20 September 1942
Weather: Thunderstorms
Good morning, gentlemen. Our current air and naval force structure is attached at the end of this briefing for your review. No significant combat last night, however air action did result favorably for us.
Confirmed destroyed by decoded IJN intercepts (and the aircraft lost table) were 3 IJN aircraft – an Emily, a Pete and a Nell. They were lost to AA fire, Air-to-Air combat, and an operational loss. Our own losses were a single C-47 that the 39th TCS at Tomo reported was overdue from a supply run to Wunpuko.
In Noumea, an IJN submarine (later identified as the I-166) was reported hit by three different squadrons on ASW patrol. The submarine is still in Noumea, and we have a TF of 9xSC searching for it now.
The Saratoga has refueled and will return to south of Irau in an attempt to harass the ships landing troops and supplies there. One of our S-boats is already there, lying in wait. We do want the IJN to build their base there, but we cannot appear to ignore their actions completely.
Gamble has laid the first minefield at Wunpuko.
In Oz, the 161st BF is at Cooktown. The remnants of the 151st BF will return to TV. We aren’t sure yet whether to use CK as a point to begin bombardment against PM, Buna, Lae, etc., but it is good to have the ability available should we choose to. Meanwhile, the base will still accumulate supplies via the overland route.
4 Mahan-class destroyers have repaired enough at TV to sail back to Noumea and rejoin operations there. Perhaps a night run into Irau from LV…..
The Montgomery has repaired all flotation damage and is down to 72 SYS. She’ll stay at BR a while longer.
More to come…
Return to the Valley of the Sun: Condor (USN) vs. Quark (IJN)
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Attack Condor
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Attack Condor
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22 September 1942
Weather: Thunderstorms
Good day, gentlemen. The combat summary from yesterday:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/21/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
AP Hokuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire (Massive Explosive Damage)
Allied Ships
SS S-44
IJN escort forces were numerous, but ineffective.
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No air attacks were possible yesterday from either side, although Saratoga did sortie north in the hopes of finding a break in the weather she could launch planes through. Her TF was spotted by both a Mavis and a D3A Val. Neither side was able to launch strikes. Saratoga is retiring back to Noumea in the face of the carriers, while the battleships move west to intercede themselves between the carrier forces. I’m hoping the AA value of the battleships, in addition to the Van Heemskerck and Porter class destroyers can withstand an IJN strike with their AA value alone. I toyed with the idea of using the carrier fighter squadron to LRCAP the battleships, but I don’t want the carrier to stop for anything on her way south. If Quark chases my carrier south (as he’s prone to do), he may well run into the battleships for a surface combat – perhaps in a night engagement. That would not be a bad thing from my point of view.
Meanwhile, S-44 continues to shine at Irau with another hit on an IJN AP – this time resulting in a monstrous explosion from the single torpedo hit (ammunition, perhaps?). If I can even come close to inflicting the carnage I caused his APs during his Oz invasion, he will be in serious trouble with his supply fleet.
Of note is the air losses for this past turn. For the first time in a while, I flew more missions than the IJN (800 – 504), but I had no losses, while Quark suffered 4 losses, 1 to air-to-air combat, and 3 operational losses (2 Zeroes, one Nell, and one Jake. He is still almost 5000 points ahead of me, but I’m starting to see inroads into the deficit, in troop losses and aircraft losses.
I’m considering the move of all my 4E bombers except the Hudsons to SOPAC (specifically LV) and trying to close down Lunga. At GG, Quark has moved his engineers away and I thought about restarting the port attacks there, but only 2 of the five 4E bomber squadrons at TV are above 80 morale. I know having the 4E’s at LV will eat supplies like there’s no tomorrow; so I will have to coordinate this move with the possible invasion of Irau. LV currently has 140K+ supplies, and the shipments continue. Each convoy has to be sure not to run the same route.
Finally, I’ve sent about 30 fuel points via 1 APD on FT to Kourouratopo, and ordered the 11 PT boats there from Wunpuko. Quark knows it’s 12 hexes from K’opo to Irau, and he knows the PTs can move 12 hexes. The PTs will raid Irau, but not quite yet. Let him sweat another possibility.
More to come…
(sorry, all: the passive voice “briefer” just wasn’t working
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Weather: Thunderstorms
Good day, gentlemen. The combat summary from yesterday:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/21/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack near Irau at 42,43
Japanese Ships
AP Hokuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire (Massive Explosive Damage)
Allied Ships
SS S-44
IJN escort forces were numerous, but ineffective.
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No air attacks were possible yesterday from either side, although Saratoga did sortie north in the hopes of finding a break in the weather she could launch planes through. Her TF was spotted by both a Mavis and a D3A Val. Neither side was able to launch strikes. Saratoga is retiring back to Noumea in the face of the carriers, while the battleships move west to intercede themselves between the carrier forces. I’m hoping the AA value of the battleships, in addition to the Van Heemskerck and Porter class destroyers can withstand an IJN strike with their AA value alone. I toyed with the idea of using the carrier fighter squadron to LRCAP the battleships, but I don’t want the carrier to stop for anything on her way south. If Quark chases my carrier south (as he’s prone to do), he may well run into the battleships for a surface combat – perhaps in a night engagement. That would not be a bad thing from my point of view.
