LST vs. IdahoNYer (DBB-C, A AAR) 6 yrs and done! VJ Day!

[AMaf]

Hey Ed! His DD's not only have high exp but his CDR's could all be in the neighborhood of 70 Naval.
I realize adding a couple Cruisers to the TF creates enemy TB concerns and reduces speed,
but if the bigger guns scored some hits it would take some pressure off the initiation of your engagement changing
DD's.. great sending them out there! Nice job using high quality assets despite the results.
Any exp gain for the crews?

[IdahoNYer]

ORIGINAL: AMaf

Hey Ed! His DD's not only have high exp but his CDR's could all be in the neighborhood of 70 Naval.
I realize adding a couple Cruisers to the TF creates enemy TB concerns and reduces speed,
but if the bigger guns scored some hits it would take some pressure off the initiation of your engagement changing
DD's.. great sending them out there! Nice job using high quality assets despite the results.
Any exp gain for the crews?

Hey pal! Welcome aboard!

Since my DDs inflicted less than minimal damage, no experienced gained. Not a point.

I'm leary about sending capital ships to engage at Gove - the IJN has a tendency to throw in the Battlewagons now and again. I may send in some CLs when avail, but not much more.

Gove isn't worth the loss of a CA or better right now. Maybe in a few weeks or months, will see.

[IdahoNYer]

13-14 Mar 43

Highlights – Nuclear BB bombardment at Port Hedland; Barge busting in the Solomons

Jpn ships sunk:
DD: 1 (Asashio – old)
PB: 1
MGB: 1

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 25
Allied: 16

Subwar:
Jpn:1 Attack, 0 ships hit
Allies: 3 Attacks, 0 ships hit / BB Hyuga hits sub laid mine off Port Hedland

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: KB aircraft still thick off Port Hedland and Broome areas, but no sign of KB – perhaps Hiyo a/c operating from Broome?

West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, Attu Amph TF completed loading, will depart to stage at Adak and link up with covering force which is currently at sea heading to bombard Attu.

In CENPAC, 3rd Marine Div finally consolidates at Tabit and begins re-boarding transports to move out of Theater. Div isn’t in bad shape, but will need some rest, which I have time for. Abemama Amph TF arrives off Tabit for run into Abemama next turn – won’t offload until after arrival. Will link up with CVE TF enroute. US CV TFs will depart Baker to provide cover. Will stay busy in the Gilberts for a bit. Do not anticipate any major IJN counter moves though.

In SOPAC, Rekata Bay cleared of shipping as its swept by Oscars – presumably which were to be followed up by naval strikes if ships had been present. As was, no ships, no CAP, no combat. US CA TF (3CA, DDs, DMS) departed Rekata and enroute to bombard Shortlands, sunk a barge convoy of 11 barges loaded with support troops off Panggoe. TF bombarded Shortlands with reasonable effect, destroying 5 Jakes and sinking a PB off the harbor. Enroute back home, the TF encounted another barge convoy off Munda, sinking all 13 empty barges. Not a bad sortie! Tulagi continues to be busy, receiving inbound troops off transports and transloading troops to landing craft and APDs for the run into Rekata Bay. Still short fighters to effectively cover Lunga, Tulagi and now Rekata – all which make good targets for another strong raid.

In SWPAC, another IJN bombardment run at Gove (2CA, 2CL, DDs) brush aside the 5 PTs without loss to either side. Bombardment isn’t very effective, but the PTs fail to slow up the IJN enough for an Allied airstrike. Another engineer laden transport TF loads at Horn and will begin its run to Groote next turn. Still don’t have enough ships or planes to sustain a big run to resupply/reinforce Gove.

In WAUS, a very successful IJN bombardment run at Port Hedland (5BB, 6CA, 4CL, 8DD, DMS) results in a “nuclear bombardment” – 1500 casualties, although most are disabled. Also the built up supply stocks are shattered. Was planning on attacking with the 41st ID next turn – that’s not going to happen any time soon. The only positive was the BB Hyuga hit a sub laid mine off Port Hedland, which I’m sure just cleaned the barnacles off the hull. Subs were effectively suppressed by a/c, two of which moderately damaged enough to have to head to Perth for repairs. Still sewing aerial mines at both Broome and Port Hedland, but they have not had any effect.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, its still quiet. Allied a/c will resume flying LRCAP near the Shwebo area next turn to resume the air offensive – staring with the usual P-40/P-39 and Hurris, hoping to draw the IJA air into the fight – and then will add the newly arrived Corsairs and P-38s the following turn if the IJA air takes up the fight.

