Busting Fortress Palembang - PTBS (J) vs Grollub (A)
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20 feb 1942 - GHQ REPORT
20 feb 1942
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Major naval operation continue at Port Blair. Ground units increase from 8 to 10.
Large number of enemy troops on the move toward Palembang.
PT-boats abandon Oosthaven.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+1: GEN Yamashita reports (see 25th ARMY SITREP below) that 25th ARMY (IGD, 5th, 18th and 56th Divisions) has pushed back the enemy (9th Indian Division). Palembang should fall in the next 24 hours. 3rd AIR DIVISION will support the final attack with 150+ bombers. Around 50 of those will attack advancing enemy troops to the southwest of Palembang. SOUTHERN FLEET will provide shore bombardments with two suiraisentai (CL + DD).
16th ARMY will launch the attack on Surabaya tomorrow. Ony a weak enemy costal artillery unit is left in Surabaya area.
Planned op:
Landing at Ambon (SOUTHERN ARMY: 1+ Division, 16th ARMY: 1 Regiment)
Landing on Timor (SOUTHERN ARMY: 1+ Division)
Landing at Cocos island (SOUTHERN ARMY: 1 Division, 25th ARMY: 1 Division)
Landing at Port Blair (25th ARMY: 3 Divisions)
Future 16th ARMY operation
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Many units withdrawing northwest south of Henyang. Movement from Sian to the northeast.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY pivoting north toward Yenan. Air support will be provided.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY ordered to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units. 11th ARMY ordered to break into the Henyeng-Changsha central position.
Planned op:
SIAN follow up.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
KB2 is ordered to locate and destroy large convoy
Planned op:
Future 14th ARMY operation
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
Engineer units are transported into area ITO build up air bases.
Planned op:
Future 14th ARMY operation II follow-up
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Reinforcement of Northern Kuriles, Karafuto and Hakodake-Ominato area.
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20 feb 1942 - 25th ARMY SITREP
20 feb 1942
TO: SOUTHERN ARMY
FROM: 25th ARMY
The 25th Army was sucessfully landed 19 february at Palembang. On the 20 february the first attack was launched against the main enemy position. The enemy was pushed back. The main attack will be launched tomorrow, on the 21 february. All reserves will be committed IOT take control of the Palembang area before enemy reinforcements arrive.
See below for combat report:
25th ARMY: 49498 troops, 611 guns, 302 vehicles, Assault Value = 1885
ENEMY: 14224 troops, 188 guns, 183 vehicles, Assault Value = 348
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 2398
Allied adjusted defense: 892
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 2) (very close to 3-1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+) (only the paratroopers shock-attacked)
Japanese ground losses:
2663 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 221 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 32 disabled
Guns lost 28 (1 destroyed, 27 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1286 casualties reported
Squads: 17 destroyed, 66 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 84 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 19 disabled
Guns lost 21 (6 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Vehicles lost 25 (9 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Assaulting japanese units:
55th Infantry Regiment
56th Infantry Regiment
148th Infantry Regiment
41st Infantry Regiment (this regiment is the army reserve and landed today and did therefore not participate in today's attack)
56th Engineer Regiment
21st Infantry Regiment
11th Infantry Regiment
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
15th Ind. Engineer Regiment
5th Engineer Regiment
14th Tank Regiment
Yokosuka 1st SNLF /1 (naval paras)
114th Infantry Regiment
56th Recon Regiment
1st Tank Regiment
Imperial Guards Division
42nd Infantry Regiment
12th Engineer Regiment
113th Infantry Regiment
2nd Raiding Rgt /1 (army paras)
25th Army HQ
1st RF Gun Battalion
23rd AA Regiment
56th Field Artillery Regiment
5th Mortar Battalion
5th Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
18th Mountain Gun Regiment
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
3rd Mortar Battalion
26th Fld AA Gun Co
Defending enemy units:
Mobiele Eenheid Battalion
9th Indian Division (the only combat unit except the above battalion)
48th Light AA Regiment
Malaya Army (a major HQ)
111th RAF Base Force
Palembang Base Force
ABDA (another major HQ)
109th RN Base Force (coastal artillery from this unit sank one xAKL and damaged several XAK)
Estimated strength for tomorrow's (21 february) battle:
25th ARMY: 56150 troops, 676 guns, 448 vehicles, Assault Value = 1691
ENEMY: Assault Value = 250
The entire 25th Army is confident of victory tomorrow.
TO: SOUTHERN ARMY
FROM: 25th ARMY
The 25th Army was sucessfully landed 19 february at Palembang. On the 20 february the first attack was launched against the main enemy position. The enemy was pushed back. The main attack will be launched tomorrow, on the 21 february. All reserves will be committed IOT take control of the Palembang area before enemy reinforcements arrive.
See below for combat report:
25th ARMY: 49498 troops, 611 guns, 302 vehicles, Assault Value = 1885
ENEMY: 14224 troops, 188 guns, 183 vehicles, Assault Value = 348
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 2398
Allied adjusted defense: 892
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 2) (very close to 3-1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+) (only the paratroopers shock-attacked)
Japanese ground losses:
2663 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 221 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 32 disabled
Guns lost 28 (1 destroyed, 27 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1286 casualties reported
Squads: 17 destroyed, 66 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 84 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 19 disabled
Guns lost 21 (6 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Vehicles lost 25 (9 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Assaulting japanese units:
55th Infantry Regiment
56th Infantry Regiment
148th Infantry Regiment
41st Infantry Regiment (this regiment is the army reserve and landed today and did therefore not participate in today's attack)
56th Engineer Regiment
21st Infantry Regiment
11th Infantry Regiment
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
15th Ind. Engineer Regiment
5th Engineer Regiment
14th Tank Regiment
Yokosuka 1st SNLF /1 (naval paras)
114th Infantry Regiment
56th Recon Regiment
1st Tank Regiment
Imperial Guards Division
42nd Infantry Regiment
12th Engineer Regiment
113th Infantry Regiment
2nd Raiding Rgt /1 (army paras)
25th Army HQ
1st RF Gun Battalion
23rd AA Regiment
56th Field Artillery Regiment
5th Mortar Battalion
5th Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
18th Mountain Gun Regiment
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
3rd Mortar Battalion
26th Fld AA Gun Co
Defending enemy units:
Mobiele Eenheid Battalion
9th Indian Division (the only combat unit except the above battalion)
48th Light AA Regiment
Malaya Army (a major HQ)
111th RAF Base Force
Palembang Base Force
ABDA (another major HQ)
109th RN Base Force (coastal artillery from this unit sank one xAKL and damaged several XAK)
Estimated strength for tomorrow's (21 february) battle:
25th ARMY: 56150 troops, 676 guns, 448 vehicles, Assault Value = 1691
ENEMY: Assault Value = 250
The entire 25th Army is confident of victory tomorrow.
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21 feb 1942 - GHQ REPORT
21 feb 1942
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Major naval operation continue at Port Blair. CL Ceres hit by one torpedo from I-154.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+2: GEN Yamashita reports (see 25th ARMY SITREP below) that 25th ARMY is in control of Palembang after a major battle. However, the enemy has destroyed the oil field and the refinery. SOUTHERN ARMY has tasked 25th ARMY to ensure that the secondary oil field north of Palembang is captured intact. Additional engineer units have been ordered to Palembang IOT begin immediate repair of primarely the refinery facility.
3rd AIR DIVISION reports own and enemy air losses to about 20 aircraft each in Southern Sumatra.
Surabaya has been captured. Oil and fuel producing facilities are 66% operational.
Base Commanders at Medan and Balikpapan reports 100% operational oil and fuel facilities.
Ambon landing operation has been activated (SOUTHERN ARMY: 1+ Division, 16th ARMY: 1 Regiment).
Timor landing operation has been activated (SOUTHERN ARMY: 1+ Division).
