Command Decisions: Yeomen vs. Samurai RA 6.4

[witpqs]

Where are youse guys?

[zuluhour]

They were not at the O club last night.[8D]

[moore4807]

Here I am!

Getting ready for another 6" - 10" snowfall (Sun nite- Mon) and not ONE damn bag of rocksalt to be found anywhere in a 5 mile area! Also the wife wanted to stock up for "Snowmageddon III" So that's where I've been.

We have been keeping up with the turns and I'm going to blow through some today... I think the gamedate is 2/16/42 so I have around three weeks to catch up on.

Spoiler alert... Western Oz is the ultimate target of J3, not that I didn't expect that... Broome, Port Hedland, Carvenon, and likely Perth.

[moore4807]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 24, 42
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Repeat after me, Buffalo's have NO business flying in the same airspace as Zeroes...

Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13

Allied aircraft
F2A-3 Buffalo x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F2A-3 Buffalo: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 22000 feet


It may not be much, but ANY good news right now is GOOD!

Morning Air attack on TF, near Polillo at 82,77

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
SOC-1 Seagull x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro, Bomb hits 1


Back on Johnston Is...

Afternoon Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)


Afternoon Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

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


Afternoon Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3

No Allied losses

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


Combat Report enclosed

[moore4807]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 25, 42
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John3rd is obviously tiring of my floatplane activities, but NATES? Seriously?

Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 78,75

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 13

Allied aircraft
SOC-1 Seagull x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SOC-1 Seagull: 1 destroyed


Johnston Is. bombing nets no kills today, maybe good news here?


Yenan falls in China - +10,000 Chinese troops killed in the debacle...


THIS MAY QUALIFY AS THE WORST DAY OF THE WAR EFFORT YET!


Combat Report Enclosed

[moore4807]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 26, 42
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A little good news from our Aussie brethren...

ASW attack near Sydney at 91,167

Japanese Ships
SS I-1, hits 4

Allied Ships
AM Launceton


Morning Air attack on 2nd Indpt SNLF Coy , at 98,127 (Salamaua)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb


and Back on Johnston Is...again.


Morning Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 6

No Allied losses

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


Morning Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

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


Well at least his torpedoes hit SOMETHING!

ASW attack near Batavia at 49,97

Japanese Ships
PB Naruto Maru #3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Yulin Maru
xAK Kinsyo Maru
xAKL Kiko Maru
xAKL Kembu Maru
xAKL Hakka Maru
PB Tokotsu Maru

Allied Ships
SS O23

Combat Report Enclosed

[moore4807]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 27, 42
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These two TF's saw each other last turn and ran away, today they fight!


Day Time Surface Combat, near Pearl Harbor at 187,94, Range 19,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Sazanami, Shell hits 2
DD Oite, Shell hits 1
DD Hayate, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Yunagi

Allied Ships
AP Wharton, Shell hits 3, heavy fires
AP Harris
AP Henry T. Allen
DD Paulding, Shell hits 3
DD Harwood, Shell hits 2
xAP Maui, Shell hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Santa Barbara, Shell hits 5, heavy fires
xAP Santa Maria, Shell hits 2
xAP Santa Inez, Shell hits 1
xAKL Island Mail, Shell hits 4, on fire

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 80 (6 destroyed, 74 disabled)



Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Pearl Harbor at 188,92

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
SOC-1 Seagull x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Oite



Cap, how did you get damaged? Because the only working weapon on this turdboat is the guns!

Submarine attack near Kwajalein Island at 132,116

Japanese Ships
xAKL Tsukikawa Maru, Shell hits 41

Allied Ships
SS Triton, hits 1, on fire


I was hoping for better from the AVG, the P-40s are Chinese pilots = turkey shooting!

Morning Air attack on Liuchow , at 74,55

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23

Allied aircraft
H81-A3 x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
H81-A3: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 4 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 21000 feet


Morning Air attack on Liuchow , at 74,55

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22

Allied aircraft
H81-A3 x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 21000 feet


Afternoon Air attack on Liuchow , at 74,55

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
Ki-36 Ida x 14

Allied aircraft
H81-A3 x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 13



Now the floatplane pilots DID impress me here...

Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 78,75

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
SOC-1 Seagull x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SOC-1 Seagull: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
xAK Tyoyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire


Johnston Is. Part XXX

Morning Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Morning Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 5

No Allied losses

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


Combat report enclosed

[moore4807]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 28, 42
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John3rd keeps pushing his way up the Aleutians...

