TK Toa Maru
Allied Ships
SS Amberjack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/25/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack at 24,73
Japanese Ships
SS I-7
Allied Ships
DD Aaron Ward, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 46
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 114
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 32
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Rossel Island
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 818 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 44 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Rossel Island base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/26/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
A6M3 Zero x 47
G4M1 Betty x 88
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 342
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 96
Attacking Level Bombers:
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 30
G4M1 Betty x 53
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 177
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 29
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 33321 troops, 566 guns, 50 vehicles
Defending force 305 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 888 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 36
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Ground combat at Taivu
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 375 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Taivu base !!!
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Ground combat at Tassafaronga
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 695 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 24 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tassafaronga base !!!
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18 days before Assault troops must move to Rockhapmton. rest 7 days and then march on Townsville.
(Should arrive Townsville around 1st of Novemeber)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/27/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 16
J1N1-R Irving x 1
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 8
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 14
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 21,70
Japanese Ships
SS I-24
Allied Ships
CL Helena, Torpedo hits 3, heavy damage (sunk)
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/28/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 40
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 73
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 17
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 100152 troops, 1249 guns, 116 vehicles
Defending force 12 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 4112 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 3
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Wow, a lot of Japs at Townsville. I counted 12 Infantry Regts (12x7k=84k troops)
My units are 4k each so I'll need 25 Bde/RCT just for 1-1 (3 Bde/RCT per div=8+ divisions
required-yike!!!) 3rd, 6th, 7th Aus plus 5 USA/USMC (there are approx 2 Divisions worth of "other"
Australian units (New Guinea and Northern Comand) this brings USA required down to 3
So far SOPAC has provided 1 USMC div and 1 RCT (from Americal.) There are 2 USA divisions already
in SWPAC (rebuilding at present) SO I can get 1-1.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/29/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 48
G4M1 Betty x 90
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 265
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 20
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 67
Attacking Level Bombers:
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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going to try to move the much battered Pensacola from Rockhampton to Brisbane. Will take 6 days. Hope
there are no Jap subs out there.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/30/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 19,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-27
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
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Naval bombardment of Rockhampton, at 18,71
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 50
Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 79
Port hits 11
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 2
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 25
G4M1 Betty x 54
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 183
Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 50
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 37
G3M Nell x 50
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 169
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 48
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Poor Pensacola all that time and there was a Jap sub waiting. I've had all that I can stand, I can't stand no more
The order to advance has been issued. I am going to retake Charter Towers so I have an advance
airbase for Townsville.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/01/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
A6M3 Zero x 46
G4M1 Betty x 89
Ki-46 Dinah x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 375
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 13
Runway hits 68
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 52
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 134
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 49
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36
G3M Nell x 47
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 143
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 41
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
A6M3 Zero x 36
G4M1 Betty x 81
Ki-46 Dinah x 3
no losses
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 128
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 29
G4M1 Betty x 49
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 52
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 22
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 6
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 10
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/18/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M3 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 80
Ki-46 Dinah x 3
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 160
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 68
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
G3M Nell x 7
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 18
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
A6M3 Zero x 24
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 5 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Hayashio
CL Sendai
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 1000 feet
1 x B-17E Fortress at 1000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 43
A6M3 Zero x 20
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
AP Hiyoshi Maru
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-17E Fortress at 1000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/19/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 10
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 10 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 78
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 151
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 37
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 55
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 126
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 51
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G3M Nell x 7
no losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Tulagi
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 497 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 32 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tulagi base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/20/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 15
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 6 damaged
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M3 Zero x 40
G4M1 Betty x 78
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 86
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 44
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
G3M Nell x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 7
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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2 BB TF's of 15 ships each (1 with North Carolina other with Washington) sailing for Townsville, ETA
3 nights)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/21/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46 Dinah x 1 destroyed
Ki-46 Dinah x 1 damaged
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
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Tomorrow might be a bad day. My TF's were spotted.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/22/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 58
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 51
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 38
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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The weather protected me. (And Arto left groups attacking Rockhampton)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/23/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-19, Shell hits 2, on fire
Allied Ships
CL St. Louis, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
CL Helena
DD Mugford
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-166, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD Aaron Ward
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
DD McCalla, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Mugford
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Kongo, Shell hits 2, on fire
CA Mogami, Shell hits 1
CA Aoba, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
CA Furutaka, Shell hits 7, on fire
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 2
CL Yubari, Shell hits 3
DD Asashio, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Mutsuki
DD Yayoi, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Uzuki, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
DD Oite, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asanagi, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Shell hits 2
CL Leander
CL St. Louis, Shell hits 1, on fire
CL Helena
DD McCalla, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Helm
DD Mugford
DD Jarvis, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Benham
DD Shaw
DD Smith, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Dunlap
DD Tucker, Shell hits 1
DD Porter
DD Phelps
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro, Shell hits 3
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 2
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 7
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 2
CL Sendai
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 4
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 1
DD Yukikaze, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Hayashio, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Tokitsukaze, Shell hits 1
DD Fumizuki
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Shell hits 3
CL Leander, Shell hits 3, on fire
CL St. Louis, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
CL Helena, Shell hits 3
DD McCalla, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Helm, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Mugford, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Jarvis, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Benham, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Shaw, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Smith, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Dunlap
DD Tucker, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Porter, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Phelps
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro, Shell hits 2
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 2
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 3
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 4
CL Sendai, Shell hits 3
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 5
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 1
DD Yukikaze, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hayashio, on fire
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Fumizuki
Allied Ships
BB Washington
CL Nashville, Shell hits 1
CL Boise, Shell hits 1
DD Fletcher, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Aaron Ward
DD Lansdowne
DD Woodworth, Shell hits 1
DD Anderson
DD Russell, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Blue
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Lang
DD Stack, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Sterett, Shell hits 1
DD Craven
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
DD Akitsuki, Shell hits 20, on fire, heavy damage
DD Akigumo, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
DD Nenohi, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Akatsuki, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hibiki, Shell hits 4
DD Inazuma, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Fubuki, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
DD Usugumo, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2
CL Nashville, Shell hits 1
CL Boise, Shell hits 1
DD Fletcher, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Aaron Ward, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Lansdowne, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
DD Woodworth, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Anderson, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Russell, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Blue
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Lang
DD Stack, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Sterett
DD Craven
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-29
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Torpedo hits 1
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
Allied Ships
DD Stack, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-19, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Phelps
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
Allied Ships
CL St. Louis, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 23
Ki-46 Dinah x 3
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 35
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 9
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 29
G4M1 Betty x 42
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 229
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 45
Attacking Level Bombers:
23 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
G3M Nell x 43
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 123
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 35
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 15,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3 Zero x 32
D3A Val x 14
B5N Kate x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CL Helena, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CL Leander, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 11,60
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 11,60
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 9
B5N Kate x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 16,65
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Phelps
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Air attack on TF at 16,65
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
A6M3 Zero x 29
D3A Val x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 8 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Blue
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Air attack on TF at 12,61
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 3
B5N Kate x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Lansdowne, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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GD NC sank
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/24/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 26
G4M1 Betty x 84
Ki-46 Dinah x 5
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 109
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 36
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 12,60
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 15
B5N Kate x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CL St. Louis, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Mugford, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Helm, heavy damage
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/11/42
Weather: Rain
Sub attack near Posarae at 31,35
Japanese Ships
TK Toa Maru
Allied Ships
SS Amberjack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/25/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack at 24,73
Japanese Ships
SS I-7
Allied Ships
DD Aaron Ward, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 46
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 114
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 32
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Rossel Island
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 818 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 44 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Rossel Island base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/26/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
A6M3 Zero x 47
G4M1 Betty x 88
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 342
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 96
Attacking Level Bombers:
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 30
G4M1 Betty x 53
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 177
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 29
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 33321 troops, 566 guns, 50 vehicles
Defending force 305 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 888 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 36
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Ground combat at Taivu
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 375 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Taivu base !!!
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Ground combat at Tassafaronga
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 695 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 24 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tassafaronga base !!!
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18 days before Assault troops must move to Rockhapmton. rest 7 days and then march on Townsville.
(Should arrive Townsville around 1st of Novemeber)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/27/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 16
J1N1-R Irving x 1
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 8
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 14
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 21,70
Japanese Ships
SS I-24
Allied Ships
CL Helena, Torpedo hits 3, heavy damage (sunk)
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/28/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 40
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 73
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 17
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 100152 troops, 1249 guns, 116 vehicles
Defending force 12 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 4112 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 3
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Wow, a lot of Japs at Townsville. I counted 12 Infantry Regts (12x7k=84k troops)
My units are 4k each so I'll need 25 Bde/RCT just for 1-1 (3 Bde/RCT per div=8+ divisions
required-yike!!!) 3rd, 6th, 7th Aus plus 5 USA/USMC (there are approx 2 Divisions worth of "other"
Australian units (New Guinea and Northern Comand) this brings USA required down to 3
So far SOPAC has provided 1 USMC div and 1 RCT (from Americal.) There are 2 USA divisions already
in SWPAC (rebuilding at present) SO I can get 1-1.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/29/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 48
G4M1 Betty x 90
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 265
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 20
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 67
Attacking Level Bombers:
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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going to try to move the much battered Pensacola from Rockhampton to Brisbane. Will take 6 days. Hope
there are no Jap subs out there.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/30/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 19,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-27
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
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Naval bombardment of Rockhampton, at 18,71
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 50
Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 79
Port hits 11
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 2
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 25
G4M1 Betty x 54
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 183
Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 50
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 37
G3M Nell x 50
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 169
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 48
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Poor Pensacola all that time and there was a Jap sub waiting. I've had all that I can stand, I can't stand no more
The order to advance has been issued. I am going to retake Charter Towers so I have an advance
airbase for Townsville.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/01/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
A6M3 Zero x 46
G4M1 Betty x 89
Ki-46 Dinah x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 375
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 13
Runway hits 68
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 52
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 134
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 49
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36
G3M Nell x 47
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 143
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 41
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!
10/02/42-10/17/42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/02/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 23
G4M1 Betty x 82
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 69
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 52
Attacking Level Bombers:
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
G3M Nell x 45
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 93
Runway hits 35
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Well I hope he is so used to seeing units north west of Rockhampton he does not notice
some of them are moving towards him.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/03/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 16
G4M1 Betty x 37
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 75
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 35
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 24,75
Japanese Ships
SS I-26, Shell hits 2, on fire
Allied Ships
SC 644
SC 641
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/04/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/05/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri
Allied Ships
SS Grayling
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Naval bombardment of Rockhampton, at 18,71
Allied aircraft
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 3 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 6 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 238
Airbase hits 31
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 153
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 59
A6M3 Zero x 39
G4M1 Betty x 86
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
P-40E Warhawk x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 18 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 15 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 5 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged
Ki-46 Dinah x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 19 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 11 damaged
LCDR O.Nagaishi of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 7
MAJ J. Dobbin of VMF-224 bails out and is RESCUED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 182
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 30
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 26
G4M1 Betty x 55
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 5 destroyed
2LT J. Bodak of 8th FS is credited with kill number 4
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 108
Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 23
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
G3M Nell x 50
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
G3M Nell x 2 destroyed
G3M Nell x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed
1LT N. Flack of 8th FS is credited with kill number 9
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 131
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 26
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 1st Marine Regiment, at 14,66
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A Val x 25
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 16
Guns lost 1
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
no losses
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Well now, that was a quick way to get 3 fighter groups wiped out in a hurry.
My boys claimed 47 enemy aircraft destroyed (means they were wiped out and killed around 12-15)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/06/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 82
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 247
Vehicles lost 2
Airbase hits 11
Runway hits 46
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M Nell x 41
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 99
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 32
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
12 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 1st Marine Regiment, at 13,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 10
D3A Val x 26
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 54
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Arto is shifting forces between Townsville and Charter Towers. (hopefully I can wipe
out the CT group)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/07/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 12
G4M1 Betty x 11
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 48
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
G3M Nell x 38
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 117
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 32
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
13 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 1st Marine Regiment, at 12,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 26
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 13
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Air attack on 5th Marine Regiment, at 13,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 36
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 97
Attacking Level Bombers:
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/08/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
G3M Nell x 53
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 209
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 60
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
15 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 112th Cavalry Regiment, at 12,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 88
Attacking Level Bombers:
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/09/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Charter Towers , at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 25
Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 4
B-17E Fortress x 42
B-24D Liberator x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 8 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 damaged
PO1 M.Matsuki of F2/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 2
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 24
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 46
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 1000 feet
9 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 1000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
A6M3 Zero x 25
G4M1 Betty x 85
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 348
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 89
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
G4M1 Betty x 55
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 188
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 59
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M Nell x 52
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 273
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 57
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
15 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/10/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Charter Towers , at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
A6M3 Zero x 19
Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 2
B-17E Fortress x 31
B-24D Liberator x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 5 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 15 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 6 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 14
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 10
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 1000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M Nell x 44
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 88
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
11 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 5th Marine Regiment, at 9,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 37
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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I think that rascal is planning to grab Rockhampton by fast transport if I leave it
to bare. But if he has weakened Townsville to hold CT then I can spare unit to defend
Rockahampton and Brisbane (3 Divisions have not left Brisbane. Not counting the
Northern Command New Guinea Units)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/11/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 26
G4M1 Betty x 70
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 82
Runway hits 3
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
G3M Nell x 24
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 31
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 5th Marine Regiment, at 9,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 33
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 36
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2687 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 38798 troops, 411 guns, 206 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 5
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 5
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 32950 troops, 371 guns, 206 vehicles
Defending force 2683 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 82 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 950
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 76
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Ground combat at Rockhampton
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 5283 troops, 71 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 44 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 102 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 59
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 14
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We blew the 4th Naval Landing force out of the way. I did not maintain control my troops,
1 Bde moved into CT alone. I'll find out how strong he is.
Another Bde has arrived Rockhampton and 3 move ordered to march there from Brisbane.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/12/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 39
A6M3 Zero x 39
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 29
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
Ki-57-I Topsy x 1 destroyed
Ki-57-I Topsy x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 5 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 31 damaged
PO1 R.Kubota of F1/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 2
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 81
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 39
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
11 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 85
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 417
Vehicles lost 3
Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 62
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 44
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 256
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 43
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
11 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 1st Marine Regiment, at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 41
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 98
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Charter Towers
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 33044 troops, 378 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 26472 troops, 305 guns, 6 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 90
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Have to wait for the combat engineers to arrive
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/13/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 43
G4M1 Betty x 84
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 496
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 62
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 1st Marine Regiment, at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 31
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 12
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Charter Towers
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 83281 troops, 965 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 26342 troops, 305 guns, 6 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 248
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 2730
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 12150 troops, 106 guns, 200 vehicles
Defending force 9173 troops, 120 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 133
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 495
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Egads he has moved the troops from Townsville. I might have been cut off.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/14/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 84
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 509
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 77
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 41
J1N1-R Irving x 1
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 297
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 44
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
G3M Nell x 43
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 232
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 42
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
15 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Charter Towers
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 82935 troops, 964 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 24239 troops, 303 guns, 6 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 809
Guns lost 3
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 1081
Guns lost 3
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well what did he leave in Townsville?
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/15/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
G3M Nell x 42
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 260
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 27
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/16/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
A6M3 Zero x 74
G4M1 Betty x 85
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 9 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 24 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 2 damaged
ENS S. Matsuki of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 6
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 469
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 75
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 27397 troops, 334 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 38690 troops, 407 guns, 206 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 31
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 52
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/17/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 19
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 14 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 4
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 6
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 25,74
CPT I.Farmer of 65th BS is KILLED
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
SC 642
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
G3M Nell x 50
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 23
P-40E Warhawk x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 8 destroyed
G3M Nell x 16 destroyed
G3M Nell x 12 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 2 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 2 damaged
1LT J. Reynolds of 8th FS is credited with kill number 5
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 27386 troops, 334 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 38646 troops, 407 guns, 206 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 38
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 56
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 38588 troops, 407 guns, 206 vehicles
Defending force 27958 troops, 333 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 862
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 801
Guns lost 2
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Prehaps I did not reason this advance through. However it the first time I have encountered
this type of battle. I'll do a much better job the next time.