Planned op:
Landing at Cocos island (SOUTHERN ARMY: 1 Division, 25th ARMY: 56th Division)
Landing at Port Blair (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division)
Future 16th ARMY operation
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Many units withdrawing northwest, south of Henyang, into forest hex. Enemy is making major effort to keep LOC open, thus moving troops away from the Henyang-Changsha central position.
Enemy movement (66th Corps) from Sian to the northeast has been interdicted by air support from 7th Sentai.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. Air support will be provided.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY ordered to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units. 11th ARMY ordered to break into the Henyeng-Changsha central position.
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
KB2 is ordered to locate and destroy large convoy.
Planned op:
Future 14th ARMY operation.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
Engineer units are transported into area ITO build up air bases.
Planned op:
Future 14th ARMY operation II follow-up.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Reinforcement of Northern Kuriles, Karafuto and Hakodake-Ominato area.
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Major naval operation continue at Port Blair. CL Ceres hit by one torpedo from I-154.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+2: GEN Yamashita reports (see 25th ARMY SITREP below) that 25th ARMY is in control of Palembang after a major battle. However, the enemy has destroyed the oil field and the refinery. SOUTHERN ARMY has tasked 25th ARMY to ensure that the secondary oil field north of Palembang is captured intact. Additional engineer units have been ordered to Palembang IOT begin immediate repair of primarely the refinery facility.
3rd AIR DIVISION reports own and enemy air losses to about 20 aircraft each in Southern Sumatra.
Surabaya has been captured. Oil and fuel producing facilities are 66% operational.
Base Commanders at Medan and Balikpapan reports 100% operational oil and fuel facilities.
Ambon landing operation has been activated (SOUTHERN ARMY: 1+ Division, 16th ARMY: 1 Regiment).
Timor landing operation has been activated (SOUTHERN ARMY: 1+ Division).
Planned op:
Landing at Cocos island (SOUTHERN ARMY: 1 Division, 25th ARMY: 56th Division)
Landing at Port Blair (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division)
Future 16th ARMY operation
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Many units withdrawing northwest, south of Henyang, into forest hex. Enemy is making major effort to keep LOC open, thus moving troops away from the Henyang-Changsha central position.
Enemy movement (66th Corps) from Sian to the northeast has been interdicted by air support from 7th Sentai.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. Air support will be provided.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY ordered to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units. 11th ARMY ordered to break into the Henyeng-Changsha central position.
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
KB2 is ordered to locate and destroy large convoy.
Planned op:
Future 14th ARMY operation.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
Engineer units are transported into area ITO build up air bases.
Planned op:
Future 14th ARMY operation II follow-up.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Reinforcement of Northern Kuriles, Karafuto and Hakodake-Ominato area.
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21 feb 1942 - 25th ARMY SITREP
21 feb 1942
TO: SOUTHERN ARMY
FROM: 25th ARMY
The 25th Army shock attacked with all units. The enemy retreated with very heavy losses to the southwest.
The oil and fuel facilities were destroyed by the retreaing enemy. Several supply dumps were captured.
See below for combat report:
25th ARMY: 53679 troops, 649 guns, 356 vehicles, Assault Value = 1753
ENEMY: 20400 troops, 243 guns, 253 vehicles, Assault Value = 450
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 1834
Allied adjusted defense: 247
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Palembang !!!
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5 Catalina: 2 destroyed
PBY-4 Catalina: 1 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), disruption(-), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
3892 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 284 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 81 disabled
Guns lost 42 (3 destroyed, 39 disabled)
Vehicles lost 68 (4 destroyed, 64 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
10734 casualties reported
Squads: 241 destroyed, 86 disabled
Non Combat: 665 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 170 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 128 (121 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 260 (257 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 14
Units destroyed 3
Assaulting japanese units:
1st Tank Regiment
42nd Infantry Regiment
55th Infantry Regiment
148th Infantry Regiment
114th Infantry Regiment
11th Infantry Regiment
14th Tank Regiment
Imperial Guards Division
56th Recon Regiment
12th Engineer Regiment
15th Ind. Engineer Regiment
56th Engineer Regiment
113th Infantry Regiment
41st Infantry Regiment
21st Infantry Regiment
Yokosuka 1st SNLF /1
5th Engineer Regiment
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
56th Infantry Regiment
2nd Raiding Rgt /1
1st RF Gun Battalion
56th Field Artillery Regiment
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
26th Fld AA Gun Co
25th Army
18th Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
34th Field AA Battalion
18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
23rd AA Regiment
5th Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Mortar Battalion
5th Mortar Battalion
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
8th JAAF AF Coy
Defending enemy units:
45th Indian Brigade
Mobiele Eenheid Battalion
5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
Lijfwacht Cav Sqn
2/15 Punjab Battalion
9th Indian Division
112th RAF Base Force
24th NZ Pioneer Coy
48th Light AA Regiment
Palembang Base Force
Malaya Army
109th RN Base Force
22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
ABDA
2 ML-KNIL Aviation
111th RAF Base Force
107th RN Base Force
TO: SOUTHERN ARMY
FROM: 25th ARMY
The 25th Army shock attacked with all units. The enemy retreated with very heavy losses to the southwest.
The oil and fuel facilities were destroyed by the retreaing enemy. Several supply dumps were captured.
See below for combat report:
25th ARMY: 53679 troops, 649 guns, 356 vehicles, Assault Value = 1753
ENEMY: 20400 troops, 243 guns, 253 vehicles, Assault Value = 450
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 1834
Allied adjusted defense: 247
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Palembang !!!
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5 Catalina: 2 destroyed
PBY-4 Catalina: 1 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), disruption(-), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
3892 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 284 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 81 disabled
Guns lost 42 (3 destroyed, 39 disabled)
Vehicles lost 68 (4 destroyed, 64 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
10734 casualties reported
Squads: 241 destroyed, 86 disabled
Non Combat: 665 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 170 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 128 (121 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 260 (257 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 14
Units destroyed 3
Assaulting japanese units:
1st Tank Regiment
42nd Infantry Regiment
55th Infantry Regiment
148th Infantry Regiment
114th Infantry Regiment
11th Infantry Regiment
14th Tank Regiment
Imperial Guards Division
56th Recon Regiment
12th Engineer Regiment
15th Ind. Engineer Regiment
56th Engineer Regiment
113th Infantry Regiment
41st Infantry Regiment
21st Infantry Regiment
Yokosuka 1st SNLF /1
5th Engineer Regiment
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
56th Infantry Regiment
2nd Raiding Rgt /1
1st RF Gun Battalion
56th Field Artillery Regiment
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
26th Fld AA Gun Co
25th Army
18th Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
34th Field AA Battalion
18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
23rd AA Regiment
5th Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Mortar Battalion
5th Mortar Battalion
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
8th JAAF AF Coy
Defending enemy units:
45th Indian Brigade
Mobiele Eenheid Battalion
5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
Lijfwacht Cav Sqn
2/15 Punjab Battalion
9th Indian Division
112th RAF Base Force
24th NZ Pioneer Coy
48th Light AA Regiment
Palembang Base Force
Malaya Army
109th RN Base Force
22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
ABDA
2 ML-KNIL Aviation
111th RAF Base Force
107th RN Base Force
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21 feb 1942 - HOKUSHIN SITMAP
21 feb 1942
1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. The attacks will be launched in the next 24-48 hours. See SITMAP below.
1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. The attacks will be launched in the next 24-48 hours. See SITMAP below.
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21 feb 1942 - RYUUOU SITMAP
21 feb 1942
13th ARMY ordered to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units. 11th ARMY ordered to break into the Henyeng-Changsha central position.
The enemy is trying to extract 150 000 troops south of Henyang. There is a window of opportunity to break into the Henyeng-Changsha central position.
See SITMAP below:
13th ARMY ordered to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units. 11th ARMY ordered to break into the Henyeng-Changsha central position.