Meanwhile, S-44 continues to shine at Irau with another hit on an IJN AP – this time resulting in a monstrous explosion from the single torpedo hit (ammunition, perhaps?). If I can even come close to inflicting the carnage I caused his APs during his Oz invasion, he will be in serious trouble with his supply fleet.
Of note is the air losses for this past turn. For the first time in a while, I flew more missions than the IJN (800 – 504), but I had no losses, while Quark suffered 4 losses, 1 to air-to-air combat, and 3 operational losses (2 Zeroes, one Nell, and one Jake. He is still almost 5000 points ahead of me, but I’m starting to see inroads into the deficit, in troop losses and aircraft losses.
I’m considering the move of all my 4E bombers except the Hudsons to SOPAC (specifically LV) and trying to close down Lunga. At GG, Quark has moved his engineers away and I thought about restarting the port attacks there, but only 2 of the five 4E bomber squadrons at TV are above 80 morale. I know having the 4E’s at LV will eat supplies like there’s no tomorrow; so I will have to coordinate this move with the possible invasion of Irau. LV currently has 140K+ supplies, and the shipments continue. Each convoy has to be sure not to run the same route.
Finally, I’ve sent about 30 fuel points via 1 APD on FT to Kourouratopo, and ordered the 11 PT boats there from Wunpuko. Quark knows it’s 12 hexes from K’opo to Irau, and he knows the PTs can move 12 hexes. The PTs will raid Irau, but not quite yet. Let him sweat another possibility.
More to come…
(sorry, all: the passive voice “briefer” just wasn’t working
)"Shouldn't we be leading the shark into shore...instead him leading us out to sea?"
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Attack Condor
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23 September 1942
Weather for today: Rain
Good day gentlemen. The submarine Flying Fish transmitted this report last night:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/22/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack at 26,14
Japanese Ships
ML Tsugaru
ML Okinoshima
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
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She fired, but was unable to hit either ship.
At Irau, the commander of S-44 has reported being critically damaged by airborne ASW. His SYS/FLT = 68/75. He will try to make port – hoping that he can accrue no more damage on the trip back. S-38 is already in position to relieve the stricken sub.
Quark is heavily dedicating his air squadrons to ASW – to include D3A Vals (that could be useful to know). The fact he hit S-44 hurts, but it had to happen sooner or later. I am pushing my boats to damage any transport he has.
I am also slowly, ever so slowly, beginning to transfer all B-17 and B-24 squadrons from Oz to SOPAC for an eventual deployment to LV. I have almost 60 4E bombers. I’m tired of splitting them up.
Enterprise is back at PH in 40 days. Carrier Air Wing 8 is ready for her at Noumea.
More to come…
Weather for today: Rain
Good day gentlemen. The submarine Flying Fish transmitted this report last night:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/22/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Sub attack at 26,14
Japanese Ships
ML Tsugaru
ML Okinoshima
Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish
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She fired, but was unable to hit either ship.
At Irau, the commander of S-44 has reported being critically damaged by airborne ASW. His SYS/FLT = 68/75. He will try to make port – hoping that he can accrue no more damage on the trip back. S-38 is already in position to relieve the stricken sub.
Quark is heavily dedicating his air squadrons to ASW – to include D3A Vals (that could be useful to know). The fact he hit S-44 hurts, but it had to happen sooner or later. I am pushing my boats to damage any transport he has.
I am also slowly, ever so slowly, beginning to transfer all B-17 and B-24 squadrons from Oz to SOPAC for an eventual deployment to LV. I have almost 60 4E bombers. I’m tired of splitting them up.
Enterprise is back at PH in 40 days. Carrier Air Wing 8 is ready for her at Noumea.
More to come…
"Shouldn't we be leading the shark into shore...instead him leading us out to sea?"
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Attack Condor
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September 24, 1942
Weather forecast: Thunderstorms
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/23/42
Weather: Rain
Sub attack near Dobadura at 13,38
Japanese Ships
AP Ryuosan Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
Allied Ships
SS S-46
As soon as Quark starts to breathe easier with his hit on S-44, he finds a very angry sub force at Dobadura.
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Sub attack near Dobadura at 13,38
Japanese Ships
AP Shinwa Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
CA Nachi
Allied Ships
SS S-46
S-46 makes it a perfect day
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Ground combat at Basilaki Island
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 26 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Basilaki Island base !!!
More IJN real estate he has to supply or leave.
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82 IJN vessels confirmed sunk - 48 APs and 4 APDs, 30 combat (non-transport) vessels.
E-mail with Quark revealed he thought the S-46 was still near Lunga, and he said that the only good thing he saw out of the two sinkings was that the ships were both small and empty.
I hope he gets more good news like that
More rain, not risking much in the air except CAP over LV, NA, and Cairns. Quark has a nasty habit having his bombers emerge out of thunderclouds at 200 feet over my major ports (probably playing Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries while watching the CR).
I’ve recounted my 4E force, 8 B17 squadrons (one has 11 planes, another 10, and the rest between 6 and 9), and one B24 squadron (12 Liberators) for a total of 75 planes. If I can get them all to fly from the same base at the same time, I doubt Quark has enough engineers to re-open a base before at least a few days have passed. We’ll see. A few days would be all I need……
More to come…
Weather forecast: Thunderstorms
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/23/42
Weather: Rain
Sub attack near Dobadura at 13,38
Japanese Ships
AP Ryuosan Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
Allied Ships
SS S-46
As soon as Quark starts to breathe easier with his hit on S-44, he finds a very angry sub force at Dobadura.