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 23
G4M1 Betty x 82
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 69
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 52
Attacking Level Bombers:
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
G3M Nell x 45
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 93
Runway hits 35
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Well I hope he is so used to seeing units north west of Rockhampton he does not notice
some of them are moving towards him.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/03/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 16
G4M1 Betty x 37
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 75
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 35
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 24,75
Japanese Ships
SS I-26, Shell hits 2, on fire
Allied Ships
SC 644
SC 641
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/04/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/05/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri
Allied Ships
SS Grayling
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Naval bombardment of Rockhampton, at 18,71
Allied aircraft
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 3 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 6 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 238
Airbase hits 31
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 153
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 59
A6M3 Zero x 39
G4M1 Betty x 86
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
P-40E Warhawk x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 18 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 15 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 5 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged
Ki-46 Dinah x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 19 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 11 damaged
LCDR O.Nagaishi of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 7
MAJ J. Dobbin of VMF-224 bails out and is RESCUED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 182
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 30
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 26
G4M1 Betty x 55
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 5 destroyed
2LT J. Bodak of 8th FS is credited with kill number 4
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 108
Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 23
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
G3M Nell x 50
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
G3M Nell x 2 destroyed
G3M Nell x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed
1LT N. Flack of 8th FS is credited with kill number 9
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 131
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 26
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
9 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 1st Marine Regiment, at 14,66
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A Val x 25
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 16
Guns lost 1
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
no losses
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Well now, that was a quick way to get 3 fighter groups wiped out in a hurry.
My boys claimed 47 enemy aircraft destroyed (means they were wiped out and killed around 12-15)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/06/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 82
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 247
Vehicles lost 2
Airbase hits 11
Runway hits 46
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M Nell x 41
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 99
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 32
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
12 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 1st Marine Regiment, at 13,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 10
D3A Val x 26
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 54
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Arto is shifting forces between Townsville and Charter Towers. (hopefully I can wipe
out the CT group)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/07/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 12
G4M1 Betty x 11
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 48
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
G3M Nell x 38
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 117
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 32
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
13 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 1st Marine Regiment, at 12,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 26
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 13
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Air attack on 5th Marine Regiment, at 13,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 36
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 97
Attacking Level Bombers:
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/08/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
G3M Nell x 53
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 209
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 60
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
10 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
15 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 112th Cavalry Regiment, at 12,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 88
Attacking Level Bombers:
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/09/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Charter Towers , at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 25
Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 4
B-17E Fortress x 42
B-24D Liberator x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 8 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 damaged
PO1 M.Matsuki of F2/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 2
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 24
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 46
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 1000 feet
9 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 1000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
A6M3 Zero x 25
G4M1 Betty x 85
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 348
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 89
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
G4M1 Betty x 55
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 188
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 59
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M Nell x 52
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 273
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 57
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
15 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/10/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Charter Towers , at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
A6M3 Zero x 19
Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 2
B-17E Fortress x 31
B-24D Liberator x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 5 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 15 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 6 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 14
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 10
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
7 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 1000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M Nell x 44
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 88
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
11 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 5th Marine Regiment, at 9,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 37
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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I think that rascal is planning to grab Rockhampton by fast transport if I leave it
to bare. But if he has weakened Townsville to hold CT then I can spare unit to defend
Rockahampton and Brisbane (3 Divisions have not left Brisbane. Not counting the
Northern Command New Guinea Units)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/11/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 26
G4M1 Betty x 70
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 82
Runway hits 3
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
G3M Nell x 24
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 31
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
8 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 5th Marine Regiment, at 9,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 33
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 36
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2687 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 38798 troops, 411 guns, 206 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 5
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 5
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 32950 troops, 371 guns, 206 vehicles
Defending force 2683 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 82 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 950
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 76
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Ground combat at Rockhampton
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 5283 troops, 71 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 44 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 102 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 59
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 14
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We blew the 4th Naval Landing force out of the way. I did not maintain control my troops,
1 Bde moved into CT alone. I'll find out how strong he is.
Another Bde has arrived Rockhampton and 3 move ordered to march there from Brisbane.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/12/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 39
A6M3 Zero x 39
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 29
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
Ki-57-I Topsy x 1 destroyed
Ki-57-I Topsy x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 5 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 31 damaged
PO1 R.Kubota of F1/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 2
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 81
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 39
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
11 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 85
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 417
Vehicles lost 3
Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 62
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 44
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 256
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 43
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
11 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 1st Marine Regiment, at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 41
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 98
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Charter Towers
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 33044 troops, 378 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 26472 troops, 305 guns, 6 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 90
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Have to wait for the combat engineers to arrive
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/13/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 43
G4M1 Betty x 84
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 496
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 62
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 1st Marine Regiment, at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 31
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 12
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Charter Towers
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 83281 troops, 965 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 26342 troops, 305 guns, 6 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 248
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 2730
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 12150 troops, 106 guns, 200 vehicles
Defending force 9173 troops, 120 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 133
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 495
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Egads he has moved the troops from Townsville. I might have been cut off.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/14/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 84
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Allied aircraft
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 509
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 77
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
17 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 41
J1N1-R Irving x 1
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 297
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 44
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
7 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
G3M Nell x 43
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 232
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 42
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
15 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
4 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Charter Towers
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 82935 troops, 964 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 24239 troops, 303 guns, 6 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 809
Guns lost 3
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 1081
Guns lost 3
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well what did he leave in Townsville?
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/15/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
G3M Nell x 42
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 260
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 27
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
5 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
6 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
7 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/16/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
A6M3 Zero x 74
G4M1 Betty x 85
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 9 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 24 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 2 damaged
ENS S. Matsuki of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 6
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 469
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 75
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 27397 troops, 334 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 38690 troops, 407 guns, 206 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 31
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 52
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/17/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 19
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 14 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 4
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 6
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 25,74
CPT I.Farmer of 65th BS is KILLED
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
SC 642
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
G3M Nell x 50
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 23
P-40E Warhawk x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 8 destroyed
G3M Nell x 16 destroyed
G3M Nell x 12 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 2 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 2 damaged
1LT J. Reynolds of 8th FS is credited with kill number 5
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 27386 troops, 334 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 38646 troops, 407 guns, 206 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 38
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 56
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 38588 troops, 407 guns, 206 vehicles
Defending force 27958 troops, 333 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 862
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 801
Guns lost 2
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Prehaps I did not reason this advance through. However it the first time I have encountered
this type of battle. I'll do a much better job the next time.
I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!
10/18/42-10/30/42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/18/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 26745 troops, 332 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 37756 troops, 403 guns, 205 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 33
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 110
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 37657 troops, 403 guns, 205 vehicles
Defending force 26718 troops, 332 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 736
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 975
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/19/42
Weather: Overcast
Night Time Surface Combat, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB Mutsu
CA Tone, Shell hits 1
CA Chikuma
CL Yura
CL Kiso
DD Oshio
DD Arashio
DD Shirayuki
DD Amagiri
Allied Ships
PT 36
PT 43, Shell hits 27, heavy damage
PT 68, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
PT 112
PT 114
PT 121, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, on fire
BB Mutsu
CA Tone
CA Chikuma
CL Yura
CL Kiso
DD Oshio
DD Arashio
DD Shirayuki
DD Amagiri
Allied Ships
PT 122
PT 128
PT 142, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
PT 143
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Naval bombardment of Rockhampton, at 18,71
Allied aircraft
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 10
Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 51
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Sub attack near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
Allied Ships
SS Grayling
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
A6M3 Zero x 30
G4M1 Betty x 53
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 20
P-40E Warhawk x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 5 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 7 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 6 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 4 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 5 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 5 damaged
PO1 M.Matsuki of F2/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 4
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 179
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 44,46
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 22
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 6 destroyed
D3A Val x 12 damaged
Allied Ships
CLAA San Juan
CLAA Atlanta
CLAA Juneau, Bomb hits 1
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Ground combat at 10,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16898 troops, 233 guns, 50 vehicles
Defending force 5040 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 34
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Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 26158 troops, 331 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 36779 troops, 401 guns, 205 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 8
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 43
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 36718 troops, 400 guns, 205 vehicles
Defending force 26150 troops, 331 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 647
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 596
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 2
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I think I'm stalled and my strength is being rapidly depleted.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/20/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
CA Kinugasa, Shell hits 10, on fire
CA Kako, Shell hits 13, on fire
DD Hatsukaze, Shell hits 140, and is sunk
DD Natsugumo
DD Yamagumo, Shell hits 9, on fire
DD Kasumi, Shell hits 93, and is sunk
DD Ayanami, Shell hits 6, on fire
DD Yugiri, Shell hits 26, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, Shell hits 2
CA Minneapolis, Shell hits 3, on fire
CLAA Atlanta
CLAA Juneau, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1
CLAA San Diego
CLAA San Juan, Shell hits 2
DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 1
DD Lardner
DD Barton, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Welles, Shell hits 1
DD Henley
DD Preston
DD MacDonough
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M3 Zero x 40
G4M1 Betty x 3
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 2 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 2 damaged
1LT U.Campbell of 41st FS is credited with kill number 4
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
A6M3 Zero x 23
G4M1 Betty x 40
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 4 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 140
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 36
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 40,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 5
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
CLAA Juneau, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
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Ground combat at 10,63
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 19176 troops, 269 guns, 50 vehicles
Defending force 4995 troops, 49 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 44 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 158
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 321
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 19161 troops, 249 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 35855 troops, 397 guns, 203 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 19
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 26
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 35831 troops, 397 guns, 203 vehicles
Defending force 19147 troops, 249 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 728
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 385
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/21/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on 79th Regiment, at 10,63
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 9
A-20B Boston x 8
B-26B Marauder x 10
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 32
Guns lost 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
9 x Hudson at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 5th Marine Regiment, at 9,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 35
A6M3 Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 87
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 7
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 195
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 35450 troops, 397 guns, 202 vehicles
Defending force 6319 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 35 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 802
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 242
Guns lost 2
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I've ordered a retreat back to Rockhampton. I'll reorganize the whole force and
next time move everyone (over 2 divisions worth of troops never engaged)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/22/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Charter Towers , at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 46
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 39
B-24D Liberator x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 11 damaged
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 15 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 17
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 21
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
12 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 4th Field Artillery Regiment, at 11,64
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 10
A-20B Boston x 11
B-26B Marauder x 11
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 71
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
6 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 5th Marine Regiment, at 9,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 7
G4M1 Betty x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 54
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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I've changed my mind again. Ordering everyone to march on Townsville.
SOPAC's invasion of Lunga has been spotted.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/23/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 35
A6M3 Zero x 35
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 11
B-26B Marauder x 41
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 3 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 6 destroyed
Hudson x 6 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 7 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 36 damaged
PO2 E.Ohara of BII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 4
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 73
Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 27
Attacking Level Bombers:
0 x Hudson at 6000 feet
1 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
0 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
2 x Hudson at 6000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Charter Towers , at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
A6M3 Zero x 26
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27
B-24D Liberator x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 5 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 8
Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 21
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 15,68
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 69
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 12
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Ognat at 52,63
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Algorab, Torpedo hits 2
AP Westralia, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Mintaka
PG Moa
AK Carina
AK Barwon
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF at 43,48
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
AO Tallulah, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Draco, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Ognat at 52,63
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Albireo
AP Wanganella, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
AO Guadalupe
AO Brazos
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Ground combat at 10,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 33797 troops, 393 guns, 145 vehicles
Defending force 2278 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 754 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 775
Guns lost 5
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 62
Vehicles lost 1
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going to be a mess for the next several days. Enemy carriers reported up by Lunga
(I'll charge ahead one more day to see)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/24/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
A6M3 Zero x 19
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 14
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 3 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 9 damaged
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 14,66
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M3 Zero x 12
G4M1 Betty x 75
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 12
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 226
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 40,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
D3A Val x 22
B5N Kate x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 4 damaged
Allied Ships
AP Crescent City, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AV Thornton, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
AP President Jackson
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 82
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Air attack on TF at 40,42
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 14
no losses
Allied Ships
AP President Jackson, Bomb hits 2
AP Crescent City, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 27
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Air attack on TF at 40,42
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 8
G4M1 Betty x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 4 destroyed
D3A Val x 5 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 7 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Preston
BB South Dakota, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF at 40,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
D3A Val x 37
B5N Kate x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 9 destroyed
D3A Val x 17 damaged
B5N Kate x 5 destroyed
B5N Kate x 15 damaged
Allied Ships
CLAA Atlanta, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB South Dakota, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CLAA San Juan
DD Preston
DD Welles
CLAA San Diego
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Air attack on TF at 41,45
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
AO Laramie
AO Kennebec
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OK there are 2 enemy CV around Lunga. Will decide tomorrow what to do.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/25/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 13,65
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 23
G4M1 Betty x 57
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 120
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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What a soup sandwich
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/26/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 80516 troops, 1128 guns, 50 vehicles
Defending force 21792 troops, 242 guns, 88 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 252
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starting to look hopeless at Townsville
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/27/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 12,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
A6M3 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 60
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 7
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 113
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 80713 troops, 1127 guns, 50 vehicles
Defending force 31852 troops, 323 guns, 144 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 134
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16876 troops, 239 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 7805 troops, 90 guns, 42 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 134
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Ground combat at Rockhampton
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 4703 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 41 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 82 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 52
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/28/42
Weather: Rain
Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-157
Allied Ships
AK Asphalion, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 42
Guns lost 1
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-5, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SC 707
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-176
Allied Ships
AK Almaack, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
D3A Val x 31
B5N Kate x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 2 damaged
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 9 damaged
Allied Ships
CLAA San Diego, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CLAA San Juan, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Lardner
DD MacDonough
DD Henley
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
AV Tangier, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AP President Jackson, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AP American Legion
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 24
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Alcyone, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Almaack, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Feland
SC 739, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 7
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AP President Hayes, Torpedo hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-31
Allied Ships
CLAA San Juan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 88467 troops, 1132 guns, 116 vehicles
Defending force 37060 troops, 321 guns, 144 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 750
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 5589
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 175
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16893 troops, 239 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 12412 troops, 161 guns, 58 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 6
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 65
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Well my lossess at Townsville have pretty much doomed me. I have to ponder this. It appears to me
in scenario 19 at least the Japanese have a very possible auto victory in Australia.
The Allies will have a hard time matching the amount of troops the Japanese can move
there before 1 Jan 43. (They may be able to retake Townsville if they lose nothing early
And just pile troops in Brisbane Rockhampton. They will have to borrow at least 3 divisions from
SOPAC but that leaves them exposed in L'ville.
3,6,7th Aus 32,43rd US. with other units from NG and Northern command making 6 Divisions (18Bde/RCT)
of 4k each (72k)
The Japanese can have the 2nd,38th,41st,51st and those 5 Bde's in independant HQ (17Rgt of 7k each)
(119k)
With all the naval units and at least 1 other div to hold Rabaul and other bases.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/29/42
Weather: Overcast
Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-157
Allied Ships
SC 740
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 10,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 32
G4M1 Betty x 62
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 67
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 4
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged
Allied Ships
PG Swan
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 87960 troops, 1130 guns, 116 vehicles
Defending force 18754 troops, 117 guns, 56 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 391
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 3289
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 59
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16870 troops, 239 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 15206 troops, 194 guns, 66 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 4
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 33
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Well now I have to retreat and see if there is enough time to rebuild and get back.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/30/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-2
Allied Ships
AK Alchiba, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi
CA Takao
CA Atago
CA Furutaka
CL Jintsu
DD Takanami
DD Michishio, Shell hits 3
DD Minegumo
DD Murasame
DD Isonami
DD Uranami
DD Minazuki
Allied Ships
APD Manley, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
APD Gregory, Shell hits 39, and is sunk
AP McCawley
AP Neville
AK Libra, on fire
AK Fomalhaut
AK Betelgeuse
AK Alchiba, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
AK Etamin
AP Feland
AP La Salle, Shell hits 37, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AK Adelong, Shell hits 14, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AK Lycaon
AK Crater
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 90
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 10,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
A6M3 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 60
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 7
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 68
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
D3A Val x 29
B5N Kate x 23
no losses
Allied Ships
AK Crater, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP McCawley, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Fomalhaut, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Etamin, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Feland, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Neville, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Betelgeuse, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Lycaon, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16875 troops, 238 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 16336 troops, 198 guns, 71 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 28
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Weather: Thunderstorms
Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 26745 troops, 332 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 37756 troops, 403 guns, 205 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 33
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 110
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 37657 troops, 403 guns, 205 vehicles
Defending force 26718 troops, 332 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 736
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 975
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/19/42
Weather: Overcast
Night Time Surface Combat, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB Mutsu
CA Tone, Shell hits 1
CA Chikuma
CL Yura
CL Kiso
DD Oshio
DD Arashio
DD Shirayuki
DD Amagiri
Allied Ships
PT 36
PT 43, Shell hits 27, heavy damage
PT 68, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
PT 112
PT 114
PT 121, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, on fire
BB Mutsu
CA Tone
CA Chikuma
CL Yura
CL Kiso
DD Oshio
DD Arashio
DD Shirayuki
DD Amagiri
Allied Ships
PT 122
PT 128
PT 142, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
PT 143
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Naval bombardment of Rockhampton, at 18,71
Allied aircraft
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 2 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 10
Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 51
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Sub attack near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
Allied Ships
SS Grayling
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
A6M3 Zero x 30
G4M1 Betty x 53
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 20
P-40E Warhawk x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 5 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 7 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 6 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 4 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 5 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 5 damaged
PO1 M.Matsuki of F2/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 4
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 179
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 44,46
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 22
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 6 destroyed
D3A Val x 12 damaged
Allied Ships
CLAA San Juan
CLAA Atlanta
CLAA Juneau, Bomb hits 1
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Ground combat at 10,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16898 troops, 233 guns, 50 vehicles
Defending force 5040 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 34
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Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 26158 troops, 331 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 36779 troops, 401 guns, 205 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 8
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 43
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 36718 troops, 400 guns, 205 vehicles
Defending force 26150 troops, 331 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 647
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 596
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 2
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I think I'm stalled and my strength is being rapidly depleted.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/20/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
CA Kinugasa, Shell hits 10, on fire
CA Kako, Shell hits 13, on fire
DD Hatsukaze, Shell hits 140, and is sunk
DD Natsugumo
DD Yamagumo, Shell hits 9, on fire
DD Kasumi, Shell hits 93, and is sunk
DD Ayanami, Shell hits 6, on fire
DD Yugiri, Shell hits 26, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, Shell hits 2
CA Minneapolis, Shell hits 3, on fire
CLAA Atlanta
CLAA Juneau, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1
CLAA San Diego
CLAA San Juan, Shell hits 2
DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 1
DD Lardner
DD Barton, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Welles, Shell hits 1
DD Henley
DD Preston
DD MacDonough
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M3 Zero x 40
G4M1 Betty x 3
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra x 2 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 2 damaged
1LT U.Campbell of 41st FS is credited with kill number 4
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Rockhampton , at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
A6M3 Zero x 23
G4M1 Betty x 40
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 4 damaged
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 140
Vehicles lost 1
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 36
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 40,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 5
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
CLAA Juneau, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
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Ground combat at 10,63
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 19176 troops, 269 guns, 50 vehicles
Defending force 4995 troops, 49 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 44 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 158
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 321
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at 9,63
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 19161 troops, 249 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 35855 troops, 397 guns, 203 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 19
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 26
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 35831 troops, 397 guns, 203 vehicles
Defending force 19147 troops, 249 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 728
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 385
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/21/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on 79th Regiment, at 10,63
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 9
A-20B Boston x 8
B-26B Marauder x 10
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 32
Guns lost 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
9 x Hudson at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 5th Marine Regiment, at 9,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 35
A6M3 Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 87
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 7
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 195
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at 9,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 35450 troops, 397 guns, 202 vehicles
Defending force 6319 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 35 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 802
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 242
Guns lost 2
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I've ordered a retreat back to Rockhampton. I'll reorganize the whole force and
next time move everyone (over 2 divisions worth of troops never engaged)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/22/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Charter Towers , at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 46
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 39
B-24D Liberator x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 11 damaged
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 15 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 17
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 21
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
12 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 4th Field Artillery Regiment, at 11,64
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 10
A-20B Boston x 11
B-26B Marauder x 11
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 71
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
6 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 5th Marine Regiment, at 9,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 7
G4M1 Betty x 35
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 54
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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I've changed my mind again. Ordering everyone to march on Townsville.