Amphibious Assault at Ulak Island (160,53)

TF 213 troops unloading over beach at Ulak Island, 160,53


Ground combat at Ulak Island (160,53)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 459 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 3

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Ulak Island !!!



Soerabaja is taking a heavy bombload and its starting to take its toll.


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 34

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 3 damaged
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CL Sumatra, Bomb hits 3, on fire

Repair Shipyard hits 1
Port hits 12
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1


J3's coordination and ability to have so many planes available all in the same area. [&o]

Morning Air attack on Liuchow , at 74,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 41

Allied aircraft
H81-A3 x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
H81-A3: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed


Morning Air attack on Liuchow , at 74,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 10

Allied aircraft
H81-A3 x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 8


Finally some GOOD news, I sent TF-1 with Sara, Yorkie, and Lady Lex to visit Christmas Is.
to see what J3's up to down here and lookee what I found!


Morning Air attack on TF, near Christmas Island at 174,141

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-3A Wildcat x 9
F4F-3 Wildcat x 33
SBD-3 Dauntless x 44
TBD-1 Devastator x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Oi, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
AMC Saigon Maru, Bomb hits 8, and is sunk
DD Akebono
CA Kinugasa, Bomb hits 4, on fire
DD Amagiri
DD Hakaze, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage


Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Christmas Island at 174,141

Weather in hex: Overcast

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

Allied aircraft
F4F-3A Wildcat x 8
F4F-3 Wildcat x 33
SBD-3 Dauntless x 30
TBD-1 Devastator x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Amagiri
DD Mikazuki, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Hakaze, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
CA Kinugasa, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Akebono, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage


And over on Johnston Is...


Afternoon Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 8

No Allied losses

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


Afternoon Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 8

No Allied losses

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


Afternoon Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 4

No Allied losses

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



Hey we found a working torpedo!

Sub attack near Nagoya at 110,62

Japanese Ships
ACM Shawa Maru #10, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Salmon


Forgot the Combat report!

[moore4807]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 29, 42
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This was the "southern route" Larry and I envisioned, obviously J3 was astutely aware...


Night Time Surface Combat, near Tahiti at 173,178, Range 7,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Oboro
DD Yuzuki
DD Sawakaze
DD Yukaze

Allied Ships
DD Mustin, Shell hits 5, on fire
TK Mobilstation, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk




Now that's a pesky use of a HHX! Fourtunately it backfired.


ASW attack near Christmas Island at 174,141

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-6, hits 2

Allied Ships
DD Dunlap
CL St. Louis
DD Mahan
DD Lamson
DD Drayton
DD Cummings



Night Naval bombardment of Christmas Island at 174,141

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 26 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed on ground
G4M1 Betty: 23 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed on ground

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA Portland
CL St. Louis
DD Lamson
DD Drayton
DD Cummings
DD Preston
DD Mahan
DD Dunlap

Japanese ground losses:
440 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 25 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 26


Morning Air attack on Christmas Island , at 174,141

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 43

Allied aircraft
F4F-3A Wildcat x 9
F4F-3 Wildcat x 33
TBD-1 Devastator x 36

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3A Wildcat: 3 destroyed
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
TBD-1 Devastator: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
xAK Sensan Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAK India Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PB Kosin Maru #3, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Kako, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage
xAK Marei Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Surabaya Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire




Cap? you were sayin about fighting? [:D]

Submarine attack near Kwajalein Island at 132,116

Japanese Ships
xAKL Nikki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Triton


Submarine attack near Kwajalein Island at 132,116

Japanese Ships
xAK Miho Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Triton, hits 1


Back on Sorbe - more hurt falling from the skies...


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 22
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 8

Allied aircraft
B-339D x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 16 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CL Sumatra, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
xAP Ville de Verdun, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage

Port hits 8
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 2


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 11 damaged

Allied Ships
xAP Ville de Verdun, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CL Sumatra, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

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

Port hits 11
Port fuel hits 1


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 2 damaged
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CL Sumatra, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage

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

Port hits 6


The "floaties" strike again!

Morning Air attack on TF, near Makassar at 65,106

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
OS2U-3 Kingfisher x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAKL Taiyo Maru, Bomb hits 1

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


Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Makassar at 65,106

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
OS2U-3 Kingfisher x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamakuni Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
113 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Forgot to change the target, I paid the price...

Morning Air attack on 2nd Indpt SNLF Coy , at 98,127 (Salamaua)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 9 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb


Light and medium bombers from Port Moresby are largely ineffective.


