THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J)

[Rio Bravo]

[center]Combat Report[/center]
[center]for[/center]
[center]March 11, 1942[/center]

Thanks to The War College advice, the ABDA Brisbane Air Groups were withdrawn saving the aircraft and pilots to return another day. And, in the process enough political points were given to buy out a U. S. Army Regiment from Pearl which is loading for transport to Australia!

Japanese Sneak Around at Night and Naval Bombard Port Blair:

Night Naval bombardment of Port Blair at 46,58

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
CL Sendai

Allied ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16
Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 2

BB Kirishima firing at Port Blair
BB Hiei firing at Port Blair
CL Sendai firing at Port Blair

Japanese Amphibious Assault Hex 52, 101:

Amphibious Assault at 52,101

TF 268 troops unloading over beach at 52,101

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

19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 33rd/C Div /3
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 33rd/C Div /6

Japanese Shove Allies Around Near Kota Bharu:

Ground combat at 51,77 (near Kota Bharu)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 585 troops, 0 guns, 89 vehicles, Assault Value = 51

Defending force 370 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11

Japanese adjusted assault: 23

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 23 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(-), morale(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)

Allied ground losses:
425 casualties reported
Squads: 31 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 39 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 2

Assaulting units:
7th Tank Regiment

Defending units:
2nd Argylls Battalion
8th Indian Brigade

Japanese Kick Chinese Off Their Turf Near Tienshui:

Ground combat at 83,38 (near Tienshui)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10305 troops, 112 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 208

Defending force 868 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 30

Japanese adjusted assault: 103

Allied adjusted defense: 3

Japanese assault odds: 34 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)

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

Allied ground losses:
462 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
37th Division

Defending units:
22nd Chinese Corps

SS Tambor Trashes xAK Daisin Maru Near Tokara Retto!

Submarine attack near Tokara Retto at 99,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Daisin Maru, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS Tambor

xAK Daisin Maru is sighted by SS Tambor
SS Tambor attacking on the surface
Massive explosion on xAK Daisin Maru
SS Tambor low on gun ammo, Murphy, J.W. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

SS Triton Dunks PB Fukui Maru Near Truk!

ASW attack near Truk at 112,107

Japanese Ships
PB Fukui Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
TK Akatuki Maru
PB Nagata Maru

Allied Ships
SS Triton

SS Triton launches 2 torpedoes at PB Fukui Maru
Triton diving deep ....
PB Nagata Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nagata Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nagata Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nagata Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nagata Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Chinese Hold Their Turf Near Sian and Near Tsyuyung!

Ground combat at 84,42 (near Sian)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5856 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 211

Defending force 8766 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 274

Japanese adjusted assault: 193

Allied adjusted defense: 208

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), morale(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)

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

Allied ground losses:
296 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled

Assaulting units:
59th Infantry Brigade

Defending units:
9th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
4th Group Army

And

Ground combat at 67,45 (near Tsuyung)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1668 troops, 4 guns, 144 vehicles, Assault Value = 376

Defending force 4555 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 58

Japanese adjusted assault: 55

Allied adjusted defense: 64

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

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

Allied ground losses:
110 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
22nd Recon Regiment
Sasebo 3rd SNLF
6th Tank Regiment
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade
Sasebo 8th SNLF
3rd Militia Regiment

Defending units:
54th Chinese Corps
11th Group Army

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]Burma Update[/center]
[center]for[/center]
[center]The War College[/center]

Gentlemen:

We have been at war with El Lobo's Japanese Evil Empire for ninety-five (95) days. To date, as you will notice from the map below, El Lobo has not invaded Burma.

India has grown strong. Primary troop concentrations in India are as follows:

Karachi: Northern Command Troops (497 AV)
Hyderabad (Sindh): Chinese Troops (1,483 AV)...Reserve
Ahmecabad: I Australian Corps Troops (1,680 AV)...Reserve
Surat: Eastern Command Troops (403 AV)
Bombay: Southern Command Troops (467 AV)
Jalgaon: ABDA Troops (237 AV)...Reserve
Bhopal: III India Corps Troops (740 AV)...Reserve
Cawnpore: Burma Corps Troops (1,400 AV)...Reserve
Bangalore: Eastern Command Troops (306 AV)
Hyderabad: U.S. Army Troops (382 AV)...Reserve
Madras: Southern Command Troops (364 AV)
Calcutta: Eastern Command Troops (174 AV)

Three (3) more Chinese Corps are close to entering India and are heading for Hyderabad (Sindh).

U. S. Army Troops continue to pour into India on a Daily basis.

Considering El Lobo hasn't moved on Burma, I am considering moving the Burma Corps and I Australian Corps to Burma. And, I am considering moving III India Corps to Ceylon.

Perhaps it is premature to strip India of the Burma, I Australian, and III Indian Corps'?

Please provide your analysis and comments.

