Forbidden: The Billionaire's Virgin Princess - Tales of a 3 on 2
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RE: Update
I wonder if they might be headed to Munda rather than Tulagi. Munda would keep them within CAP from Rabaul.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
This is one Czech that doesn't bounce.
RE: Update
That is some food for thought there Marc.
I think were only going to use the SAG, and move the carriers back out of strike range. Harvey and I don't think we should reveal carriers on the invasion force yet. I am guessing Mike feels the same way. He is back, and will be able to chime in and do his portion this evening.
Harvey basically said just using the SAG accomplishes the same thing without revealing our carriers. Sounds reasonable to me.
I think were only going to use the SAG, and move the carriers back out of strike range. Harvey and I don't think we should reveal carriers on the invasion force yet. I am guessing Mike feels the same way. He is back, and will be able to chime in and do his portion this evening.
Harvey basically said just using the SAG accomplishes the same thing without revealing our carriers. Sounds reasonable to me.
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RE: Update
I do indeed feel the same way, some xAKs are not worth telling them our CVs are there. Now, if the SAG shows there are some CVs out there after they trash the transports, then, yes, indeed.

RE: Update
Been a while since updating, but given the traffic, seems like it is worthwhile
Burma
The Burma div w/Burma command currently holding the line between Pegu and Moulmein. They have taken a beating and expect a Jap deliberate attack in the next turn or two. They still have two forts despite the casualties taken. The weather has been Thunderstorms so not real interested in bombing but and playing cat and mouse with the Zeros and Oscars. I have Hurricanes arriving in numbers to be able to retrograde the 3rd AVG in the next run with intent to upgrade and send to China. Have forces to blunt/react to airborne assault at Magwe, Mandalay and Meiktila. May try to get some reinforcements into Akyab to help with the defense of Burma. Have moved bomber and fighter units into Northern Burma to help with the defense. Still an economy of force exercise.
Malaya
Holed up in Singapore waiting for the Japs to cross the causeway.
DEI
Have relocated 223rd RAF HQ to Praboemoelih. It almost ready to perform operations in support of Palembang with aviation support, ground forces, and fortification levels to make it useful. Oosthaven is relatively undefended but see no way to reinforce significantly. Training the AFs and have surface elements postured to help with the defense of Java.
India
I am building forts and positioning two locations for a concentrations of armored reserves to support defense of India. I am moving the remaining elements of the 17th Div to Dimpur to eventually combine the the div when the 63rd Bde eventually retreats out of Burma. Reinforcing Diego Garcia with a CD detachment and a Bde.
Australia
Have three armored units at Alice Springs. Two more Cav regts and a Corps hq are enroute. Intent is to facilitate defense and eventual withdrawal of force from Darwin to Tennant Creek. A-24s and P-40Es at Darwin took it in the shorts this last turn, we'll have another go at the various Jap fleets in the area this turn.
NG
Repositioning SAG in Coral Sea to be within striking range of Guadalcanal this next turn. Will try to get the CD detachment ashore at PM this turn. Need a BF/ more support there.
Burma
The Burma div w/Burma command currently holding the line between Pegu and Moulmein. They have taken a beating and expect a Jap deliberate attack in the next turn or two. They still have two forts despite the casualties taken. The weather has been Thunderstorms so not real interested in bombing but and playing cat and mouse with the Zeros and Oscars. I have Hurricanes arriving in numbers to be able to retrograde the 3rd AVG in the next run with intent to upgrade and send to China. Have forces to blunt/react to airborne assault at Magwe, Mandalay and Meiktila. May try to get some reinforcements into Akyab to help with the defense of Burma. Have moved bomber and fighter units into Northern Burma to help with the defense. Still an economy of force exercise.
Malaya
Holed up in Singapore waiting for the Japs to cross the causeway.
DEI
Have relocated 223rd RAF HQ to Praboemoelih. It almost ready to perform operations in support of Palembang with aviation support, ground forces, and fortification levels to make it useful. Oosthaven is relatively undefended but see no way to reinforce significantly. Training the AFs and have surface elements postured to help with the defense of Java.
India
I am building forts and positioning two locations for a concentrations of armored reserves to support defense of India. I am moving the remaining elements of the 17th Div to Dimpur to eventually combine the the div when the 63rd Bde eventually retreats out of Burma. Reinforcing Diego Garcia with a CD detachment and a Bde.
Australia
Have three armored units at Alice Springs. Two more Cav regts and a Corps hq are enroute. Intent is to facilitate defense and eventual withdrawal of force from Darwin to Tennant Creek. A-24s and P-40Es at Darwin took it in the shorts this last turn, we'll have another go at the various Jap fleets in the area this turn.