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Sub attack near Dobadura at 13,38
Japanese Ships
AP Shinwa Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
CA Nachi
Allied Ships
SS S-46
S-46 makes it a perfect day
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Ground combat at Basilaki Island
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 26 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Basilaki Island base !!!
More IJN real estate he has to supply or leave.
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82 IJN vessels confirmed sunk - 48 APs and 4 APDs, 30 combat (non-transport) vessels.
E-mail with Quark revealed he thought the S-46 was still near Lunga, and he said that the only good thing he saw out of the two sinkings was that the ships were both small and empty.
I hope he gets more good news like that
More rain, not risking much in the air except CAP over LV, NA, and Cairns. Quark has a nasty habit having his bombers emerge out of thunderclouds at 200 feet over my major ports (probably playing Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries while watching the CR).
I’ve recounted my 4E force, 8 B17 squadrons (one has 11 planes, another 10, and the rest between 6 and 9), and one B24 squadron (12 Liberators) for a total of 75 planes. If I can get them all to fly from the same base at the same time, I doubt Quark has enough engineers to re-open a base before at least a few days have passed. We’ll see. A few days would be all I need……
More to come…
"Shouldn't we be leading the shark into shore...instead him leading us out to sea?"
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Attack Condor
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25 September 1942
Wx: Partly Cloudy
Yesterday’s combat report:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/24/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 8
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
Another night run – AA defenses at Irau non-existent. I’m sure that will change now.
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Sub attack at 39,42
Japanese Ships
CS Chiyoda, Torpedo hits 1, on fire (listing, counter flooding)
Allied Ships
SS S-37
S-37 gets a punch back against one of the IJN’s most effective ASW platforms. This action occurred 60 miles south of Taivu. The ships were apparently en route to Rennell.
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With the break in the storms, normal air operations can resume… but for the Allies, it’s business as usual. CAP of major bases is maintained. Quark must be chafing to get his carriers in action against mine, but I’m not ready yet. I still want him moving around. Hopefully, the B-25 raid against Irau will spur him to move an AA unit there, and expose yet another transport to my subs. This “jabbing” action may have another purpose down the road – it may dull his response when a jab is followed by a main assault.
After some thought (and a bit of recon), I’ve decided to keep the 4E bombers in Oz (specifically, TV) and move SOPAC’s B-17s there to join them. The TV/GG run is within normal range of a B-17, and I don’t want a major effort against Lunga to be made at extended range. Additionally, he has a sizable INF presence there, 1 HQ, and no engineers. Time to hit the port for all I’m worth and try and try to prevent effective re-supply via sea.
I really want Quark to overbuild Irau so I can take it, but he doesn’t seem to be wanting to cooperate. It’s at level one airbase, and he now has only one ENG unit left there (probably a BF of some type).
Operations:
1. Drayton, a destroyer with SYS 18 is sent back to PH.
2. TF 231 (SC x 13) dispatched 60 miles WSW of Noumea to investigate a submarine contact.
3. S-44 still trying to make K’topo. She added 3 to floatation damage (78 to 81). Assuming she adds 3 to FLT per day, she’ll make K’topo with 93 FLT. Unfortunately, no port facilities exist at K’topo. I’m hoping beaching her will allow some of the damage to be fixed so she can try for LV. A longshot, but we’ll give it a try. Maybe with no more thunderstorms, she won’t take +3 FLT per turn.
4. 28 B-17s transferred to TV (25 ready, 3 damaged, no losses). They won’t be ready to fly missions for about a week or so, but they’re there. No aircraft were lost during the move from Noumea.
5. At TV, fifty 4E bombers already there assigned to a night raid of the ports at GG. They won’t all fly, but with no engineers there, we should start inflicting damage immediately. One PBY squadron is assigned to fly recon over GG during the day to assess damage.
6. Submarines S-45 and S-46 re-assigned from Dobadura to patrol the sea lanes from Rabaul – GG and Woodlark – GG; the most likely lanes Quark would try and bring engineers back to GG. They will monitor the deep water hexes 30 miles E and NE of Darubia. S-43 (SYS 10) will move 30 miles west to the deep water hex 30 miles NW of Dobadura to interdict the Lae – Buna – Dobadura shipping lane.
7. No. 11 RAAF PBY squadron transferred to Cooktown for Naval Search of the Coral Sea and the Bismarck Starit between Lae and Finschafen.
8. Re-supply TF with a capacity of 23000 (3 x DD, 12 x AK/AP) created and loading at Noumea for LV.
No P-38s yet, but more ships are on the way.
More to come…
Wx: Partly Cloudy
Yesterday’s combat report:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/24/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 8
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
Another night run – AA defenses at Irau non-existent. I’m sure that will change now.
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Sub attack at 39,42
Japanese Ships
CS Chiyoda, Torpedo hits 1, on fire (listing, counter flooding)
Allied Ships
SS S-37
S-37 gets a punch back against one of the IJN’s most effective ASW platforms. This action occurred 60 miles south of Taivu. The ships were apparently en route to Rennell.