Best Regards,

Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]Combat Report[/center]
[center]for[/center]
[center]March 12, 1942[/center]

Muggers Amphibious Assault Port Blair:

Amphibious Assault at Port Blair (46,58)

TF 239 troops unloading over beach at Port Blair, 46,58

Japanese ground losses:
127 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of Imperial Guards Div /1
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of Imperial Guards Div /1
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Imperial Guards Div /2
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of Imperial Guards Div /2
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Imperial Guards Div /3
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of Imperial Guards Div /3
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of Imperial Guards Div
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of Imperial Guards Div
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of Imperial Guards Div
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of Imperial Guards Div /5
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of Imperial Guards Div /5
Motorized Support accidentally lost during unload of Imperial Guards Div /5
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of Imperial Guards Div /5
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of Imperial Guards Div /5
Motorized Support damaged beyond repair during unload of Imperial Guards Div /6
75mm T90 Field Gun dropped into water during unload of Imperial Guards Div /7
47mm Type 01 AT Gun lost overboard during unload of Imperial Guards Div /9

Thugs Push Chinese Out of Wuchow:

Ground combat at Wuchow (76,57)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 14408 troops, 195 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 480

Defending force 2532 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 42

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 427

Allied adjusted defense: 28

Japanese assault odds: 15 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Wuchow !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

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

Allied ground losses:
866 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 40 destroyed, 27 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
104th Division
5th RF Gun Battalion
21st Mortar Battalion
23rd Army
2nd RF Gun Battalion
47th JAAF AF Bn
1st JAAF AF Coy
2nd JAAF AF Coy

Defending units:
16th Group Army
13th Chinese Base Force

Rat Bastards Send Chinese Packing Near Tsuyung:

Ground combat at 67,45 (near Tsuyung)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 9936 troops, 88 guns, 159 vehicles, Assault Value = 375

Defending force 4464 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 51

Japanese adjusted assault: 249

Allied adjusted defense: 76

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

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

Allied ground losses:
1438 casualties reported
Squads: 47 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 65 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
6th Tank Regiment
Sasebo 3rd SNLF
22nd Recon Regiment
Sasebo 8th SNLF
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd Militia Regiment

Defending units:
54th Chinese Corps
11th Group Army

Chinese Give Japanese a Lesson in the Fine Art of Combat Near Ankang!

Ground combat at 81,40 (near Ankang)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 41352 troops, 951 guns, 868 vehicles, Assault Value = 1055

Defending force 76646 troops, 431 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2780

Japanese adjusted assault: 370

Allied adjusted defense: 3940

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 10

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
2384 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 179 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 114 disabled
Engineers: 134 destroyed, 37 disabled
Guns lost 15 (7 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1197 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 110 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Guns lost 11 (2 destroyed, 9 disabled)

Assaulting units:
28th Engineer Regiment
1st Engineer Regiment
23rd Division
12th Division
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
26th Engineer Regiment
4th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
22nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
9th Ind. Engineer Regiment
46th Const Co
49th Const Co
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
45th Const Co
26th Field Artillery Regiment
48th Road Const Co
12th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
47th Road Const Co
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
45th Road Const Co
10th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
4th RF Gun Battalion
5th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
5th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
20th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
4th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd RF Gun Battalion
12th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
1st Field Artillery Regiment
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
8th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
9th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
7th RF Gun Battalion
1st Ind. Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
46th Road Const Co
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
6th RF Gun Battalion
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
11th Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
32nd Chinese Corps
99th Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
100th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
26th Group Army

Chinese "Just Say No" to Japanese Near Paotow!

Ground combat at 91,33 (near Paotow)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3388 troops, 44 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 113

Defending force 2065 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 47

Japanese adjusted assault: 64

Allied adjusted defense: 39

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-), supply(-)
Attacker: fatigue(-)

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

Allied ground losses:
177 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
1st Cavalry Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
3rd Ching An Tui Brigade

Defending units:
81st Chinese Corps

Allies Perform Miracle at Batavia!

Ground combat at Batavia (49,98)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 24117 troops, 329 guns, 121 vehicles, Assault Value = 655

Defending force 11486 troops, 170 guns, 77 vehicles, Assault Value = 190

Japanese adjusted assault: 354

Allied adjusted defense: 181

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
678 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
850 casualties reported
Squads: 27 destroyed, 77 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Guns lost 20 (2 destroyed, 18 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Assaulting units:
21st/A Division
15th Naval Guard Unit
14th Guards Regiment
55th Infantry Regiment
16th Naval Guard Unit
21st/B Division
15th Guards Regiment
21st/C Division
93rd JAAF AF Bn
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
15th JAAF AF Bn
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
III/81st Naval Guard Unit
2nd Mortar Battalion
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
29th JAAF AF Coy

Defending units:
1st KNIL Regiment
2nd KNIL Regiment
1st Regt Cavalerie
Roodenburg Battalion
Merak Base Force
1st KNIL Landstorm Battalion
ML-KNIL
1st KNIL AA Battalion
Batavia Coastal Gun Battalion
4th KNIL Landstorm Battalion
1 ML-KNIL Aviation
Batavia Base Force

Best Regards,

-Terry

[BBfanboy]

I do not know your opponent's experience level or aggressiveness, so it is hard to judge what the lack of action in Burma means.
With experienced players it normally means they are gathering troops to attack Australia, the Aleutians, or deep into SoPac.
So you have a risk of being blind-sided in another theatre and an opportunity to first develop solid bases in Burma and then push into Indo-China.