Morning Air attack on 2nd Indpt SNLF Coy , at 98,127 (Salamaua)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Hudson I bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb


Johnston Is daily report


Morning Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

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

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 5

No Allied losses

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


Morning Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3

No Allied losses

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


OK any commentary on this report - D.O.F.? (died of fright?)

Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAP Ville de Verdun, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar sweeping at 16000 feet



Pre-Invasion action off Makassar (65,106)

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #17
PB Shonan Maru #2
PB Shonan Maru #1
PB Kyo Maru #11
PB Kyo Maru #2
xAP Kokuryu Maru


Amphibious Assault at Makassar (65,106)

TF 254 troops unloading over beach at Makassar, 65,106

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


Ground combat at Makassar (65,106)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 990 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 47

Defending force 2775 troops, 74 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 128

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

Assaulting units:
Makassar Garrison Battalion
Makassar Base Force

Defending units:
1st Para Assault Division


Combat Report enclosed

[moore4807]

End of the combat reports for now. Got a turn in my "other" game - have to keep it equal. <grin>

[moore4807]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 30, 42
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Some nice work done by the S-28...


Submarine attack near Johnston Island at 164,112

Japanese Ships
xAK Kinai Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-28


Submarine attack near Johnston Island at 164,112

Japanese Ships
xAK Hakkai Maru, Shell hits 2, heavy fires

Allied Ships
SS S-28


I have been remiss in reporting... I took all the fragments and beaten forces & sent them to Wuchow
to make a defensive stand, that included some aviation components, so I threw these Chinese
bombers in there too to harass John...


Morning Air attack on 13th RGC Temp. Division, at 81,49 , near Changteh

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
SB-III x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB-III bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x SB-III bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x SB-III bombing from 8000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb


I finally see John brings skycaps with ALL his ships now!


Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 71,106

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9

Allied aircraft
OS2U-3 Kingfisher x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
OS2U-3 Kingfisher: 1 damaged
OS2U-3 Kingfisher: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x OS2U-3 Kingfisher bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb


Some refugee Dutch air units based near Kendari, make some
harassing flights over John's landing party...


Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 78,102 (Ternate)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 3


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

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Do-24K-1 x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Tatsuta


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

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
PBY-5 Catalina x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Haguro


And in the air over Johnston Is...


Morning Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 5

No Allied losses

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


Not much else good going on right now

Combat Report Enclosed

[moore4807]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 31, 42
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The AVG is heard from again... with even results.

Morning Air attack on Chihkiang , at 78,50

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16

Allied aircraft
H81-A3 x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
H81-A3: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 21000 feet



Morning Air attack on Chihkiang , at 78,50

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
H81-A3 x 2

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses




John's float planes attacking Wenchow, are they throwing shoes? [8D]

Morning Air attack on 70th Chinese Corps, at 89,58 (Wenchow)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E7K2 Alf x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
E7K2 Alf: 4 damaged



I wonder how long John3 will tolerate this indignity???


Morning Air attack on 8th Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 81,50 (Changteh)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Allied aircraft
SB-III x 12

No Allied losses

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



Trying to slow down the forces headed to Port Moresby...

Morning Air attack on 2nd Indpt SNLF Coy , at 98,127 (Salamaua)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12

Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 destroyed

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


Something good happens at Manila/Bataan the CAP leakage works in my favor this time.


Morning Air attack on Bataan , at 78,77

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses


Over at Pearl Harbor, we gat some revenge!


ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 179,107

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61, hits 2

Allied Ships
PC Taney
PC Tiger


In other places/instances of futile defiance

Ground combat at Kendari (70,106)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 978 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 6459 troops, 91 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 166

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


Ground combat at Rabaul (106,125)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1342 troops, 26 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 64

Defending force 5196 troops, 95 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 191

Assaulting units:
B Coy/NG Rifles
Lark Battalion
Rabaul Coastal Gun Battalion
Rabaul Det. Base Force

Defending units:
1st China Assault Division


Combat Report enclosed

[moore4807]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 01, 42
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On the Indian Ocean side, J3 completely ruins Christmas for the Allies


Amphibious Assault at Christmas Island IO (45,104)

TF 51 troops unloading over beach at Christmas Island IO, 45,104

Japanese ground losses:
118 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)


The AVG is still a non-factor in turning the tide...


Morning Air attack on Chihkiang , at 78,50

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
H81-A3 x 2

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 21000 feet


The answer to yesterday's question of how long til John reacts to the Chinese bombing...