The enemy is trying to extract 150 000 troops south of Henyang. There is a window of opportunity to break into the Henyeng-Changsha central position.
See SITMAP below:
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22 feb 1942 - GHQ REPORT
22 feb 1942
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Submarine concentration in Macassar-Kendari-Ambon area.
Ships (xAK) at Cocos island.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+2: 25th ARMY is advancing to the northwest. 3rd AIR DIVISION will support the attack on the secondary oil field, which is reported to be lightly guarded.
Ambon landing operation: Task force 'North' is moving into position (21st Division), Task Force 'South' will be ready in 72 H.
Timor landing operation: the landing will commence in 48H on eastern Timor.
Planned op:
Landing at Cocos island (SOUTHERN ARMY: 4th Divison, 25th ARMY: 56th Division, 41st Regiment)
Landing at Port Blair (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division)
Future 16th ARMY operation (Supported by KB1 and KB3)
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Many units withdrawing northwest, south of Henyang, into forest hex. Enemy counter-attacked vanguard (tank regiment) southwest of Henyang successfully. Reinforcements are moving to Changsha from the northwest. No enemy air activity.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. Air support will be provided. North China Army made the first river crossing in the eastern sector:
Attacking force 17963 troops, 144 guns, 43 vehicles, Assault Value = 668
Defending force 5377 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 173
Japanese adjusted assault: 109
Allied adjusted defense: 133
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), fatigue(-) a new attack will be made in 48H
Japanese ground losses:
1067 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 84 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
830 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 65 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units: 35th Division, 1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units: 19th Chinese Corps, 6th Group Army
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY ordered to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units. 11th ARMY vanguard (40th division) attacked Siangtan:
Attacking force 12479 troops, 104 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 459
Defending force 18553 troops, 104 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 727
Japanese adjusted assault: 224
Allied adjusted defense: 468
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), op mode(-), preparation(-), experience(-) one corps were moving to Changsha?
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), disruption(-) river crossing
Japanese ground losses:
963 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 99 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Allied ground losses:
579 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 43 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Guns lost 10 (2 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Defending units: 78th Chinese Corps, 94th Chinese Corps, 5th Chinese Cavalry/C Corps and 13th Chinese Base Force
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy convoy (xAKs) is moving to Palmyra from the northeast. One escort (DMS) sunk by I-172. Another convoy sunk by KB2.
Current op:
KB2 discovered and sunk enemy convoy southwest of Xmas island.
Allied Ships
DMS Zane, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAP Santa Maria, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAP Santa Inez, Bomb hits 10, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
1008 casualties reported
Squads: 36 destroyed, 23 disabled
Non Combat: 32 destroyed, 48 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Planned op:
Future 14th ARMY operation.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
Engineer units are transported into area ITO build up air bases.
Planned op:
Future 14th ARMY operation II follow-up.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Reinforcement of Northern Kuriles, Karafuto and Hakodake-Ominato area.
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Submarine concentration in Macassar-Kendari-Ambon area.
Ships (xAK) at Cocos island.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+2: 25th ARMY is advancing to the northwest. 3rd AIR DIVISION will support the attack on the secondary oil field, which is reported to be lightly guarded.
Ambon landing operation: Task force 'North' is moving into position (21st Division), Task Force 'South' will be ready in 72 H.
Timor landing operation: the landing will commence in 48H on eastern Timor.
Planned op:
Landing at Cocos island (SOUTHERN ARMY: 4th Divison, 25th ARMY: 56th Division, 41st Regiment)
Landing at Port Blair (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division)
Future 16th ARMY operation (Supported by KB1 and KB3)
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Many units withdrawing northwest, south of Henyang, into forest hex. Enemy counter-attacked vanguard (tank regiment) southwest of Henyang successfully. Reinforcements are moving to Changsha from the northwest. No enemy air activity.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. Air support will be provided. North China Army made the first river crossing in the eastern sector:
Attacking force 17963 troops, 144 guns, 43 vehicles, Assault Value = 668
Defending force 5377 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 173
Japanese adjusted assault: 109
Allied adjusted defense: 133
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), fatigue(-) a new attack will be made in 48H
Japanese ground losses:
1067 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 84 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
830 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 65 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units: 35th Division, 1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units: 19th Chinese Corps, 6th Group Army
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY ordered to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units. 11th ARMY vanguard (40th division) attacked Siangtan:
Attacking force 12479 troops, 104 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 459
Defending force 18553 troops, 104 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 727
Japanese adjusted assault: 224
Allied adjusted defense: 468
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), op mode(-), preparation(-), experience(-) one corps were moving to Changsha?
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), disruption(-) river crossing
Japanese ground losses:
963 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 99 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Allied ground losses:
579 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 43 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Guns lost 10 (2 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Defending units: 78th Chinese Corps, 94th Chinese Corps, 5th Chinese Cavalry/C Corps and 13th Chinese Base Force
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy convoy (xAKs) is moving to Palmyra from the northeast. One escort (DMS) sunk by I-172. Another convoy sunk by KB2.
Current op:
KB2 discovered and sunk enemy convoy southwest of Xmas island.
Allied Ships
DMS Zane, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAP Santa Maria, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAP Santa Inez, Bomb hits 10, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
1008 casualties reported
Squads: 36 destroyed, 23 disabled
Non Combat: 32 destroyed, 48 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Planned op:
Future 14th ARMY operation.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
Engineer units are transported into area ITO build up air bases.
Planned op:
Future 14th ARMY operation II follow-up.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Reinforcement of Northern Kuriles, Karafuto and Hakodake-Ominato area.
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23 feb 1942 - GHQ REPORT
23 feb 1942
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Submarine concentration in Macassar-Kendari-Ambon area - most likely hunting for KB1.
Ships (PTs?) at Cocos island and DDs (ASW) west of Cocos island.
Oosthaven is being evacuated - only about six ground units left.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+3: 25th ARMY continues to advance to the northwest toward the secondary oilfield, where about 30 fighters and five ground units are located. Oosthaven airfield and port was destroyed by bombardment by four battleships (1st and 2nd senkansentai).
Ambon landing operation: Task force 'North' is moving into position (21st Division), Task Force 'South' will be ready in 48 H.
Timor landing operation: the landing will commence in 24H on eastern Timor. KB1 (-) is in support.
Planned op:
Landing at Cocos island (SOUTHERN ARMY: 4th Divison, 25th ARMY: 56th Division, 41st Regiment)
Landing at Port Blair (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division)
Future 16th ARMY operation (Supported by KB1 and KB3)
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Many units withdrawing northwest, south of Henyang, into forest hex. Enemy is trying to protect LoC to these forces (200 000). Reinforcements are moving to Changsha from the northwest. No enemy air activity.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. North China Army has successfully moved part of a tank brigade across in the eastern sector. As soon as the entire brigade has crossed (ETA is 48 H) a major attack will be launched. In the western sector, the 1st ARMY's 41st Division crushed the minor 40th Corps and has taken control of the road. The 41st Division will pivot the the west toward Sian and interdict enemy reinforcements on the open plains northeast of Sian. Air support will be provided.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY ordered to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units. 11th ARMY has successfully moved a second division into Siangtan. As soon as a third division is across a full attack will be launched (ETA is 48 H).
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy activity at Palmyra. Most likely the arrival of an enemy convoy.
Current op:
KB2 will interdict Palmyra (primary target) and Xmas island with battleship bombardments.
Planned op:
Future 14th ARMY operation.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
Engineer units have been transported into area. Airfields are being improved or constructed at Rabaul and Shortland.
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tuvali.
Future 14th ARMY operation II follow-up.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Plans of reinforcement of Northern Kuriles, Karafuto and Hakodake-Ominato area have been suspended for now.
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Submarine concentration in Macassar-Kendari-Ambon area - most likely hunting for KB1.
Ships (PTs?) at Cocos island and DDs (ASW) west of Cocos island.