[Macclan5]

Nice update ~ thanks IDNY

Note / question / curiosity: Your opinion on Japan's transport situ.

1) You sink some 24 Barges in the Coral Sea ... 11 full of troops (Great !) 13 running empty.

2) Barges cost supply to build

3) He needs a "goodly amount of supply" to be able to create 24 (+) barges say in Rabul.

I know the barges are useful for those short hop troop movements but equally there is a supply cost / efficiency of loads sort of trade off.

--

Is he using barges because you have sunk and put pressure on his sea transport fleet ? I have read the AAR for some time but I have not noted a "significant sinking of xAK fleet" comment.

Or is he simply deploying to haul everything everywhere but especially supplies / fuel / oil say from DEI to Home islands ??

[IdahoNYer]

ORIGINAL: Macclan5

Nice update ~ thanks IDNY

Note / question / curiosity: Your opinion on Japan's transport situ.

1) You sink some 24 Barges in the Coral Sea ... 11 full of troops (Great !) 13 running empty.

2) Barges cost supply to build

3) He needs a "goodly amount of supply" to be able to create 24 (+) barges say in Rabul.

I know the barges are useful for those short hop troop movements but equally there is a supply cost / efficiency of loads sort of trade off.

--

Is he using barges because you have sunk and put pressure on his sea transport fleet ? I have read the AAR for some time but I have not noted a "significant sinking of xAK fleet" comment.

Or is he simply deploying to haul everything everywhere but especially supplies / fuel / oil say from DEI to Home islands ??

Good question Macclan5. AMaf and I were discussing the question of a lack of shipping targets earlier today. I'm not sure how L_S_T is keeping his island outposts supplied. I haven't really been able to catch many xAK or xAKLs on supply runs with either LBA or my CV raids. He seems to be using barges instead of ship convoys in the forward areas.

Think L_S_T has been doing very well in safe guarding his shipping. My subs have been pretty well neutered by excellent ASW coverage and my strike a/c are limited by short fighter range. Will do some destroyer raids in the coming weeks as opportunities present themselves - especially in the Solomons, so maybe they'll eventually catch something worthwhile!

[IdahoNYer]

15-16 Mar 43

Highlights – Hv LBA attack on Rekata Bay offloading; Abemama Amph closes on target

Jpn ships sunk:
PB: 1
AK: 1

Allied ships sunk:
APD: 2 (Ward, Humphreys)

Air loss:
Jpn: 50
Allied: 60

Subwar:
Jpn:0 Attack, 0 ships hit
Allies: 3 Attacks, 1 ships hit (PB sunk)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR


West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, Attu Amph TF arrives at Adak, will move to Amchitka to link up with CL Richmond and LSTs carrying tank battalion. CA TF (CA, CL, DDs) still enroute to Attu to bombard.

In CENPAC, Amph TF arrives off Abemama with Bde of the 25th ID on board. Will begin landing next turn. CA TF enroute to bombard. CV TFs troll to the north and catch and sink an AK off Mili. 3rd Marine Div completes loading and TF will depart next turn.

In SOPAC, a single strike of 25Z, 24V pushes past LRCAP and this time the Vals were accurate. Two APDs sunk, another heavily damaged; fortunately, the engineers successfully offloaded from the APDs and LSTs before the attack hit. 6 Zeros and 5 Vals failed to return in exchange for a single P-39. Still, not enough LRCAP could be massed to blunt the attack. LSTs and surviving APDs will depart without fully offloading supplies. Landing craft convoy still moving up hopefully will fare better.

In SWPAC, no IJN bombardments for a change.

In WAUS, also no bombardments for a change. Recon did observes a “CV” in port at Broome – presumably Hiyo still afloat. Will try a night time low level B-24 strike to put a few bombs on her. 41st Div still recovering disruption and fatigue at Port Hedland, but supplies are improved.

In China, ring closes in around Lanchow as two more isolated Chinese corps surrender.