NG
Repositioning SAG in Coral Sea to be within striking range of Guadalcanal this next turn. Will try to get the CD detachment ashore at PM this turn. Need a BF/ more support there.
"Life is tough, it's even tougher when you're stupid" -SGT John M. Stryker, USMC
RE: Update
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 18, 42
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ASW attack near San Clemente Island at 225,79
Japanese Ships
SS I-19
Allied Ships
AMC Monowai, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Sunadmiral
xAP Lycaon
xAK Silksworth
xAK Nisqually
xAK Steel Worker
xAK Lancaster
AM Matai
SS I-19 launches 2 torpedoes at AMC Monowai
AM Matai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Matai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Matai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Matai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Matai fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Darwin at 74,123
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 10
DMS W-14
DMS W-13
xAK Kiyo Maru
xAK Mansyu Maru
xAK Hague Maru
DD Asakaze
TB Hatsukari
PB Akitsui Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-36, hits 1
SS S-36 is sighted by escort
S-36 bottoming out ....
DD Asakaze attacking submerged sub ....
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Akitsui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Akitsui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Akitsui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Akitsui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Akitsui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Akitsui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Cape Gloucester at 101,124
Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
DD Hatsukaze
DD Amatsukaze
DD Hayashio
Allied Ships
SS S-28
SS S-28 launches 4 torpedoes at CVL Ryujo
S-28 diving deep ....
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hayashio attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Darwin at 76,124
Japanese Ships
CL Abukuma
DD Arare
DD Tanikaze
Allied Ships
SS S-34, hits 3
SS S-34 is sighted by escort
DD Arare fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Oosthaven at 46,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-154
Allied Ships
xAK Bhima, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PG Yarra
SS I-154 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Bhima
PG Yarra fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Yarra attacking submerged sub ....
PG Yarra fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Yarra fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Yarra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Darwin at 76,124
Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku
CL Abukuma
DD Arare
DD Tanikaze
Allied Ships
SS S-34, hits 2
SS S-34 launches 4 torpedoes at CV Zuikaku
S-34 bottoming out ....
DD Arare fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Tanikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Tanikaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Toungoo , at 57,50
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Balikpapan , at 64,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
G4M1 Betty x 24
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 10
Runway hits 44
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 56
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 32
Aircraft Attacking:
28 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Toungoo , at 57,50
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Donggala at 67,97
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 9
Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Fumizuki
CL Natori
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x 139WH-3 bombing from 9000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 300 kg SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
E13A1 Jake x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 19000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Balikpapan , at 64,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 19000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 19000 feet
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Darwin at 76,124
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 37
E13A1 Jake x 2
Allied aircraft
A-24 Banshee x 11
P-40E Warhawk x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-24 Banshee: 4 destroyed, 5 damaged
A-24 Banshee: 1 destroyed by flak
P-40E Warhawk: 4 destroyed
Japanese Ships
CV Soryu
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 12 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Chitose-1 with E13A1 Jake (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Darwin at 76,124
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36
E13A1 Jake x 1
Allied aircraft
A-24 Banshee x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-24 Banshee: 5 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 with A6M2 Zero (10 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Chitose-1 with E13A1 Jake (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
E13A1 Jake x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 19000 feet *
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Afternoon Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
E13A1 Jake x 2
G4M1 Betty x 9
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-24 Banshee: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
G4M1 Betty x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
xAP Sarpedonia
AM Mildura
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Cebu , at 80,86
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 5
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Ground combat at Ichang (83,48)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1125 troops, 140 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1111
Defending force 83575 troops, 602 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1691
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
11th RGC Temp. Division
18th Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
14th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th RGC Temp. Division
2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
51st Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion
1st Mortar Battalion
8th Ind. Engineer Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
11th Army
52nd Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion
Defending units:
32nd Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
18th Chinese Corps
8th Chinese Corps
59th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
87th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
94th Chinese Corps
33rd Group Army
26th Group Army
39th Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Cagayan (79,89)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11801 troops, 100 guns, 39 vehicles, Assault Value = 478
Defending force 8241 troops, 45 guns, 50 vehicles, Assault Value = 261
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
146th Infantry Regiment
21st/A Division
Kimura Det
21st/B Division
Defending units:
103rd PA Infantry Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Regiment
3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Division
Cagayan USAAF Base Force
III Philippine Corps
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Ground combat at 56,54 (near Moulmein)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 470 troops, 50 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 724
Defending force 8176 troops, 78 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 140
Assaulting units:
112th Infantry Regiment
55th Engineer Regiment
33rd Division
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
55th Mountain Gun Regiment
15th Army
21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
1st Burma Division
Burma Command
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ASW attack near San Clemente Island at 225,79
Japanese Ships
SS I-19
Allied Ships
AMC Monowai, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Sunadmiral
xAP Lycaon
xAK Silksworth
xAK Nisqually
xAK Steel Worker
xAK Lancaster
AM Matai
SS I-19 launches 2 torpedoes at AMC Monowai
AM Matai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Matai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Matai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Matai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Matai fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Darwin at 74,123
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 10
DMS W-14
DMS W-13
xAK Kiyo Maru
xAK Mansyu Maru
xAK Hague Maru
DD Asakaze
TB Hatsukari
PB Akitsui Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-36, hits 1
SS S-36 is sighted by escort
S-36 bottoming out ....