Morning Air attack on 13th RGC Temp. Division, at 81,50 (Changteh)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
Ki-27b Nate x 7

Allied aircraft
SB-III x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB-III: 4 destroyed, 3 damaged


The floaties strike again!, too little too late but its damn heroic anyway


Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
OS2U-3 Kingfisher x 2

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Taizin Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire


Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106

Weather in hex: Light rain

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
OS2U-3 Kingfisher x 2

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Tohuku Maru, Bomb hits 1




The Dorniers take a westerly heading and report they saw a battleship!
Crews were promptly checked for sobriety!


Morning Air attack on TF, near Bandjermasin at 61,102

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

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

Allied aircraft
Do-24K-1 x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso



And over on Johnston Is a new month, a new wrinkle...


Morning Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged


Morning Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
LB-30 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged


Morning Air attack on 1st Sasebo Assault Division, at 164,112 (Johnston Island)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged


Where are the P-40's supposed to be flying the escort mission???


Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lae at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14

Allied aircraft
A-24 Banshee x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
A-24 Banshee: 1 destroyed


Here is why dislodging the lousy Japs is going to be difficult, plenty of supply getting into
Christmas Is... AND missing your shots at sinking them!


Sub attack near Christmas Island at 174,141

Japanese Ships
xAK Konsan Maru
PB Tama Maru #8
PB Toshi Maru #3
xAK Sinkoku Maru
xAK Daijukyo Maru
xAK Yae Maru
xAK Tempei Maru
xAK Syokyu Maru
xAK Yosyu Maru
xAK Genoa Maru
xAK China Maru
PB Takuna Maru #6
PB Shonon Maru #15
PB Shonon Maru #11
PB Shuko Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS S-27

*** New and improved!***

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 01, 42

Japanese forces CAPTURE Tjilatjap !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kendari !!!
Tabiteuea expands airfield to size 2

Combat Report enclosed

[moore4807]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 02, 42
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Nice work up there lads!

Night Time Surface Combat, near Umnak Island at 169,51, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAK Nitiren Maru, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Concord
CL Honolulu
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Litchfield
DD Pillsbury
DD McKee
DD Stribling


Night Naval bombardment of Umnak Island at 169,51

Allied Ships
CL Honolulu
CL Concord
DD Stribling
DD McKee
DD Pillsbury
DD Litchfield
DD Ralph Talbot

Japanese ground losses:
233 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled

Port hits 21
Port supply hits 5




Doh! (slaps forehead) MUST be more careful with good players...

TF 161 encounters mine field at Midway Island (158,91)

Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon, Mine hits 2, on fire, heavy damage


ASW attack near Midway Island at 158,91

Japanese Ships
DD Sazanami
AMC Kongo Maru
DD Yunagi
DD Hayate
DD Oite

Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon, hits 5, and is sunk




WoW! a BB as part of a ASW force? Just kidding!

ASW attack near Christmas Island at 174,141

Japanese Ships
BB Ise
CL Isuzu
DD Isokaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Shiranui

Allied Ships
SS Grayling, hits 2


Sub attack near Christmas Island at 174,141

Japanese Ships
DD Kikuzuki, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
E Karii

Allied Ships
SS Grayling




At least somebody understands what he's doing out here...

Submarine attack near Nauru Island at 127,126

Japanese Ships
xAK Tempei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-34


Sub attack near Nauru Island at 127,126

Japanese Ships
xAK Tempei Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-34




The beleaguered Dutch air forces are fighting back! Well as best they can anyway!


Morning Air attack on TF, near Denpasar at 58,109

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 3
CW-22 Falcon x 5
L-212 x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Malta Maru
xAK Somedono Maru
xAK Kumakawa Maru
xAP Kokuryu Maru
xAK Reiyo Maru


Morning Air attack on TF, near Denpasar at 58,109

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
CW-22 Falcon x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Zenoa Maru
xAK Ryuzin Maru




The first relief forces of Burma arrive! Time to smack em back!


Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 58,47 (Meiktila)

Weather in hex: Overcast

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

Allied aircraft
Hurricane I Trop x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Hurricane I Trop bombing from 100 feet



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 02, 42

Japanese forces CAPTURE Christmas Island IO !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Rabaul !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tulagi !!!
Nagasaki/Sasebo expands airfield to size 5
Singapore expands airfield to size 7


Combat Report enclosed

[moore4807]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 03, 42
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First, The Good courtesy of the USN Silent Service...