Oosthaven is being evacuated - only about six ground units left.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+3: 25th ARMY continues to advance to the northwest toward the secondary oilfield, where about 30 fighters and five ground units are located. Oosthaven airfield and port was destroyed by bombardment by four battleships (1st and 2nd senkansentai).
Ambon landing operation: Task force 'North' is moving into position (21st Division), Task Force 'South' will be ready in 48 H.
Timor landing operation: the landing will commence in 24H on eastern Timor. KB1 (-) is in support.
Planned op:
Landing at Cocos island (SOUTHERN ARMY: 4th Divison, 25th ARMY: 56th Division, 41st Regiment)
Landing at Port Blair (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division)
Future 16th ARMY operation (Supported by KB1 and KB3)
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Many units withdrawing northwest, south of Henyang, into forest hex. Enemy is trying to protect LoC to these forces (200 000). Reinforcements are moving to Changsha from the northwest. No enemy air activity.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. North China Army has successfully moved part of a tank brigade across in the eastern sector. As soon as the entire brigade has crossed (ETA is 48 H) a major attack will be launched. In the western sector, the 1st ARMY's 41st Division crushed the minor 40th Corps and has taken control of the road. The 41st Division will pivot the the west toward Sian and interdict enemy reinforcements on the open plains northeast of Sian. Air support will be provided.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY ordered to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units. 11th ARMY has successfully moved a second division into Siangtan. As soon as a third division is across a full attack will be launched (ETA is 48 H).
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy activity at Palmyra. Most likely the arrival of an enemy convoy.
Current op:
KB2 will interdict Palmyra (primary target) and Xmas island with battleship bombardments.
Planned op:
Future 14th ARMY operation.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
Engineer units have been transported into area. Airfields are being improved or constructed at Rabaul and Shortland.
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tuvali.
Future 14th ARMY operation II follow-up.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Plans of reinforcement of Northern Kuriles, Karafuto and Hakodake-Ominato area have been suspended for now.
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24 feb 1942 - GHQ REPORT
24 feb 1942
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
CL Leander and two DDs spotted NW Cocos Island.
Several APDs spotted west Sumatra heading toward Sumatra.
Major naval operation ongoing around Port Blair.
Tanker convoy transiting south Horn Island, heading west toward Darwin.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+4: 25th ARMY continues to advance toward the secondary oilfield.
Ambon landing operation: Task force 'North' is moving into position (21st Division), Task Force 'South' will be ready in 48H (24H delayed due to need to load additional units at Namlea). KB1 (-) is in support.
Timor landing operation: the landing succeded at Dili on eastern Timor. No enemy activity.
4th Division embarking at Manilla, ordered to support 25th Army in Sumatra. Preliminary order is to conduct a landing at Oosthaven.
Planned op:
Landing at Cocos island (SOUTHERN ARMY: 4th Divison, 25th ARMY: 56th Division, 41st Regiment) .
Landing at Port Blair (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division).
Future 16th ARMY operation (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
NEW: Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases.
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is trying to protect LoC to major force concentrations (200 000) south of Henyang. Reinforcements are moving to Changsha. Enemy concentration of fighters at Sian.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. North China Army has successfully moved part of a tank brigade across in the eastern sector. A major attack will be launched in 24H. In the western sector, the 1st ARMY's 41st Division is advancing to the west toward Sian.[/u] Air support will be provided.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY ordered to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units. As soon as a third division has crossed into Siangtan 11th ARMY will launch an attack (ETA is 24H).
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy convoy spotted WNW Palmyra island (9 hexes NW of KB2).
Suspected convoy east of Hilo.
Current op:
Palmyra and Xmas island was bombarded by battleships (Hiei and Kirishima). On Palmyra at least one B-17D (used for naval search?) was destroyed. Xmas island is defended by enemy coastal artillery regiment.
KB2 continue the operation to hunt enemy convoys.
NEW: 14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island has been activated today: 14th Division is embarking at Manilla.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tuvali.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
NIL
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
CL Leander and two DDs spotted NW Cocos Island.
Several APDs spotted west Sumatra heading toward Sumatra.
Major naval operation ongoing around Port Blair.
Tanker convoy transiting south Horn Island, heading west toward Darwin.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+4: 25th ARMY continues to advance toward the secondary oilfield.
Ambon landing operation: Task force 'North' is moving into position (21st Division), Task Force 'South' will be ready in 48H (24H delayed due to need to load additional units at Namlea). KB1 (-) is in support.
Timor landing operation: the landing succeded at Dili on eastern Timor. No enemy activity.
4th Division embarking at Manilla, ordered to support 25th Army in Sumatra. Preliminary order is to conduct a landing at Oosthaven.
Planned op:
Landing at Cocos island (SOUTHERN ARMY: 4th Divison, 25th ARMY: 56th Division, 41st Regiment) .
Landing at Port Blair (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division).
Future 16th ARMY operation (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
NEW: Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases.
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is trying to protect LoC to major force concentrations (200 000) south of Henyang. Reinforcements are moving to Changsha. Enemy concentration of fighters at Sian.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. North China Army has successfully moved part of a tank brigade across in the eastern sector. A major attack will be launched in 24H. In the western sector, the 1st ARMY's 41st Division is advancing to the west toward Sian.[/u] Air support will be provided.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY ordered to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units. As soon as a third division has crossed into Siangtan 11th ARMY will launch an attack (ETA is 24H).
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy convoy spotted WNW Palmyra island (9 hexes NW of KB2).
Suspected convoy east of Hilo.
Current op:
Palmyra and Xmas island was bombarded by battleships (Hiei and Kirishima). On Palmyra at least one B-17D (used for naval search?) was destroyed. Xmas island is defended by enemy coastal artillery regiment.
KB2 continue the operation to hunt enemy convoys.
NEW: 14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island has been activated today: 14th Division is embarking at Manilla.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tuvali.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
NIL
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25 feb 1942 - GHQ REPORT
25 feb 1942
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy TF (APDs?) spotted NE Cocos Island.
Major naval operation ongoing around Port Blair - CM Abdiel spotted NV Port Blair, probably tasked to lay new minefields off Port Blair.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+5: 25th ARMY continues to advance toward the secondary oilfield. Five enemy fighters shot down over Padang.
Ambon landing operation: Task force 'North' is moving into position (21st Division), Task Force 'South' will be ready in 24H. Both TF will meet at Namlea.
KB1 (-) is preparing to intercept enemy tanker convoy east of Darwin.
Timor landing operation: the Portugese authorities surrendered at Dili on eastern Timor.
Planned op:
Landing at Cocos island (SOUTHERN ARMY: 4th Divison, 25th ARMY: 56th Division and 41st Regiment) .
Landing at Port Blair (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division).
16th ARMY operation I (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases for ASW.
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is trying to protect LoC to major force concentrations (200 000) south of Henyang. Reinforcements are moving to Siangtan via Changsha. Enemy concentration of fighters remains at Sian.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. North China Army has successfully moved a tank brigade across in the eastern sector and will attack during the next 24H. In the western sector, the 1st ARMY's 41st Division is advancing to the west toward Sian.[/u] About six enemy fighters shot down.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY ordered to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units. The attack on Siangtan by 11th ARMY (39th, 3rd and 40th Divisions)has been postponed due to enemy concentration of units. An additional three divisions are moving into position:
11th ARMY: 24600 troops, 208 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 1314
ENEMY: 60285 troops, 352 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2092
ENEMY units:
78th Chinese Corps
94th Chinese Corps
44th Chinese Corps
52nd Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
72nd Chinese Corps
73rd Chinese Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry/C Corps
13th Chinese Base Force
15th Chinese Base Force
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
NIL.
Current op:
KB2 continue the operation to hunt enemy convoys: one DMS and three xAK (fuel cargo) spotted yesterday were sunk today.