One of the keys to decision making is accounting for all the Japanese Divisions. Search this forum (AARs) and the War Room forum to find the lists people have made of the IJA divisions. Then go back over your Sigint and bombing data to see which ones are where. If a bunch are missing, keep a good reserve of troops available to react when they show up.

Also keep in mind the IJN still controls the seas so transferring troops to places like Australia and SoPac must be well covered.

[Rio Bravo]

[center]Combat Report[/center]
[center]for[/center]
[center]March 13, 1942[/center]

The Wolff (El Lobo) Captures Port Blair:

Ground combat at Port Blair (46,58)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 11559 troops, 93 guns, 36 vehicles, Assault Value = 409

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

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 391

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 391 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Port Blair !!!

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 3 destroyed

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
Imperial Guards Division

Japanese Forces Hammer Chinese Near Ichang:

Ground combat at 83,46 (near Ichang)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 27507 troops, 242 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 793

Defending force 4738 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

Japanese adjusted assault: 762

Allied adjusted defense: 43

Japanese assault odds: 17 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1991 casualties reported
Squads: 34 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 143 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 6 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 10 (7 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 4

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
61st Infantry Brigade
116th Division
32nd Division

Defending units:
41st Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
48th Chinese Corps
3rd Group Army
4th Construction Regiment

Japanese Put the Run on Chinese Near Paotow:

Ground combat at 91,33 (near Paotow)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3368 troops, 44 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 110

Defending force 1933 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 32

Japanese adjusted assault: 57

Allied adjusted defense: 23

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
458 casualties reported
Squads: 30 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
1st Cavalry Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
3rd Ching An Tui Brigade

Defending units:
81st Chinese Corps

Chinese Pack Mud into Japanese Tank Barrels at Lanchow!

Ground combat at Lanchow (81,34)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 173 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 388

Defending force 23708 troops, 86 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 710

Assault collapses, survivors seek cover

Japanese ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
12th Tank Regiment
10th Tank Regiment
8th Recon Regiment
5th Armored Car Co
15th Tank Regiment
11th Tank Regiment
23rd Tank Regiment
1st Raiding Rgt /1

Defending units:
303rd Brigade
34th Separate Brigade
9th Separate Brigade
259th Brigade
27th Chinese Corps
82nd Chinese Corps
8th War Area
8th Chinese Base Force
19th Chinese Base Force
21st Chinese Base Force

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

I do not know your opponent's experience level or aggressiveness, so it is hard to judge what the lack of action in Burma means.
With experienced players it normally means they are gathering troops to attack Australia, the Aleutians, or deep into SoPac.
So you have a risk of being blind-sided in another theatre and an opportunity to first develop solid bases in Burma and then push into Indo-China.

One of the keys to decision making is accounting for all the Japanese Divisions. Search this forum (AARs) and the War Room forum to find the lists people have made of the IJA divisions. Then go back over your Sigint and bombing data to see which ones are where. If a bunch are missing, keep a good reserve of troops available to react when they show up.

Also keep in mind the IJN still controls the seas so transferring troops to places like Australia and SoPac must be well covered.

BBfanboy-

I have kept a list as to where Japanese ground forces were last seen. I am fully aware that the Japanese carriers, for now, command the water.

It is difficult to predict what El Lobo has in mind. On the one hand, I can envision him not expanding too far; conserving his fuel, supply, and fighting machine. On the other hand, El Lobo is definitely a methodical and calculated risk-taker and he could strike anywhere he thinks he might get a good bang for his buck!

Now then, on the one hand, it would be nice to move into and give that Rising Sun a good battle in Burma or on Ceylon. If he stuffed India with considerable Japanese forces, he could no doubt strangle Burma. And, if he landed on Ceylon with sufficient power, he could decimate any troops I put on Ceylon. On the other hand, staying put in India for now and playing "Rope a Dope" could prove to be fruitful. IF El Lobo over-extended himself in India, he could get himself into big trouble in India.

For now, considering that I haven't a clue where the KB is and haven't a clue where El Lobo's next big target might be, if any, "Rope a Dope" will remain in effect.

Thank you for your comment and warnings, BBfanboy.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]India Aircraft[/center]
[center]Question and Advice for[/center]
[center]The War College[/center]

Gentlemen-

I want to prepare to be in the best shape possible to destroy Japanese airbases. Accordingly, I want to train India Bomber aircraft to bomb Japanese airfields and I want to train the Fighter aircraft to escort the Bombers.

Please advise as to the best settings to accomplish the above stated goal for the following types of India based aircraft:

Bombers

Bleinheim I (MLB)
Bleinheim IV (MLB)
Hudson I (MLB)
Hudson IIIa (MLB)

Wirraway (LLB)
Audax I (LLB)
Lysander II (LLB)
Wapiti IIa (LLB)

Fighters

Hurricane I Trop
Hurricane IIa Trop
Hurricane IIB Trop
H81-A3
Buffalo I
Bleinheim IF
Mohawk IV

Upon arrival of the II U.S. Fighter Squadrons and V U.S. Bomber Squadrons, I will request settings for those air groups too for Japanese airfield destruction purposes.