Sub attack near Johnston Island at 164,112

Japanese Ships
xAK Manila Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Gato


Submarine attack near Legaspi at 82,82

Japanese Ships
xAK Naniwa Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-39

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


Submarine attack near Legaspi at 82,82

Japanese Ships
xAK Naniwa Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-39

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


Sub attack near Christmas Island at 174,141

Japanese Ships
AKE Durban Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Grayling, hits 2


More good news from the "Floaties"

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Loewoek at 71,101

Weather in hex: Overcast

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

Allied aircraft
PBY-5 Catalina x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Haguro, Bomb hits 1


OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 03, 42

Japanese forces CAPTURE Lanchow !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Semarang !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Ndeni !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tassafaronga !!!


For the Bad and Ugly see the enclosed Combat Report!

[moore4807]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 04, 42
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I conserved my strength but didn't pick the right day to fight...


Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 11 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23

Allied aircraft
P-40B Warhawk x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed


Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9

Allied aircraft
P-40B Warhawk x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed


Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 36

Allied aircraft
P-40B Warhawk x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed



"Floaties" are my most successful units so far!

Morning Air attack on TF, near Bara at 73,106

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
PBY-5 Catalina x 2

Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5 Catalina: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Ada Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 78,75

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
SOC-1 Seagull x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Shirogane Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires



Subs keep chipping away at the IJN...

Sub attack near Balikpapan at 66,98

Japanese Ships
xAP Kasado Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
CM Kyosai
xAP Keihuku Maru

Allied Ships
SS O21


OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 04, 42

Japanese forces CAPTURE Denpasar !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Salamaua !!!
Saigon expands airfield to size 7
Kweiyang expands airfield to size 4


For the bad/ugly parts of the Combat Report

[ny59giants]

PBYs - Using them as naval bombers helps, but you have to weigh that against using them to see what is coming from afar.

F4F-3/3A - The USN was short of Navy fighters until the F4F-4 came out in March. Just something you have to manage carefully.

Training Groups - I know there is a need to spend PP everywhere, but I would highly suggest that your Training Groups get moved up the list. There is a big difference in the pace of training with decent leaders.

[moore4807]

ORIGINAL: ny59giants

PBYs - Using them as naval bombers helps, but you have to weigh that against using them to see what is coming from afar.

True - the only Catalina's bombing are the Sorebaja ones and I already know where John3's coming from... I can't save them, so heroics are being asked of them.

F4F-3/3A - The USN was short of Navy fighters until the F4F-4 came out in March. Just something you have to manage carefully.

Are you calculating the number of eight F4-3's monthly production from the Bethpage NY factory? Historically and in several articles it says all eleven of the Navy/Marine fighter groups were all equipped with F4-3/3A's prior to the expansion of the CV groups in 2/42, I'm not even at 50% of that. Over half of the Marines are still equipped with F2A-3 Buffs!

If so then let me have the Linden/Trenton NJ FM-1's that were produced from June 1942 until May of 1943 when the game introduces them??? That's almost 44 per month from the same BuAir production sheet... [8D]

Training Groups - I know there is a need to spend PP everywhere, but I would highly suggest that your Training Groups get moved up the list. There is a big difference in the pace of training with decent leaders.

Yes - I have upgraded several Training officers, There are still some that do not have high enough experience to be instructors - notably 4E instructors...

[ny59giants]

Never mind getting "Training Officers" just get quality leaders - High Inspiration and Air skills.

Not going to get a change in number of F4F-3s of any type. This is always the number an Allied player gets. I'm in mid-Feb and most have mixture of fighter types on my CVs. Focus on getting Air and then Straf skills up (increased Defend) until better planes come out. The American CVs have some good pilots on them. Don't get them killed this early in the war needlessly. [:-]

[moore4807]

ORIGINAL: ny59giants

Never mind getting "Training Officers" just get quality leaders - High Inspiration and Air skills.

I'm doing the best I can - I'll try to get a list posted to paint that will be readable... This is where Larry's skills far outshine my pitiful efforts.

Not going to get a change in number of F4F-3s of any type. This is always the number an Allied player gets. I'm in mid-Feb and most have mixture of fighter types on my CVs. Focus on getting Air and then Straf skills up (increased Defend) until better planes come out. The American CVs have some good pilots on them. Don't get them killed this early in the war needlessly. [:-]

OK - to ask a favor - can you post what/who you have ref CV fighter squadrons? Here's My on board fighters -