DD Asakaze attacking submerged sub ....
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Akitsui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Akitsui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Akitsui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Akitsui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Akitsui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Akitsui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Cape Gloucester at 101,124
Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
DD Hatsukaze
DD Amatsukaze
DD Hayashio
Allied Ships
SS S-28
SS S-28 launches 4 torpedoes at CVL Ryujo
S-28 diving deep ....
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hayashio attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Darwin at 76,124
Japanese Ships
CL Abukuma
DD Arare
DD Tanikaze
Allied Ships
SS S-34, hits 3
SS S-34 is sighted by escort
DD Arare fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Oosthaven at 46,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-154
Allied Ships
xAK Bhima, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PG Yarra
SS I-154 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Bhima
PG Yarra fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Yarra attacking submerged sub ....
PG Yarra fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Yarra fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Yarra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Darwin at 76,124
Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku
CL Abukuma
DD Arare
DD Tanikaze
Allied Ships
SS S-34, hits 2
SS S-34 launches 4 torpedoes at CV Zuikaku
S-34 bottoming out ....
DD Arare fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Tanikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Tanikaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Toungoo , at 57,50
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Balikpapan , at 64,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
G4M1 Betty x 24
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 10
Runway hits 44
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 56
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 32
Aircraft Attacking:
28 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Toungoo , at 57,50
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Donggala at 67,97
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 9
Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Fumizuki
CL Natori
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x 139WH-3 bombing from 9000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 300 kg SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
E13A1 Jake x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 19000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Balikpapan , at 64,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 19000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 19000 feet
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Darwin at 76,124
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 37
E13A1 Jake x 2
Allied aircraft
A-24 Banshee x 11
P-40E Warhawk x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-24 Banshee: 4 destroyed, 5 damaged
A-24 Banshee: 1 destroyed by flak
P-40E Warhawk: 4 destroyed
Japanese Ships
CV Soryu
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 12 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Chitose-1 with E13A1 Jake (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Darwin at 76,124
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36
E13A1 Jake x 1
Allied aircraft
A-24 Banshee x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-24 Banshee: 5 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 with A6M2 Zero (10 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Chitose-1 with E13A1 Jake (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
E13A1 Jake x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 19000 feet *
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Afternoon Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
E13A1 Jake x 2
G4M1 Betty x 9
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-24 Banshee: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
G4M1 Betty x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
xAP Sarpedonia
AM Mildura
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Cebu , at 80,86
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 5
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Ground combat at Ichang (83,48)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1125 troops, 140 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1111
Defending force 83575 troops, 602 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1691
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
11th RGC Temp. Division
18th Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
14th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th RGC Temp. Division
2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
51st Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion
1st Mortar Battalion
8th Ind. Engineer Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
11th Army
52nd Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion
Defending units:
32nd Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
18th Chinese Corps
8th Chinese Corps
59th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
87th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
94th Chinese Corps
33rd Group Army
26th Group Army
39th Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Cagayan (79,89)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11801 troops, 100 guns, 39 vehicles, Assault Value = 478
Defending force 8241 troops, 45 guns, 50 vehicles, Assault Value = 261
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
146th Infantry Regiment
21st/A Division
Kimura Det
21st/B Division
Defending units:
103rd PA Infantry Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Regiment
3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Division
Cagayan USAAF Base Force
III Philippine Corps
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Ground combat at 56,54 (near Moulmein)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 470 troops, 50 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 724
Defending force 8176 troops, 78 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 140
Assaulting units:
112th Infantry Regiment
55th Engineer Regiment
33rd Division
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
55th Mountain Gun Regiment
15th Army
21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
1st Burma Division
Burma Command
Life is tough. The sooner you realize that, the easier it will be.
RE: Update
It could have been a rough day for the Japs.
A smoking Zuikaku had a torp fired at her, but missed.
Ryujo (in the Bismark Sea) had a torp fired at her, but it missed as well.
Harvey's Banshees could have put a bomb or two in Soryu.. but missed as well.