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With the break in the storms, normal air operations can resume… but for the Allies, it’s business as usual. CAP of major bases is maintained. Quark must be chafing to get his carriers in action against mine, but I’m not ready yet. I still want him moving around. Hopefully, the B-25 raid against Irau will spur him to move an AA unit there, and expose yet another transport to my subs. This “jabbing” action may have another purpose down the road – it may dull his response when a jab is followed by a main assault.
After some thought (and a bit of recon), I’ve decided to keep the 4E bombers in Oz (specifically, TV) and move SOPAC’s B-17s there to join them. The TV/GG run is within normal range of a B-17, and I don’t want a major effort against Lunga to be made at extended range. Additionally, he has a sizable INF presence there, 1 HQ, and no engineers. Time to hit the port for all I’m worth and try and try to prevent effective re-supply via sea.
I really want Quark to overbuild Irau so I can take it, but he doesn’t seem to be wanting to cooperate. It’s at level one airbase, and he now has only one ENG unit left there (probably a BF of some type).
Operations:
1. Drayton, a destroyer with SYS 18 is sent back to PH.
2. TF 231 (SC x 13) dispatched 60 miles WSW of Noumea to investigate a submarine contact.
3. S-44 still trying to make K’topo. She added 3 to floatation damage (78 to 81). Assuming she adds 3 to FLT per day, she’ll make K’topo with 93 FLT. Unfortunately, no port facilities exist at K’topo. I’m hoping beaching her will allow some of the damage to be fixed so she can try for LV. A longshot, but we’ll give it a try. Maybe with no more thunderstorms, she won’t take +3 FLT per turn.
4. 28 B-17s transferred to TV (25 ready, 3 damaged, no losses). They won’t be ready to fly missions for about a week or so, but they’re there. No aircraft were lost during the move from Noumea.
5. At TV, fifty 4E bombers already there assigned to a night raid of the ports at GG. They won’t all fly, but with no engineers there, we should start inflicting damage immediately. One PBY squadron is assigned to fly recon over GG during the day to assess damage.
6. Submarines S-45 and S-46 re-assigned from Dobadura to patrol the sea lanes from Rabaul – GG and Woodlark – GG; the most likely lanes Quark would try and bring engineers back to GG. They will monitor the deep water hexes 30 miles E and NE of Darubia. S-43 (SYS 10) will move 30 miles west to the deep water hex 30 miles NW of Dobadura to interdict the Lae – Buna – Dobadura shipping lane.
7. No. 11 RAAF PBY squadron transferred to Cooktown for Naval Search of the Coral Sea and the Bismarck Starit between Lae and Finschafen.
8. Re-supply TF with a capacity of 23000 (3 x DD, 12 x AK/AP) created and loading at Noumea for LV.
No P-38s yet, but more ships are on the way.
More to come…
"Shouldn't we be leading the shark into shore...instead him leading us out to sea?"
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Attack Condor
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26 September 1942
Wx: Partly Cloudy
Yesterday’s report:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/25/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 17
B-24D Liberator x 3
no losses
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-17E Fortress at 20000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 20000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 20000 feet
Have to make sure tomorrow’s attackers are all at the correct altitude. Rookie mistake, could have inflicted some more damage.
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15
SBD Dauntless x 36
TBF Avenger x 10
no losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x TBF Avenger at 6000 feet
Wasp makes her presence known before running away.
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Another IJN AP slips beneath the waves, the Ryuko Maru was confirmed sunk at Lunga. One of Quark’s CVs was discovered 30 miles south of Kiriwina Island… one hex north of S-45, who was spotted by a Val. Almost had a chance at a carrier with my best sub platform. I’m sure he’ll scoot away with the carrier now. Also spotted was a tanker and two escorts at Woodlark. S-46 is dispatched to see if she can get a shot off at the tanker. She’s within one day’s sail of Woodlark. S-37 maneuvers one hex NE to get into the deep water channel south of Lunga, where she will sit quietly, like an open grave.
The bombers had less than outstanding results because I botched the altitude. That oversight has been corrected, and tonight’s flights will be at 6000 ft. Quark does have two AA units at GG, but their night performance hasn’t been stellar by any stretch of the imagination.
Wasp hung around LV, splitting from Saratoga in the hope Quark would leave an AP or two hanging around Irau. No dice, but some practice for the TBFs doesn’t cost anything this time.
Nine B17 squadrons now at TV, 1 B-17 is available in the replacement pool, and almost all of the squadron commanders will be screaming for it.
More to come…
Wx: Partly Cloudy
Yesterday’s report:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/25/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 17
B-24D Liberator x 3
no losses
Port hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
5 x B-17E Fortress at 20000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 20000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 20000 feet
Have to make sure tomorrow’s attackers are all at the correct altitude. Rookie mistake, could have inflicted some more damage.
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15
SBD Dauntless x 36
TBF Avenger x 10
no losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Attacking Level Bombers:
10 x TBF Avenger at 6000 feet
Wasp makes her presence known before running away.