SOPAC's invasion of Lunga has been spotted.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/23/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 35
A6M3 Zero x 35
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 11
B-26B Marauder x 41
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 3 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 6 destroyed
Hudson x 6 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 7 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 36 damaged
PO2 E.Ohara of BII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 4
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 73
Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 27
Attacking Level Bombers:
0 x Hudson at 6000 feet
1 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
0 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson at 6000 feet
2 x Hudson at 6000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Charter Towers , at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
A6M3 Zero x 26
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27
B-24D Liberator x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 5 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 8
Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 21
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 15,68
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 69
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 12
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Ognat at 52,63
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Algorab, Torpedo hits 2
AP Westralia, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Mintaka
PG Moa
AK Carina
AK Barwon
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF at 43,48
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
AO Tallulah, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Draco, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Ognat at 52,63
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Albireo
AP Wanganella, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
AO Guadalupe
AO Brazos
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Ground combat at 10,63
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 33797 troops, 393 guns, 145 vehicles
Defending force 2278 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 754 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 775
Guns lost 5
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 62
Vehicles lost 1
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going to be a mess for the next several days. Enemy carriers reported up by Lunga
(I'll charge ahead one more day to see)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/24/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
A6M3 Zero x 19
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 14
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 3 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 9 damaged
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 14,66
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M3 Zero x 12
G4M1 Betty x 75
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 12
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 226
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
16 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
18 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 40,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
D3A Val x 22
B5N Kate x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 4 damaged
Allied Ships
AP Crescent City, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AV Thornton, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
AP President Jackson
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 82
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Air attack on TF at 40,42
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 14
no losses
Allied Ships
AP President Jackson, Bomb hits 2
AP Crescent City, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 27
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Air attack on TF at 40,42
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 8
G4M1 Betty x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 4 destroyed
D3A Val x 5 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 7 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Preston
BB South Dakota, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF at 40,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
D3A Val x 37
B5N Kate x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 9 destroyed
D3A Val x 17 damaged
B5N Kate x 5 destroyed
B5N Kate x 15 damaged
Allied Ships
CLAA Atlanta, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB South Dakota, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CLAA San Juan
DD Preston
DD Welles
CLAA San Diego
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Air attack on TF at 41,45
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
AO Laramie
AO Kennebec
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OK there are 2 enemy CV around Lunga. Will decide tomorrow what to do.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/25/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 13,65
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 23
G4M1 Betty x 57
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 120
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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What a soup sandwich
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/26/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 80516 troops, 1128 guns, 50 vehicles
Defending force 21792 troops, 242 guns, 88 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 252
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starting to look hopeless at Townsville
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/27/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 12,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
A6M3 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 60
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 7
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 113
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 80713 troops, 1127 guns, 50 vehicles
Defending force 31852 troops, 323 guns, 144 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 134
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16876 troops, 239 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 7805 troops, 90 guns, 42 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 134
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Ground combat at Rockhampton
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 4703 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 41 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 82 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 52
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/28/42
Weather: Rain
Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-157
Allied Ships
AK Asphalion, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 42
Guns lost 1
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-5, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SC 707
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-176
Allied Ships
AK Almaack, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
D3A Val x 31
B5N Kate x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 2 damaged
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 9 damaged
Allied Ships
CLAA San Diego, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CLAA San Juan, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Lardner
DD MacDonough
DD Henley
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
AV Tangier, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AP President Jackson, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AP American Legion
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 24
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Alcyone, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Almaack, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Feland
SC 739, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 7
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AP President Hayes, Torpedo hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-31
Allied Ships
CLAA San Juan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 88467 troops, 1132 guns, 116 vehicles
Defending force 37060 troops, 321 guns, 144 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 750
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 5589
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 175
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16893 troops, 239 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 12412 troops, 161 guns, 58 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 6
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 65
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Well my lossess at Townsville have pretty much doomed me. I have to ponder this. It appears to me
in scenario 19 at least the Japanese have a very possible auto victory in Australia.
The Allies will have a hard time matching the amount of troops the Japanese can move
there before 1 Jan 43. (They may be able to retake Townsville if they lose nothing early
And just pile troops in Brisbane Rockhampton. They will have to borrow at least 3 divisions from
SOPAC but that leaves them exposed in L'ville.
3,6,7th Aus 32,43rd US. with other units from NG and Northern command making 6 Divisions (18Bde/RCT)
of 4k each (72k)
The Japanese can have the 2nd,38th,41st,51st and those 5 Bde's in independant HQ (17Rgt of 7k each)
(119k)
With all the naval units and at least 1 other div to hold Rabaul and other bases.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/29/42
Weather: Overcast
Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-157
Allied Ships
SC 740
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 10,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 32
G4M1 Betty x 62
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 67
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 4
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 4 damaged
Allied Ships
PG Swan
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 87960 troops, 1130 guns, 116 vehicles
Defending force 18754 troops, 117 guns, 56 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 391
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 3289
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 59
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16870 troops, 239 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 15206 troops, 194 guns, 66 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 4
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 33
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Well now I have to retreat and see if there is enough time to rebuild and get back.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/30/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-2
Allied Ships
AK Alchiba, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi
CA Takao
CA Atago
CA Furutaka
CL Jintsu
DD Takanami
DD Michishio, Shell hits 3
DD Minegumo
DD Murasame
DD Isonami
DD Uranami
DD Minazuki
Allied Ships
APD Manley, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
APD Gregory, Shell hits 39, and is sunk
AP McCawley
AP Neville
AK Libra, on fire
AK Fomalhaut
AK Betelgeuse
AK Alchiba, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
AK Etamin
AP Feland
AP La Salle, Shell hits 37, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AK Adelong, Shell hits 14, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AK Lycaon
AK Crater
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 90
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Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 10,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
A6M3 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 60
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 7
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 68
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
D3A Val x 29
B5N Kate x 23
no losses
Allied Ships
AK Crater, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP McCawley, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Fomalhaut, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Etamin, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Feland, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Neville, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Betelgeuse, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Lycaon, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16875 troops, 238 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 16336 troops, 198 guns, 71 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 28
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I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!
10/31/42-11/18/42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/31/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 11,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M3 Zero x 21
G4M1 Betty x 67
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 113
Attacking Level Bombers:
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Taivu at 39,40
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 29
B5N Kate x 7
no losses
Allied Ships
AK Crater, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Etamin, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
AP Feland, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AK Betelgeuse, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Lycaon, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16826 troops, 238 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 16311 troops, 198 guns, 71 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 113
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Ground combat at Lunga
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 16223 troops, 198 guns, 71 vehicles
Defending force 29488 troops, 265 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 281
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 1132
Vehicles lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/01/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on TF at 40,41
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 17
G4M1 Betty x 16
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
no losses
Allied Ships
AP Feland, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Etamin, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Libra, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
PT 48
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 13
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 11 damaged
Allied Ships
AO Brazos
AP Zeilin, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
TK Bishopdale
AO Neosho
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16586 troops, 234 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 15350 troops, 198 guns, 70 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 57
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Ground combat at Lunga
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 15302 troops, 198 guns, 70 vehicles
Defending force 29137 troops, 261 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 4)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 116
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 666
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/02/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on TF at 40,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 27
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
no losses
Allied Ships
AK Etamin, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16466 troops, 234 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14705 troops, 197 guns, 69 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 43
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/03/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on 163rd Regimental Combat Team, at 13,65
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 13
G4M1 Betty x 66
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 114
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 18220 troops, 235 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14637 troops, 193 guns, 68 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 496
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 377
Guns lost 1
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Arto has reminded me of the supply requirment. (2xsupply needed in Townsville for autovictory)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/04/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 34
A6M3 Zero x 23
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 14
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 40
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 4 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 47 damaged
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose, Bomb hits 1
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 86
Port hits 9
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 3
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 17769 troops, 231 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14344 troops, 192 guns, 68 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 442
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 231
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I'm unable to get the bombers at Rockhampton to attack.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/05/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 27
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 7
B-26B Marauder x 62
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 4 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 5 destroyed
Hudson x 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 14 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 49 damaged
ENS S. Matsuki of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 8
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 39
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
0 x Hudson at 6000 feet
1 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
2 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 17295 troops, 230 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14139 troops, 189 guns, 67 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 10
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 46
Guns lost 1
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OK I'm moving ships to L'ville to try to evac my Marines from Lunga. Duh this has been
a nightmare game for a very long time.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/06/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
A6M3 Zero x 17
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 14
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 3
B-26B Marauder x 33
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 5 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 23 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 24
Guns lost 1
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
0 x Hudson at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16138 troops, 228 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14092 troops, 187 guns, 67 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 42
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/07/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16137 troops, 227 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14055 troops, 184 guns, 67 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 5
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/08/42
Weather: Overcast
Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16149 troops, 225 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14076 troops, 184 guns, 67 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 22
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sending a TF to engage enemy at Lunga to clear way for evac or reinforcment which ever.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/09/42
Weather: Overcast
Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 19214 troops, 225 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14085 troops, 184 guns, 67 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 7
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 90
Guns lost 1
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Not enough fuel at Irau. must get more there. I want to move my Marines from Lunga to Irau
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/10/42
Weather: Clear
Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-1, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD Welles
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-31, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
CA Chicago
DD Duncan
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-176
Allied Ships
CA Vincennes
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 12
B-24D Liberator x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 7 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 9 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Oshio, Bomb hits 1
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 64
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
5 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-2
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Shell hits 1
CA Takao, Shell hits 5, on fire
CA Atago
CA Furutaka, Shell hits 8, on fire
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 17, on fire, heavy damage
DD Takanami, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Michishio, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Minegumo, Shell hits 1
DD Murasame, Shell hits 1
DD Isonami, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Uranami, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
CA Louisville, Shell hits 19, on fire, heavy damage
CA Chicago, Shell hits 9, on fire
CA Vincennes
CL Nashville
CL Boise, Shell hits 3
DD Duncan, Shell hits 6, on fire
DD Lardner, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Welles, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD O'Brien, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Bagley
DD Henley
DD Craven
DD Dunlap
DD Selfridge
DD MacDonough
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
DD Yugumo, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
DD Maikaze, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
MSW Toshi Maru #2
PG Choan Maru #2, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
PG Heijo Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
PC Shonon Maru #15, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
PC Takunan Maru #2
AP Aiyo Maru
AP Akashisan Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
AP Aki Maru, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
AP Arizona Maru
AP Chowa Maru
AP Hokkai Maru
AP Iwaki Maru
AP Kamishima Maru
AP Kyokusei Maru
AP Mikage Maru #20
AP Shinko Maru
AP Shinwa Maru
AP Syoka Maru
AP Taian Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
Allied Ships
CA Louisville, and is sunk
CA Chicago, Shell hits 3, on fire
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 3
CL Nashville, Shell hits 3
CL Boise, Shell hits 1
DD Duncan, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Lardner, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
DD Welles, on fire, heavy damage
DD O'Brien, on fire
DD Bagley
DD Henley
DD Craven
DD Dunlap, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Selfridge
DD MacDonough
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 68
Guns lost 1
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 3
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Wilson
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 29
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 7 destroyed
D3A Val x 13 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Craven, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Vincennes
CL Nashville, Bomb hits 1
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 14
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 4 destroyed
D3A Val x 9 damaged
Allied Ships
DD MacDonough, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Nashville
CA Vincennes
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 23065 troops, 308 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14032 troops, 183 guns, 67 vehicles
LCDR R.Ingersoll of No. 7 Sqn RAAF bails out and is RESCUED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 22
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I doubt I can save very many.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/11/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
B-24D Liberator x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 7 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-176
Allied Ships
DD Preston, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Shell hits 7
CA Atago, Shell hits 7, on fire
DD Minegumo, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Murasame, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 1
CL Nashville, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Boise
DD Bagley, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Henley, Shell hits 1
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-2, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Lang
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Bagley
DD Henley
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Duncan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF at 40,40
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 5
no losses
Allied Ships
DD Welles, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF, near Taivu at 39,40
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 14
no losses
Allied Ships
DD Preston, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF at 40,41
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 9 damaged
Allied Ships
CL Nashville, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 32588 troops, 391 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 12228 troops, 129 guns, 63 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 383
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 9416
Guns lost 131
Vehicles lost 83
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I saved 1/3
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/12/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 14
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 15000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress at 15000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 20
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 16 damaged
Allied Ships
AP President Adams
AP Manoora, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Heywood
AP George Clymer
AP John Penn, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
APD Colhoun
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/13/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/14/42
Weather: Rain
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/15/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 23,72
Japanese Ships
SS I-22, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SC 638, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC 641
SC 642
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 20
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 32
P-40E Warhawk x 28
P-38G Lightning x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 21 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
2LT J. Bodak of 8th FS is credited with kill number 5
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/16/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 10
B-26B Marauder x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC x 1 destroyed
Beaufighter VIC x 9 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 6 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 15
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 23
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
PT 110, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Murzim, Bomb hits 3, on fire
AK Celeno, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 22
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 21
no losses
Allied Ships
AK Cetus
PT 123
AK Celeno, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Albireo, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/17/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 4
B-26B Marauder x 26
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 6 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 20
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 6 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 47
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi
CL Nagara, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kagero
DD Hagikaze
DD Arare
DD Wakaba
Allied Ships
PT 66
PT 67, Shell hits 31, and is sunk
PT 107, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
PT 109
PT 111
PT 115
PT 123
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Shell hits 2
CL Nagara, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kagero, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Hagikaze, Shell hits 1
DD Arare, Shell hits 1
DD Wakaba, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
PG Swan
PG Warrego, Shell hits 2
AO Tappahanock, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AO Platte
AO Tippecanoe, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
AO Laramie, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AO Kennebec, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
PT 124
PT 120
TK Pecos, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi
CL Nagara, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kagero, on fire
DD Hagikaze
DD Arare
DD Wakaba, on fire
Allied Ships
PT 59
PT 60
PT 61, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
PT 64
PT 146
PT 150
PT 151
PT 152
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 44
A6M3 Zero x 52
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 24
B-26B Marauder x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 4 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 3 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 5 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 6 damaged
1LT U.Campbell of 41st FS is credited with kill number 5
1LT U.Campbell of 41st FS is KILLED
Attacking Level Bombers:
0 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 16
G4M1 Betty x 33
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
no losses
Allied Ships
AK Albireo, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Murzim, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Carina, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Cetus, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 50
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/18/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 8
B-26B Marauder x 31
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 10 damaged
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 18
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 6
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
PT 120
PG Warrego, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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I think I see transports headed to Irau??