In India/Burma, Allied air goes up again looking for trouble near Shwebo, and unfortunately, the first to arrive is an unescorted squadron of Vengences – which are slaughtered by the LRCAP in the hex. Allied sweeps and our own LRCAP finally arrives in the afternoon phase and second day. Losses are still not good: 15 Vengence, 13 P-39, 6 Spit, 6 P-40K, and 3 Hurri against 9 Oscar IIb, 9 Tony, and 5 Tojos. But, the raid’s purpose was to draw out the IJA fighters, and it did that. Next turn, hopefully weather permitting, the Corsairs, Wildcats and Lightnings will enter the fray. Fingers crossed.

[Jorge_Stanbury]

Hard to believe Hiyo still afloat!!
I bet it is just slowly burning/ dying... keep pushing!!

[IdahoNYer]

17-18 Mar 43

Highlights – Good day in Burma; Abemama taken with minimal loss.

Jpn ships sunk:
SS: 1 (I-24)

Jpn ship unsunk:
SS: 1 (S-35 – by another sub again!!)

Air loss:
Jpn: 123
Allied: 75

Subwar:
Jpn:2 Attacks, 1 ship hit (S-35 sunk)
Allies: 1 Attack, 0 ships hit

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv:
Abemama (CENPAC)

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated:
Abemama (CENPAC)
Akyab (Burma)

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR

West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, Attu Amph TF arrives at Buldir Is, with LSTs loaded with a tank Bn from Amchitka. Landing craft begin loading an engineer battalion, and all will move toward Attu next turn. CA TF (CA, CL, DDs) bombards Attu with little effect and returns to Adak to replenish. Airstrikes continue to hit troops on Attu; fighters will provide LRCAP over the island starting next turn.

In CENPAC, CA TF (3CA, CL, DDs) bombards Abemama with good effect, and the Amph TF lands C/25th ID and support troops with minimal losses. Ground troops easily eliminate the Naval Guard unit defending. Again, apparently L_S_T was pulling troops out with Emilys, 9 of which were splashed by CVE provided CAP. Only active defense was a single sub that didn’t get past the escorts and a small night time Betty raid that didn’t hit anything. Additional support troops already landing on day two, primary Amphib TF will depart back to Tabit to load Makin Island troops. US CVs providing distant cover by heading to raid shipping near Ponape and Kusai Island. Lastly, 3rd Marine Div convoy departs Tabit.

In SOPAC, its fairly quiet. Landing craft bring an additional engineer unit to Rekata Bay, and no Japanese raids were inbound. A TF with LSIs for the first time will bring in more engineers from Tulagi, covered by LRCAP. Transports continue to shuttle troops fwd from now secure rear areas.

In SWPAC, an IJN TF is apparently enroute to bombard Gove – TF was attacked by Groote based Beauforts, but was covered well by CAP, and none got through for a torpedo run while 3 were lost. I’ll bring in some PTs to Gove to disrupt the bombardment (hopefully), and SS Pike will lay mines on the expected route. Maybe we can get lucky!

In WAUS, Port Hedland bombarded again (BB, 2CA, DDs), and the aerial mines apparently aren’t doing anything to dissuade any close in bombardment runs – or hit anything. Bombardment wasn’t overly effective, but it keeps the troops effectively disrupted and fatigued, preventing any thoughts of launching an attack for the time being. Two B-24 squadrons flying at 2000ft at night fail to hit anything at Broome, but do shoot down 5 of the dozen plus Nicks sent up to intercept without any B-24 lost. While subs continue to be surpressed by carrier type aircraft, no sign of the KB.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, it was a good day. First, the big surprise was L_S_T pulling out of Akyab. This was a very unexpected and welcome move, as I didn’t have the troops to take the base. Most likely a supply issue after the recent barge busting. This is a major win as Akyab brings both Ramree Island and Magwe into range of short range fighters. Marine F4Fs are flown in to begin providing CAP. The other good news is the debut of the P-38G and Corsair over Burma skies. Augmenting the existing usual suspects of P-40K, P-39 and Hurricanes, the addition of new planes tipped the scales in heavy air battles near Shwebo. IJA losses from 9 different Sentais tallied 42 Oscars, 21 Tojos and 14 Tonys in exchange for 24 P-40K, 13 Hurri, 6 F4F, 4 F4U, and 2 P-39s. Wasn’t a cheap win, but I’ll take it. Might have been better, but the sweeping P-38s arrived late on both days, and the bulk of the air to air combat was already done by then. The P-38s only accounted for a total of 4 kills, but the Corsairs claimed 29. Nice, very nice. Will sweep again with the P-38s next turn, but the bulk of the other Allied fighter squadrons need rest and recovery.