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Another IJN AP slips beneath the waves, the Ryuko Maru was confirmed sunk at Lunga. One of Quark’s CVs was discovered 30 miles south of Kiriwina Island… one hex north of S-45, who was spotted by a Val. Almost had a chance at a carrier with my best sub platform. I’m sure he’ll scoot away with the carrier now. Also spotted was a tanker and two escorts at Woodlark. S-46 is dispatched to see if she can get a shot off at the tanker. She’s within one day’s sail of Woodlark. S-37 maneuvers one hex NE to get into the deep water channel south of Lunga, where she will sit quietly, like an open grave.
The bombers had less than outstanding results because I botched the altitude. That oversight has been corrected, and tonight’s flights will be at 6000 ft. Quark does have two AA units at GG, but their night performance hasn’t been stellar by any stretch of the imagination.
Wasp hung around LV, splitting from Saratoga in the hope Quark would leave an AP or two hanging around Irau. No dice, but some practice for the TBFs doesn’t cost anything this time.
Nine B17 squadrons now at TV, 1 B-17 is available in the replacement pool, and almost all of the squadron commanders will be screaming for it.
More to come…
"Shouldn't we be leading the shark into shore...instead him leading us out to sea?"
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Attack Condor
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27 September 1942
Wx: Partly Cloudy
Yesterday’s combat report, consisting of the two scheduled night raids:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/26/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 18
B-24D Liberator x 4
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 49
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 20000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
Still have the 73rd BS at 20000 – corrected for tonight’s strike.
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 6
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
No hits, no losses, just experience gained.
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The night raids on GG have caused 24 damage to his ports so far. With no engineers in sight, unloading supplies is going to be more of a chore now then ever. The raids press on, with two more B-17 squadrons added to the list of attackers. I have also transferred t P-40 squadrons to TV to assist with CAP. That many 4E bombers at one base has to put it high on Quark’s wish list. No AA response to speak of (no supplies, low morale, or just not as effectual at night?) His port at GG is a level 5, so even if his engineers get there, it’ll take some time to recover. GG has 4 x INF units and 2 x AA units there, they’ll get hungry soon, I hope. He has a large barge TF there – I may have to start using subs vs. barges, though I shudder at that thought.
The raids on Irau are nowhere near as effective as the ones at GG. The B-25s are flying extended range, and there is only 6 of them. A second B-25 unit is at LV to join in with the raids, but I’ve assigned both of them to 20000 feet. I don’t expect much from them, an occasional hit, but mostly increased experience and keeping an eye on the forces there.
Another IJN sub sighting near Noumea, this one 60 miles WSW of Tomo. TF 231 (SC x 13) cranks it up and heads out to investigate. Also, I have the MSW Pursuit in Noumea, just in case he decides to send a few mines in via sub.
The saga of S-44 continues, she is now 120 miles WNW of K’topo. She gained no more damage last turn, and holds steady at 68 SYS and 82 FLT. She may be out of the war for a long time, but she may actually survive the attack.
7000 fuel is being unloaded at EPV today. A small tanker TF (AO, TK, DD) is there now. 2 x DD will join them tomorrow to escort them back to Noumea. The DDs were escorting the DMS Zane to LV, where she will join up with the battleships there in preparation for another night raid on the airfield at Irau.
In SWPAC, Quark has built Dobadura up to a level 3 airfield, and planes are reportedly parked there. Time to take a peek.
Known enemy troop dispositions:
Lunga – 3 x INF, 5 x AA, 2 x CD, 1 x ENG {F5-A will recon}
Irau – 4 x INF (3720 troops, 7 guns), 1 x ENG (1580 troops) {B-25 will raid}
GG – 4 x INF, 2 x AA {B17 will raid, PBY will recon}
PM – 3 x AA, 1 x CD {Hudson will recon}
Woodlark – 1 x ENG, 1 x HQ
Additionally, a PBY will recon Dobadura and a B-17 will recon Rossel.
PM looks tempting, but I don’t have the ships necessary to supply it if I do take it. To that end, 4 APs of the Australian navy are being returned to Brisbane (Manoora, Manuda, Wanganella, and Ormiston) escorted by the destroyer O’Brien.
Elements of the 2nd Marine Division will begin arriving at Noumea within two weeks. One regiment is already in theater, at LV. Plans for the transfer of the 1st Marine division move to LV, bringing the Americal division and the 2nd Marine division regiment back to Noumea.
I am still very cautious about under-estimating Quark. All of the auto victory bases in Oz have an assault strength of 500+. Noumea has 500+, and LV has 450+. Only EPV is relatively unguarded, with a single BF there. I’m now 5000 points down, but I have to be patient. We’re not even in October, and there are more than 15 months to go. I’m very happy about the results at GG. The strategic goal remains to starve his forward forces before any attack. More 4E bombers are due in, and the night attacks allow me to damage his facilities, improve bomber crew morale, incur less fatigue, and gain experience – all with little risk of enemy response. I have lost 2 B17s in the night raids, but they weren’t to enemy action.
More to come…
Wx: Partly Cloudy
Yesterday’s combat report, consisting of the two scheduled night raids:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/26/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 18
B-24D Liberator x 4
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 49
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 20000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
Still have the 73rd BS at 20000 – corrected for tonight’s strike.
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 6
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
6 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
No hits, no losses, just experience gained.