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on 7th Aus Brigade, at 11,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M3 Zero x 21
G4M1 Betty x 67
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 113
Attacking Level Bombers:
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
9 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Taivu at 39,40
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 29
B5N Kate x 7
no losses
Allied Ships
AK Crater, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Etamin, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
AP Feland, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AK Betelgeuse, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Lycaon, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16826 troops, 238 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 16311 troops, 198 guns, 71 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 113
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Ground combat at Lunga
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 16223 troops, 198 guns, 71 vehicles
Defending force 29488 troops, 265 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 281
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 1132
Vehicles lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/01/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on TF at 40,41
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 17
G4M1 Betty x 16
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
no losses
Allied Ships
AP Feland, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Etamin, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Libra, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
PT 48
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 13
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 11 damaged
Allied Ships
AO Brazos
AP Zeilin, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
TK Bishopdale
AO Neosho
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16586 troops, 234 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 15350 troops, 198 guns, 70 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 57
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Ground combat at Lunga
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 15302 troops, 198 guns, 70 vehicles
Defending force 29137 troops, 261 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 4)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 116
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 666
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/02/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on TF at 40,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 27
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
no losses
Allied Ships
AK Etamin, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16466 troops, 234 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14705 troops, 197 guns, 69 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 43
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/03/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on 163rd Regimental Combat Team, at 13,65
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 13
G4M1 Betty x 66
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 114
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
19 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 18220 troops, 235 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14637 troops, 193 guns, 68 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 496
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 377
Guns lost 1
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Arto has reminded me of the supply requirment. (2xsupply needed in Townsville for autovictory)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/04/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 34
A6M3 Zero x 23
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 14
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 40
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 4 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 47 damaged
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose, Bomb hits 1
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 86
Port hits 9
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 3
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 17769 troops, 231 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14344 troops, 192 guns, 68 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 442
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 231
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I'm unable to get the bombers at Rockhampton to attack.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/05/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 27
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 7
B-26B Marauder x 62
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 4 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 5 destroyed
Hudson x 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 14 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 49 damaged
ENS S. Matsuki of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 8
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 39
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
0 x Hudson at 6000 feet
1 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
2 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 17295 troops, 230 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14139 troops, 189 guns, 67 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 10
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 46
Guns lost 1
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OK I'm moving ships to L'ville to try to evac my Marines from Lunga. Duh this has been
a nightmare game for a very long time.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/06/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
A6M3 Zero x 17
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 14
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 3
B-26B Marauder x 33
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 5 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 23 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 24
Guns lost 1
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
0 x Hudson at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16138 troops, 228 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14092 troops, 187 guns, 67 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 42
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/07/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16137 troops, 227 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14055 troops, 184 guns, 67 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 5
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/08/42
Weather: Overcast
Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16149 troops, 225 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14076 troops, 184 guns, 67 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 22
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sending a TF to engage enemy at Lunga to clear way for evac or reinforcment which ever.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/09/42
Weather: Overcast
Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 19214 troops, 225 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14085 troops, 184 guns, 67 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 7
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 90
Guns lost 1
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Not enough fuel at Irau. must get more there. I want to move my Marines from Lunga to Irau
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/10/42
Weather: Clear
Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-1, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD Welles
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-31, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
CA Chicago
DD Duncan
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-176
Allied Ships
CA Vincennes
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 12
B-24D Liberator x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 7 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 9 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Oshio, Bomb hits 1
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 64
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
5 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-2
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Shell hits 1
CA Takao, Shell hits 5, on fire
CA Atago
CA Furutaka, Shell hits 8, on fire
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 17, on fire, heavy damage
DD Takanami, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Michishio, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Minegumo, Shell hits 1
DD Murasame, Shell hits 1
DD Isonami, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Uranami, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
CA Louisville, Shell hits 19, on fire, heavy damage
CA Chicago, Shell hits 9, on fire
CA Vincennes
CL Nashville
CL Boise, Shell hits 3
DD Duncan, Shell hits 6, on fire
DD Lardner, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Welles, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD O'Brien, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Bagley
DD Henley
DD Craven
DD Dunlap
DD Selfridge
DD MacDonough
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
DD Yugumo, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
DD Maikaze, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
MSW Toshi Maru #2
PG Choan Maru #2, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
PG Heijo Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
PC Shonon Maru #15, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
PC Takunan Maru #2
AP Aiyo Maru
AP Akashisan Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
AP Aki Maru, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
AP Arizona Maru
AP Chowa Maru
AP Hokkai Maru
AP Iwaki Maru
AP Kamishima Maru
AP Kyokusei Maru
AP Mikage Maru #20
AP Shinko Maru
AP Shinwa Maru
AP Syoka Maru
AP Taian Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
Allied Ships
CA Louisville, and is sunk
CA Chicago, Shell hits 3, on fire
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 3
CL Nashville, Shell hits 3
CL Boise, Shell hits 1
DD Duncan, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Lardner, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
DD Welles, on fire, heavy damage
DD O'Brien, on fire
DD Bagley
DD Henley
DD Craven
DD Dunlap, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Selfridge
DD MacDonough
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 68
Guns lost 1
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 3
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Wilson
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 29
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 7 destroyed
D3A Val x 13 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Craven, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Vincennes
CL Nashville, Bomb hits 1
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 14
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 4 destroyed
D3A Val x 9 damaged
Allied Ships
DD MacDonough, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Nashville
CA Vincennes
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 23065 troops, 308 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14032 troops, 183 guns, 67 vehicles
LCDR R.Ingersoll of No. 7 Sqn RAAF bails out and is RESCUED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 22
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I doubt I can save very many.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/11/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
B-24D Liberator x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 7 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-176
Allied Ships
DD Preston, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Shell hits 7
CA Atago, Shell hits 7, on fire
DD Minegumo, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Murasame, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 1
CL Nashville, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Boise
DD Bagley, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Henley, Shell hits 1
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Sub attack near Lunga at 38,40
Japanese Ships
SS I-2, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Lang
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Bagley
DD Henley
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Duncan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF at 40,40
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 5
no losses
Allied Ships
DD Welles, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF, near Taivu at 39,40
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 14
no losses
Allied Ships
DD Preston, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF at 40,41
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 9 damaged
Allied Ships
CL Nashville, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Ground combat at Lunga
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 32588 troops, 391 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 12228 troops, 129 guns, 63 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 383
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 9416
Guns lost 131
Vehicles lost 83
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I saved 1/3
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/12/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 14
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 15000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress at 15000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 20
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 16 damaged
Allied Ships
AP President Adams
AP Manoora, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Heywood
AP George Clymer
AP John Penn, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
APD Colhoun
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/13/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/14/42
Weather: Rain
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/15/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 23,72
Japanese Ships
SS I-22, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SC 638, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC 641
SC 642
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 20
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 32
P-40E Warhawk x 28
P-38G Lightning x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 21 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
2LT J. Bodak of 8th FS is credited with kill number 5
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/16/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 10
B-26B Marauder x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC x 1 destroyed
Beaufighter VIC x 9 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 6 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 15
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 23
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
PT 110, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Murzim, Bomb hits 3, on fire
AK Celeno, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 22
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 21
no losses
Allied Ships
AK Cetus
PT 123
AK Celeno, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Albireo, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/17/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 4
B-26B Marauder x 26
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 6 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 20
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 6 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 47
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi
CL Nagara, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kagero
DD Hagikaze
DD Arare
DD Wakaba
Allied Ships
PT 66
PT 67, Shell hits 31, and is sunk
PT 107, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
PT 109
PT 111
PT 115
PT 123
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Shell hits 2
CL Nagara, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kagero, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Hagikaze, Shell hits 1
DD Arare, Shell hits 1
DD Wakaba, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
PG Swan
PG Warrego, Shell hits 2
AO Tappahanock, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AO Platte
AO Tippecanoe, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
AO Laramie, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AO Kennebec, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
PT 124
PT 120
TK Pecos, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi
CL Nagara, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kagero, on fire
DD Hagikaze
DD Arare
DD Wakaba, on fire
Allied Ships
PT 59
PT 60
PT 61, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
PT 64
PT 146
PT 150
PT 151
PT 152
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 44
A6M3 Zero x 52
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 24
B-26B Marauder x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 4 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 3 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 5 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 6 damaged
1LT U.Campbell of 41st FS is credited with kill number 5
1LT U.Campbell of 41st FS is KILLED
Attacking Level Bombers:
0 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 16
G4M1 Betty x 33
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
no losses
Allied Ships
AK Albireo, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Murzim, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Carina, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Cetus, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 50
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/18/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 8
B-26B Marauder x 31
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 10 damaged
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 18
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 6
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
PT 120
PG Warrego, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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I think I see transports headed to Irau??
I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!
11/19/42-12/01/42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/19/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 4
B-26B Marauder x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC x 1 destroyed
Beaufighter VIC x 3 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 18 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 18
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 8
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Eridanus, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Idomeneus, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 19
G4M1 Betty x 15
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 21
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 9 damaged
1LT F. Pierce of VMF-121 is credited with kill number 3
Allied Ships
PT 124, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PG Swan
AO Platte
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 7 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
2LT T. Walker of 339th FS is credited with kill number 5
Allied Ships
AO Brazos
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 6
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 21
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 5 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 damaged
2LT C. Chamberlain of VMF-121 is credited with kill number 4
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
D3A Val x 38
B5N Kate x 29
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4 destroyed
ENS E.Fujiwara of DIII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 3
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
11 x B5N Kate at 5000 feet
17 x B5N Kate at 15000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
APD Stringham
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro, Shell hits 1
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
PT 66
PT 109
PT 111, Shell hits 24, and is sunk
PT 115
PT 123, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
PG Swan, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AO Platte, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
PT 120
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
AK Cassiopeia, Shell hits 21, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Cetus, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 98
Vehicles lost 2
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
TK Pecos, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
PT 59
PT 60, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
PT 64
PT 146
PT 150, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT 151
PT 152
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/20/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 3 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 11 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 4
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 9 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 14
Guns lost 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
AO Platte, Shell hits 32, and is sunk
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
PT 59
PT 64, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
PT 66
PT 109
PT 115
PT 120
PT 146
PT 151
PT 152
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
D3A Val x 36
B5N Kate x 29
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
2LT K. Walsh of VMF-121 is credited with kill number 3
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x B5N Kate at 5000 feet
16 x B5N Kate at 15000 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 7
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 15
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
no losses
no losses
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/21/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 15
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 10 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 66
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 9 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 79
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Nachi
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Yunagi
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 59, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
PT 66
PT 109
PT 115
PT 120, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PT 146, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
PT 151, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PT 152
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Nachi
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Yunagi
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 59, and is sunk
PT 66, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
PT 109
PT 115
PT 120, and is sunk
PT 151, and is sunk
PT 152
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
D3A Val x 36
B5N Kate x 29
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 damaged
FO D. Owen of VMF-121 is credited with kill number 3
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 29
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x B5N Kate at 5000 feet
14 x B5N Kate at 15000 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 7
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 23
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
1LT O. Brueggeman of VMF-121 is credited with kill number 2
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Nachi
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Yunagi
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 109
PT 115, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT 152, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Nachi
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Yunagi
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 109, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PT 152, and is sunk
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Nachi
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Yunagi
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 109, and is sunk
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/22/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 28
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 16 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 42
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
B-24D Liberator x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 8 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 9 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 92
Runway hits 14
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
8 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 46
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 22
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 119
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 36
B5N Kate x 24
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 17
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x B5N Kate at 15000 feet
10 x B5N Kate at 5000 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 7
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 15
no losses
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Ground combat at Irau
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4658 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 3817 troops, 52 guns, 13 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 40
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/23/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Irau at 42,43
Allied Ships
SS Seadragon
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
D3A Val x 34
B5N Kate x 26
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 20
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x B5N Kate at 5000 feet
14 x B5N Kate at 15000 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 8
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 16
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 6
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Ground combat at Irau
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 9691 troops, 80 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 3729 troops, 51 guns, 11 vehicles
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Irau base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 50
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 129
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/24/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 11
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 34
A6M3 Zero x 28
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 19
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 10 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 6 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 10 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 6 damaged
PO2 E.Ohara of BII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 5
CPT W. Hymovich of 41st FS bails out and is CAPTURED
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 30
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 18
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 7 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 2 damaged
1LT I.Iverson of 41st FS is credited with kill number 4
LCDR B.Morita of DI-1 Daitai is KILLED
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/25/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 1 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 2 damaged
Runway hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/26/42
Weather: Clear
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/27/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 destroyed
CPT M.Holt of 72nd BS bails out and is CAPTURED
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
0 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 34
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 7 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 15 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 6 damaged
LTJG K.Kawakubo of BI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 7
LTJG K.Kawakubo of BI-1 Daitai is KILLED
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enemy landing on Wunpuko. Size of force unknown.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/28/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 8
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Wunpuko
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 5414 troops, 76 guns, 6 vehicles
Defending force 26 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 158 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 16
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OK Arto is doing recons of Wunpuk and L'ville (L'ville is almost bare. 2nd Marine Raiders
are being air transported in. Im going to try to retrive the troops left on San Cristabol Island.
Lots of ships coming in next 17 days. Have to restart Townsville offensive by 7 Dec
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/29/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 2 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
D3A Val x 22
B5N Kate x 24
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 damaged
B5N Kate x 5 destroyed
B5N Kate x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra x 2 damaged
1LT T. Walker of 339th FS is credited with kill number 8
Allied Ships
PG Kiwi, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC 701
AP William Ward Burrows, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Caelum, Torpedo hits 1
SC 517
MSW Cairns
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
D3A Val x 16
B5N Kate x 12
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 1 damaged
1LT D. Cramer of 339th FS is credited with kill number 3
Allied Ships
PG Moa
AP William Ward Burrows, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Caelum
PG Kiwi, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Launceton
MSW Wollongong
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Air attack on TF at 50,50
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
D3A Val x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Sterett, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Bache
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Ground combat at Luganville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 26 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14793 troops, 51 guns, 60 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 8)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 14
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OK he wants to play carrier games. I have to do two things. Wait for another carrier.