14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island: Palmyra TF is embarking at Manilla.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tuvali.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
NIL
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy TF (APDs?) spotted NE Cocos Island.
Major naval operation ongoing around Port Blair - CM Abdiel spotted NV Port Blair, probably tasked to lay new minefields off Port Blair.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+5: 25th ARMY continues to advance toward the secondary oilfield. Five enemy fighters shot down over Padang.
Ambon landing operation: Task force 'North' is moving into position (21st Division), Task Force 'South' will be ready in 24H. Both TF will meet at Namlea.
KB1 (-) is preparing to intercept enemy tanker convoy east of Darwin.
Timor landing operation: the Portugese authorities surrendered at Dili on eastern Timor.
Planned op:
Landing at Cocos island (SOUTHERN ARMY: 4th Divison, 25th ARMY: 56th Division and 41st Regiment) .
Landing at Port Blair (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division).
16th ARMY operation I (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases for ASW.
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is trying to protect LoC to major force concentrations (200 000) south of Henyang. Reinforcements are moving to Siangtan via Changsha. Enemy concentration of fighters remains at Sian.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. North China Army has successfully moved a tank brigade across in the eastern sector and will attack during the next 24H. In the western sector, the 1st ARMY's 41st Division is advancing to the west toward Sian.[/u] About six enemy fighters shot down.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY ordered to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units. The attack on Siangtan by 11th ARMY (39th, 3rd and 40th Divisions)has been postponed due to enemy concentration of units. An additional three divisions are moving into position:
11th ARMY: 24600 troops, 208 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 1314
ENEMY: 60285 troops, 352 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2092
ENEMY units:
78th Chinese Corps
94th Chinese Corps
44th Chinese Corps
52nd Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
72nd Chinese Corps
73rd Chinese Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry/C Corps
13th Chinese Base Force
15th Chinese Base Force
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
NIL.
Current op:
KB2 continue the operation to hunt enemy convoys: one DMS and three xAK (fuel cargo) spotted yesterday were sunk today.
14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island: Palmyra TF is embarking at Manilla.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tuvali.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
NIL
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26 feb 1942 - GHQ REPORT
26 feb 1942
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Major naval operation ongoing around Port Blair.
Suspected resupply operation at Padang - one xAK sunk by 22nd Air Flottila. One ADP not hit.
DD Ellet spotted near Cocos Island.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+6: 25th ARMY continues to advance toward the secondary oilfield, where 20+ enemy units are now located by Air Recce!
Ambon landing operation: the landning will commence in the next 24H.
KB1 (-) is in position to intercept suspected enemy tanker convoy east of Darwin.
Timor landing operation: NIL.
Planned op:
Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases for ASW.
SOUTHERN ARMY: Landing on Cocos island (4th Divison, 25th ARMY: 56th Division and 41st Regiment) .
16th ARMY operation I: (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
NEW: 25th ARMY operation I: Landing on Ceylon (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division).
postponed: 25th ARMY operation II: Landing at Port Blair (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division).
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is trying to protect LoC to major force concentrations (200 000) south of Henyang. Reinforcements are moving from Ichang area toward Changsha. Enemy concentration of fighters moved to Henyang.
Troop movements spotted by Air Recce moving northwest from Sian.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. North China Army has successfully attacked and is now rapidly advancing toward Yenan with the tank brigade.
Assaulting units: Assault Value = 837
35th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Recon Regiment - in pursuit
12th Tank Regiment - in pursuit
11th Tank Regiment - in pursuit
Defending units: Assault Value = 102
19th Chinese Corps
6th Group Army
Defeated Allied Units Retreating! Allied ground losses:
2005 casualties reported
Squads: 82 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 69 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 13 (10 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 2
In the western sector, the 1st ARMY's 41st Division will reach the vicinity of Sian during the next 24H.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY is to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units.
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
NIL.
Current op:
KB2 continue the operation to hunt enemy convoys and is moving to cover a recce landing on Baker island.
14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island: Palmyra TF is embarking additional supplies at Manilla.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tuvali.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
7th division is deploying to defend important resource areas on Hokkaido.
Planned op:
NIL
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Major naval operation ongoing around Port Blair.
Suspected resupply operation at Padang - one xAK sunk by 22nd Air Flottila. One ADP not hit.
DD Ellet spotted near Cocos Island.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+6: 25th ARMY continues to advance toward the secondary oilfield, where 20+ enemy units are now located by Air Recce!
Ambon landing operation: the landning will commence in the next 24H.
KB1 (-) is in position to intercept suspected enemy tanker convoy east of Darwin.
Timor landing operation: NIL.
Planned op:
Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases for ASW.
SOUTHERN ARMY: Landing on Cocos island (4th Divison, 25th ARMY: 56th Division and 41st Regiment) .
16th ARMY operation I: (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
NEW: 25th ARMY operation I: Landing on Ceylon (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division).
postponed: 25th ARMY operation II: Landing at Port Blair (25th ARMY: IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division).
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is trying to protect LoC to major force concentrations (200 000) south of Henyang. Reinforcements are moving from Ichang area toward Changsha. Enemy concentration of fighters moved to Henyang.
Troop movements spotted by Air Recce moving northwest from Sian.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. North China Army has successfully attacked and is now rapidly advancing toward Yenan with the tank brigade.
Assaulting units: Assault Value = 837
35th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Recon Regiment - in pursuit
12th Tank Regiment - in pursuit
11th Tank Regiment - in pursuit
Defending units: Assault Value = 102
19th Chinese Corps
6th Group Army
Defeated Allied Units Retreating! Allied ground losses:
2005 casualties reported
Squads: 82 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 69 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 13 (10 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 2
In the western sector, the 1st ARMY's 41st Division will reach the vicinity of Sian during the next 24H.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY is to invest Henyeng-Changsha central position IOT block attempt to concentrate withdrawing enemy units.
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
NIL.
Current op:
KB2 continue the operation to hunt enemy convoys and is moving to cover a recce landing on Baker island.
14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island: Palmyra TF is embarking additional supplies at Manilla.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tuvali.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
7th division is deploying to defend important resource areas on Hokkaido.
Planned op:
NIL
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26 feb 1942 - TORA SITMAP
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26 feb 1942 - RYUUOU SITMAP
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26 feb 1942 - HOKUSHIN SITMAP
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27 feb 1942 - GHQ REPORT
27 feb 1942
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Major naval operation ongoing around Port Blair.
ASW TF (DD Nizam and Norman) spotted west of Cocos Island. DD Nizam was hit by one torpedo from I-16 and is reported to be severely damaged.
Enemy tries to concentrate ground forces to Djambi on Sumatra.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+7: 5th Division will tomorrow attack the forward defence line (5/14th Punjab Battalion ) south of Djambi. Southwest of Djambi two dutch recce battalions were forced to retreat. Enemy fighter aircraft sweept Palembang. Seven Ki-43s lost. Enemy losses are at least four aircraft and several damaged.
Ambon landing operation: the landing was successfull. CL Kitakami and a few other ships were damaged by coastal artillery. A ground attack will be launched tomorrow by 21st division (+).
KB1 (-) is still undetected and is in position to intercept suspected enemy tanker convoy east of Darwin.
Timor landing operation: NIL.
Cocos island is to be bombarded by battleships (dai-1 & dai-2 Senkansentai) IOT prepare for planned op.
Planned op:
Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases for ASW.
SOUTHERN ARMY: Landing on Cocos island (4th Division + 25th ARMY: 56th Division and 41st Regiment) .
16th ARMY operation I: (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
25th ARMY operation I: Landing on Ceylon (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
25th ARMY operation II: Landing at Port Blair (IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division).
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is trying to protect LoC to major force concentrations (200 000) south of Henyang. Reinforcements are moving from Ichang area toward Changsha. Enemy concentration of fighters moved to Sian.