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The night raids on GG have caused 24 damage to his ports so far. With no engineers in sight, unloading supplies is going to be more of a chore now then ever. The raids press on, with two more B-17 squadrons added to the list of attackers. I have also transferred t P-40 squadrons to TV to assist with CAP. That many 4E bombers at one base has to put it high on Quark’s wish list. No AA response to speak of (no supplies, low morale, or just not as effectual at night?) His port at GG is a level 5, so even if his engineers get there, it’ll take some time to recover. GG has 4 x INF units and 2 x AA units there, they’ll get hungry soon, I hope. He has a large barge TF there – I may have to start using subs vs. barges, though I shudder at that thought.
The raids on Irau are nowhere near as effective as the ones at GG. The B-25s are flying extended range, and there is only 6 of them. A second B-25 unit is at LV to join in with the raids, but I’ve assigned both of them to 20000 feet. I don’t expect much from them, an occasional hit, but mostly increased experience and keeping an eye on the forces there.
Another IJN sub sighting near Noumea, this one 60 miles WSW of Tomo. TF 231 (SC x 13) cranks it up and heads out to investigate. Also, I have the MSW Pursuit in Noumea, just in case he decides to send a few mines in via sub.
The saga of S-44 continues, she is now 120 miles WNW of K’topo. She gained no more damage last turn, and holds steady at 68 SYS and 82 FLT. She may be out of the war for a long time, but she may actually survive the attack.
7000 fuel is being unloaded at EPV today. A small tanker TF (AO, TK, DD) is there now. 2 x DD will join them tomorrow to escort them back to Noumea. The DDs were escorting the DMS Zane to LV, where she will join up with the battleships there in preparation for another night raid on the airfield at Irau.
In SWPAC, Quark has built Dobadura up to a level 3 airfield, and planes are reportedly parked there. Time to take a peek.
Known enemy troop dispositions:
Lunga – 3 x INF, 5 x AA, 2 x CD, 1 x ENG {F5-A will recon}
Irau – 4 x INF (3720 troops, 7 guns), 1 x ENG (1580 troops) {B-25 will raid}
GG – 4 x INF, 2 x AA {B17 will raid, PBY will recon}
PM – 3 x AA, 1 x CD {Hudson will recon}
Woodlark – 1 x ENG, 1 x HQ
Additionally, a PBY will recon Dobadura and a B-17 will recon Rossel.
PM looks tempting, but I don’t have the ships necessary to supply it if I do take it. To that end, 4 APs of the Australian navy are being returned to Brisbane (Manoora, Manuda, Wanganella, and Ormiston) escorted by the destroyer O’Brien.
Elements of the 2nd Marine Division will begin arriving at Noumea within two weeks. One regiment is already in theater, at LV. Plans for the transfer of the 1st Marine division move to LV, bringing the Americal division and the 2nd Marine division regiment back to Noumea.
I am still very cautious about under-estimating Quark. All of the auto victory bases in Oz have an assault strength of 500+. Noumea has 500+, and LV has 450+. Only EPV is relatively unguarded, with a single BF there. I’m now 5000 points down, but I have to be patient. We’re not even in October, and there are more than 15 months to go. I’m very happy about the results at GG. The strategic goal remains to starve his forward forces before any attack. More 4E bombers are due in, and the night attacks allow me to damage his facilities, improve bomber crew morale, incur less fatigue, and gain experience – all with little risk of enemy response. I have lost 2 B17s in the night raids, but they weren’t to enemy action.
More to come…
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turn 150!
9/28/42
Wx: Overcast
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/27/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 26
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 19
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
See below for comments
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 18
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x B-25D Mitchell at 20000 feet
9 x B-25D Mitchell at 20000 feet
Getting more experience. 18 out of 32 fly the night mission. Very good results, indeed.
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Sub attack at 49,67
Japanese Ships
SS I-24
Allied Ships
SC 704, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
The newest addition to the “little wolves” gets its first, and only lesson in ASW tactics.
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As for the strikes on the ports of Gili Gili, Quark has responded with moving his engineers there. Current GG troop disposition: 3x INF (5680 troops, 10 guns), 1 x AA (320 troops, 11 guns), 2 x ENG (unknown strength). 4 x APs sit at the damaged port. Also, 10 bombers were spotted on the runways at GG. Two actions to be undertaken at GG. First, the sub S-47 is sent 30 miles west into GG harbor to take advantage of the longer unloading time caused by the damaged port (damage = 32). Second, the bombers will switch targets for one turn and attack the airfield. I want to get some of those bombers destroyed on the ground, and also want to see how effective his engineers are at repair of a level 5 port. So far, Quark is moving his engineers where I want him to. Nice to know he can react predictably.
Communication intercepts from Truk to Tokyo complain about not having an effective counter for the night raids, and is imploring the high command for night fighters. The enemy labels the bombers cowards for not flying “honorably”.
Too da** bad.
Recon results show no troops at Rossell, and 426 aircraft at Lunga (132 fighters, 133 bombers, 161 auxiliary). A lot on a level 7 airbase, and awful tempting to try for a few with a 4E bomber group from Basse-Poya. We’ll see. For now, GG is still top priority. After the one turn at the airfield, we’ll switch back to working over the port.
And, to give Quark something else to think about, Lae has also been added to the recon list.
3 x Eng (1160 troops) are on Dobadura, along with 5 APs. S-43 is sent in to try a hit and run attack.