Balikpapan, Manila, Darwin, and Cebu were all targets of Jap bombers this last turn.
Harvey's bombers missed some DDs in the Makassar Straight as well...I saw that like it is his fault. Let me assure you, it is not.
Darwin is now swarming with Japs..Japs on ships. Didn't land this turn, but that is def their target.
We were planning on moving the USN CVs just outside of PM to see if the Ryujo TF comes down the coast and surprise them. However, we processed the turn without me updating my moves!![X(] Oh well, we can chaulk it up to a failed radio operator.

A smoking Zuikaku had a torp fired at her, but missed.
Ryujo (in the Bismark Sea) had a torp fired at her, but it missed as well.
Harvey's Banshees could have put a bomb or two in Soryu.. but missed as well.
Balikpapan, Manila, Darwin, and Cebu were all targets of Jap bombers this last turn.
Harvey's bombers missed some DDs in the Makassar Straight as well...I saw that like it is his fault. Let me assure you, it is not.
Darwin is now swarming with Japs..Japs on ships. Didn't land this turn, but that is def their target.
We were planning on moving the USN CVs just outside of PM to see if the Ryujo TF comes down the coast and surprise them. However, we processed the turn without me updating my moves!![X(] Oh well, we can chaulk it up to a failed radio operator.

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sooo...
We had a golf tourny today put on by the company that does my audit.. yada yada..
In Wichita Kansas. We were very close to McConnell Airforce Base.. tankers fly in and out all day...however...
A B17, B24, AND P51 were flying around!!!!!!!!! So close, you could almost see the pilot in the B24. Things of BEAUTY...
They were flying around and my smart phone was in my bag.. scrambled and missed the B17 and P51 pictures... and then a B24 showed up, so I RAN back to get it finally and got a picture as it was turning away. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. The sound was BEAUTIFUL.. did some research, and I THINK they're going to be at the Wichita Air Show... this guy is going and taking pictures... the gentleman in my group was from Wichita.. retired coop mgr.. said they give retired vets rides all of the time in the area...wonder how a non vet, non military person (me) could get a ride.. I am guessing I should look into it...
Sorry I missed it when it was DIRECTLY overhead...

We had a golf tourny today put on by the company that does my audit.. yada yada..
In Wichita Kansas. We were very close to McConnell Airforce Base.. tankers fly in and out all day...however...
A B17, B24, AND P51 were flying around!!!!!!!!! So close, you could almost see the pilot in the B24. Things of BEAUTY...
They were flying around and my smart phone was in my bag.. scrambled and missed the B17 and P51 pictures... and then a B24 showed up, so I RAN back to get it finally and got a picture as it was turning away. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. The sound was BEAUTIFUL.. did some research, and I THINK they're going to be at the Wichita Air Show... this guy is going and taking pictures... the gentleman in my group was from Wichita.. retired coop mgr.. said they give retired vets rides all of the time in the area...wonder how a non vet, non military person (me) could get a ride.. I am guessing I should look into it...
Sorry I missed it when it was DIRECTLY overhead...

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btw...
joke of the day...
How do you piss your wife off during sex?
joke of the day...
How do you piss your wife off during sex?
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RE: Update
I will bite... Have a klaxon email sound for when your opponent emails your next turn and he emails it back to you and the computer is within earshot?

RE: Update
lol.. nope.
Call her during the middle of it and tell her what you're doing. [:D][:D]
Call her during the middle of it and tell her what you're doing. [:D][:D]
Life is tough. The sooner you realize that, the easier it will be.
RE: Update
Then my buddy told once, that him and his wife do it doggy style. He sits up and begs. And she rolls over and plays dead.
This is one Czech that doesn't bounce.
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ORIGINAL: jeffk3510
lol.. nope.
Call her during the middle of it and tell her what you're doing. [:D][:D]
[&o][&o]
RE: Update
I have plenty more for you GJ.. you just ask away
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RE: Update
Japs landed at Darwin.. the have a nice mix of beat up ships... Mutsu took a lot of shots, but I am not sure how much damage.
They landed two tank btn, 38th Div, and 4th Division.
They also bombed Palembang, Manila, and Burma areas again this turn.
KB moved back north away from Darwin.. not sure why they were in the Darwin hex last turn.
Lot of subs shot fish this turn but zero results. Most if not all of the approaches in the DEI have a sub in the proximity.

They landed two tank btn, 38th Div, and 4th Division.
They also bombed Palembang, Manila, and Burma areas again this turn.
KB moved back north away from Darwin.. not sure why they were in the Darwin hex last turn.
