About the Sarawak CD unit at Cocos - I have tried to unload 6" guns at small ports and every one of them is lost during unload.
You need a Port 3 or major naval support to offload those beasts.
::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
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RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
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RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
I think you will save the Yorktown, unless there is another sub or you do something silly like flank speed. Mining the port makes sense.
I bet your float damage goes down a point this next day and fires out. [:)] Especially if you cruise.
Unloading coastal guns at small ports -- I have done it with no losses using AK ships. Naval support surely helps, and in fact, it might have been the naval support inherent in the unit with the coastal guns that allowed the unloading to occur without loss. If so, there was only 80 naval support. I am not sure the coastal guns were on the AK, but an AK will help other ships offload too.
I bet your float damage goes down a point this next day and fires out. [:)] Especially if you cruise.
Unloading coastal guns at small ports -- I have done it with no losses using AK ships. Naval support surely helps, and in fact, it might have been the naval support inherent in the unit with the coastal guns that allowed the unloading to occur without loss. If so, there was only 80 naval support. I am not sure the coastal guns were on the AK, but an AK will help other ships offload too.
RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
Thanks guys. I have about 30 Naval support at Penryn where the Yorktown will try to go. With such high float damage this'll be a long one. One day at a time. I've left three DDs and a CA in the TF with the York, with another three DDs in an ASW TF. Two AM will also join the party tomorrow after detaching from the TF bring the port unit in.
Wow. Tense. Can't fly from York either so the FP on night search and the Cats flying into Penryn will hunt for the sub.
About the CD guns at Cocos, the Sarawak Force is short on TOE and has no guns now, but if I can get the whole unit flown to Cocos I could then turn on reinforcements and potentially have the guns arrive.
Wow. Tense. Can't fly from York either so the FP on night search and the Cats flying into Penryn will hunt for the sub.
About the CD guns at Cocos, the Sarawak Force is short on TOE and has no guns now, but if I can get the whole unit flown to Cocos I could then turn on reinforcements and potentially have the guns arrive.
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RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
Penryn is pretty exposed. The minor float should fix very quickly. If it were me I'd get system to 10, get rid of the minor float, and make for the Canal Zone with a strong to-the-south waypoint dogleg. Even with 15 system and that float you have a lot better than 50-50 shot of making it. The WC ports are probably crawling with I-boats and slow target speed is a (the?) primary sub attack variable.
I wouldn't expose an AR to the transit to Penryn. It doesn't add enough repair points to be worth the risk of it going both ways. Go pierside with ship's company and the present naval support, watch for two days to see what happens, and make a decision. I've taken BBs to the WC with 82 float and single-digit system and made it. But there were no subs in that case. At Penryn you're asking for a visit from the MKB. It's well worth the fuel to take out a CV this early.
I wouldn't expose an AR to the transit to Penryn. It doesn't add enough repair points to be worth the risk of it going both ways. Go pierside with ship's company and the present naval support, watch for two days to see what happens, and make a decision. I've taken BBs to the WC with 82 float and single-digit system and made it. But there were no subs in that case. At Penryn you're asking for a visit from the MKB. It's well worth the fuel to take out a CV this early.
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RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
Eh... Mining the port will only help against bombardments and mini-subs, as regular subs can't hit ships disbanded in port.
Also, doesn't one of the Port units arrive there in the near future as well? So you'll have 2!
Also, doesn't one of the Port units arrive there in the near future as well? So you'll have 2!
RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
If it were me, I'd have a couple of subs in the port hex waiting for the Yorktown to appear. [:D] I'd move them in and out once detected. Also, don't rule out bombardments as a way to damage the Yorktown more.
Finally, I would be tempted to toss some sub mines in the port hex too. Especially if you have a couple of days due to slow speed.
The big thing is to stay undetected, so as to create a little doubt. If detected, expect the kitchen sink to thrown at the Yorktown.
Finally, I would be tempted to toss some sub mines in the port hex too. Especially if you have a couple of days due to slow speed.
The big thing is to stay undetected, so as to create a little doubt. If detected, expect the kitchen sink to thrown at the Yorktown.
RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
ORIGINAL: Bullwinkle58
Penryn is pretty exposed. The minor float should fix very quickly. If it were me I'd get system to 10, get rid of the minor float, and make for the Canal Zone with a strong to-the-south waypoint dogleg. Even with 15 system and that float you have a lot better than 50-50 shot of making it. The WC ports are probably crawling with I-boats and slow target speed is a (the?) primary sub attack variable.