Best Regrads,

-Terry

[BBfanboy]

I take it your question is about training, not operations, so that is what I will comment on.

All training should be taken at range 0 to reduce fatigue. Setting a longer range does not improve training in any way.
For bombers, you must decide what they will be most needed for - land bombing, naval attack or ASW, or Recon.

In my experience land bombing is the majority of the work, so set most bomber squadrons training in Airfield Attack or Ground Attack, altitude 2000 feet. The low altitude still trains GroundB skill, and it also gives a good rate of training in Defensive skill.

The Lysanders carry a camera so many players train them in Recon. Altitude can be as low as 100 feet - I use 1000 feet.

Torpedo bombers should train at 1000' or 100' with torpedoes for NavT or with bombs for Low Naval.

Hudson IIIs have good range and can be used for Naval Search or ASW, if you do not need them for land bombing. Use 1000' or 100' during training.

Unless the enemy has a sitting duck group in the open, with no CAP and no AA, the light bombers should only be used for training (other than Lysander Recons).

Blenheims seem best at bombing land targets.


All fighters should train escort or sweep to gain Air skill. Use 1000 feet during training. Altitude does not seem to affect the training gains except for Defensive skill. Once Air skill is in the 70s you can consider training them in Ground Attack at 1000 feet (if they can carry a bomb or two) or Strafe at 100 feet.

I leave it to more experienced players to advise on the operational altitudes. My own experience is that it varies depending on what the enemy has for CAP and AA, what the weather is and how badly I want to hit the target (take heavier losses to ensure target is hit).

You must also temper the desire to hit as hard as possible with the ability to replace aircraft and pilots.

[Rio Bravo]

[center]Combat Report[/center]
[center]for[/center]
[center]March 14, 1942[/center]

Nothing unexpected, but still a bad day for the Allies.

Japanese Capture Clark Field, Batavia, and Semarang:

Ground combat at Clark Field (79,76)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 37035 troops, 454 guns, 352 vehicles, Assault Value = 1313

Defending force 19762 troops, 232 guns, 455 vehicles, Assault Value = 99

Japanese adjusted assault: 664

Allied adjusted defense: 220

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Clark Field !!!

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
O-47A: 4 destroyed
B-17D Fortress: 7 destroyed
P-40B Warhawk: 8 destroyed
P-35A: 7 destroyed

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
586 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 40 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
7467 casualties reported
Squads: 432 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 858 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 82 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 119 (119 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 389 (388 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 22
Units destroyed 2

Assaulting units:
16th Engineer Regiment
2nd Engineer Regiment
2nd Tank Regiment
56th Recon Regiment
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
I./4th Infantry Battalion
9th Infantry Regiment
20th Infantry Regiment
65th Naval Guard Unit
5th Amphibious Brigade
113th Infantry Regiment
16th Recon Regiment
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment
64th Naval Guard Unit
II./4th Infantry Battalion
65th Brigade
63rd Naval Guard Unit
148th Infantry Regiment
2nd Recon Regiment
56th Engineer Regiment
62nd Nav Gd /1
56th Const Co
9th Field AF Construction Battalion
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
48th Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
56th Field Artillery Regiment
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
2nd Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
1st PA Constabulary Regiment
192nd Tank Battalion
11th PA Infantry Division
57th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
71st PA Infantry Division
91st PA Infantry Division
31st Infantry Regiment
21st PA Infantry Division
1st PA Infantry Division
2nd PA Constabulary Regiment
Subic Bay Defenses
14th PS Engineer Regiment
I Philippine Corps
26th PS Cavalry Regiment
Manila USAAF Base Force
Far East USAAF
Asiatic Fleet
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
Cavite USN Base Force
194th Tank Battalion
3rd/45th PS Inf Battalion
1st USMC AA Battalion
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
301st Construction Battalion

And

Ground combat at Batavia (49,98)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 26232 troops, 363 guns, 121 vehicles, Assault Value = 665

Defending force 10387 troops, 164 guns, 76 vehicles, Assault Value = 124

Japanese adjusted assault: 481

Allied adjusted defense: 119

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Batavia !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
343 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled

Allied ground losses:
10175 casualties reported
Squads: 382 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1143 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 50 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 193 (193 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 71 (71 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 12

Assaulting units:
21st/B Division
15th Guards Regiment
16th Naval Guard Unit
14th Guards Regiment
55th Infantry Regiment
III/81st Naval Guard Unit
21st/A Division
15th Naval Guard Unit
21st/C Division
15th JAAF AF Bn
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
2nd Mortar Battalion
93rd JAAF AF Bn
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
29th JAAF AF Coy

Defending units:
2nd KNIL Regiment
1st Regt Cavalerie
1st KNIL Regiment
Roodenburg Battalion
Batavia Coastal Gun Battalion
1st KNIL AA Battalion
Merak Base Force
ML-KNIL
1 ML-KNIL Aviation
1st KNIL Landstorm Battalion
4th KNIL Landstorm Battalion
Batavia Base Force

And

Ground combat at Semarang (53,102)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 12456 troops, 115 guns, 31 vehicles, Assault Value = 429

Defending force 415 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 210

Allied adjusted defense: 3

Japanese assault odds: 70 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Semarang !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)

Allied ground losses:
184 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
33rd Division

Defending units:
Semarang Base Force

Allied Aircraft Finally Hit a Japanese Transport Near Kalidjati!