Lot of subs shot fish this turn but zero results. Most if not all of the approaches in the DEI have a sub in the proximity.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 19, 42
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Pre-Invasion action off Darwin (76,124) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
188 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 2
CL Tama, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Shiokaze, Shell hits 1
DD Asakaze
xAKL Kokuyo Maru
xAKL Indus Maru
TB Hatsukari
PB Yokae Maru
PB Seki Maru #3
PB Suyozai Maru
PB Akitsui Maru
SC Ch 13
APD Fuji
xAK Rokko Maru
CS Chitose
xAK Yuri Maru
Japanese ground losses:
78 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Emery Point Fortress firing at BB Mutsu
BB Mutsu firing at Emery Point Fortress
Emery Point Fortress firing at CL Tama
CL Tama firing at Emery Point Fortress
Emery Point Fortress firing at DD Shiokaze
DD Shiokaze firing at Emery Point Fortress
DD Asakaze firing at 2nd RAN Base Force
2nd RAN Base Force firing at DD Asakaze
6" Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kokuyo Maru at 10,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
4" CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 10,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 10,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
4" CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 10,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
TB Hatsukari fired at enemy guns
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging TB Hatsukari at 2,000 yards
PB Yokae Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Yokae Maru at 2,000 yards
PB Seki Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Suyozai Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Suyozai Maru at 2,000 yards
PB Akitsui Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Akitsui Maru at 2,000 yards
SC Ch 13 fired at enemy troops
DD Shiokaze fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging DD Shiokaze at 3,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Darwin (76,124)
TF 85 troops unloading over beach at Darwin, 76,124
Japanese ground losses:
277 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 4th/A Div
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 4th/A Div
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 38th/A Div
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 38th/B Div
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 38th/B Div /2
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 38th/B Div /2
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 4th/A Div /6
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 38th/B Div /3
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 38th/B Div /3
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 38th/C Div
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 38th/C Div /2
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 38th/C Div /2
70mm T92 Howitzer lost in surf during unload of 38th/C Div /3
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 38th/C Div /3
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 4th/A Div /7
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 38th/A Div /3
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 38th/A Div /4
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 38th/A Div /4
Type 89A Medium Tank damaged beyond repair during unload of 8th Tank Rgt /2
Type 89A Medium Tank lost in surf during unload of 8th Tank Rgt /4
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 1st Ind. Engr Rgt
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ASW attack near Brisbane at 97,159
Japanese Ships
SS I-170
Allied Ships
DD Voyager
SS I-170 is sighted by escort
I-170 diving deep ....
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager attacking submerged sub ....
DD Voyager loses contact with SS I-170
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Darwin at 76,124
Japanese Ships
xAK Syunsei Maru
BB Mutsu
CS Chitose
DD Shiokaze
PB Suyozai Maru
PB Akitsui Maru
SC Ch 13
CM Hatsutaka
DMS W-16
DMS W-14
APD Fuji
xAK Nitii Maru
xAK Gosei Maru
xAK Kiyo Maru
xAK Argun Maru
xAK Rasin Maru
xAK Taifuku Maru
xAKL Sakae Maru
xAKL Kinkasan Maru
xAKL Kokuyo Maru
DD Asakaze
TB Hatsukari
PB Yokae Maru
PB Seki Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS S-34, hits 7
SS S-34 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Syunsei Maru
S-34 bottoming out ....
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Yokae Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Seki Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze attacking submerged sub ....
PB Yokae Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seki Maru #3 fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Asakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Asakaze is out of ASW ammo
PB Yokae Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Taliaboe at 72,104
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Wakatake
Allied Ships
SS Swordfish
SS Swordfish launches 2 torpedoes at DD Okikaze
Swordfish diving deep ....
DD Wakatake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakatake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakatake attacking submerged sub ....