[IdahoNYer]

19-20 Mar 43

Highlights – Attu landing goes in; US CVs find targets, and a Port Hedland bombardment goes nuclear again with the KB in support

Jpn ships sunk:
SS: 3 (I-31, I-121, RO-62)
AV: 1
AK: 2
xAK: 2

Jpn ship unsunk:
SS: 1 (RO-33)

Allied ships sunk:
PT: 1
AMc: 1

Air loss:
Jpn: 48
Allied: 57

Subwar:
Jpn:0 Attacks, 0 ship hit
Allies: 5 Attack, 1 ships hit (xAK dam)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv:
Attu (NOPAC)

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: KB comes out to launch strikes at troops at Port Hedland.

West Coast/Admin: Slow convoy departs LA for Auck.

In NOPAC, Attu Amph TF lands Army and Marine Regiments at Attu without interference other than a lurking sub which is surpressed by escorts. Troops gain a solid foothold, and will wait until additional support troops are offloaded before attacking the defending Kure 3rd SNLF. With the bulk of the IJN between Darwin and Broome, I’m in no major rush.

In CENPAC, US CV TFs probe out between Kusaie and Ponape and catch some IJN shipping at Ponape sinking 2 big AKs and a pair of xAKs. Strangely no escorts were sighted. L_S_T looks to have been pushing troops into these two islands feverishly the last few turns – guess I missed a golden opportunity to grab them pretty much undefended when I landed at Tabit, but that would have been an island too far. For now though, resistance in CENPAC is still very weak, no major air concentrations identified by recon, so I’m going to raid…..Truk. Recon shows a good amount of ships in port, but only 13 planes – its worth a raid while the CVs are fairly close, and before I pull them back to cover the Makin landings. Troops currently loading at Tabit for Makin – which will be the last CV supported landings in CENPAC for a bit. Although I think there is still alot of opportunity here in CENPAC, I’m wary of heavily overextending – which I think I am right now with resources available – especially air units and planes.

In SOPAC, landing craft convoy brining in engineers to Rekata Bay is hit by a heavily escorted Val raid – 12 Zeros are lost to LRCAP, but the Vals get through and sink a PT and a pair of LCTs – still loaded with engineers. On the bright side, the bulk of the engineers should offload before daylight and the airfield at Rekata should be operational next turn as well. Having CAP on site should fix the Val problem! I also air dropped the New Zealand Commando Battalion at Panggoe which was reportedly undefended – but L_S_T apparently was airlifted some troops in as the 74 dropped commandos met 97 Naval Guardsmen and held the base. Will continue to airlift the New Zealanders and provide some LRCAP over the site as well.

In SWPAC, that IJN TF identified last turn stayed put 6 hexes out from Groote – perhaps a CAP trap? Intended or not, it was as the ships were protected by a large LRCAP which shot down 17 TBFs, 6 P-38F and 3 Beauforts in exchange for about 8 Zeros. Not good. Not sure what exactly is in the TF either. On the bright side, Gove didn’t get bombarded – but I figure that’s on the list for next turn. I’m going to commit a CL TF (CL, 5DD) to Gove to disrupt, but don’t expect much from them or the usual PTs.

In WAUS, Port Hedland is nuked by a BB bombardment (3BB, 4CA, 4CL, DDs) causing 1200 casualties – not many destroyed, but large numbers disabled. KB was also flying in support (good to know where it is of course), flying over 400 sorties in support – easily getting through the handful of P-38s on LRCAP, but doing hardly any damage to the ground troops.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, as expected the IJA troops withdrawn from Akyab attacked the 70th Brit Div that was SE of Akyab in a “blocking” position. Needless to say the IJA’s three infantry and two tank divisions with support easily pushed back the defenders. Lots of IJA firepower in Burma!!! But I’m good with securing Akyab. Lastly, no IJA LRCAP over targets near Shwebo, so will put the B-24s back into the sky to hit the concentration of troops in the open next turn.

[Jorge_Stanbury]

ORIGINAL: IdahoNYer
no major air concentrations identified by recon, so I’m going to raid…..Truk. Recon shows a good amount of ships in port, but only 13 planes – its worth a raid while the CVs are fairly close, and before I pull them back to cover the Makin landings. Troops currently loading at Tabit for Makin – which will be the last CV supported landings in CENPAC for a bit. Although I think there is still alot of opportunity here in CENPAC, I’m wary of heavily overextending – which I think I am right now with resources available – especially air units and planes.