Morning Air attack on TF, near Kalidjati at 52,99

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
CW-22 Falcon x 8

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Nippo Maru, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x CW-22 Falcon bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes

Now that Japanese Ground Forces are Freed up From Clark Field and Batavia, the question is: where will El Lobo launch his next major invasion? I am hoping it is India.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

I take it your question is about training, not operations, so that is what I will comment on.

All training should be taken at range 0 to reduce fatigue. Setting a longer range does not improve training in any way.
For bombers, you must decide what they will be most needed for - land bombing, naval attack or ASW, or Recon.

In my experience land bombing is the majority of the work, so set most bomber squadrons training in Airfield Attack or Ground Attack, altitude 2000 feet. The low altitude still trains GroundB skill, and it also gives a good rate of training in Defensive skill.

The Lysanders carry a camera so many players train them in Recon. Altitude can be as low as 100 feet - I use 1000 feet.

Torpedo bombers should train at 1000' or 100' with torpedoes for NavT or with bombs for Low Naval.

Hudson IIIs have good range and can be used for Naval Search or ASW, if you do not need them for land bombing. Use 1000' or 100' during training.

Unless the enemy has a sitting duck group in the open, with no CAP and no AA, the light bombers should only be used for training (other than Lysander Recons).

Blenheims seem best at bombing land targets.


All fighters should train escort or sweep to gain Air skill. Use 1000 feet during training. Altitude does not seem to affect the training gains except for Defensive skill. Once Air skill is in the 70s you can consider training them in Ground Attack at 1000 feet (if they can carry a bomb or two) or Strafe at 100 feet.

I leave it to more experienced players to advise on the operational altitudes. My own experience is that it varies depending on what the enemy has for CAP and AA, what the weather is and how badly I want to hit the target (take heavier losses to ensure target is hit).

You must also temper the desire to hit as hard as possible with the ability to replace aircraft and pilots.

BBfanboy-

Your assumption is correct; I was asking about settings for training purposes.

Thank you for all the good information. I will implement the same on March 15, 1942!

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]Report to The War College[/center]
[center]Regrading Allied Strengths, Vulnerability, and Fly-fishing[/center]
[center]As of March 15, 1942[/center]

Opening Note

The following consists of a brief report regarding the Allies strengths and vulnerability on this ninety-ninth (99th) day of hostilities with Japan.

Most of what the Allies have done, has been done for two main purposes:

1.) Run from the enemy to give the Evil Empire less targets to destroy thereby conserving war assets for future engagements.

2.) Preparation toward the Allied tentative Grand Strategy which consists of the following two Offensives:

-Operation Land Shark: Pushing through Burma, China, Manchukuo (to trigger the Russians), and Korea (to bomb Japan proper).

-Operation Sea Shark: Pushing West from Pearl Harbor through the Marianas Islands, Ulithi, Yap, Babeldaob, and then North to the Bonin Islands and Formosa thereby eventually blockading Japan Proper from receiving needed oil, supply, and resources.

At this stage of the War, I think Japan can do as it damn well pleases anywhere on the map. Having said that, the Allies relative strengths and vulnerabilities are forth herein as follows.

[center]Strengths[/center]

India

Short of Japan throwing a vast majority of their war machine at India, I think it is too late for Japan to conquer much ground in India.

The Allied build-up in India with troops and aircraft has been substantial and is proceeding as scheduled.

The Allies will be in a position prior to October 15, 1942 to launch Operation Land Shark to take back Burma and head for points Eastward.

Australia

After having bought out all Australian Armor to I Australia Corps and transporting the same to India, Australia was in an extremely weak position. However now, U.S. Army and Marines have landed and are gaining strength on almost a daily basis. Presently, Australia is in a position to put up a fight, and more U.S. Army and Marines are in route to Australia. Another thirty (30) days and Australia will become almost as secure as India.

Tahiti

As many of you may be aware, Tahiti is the main mid-link to the supply line running from the U.S. West Coast to Australia. Tahiti has been stuffed with supply and fuel. The port, air base, and fort have developed nicely. The present ground force has substantial AA and a division size ground force. Tahiti needs more aircraft and plans are underway to get more aircraft to Tahiti.

Gulf of Alaska

The Allies have built-up Anchorage, Whittier, Seward, Kodiak Island, and Prince Rupert. Ports, air bases, and forts have developed slower than anticipated (especially Anchorage) despite construction regiments having been shipped to the Gulf of Alaska. Each of these five bases have an Assault Value close to or a little over 200. The Gulf of Alaska is far from being impregnable. However, should El Lobo set his sights on any of these five (5) bases, hopefully by then, the Allies will be in a position to send additional support to the Gulf.

[center]Vulnerabilities[/center]

Basically anywhere Japan chooses to go!