And get the fighter group back on board the carrier I presently have. I'll get the fighters and by the time
I get back. I'll have another carrier. Oh I almost forgot. I'm sending the 43rd USA Infantry division
to Rockhampton. Might as well try to send everything I can to recapture Townsville.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/30/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 18
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 20 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 8
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 49,54
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 39
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 16
SBD Dauntless x 23
P-40E Warhawk x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 4 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
SBD Dauntless x 7 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 22 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 3 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged
WO S.Sugiyama of EIII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 3
Japanese Ships
CV Hiyo, Bomb hits 1
CVL Shoho
CV Shokaku
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Air attack on TF, near Efate Port Vila at 55,57
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 4 damaged
Allied Ships
PT 159, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 700
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Air attack on TF, near Efate Port Vila at 55,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
D3A Val x 17
B5N Kate x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged
B5N Kate x 2 destroyed
B5N Kate x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
AO Cuyama, Bomb hits 1
TK Tallulah, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Ground combat at Luganville
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 1708 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 12 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 68 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 12
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Well now I know what I am up against. The march to Townsville will commence once the 43rd Div arrives
in Rockhampton and has a few days rest. Wasp is going after her fighter group (it moved back to Brisbane)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/01/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 2 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D Liberator x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 4 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 49,48
Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 8
Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 2 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 6 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Yudachi
CA Haguro
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Air attack on TF at 48,54
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
Beaufighter VIC x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 16
P-40E Warhawk x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 5 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 destroyed
Beaufighter VIC x 1 destroyed
Beaufighter VIC x 2 damaged
P-39D Airacobra x 3 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 4 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 7 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 4 damaged
ENS E.Fujiwara of DIII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 5
CPT G. Poske of VMF-212 is KILLED
Japanese Ships
CV Hiyo
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x Beaufighter VIC at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wala at 46,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
D3A Val x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 4 damaged
Allied Ships
AV Curtiss, Bomb hits 1, on fire
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Egad, He is really trying to capture L'ville
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 4
B-26B Marauder x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC x 1 destroyed
Beaufighter VIC x 3 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 18 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 18
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 8
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Eridanus, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Idomeneus, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 19
G4M1 Betty x 15
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 21
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 9 damaged
1LT F. Pierce of VMF-121 is credited with kill number 3
Allied Ships
PT 124, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PG Swan
AO Platte
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 7 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
2LT T. Walker of 339th FS is credited with kill number 5
Allied Ships
AO Brazos
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 6
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 21
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 5 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 damaged
2LT C. Chamberlain of VMF-121 is credited with kill number 4
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
D3A Val x 38
B5N Kate x 29
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4 destroyed
ENS E.Fujiwara of DIII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 3
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
11 x B5N Kate at 5000 feet
17 x B5N Kate at 15000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
APD Stringham
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro, Shell hits 1
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
PT 66
PT 109
PT 111, Shell hits 24, and is sunk
PT 115
PT 123, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
PG Swan, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AO Platte, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
PT 120
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
AK Cassiopeia, Shell hits 21, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Cetus, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 98
Vehicles lost 2
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
TK Pecos, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
PT 59
PT 60, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
PT 64
PT 146
PT 150, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT 151
PT 152
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/20/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 3 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 11 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 4
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 9 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 14
Guns lost 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
AO Platte, Shell hits 32, and is sunk
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Naka
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Makigumo
DD Onami
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Shiranui
DD Amatsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Asashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Hibiki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Minekaze
Allied Ships
PT 59
PT 64, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
PT 66
PT 109
PT 115
PT 120
PT 146
PT 151
PT 152
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
D3A Val x 36
B5N Kate x 29
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
2LT K. Walsh of VMF-121 is credited with kill number 3
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x B5N Kate at 5000 feet
16 x B5N Kate at 15000 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 7
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 15
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
no losses
no losses
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/21/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 15
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 10 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 66
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 9 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 79
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Nachi
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Yunagi
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 59, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
PT 66
PT 109
PT 115
PT 120, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PT 146, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
PT 151, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PT 152
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Nachi
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Yunagi
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 59, and is sunk
PT 66, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
PT 109
PT 115
PT 120, and is sunk
PT 151, and is sunk
PT 152
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
D3A Val x 36
B5N Kate x 29
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 damaged
FO D. Owen of VMF-121 is credited with kill number 3
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 29
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x B5N Kate at 5000 feet
14 x B5N Kate at 15000 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 7
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 23
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
1LT O. Brueggeman of VMF-121 is credited with kill number 2
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Nachi
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Yunagi
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 109
PT 115, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT 152, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Nachi
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Yunagi
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 109, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PT 152, and is sunk
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Nachi
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Yunagi
DD Shiokaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 109, and is sunk
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/22/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 28
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 16 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 42
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
B-24D Liberator x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 8 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 9 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 92
Runway hits 14
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 10000 feet
8 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 46
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 22
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 119
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 36
B5N Kate x 24
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 17
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x B5N Kate at 15000 feet
10 x B5N Kate at 5000 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 7
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 15
no losses
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Ground combat at Irau
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4658 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 3817 troops, 52 guns, 13 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 40
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/23/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Irau at 42,43
Allied Ships
SS Seadragon
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
D3A Val x 34
B5N Kate x 26
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 20
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x B5N Kate at 5000 feet
14 x B5N Kate at 15000 feet
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 8
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 16
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 6
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Ground combat at Irau
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 9691 troops, 80 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 3729 troops, 51 guns, 11 vehicles
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Irau base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 50
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 129
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/24/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 11
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 34
A6M3 Zero x 28
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 19
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 10 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 6 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 10 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 6 damaged
PO2 E.Ohara of BII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 5
CPT W. Hymovich of 41st FS bails out and is CAPTURED
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 30
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 18
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 7 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 2 damaged
1LT I.Iverson of 41st FS is credited with kill number 4
LCDR B.Morita of DI-1 Daitai is KILLED
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/25/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 1 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 2 damaged
Runway hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/26/42
Weather: Clear
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/27/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 destroyed
CPT M.Holt of 72nd BS bails out and is CAPTURED
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
0 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 34
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 7 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 15 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 6 damaged
LTJG K.Kawakubo of BI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 7
LTJG K.Kawakubo of BI-1 Daitai is KILLED
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enemy landing on Wunpuko. Size of force unknown.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/28/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 8
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Wunpuko
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 5414 troops, 76 guns, 6 vehicles
Defending force 26 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 158 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 16
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OK Arto is doing recons of Wunpuk and L'ville (L'ville is almost bare. 2nd Marine Raiders
are being air transported in. Im going to try to retrive the troops left on San Cristabol Island.
Lots of ships coming in next 17 days. Have to restart Townsville offensive by 7 Dec
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/29/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 2 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
D3A Val x 22
B5N Kate x 24
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 3 destroyed
D3A Val x 1 damaged
B5N Kate x 5 destroyed
B5N Kate x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra x 2 damaged
1LT T. Walker of 339th FS is credited with kill number 8
Allied Ships
PG Kiwi, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC 701
AP William Ward Burrows, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Caelum, Torpedo hits 1
SC 517
MSW Cairns
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Air attack on TF, near Wunpuko at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
D3A Val x 16
B5N Kate x 12
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 1 damaged
1LT D. Cramer of 339th FS is credited with kill number 3
Allied Ships
PG Moa
AP William Ward Burrows, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Caelum
PG Kiwi, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Launceton
MSW Wollongong
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Air attack on TF at 50,50
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
D3A Val x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Sterett, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Bache
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Ground combat at Luganville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 26 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 14793 troops, 51 guns, 60 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 8)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 14
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OK he wants to play carrier games. I have to do two things. Wait for another carrier.
And get the fighter group back on board the carrier I presently have. I'll get the fighters and by the time
I get back. I'll have another carrier. Oh I almost forgot. I'm sending the 43rd USA Infantry division
to Rockhampton. Might as well try to send everything I can to recapture Townsville.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/30/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 18
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 20 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 8
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 49,54
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 39
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 16
SBD Dauntless x 23
P-40E Warhawk x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 4 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 4 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
SBD Dauntless x 7 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 22 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 3 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged
WO S.Sugiyama of EIII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 3
Japanese Ships
CV Hiyo, Bomb hits 1
CVL Shoho
CV Shokaku
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Air attack on TF, near Efate Port Vila at 55,57
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 4 damaged
Allied Ships
PT 159, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 700
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Air attack on TF, near Efate Port Vila at 55,57
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
D3A Val x 17
B5N Kate x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 2 damaged
B5N Kate x 2 destroyed
B5N Kate x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
AO Cuyama, Bomb hits 1
TK Tallulah, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Ground combat at Luganville
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 1708 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 12 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 68 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 12
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Well now I know what I am up against. The march to Townsville will commence once the 43rd Div arrives
in Rockhampton and has a few days rest. Wasp is going after her fighter group (it moved back to Brisbane)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/01/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 2 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D Liberator x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 4 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 49,48
Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 8
Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 2 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 6 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Yudachi
CA Haguro
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Air attack on TF at 48,54
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
Beaufighter VIC x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 16
P-40E Warhawk x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 5 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 destroyed
Beaufighter VIC x 1 destroyed
Beaufighter VIC x 2 damaged
P-39D Airacobra x 3 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 4 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 7 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 4 damaged
ENS E.Fujiwara of DIII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 5
CPT G. Poske of VMF-212 is KILLED
Japanese Ships
CV Hiyo
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x Beaufighter VIC at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Wala at 46,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
D3A Val x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 4 damaged
Allied Ships
AV Curtiss, Bomb hits 1, on fire
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Egad, He is really trying to capture L'ville
I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!
12/02/42-12/21/42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/02/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 13 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 24
Guns lost 1
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 6 damaged
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 10
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 25
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Air attack on TF at 48,54
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 30
Beaufighter VIC x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 13
P-40E Warhawk x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 10 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 12 damaged
Beaufighter VIC x 1 destroyed
Beaufighter VIC x 2 damaged
P-39D Airacobra x 5 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 3 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 4 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged
WO R.Okano of EIII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 6
LT T. Kaneko of DIII-1 Daitai is KILLED
Japanese Ships
CA Chokai
CVL Shoho, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CV Hiyo, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CV Shokaku
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Air attack on TF at 50,50
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
D3A Val x 17
B5N Kate x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 5 damaged
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Selfridge
DD Wilson, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 50,50
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Phelps
DD Wilson, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 50,50
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
D3A Val x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 8 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Selfridge, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Wilson, on fire, heavy damage
DD Phelps, Bomb hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on TF at 50,50
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 9 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Lang
DD Blue
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Air attack on TF at 48,54
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
Beaufighter VIC x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 5
P-40E Warhawk x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
Beaufighter VIC x 3 damaged
P-39D Airacobra x 3 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged
ENS K. Okabe of EI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 2
Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 200 feet
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Ground combat at Kirakira
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5603 troops, 71 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 1551 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kirakira base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 14
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Luganville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3784 troops, 67 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 15372 troops, 65 guns, 61 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 8)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 7
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 63
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 12
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FLying another Marine Regt in to L'ville (Efates garrison) Another RCT arrives
Noumea in 2 days. In 3 days I'll have 2 CV. In 12 Days more BB arrive. SOPAC is OK.
However I'm beginning to think the SWPAC offensive will have to march without every unit
being ready (there are still 6 Bde/RGt/RCT on road returning from first try)
I'm going as soon as the 43rd Lands and is ready. (It takes 6-7 days to march from
Rockhampton to Townsville. And I need at least 10 days. I have to arrive Townsville By the
21st, So I need to leave Rockhampton by the 14th. (I want to move out on the 12th Just
to make sure) So I have 10 days for all stray units to arrive Rockhampton
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/03/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 10 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 2nd Marine Regiment, at 53,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
G4M1 Betty x 31
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 damaged
MAJ J. Smith of VMF-223 bails out and is RESCUED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 14
Vehicles lost 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
11 x G4M1 Betty at 3000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 3000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 3000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 45,52
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 20
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 6 damaged
Japanese Ships
CVL Shoho, on fire, heavy damage
CV Hiyo, on fire, heavy damage
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 1
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Air attack on TF at 46,47
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Phelps, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 49,49
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
D3A Val x 15
B5N Kate x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 4 damaged
B5N Kate x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Lang, Bomb hits 1
DD Blue, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Luganville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 9865 troops, 150 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 16484 troops, 89 guns, 64 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 7)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 5
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 297
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 57
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Getting kind of hairy at L'ville.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/04/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 7 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 5 damaged
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
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Air attack on 237th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
SBD Dauntless x 22
TBF Avenger x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 33
P-40E Warhawk x 9
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 71
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
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Air attack on 2nd Marine Regiment, at 53,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
G4M1 Betty x 22
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 9 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
LTJG R.Kanno of EIII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 3
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 10
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 3000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 3000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 3000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 43,44
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 10
B5N Kate x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Phelps, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Luganville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 9484 troops, 150 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 18410 troops, 109 guns, 65 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 6)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 916
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 23
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Whew, Much better now. 43rd Div will begin debarking Rockhampton in next day or so.
I was sorely tempted to turn it around for use at L'ville.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/05/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 13
SBD Dauntless x 40
TBF Avenger x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 34
P-40E Warhawk x 13
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 57
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
P-39D Airacobra x 42
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 26
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
Beaufort x 11
A-20B Boston x 9
A-20B Havoc x 8
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 47
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
11 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
8 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Luganville
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 7420 troops, 113 guns, 5 vehicles
Defending force 8643 troops, 148 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 2
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It will be around 2 weeks before I can drive him off of L'ville. (but the base should be
secure unless he is able to run in more troops) I really hope he has moved troops from
Townsville thinking that base secure. Rockhamptons present assault value is over 1.4k
43rd unloading there at present.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/06/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15
SBD Dauntless x 42
TBF Avenger x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 35
P-40E Warhawk x 15
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 172
Guns lost 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
P-39D Airacobra x 42
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 32
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
Beaufort x 15
A-20B Boston x 12
A-20B Havoc x 15
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 97
Guns lost 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
12 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Luganville
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 10450 troops, 126 guns, 5 vehicles
Defending force 8365 troops, 145 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 110
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 10
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/07/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 17
SBD Dauntless x 42
TBF Avenger x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 36
P-40E Warhawk x 18
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 117
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
P-39D Airacobra x 42
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 54
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
Beaufort x 15
A-20B Boston x 11
A-20B Havoc x 12
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 114
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
7 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
12 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 3
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC x 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
AP Ceylon Maru
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
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I just realized I did not send the entire 43rd USA Div to Rockhampton,
(It has not all arrived yet) The last RCT arrives Noumea in 2 days. Not sure yet what
I will do with it. I doubt it can make it to Rockahampton in time for march to Townsville
and there is more fighting to do at L'ville. (I can re-organize in January if I am still
around)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/08/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Luganville at 53,53
Japanese Ships
CL Abukuma
DD Urakaze
Allied Ships
SS Greenling
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 30
Beaufort x 9
A-20B Boston x 9
A-20B Havoc x 9
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 55
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
9 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
9 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 47,48
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 48
no losses
Japanese Ships
DD Yunagi
DD Kagero
BB Musashi
DD Mikazuki
BB Haruna
CA Nachi, Bomb hits 1
DD Nagatsuki
DD Hatsuyuki
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Air attack on TF at 47,48
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 45
no losses
Japanese Ships
DD Mikazuki
DD Yunagi, Bomb hits 1
BB Haruna, Bomb hits 2
CA Nachi
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Nagatsuki
BB Musashi
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I think L'ville is going to catch hell tonight. I've removed every airplane that could fly.
Also I am sending my SC and PC craft there. While they will get slaughtered any that survive
will have more night exp and better sub killers. Also they might distract the enemy out
of their bombardment (yeah, wanna buy a bridge? good location in Brooklyn) The last RCT
of the 43rd is going to be flown to L'ville. Rockhamptons present assault value 1545
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/09/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
Beaufort x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 12
A-20B Boston x 9
A-20B Havoc x 12
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 53
Guns lost 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
12 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
9 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/10/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15
Beaufort x 15
P-40E Warhawk x 12
A-20B Boston x 11
A-20B Havoc x 15
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 136
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
12 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 16,65
Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 15
Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 2 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 7 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu, Torpedo hits 1
CL Yubari, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CS Chitose
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Ground combat at Luganville
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 14472 troops, 182 guns, 5 vehicles
Defending force 7431 troops, 132 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 3096
Guns lost 31
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 153
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lets go
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/11/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Night Time Surface Combat, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 2
CA Suzuya
CL Sendai
CL Tenryu
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Oshio
DD Usugumo
Allied Ships
PT 36
PT 112, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
PT 114
PT 122
PT 128, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PT 143
PT 157
PT 162
PT 167
PT 168, Shell hits 20, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on 237th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
Beaufort x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 12
A-20B Boston x 7
A-20B Havoc x 12
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 50
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
12 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
7 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Wunpuko , at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 7
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
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Ground combat at Luganville
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 14318 troops, 182 guns, 5 vehicles
Defending force 5139 troops, 82 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 6166
Guns lost 68
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 97
Guns lost 1
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OK L'ville is secure. I will try again to resuce the boys at San Cristabol. I have
to begin the march to Townsville soon (I keep waiting for the tired units to get back
I may just have to pick them up on the way)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/12/42
Weather: Overcast
Ground combat at Bia
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5553 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 475 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bia base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 10
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 584
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/13/42
Weather: Rain
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/14/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 5 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 30
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 18
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 40
B-26B Marauder x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 12 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 6 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 3 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 22 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 13 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 4 damaged
1LT I.Wilborn of 41st FS is credited with kill number 7
Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
CL Yura
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/15/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
sending all transports to Rockhampton. I'm going to start the fresh, full strength units
marching and try to bring the others up later. I'll have to drive off the IJN ships at Townsville
To that end every ship I have is heading west (2 CV 1 CVE 3 BB 2 CA yippie)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/16/42
Weather: Rain
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/17/42
Weather: Overcast
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/18/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M3 Zero x 34
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 12
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 3 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 1 damaged
LCDR H.Katagi of F1/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 4
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M3 Zero x 34
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 12
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
LCDR H.Katagi of F1/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 5
ENS E.Morioka of BI-1 Daitai is KILLED
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M3 Zero x 33
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 12
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 6
B-17E Fortress x 14
B-24D Liberator x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 5 damaged
B-17E Fortress x 15 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 10 damaged
Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
DD Amagiri
CL Yura
CA Tone, Bomb hits 1
CL Kiso
CA Chikuma
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
2 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
A6M3 Zero x 37
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 10
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 16
B-24D Liberator x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 5 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 20 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Tenryu
DD Usugumo
CA Suzuya, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CA Mogami
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
A6M3 Zero x 36
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 9
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 3 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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That was a serious mistake.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/19/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 3
B-26B Marauder x 6
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 1 destroyed
Hudson x 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 8
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
2 x Hudson at 6000 feet
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Does not look promising. Half the troops are marching, But I doubt I will be able
to
Chase off IJN surface ships
close airfield
So I will likely have to halt the march and send the tired units along by road as well.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/20/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 6
B-26B Marauder x 6
B-17E Fortress x 3
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 1 destroyed
Hudson x 4 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 37
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 8
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Apon further consideration. I'm going to continue as if I am going to be able to
move the tranports. The units would have to leave right now to march, and would
not in in any condition to fight. I will not however attempt a suicide landing.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/21/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 5
B-17E Fortress x 6
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress x 5 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 3 damaged
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Surface force enroute to Townsville. Day after tomorrow. Saratoga arrives Noumea tomorrow.