The saga of the stricken S-44 continues, having moved 60 miles closer to K’topo. No increase in damage for the second straight day (68/82). I have decided that she will bypass K’topo and make for LV. LV is 210 miles SSW of her current position, and 4 days are estimated getting her there. I’ll feel more comfortable with her at LV and the level 4 port there than a level 0 port at K’topo.
The carriers are all back at Noumea, with CAP constantly overhead. Lots of LBA on search and ASW missions.
The BB TF hiding at LV will make another run at Irau beginning tonight. Zane has joined them to provide MSW capability. I’m hoping to catch some ships in harbour as well, but will settle for damage to the airbase, currently at level 1. Maybe I can get Quark to send engineers there toi repair and perhaps overbuild.
Finally, the 1st Marine division in its entirety is moving to LV. The Americal division will return to Noumea. The 1st Marine will require two runs from Noumea to LV to completely move its division. Elements of the 2nd Marine division will arrive in Noumea in 9 days. The 2nd Marine division unit at LV will also return to Noumea with the Americal division.
Still undecided as to the main axis of attack, when I do commit to attacking the IJN bases.
More to come…
Wx: Overcast
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/27/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 26
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 19
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
See below for comments
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 18
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
9 x B-25D Mitchell at 20000 feet
9 x B-25D Mitchell at 20000 feet
Getting more experience. 18 out of 32 fly the night mission. Very good results, indeed.
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Sub attack at 49,67
Japanese Ships
SS I-24
Allied Ships
SC 704, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
The newest addition to the “little wolves” gets its first, and only lesson in ASW tactics.
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As for the strikes on the ports of Gili Gili, Quark has responded with moving his engineers there. Current GG troop disposition: 3x INF (5680 troops, 10 guns), 1 x AA (320 troops, 11 guns), 2 x ENG (unknown strength). 4 x APs sit at the damaged port. Also, 10 bombers were spotted on the runways at GG. Two actions to be undertaken at GG. First, the sub S-47 is sent 30 miles west into GG harbor to take advantage of the longer unloading time caused by the damaged port (damage = 32). Second, the bombers will switch targets for one turn and attack the airfield. I want to get some of those bombers destroyed on the ground, and also want to see how effective his engineers are at repair of a level 5 port. So far, Quark is moving his engineers where I want him to. Nice to know he can react predictably.
Communication intercepts from Truk to Tokyo complain about not having an effective counter for the night raids, and is imploring the high command for night fighters. The enemy labels the bombers cowards for not flying “honorably”.
Too da** bad.
Recon results show no troops at Rossell, and 426 aircraft at Lunga (132 fighters, 133 bombers, 161 auxiliary). A lot on a level 7 airbase, and awful tempting to try for a few with a 4E bomber group from Basse-Poya. We’ll see. For now, GG is still top priority. After the one turn at the airfield, we’ll switch back to working over the port.
And, to give Quark something else to think about, Lae has also been added to the recon list.
3 x Eng (1160 troops) are on Dobadura, along with 5 APs. S-43 is sent in to try a hit and run attack.
The saga of the stricken S-44 continues, having moved 60 miles closer to K’topo. No increase in damage for the second straight day (68/82). I have decided that she will bypass K’topo and make for LV. LV is 210 miles SSW of her current position, and 4 days are estimated getting her there. I’ll feel more comfortable with her at LV and the level 4 port there than a level 0 port at K’topo.
The carriers are all back at Noumea, with CAP constantly overhead. Lots of LBA on search and ASW missions.
The BB TF hiding at LV will make another run at Irau beginning tonight. Zane has joined them to provide MSW capability. I’m hoping to catch some ships in harbour as well, but will settle for damage to the airbase, currently at level 1. Maybe I can get Quark to send engineers there toi repair and perhaps overbuild.
Finally, the 1st Marine division in its entirety is moving to LV. The Americal division will return to Noumea. The 1st Marine will require two runs from Noumea to LV to completely move its division. Elements of the 2nd Marine division will arrive in Noumea in 9 days. The 2nd Marine division unit at LV will also return to Noumea with the Americal division.
Still undecided as to the main axis of attack, when I do commit to attacking the IJN bases.
More to come…
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Real life intercession
Real life intercedes the righteous Allied campaign against the evil horde - Quark has a dead video card in his computer (maybe my B-17s bombed it). He hopes to be back up by this weekend. Hopefully we'll be back and contributing then 
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Quark's video card operational again, we're back in business:
29 September 42
Wx: Rainy
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/28/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 23
B-24D Liberator x 4
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 37
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
No planes destroyed on the ground, they’ll most likely scatter next turn.
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 9
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 20000 feet
5 x B-25D Mitchell at 20000 feet
The Mitchells get well enough to start attacks for real next turn
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Sub attack at 40,40
Allied Ships
SS S-37
Whatever it was that chased the sub under the waves, the sub’s position at the mouth of the bay to Irau is now known.
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Sub attack near Dobadura at 13,38
Japanese Ships
AG 362, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-43
More IJN supplies on the ocean floor
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During last turn, a Hudson from Cooktown claimed a hit on a barge at Dobadura. Additionally, the IJN submarine I-166 was confirmed sunk.
