Kane and Unable ;] - Game over 1945.

[Mike McCreery]

The night of August 1st sees MrKane's patrol boats start chewing up the newly released Russian Subs.

[Mike McCreery]

With the entire Japanese surface fleet just hexes away there is not much for the newly arrived Soviet fleet to do but Banzai!!! I was hoping to hit a few escort groups first but meh...

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Battleship bombardments go in against the Russians for the 2nd day.

Most of the airplanes have retreated to a safer airfield. The return fire is vicious and at least one battleship loses it's radar mount.

[Mike McCreery]

The mutsu just gets pummeled... Most of the hits bounced but I saw at least 1 203mm do severe damage to the damage control parties.

[Mike McCreery]

August 2, 1945

First land combat in Russia. The recon unit in Tamsag does not stand up to an 50,000 troop army. The army will move south through the forest along the dirt road to the plains below.

[Mike McCreery]

August 3, 1945

Subs continue to struggle against escorts. This was an interesting combat. Did not realize the Takao had ASW capabilities as it is the one engaging the sub.

[BBfanboy]

ORIGINAL: Wargmr

August 3, 1945

Subs continue to struggle against escorts. This was an interesting combat. Did not realize the Takao had ASW capabilities as it is the one engaging the sub.

All four of that class - Atago, Takao, Maya and Chokai carry depth charges. Seems quite ridiculous that a big ship like a CA could try to maneuver onto a submarine contact, given the former's turning radius.

[Mike McCreery]

The Takao really needed more ASW ammo. Later in the day it takes a torpedo from another submarine. Subsequently on August 4, 1945 she takes another 4 torpedo's and sinking sounds are heard.

[Mike McCreery]

Here is a shot of a particularly well coordinated Japanese strike going in.

[Mike McCreery]

I get a lucky surprise attack with my night bombing groups. MrKane was not likely expecting anything as I rarely use 4EB for naval attack but I thought I would give it a go.

Fortunately the bombers took out the entire AKE force stationed near Russia.

Here is an example of one of many bombings.

[Mike McCreery]

Air attacks fly against armor that is surging forward ahead of the main attack. In this case self propelled assault guns. Mostly secondary vehicles being destroyed but it created a large amount of disruption to those units.

[Mike McCreery]

Hailar falls on August 5, 1945

By this time it has become apparent that MrKane has decided to lightly garrison the perimeter of Manchuko and put the majority of his troops at Harbin and other industrial centers.

This prompts a change of plan for some units.

[Mike McCreery]

Lopei is vacant and taken over by Russian armor on August 6, 1945.

[BBfanboy]

ORIGINAL: Wargmr

Hailar falls on August 5, 1945

By this time it has become apparent that MrKane has decided to lightly garrison the perimeter of Manchuko and put the majority of his troops at Harbin and other industrial centers.

This prompts a change of plan for some units.

You should be able to take Arshaan fort and have another good route south.

[Mike McCreery]

MrKane takes a peek at my carrier forces.

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Ichang falls to the Chinese liberation front. It will still be a long march to Peiping.

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The Russians drop an airborne unit into Titshar and get a 1-2 result despite the much larger unit stationed in the base.

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Battleships Bombard Keijo

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Before MrKane catches on to my plan I send a large bombardment force to Taonan.

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Mishan falls on August 8, 1945.

Again, not defended.