I wouldn't expose an AR to the transit to Penryn. It doesn't add enough repair points to be worth the risk of it going both ways. Go pierside with ship's company and the present naval support, watch for two days to see what happens, and make a decision. I've taken BBs to the WC with 82 float and single-digit system and made it. But there were no subs in that case. At Penryn you're asking for a visit from the MKB. It's well worth the fuel to take out a CV this early.
It is, not where I'd like to hide a big broken flattop.
I'll firstly try to get her there, and secondly aim to get pier side and as you say, see what happens day by day. As Lokasenna points out above, one Port unit just arrived and another just happened to be passing by, so it's landing there next turn.
I don't doubt it'll be a target, but this deep and with at least the majority of the KB in the DEI the Sara can add some protection. I'll move her from Pearl and base at Tahiti, get some fuel and an AKE down there, and use the multiple cruiser groups in the area to patrol. At least with Canton still in Allied hands, and with 60 AV on the base and Cats flying, there will be no total surprises.
If all goes well I could also head for Port Stanley, especially since it's summer down there this time of year.
Has anyone ever had a ship sink from pump failures while in transit off-map?
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RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
Has anyone ever had a ship sink from pump failures while in transit off-map?
Yes, assuming that you mean any verbiage the game attributed to the repairs-not-holding type sinking. Ships most definitely can sink during the off-map portion of an on-map/off-map journey. Ships going from off-map to off-map - I don't know.
Pierside requires three days to get out of, which is certainly a liability if she needs to get running (limping) away.
Also, surface forces that can endanger carriers hunting her might be worth considering.
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RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
Port Stanley! Gotta love it.
RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
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[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]SUBS: [/font]No more sub attacks on the Yorktown, thankfully.
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Pacific: [/font]The Yorktown has made it two hexes from Penrhyn Island. More ASW is on the way ad the Sara starts down from Pearl. Fingers crossed.
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]CHINA: [/font] Troops are fleeing up into the mountains near Lanchow to set up blockades there> The IJA is across the river from Sian and threatening, but no movement yet. Another decent strike takes 3 LI from Wuchow due to fires.
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]DEI:[/font] He's solidly on Java at Merak and Kalidjati, but not moving forward yet. Cocos goes to level 2 forts and 55 AV.
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]PI:[/font] I just realized I could make some PT boats at Manila. The tanks I sent out made it to Antimonan and took the base. Resources began to flow again into Manila to add to the stockpile. Already over 3k. So a TF appeared on the South coast of Luzon, and that's what the PTs were for. They chased it off, sinking one xAK. A few days later it was at Legaspi, and they went there and sunk another.
On the 14th the IJA DA at Clark again, this time getting a 1:3 and taking slightly more casualties, but getting forts to zero. After this the hold on aerial bombing here has gotten Clark to 2.1 again already and Manila is nearing 3. Should make things a bit tougher for the IJA. [:)]
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]SIGINT:[/font] Hmmmm.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Singapore (50,84).
[font="Trebuchet MS"]Radio transmissions detected at 52,121.
Radio transmissions detected at 48,68.
Radio transmissions detected at 70,104.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 70,104.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 48,110.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 63,80.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 48,71.[/font]
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lucena at 79,79, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Showa Maru #3
PB Showa Maru #5, Shell hits 15
xAK Meigen Maru
xAK Taihei Maru, Shell hits 1
xAK Yamafuku Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied Ships
PT-37
PT-38
PT-39
PT-40
PT-42
PT-43
PT-44
PT-45
PT-46
PT-47, Shell hits 1
PT-48
Japanese ground losses:
418 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
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Ground combat at Clark Field (79,76)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 32778 troops, 363 guns, 247 vehicles, Assault Value = 971
Defending force 25647 troops, 299 guns, 191 vehicles, Assault Value = 717
Japanese adjusted assault: 403
Allied adjusted defense: 1315
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1066 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 100 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 13 disabled
Guns lost 10 (2 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 37 (4 destroyed, 33 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
820 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 50 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 33 disabled
Engineers: 13 destroyed, 22 disabled
Guns lost 21 (6 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Vehicles lost 32 (4 destroyed, 28 disabled)
Assaulting units:
48th Division
4th Tank Regiment
16th Division
3rd Ind Engineer Regiment
Kure 1st SNLF
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
14th Army
21st Ind Engineer Regiment
Defending units:
26th PS Cavalry Regiment
194th Tank Battalion
14th PS Engineer Regiment
31st PA Infantry Division
45th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
4th Marine Regiment
2nd PA Constabulary Division
21st PA Infantry Division
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
I Philippine Corps
201st PA Construction Battalion
Clark Field AAF Base Force
Far East USAAF
202nd PA Construction Battalion
301st Construction Battalion
88th PS Field Artillery Regiment
1st PI Base Force
803rd Aviation Engineer Battalion
301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
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Losses:
[font="Trebuchet MS"]Loss of AS Zuiderkruis on Jan 14, 1942 is admitted
Loss of AGP Sirius on Jan 14, 1942 is admitted
Loss of AVP Fazant on Jan 14, 1942 is admitted[/font]
Ships Sunk:
[font="Trebuchet MS"]DD Harusame is reported to have been sunk near San Fernando on Dec 18, 1941
xAK Yamafuku Maru is reported to have been sunk near Lucena on Jan 13, 1942[/font]
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[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]SUBS: [/font]No more sub attacks on the Yorktown, thankfully.