Ceylon

Other than the troops that started the war on Ceylon and the few scheduled reinforcements that arrived on Ceylon, the Allies have not built up Ceylon. It is ripe for Japanese pickings.

Bombay Fleet

Excluding war ships located at Pearl Harbor and submarines, the vast majority of the balance of war ships are located at Bombay. I am concerned about a KB raid of Bombay and watching the devastation that would ensue. I am seriously considering moving the Bombay Fleet to Karachi.

Pearl Harbor

The allies have pretty much stripped Pearl Harbor of all Infantry Regiments. Though Pearl Harbor has substantial war ships in port and substantial aircraft, it's ground strength could be considered even less than minimal. Something must be done about this and soon. I am challenging all War College Members to get out there recruiting to muster a heap of new infantry to send to Pearl considering right now there isn't anything to send to Pearl. *laughing hard*

Should Pearl be on El Lobo's agenda, Pearl will fall and fall fast. A risk I have taken to stuff India, Australia, Tahiti, and the Gulf of Alaska.

Fly-fishing

Fly-fishing around Lake Taupo, New Zealand has been excellent!

End Note

That is the sorry state of affairs. Let's hope El Lobo's next major invasion is India.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[BBfanboy]

There are only two ways for the Russians to activate before August 1945:
- Japan violates Russian territory - this can be as simple as a recon flight or a full scale invasion.
- Japan removes so much AV from Manchukuo that less than 8000 is left, and a die roll results in Stalin's hunger for territory exceeding his good sense.

About Tahiti - isolated bases are ripe targets for the Japanese - at least until their invasion bonus is up on April 01. Any base considered "key" should have a couple of satellite bases to give it some depth of defence.

Are you really fly fishing in NZ? I was touring the two main islands last February. Lovely, unspoiled country, friendly people! Strong UV rays! [8D]

[Rio Bravo]

[center]Combat Report[/center]
[center]for[/center]
[center]March 15, 1942[/center]

A slow day.

Chinese Hang Tough Near Ankang and at Anking!

Ground combat at 81,41 (near Ankang)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 3366 troops, 8 guns, 290 vehicles, Assault Value = 186

Defending force 8635 troops, 102 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 313

Japanese adjusted assault: 142

Allied adjusted defense: 343

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
192 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 34 (3 destroyed, 31 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
343 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 46 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled

Assaulting units:
5th Tank Regiment
1st Recon Regiment
3rd Tank Regiment
26th Recon Regiment

Defending units:
95th Chinese Corps
20th Group Army

And

Ground combat at Anking (88,52)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8397 troops, 61 guns, 44 vehicles, Assault Value = 311

Defending force 11368 troops, 69 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 360

Japanese adjusted assault: 247

Allied adjusted defense: 146

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
459 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 40 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
269 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 40 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
20th Recon Regiment
Ankei SNLF
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade

Defending units:
7th Chinese Corps
84th Chinese Corps
21st Group Army

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

There are only two ways for the Russians to activate before August 1945:
- Japan violates Russian territory - this can be as simple as a recon flight or a full scale invasion.
- Japan removes so much AV from Manchukuo that less than 8000 is left, and a die roll results in Stalin's hunger for territory exceeding his good sense.

About Tahiti - isolated bases are ripe targets for the Japanese - at least until their invasion bonus is up on April 01. Any base considered "key" should have a couple of satellite bases to give it some depth of defence.

Are you really fly fishing in NZ? I was touring the two main islands last February. Lovely, unspoiled country, friendly people! Strong UV rays! [8D]

BBfanboy-

Activating Russian

My plan is to invade Manchukuo, destroy the Japanese, reduce the Manchukuo Japanese Garrison below 8,000 AV, and thereby trigger an early chance for the Russians to enter the war.

Fly-fishing New Zealand

Several years back, the company I worked for transferred me to perform work on the Pacific Rim Basin. I was based in Brisbane for two years and extensively traveled the Pacific Rim. I had business in Auckland a few times. I would always time the business to end by the weekend. I would stay over in New Zealand on the weekends, rent a car, and head south to fly-fish the Lake Taupo area. And, I agree, New Zealand is gorgeous, unspoiled country with wonderful people.

Tahiti

Tahiti is very isolated. One reason I didn't want to place more ground forces there than I have. Yet, I wanted to make it somewhat difficult for El Lobo to grab. Presently, if El Lobo wants Tahiti, he will have to make a major effort to take Tahiti. I seriously doubt that El Lobo will wish to expand his Evil Empire as far as Tahiti.

I have dropped off a couple battalions on neighboring islands. I intend to build-up the ports, airbases, and forts on those islands once I have Tahiti where I want it to be. Right now, I just don't have any additional troops to spare.

The Tahiti port is at 4 (58%); the airbase only a 1; and the fort is at 4 (26%).

Here is a screenshot of the troops in Tahiti (add to the list: Bobcats USN SeaBees, C Det USN Port Service, and the Tahiti Infantry Detachment.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

Correction Regarding Tahiti

The screenshot showing the Tahiti Garrison shows the Bobcats, etc.