You will probably get some auxiliary ships at Truk; AKEs, ADs, AS. And some xAKs/ xAKLs
Kwajalaen might be a safer = closer target. You know Japanese LBAs are all long range, and he can move quite a lot in a turn

[Macclan5]

Truk is definitively high risk.

Odd for a AAR fan to offer caution but I would think that a CV raid against Truk - even at seven hexes - is potentially within range of Kaeving (near Rabul) from the south and west and Guam from the North and west - where very very large air assets could be?

(Damn it Scotty all ahead full and warp ram. I'ma given her all shes got captain) [8D]

March 1943 - oddly in another AAR I mentioned the very same thing - any PBY4-1's (the USN USMC Liberators) with that fantastic 25 range in place at Abemama or Tab yet ?? Those air frames have become my best friend.

Kwajalaen or Roi Namur or that bigger island Aiellingup (spelling) might be an island "not to far"

[IdahoNYer]

Jorge and Macclan

Yeah, I agree Kwaj would be the safer bet - and truthfully, that was my plan. Hit Kusaie and Ponape, then swing back and hit the Marshalls, focusing on Kwaj and Roi-Namur. But recon is showing the Marshalls empty of shipping and aircraft. Nada. Truk is showing minimal air and plenty of ships in port - probably merchies and auxillaries. I think its worth a shot for a quick raid! I know his carrier air isn't around, and I'm going to keep much of my fighters back to protect the fleet against Ms Betty.

[Jorge_Stanbury]

Do you have oilers closeby?

ideally you want to run full speed to get in and out

[IdahoNYer]

ORIGINAL: Jorge_Stanbury

Do you have oilers closeby?

ideally you want to run full speed to get in and out

Fleet trains (2AO,CVE,DDs) are loitering SE of the Marshalls, and will replenish the CVs a turn or so after the raid.

I'm not going to do a full speed run for two reasons. First is the extra damage probability. Second, with two day turns, I don't think its necessary. If my math is right, the CVs will be in launch position on the first day after closing during the night and day moves. Then they hit their destination hex and have a full night and day move to get out of strike range (Val and Kate anyway).

Yeah, there is a risk, but frankly I'm more concerned about wondering over a sub that gets a lucky hit rather than LBA counterstrike.

[Jorge_Stanbury]

I forgot you are playing 2-day turns;

totally agree

[IdahoNYer]

21-22 Mar 43

Highlights – CVs hit Truk with good effect; Allies come off second best in Gove surface action

Jpn ships sunk:
SS: 8 (I-33, I-122, I-162, I-164, I-175, I-177, RO-63, RO-68)
PB: 2
ARD: 1 (Dublon)
AG: 1
xAKL: 1
AMc: 1
ACM: 1

Jpn ship unsunk:
SS: 3 (I-16, I-30, I-37)

Allied ships sunk:
CL: 1 (Leander)

Air loss:
Jpn: 36
Allied: 79

Subwar:
Jpn: 1 Attack, 0 ships hit
Allies: 3 Attack, 0 ships hit

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR

West Coast/Admin: NSTR

In NOPAC, support troops complete offloading at Attu and the force will attack next turn. So far, so good.

In CENPAC, the five US CVs hit Truk port with good effect! Three raids are launched (53F, 87D, 62T / 37F, 30D, 31T and a straggler raid of 15T) They are met by more than expectedly robust CAP of 42Z. I didn’t sweep as I kept the majority of fighters on the CVs as CAP. So air to air losses weren’t light – 19F, 17D, 13T against only 6Z. The good news was the raid found some good targets – at least 5 subs were sunk in port (5 Glens destroyed on the ground), a small ARD, an AG and some smaller ships. An AD, AKE, AS and a number of xAKs were hit and burning. Overall, a good strike. Not only the sinking of the subs and support ships were worthwhile, but this might just convince L_S_T to pull some fighters up from other Theaters to cover Truk – which I’m not going to hit again for a long while. CVs will move back to support the Makin landing and then move out of theater to replane with the Hellcat. The Makin Amph TF completed loading at Tabit and will begin heading toward the target, linking up with the CVE and bombardment TFs enroute. Lastly, Tabit AF reaches Level 4, and the first of the four engine bombers, a squadron of Navy PB4Ys, arrived and will begin operations by hitting Makin. So far, so good in CENPAC. One of the biggest lessons learned so far is how critical fuel is here – distances are huge here, and atoll bases are small and can’t hold much fuel. A larger than normal AO fleet train is essential.