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Pacific: [/font]The Yorktown has made it two hexes from Penrhyn Island. More ASW is on the way ad the Sara starts down from Pearl. Fingers crossed.
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]CHINA: [/font] Troops are fleeing up into the mountains near Lanchow to set up blockades there> The IJA is across the river from Sian and threatening, but no movement yet. Another decent strike takes 3 LI from Wuchow due to fires.
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]DEI:[/font] He's solidly on Java at Merak and Kalidjati, but not moving forward yet. Cocos goes to level 2 forts and 55 AV.
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]PI:[/font] I just realized I could make some PT boats at Manila. The tanks I sent out made it to Antimonan and took the base. Resources began to flow again into Manila to add to the stockpile. Already over 3k. So a TF appeared on the South coast of Luzon, and that's what the PTs were for. They chased it off, sinking one xAK. A few days later it was at Legaspi, and they went there and sunk another.
On the 14th the IJA DA at Clark again, this time getting a 1:3 and taking slightly more casualties, but getting forts to zero. After this the hold on aerial bombing here has gotten Clark to 2.1 again already and Manila is nearing 3. Should make things a bit tougher for the IJA. [:)]
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]SIGINT:[/font] Hmmmm.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Singapore (50,84).
[font="Trebuchet MS"]Radio transmissions detected at 52,121.
Radio transmissions detected at 48,68.
Radio transmissions detected at 70,104.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 70,104.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 48,110.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 63,80.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 48,71.[/font]
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lucena at 79,79, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Showa Maru #3
PB Showa Maru #5, Shell hits 15
xAK Meigen Maru
xAK Taihei Maru, Shell hits 1
xAK Yamafuku Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied Ships
PT-37
PT-38
PT-39
PT-40
PT-42
PT-43
PT-44
PT-45
PT-46
PT-47, Shell hits 1
PT-48
Japanese ground losses:
418 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
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Ground combat at Clark Field (79,76)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 32778 troops, 363 guns, 247 vehicles, Assault Value = 971
Defending force 25647 troops, 299 guns, 191 vehicles, Assault Value = 717
Japanese adjusted assault: 403
Allied adjusted defense: 1315
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1066 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 100 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 13 disabled
Guns lost 10 (2 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 37 (4 destroyed, 33 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
820 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 50 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 33 disabled
Engineers: 13 destroyed, 22 disabled
Guns lost 21 (6 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Vehicles lost 32 (4 destroyed, 28 disabled)
Assaulting units:
48th Division
4th Tank Regiment
16th Division
3rd Ind Engineer Regiment
Kure 1st SNLF
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
14th Army
21st Ind Engineer Regiment
Defending units:
26th PS Cavalry Regiment
194th Tank Battalion
14th PS Engineer Regiment
31st PA Infantry Division
45th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
4th Marine Regiment
2nd PA Constabulary Division
21st PA Infantry Division
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
I Philippine Corps
201st PA Construction Battalion
Clark Field AAF Base Force
Far East USAAF
202nd PA Construction Battalion
301st Construction Battalion
88th PS Field Artillery Regiment
1st PI Base Force
803rd Aviation Engineer Battalion
301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
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Losses:
[font="Trebuchet MS"]Loss of AS Zuiderkruis on Jan 14, 1942 is admitted
Loss of AGP Sirius on Jan 14, 1942 is admitted
Loss of AVP Fazant on Jan 14, 1942 is admitted[/font]
Ships Sunk:
[font="Trebuchet MS"]DD Harusame is reported to have been sunk near San Fernando on Dec 18, 1941
xAK Yamafuku Maru is reported to have been sunk near Lucena on Jan 13, 1942[/font]
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ORIGINAL: witpqs
Has anyone ever had a ship sink from pump failures while in transit off-map?
