Turnaround? Lowpe (J) vs Tiemanj (A) Stock

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

Have you gotten supply into Chungking yet? And whats the score? [:)]

Nope. I have only had one full day of ownership[:(]. Got the 400 supply daily production (which isn't bad, 12,000 a month, 144K a year, not shabby just wish I had gotten all the other production as well).

I think the ratio is 1.3..I will post a picture with the next turn.

[Lowpe]

Not all Japanese AA is equivalent, in fact only a few are dangerous to allied 4E beasts.

The gold standard is the 12cm AA gun, and I have two large units of them, and it is one of the reasons why my troops suffer very few losses on the road between Moulmein and Bangkok, despite it seeing some of the heaviest bombing of the year. Don't get me wrong, the terrain (JR), bad weather (Indochina), and some forts have definitely helped.

But the 12 cm gun, pictured here, can actually bring down Allied planes flying over 8k. Don't lose track of them!

[Lowpe]

I need to plan now for the B29 and strategic bombing of Japan, and as I have mentioned, very few Japanese AA guns pose a threat.

Here is a look at them, including the dual purpose guns that come in base force engineering units.

One thing to look forward to is a huge mobilization of AA units around April 44. Another is TOE upgrades.

But if you want to cause flak losses to the Allied bombers, plan very carefully where all the 12cm AA guns go, and don't waste your 20mm autocannons at air fields that have balloons and are very unlikely to see low flying craft. I like to put them where they are likely to see dive bombers.

[topeverest]

IMHO If you have the HR for SB at 20K, the empire related AA will be entirely ineffective.

Are you playing with that?


[quote]ORIGINAL: Lowpe

I need to plan now for the B29 and strategic bombing of Japan, and as I have mentioned, very few Japanese AA guns pose a threat.

[Lokasenna]

Don't forget to build that airfield at Chungking [;)]

[Lowpe]

[quote]ORIGINAL: topeverest

IMHO If you have the HR for SB at 20K, the empire related AA will be entirely ineffective.

Are you playing with that?
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Nope, he flies his bombers at whatever altitude, basically as low as possible while trying to avoid my flak. But the presence of those 12 cm guns cause him to fly at 19K when bombing the troops on the Bangkok/Moulmein road. A big advantage for me.

Top 3 Allied Flak losses are: B25D1, B24D1, B25C.

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: Lokasenna

Don't forget to build that airfield at Chungking [;)]

And Chengtu too, I guess. Chungking is already a level 6.

[topeverest]

Can you describe your defensive strategy for the upper Philippines?

where are you planning to expense your fleet?

[Lowpe]

Long, well thought out plans are to be used in case of a Luzon invasion.

At High Command is a button, of course this the translated version.



I am going to fight! I don't know know with how much, but at least it is growing every day as the troops pull back from the lower Solomons, Port Blair, New Guinea and even the SRA.

[JocMeister]

Can I borrow that button? [;)]

[Lowpe]

Here is a picture...I am in process of moving back 3-4 divisions, I think if I have time they will end up on Luzon.

I have already written off the SRA, that he doesn't even budge in that direction is a mistake.

This is a scenario one game, and I can't defend in Indochina, Bonins and expect to have a lot for the SRA or the PI. That he isn't pushing on more fronts helps me, but then he has suffered some horrendously high land losses.

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

Can I borrow that button? [;)]

You have an IPA and don't need no stinking buttons.[:D]

[Lokasenna]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

Can I borrow that button? [;)]

You have an IPA and don't need no stinking buttons.[:D]

I disagree. I think that's precisely why he needs a button like that one.

[topeverest]

I cant resist that!

You have an IPA and don't need no stinking buttons.[:D]
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[JocMeister]

ORIGINAL: Lokasenna

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

Can I borrow that button? [;)]

You have an IPA and don't need no stinking buttons.[:D]

I disagree. I think that's precisely why he needs a button like that one.

You and your IPA hating. You will come around eventually...they all do! [;)]

[obvert]

Not All!! [;)]

Being from the NW, the home of Cascade Hops and aggressive IPAs, I should like them. I don't. Too much flower for me. It's like having a chamomile tea mixed in your beer.

Now, a nice rounded English Ale, bitter, smooth, full of a range of tastes simultaneously, including a touch of hops; that is good beer. Real Ales, Golden Ales, Pale Ales.

Recent favorite is Mad Goose Pale Ale.

Here is a fascinating history of the west coast pale ale. Didn't realize it began so early with Anchor's Liberty Ale. (Love their 'Anchor Steam' craft lager)

http://firstwefeast.com/drink/history-of-the-west-coast-ipa/

[JocMeister]

Hah, you will find the way eventually you too! [:'(]

PS. I actually have a couple of bottles of Sierra Nevada at home. Very good! [:)]

[Lowpe]

I side with Obvert here., can't stand IPA.

I like to brew my own, a smoked scotch ale. Mmmm, good. Problem is I drink them faster than I can brew them.

Now then, I have a turn in my mailbox. Invasion Bonins?

[Lowpe]

Jan 13, 1944

An Iboat attack one of these fleas...one shot, one kill. I have to get more Iboats here with deck guns.

[Lowpe]

Night bombing of destroyers by Betties at Tavoy proves fruitless. Allied 4Es bomb Babeldoab.

450 miles, North NorthEast of Marcus, Japanese Intel pays off...