In SOPAC, a pair of US DDs bombard Panggoe with minimal effect, but catch a PB offloading troops sinking her with the troops aboard. The New Zealand Commando Bn will attack next turn, supported by another naval bombardment and all the strike aircraft I can bring to bear. I’d like the NZ troops to take the base before I bring in more troops which will slog up the island to seize Choiseul Bay. Rekata remains the main effort however, its AF reached Level 1 and US fighters move in to provide CAP. Which will be needed as another run with engineers will depart Tulagi next turn. Tulagi will continue to be busy as the primary staging port for Solomon operations, with new troops being brought in and Marines heading out to prep in more rear area bases for further operations.

In SWPAC, that IJN TF identified last turn (2CA, 4CL, 8DD) came into Gove, and was engaged by PTs without effect to either side, and then by a small Allied CL TF (CL, 5DD). Allies took the worst of it by having CL Leander sunk by two torps, but Allied gunnery was much better this engagement and both IJN CAs were hit, with CA Aoba hit enough not to participate in the IJN bombardment – she’ll be dockside being repaired for a bit. The IJN bombardment was ineffective, but the IJN TF was still able to clear the area without interference from Allied airpower. Meanwhile, more engineers land at Groote, and more are inbound. A USMC Defense Battalion will begin loading at Cairns, and it will slowly make its way to Gove via Groote. When it gets set to make the final move to Gove, might have to provide some better naval cover, although I’m still reluctant to commit anything larger than CLs. Will see.

In WAUS, another effective IJN bombardment of Port Hedland by a BB TF (2BB, 4CA, CL, DDs) as I begin pulling the 41st Div and supporting troops off the base – hoping to move to seize Corruna Downs where the IJN can’t reach. Haven’t given up on Port Hedland, but this ain’t going to work with the drubbing that the BBs are causing.

In China, the last Chinese forces outside of Lanchow are eliminated, and sweeping Oscars destroy half of the vaunted Lanchow airforce, totaling 3 Vanguards at a cost of a pair of Oscars. Will pull the remaining 3 planes out of Lanchow once they are repaired.

In India/Burma, US bombers hit IJA troops in the open near Shwebo without much effect, but no IJA CAP was present. The Allied Airforces in Theater are still fairly brittle with few aircraft reserves to draw on – so I need to be careful here, while still maintaining pressure.

[Jorge_Stanbury]

Acceptable losses at Truk, could you post the combat report of it?

[jwolf]

Definitely a success at Truk IMHO. Any effective air raid behind his lines has to result in some kind of changes in the Japanese force distribution, and you want his forces to be as spread out as possible.

[IdahoNYer]

ORIGINAL: Jorge_Stanbury

Acceptable losses at Truk, could you post the combat report of it?

Here ya go Jorge:

afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

Weather in hex: Severe storms

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 41

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 16
F4F-4 Wildcat x 37
SBD-3 Dauntless x 87
TBF-1 Avenger x 62

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 6 destroyed, 7 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed by flak
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
ARD Dublon ARD, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
SS I-30, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Yahiko Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage
SS RO-101, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
AD Hohuku Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
SS I-16, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
AG Heijo Maru, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
PB Hirota Maru, Bomb hits 1
SS I-20, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
AMc Tama Maru #3, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
AKE Dakar Maru, Bomb hits 1
ACM Takunan Maru #2, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

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

Port hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
13 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
18 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
18 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
18 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
13 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 16 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes

Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 42

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 16
F4F-4 Wildcat x 21
SBD-3 Dauntless x 30
TBF-1 Avenger x 31

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 6 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 4 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
AD Hohuku Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Yahiko Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
SS RO-100, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
AKE Lima Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AS Nagoya Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SS I-29, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
PB Hirota Maru, Bomb hits 1
AKE Dakar Maru, Bomb hits 1

Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
17 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 17 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 21

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 6 destroyed, 4 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
AS Nagoya Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AKE Dakar Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AD Hohuku Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
21 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 61 minutes

[Crackaces]

In India/Burma, US bombers hit IJA troops in the open near Shwebo without much effect,

In terms of casualties maybe .. but you do not know how much disruption was incurred ...