Yes, assuming that you mean any verbiage the game attributed to the repairs-not-holding type sinking. Ships most definitely can sink during the off-map portion of an on-map/off-map journey. Ships going from off-map to off-map - I don't know.
Pierside requires three days to get out of, which is certainly a liability if she needs to get running (limping) away.
Also, surface forces that can endanger carriers hunting her might be worth considering.
I've got 3 CA on the way, one here which was escorting, about 12 DD in total either around Penrhyn or en route, and a few other DMS and AM for ASW.
Just catching up here, and got the turn back from GJ.
SHE MADE IT TO PORT!!!! [&o][&o][&o]
Looks like a month to clear minor damage. Here is the shot.
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Now, this has been a roller coaster for a few days with two CVs getting hit by subs within a week, the IJA landing on Java and the IJN heading south into the IO.
All of that however is dwarfed by this: [X(]
All of that however is dwarfed by this: [X(]
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Any idea what the target is?ORIGINAL: obvert
Now, this has been a roller coaster for a few days with two CVs getting hit by subs within a week, the IJA landing on Java and the IJN heading south into the IO.
All of that however is dwarfed by this: [X(]
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[font="Times New Roman"]Jan 16 - 17, 1942[/font]
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[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]INDIA: [/font]Is this an all-out assault on the sub-continent, or just a smaller incursion meant to trap a few brigades on the Arakan?
The turn opened with a surprise Val strike against 6 HDML at Chittagong. Luckily I'd just gotten a sigint message the day before:
[font="Trebuchet MS"]CV Kaga is moving to 46,50.[/font]
I turned the Buffalos on and they shot down 25 unescorted Vals, most likely from Kaga, so great pre-war pilots. Also, these guys now have experience and kills.
This fleet looks ominous. It's very early to be hitting India, but of course after hitting the CVs it's going to be a lot easier for a while, at least. This makes me wonder though, looking at the OOB, if it's possible to take the place. I've got 1100 AV at Calcutta now with 3.2 forts. At Madras only 250AV and 2.5 forts. At Bombay about 200 AV and 2.5 forts. At Karachi around 300AV and 3.1 forts. Another Aussie division is on the way through Aden.
I'm trying to send the buyable Chinese to India as well, but I'm not sure they'll make it before the door gets closed. Of course it'll be tough to get Calcutta and do a bunch of other stuff too.
Pretty interesting. I know GJ has been on the other side of this several times, but those games featured a lot of Tojos, a lot of 2E IJAAF bombers, and against rader at least China had already fallen. I'll have to read up n the Mr Kane game.
So to get Calcutta he will likely need at minimum 2500AV and good air support. A ton of Hurri arrive throughout the week at Aden, so I now need to send a bunch of ASW over there and hope the KB doesn't get in the way too quickly.
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Pacific: [/font]The Aikoku Maru shows up at Penrhyn, but just too late to interfere with the Yorktown. It does find two AK at port and sinks one while damaging the other. The Yorktown though is safe for now.
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]DEI:[/font] Looks like GJ is also going for Cocos. An early atoll invasion! Fun! [:D]
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Penrhyn Island at 168,157, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AMC Aikoku Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
Allied Ships
AK Betelgeuse, Shell hits 7, on fire
AK Arcturus, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Chittagong at 55,41
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 13
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 5 destroyed
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
HDML 1102, and is sunk
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[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]INDIA: [/font]Is this an all-out assault on the sub-continent, or just a smaller incursion meant to trap a few brigades on the Arakan?
The turn opened with a surprise Val strike against 6 HDML at Chittagong. Luckily I'd just gotten a sigint message the day before:
[font="Trebuchet MS"]CV Kaga is moving to 46,50.[/font]
I turned the Buffalos on and they shot down 25 unescorted Vals, most likely from Kaga, so great pre-war pilots. Also, these guys now have experience and kills.
This fleet looks ominous. It's very early to be hitting India, but of course after hitting the CVs it's going to be a lot easier for a while, at least. This makes me wonder though, looking at the OOB, if it's possible to take the place. I've got 1100 AV at Calcutta now with 3.2 forts. At Madras only 250AV and 2.5 forts. At Bombay about 200 AV and 2.5 forts. At Karachi around 300AV and 3.1 forts. Another Aussie division is on the way through Aden.