Once it transits to Rockhampton my carriers will move to range of Townsville.
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 13 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 24
Guns lost 1
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 6 damaged
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-24D Liberator at 10000 feet
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 10
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 25
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Air attack on TF at 48,54
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 30
Beaufighter VIC x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 13
P-40E Warhawk x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 10 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 12 damaged
Beaufighter VIC x 1 destroyed
Beaufighter VIC x 2 damaged
P-39D Airacobra x 5 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra x 3 damaged
P-40E Warhawk x 4 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged
WO R.Okano of EIII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 6
LT T. Kaneko of DIII-1 Daitai is KILLED
Japanese Ships
CA Chokai
CVL Shoho, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CV Hiyo, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CV Shokaku
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Air attack on TF at 50,50
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
D3A Val x 17
B5N Kate x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 5 damaged
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 5 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Selfridge
DD Wilson, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 50,50
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 destroyed
B5N Kate x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Phelps
DD Wilson, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 50,50
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
D3A Val x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 8 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Selfridge, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Wilson, on fire, heavy damage
DD Phelps, Bomb hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on TF at 50,50
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 9 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Lang
DD Blue
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Air attack on TF at 48,54
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
Beaufighter VIC x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 5
P-40E Warhawk x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
Beaufighter VIC x 3 damaged
P-39D Airacobra x 3 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged
ENS K. Okabe of EI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 2
Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 200 feet
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Ground combat at Kirakira
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5603 troops, 71 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 1551 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kirakira base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 14
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Luganville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3784 troops, 67 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 15372 troops, 65 guns, 61 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 8)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 7
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 63
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 12
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FLying another Marine Regt in to L'ville (Efates garrison) Another RCT arrives
Noumea in 2 days. In 3 days I'll have 2 CV. In 12 Days more BB arrive. SOPAC is OK.
However I'm beginning to think the SWPAC offensive will have to march without every unit
being ready (there are still 6 Bde/RGt/RCT on road returning from first try)
I'm going as soon as the 43rd Lands and is ready. (It takes 6-7 days to march from
Rockhampton to Townsville. And I need at least 10 days. I have to arrive Townsville By the
21st, So I need to leave Rockhampton by the 14th. (I want to move out on the 12th Just
to make sure) So I have 10 days for all stray units to arrive Rockhampton
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/03/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 10 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on 2nd Marine Regiment, at 53,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
G4M1 Betty x 31
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 damaged
MAJ J. Smith of VMF-223 bails out and is RESCUED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 14
Vehicles lost 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
11 x G4M1 Betty at 3000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 3000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 3000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 45,52
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 20
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless x 1 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 6 damaged
Japanese Ships
CVL Shoho, on fire, heavy damage
CV Hiyo, on fire, heavy damage
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 1
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Air attack on TF at 46,47
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Phelps, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on TF at 49,49
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
D3A Val x 15
B5N Kate x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 4 damaged
B5N Kate x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Lang, Bomb hits 1
DD Blue, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Luganville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 9865 troops, 150 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 16484 troops, 89 guns, 64 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 7)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 5
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 297
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 57
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Getting kind of hairy at L'ville.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/04/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 7 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 5 damaged
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress at 11000 feet
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Air attack on 237th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
SBD Dauntless x 22
TBF Avenger x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 33
P-40E Warhawk x 9
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 71
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
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Air attack on 2nd Marine Regiment, at 53,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
G4M1 Betty x 22
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 9 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
LTJG R.Kanno of EIII-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 3
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 10
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x G4M1 Betty at 3000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 3000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 3000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 43,44
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
D3A Val x 10
B5N Kate x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 2 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Phelps, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Luganville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 9484 troops, 150 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 18410 troops, 109 guns, 65 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 6)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 916
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 23
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Whew, Much better now. 43rd Div will begin debarking Rockhampton in next day or so.
I was sorely tempted to turn it around for use at L'ville.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/05/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 13
SBD Dauntless x 40
TBF Avenger x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 34
P-40E Warhawk x 13
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 57
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
P-39D Airacobra x 42
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 26
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
Beaufort x 11
A-20B Boston x 9
A-20B Havoc x 8
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 47
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
11 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
8 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Luganville
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 7420 troops, 113 guns, 5 vehicles
Defending force 8643 troops, 148 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 2
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It will be around 2 weeks before I can drive him off of L'ville. (but the base should be
secure unless he is able to run in more troops) I really hope he has moved troops from
Townsville thinking that base secure. Rockhamptons present assault value is over 1.4k
43rd unloading there at present.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/06/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15
SBD Dauntless x 42
TBF Avenger x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 35
P-40E Warhawk x 15
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 172
Guns lost 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
P-39D Airacobra x 42
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 32
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
Beaufort x 15
A-20B Boston x 12
A-20B Havoc x 15
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 97
Guns lost 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
12 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
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Ground combat at Luganville
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 10450 troops, 126 guns, 5 vehicles
Defending force 8365 troops, 145 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 110
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 10
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/07/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 17
SBD Dauntless x 42
TBF Avenger x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 36
P-40E Warhawk x 18
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 117
Attacking Level Bombers:
14 x TBF Avenger at 5000 feet
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
P-39D Airacobra x 42
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 54
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
Beaufort x 15
A-20B Boston x 11
A-20B Havoc x 12
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 114
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
7 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
12 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Irau at 42,43
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 3
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC x 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
AP Ceylon Maru
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x Beaufighter VIC at 6000 feet
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I just realized I did not send the entire 43rd USA Div to Rockhampton,
(It has not all arrived yet) The last RCT arrives Noumea in 2 days. Not sure yet what
I will do with it. I doubt it can make it to Rockahampton in time for march to Townsville
and there is more fighting to do at L'ville. (I can re-organize in January if I am still
around)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/08/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Luganville at 53,53
Japanese Ships
CL Abukuma
DD Urakaze
Allied Ships
SS Greenling
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Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 30
Beaufort x 9
A-20B Boston x 9
A-20B Havoc x 9
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 55
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
9 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
9 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 47,48
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 48
no losses
Japanese Ships
DD Yunagi
DD Kagero
BB Musashi
DD Mikazuki
BB Haruna
CA Nachi, Bomb hits 1
DD Nagatsuki
DD Hatsuyuki
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Air attack on TF at 47,48
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 45
no losses
Japanese Ships
DD Mikazuki
DD Yunagi, Bomb hits 1
BB Haruna, Bomb hits 2
CA Nachi
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Nagatsuki
BB Musashi
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I think L'ville is going to catch hell tonight. I've removed every airplane that could fly.
Also I am sending my SC and PC craft there. While they will get slaughtered any that survive
will have more night exp and better sub killers. Also they might distract the enemy out
of their bombardment (yeah, wanna buy a bridge? good location in Brooklyn) The last RCT
of the 43rd is going to be flown to L'ville. Rockhamptons present assault value 1545
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/09/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
Beaufort x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 12
A-20B Boston x 9
A-20B Havoc x 12
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 53
Guns lost 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
12 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
9 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/10/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on 4th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15
Beaufort x 15
P-40E Warhawk x 12
A-20B Boston x 11
A-20B Havoc x 15
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 136
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
12 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 16,65
Allied aircraft
TBF Avenger x 15
Allied aircraft losses
TBF Avenger x 2 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 7 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu, Torpedo hits 1
CL Yubari, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CS Chitose
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Ground combat at Luganville
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 14472 troops, 182 guns, 5 vehicles
Defending force 7431 troops, 132 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 3096
Guns lost 31
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 153
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lets go
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/11/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Night Time Surface Combat, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 2
CA Suzuya
CL Sendai
CL Tenryu
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Oshio
DD Usugumo
Allied Ships
PT 36
PT 112, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
PT 114
PT 122
PT 128, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PT 143
PT 157
PT 162
PT 167
PT 168, Shell hits 20, on fire, heavy damage
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Air attack on 237th Regiment, at 53,53
Allied aircraft
Beaufort x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 12
A-20B Boston x 7
A-20B Havoc x 12
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 50
Attacking Level Bombers:
12 x A-20B Havoc at 6000 feet
12 x Beaufort at 6000 feet
7 x A-20B Boston at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Wunpuko , at 51,51
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 7
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 1 destroyed
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
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Ground combat at Luganville
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 14318 troops, 182 guns, 5 vehicles
Defending force 5139 troops, 82 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 6166
Guns lost 68
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 97
Guns lost 1
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OK L'ville is secure. I will try again to resuce the boys at San Cristabol. I have
to begin the march to Townsville soon (I keep waiting for the tired units to get back
I may just have to pick them up on the way)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/12/42
Weather: Overcast
Ground combat at Bia
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5553 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 475 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bia base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 10
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 584
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/13/42
Weather: Rain
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/14/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 5 damaged
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 16000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 30
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 18
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 40
B-26B Marauder x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 12 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 6 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 3 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 22 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 13 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 4 damaged
1LT I.Wilborn of 41st FS is credited with kill number 7
Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
CL Yura
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/15/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
sending all transports to Rockhampton. I'm going to start the fresh, full strength units
marching and try to bring the others up later. I'll have to drive off the IJN ships at Townsville
To that end every ship I have is heading west (2 CV 1 CVE 3 BB 2 CA yippie)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/16/42
Weather: Rain
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/17/42
Weather: Overcast
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/18/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M3 Zero x 34
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 12
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 3 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 1 damaged
LCDR H.Katagi of F1/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 4
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M3 Zero x 34
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 12
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
LCDR H.Katagi of F1/6th Daitai is credited with kill number 5
ENS E.Morioka of BI-1 Daitai is KILLED
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M3 Zero x 33
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 12
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 6
B-17E Fortress x 14
B-24D Liberator x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 5 damaged
B-17E Fortress x 15 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 10 damaged
Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
DD Amagiri
CL Yura
CA Tone, Bomb hits 1
CL Kiso
CA Chikuma
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
2 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
A6M3 Zero x 37
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 10
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 16
B-24D Liberator x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 5 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 20 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Tenryu
DD Usugumo
CA Suzuya, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CA Mogami
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
A6M3 Zero x 36
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 9
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 3 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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That was a serious mistake.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/19/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 3
B-26B Marauder x 6
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 1 destroyed
Hudson x 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 8
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
2 x Hudson at 6000 feet
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Does not look promising. Half the troops are marching, But I doubt I will be able
to
Chase off IJN surface ships
close airfield
So I will likely have to halt the march and send the tired units along by road as well.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/20/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 6
B-26B Marauder x 6
B-17E Fortress x 3
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 1 destroyed
Hudson x 4 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 37
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 8
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
5 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Apon further consideration. I'm going to continue as if I am going to be able to
move the tranports. The units would have to leave right now to march, and would
not in in any condition to fight. I will not however attempt a suicide landing.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/21/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 5
B-17E Fortress x 6
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress x 5 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 3 damaged
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Surface force enroute to Townsville. Day after tomorrow. Saratoga arrives Noumea tomorrow.
Once it transits to Rockhampton my carriers will move to range of Townsville.
I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!
next
Hi, This game should be over some time today.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/22/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Well I hope I do not hit too many mines tonight going in (esp my own)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/23/42
Weather: Clear
Sub attack at 11,60
Japanese Ships
AP Tatsuta Maru
DD Okikaze
Allied Ships
SS Drum
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri
Allied Ships
SS Trout, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
CA Vincennes
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 3 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Yubari, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 12
Port hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Fumizuki
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Shikinami, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asagiri, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Mutsuki, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
DD Fumizuki, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
MSW W21
Allied Ships
BB Maryland
CA Northampton
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 1
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 1
CL Honolulu
DD Radford
DD Jenkins
DD Beale
DD Buchanan
DD Anderson
DD Shaw
DD Tucker
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 3
CA Chikuma
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami, Shell hits 6
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 4
CL Yura, Shell hits 4
CL Kiso, Shell hits 5, on fire
CL Tenryu
DD Tokitsukaze, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Oshio, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Arashio, Shell hits 1
DD Usugumo
DD Shirayuki, Shell hits 1
DD Amagiri
Allied Ships
BB Maryland
CA Northampton
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 2
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 3, on fire
CL Honolulu, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Radford, Shell hits 1
DD Jenkins, Shell hits 2
DD Beale
DD Buchanan, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Anderson
DD Shaw, Shell hits 1
DD Tucker
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Peto
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Trout, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Albacore
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Gato
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Albacore
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Tokai Maru
Allied Ships
SS Bowfin
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Sasago Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Peto
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Gato
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
MSW W21
Allied Ships
SS Greenling
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Gato
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
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Air attack on TF at 15,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 14
B5N Kate x 24
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 4 destroyed
B5N Kate x 16 destroyed
B5N Kate x 10 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
1LT H.Vebber of 41st FS is credited with kill number 4
Allied Ships
DD Jenkins
BB Maryland, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Beale
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Gato
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
MSW W21
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Gato
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Oyo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Grayback
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Sasago Maru, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Gato
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Sasago Maru, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Grayback
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Tunny
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Sasago Maru, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Grampus
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Oh I think Arto cleared all the mines. I was happy untill Marylan took that torpedo
during the air attack. I held 2 BB in reserve at Rockhampton. As soon as enough ships
get back and refuel I'll go again. I've halted the march 3 hexes from Townsville (2 days)
Hopefully everyone will catch up and get a little rest. Most of the units still in Rockahampton
have around 40 fatigue. But in 2 days I'm loading em anyways. (The TF's can move up a little
while I try to open the way. When the TF's are 2 days out I'll order the land march to resume.