A few single units have deployed north of Sian.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. North China Army attacked again successfully with the tank brigade and has now reached Yenan, where a single enemy infantry corps (the 22nd) is located.
In the western sector, the 1st ARMY's 41st Division will attack two enemy units outside of Sian during the next 24H.
In the rear sector, two regiments from the Mongolia Army will take over garrison duties and relieve two Brigades from North China Army.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY will attack the forested hex west Henyeng, while keeping a strong blocking position south of Henyeng. 11th ARMY is moving the 34th and the 6th Division to Changsha.
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
ALERT: enemy ships spotted 12 hexes east of Maloelap (and 12 hexex northwest KB2).
Current op:
KB2 will investigate and attack the enemy ships east of Maloelap. 24th Air Flottila is in support.
In 24H a small recce landing on Baker island will commence.
14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island: Xmas TF has begun embarking troops at Manilla.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tulagi.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
7th division is deploying to defend important resource areas on Hokkaido.
Planned op:
NIL
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Major naval operation ongoing around Port Blair.
ASW TF (DD Nizam and Norman) spotted west of Cocos Island. DD Nizam was hit by one torpedo from I-16 and is reported to be severely damaged.
Enemy tries to concentrate ground forces to Djambi on Sumatra.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+7: 5th Division will tomorrow attack the forward defence line (5/14th Punjab Battalion ) south of Djambi. Southwest of Djambi two dutch recce battalions were forced to retreat. Enemy fighter aircraft sweept Palembang. Seven Ki-43s lost. Enemy losses are at least four aircraft and several damaged.
Ambon landing operation: the landing was successfull. CL Kitakami and a few other ships were damaged by coastal artillery. A ground attack will be launched tomorrow by 21st division (+).
KB1 (-) is still undetected and is in position to intercept suspected enemy tanker convoy east of Darwin.
Timor landing operation: NIL.
Cocos island is to be bombarded by battleships (dai-1 & dai-2 Senkansentai) IOT prepare for planned op.
Planned op:
Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases for ASW.
SOUTHERN ARMY: Landing on Cocos island (4th Division + 25th ARMY: 56th Division and 41st Regiment) .
16th ARMY operation I: (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
25th ARMY operation I: Landing on Ceylon (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
25th ARMY operation II: Landing at Port Blair (IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division).
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is trying to protect LoC to major force concentrations (200 000) south of Henyang. Reinforcements are moving from Ichang area toward Changsha. Enemy concentration of fighters moved to Sian.
A few single units have deployed north of Sian.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. North China Army attacked again successfully with the tank brigade and has now reached Yenan, where a single enemy infantry corps (the 22nd) is located.
In the western sector, the 1st ARMY's 41st Division will attack two enemy units outside of Sian during the next 24H.
In the rear sector, two regiments from the Mongolia Army will take over garrison duties and relieve two Brigades from North China Army.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th ARMY will attack the forested hex west Henyeng, while keeping a strong blocking position south of Henyeng. 11th ARMY is moving the 34th and the 6th Division to Changsha.
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
ALERT: enemy ships spotted 12 hexes east of Maloelap (and 12 hexex northwest KB2).
Current op:
KB2 will investigate and attack the enemy ships east of Maloelap. 24th Air Flottila is in support.
In 24H a small recce landing on Baker island will commence.
14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island: Xmas TF has begun embarking troops at Manilla.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tulagi.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
7th division is deploying to defend important resource areas on Hokkaido.
Planned op:
NIL
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28 feb 1942 - GHQ REPORT
28 feb 1942
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Major naval operation ongoing around Port Blair. RN CL E-class spotted at Port Blair. Also unconfirmed reports of battleships.
Naval operation west of Sumatra, possible attempt to resupply southern Sumatra.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+8: Djambi is almost surrounded from the west and south. There are indications from Air Recce that the enemy might be moving up for a full scale attack on Palembang from Praboem (estimated strenght is two divisions). 3rd Air Division will interdict enemy ground movements tomorrow and 18th Division (++) is defending Palembang.
Ambon landing operation: the first attack on Ambon (76,109) was successfull:
Japanese (attacking) force 16310 troops, 160 guns, 48 vehicles, Assault Value = 582
Enemy force 3703 troops, 45 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 120
Japanese adjusted assault: 400
Allied adjusted defense: 163
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), disruption(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
293 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Allied ground losses:
422 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units: 21st Division, 4th Engineer Co, 146th Infantry Regiment, Sasebo 2nd SNLF
Defending units:
Manado Garrison Battalion
Molukken Garrison Battalion
4th Coastal Gun Battalion
Ternate Det. Base Force
Sorong Det. Base Force
Ambon Base Force
A small minesweeper was sunk at Darwin by a CL/DD TG. No other shipping spotted, and KB1 (not spotted by enemy) will leave the area.
Timor landing operation: NIL.
The bombardment of Cocos island has been postponed for 48H due to the enemy operation west Sumatra.
Planned op:
Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases for ASW (Borneo-Philippines).
SOUTHERN ARMY: Landing on Cocos island (4th Division + 25th ARMY: 56th Division and 41st Regiment) .
16th ARMY operation I: (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
25th ARMY operation I: Landing on Ceylon (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
25th ARMY operation II: Landing at Port Blair (IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division).
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is trying to protect LoC to major force concentrations (200 000) south of Henyang. Reinforcements are moving from Ichang area toward Changsha. Enemy concentration of fighters move every day Sian-Henyeng. Today at Henyeng. No enemy offensive air activity.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. North China Army attacked Yenan successfully. Another attack at Yenan (88,37) will be launched tomorrow.
Japanese attacking force 960 troops, 0 guns, 144 vehicles, Assault Value = 136
Enemy force 3833 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 83
Japanese adjusted assault: 68
Allied adjusted defense: 19
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
643 casualties reported
Squads: 32 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units: 8th Recon Regiment, 11th Tank Regiment
Defending units:19th Chinese Corps, 22nd Chinese Corps, 6th Group Army
In the western sector, the 1st ARMY's 41st Division is now located directly outside of Sian. Enemy has withdrawn into Sian.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 12th ind. Mixed Bde from 13th ARMY crossed the river and attacked the forested hex west Henyeng. It met heavy resistance and the brigade need to be withdrawn. Tomorrow it will be reinforced by two Divisions (15th and 116th).
Ground combat at 79,53 (west of Hengyang)(across river)
Japanese attacking force 5841 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 211
Enemy force 19085 troops, 159 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 535
Japanese adjusted assault: 30
Allied adjusted defense: 1041
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 34
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
2246 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 252 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units: 12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
64th Chinese Corps
63rd Chinese Corps
31st Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
11th ARMY is moving the 34th and the 6th Division to Changsha.
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
No signs of enemy ships. Heavy radio traffic at Pearl Harbor.
Current op:
KB2 will refuel and then continue the mission to search for enemy convoys.
A small recce landing (SNLF coy) on Baker island succeeded and the island is occupied.
14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island: Xmas TF has finished embarking troops at Manilla.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tulagi.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
7th division is deploying to defend important resource areas on Hokkaido.
Planned op:
NIL
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Major naval operation ongoing around Port Blair. RN CL E-class spotted at Port Blair. Also unconfirmed reports of battleships.
Naval operation west of Sumatra, possible attempt to resupply southern Sumatra.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+8: Djambi is almost surrounded from the west and south. There are indications from Air Recce that the enemy might be moving up for a full scale attack on Palembang from Praboem (estimated strenght is two divisions). 3rd Air Division will interdict enemy ground movements tomorrow and 18th Division (++) is defending Palembang.