SS Swordfish eludes DD Wakatake by diving deep
SS Swordfish eludes DD Wakatake by diving deep
DD Wakatake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakatake fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Darwin (76,124) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
193 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 3
DD Shiokaze, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Asakaze, Shell hits 1, on fire
xAKL Indus Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tama
CS Chitose
PB Suyozai Maru, Shell hits 1
TB Hatsukari
PB Yokae Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
PB Seki Maru #3
PB Akitsui Maru
SC Ch 13
APD Fuji
xAKL Kokuyo Maru
Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
BB Mutsu firing at Emery Point Fortress
Emery Point Fortress firing at BB Mutsu
DD Shiokaze firing at Emery Point Fortress
Emery Point Fortress firing at DD Shiokaze
Massive explosion on DD Shiokaze
Emery Point Fortress firing at DD Asakaze
6" Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
BB Mutsu firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
CS Chitose firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
9.2" CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
4" CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 7,000 yards
TB Hatsukari firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 7,000 yards
TB Hatsukari firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
6" Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 7,000 yards
CS Chitose firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
PB Yokae Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Yokae Maru at 2,000 yards
PB Seki Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Suyozai Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Suyozai Maru at 2,000 yards
PB Akitsui Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Akitsui Maru at 2,000 yards
SC Ch 13 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Darwin (76,124)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
58 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kinkasan Maru, Shell hits 1
CL Tama
TB Hatsukari
xAKL Indus Maru, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Mutsu
xAKL Kokuyo Maru, Shell hits 2
PB Yokae Maru, on fire
PB Seki Maru #3
PB Suyozai Maru
PB Akitsui Maru
SC Ch 13
APD Fuji
CS Chitose
xAK Syunsei Maru
Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kinkasan Maru at 6,000 yards
TB Hatsukari firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
TB Hatsukari firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 6,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kokuyo Maru at 6,000 yards
PB Yokae Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Seki Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Suyozai Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Akitsui Maru fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 13 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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ASW attack near Darwin at 76,124
Japanese Ships
DD Nenohi
DD Yugure
Allied Ships
SS S-34
SS S-34 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Nenohi
S-34 bottoming out ....
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 24
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 5
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 116 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 55
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 20
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Division, at 56,54 , near Moulmein
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 24
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking Burma Command ...
Also attacking 1st Burma Division ...
Also attacking Burma Command ...
Also attacking 1st Burma Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 19000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Toungoo , at 57,50
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 20000 feet
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Invasion Support action off Darwin (76,124)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kuwayama Maru
CL Tama
TB Hatsukari
xAKL Sasago Maru
BB Mutsu
xAKL Kokuyo Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
xAKL Kinkasan Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
PB Yokae Maru
PB Seki Maru #3, Shell hits 1
PB Suyozai Maru, Shell hits 1
PB Akitsui Maru
SC Ch 13, Shell hits 1
APD Fuji
xAK Gosei Maru
TB Hatsukari firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kokuyo Maru at 9,000 yards
BB Mutsu firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kokuyo Maru at 9,000 yards
BB Mutsu firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
9.2" CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kinkasan Maru at 9,000 yards
4" CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kinkasan Maru at 9,000 yards
PB Yokae Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Seki Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Seki Maru #3 at 2,000 yards
PB Suyozai Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Suyozai Maru at 2,000 yards
PB Akitsui Maru fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 13 fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging SC Ch 13 at 2,000 yards
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Ground combat at Ichang (83,48)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1115 troops, 140 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1110
Defending force 83676 troops, 602 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1699
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
98 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
18th Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th RGC Temp. Division
34th Division
14th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th RGC Temp. Division
11th Army
51st Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
8th Ind. Engineer Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st Mortar Battalion
2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
52nd Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion
Defending units:
68th Chinese Corps
87th Chinese Corps
59th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
8th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
18th Chinese Corps
94th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
33rd Group Army
39th Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Cagayan (79,89)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11838 troops, 100 guns, 39 vehicles, Assault Value = 484
Defending force 8213 troops, 45 guns, 50 vehicles, Assault Value = 259
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
21st/A Division
146th Infantry Regiment
Kimura Det
21st/B Division
Defending units:
3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Division
III Philippine Corps
Cagayan USAAF Base Force
103rd PA Infantry Regiment
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Ground combat at 56,54 (near Moulmein)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 22031 troops, 241 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 736
Defending force 8222 troops, 78 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 141
Japanese adjusted assault: 250
Allied adjusted defense: 295
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
310 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
743 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 79 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 61 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Vehicles lost 13 (2 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Assaulting units:
33rd Division
112th Infantry Regiment
55th Engineer Regiment
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
55th Mountain Gun Regiment
15th Army
21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
1st Burma Division
Burma Command
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Ground combat at Darwin (76,124)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3434 troops, 62 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 147
Defending force 20991 troops, 195 guns, 345 vehicles, Assault Value = 774
Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
Gull Battalion
Sparrow Battalion
Emery Point Fortress
2nd RAN Base Force
7th Mil. District
Darwin RAAF Base Force
Defending units:
4th/A Div /5
38th/B Div /1
38th/A Div /1
2nd Tank Regiment
8th Tank Regiment