It's going to be interesting trying to coordinate this operation
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/24/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
MSW W21
Allied Ships
SS Bowfin
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
MSW W21
Allied Ships
SS Grayback
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
MSW W21
Allied Ships
SS Albacore
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 16
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 4
B-26B Marauder x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 17
Guns lost 1
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
MSW W21, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Drum
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Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 13,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
A6M3 Zero x 13
G4M1 Betty x 73
Ki-46 Dinah x 3
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 225
Attacking Level Bombers:
13 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 8
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
P-40E Warhawk x 40
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 8 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged
1LT F.Kellogg of 7th FS is credited with kill number 3
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loading the transports.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/25/42
Weather: Clear
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Allied Ships
SS Greenling
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Teiyo Maru
PC Ch 30
TK Kyokuto Maru
Allied Ships
SS Albacore, Shell hits 1
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Genyo Maru, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Bowfin, Shell hits 2
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Kenyo Maru, Shell hits 18, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 9
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 3
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged
CPT H.Johnson of 71st BS bails out and is CAPTURED
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Nissan Maru
Allied Ships
SS Bowfin
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Kokuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Silversides
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuto Maru
Allied Ships
SS Grayback
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Kenyo Maru, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Grampus
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 44
A6M3 Zero x 47
Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
B-17E Fortress x 4
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F-5A Lightning x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 4 destroyed
ENS D.Kondo of F2/2nd Daitai is credited with kill number 6
CPT F.Green of 64th BS is KILLED
Port hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
0 x B-17E Fortress at 100 feet
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Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 12,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
A6M3 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 84
Ki-46 Dinah x 3
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 3 damaged
1LT R. Kerstetter of 67th FS is credited with kill number 3
MAJ D. Brannon of 67th FS bails out and is CAPTURED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 183
Guns lost 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
20 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
21 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
20 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
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another BB TF heading for TV. Sara should arrive Rock today, All the carriers will sail
tomorrow. Transport TF's leaving port will stage them 1 day out of Rock (CAP assigned)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/26/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Tokai Maru, Shell hits 19, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Greenling, Shell hits 4
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Tatsuta Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Drum, Shell hits 2
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu
DD Hakaze
Allied Ships
SS Grampus
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Chikuma
Allied Ships
SS Grayback
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
CL Kiso
Allied Ships
SS Albacore
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Oigawa Maru
Allied Ships
SS Silversides
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Allied Ships
SS Tunny
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 33
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
DD Usugumo
Allied Ships
SS Peto
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Tokai Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Tunny
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
Allied Ships
SS Albacore
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 16
Allied Ships
SS Grayback
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Allied Ships
SS Peto
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Air attack on 43rd Division , at 11,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 4 damaged
1LT M.Saueracker of 41st FS is credited with kill number 6
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Air attack on 43rd Division , at 11,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 5 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 2 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 4 damaged
PO1 L.Obuchi of F1/252nd Daitai is credited with kill number 2
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/27/42
Weather: Rain
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Amagiri
CA Chikuma
CL Yura
Allied Ships
SS Greenling
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
DD Usugumo
Allied Ships
SS Grampus, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
Allied Ships
SS Seadragon
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Arashio
CL Tenryu
Allied Ships
SS Peto
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-29, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD Tucker, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA San Francisco
DD Shaw
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
BB Indiana
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 11
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
CA Chikuma, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 2
CA Mogami, Shell hits 1
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 2
CL Yura, Shell hits 2
CL Kiso
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Arashio
DD Usugumo, Shell hits 1
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2
BB Indiana, Shell hits 2
CA Northampton, Shell hits 3
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 1
CA Vincennes
DD Anderson, Shell hits 1
DD Benham, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Shaw, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Tucker, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
CA Chikuma, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami, Shell hits 1
CA Mikuma
CL Yura
CL Kiso
CL Tenryu, on fire
DD Arashio
DD Usugumo
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
Allied Ships
BB Washington
BB Indiana, Shell hits 2
CA Northampton
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 2
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 1
DD Anderson, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Benham, on fire
DD Shaw, on fire
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
CA Chikuma, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
CA Mogami, Shell hits 6
CA Mikuma
CL Yura, Shell hits 5
CL Kiso, Shell hits 5
CL Tenryu, on fire
DD Arashio, Shell hits 1
DD Usugumo, Shell hits 1
DD Amagiri, Shell hits 1
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB Indiana
CA Northampton, Shell hits 3, on fire
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 2, on fire
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Anderson, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Benham, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Shaw, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 16
PC Ch 17, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
PC Ch 22
PC Ch 29, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ch 30
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2, on fire
BB Indiana, Shell hits 1
CA Northampton, on fire
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 1, on fire
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Anderson, on fire, heavy damage
DD Benham, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
BB Indiana
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Peto
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 30, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ch 16
Allied Ships
SS Tunny
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Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 11,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
A6M3 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 92
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 16
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 3 damaged
1LT R. Kerstetter of 67th FS is credited with kill number 5
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 246
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 13,62
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Demodocus, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 14
Guns lost 1
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Air attack on TF at 13,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
A6M3 Zero x 13
B5N Kate x 8
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
SC 709, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Leedstown, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 57
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Grampus, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 16
Allied Ships
SS Peto
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 22
Allied Ships
SS Grampus, heavy damage
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Well lets just get this mess over with.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/28/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D Liberator x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 2 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 79
Port hits 4
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 11,61
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 40
G3M Nell x 24
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 60
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 21 destroyed
G3M Nell x 14 destroyed
G3M Nell x 7 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12 damaged
ENS S.Ferguson of VF-6 is credited with kill number 5
Allied Ships
CV Wasp
CV Saratoga, Torpedo hits 1
CV Enterprise
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 35
A6M3 Zero x 35
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 5
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 42
SBD Dauntless x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 9 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 5 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 27 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11 damaged
SBD Dauntless x 13 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 6 damaged
PO2 L.Doigawa of F1/3rd Daitai is credited with kill number 6
LCDR O.Nagaishi of F2/Tainan Daitai is KILLED
Japanese Ships
TK Sacramento Maru
AP Toei Maru
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Air attack on TF at 11,61
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 77
A6M3 Zero x 58
D3A Val x 3
B5N Kate x 11
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 10
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 52
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 9 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 5 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 5 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 44 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8 damaged
ENS D.Kondo of F2/2nd Daitai is credited with kill number 7
LT O.Gallagher of VF-71 bails out and is CAPTURED
Allied Ships
AP Kanimbla
AP President Monroe, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
AP Manunda, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 74
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Air attack on TF at 14,63
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 7 damaged
Allied Ships
SC 743
SC 742
PT 122
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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charge!! (I hope the marching units arrive the same time the sea borne ones do)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/22/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Well I hope I do not hit too many mines tonight going in (esp my own)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/23/42
Weather: Clear
Sub attack at 11,60
Japanese Ships
AP Tatsuta Maru
DD Okikaze
Allied Ships
SS Drum
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri
Allied Ships
SS Trout, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
CA Vincennes
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator x 3 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Yubari, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 12
Port hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Fumizuki
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Shikinami, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asagiri, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Mutsuki, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
DD Fumizuki, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
MSW W21
Allied Ships
BB Maryland
CA Northampton
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 1
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 1
CL Honolulu
DD Radford
DD Jenkins
DD Beale
DD Buchanan
DD Anderson
DD Shaw
DD Tucker
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 3
CA Chikuma
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami, Shell hits 6
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 4
CL Yura, Shell hits 4
CL Kiso, Shell hits 5, on fire
CL Tenryu
DD Tokitsukaze, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Oshio, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Arashio, Shell hits 1
DD Usugumo
DD Shirayuki, Shell hits 1
DD Amagiri
Allied Ships
BB Maryland
CA Northampton
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 2
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 3, on fire
CL Honolulu, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Radford, Shell hits 1
DD Jenkins, Shell hits 2
DD Beale
DD Buchanan, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Anderson
DD Shaw, Shell hits 1
DD Tucker
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Peto
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Trout, heavy damage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Albacore
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Gato
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Albacore
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Tokai Maru
Allied Ships
SS Bowfin
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Sasago Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Peto
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Gato
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
MSW W21
Allied Ships
SS Greenling
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Gato
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
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Air attack on TF at 15,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 14
B5N Kate x 24
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 4 destroyed
B5N Kate x 16 destroyed
B5N Kate x 10 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
1LT H.Vebber of 41st FS is credited with kill number 4
Allied Ships
DD Jenkins
BB Maryland, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Beale
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Gato
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
MSW W21
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Gato
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Oyo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Grayback
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Sasago Maru, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Gato
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Sasago Maru, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Grayback
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Tunny
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Sasago Maru, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Grampus
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Oh I think Arto cleared all the mines. I was happy untill Marylan took that torpedo
during the air attack. I held 2 BB in reserve at Rockhampton. As soon as enough ships
get back and refuel I'll go again. I've halted the march 3 hexes from Townsville (2 days)
Hopefully everyone will catch up and get a little rest. Most of the units still in Rockahampton
have around 40 fatigue. But in 2 days I'm loading em anyways. (The TF's can move up a little
while I try to open the way. When the TF's are 2 days out I'll order the land march to resume.
It's going to be interesting trying to coordinate this operation
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/24/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
MSW W21
Allied Ships
SS Bowfin
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
MSW W21
Allied Ships
SS Grayback
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
MSW W21
Allied Ships
SS Albacore
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 16
Allied aircraft
Hudson x 4
B-26B Marauder x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson x 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder x 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 17
Guns lost 1
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
MSW W21, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Drum
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Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 13,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
A6M3 Zero x 13
G4M1 Betty x 73
Ki-46 Dinah x 3
no losses
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 225
Attacking Level Bombers:
13 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Rockhampton at 18,71
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 8
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
P-40E Warhawk x 40
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val x 8 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk x 1 damaged
1LT F.Kellogg of 7th FS is credited with kill number 3
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loading the transports.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/25/42
Weather: Clear
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Allied Ships
SS Greenling
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Teiyo Maru
PC Ch 30
TK Kyokuto Maru
Allied Ships
SS Albacore, Shell hits 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Genyo Maru, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Bowfin, Shell hits 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Kenyo Maru, Shell hits 18, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 9
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 3
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder x 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder x 1 damaged
CPT H.Johnson of 71st BS bails out and is CAPTURED
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x B-26B Marauder at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Nissan Maru
Allied Ships
SS Bowfin
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Kokuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Silversides
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuto Maru
Allied Ships
SS Grayback
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
TK Kenyo Maru, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Grampus
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 44
A6M3 Zero x 47
Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
B-17E Fortress x 4
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F-5A Lightning x 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress x 4 destroyed
ENS D.Kondo of F2/2nd Daitai is credited with kill number 6
CPT F.Green of 64th BS is KILLED
Port hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
0 x B-17E Fortress at 100 feet
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Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 12,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
A6M3 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 84
Ki-46 Dinah x 3
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 3 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 3 damaged
1LT R. Kerstetter of 67th FS is credited with kill number 3
MAJ D. Brannon of 67th FS bails out and is CAPTURED
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 183
Guns lost 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
20 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
21 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
20 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
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another BB TF heading for TV. Sara should arrive Rock today, All the carriers will sail
tomorrow. Transport TF's leaving port will stage them 1 day out of Rock (CAP assigned)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/26/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Tokai Maru, Shell hits 19, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Greenling, Shell hits 4
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Tatsuta Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Drum, Shell hits 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu
DD Hakaze
Allied Ships
SS Grampus
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Chikuma
Allied Ships
SS Grayback
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
CL Kiso
Allied Ships
SS Albacore
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Oigawa Maru
Allied Ships
SS Silversides
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Allied Ships
SS Tunny
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 33
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
DD Usugumo
Allied Ships
SS Peto
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
AP Tokai Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Tunny
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
Allied Ships
SS Albacore
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 16
Allied Ships
SS Grayback
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Allied Ships
SS Peto
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Air attack on 43rd Division , at 11,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 4 damaged
1LT M.Saueracker of 41st FS is credited with kill number 6
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Air attack on 43rd Division , at 11,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 5 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 2 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 4 damaged
PO1 L.Obuchi of F1/252nd Daitai is credited with kill number 2
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/27/42
Weather: Rain
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Amagiri
CA Chikuma
CL Yura
Allied Ships
SS Greenling
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
DD Usugumo
Allied Ships
SS Grampus, heavy damage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
Allied Ships
SS Seadragon
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
DD Arashio
CL Tenryu
Allied Ships
SS Peto
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-29, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD Tucker, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA San Francisco
DD Shaw
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
BB Indiana
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 11
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
CA Chikuma, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 2
CA Mogami, Shell hits 1
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 2
CL Yura, Shell hits 2
CL Kiso
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Arashio
DD Usugumo, Shell hits 1
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2
BB Indiana, Shell hits 2
CA Northampton, Shell hits 3
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 1
CA Vincennes
DD Anderson, Shell hits 1
DD Benham, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Shaw, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Tucker, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
CA Chikuma, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami, Shell hits 1
CA Mikuma
CL Yura
CL Kiso
CL Tenryu, on fire
DD Arashio
DD Usugumo
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
Allied Ships
BB Washington
BB Indiana, Shell hits 2
CA Northampton
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 2
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 1
DD Anderson, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Benham, on fire
DD Shaw, on fire
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
CA Chikuma, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
CA Mogami, Shell hits 6
CA Mikuma
CL Yura, Shell hits 5
CL Kiso, Shell hits 5
CL Tenryu, on fire
DD Arashio, Shell hits 1
DD Usugumo, Shell hits 1
DD Amagiri, Shell hits 1
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB Indiana
CA Northampton, Shell hits 3, on fire
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 2, on fire
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Anderson, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Benham, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Shaw, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 16
PC Ch 17, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
PC Ch 22
PC Ch 29, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ch 30
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2, on fire
BB Indiana, Shell hits 1
CA Northampton, on fire
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 1, on fire
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Anderson, on fire, heavy damage
DD Benham, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
BB Indiana
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Peto
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 30, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ch 16
Allied Ships
SS Tunny
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 11,64
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
A6M3 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 92
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 16
Ki-46 Dinah x 4
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero x 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 1 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning x 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning x 3 damaged
1LT R. Kerstetter of 67th FS is credited with kill number 5
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 246
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
8 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
5 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
10 x G4M1 Betty at 1000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 13,62
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Demodocus, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 14
Guns lost 1
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Air attack on TF at 13,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
A6M3 Zero x 13
B5N Kate x 8
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
SC 709, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Leedstown, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 57
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Grampus, heavy damage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 16
Allied Ships
SS Peto
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 22
Allied Ships
SS Grampus, heavy damage
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Well lets just get this mess over with.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/28/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D Liberator x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 2 destroyed
B-24D Liberator x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 79
Port hits 4
Attacking Level Bombers:
2 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
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Air attack on TF at 11,61
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 40
G3M Nell x 24
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 60
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 21 destroyed
G3M Nell x 14 destroyed
G3M Nell x 7 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12 damaged
ENS S.Ferguson of VF-6 is credited with kill number 5
Allied Ships
CV Wasp
CV Saratoga, Torpedo hits 1
CV Enterprise
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
1 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 35
A6M3 Zero x 35
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 5
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 42
SBD Dauntless x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 9 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 5 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 27 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11 damaged
SBD Dauntless x 13 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 6 damaged
PO2 L.Doigawa of F1/3rd Daitai is credited with kill number 6
LCDR O.Nagaishi of F2/Tainan Daitai is KILLED
Japanese Ships
TK Sacramento Maru
AP Toei Maru
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Air attack on TF at 11,61
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 77
A6M3 Zero x 58
D3A Val x 3
B5N Kate x 11
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 10
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 52
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 9 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 5 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 destroyed
B5N Kate x 1 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 5 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 44 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8 damaged
ENS D.Kondo of F2/2nd Daitai is credited with kill number 7
LT O.Gallagher of VF-71 bails out and is CAPTURED
Allied Ships
AP Kanimbla
AP President Monroe, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
AP Manunda, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 74
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Air attack on TF at 14,63
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 7 damaged
Allied Ships
SC 743
SC 742
PT 122
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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charge!! (I hope the marching units arrive the same time the sea borne ones do)
I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!
Artos auto victory!!!
Hi, The end, Japan wins via auto victory
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/29/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
AK Serpens, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 61
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
AK Titania, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Skylark
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 20
Guns lost 1
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
B-24D Liberator x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Yubari, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tenryu, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 23
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
MSW Skylark, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 2
CA Kumano, Shell hits 2
DD Terusuki
DD Makinami, Shell hits 1
DD Hamakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Nowaki, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Asashio, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yudachi, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Suzukaze, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Nenohi
DD Wakaba, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Inazuma, Shell hits 1
DD Satsuki
DD Mochizuki, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
CV Saratoga
CV Enterprise, Shell hits 3
CV Wasp
CVE Chenango
CLAA Van Heemskerck, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Fletcher, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD LaValette, Shell hits 17, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Nicholas
DD Ammen, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Beale, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Russell, Shell hits 2
DD Porter
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
CA Mogami, Shell hits 2
CA Mikuma
CL Yura
CL Kiso
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
Allied Ships
MSW Ballarat
SC 637, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
SC 641
AP William P. Biddle, Shell hits 23, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AP Ormiston, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Orungal, Shell hits 22, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 1988
Guns lost 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CL Yura, Shell hits 1
CL Kiso
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
Allied Ships
PG Tui, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
MSW Wollongong
SC 701
AK Mintaka, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Sterope
AK Serpens, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 187
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
CA Mogami, Shell hits 6
CA Mikuma
CL Yura
CL Kiso
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
Allied Ships
SC 517, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
SC 518
AP Fuller, Shell hits 22, on fire, heavy damage
AK Titania, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
AK Diomed, Shell hits 9, on fire
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 835
Guns lost 2
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 16, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
PC Ch 22, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
CV Saratoga, Shell hits 1
CV Enterprise
CV Wasp
CVE Chenango
DD Fletcher, on fire
DD LaValette, and is sunk
DD Nicholas
DD Beale, and is sunk
DD Russell
DD Porter, Shell hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano, Shell hits 1
DD Terusuki, Shell hits 2
DD Makinami, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Hamakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Nowaki, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Asashio, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yudachi, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
DD Suzukaze, on fire
DD Nenohi
DD Wakaba, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Inazuma, Shell hits 2
DD Satsuki, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Mochizuki, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
CV Saratoga
CV Enterprise, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CV Wasp
CVE Chenango
DD Fletcher, Shell hits 29, and is sunk
DD Nicholas, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Russell, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Porter
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
AK Electra, Torpedo hits 1
AK Mercury
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 45
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
DD Russell, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
AK Alkes, Torpedo hits 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 5
Guns lost 1
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
PT 143
PT 162
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 46
A6M3 Zero x 44
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3
Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 2
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F-5A Lightning x 2 damaged
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 46
A6M3 Zero x 44
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3
Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 2
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina x 2 damaged
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Air attack on TF at 13,62
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 11
G4M1 Betty x 56
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 16 damaged
Allied Ships
AP President Adams, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Heywood, Torpedo hits 1
APD Stringham, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
APD McKean, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
APD Little, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
APD Colhoun, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP George F. Elliot, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Zane
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 187
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF at 10,61
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 49
A6M3 Zero x 46
D3A Val x 4
G4M1 Betty x 24
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CV Enterprise, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 39
A6M3 Zero x 44
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3
Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 2
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F-5A Lightning x 2 damaged
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 39
A6M3 Zero x 44
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
no losses
no losses
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 39
A6M3 Zero x 44
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
SBD Dauntless x 36
TBF Avenger x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 7 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 16 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 32 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 15 damaged
TBF Avenger x 15 destroyed
ENS D.Kondo of F2/2nd Daitai is credited with kill number 8
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami, Bomb hits 1
CA Mikuma, Bomb hits 1
CL Yura
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 43
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 17
SBD Dauntless x 22
TBF Avenger x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 4 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 23 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 6 damaged
TBF Avenger x 13 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 4 damaged
ENS S. Matsuki of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 9
ENS D.Kondo of F2/2nd Daitai is KILLED
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Air attack on TF at 10,61
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18
G3M Nell x 3
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
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My mighty PT boat TF arrived after the fighting. Enterprise sunk after air attack.