Add to that list the following: 1/198Coast AA Bn; 114 USAAF BF; and 115 USAAF BF.

Sorry about the error.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]Where Will El Lobo Strike Next?[/center]

Batavia and Clark Field have fallen into enemy hands. Capturing those two bases has freed up substantial Japanese ground forces. Where will El Lobo send those ground forces?

Considering the Evil Empire recently captured Port Blair, I think he will soon invade Burma. His troops took a bit of a beating at Batavia and at Clark Field. Accordingly, it will take him a few days to get those troops back up to fighting strength. And then, of course, he needs to load them up and ship them off to land on Burma turf. Consequently, I do anticipate seeing Japanese in Burma towards the end of this month (i.e. March, 1942).

I think El Lobo will also continue his push south; invading Port Moresby and Rabaul.

It is going to be interesting to find out if my predictions are correct or if El Lobo has other plans in mind!

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]Combat Report[/center]
[center]for[/center]
[center]March 16, 1942[/center]

Japanese Nudge Chinese Near Chengting:

Ground combat at 91,39 (near Chengting)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10606 troops, 91 guns, 29 vehicles, Assault Value = 338

Defending force 10807 troops, 70 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 239

Japanese adjusted assault: 295

Allied adjusted defense: 99

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
710 casualties reported
Squads: 38 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1752 casualties reported
Squads: 156 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 233 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 7 (7 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
2nd NCPC Infantry Brigade
10th/A Division
3rd NCPC Infantry Brigade
10th/B Division

Defending units:
35th Chinese Corps
83rd Chinese Corps
13th Group Army

Chinese Trash Japanese at Anking!

Ground combat at Anking (88,52)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8056 troops, 61 guns, 44 vehicles, Assault Value = 273

Defending force 11150 troops, 69 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 331

Japanese adjusted assault: 98

Allied adjusted defense: 128

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
627 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 64 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
328 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 46 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
20th Recon Regiment
Ankei SNLF
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade

Defending units:
7th Chinese Corps
84th Chinese Corps
21st Group Army

Chinese Hold Their Ground Near Ichang!

Ground combat at 84,48 (near Ichang)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 11917 troops, 94 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 444

Defending force 7724 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 155

Japanese adjusted assault: 442

Allied adjusted defense: 287

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)

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

Allied ground losses:
483 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 55 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
35th Division

Defending units:
90th Chinese Corps

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]Combat Report[/center]
[center]for[/center]
[center]March 17, 1942[/center]

I believe the Evil Empire has two weeks left for the Amphibious Bonus. The playing field will be leveling a tad. Remember the Boisie!

Japanese Tease Chinese Near Singyang.

Ground combat at 85,47 (near Sinyang)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 915 troops, 0 guns, 135 vehicles, Assault Value = 76

Defending force 8317 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 216

Japanese adjusted assault: 42

Allied adjusted defense: 119

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Allied ground losses:
192 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 36 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled

Assaulting units:
9th Tank Regiment
9th Armored Car Co

Defending units:
85th Chinese Corps

Japanese Luck Out Near Tsuyung:

Ground combat at 67,44 (near Tsuyung)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10123 troops, 88 guns, 159 vehicles, Assault Value = 398

Defending force 3010 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 25

Japanese adjusted assault: 308

Allied adjusted defense: 43

Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1334 casualties reported
Squads: 76 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 47 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (2 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
Sasebo 3rd SNLF
6th Tank Regiment
Sasebo 8th SNLF
22nd Recon Regiment
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd Militia Regiment

Defending units:
54th Chinese Corps

Chinese Face Off with Japanese Near Ichang!

Ground combat at 84,48 (near Ichang)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 11788 troops, 94 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 430

Defending force 7386 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 113

Japanese adjusted assault: 208

Allied adjusted defense: 241

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
218 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
170 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
35th Division

Defending units:
90th Chinese Corps

Chinese Head-Butt Japanese Near Sian!

Ground combat at 82,41 (near Sian)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 11720 troops, 102 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 423

Defending force 35377 troops, 212 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 863

Japanese adjusted assault: 316

Allied adjusted defense: 2242

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 7

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)

Japanese ground losses:
1200 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 83 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled

Allied ground losses:
134 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
41st Division

Defending units:
3rd Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
40th Chinese Corps
80th Chinese Corps

Chinese Need One More Head-Butt for Hat Trick Against Japanese Near Sian!

Ground combat at 84,42 (near Sian)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 6896 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 253

Defending force 8605 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 253

Japanese adjusted assault: 174

Allied adjusted defense: 148

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: supply(-)

Japanese ground losses:
1261 casualties reported
Squads: 42 destroyed, 33 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
59th Infantry Brigade
6th Manchukuo Cav Brigade

Defending units:
9th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
4th Group Army

Allies Hold at Bandoeng!

Ground combat at Bandoeng (50,100)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 12903 troops, 122 guns, 47 vehicles, Assault Value = 450

Defending force 1522 troops, 64 guns, 87 vehicles, Assault Value = 53

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 102

Allied adjusted defense: 115

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
183 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
6th Guards Division

Defending units:
Mobiele Eenheid Battalion
3rd KNIL AA Battalion
Bandoeng Base Force

Not a bad day for the Allies!