Ambon landing operation: the first attack on Ambon (76,109) was successfull:
Japanese (attacking) force 16310 troops, 160 guns, 48 vehicles, Assault Value = 582
Enemy force 3703 troops, 45 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 120
Japanese adjusted assault: 400
Allied adjusted defense: 163
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), disruption(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
293 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Allied ground losses:
422 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units: 21st Division, 4th Engineer Co, 146th Infantry Regiment, Sasebo 2nd SNLF
Defending units:
Manado Garrison Battalion
Molukken Garrison Battalion
4th Coastal Gun Battalion
Ternate Det. Base Force
Sorong Det. Base Force
Ambon Base Force
A small minesweeper was sunk at Darwin by a CL/DD TG. No other shipping spotted, and KB1 (not spotted by enemy) will leave the area.
Timor landing operation: NIL.
The bombardment of Cocos island has been postponed for 48H due to the enemy operation west Sumatra.
Planned op:
Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases for ASW (Borneo-Philippines).
SOUTHERN ARMY: Landing on Cocos island (4th Division + 25th ARMY: 56th Division and 41st Regiment) .
16th ARMY operation I: (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
25th ARMY operation I: Landing on Ceylon (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
25th ARMY operation II: Landing at Port Blair (IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division).
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is trying to protect LoC to major force concentrations (200 000) south of Henyang. Reinforcements are moving from Ichang area toward Changsha. Enemy concentration of fighters move every day Sian-Henyeng. Today at Henyeng. No enemy offensive air activity.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st ARMY and North China Army are pivoting north toward Yenan. North China Army attacked Yenan successfully. Another attack at Yenan (88,37) will be launched tomorrow.
Japanese attacking force 960 troops, 0 guns, 144 vehicles, Assault Value = 136
Enemy force 3833 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 83
Japanese adjusted assault: 68
Allied adjusted defense: 19
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
643 casualties reported
Squads: 32 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units: 8th Recon Regiment, 11th Tank Regiment
Defending units:19th Chinese Corps, 22nd Chinese Corps, 6th Group Army
In the western sector, the 1st ARMY's 41st Division is now located directly outside of Sian. Enemy has withdrawn into Sian.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 12th ind. Mixed Bde from 13th ARMY crossed the river and attacked the forested hex west Henyeng. It met heavy resistance and the brigade need to be withdrawn. Tomorrow it will be reinforced by two Divisions (15th and 116th).
Ground combat at 79,53 (west of Hengyang)(across river)
Japanese attacking force 5841 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 211
Enemy force 19085 troops, 159 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 535
Japanese adjusted assault: 30
Allied adjusted defense: 1041
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 34
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
2246 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 252 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units: 12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
64th Chinese Corps
63rd Chinese Corps
31st Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
11th ARMY is moving the 34th and the 6th Division to Changsha.
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
No signs of enemy ships. Heavy radio traffic at Pearl Harbor.
Current op:
KB2 will refuel and then continue the mission to search for enemy convoys.
A small recce landing (SNLF coy) on Baker island succeeded and the island is occupied.
14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island: Xmas TF has finished embarking troops at Manilla.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
NIL
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tulagi.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
7th division is deploying to defend important resource areas on Hokkaido.
Planned op:
NIL
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01 Mar 1942 - GHQ REPORT
01 Mar 1942
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Decreased level of naval activity around Port Blair.
No signs of naval operation west Sumatra
DDs northwest off, and PT-boats at, Cocos island.
One dutch regiment and many support units identified by air recce over Praboem.
Reported ground activities in northern Burma at Myitkyina, including movements from India.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+9: The road west from Djambi has been cut by the 56th Recon Regiment. Djambi will be reached in the next 24H from the southeast by IGD and 56th Division. 4th Division has been given warning orders to disembark at Palembang and participate in the upcoming battle of Djambi as reinforcement to 25th Army. The bombardment of Cocos island will take place during the next 48H.
Ambon landing operation: Ambon was captured and the operation is completed:
Allied ground losses:
3910 casualties reported
Squads: 77 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 338 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 58 (58 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 6:
Manado Garrison Battalion
Molukken Garrison Battalion
4th Coastal Gun Battalion
Sorong Det. Base Force
Ternate Det. Base Force
Ambon Base Force
Timor landing operation: TGs from Ambon op. will refuel and rearm and then land at Koepang (in seven days. A naval bombardment will be conducted in the next 24H.
Planned op:
Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases for ASW (Borneo-Philippines).
SOUTHERN ARMY: Landing on Cocos island (4th Division + 25th ARMY: 56th Division and 41st Regiment) .
16th ARMY operation I: (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
25th ARMY operation I: Landing on Ceylon (Supported by KB1 and KB3)(tentative).
25th ARMY operation II: Landing at Port Blair (IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division)(postponed).
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is moving a major force concentration (200 000) southwest of Henyang. Enemy concentration of fighters remained at Henyeng. Enemy is moving reinforcements to counter 13th Army west of Henyeng.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: North China Army captured Yenan:
Allied ground losses:
623 casualties reported
Squads: 57 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 55 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 16 (16 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3 8th recon regiment is pursuing the enemy northwest of Yenan.
1st Army and North China Army will now move against Sian.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 22th and 116th Division from 13th Army crossed the river and attacked the forested hex west Henyeng. It met heavy resistance and the 116th Division is no longer combat effective. 13th Army will defend the hex IOT enable 11th Army to attack Changsha with the 34th and the 6th Division.
Attacking force 23911 troops, 204 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 855
Defending force 19084 troops, 159 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 533
Japanese adjusted assault: 584
Allied adjusted defense: 815
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
2674 casualties reported
Squads: 39 destroyed, 364 disabled (116th Division)
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 62 disabled
Engineers: 17 destroyed, 56 disabled
Allied ground losses:
905 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 102 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
ALERT: enemy ships spotted 8 hexes southeast of Wake island, and 15 hexes northeast of Roi-Namur.
Current op:
KB2 will investigate enemy contact (and then refuel and rearm).
14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island: various TGs are underway. Many support troops are still at Manilla waiting for additional transports. First units of 4th Air Division have embarked and is underway. 4th Fleet will assume command of 14th Army and 4th Air Division in 72H.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
ALERT: naval operation ongoing along eastern Australia. heavy radio traffic at Townsville and Sydney. Tanker convoy spotted at Port Moresby, suspected troop transports spotted southwest Port Moresby.
Current op:
Several submarines are alerted and ordred to move to Port Moresby, including a minelaying submarine only two hexes away.
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tulagi.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
7th Division is deploying to defend important resource areas on Hokkaido.
Planned op:
NIL
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Decreased level of naval activity around Port Blair.
No signs of naval operation west Sumatra
DDs northwest off, and PT-boats at, Cocos island.
One dutch regiment and many support units identified by air recce over Praboem.
Reported ground activities in northern Burma at Myitkyina, including movements from India.
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+9: The road west from Djambi has been cut by the 56th Recon Regiment. Djambi will be reached in the next 24H from the southeast by IGD and 56th Division. 4th Division has been given warning orders to disembark at Palembang and participate in the upcoming battle of Djambi as reinforcement to 25th Army. The bombardment of Cocos island will take place during the next 48H.
Ambon landing operation: Ambon was captured and the operation is completed:
Allied ground losses:
3910 casualties reported
Squads: 77 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 338 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 58 (58 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 6:
Manado Garrison Battalion
Molukken Garrison Battalion
4th Coastal Gun Battalion
Sorong Det. Base Force
Ternate Det. Base Force
Ambon Base Force
Timor landing operation: TGs from Ambon op. will refuel and rearm and then land at Koepang (in seven days. A naval bombardment will be conducted in the next 24H.
Planned op:
Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases for ASW (Borneo-Philippines).
SOUTHERN ARMY: Landing on Cocos island (4th Division + 25th ARMY: 56th Division and 41st Regiment) .
16th ARMY operation I: (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
25th ARMY operation I: Landing on Ceylon (Supported by KB1 and KB3)(tentative).
25th ARMY operation II: Landing at Port Blair (IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division)(postponed).