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment
38th/C Div /1
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
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Pre-Invasion action off Darwin (76,124) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
188 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 2
CL Tama, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Shiokaze, Shell hits 1
DD Asakaze
xAKL Kokuyo Maru
xAKL Indus Maru
TB Hatsukari
PB Yokae Maru
PB Seki Maru #3
PB Suyozai Maru
PB Akitsui Maru
SC Ch 13
APD Fuji
xAK Rokko Maru
CS Chitose
xAK Yuri Maru
Japanese ground losses:
78 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Emery Point Fortress firing at BB Mutsu
BB Mutsu firing at Emery Point Fortress
Emery Point Fortress firing at CL Tama
CL Tama firing at Emery Point Fortress
Emery Point Fortress firing at DD Shiokaze
DD Shiokaze firing at Emery Point Fortress
DD Asakaze firing at 2nd RAN Base Force
2nd RAN Base Force firing at DD Asakaze
6" Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kokuyo Maru at 10,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
4" CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 10,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 10,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
4" CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 10,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
TB Hatsukari fired at enemy guns
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging TB Hatsukari at 2,000 yards
PB Yokae Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Yokae Maru at 2,000 yards
PB Seki Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Suyozai Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Suyozai Maru at 2,000 yards
PB Akitsui Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Akitsui Maru at 2,000 yards
SC Ch 13 fired at enemy troops
DD Shiokaze fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging DD Shiokaze at 3,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Darwin (76,124)
TF 85 troops unloading over beach at Darwin, 76,124
Japanese ground losses:
277 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 4th/A Div
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 4th/A Div
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 38th/A Div
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 38th/B Div
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 38th/B Div /2
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 38th/B Div /2
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 4th/A Div /6
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 38th/B Div /3
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 38th/B Div /3
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 38th/C Div
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 38th/C Div /2
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 38th/C Div /2
70mm T92 Howitzer lost in surf during unload of 38th/C Div /3
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 38th/C Div /3
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 4th/A Div /7
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 38th/A Div /3
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 38th/A Div /4
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 38th/A Div /4
Type 89A Medium Tank damaged beyond repair during unload of 8th Tank Rgt /2
Type 89A Medium Tank lost in surf during unload of 8th Tank Rgt /4
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 1st Ind. Engr Rgt
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ASW attack near Brisbane at 97,159
Japanese Ships
SS I-170
Allied Ships
DD Voyager
SS I-170 is sighted by escort
I-170 diving deep ....
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager attacking submerged sub ....
DD Voyager loses contact with SS I-170
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Darwin at 76,124
Japanese Ships
xAK Syunsei Maru
BB Mutsu
CS Chitose
DD Shiokaze
PB Suyozai Maru
PB Akitsui Maru
SC Ch 13
CM Hatsutaka
DMS W-16
DMS W-14
APD Fuji
xAK Nitii Maru
xAK Gosei Maru
xAK Kiyo Maru
xAK Argun Maru
xAK Rasin Maru
xAK Taifuku Maru
xAKL Sakae Maru
xAKL Kinkasan Maru
xAKL Kokuyo Maru
DD Asakaze
TB Hatsukari
PB Yokae Maru
PB Seki Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS S-34, hits 7
SS S-34 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Syunsei Maru
S-34 bottoming out ....
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Yokae Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Seki Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze attacking submerged sub ....
PB Yokae Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seki Maru #3 fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Asakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Asakaze is out of ASW ammo
PB Yokae Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Taliaboe at 72,104
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Wakatake
Allied Ships
SS Swordfish
SS Swordfish launches 2 torpedoes at DD Okikaze
Swordfish diving deep ....
DD Wakatake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakatake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakatake attacking submerged sub ....
SS Swordfish eludes DD Wakatake by diving deep
SS Swordfish eludes DD Wakatake by diving deep
DD Wakatake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakatake fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Darwin (76,124) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
193 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 3
DD Shiokaze, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Asakaze, Shell hits 1, on fire
xAKL Indus Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tama
CS Chitose
PB Suyozai Maru, Shell hits 1
TB Hatsukari
PB Yokae Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
PB Seki Maru #3
PB Akitsui Maru
SC Ch 13
APD Fuji
xAKL Kokuyo Maru
Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
BB Mutsu firing at Emery Point Fortress
Emery Point Fortress firing at BB Mutsu
DD Shiokaze firing at Emery Point Fortress
Emery Point Fortress firing at DD Shiokaze
Massive explosion on DD Shiokaze
Emery Point Fortress firing at DD Asakaze
6" Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
BB Mutsu firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
CS Chitose firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
9.2" CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
4" CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 7,000 yards
TB Hatsukari firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 7,000 yards
TB Hatsukari firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
6" Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 7,000 yards
CS Chitose firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
PB Yokae Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Yokae Maru at 2,000 yards
PB Seki Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Suyozai Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Suyozai Maru at 2,000 yards
PB Akitsui Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Akitsui Maru at 2,000 yards
SC Ch 13 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Darwin (76,124)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
58 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kinkasan Maru, Shell hits 1
CL Tama
TB Hatsukari
xAKL Indus Maru, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Mutsu
xAKL Kokuyo Maru, Shell hits 2
PB Yokae Maru, on fire
PB Seki Maru #3
PB Suyozai Maru
PB Akitsui Maru
SC Ch 13
APD Fuji
CS Chitose
xAK Syunsei Maru
Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kinkasan Maru at 6,000 yards
TB Hatsukari firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
TB Hatsukari firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Indus Maru at 6,000 yards
CL Tama firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kokuyo Maru at 6,000 yards
PB Yokae Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Seki Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Suyozai Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Akitsui Maru fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 13 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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ASW attack near Darwin at 76,124
Japanese Ships
DD Nenohi
DD Yugure
Allied Ships
SS S-34
SS S-34 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Nenohi
S-34 bottoming out ....