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]Combat Report[/center]
[center]for[/center]
[center]March 18, 1942[/center]

Japanese Bombard Chinese Near Ankang:

Ground combat at 81,40 (near Ankang)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36260 troops, 940 guns, 811 vehicles, Assault Value = 935

Defending force 76073 troops, 429 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2695

Allied ground losses:
230 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 30 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
12th Division
23rd Division
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
26th Engineer Regiment
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
47th Road Const Co
45th Road Const Co
6th RF Gun Battalion
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st Ind. Field Artillery Regiment
1st Engineer Regiment
2nd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
12th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
26th Field Artillery Regiment
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
1st Field Artillery Regiment
22nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
8th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
49th Const Co
4th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
9th Ind. Engineer Regiment
20th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
7th RF Gun Battalion
5th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
10th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
9th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
5th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
3rd RF Gun Battalion
48th Road Const Co
46th Const Co
4th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
4th RF Gun Battalion
45th Const Co
46th Road Const Co
28th Engineer Regiment
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
11th Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
75th Chinese Corps
99th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
100th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
26th Group Army

Japanese Shove Chinese Around Near Ichang and Near Chengting:

Ground combat at 84,48 (near Ichang)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 11623 troops, 94 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 414

Defending force 7254 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 96

Japanese adjusted assault: 323

Allied adjusted defense: 89

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
229 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 30 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1785 casualties reported
Squads: 55 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 111 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
35th Division

Defending units:
90th Chinese Corps

And

Ground combat at 91,39 (near Chengting)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10174 troops, 91 guns, 29 vehicles, Assault Value = 305

Defending force 640 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 215

Allied adjusted defense: 7

Japanese assault odds: 30 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), supply(-)
Attacker:

Allied ground losses:
271 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 23 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
10th/A Division
2nd NCPC Infantry Brigade
10th/B Division
3rd NCPC Infantry Brigade

Defending units:
13th Group Army

SS Sailfish Dents xAK Pacific Maru Near Kanoya!

Sub attack near Kanoya at 103,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Pacific Maru, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Izumo Maru
xAK Chojun Maru
xAK Thames Maru
xAKL Koyu Maru
PB Kyo Maru #12

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish

SS Sailfish launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Pacific Maru
Sailfish diving deep ....
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]Combat Report[/center]
[center]for[/center]
[center]March 19, 1942[/center]

Japanese Bombard Chinese Near Ankang:

Ground combat at 81,40 (near Ankang)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36379 troops, 940 guns, 811 vehicles, Assault Value = 954

Defending force 75812 troops, 429 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2665

Allied ground losses:
197 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Assaulting units:
12th Division
23rd Division
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
26th Engineer Regiment
7th RF Gun Battalion
4th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
5th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st Ind. Field Artillery Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
8th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
9th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
46th Road Const Co
4th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
3rd RF Gun Battalion
10th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
47th Road Const Co
49th Const Co
20th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
48th Road Const Co
9th Ind. Engineer Regiment
22nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
12th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
45th Road Const Co
12th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
4th RF Gun Battalion
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
45th Const Co
26th Field Artillery Regiment
46th Const Co
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
28th Engineer Regiment
5th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
1st Engineer Regiment
1st Field Artillery Regiment
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
6th RF Gun Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
60th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
99th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
100th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
26th Group Army

Evil Empire Kicks Chinese Around Near Wuchow and Near Paoshan:

Ground combat at 77,56 (near Wuchow)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10200 troops, 161 guns, 59 vehicles, Assault Value = 327

Defending force 1890 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

Japanese adjusted assault: 239

Allied adjusted defense: 34

Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1129 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 50 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
104th/A Division
104th/B Division
21st Mortar Battalion
1st JAAF AF Coy
47th JAAF AF Bn
5th RF Gun Battalion
2nd RF Gun Battalion
2nd JAAF AF Coy

Defending units:
16th Group Army
13th Chinese Base Force

And

Ground combat at 66,44 (near Paoshan)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1692 troops, 4 guns, 144 vehicles, Assault Value = 95

Defending force 2085 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 14

Japanese adjusted assault: 110

Allied adjusted defense: 25

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Allied ground losses:
705 casualties reported
Squads: 59 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 27 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 16 (5 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
22nd Recon Regiment
6th Tank Regiment

Defending units:
54th Chinese Corps

Dutch Sub Provides Heat for Japanese Sailors!

Sub attack near Port Blair at 46,58

Japanese Ships
xAK Kurogane Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
SS KXIII

SS KXIII launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kurogane Maru
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Allies Hold at Iba!

Ground combat at Iba (78,75)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 6543 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 233

Defending force 6063 troops, 86 guns, 56 vehicles, Assault Value = 155

Japanese adjusted assault: 133

Allied adjusted defense: 118

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
296 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 25 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Assaulting units:
113th Infantry Regiment
148th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
31st PA Infantry Division
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
Manila USAAF Base Force
1st PI Base Force
Clark Field USAAF Base Force
Cavite USN Base Force
301st Construction Battalion

Best Regards,

-Terry