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is moving a major force concentration (200 000) southwest of Henyang. Enemy concentration of fighters remained at Henyeng. Enemy is moving reinforcements to counter 13th Army west of Henyeng.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: North China Army captured Yenan:
Allied ground losses:
623 casualties reported
Squads: 57 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 55 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 16 (16 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3 8th recon regiment is pursuing the enemy northwest of Yenan.
1st Army and North China Army will now move against Sian.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 22th and 116th Division from 13th Army crossed the river and attacked the forested hex west Henyeng. It met heavy resistance and the 116th Division is no longer combat effective. 13th Army will defend the hex IOT enable 11th Army to attack Changsha with the 34th and the 6th Division.
Attacking force 23911 troops, 204 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 855
Defending force 19084 troops, 159 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 533
Japanese adjusted assault: 584
Allied adjusted defense: 815
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
2674 casualties reported
Squads: 39 destroyed, 364 disabled (116th Division)
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 62 disabled
Engineers: 17 destroyed, 56 disabled
Allied ground losses:
905 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 102 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
ALERT: enemy ships spotted 8 hexes southeast of Wake island, and 15 hexes northeast of Roi-Namur.
Current op:
KB2 will investigate enemy contact (and then refuel and rearm).
14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island: various TGs are underway. Many support troops are still at Manilla waiting for additional transports. First units of 4th Air Division have embarked and is underway. 4th Fleet will assume command of 14th Army and 4th Air Division in 72H.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
ALERT: naval operation ongoing along eastern Australia. heavy radio traffic at Townsville and Sydney. Tanker convoy spotted at Port Moresby, suspected troop transports spotted southwest Port Moresby.
Current op:
Several submarines are alerted and ordred to move to Port Moresby, including a minelaying submarine only two hexes away.
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tulagi.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep: NIL
Current op:
7th Division is deploying to defend important resource areas on Hokkaido.
Planned op:
NIL
RE: 01 Mar 1942 - GHQ REPORT
Hey Skipper.
Very nice AAR. I wait eagerly for updates every day. And your good "roleplay" have given me reason to pick up this game again. Thx. Now go sink some more CV's.
Best Regards
Andi.
Very nice AAR. I wait eagerly for updates every day. And your good "roleplay" have given me reason to pick up this game again. Thx. Now go sink some more CV's.
Best Regards
Andi.
The winner of a battle may not be the one who wins the War.
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02 Mar 1942 - GHQ REPORT
02 Mar 1942
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Naval activity around Port Blair.
Supply convoy unloading at Cocos island (see below).
Suspected respply mission west Sumatra (2 xAK spotted two hexes NV Padang).
Force concentration at Djambi (18th British Division and 11th Indian Division).
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+10: Djambi will be subjected to artillery bombardments untill the arrival of 4th Division (in one week). 11th Air Fleet and 3rd Air Division will make a joint effort to stop enemy resupply mission west Sumatra.
The 1st Torpedodivision (CL Natori, 2 DD 1 TB) attacked enemy shipping at Cocos island and sank 10 ships (7 xAK, 2 AM, 1 HDML) and damaged 1 ADP and 2 PT-boats. The first naval bombardment of Cocos island will take place during the next 24H.
Timor landing operation: Koepang was subjected to a naval bombardment. Embarkation of the Koepang landing force will begin in 72H.
Planned op:
NEW: 15th ARMY Operation II: Conquest of Central Burma.
Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases for ASW (Borneo-Philippines).
SOUTHERN ARMY: Landing on Cocos island (4th Division + 25th ARMY: 56th Division and 41st Regiment) .
16th ARMY operation I: (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
25th ARMY operation I: Landing on Ceylon (Supported by KB1 and KB3)(tentative).
25th ARMY operation II: Landing at Port Blair (IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division)(postponed).
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is moving a major force concentration (200 000) southwest of Henyang. Enemy concentration of fighters remained at Henyeng.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st Army and North China Army are on the move against Sian.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th Army will defend while 11th Army will attack.
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
NIL.
Current op:
KB2 will refuel and rearm.
14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island: various TGs are underway. 4th Fleet is providing CA/DD escorts. Several tankers (from Balkipapan, Tarakan and Singapore) will resupply fuel.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
NIL.
Current op:
One submarine, I-121, sank due to hitting several enemy mines at Port Moresby.
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tulagi.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
NIL.
Current op:
7th Division has finished deployment IOT defend important resource areas on Hokkaido.
Planned op:
NIL.
SOUTHERN ARMY (Burma-Java-Ambon)
Enemy sitrep:
Naval activity around Port Blair.
Supply convoy unloading at Cocos island (see below).
Suspected respply mission west Sumatra (2 xAK spotted two hexes NV Padang).
Force concentration at Djambi (18th British Division and 11th Indian Division).
Current op:
TORA SAKUSEN: D+10: Djambi will be subjected to artillery bombardments untill the arrival of 4th Division (in one week). 11th Air Fleet and 3rd Air Division will make a joint effort to stop enemy resupply mission west Sumatra.
The 1st Torpedodivision (CL Natori, 2 DD 1 TB) attacked enemy shipping at Cocos island and sank 10 ships (7 xAK, 2 AM, 1 HDML) and damaged 1 ADP and 2 PT-boats. The first naval bombardment of Cocos island will take place during the next 24H.
Timor landing operation: Koepang was subjected to a naval bombardment. Embarkation of the Koepang landing force will begin in 72H.
Planned op:
NEW: 15th ARMY Operation II: Conquest of Central Burma.
Establishment of safe convoy route and air patrol bases for ASW (Borneo-Philippines).
SOUTHERN ARMY: Landing on Cocos island (4th Division + 25th ARMY: 56th Division and 41st Regiment) .
16th ARMY operation I: (Supported by KB1 and KB3).
25th ARMY operation I: Landing on Ceylon (Supported by KB1 and KB3)(tentative).
25th ARMY operation II: Landing at Port Blair (IGD, 5th Division, 18th Division)(postponed).
CHINA EXPEDITIONARY ARMY
Enemy sitrep:
Enemy is moving a major force concentration (200 000) southwest of Henyang. Enemy concentration of fighters remained at Henyeng.
Current op:
HOKUSHIN SAKUSEN: 1st Army and North China Army are on the move against Sian.
RYUUOU SAKUSEN: 13th Army will defend while 11th Army will attack.
Planned op:
SIAN follow up. GHQ D&G: the priority is to take control of all Chinese oil facilities.
4th FLEET (Central Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
NIL.
Current op:
KB2 will refuel and rearm.
14th ARMY operation I: landing at Palmyra & Xmas island: various TGs are underway. 4th Fleet is providing CA/DD escorts. Several tankers (from Balkipapan, Tarakan and Singapore) will resupply fuel.
Planned op:
14th ARMY operation III.
SOUTHEAST AREA FLEET (New Guinea - South Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
NIL.
Current op:
One submarine, I-121, sank due to hitting several enemy mines at Port Moresby.
Planned op:
Buildup of air (lvl 4) and naval bases at: Madang and Tulagi.
14th ARMY operation II.
5th FLEET (North Pacific)
Enemy sitrep:
NIL.
Current op:
7th Division has finished deployment IOT defend important resource areas on Hokkaido.
Planned op:
NIL.
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RE: 01 Mar 1942 - GHQ REPORT
Thanks Graf,
Yeah, it will be interesting to see when my opponent commits his carriers again. I suspect three areas in the near future where he is making an effort:
Around Port Blair
Around Cocos island
Around Port Moresby - Horn island
There are also suspected movements in the central Pacific (east of Kwajalein).
The "new" CV Junyo (my fav carrier btw) will arrive in 72H. CV Kaga will finish repairs in about two weeks.
/Johan
ORIGINAL: Graf Zeppelin
Hey Skipper.
Very nice AAR. I wait eagerly for updates every day. And your good "roleplay" have given me reason to pick up this game again. Thx. Now go sink some more CV's.
Best Regards
Andi.