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 24
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 5
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 116 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 55
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 20
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Division, at 56,54 , near Moulmein
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 24
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking Burma Command ...
Also attacking 1st Burma Division ...
Also attacking Burma Command ...
Also attacking 1st Burma Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 19000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Toungoo , at 57,50
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 20000 feet
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Invasion Support action off Darwin (76,124)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kuwayama Maru
CL Tama
TB Hatsukari
xAKL Sasago Maru
BB Mutsu
xAKL Kokuyo Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
xAKL Kinkasan Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
PB Yokae Maru
PB Seki Maru #3, Shell hits 1
PB Suyozai Maru, Shell hits 1
PB Akitsui Maru
SC Ch 13, Shell hits 1
APD Fuji
xAK Gosei Maru
TB Hatsukari firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kokuyo Maru at 9,000 yards
BB Mutsu firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
6" Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kokuyo Maru at 9,000 yards
BB Mutsu firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
9.2" CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kinkasan Maru at 9,000 yards
4" CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kinkasan Maru at 9,000 yards
PB Yokae Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Seki Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Seki Maru #3 at 2,000 yards
PB Suyozai Maru fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging PB Suyozai Maru at 2,000 yards
PB Akitsui Maru fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 13 fired at enemy troops
6pdr CD Gun Coastal Battery engaging SC Ch 13 at 2,000 yards
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Ground combat at Ichang (83,48)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1115 troops, 140 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1110
Defending force 83676 troops, 602 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1699
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
98 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
18th Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th RGC Temp. Division
34th Division
14th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th RGC Temp. Division
11th Army
51st Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
8th Ind. Engineer Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st Mortar Battalion
2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
52nd Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion
Defending units:
68th Chinese Corps
87th Chinese Corps
59th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
8th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
18th Chinese Corps
94th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
33rd Group Army
39th Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Cagayan (79,89)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11838 troops, 100 guns, 39 vehicles, Assault Value = 484
Defending force 8213 troops, 45 guns, 50 vehicles, Assault Value = 259
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
21st/A Division
146th Infantry Regiment
Kimura Det
21st/B Division
Defending units:
3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Division
III Philippine Corps
Cagayan USAAF Base Force
103rd PA Infantry Regiment
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Ground combat at 56,54 (near Moulmein)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 22031 troops, 241 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 736
Defending force 8222 troops, 78 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 141
Japanese adjusted assault: 250
Allied adjusted defense: 295
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
310 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
743 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 79 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 61 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Vehicles lost 13 (2 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Assaulting units:
33rd Division
112th Infantry Regiment
55th Engineer Regiment
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
55th Mountain Gun Regiment
15th Army
21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
1st Burma Division
Burma Command
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Ground combat at Darwin (76,124)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3434 troops, 62 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 147
Defending force 20991 troops, 195 guns, 345 vehicles, Assault Value = 774
Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
Gull Battalion
Sparrow Battalion
Emery Point Fortress
2nd RAN Base Force
7th Mil. District
Darwin RAAF Base Force
Defending units:
4th/A Div /5
38th/B Div /1
38th/A Div /1
2nd Tank Regiment
8th Tank Regiment
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment
38th/C Div /1
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
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RE: Update
I mention.. I don't know why the KB was at Darwin.. I mean.. in the Darwin Hex.. not why was it in the area.. the obvious.
I would be curious to know how badly dmg the Zuikaku is from that torp a handful of turns ago... It is obvisously not that bad, or they wouldnt have kept it around for the Darwin invasion. I am curious if they will send it back for repairs now that Darwin forces are ashore..
I would be curious to know how badly dmg the Zuikaku is from that torp a handful of turns ago... It is obvisously not that bad, or they wouldnt have kept it around for the Darwin invasion. I am curious if they will send it back for repairs now that Darwin forces are ashore..
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