(However an amazing number of troops did arrive. Just need the rest to unload/march
before Japanese attack tomorrow.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/30/42
Weather: Clear
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
DD Porter
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
Allied Ships
AK Mercury, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 10
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
AP Calvert, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
SC 738
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 30
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-7
Allied Ships
SC 705
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-7
Allied Ships
SC 643
PT 157
SC 707
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi
CA Nachi
CL Naka
CL Abukuma
CL Tatsuta
DD Kiyonami
DD Kagero
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Hibiki
DD Hatakaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 114
PT 122
PT 143
PT 157
PT 162
PT 167
SC 639, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 643, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 707
SC 740
SC 741
SC 742, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 743
SC 744
SC 751
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Shell hits 2
CA Nachi
CL Naka
CL Abukuma
CL Tatsuta
DD Kiyonami
DD Kagero
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Hibiki
DD Hatakaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
DD Porter, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi
CA Nachi
CL Naka
CL Abukuma
CL Tatsuta
DD Kiyonami
DD Kagero
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Hibiki
DD Hatakaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 114, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT 122
PT 143, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT 157
PT 162
PT 167
SC 639, and is sunk
SC 643, and is sunk
SC 707
SC 740
SC 741
SC 742, and is sunk
SC 743
SC 744
SC 751, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano, Shell hits 51, on fire, heavy damage
CL Yura
CL Kiso, Shell hits 8, on fire
DD Hamakaze, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashio
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
CL Cleveland, Shell hits 38, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
SC 706, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
AP President Monroe
AP Manunda, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Demodocus, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 35
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano, on fire, heavy damage
CL Yura
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Hamakaze, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashio
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
MSW Ballarat, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
SC 641, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano, on fire, heavy damage
CL Yura
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Hamakaze, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashio
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
MSW Wollongong, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
SC 701, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AK Sterope
AK Serpens, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CL Yura
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Hamakaze, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashio
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
MSW Herald
SC 750, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
AP Pierce
AK Rhesus, Shell hits 39, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Gainsar, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 831
Guns lost 1
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
SC 641, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
AK Neleus, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 33
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
AK Sculptor, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
MSW Requisite
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 20
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
AK Alhena, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 51
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Air attack on 43rd Division , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-R Irving x 1
no losses
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Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
no losses
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 51
A6M3 Zero x 45
D3A Val x 6
G4M1 Betty x 42
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
PG Moa, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Adhara, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Cairns, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 648, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Mungana, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Mildura, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 122
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 3
G3M Nell x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
APD Little, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP George F. Elliot, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 23
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
G3M Nell x 6
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 4 damaged
Allied Ships
DMS Zane, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
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Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
no losses
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 46
A6M3 Zero x 42
D3A Val x 5
G4M1 Betty x 51
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
AP George Clymer, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Ipswich, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Bellatrix, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Calvert, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
SC 749
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 79
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano, heavy damage
CL Yura
CL Kiso
DD Hamakaze, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashio
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
AP President Monroe, Shell hits 20, on fire, heavy damage
AP Manunda, on fire, heavy damage
AK Demodocus, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 98012 troops, 1277 guns, 50 vehicles
Defending force 69660 troops, 581 guns, 65 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 130
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Ground combat at Townsville
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 53737 troops, 569 guns, 2 vehicles
Defending force 134811 troops, 1485 guns, 272 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 6
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Jeez this game was over the turn he captured TV. I never could have mustered 2-1 versus
135k
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/31/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-7
Allied Ships
AP Manunda, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CL Yura
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
AP President Monroe, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AK Demodocus, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 298
Guns lost 6
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CL Yura
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
AK Sterope, Shell hits 26, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 238
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CL Yura
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
MSW Herald, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AP Pierce, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 182
Guns lost 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CL Yura
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
SC 518, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
AK Diomed, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CL Yura
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
MSW Lismore, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
SC 520, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC 642
AK Allioth, Shell hits 1, on fire
AK Alkes, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AK Grumium, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 6
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CL Yura
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
MSW Requisite
SC 644
SC 647
AK Sculptor, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AK Naos, on fire
AK Rotanin, Shell hits 19, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 209
Guns lost 1
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
AP President Polk
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
Allied Ships
AP Katoomba, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
AK Arided, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Nachi
DD Kuroshio
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish, Shell hits 1, on fire
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-7
Allied Ships
SC 642
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
AK Arided, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 699
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Air attack on 43rd Division , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-R Irving x 2
no losses
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
no losses
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Air attack on TF at 20,68
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
SBD Dauntless x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
SBD Dauntless x 4 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 9 damaged
ENS K. Okabe of EI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 3
LCDR F.Erickson of VS-72 is KILLED
Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku
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Air attack on TF at 20,68
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
SBD Dauntless x 7
TBF Avenger x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 5 damaged
TBF Avenger x 4 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 4 damaged
ENS K. Okabe of EI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 4
Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on TF at 19,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 22
B5N Kate x 16
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 28
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 9 destroyed
D3A Val x 8 damaged
B5N Kate x 8 destroyed
B5N Kate x 7 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 destroyed
CPT K.Alford of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 5
MAJ J. Dobbin of VMF-224 is KILLED
Allied Ships
CV Saratoga, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CVE Chenango
CV Wasp, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
G3M Nell x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Alkaid
AP Heywood, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 54
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
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Air attack on 43rd Division , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-R Irving x 1
no losses
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Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
no losses
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36
A6M3 Zero x 42
D3A Val x 6
G4M1 Betty x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AP President Polk, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Mercury, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
SC 704, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC 705
AK Electra, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Pursuit, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 68
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 109770 troops, 1287 guns, 272 vehicles
Defending force 75913 troops, 620 guns, 65 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 573
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 3431
Guns lost 5
Vehicles lost 1
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Ground combat at Townsville
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 55121 troops, 591 guns, 1 vehicles
Defending force 133803 troops, 1484 guns, 272 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 5
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 19
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Well where is the auto end? (Game ended following day)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/29/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
AK Serpens, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 61
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
AK Titania, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Skylark
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 20
Guns lost 1
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
B-24D Liberator x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator x 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Yubari, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tenryu, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 23
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
MSW Skylark, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 2
CA Kumano, Shell hits 2
DD Terusuki
DD Makinami, Shell hits 1
DD Hamakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Nowaki, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Asashio, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yudachi, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Suzukaze, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Nenohi
DD Wakaba, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Inazuma, Shell hits 1
DD Satsuki
DD Mochizuki, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
CV Saratoga
CV Enterprise, Shell hits 3
CV Wasp
CVE Chenango
CLAA Van Heemskerck, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Fletcher, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD LaValette, Shell hits 17, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Nicholas
DD Ammen, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Beale, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Russell, Shell hits 2
DD Porter
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
CA Mogami, Shell hits 2
CA Mikuma
CL Yura
CL Kiso
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
Allied Ships
MSW Ballarat
SC 637, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
SC 641
AP William P. Biddle, Shell hits 23, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AP Ormiston, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Orungal, Shell hits 22, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 1988
Guns lost 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CL Yura, Shell hits 1
CL Kiso
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
Allied Ships
PG Tui, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
MSW Wollongong
SC 701
AK Mintaka, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Sterope
AK Serpens, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 187
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
CA Mogami, Shell hits 6
CA Mikuma
CL Yura
CL Kiso
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
Allied Ships
SC 517, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
SC 518
AP Fuller, Shell hits 22, on fire, heavy damage
AK Titania, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
AK Diomed, Shell hits 9, on fire
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 835
Guns lost 2
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 16, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
PC Ch 22, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
CV Saratoga, Shell hits 1
CV Enterprise
CV Wasp
CVE Chenango
DD Fletcher, on fire
DD LaValette, and is sunk
DD Nicholas
DD Beale, and is sunk
DD Russell
DD Porter, Shell hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano, Shell hits 1
DD Terusuki, Shell hits 2
DD Makinami, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Hamakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Nowaki, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Asashio, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yudachi, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
DD Suzukaze, on fire
DD Nenohi
DD Wakaba, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Inazuma, Shell hits 2
DD Satsuki, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Mochizuki, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
CV Saratoga
CV Enterprise, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CV Wasp
CVE Chenango
DD Fletcher, Shell hits 29, and is sunk
DD Nicholas, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Russell, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Porter
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
AK Electra, Torpedo hits 1
AK Mercury
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 45
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
DD Russell, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
AK Alkes, Torpedo hits 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 5
Guns lost 1
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
PT 143
PT 162
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 46
A6M3 Zero x 44
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3
Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 2
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F-5A Lightning x 2 damaged
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 46
A6M3 Zero x 44
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3
Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 2
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina x 2 damaged
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Air attack on TF at 13,62
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 11
G4M1 Betty x 56
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 16 damaged
Allied Ships
AP President Adams, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Heywood, Torpedo hits 1
APD Stringham, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
APD McKean, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
APD Little, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
APD Colhoun, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP George F. Elliot, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Zane
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 187
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF at 10,61
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 49
A6M3 Zero x 46
D3A Val x 4
G4M1 Betty x 24
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CV Enterprise, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on Townsville , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 39
A6M3 Zero x 44
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3
Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 2
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
F-5A Lightning x 2 damaged
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 39
A6M3 Zero x 44
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
no losses
no losses
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 39
A6M3 Zero x 44
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
SBD Dauntless x 36
TBF Avenger x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 7 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 16 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 32 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 15 damaged
TBF Avenger x 15 destroyed
ENS D.Kondo of F2/2nd Daitai is credited with kill number 8
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami, Bomb hits 1
CA Mikuma, Bomb hits 1
CL Yura
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 43
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 3
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 17
SBD Dauntless x 22
TBF Avenger x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero x 4 damaged
A6M3 Zero x 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 23 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 6 damaged
TBF Avenger x 13 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 4 damaged
ENS S. Matsuki of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 9
ENS D.Kondo of F2/2nd Daitai is KILLED
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Air attack on TF at 10,61
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18
G3M Nell x 3
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
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My mighty PT boat TF arrived after the fighting. Enterprise sunk after air attack.
(However an amazing number of troops did arrive. Just need the rest to unload/march
before Japanese attack tomorrow.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/30/42
Weather: Clear
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
DD Porter
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
Allied Ships
AK Mercury, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 10
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
AP Calvert, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
SC 738
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 30
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-7
Allied Ships
SC 705
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-7
Allied Ships
SC 643
PT 157
SC 707
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi
CA Nachi
CL Naka
CL Abukuma
CL Tatsuta
DD Kiyonami
DD Kagero
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Hibiki
DD Hatakaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 114
PT 122
PT 143
PT 157
PT 162
PT 167
SC 639, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 643, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 707
SC 740
SC 741
SC 742, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 743
SC 744
SC 751
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi, Shell hits 2
CA Nachi
CL Naka
CL Abukuma
CL Tatsuta
DD Kiyonami
DD Kagero
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Hibiki
DD Hatakaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
DD Porter, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi
CA Nachi
CL Naka
CL Abukuma
CL Tatsuta
DD Kiyonami
DD Kagero
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Hibiki
DD Hatakaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT 114, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT 122
PT 143, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT 157
PT 162
PT 167
SC 639, and is sunk
SC 643, and is sunk
SC 707
SC 740
SC 741
SC 742, and is sunk
SC 743
SC 744
SC 751, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano, Shell hits 51, on fire, heavy damage
CL Yura
CL Kiso, Shell hits 8, on fire
DD Hamakaze, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashio
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
CL Cleveland, Shell hits 38, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
SC 706, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
AP President Monroe
AP Manunda, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Demodocus, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 35
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano, on fire, heavy damage
CL Yura
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Hamakaze, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashio
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
MSW Ballarat, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
SC 641, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano, on fire, heavy damage
CL Yura
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Hamakaze, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashio
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
MSW Wollongong, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
SC 701, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AK Sterope
AK Serpens, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CL Yura
CL Kiso, on fire
DD Hamakaze, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashio
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
MSW Herald
SC 750, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
AP Pierce
AK Rhesus, Shell hits 39, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Gainsar, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 831
Guns lost 1
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
SC 641, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
AK Neleus, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 33
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
AK Sculptor, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
MSW Requisite
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 20
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
AK Alhena, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 51
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Air attack on 43rd Division , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-R Irving x 1
no losses
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Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
no losses
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 51
A6M3 Zero x 45
D3A Val x 6
G4M1 Betty x 42
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
PG Moa, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Adhara, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Cairns, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 648, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Mungana, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Mildura, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 122
Attacking Level Bombers:
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 3
G3M Nell x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 1 destroyed
G3M Nell x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
APD Little, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP George F. Elliot, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 23
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
2 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
G3M Nell x 6
J1N1-R Irving x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 4 damaged
Allied Ships
DMS Zane, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
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Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
no losses
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 46
A6M3 Zero x 42
D3A Val x 5
G4M1 Betty x 51
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 6 damaged
Allied Ships
AP George Clymer, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Ipswich, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Bellatrix, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Calvert, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
SC 749
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 79
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano, heavy damage
CL Yura
CL Kiso
DD Hamakaze, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashio
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
AP President Monroe, Shell hits 20, on fire, heavy damage
AP Manunda, on fire, heavy damage
AK Demodocus, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 98012 troops, 1277 guns, 50 vehicles
Defending force 69660 troops, 581 guns, 65 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 130
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Ground combat at Townsville
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 53737 troops, 569 guns, 2 vehicles
Defending force 134811 troops, 1485 guns, 272 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 6
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Jeez this game was over the turn he captured TV. I never could have mustered 2-1 versus
135k
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/31/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-7
Allied Ships
AP Manunda, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CL Yura
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
AP President Monroe, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AK Demodocus, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 298
Guns lost 6
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CL Yura
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
AK Sterope, Shell hits 26, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 238
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CL Yura
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
MSW Herald, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AP Pierce, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 182
Guns lost 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CL Yura
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
SC 518, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
AK Diomed, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CL Yura
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
MSW Lismore, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
SC 520, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC 642
AK Allioth, Shell hits 1, on fire
AK Alkes, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AK Grumium, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 6
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose
BB Hyuga
CL Yura
DD Shigure
DD Nenohi
DD Amagiri
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
Allied Ships
MSW Requisite
SC 644
SC 647
AK Sculptor, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AK Naos, on fire
AK Rotanin, Shell hits 19, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 209
Guns lost 1
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
AP President Polk
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
Allied Ships
AP Katoomba, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-36
Allied Ships
AK Arided, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
CA Nachi
DD Kuroshio
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish, Shell hits 1, on fire
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-7
Allied Ships
SC 642
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Sub attack near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese Ships
SS I-121, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
AK Arided, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC 699
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Air attack on 43rd Division , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-R Irving x 2
no losses
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Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
no losses
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Air attack on TF at 20,68
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
SBD Dauntless x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1 damaged
SBD Dauntless x 4 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 9 damaged
ENS K. Okabe of EI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 3
LCDR F.Erickson of VS-72 is KILLED
Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku
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Air attack on TF at 20,68
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
SBD Dauntless x 7
TBF Avenger x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2 destroyed
SBD Dauntless x 5 damaged
TBF Avenger x 4 destroyed
TBF Avenger x 4 damaged
ENS K. Okabe of EI-1 Daitai is credited with kill number 4
Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on TF at 19,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 22
B5N Kate x 16
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 28
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero x 1 destroyed
D3A Val x 9 destroyed
D3A Val x 8 damaged
B5N Kate x 8 destroyed
B5N Kate x 7 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3 destroyed
CPT K.Alford of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 5
MAJ J. Dobbin of VMF-224 is KILLED
Allied Ships
CV Saratoga, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CVE Chenango
CV Wasp, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
G3M Nell x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell x 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Alkaid
AP Heywood, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 54
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell at 200 feet
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Air attack on 43rd Division , at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-R Irving x 1
no losses
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Air attack on 169th Regimental Combat Team, at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46 Dinah x 2
no losses
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Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 10,62
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36
A6M3 Zero x 42
D3A Val x 6
G4M1 Betty x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AP President Polk, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Mercury, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
SC 704, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC 705
AK Electra, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Pursuit, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 68
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty at 200 feet
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Ground combat at Townsville
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 109770 troops, 1287 guns, 272 vehicles
Defending force 75913 troops, 620 guns, 65 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 573
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 3431
Guns lost 5
Vehicles lost 1
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Ground combat at Townsville
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 55121 troops, 591 guns, 1 vehicles
Defending force 133803 troops, 1484 guns, 272 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 5
Allied ground losses:
Men lost 19
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Well where is the auto end? (Game ended following day)
I'm not retreating, I'm attacking in a different direction!