I'm trying to send the buyable Chinese to India as well, but I'm not sure they'll make it before the door gets closed. Of course it'll be tough to get Calcutta and do a bunch of other stuff too.
Pretty interesting. I know GJ has been on the other side of this several times, but those games featured a lot of Tojos, a lot of 2E IJAAF bombers, and against rader at least China had already fallen. I'll have to read up n the Mr Kane game.
So to get Calcutta he will likely need at minimum 2500AV and good air support. A ton of Hurri arrive throughout the week at Aden, so I now need to send a bunch of ASW over there and hope the KB doesn't get in the way too quickly.
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]Pacific: [/font]The Aikoku Maru shows up at Penrhyn, but just too late to interfere with the Yorktown. It does find two AK at port and sinks one while damaging the other. The Yorktown though is safe for now.
[font="Microsoft Sans Serif"]DEI:[/font] Looks like GJ is also going for Cocos. An early atoll invasion! Fun! [:D]
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Penrhyn Island at 168,157, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AMC Aikoku Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
Allied Ships
AK Betelgeuse, Shell hits 7, on fire
AK Arcturus, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Chittagong at 55,41
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 13
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 5 destroyed
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
HDML 1102, and is sunk
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RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
I would still send a USN BF with its 100 Naval Support to help with repairs. It can be moved to another base later. You have too many up in Alaska that could be bought out and send south.
Double check the leadership qualities of the Yorktown's captain to see if there is a better one available. Leadership, naval, and then admin I think.
India - I would think about sending one or both the PBY-4s from Philippines here to allow better warning. I send the 40th and 41st American Divisions to Cape Town. Do you have any American divisions headed that way?? I have 3 FA with the big 155mm guns headed that way with some AA and later a few Marine CD units for coastal work.
Double check the leadership qualities of the Yorktown's captain to see if there is a better one available. Leadership, naval, and then admin I think.
India - I would think about sending one or both the PBY-4s from Philippines here to allow better warning. I send the 40th and 41st American Divisions to Cape Town. Do you have any American divisions headed that way?? I have 3 FA with the big 155mm guns headed that way with some AA and later a few Marine CD units for coastal work.
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ORIGINAL: witpqs
Any idea what the target is?ORIGINAL: obvert
Now, this has been a roller coaster for a few days with two CVs getting hit by subs within a week, the IJA landing on Java and the IJN heading south into the IO.
All of that however is dwarfed by this: [X(]
100% sure it's Chittagong. Viz would be possible, but there is no need to deceive here, just get in fast. He's right there, it's a clear hex, why not? All units there have already started back. I'd like to save the decent brigade and get base forces to Calcutta.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill
RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
ORIGINAL: ny59giants
I would still send a USN BF with its 100 Naval Support to help with repairs. It can be moved to another base later. You have too many up in Alaska that could be bought out and send south.
Double check the leadership qualities of the Yorktown's captain to see if there is a better one available. Leadership, naval, and then admin I think.
India - I would think about sending one or both the PBY-4s from Philippines here to allow better warning.
I have Hudsons flying search from Chittagong and Trincomalee, so decent range. A day more wouldn't likely have made a difference here. It's too early to react and strike the invasion fleet. There are almost no strike planes.
About Penrhyn, I don't think I could fit another big base force and the units I'm sending, which are AA. Plus, it'd take another three weeks to get there. From Pearl I'm sending engineer and AA, which should be close to maxing the SL of 6k.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill
RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
Some of those arriving Hurricane pilots are simply horrendous. Definitely check them out first.
Good thing you fled Burma, or are fleeing Burma.[:)]
Good thing you fled Burma, or are fleeing Burma.[:)]
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RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
SHE MADE IT TO PORT!!!!
Looks like a month to clear minor damage. Here is the shot.
Whew! From the increases in system and engine damage, she was losing the battle to stay afloat.
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RE: ::Felix, Ferdinand and FRUPAC:: obvert (A) v Greyjoy (J)
I see you are enjoying the Japanese subs from an allied perspective! [;)]
Still following along but mostly reading on my phone. For some reason I can no longer log into the forums from it so I can write anything!
PS. Any initial thought on PDU OFF/SL yet? I found SLs to make China extremely problematic from an allied perspective and supply loss due to unwanted overstacking caused by retreats.
Still following along but mostly reading on my phone. For some reason I can no longer log into the forums from it so I can write anything!
PS. Any initial thought on PDU OFF/SL yet? I found SLs to make China extremely problematic from an allied perspective and supply loss due to unwanted overstacking caused by retreats.