The news that the crew of S-44 was being re-routed to LV instead of K’topo was met enthusiastically and the vrew stayed topside longer than usual, causing a IJN search plane to attack, but no hits were recorded. The chance was worth it, as the damage is now 68/80 – two points less flotation damage than last turn and 60 miles closer to LV. She is currently 120 miles north of LV.
The BB TF headed for Irau may have been spotted, when an IJN search aircraft identified “1 x DD” out of the TF. Quark knows I have saturated the area with subs, hopefully he’ll think it’s simply another sub. The TF should bombard the airstrip at Irau tonight. With the rain for cover, they should be better protected against an air attack from Lunga.
A 23000 ton supply convoy has arrived at LV and is beginning to unload.
The B-17s caused 17 damage at GG to their airfields, and the 3500+ engineer troops repaired the base from 17/32 (airfield/port) damage to 26/15. Lots of APs in GG – the bombers are ordered to concentrate again on the ports.
More to come…
29 September 42
Wx: Rainy
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/28/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 23
B-24D Liberator x 4
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 37
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
No planes destroyed on the ground, they’ll most likely scatter next turn.
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 9
no losses
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-25D Mitchell at 20000 feet
5 x B-25D Mitchell at 20000 feet
The Mitchells get well enough to start attacks for real next turn
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Sub attack at 40,40
Allied Ships
SS S-37
Whatever it was that chased the sub under the waves, the sub’s position at the mouth of the bay to Irau is now known.
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Sub attack near Dobadura at 13,38
Japanese Ships
AG 362, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-43
More IJN supplies on the ocean floor
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During last turn, a Hudson from Cooktown claimed a hit on a barge at Dobadura. Additionally, the IJN submarine I-166 was confirmed sunk.
The news that the crew of S-44 was being re-routed to LV instead of K’topo was met enthusiastically and the vrew stayed topside longer than usual, causing a IJN search plane to attack, but no hits were recorded. The chance was worth it, as the damage is now 68/80 – two points less flotation damage than last turn and 60 miles closer to LV. She is currently 120 miles north of LV.
The BB TF headed for Irau may have been spotted, when an IJN search aircraft identified “1 x DD” out of the TF. Quark knows I have saturated the area with subs, hopefully he’ll think it’s simply another sub. The TF should bombard the airstrip at Irau tonight. With the rain for cover, they should be better protected against an air attack from Lunga.
A 23000 ton supply convoy has arrived at LV and is beginning to unload.
The B-17s caused 17 damage at GG to their airfields, and the 3500+ engineer troops repaired the base from 17/32 (airfield/port) damage to 26/15. Lots of APs in GG – the bombers are ordered to concentrate again on the ports.
More to come…
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30 September 1942
WX: Partly Cloudy
Yesterday’s combat report:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/29/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 20
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 35
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 20000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
The pilots have done better – we’ll keep at it till they get it right.
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 16
no losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
8 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
[/B]50% of the squadrons fly on an extended night mission – I’ll take it.[/B]
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Naval bombardment of Irau, at 42,43
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 32
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 4
The BB TF gets in and out again. Not sure why there’s port damage, unless the IJN is in the process of building a level one port.
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Sub attack near Gili Gili at 17,42
Allied Ships
SS S-47
Chased under again, no attack launched.
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Sub attack at 37,35
Japanese Ships
AP Sangetsu Maru
Allied Ships
SS Trout
Trout at least takes a shot at an AP – first one in a few days.
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The raid on GG has raised the port damage from 32 to 46. Still 5 points of airbase there as well. 2 engineer units there will be busy for a few days.
The raid at Irau has caused no discernable damage. 3000 engineers and 4 x INF units are at Irau. No indications of an invasion being launched from there.
Quark has his APs spread across both SOPAC and SWPAC. Of note are 3 tankers spotted by the coastwatchers at PM.
The four engine bombers are being stood down. Their fatigue is starting to get prohibitive, even with the night raids.
Two subs sent towards PM, hoping to intercept the tankers as they return east.
I have decided to send my 3 CVs towards NG via RH. Maybe Quark will be getting complacent there.
S-44 had her floatation damage jump from 80 to 90 in one turn due to the rainy weather. 180 miles to LV and safety. Can she make it?
More to come…
WX: Partly Cloudy
Yesterday’s combat report:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/29/42
Weather: Rain
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 20
no losses
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 35
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress at 20000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
The pilots have done better – we’ll keep at it till they get it right.
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Air attack on Irau , at 42,43
Allied aircraft
B-25D Mitchell x 16
no losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
8 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
8 x B-25D Mitchell at 6000 feet
[/B]50% of the squadrons fly on an extended night mission – I’ll take it.[/B]
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Naval bombardment of Irau, at 42,43
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 32
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 4
The BB TF gets in and out again. Not sure why there’s port damage, unless the IJN is in the process of building a level one port.
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Sub attack near Gili Gili at 17,42
Allied Ships
SS S-47
Chased under again, no attack launched.
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Sub attack at 37,35
Japanese Ships
AP Sangetsu Maru
Allied Ships
SS Trout
Trout at least takes a shot at an AP – first one in a few days.
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The raid on GG has raised the port damage from 32 to 46. Still 5 points of airbase there as well. 2 engineer units there will be busy for a few days.
The raid at Irau has caused no discernable damage. 3000 engineers and 4 x INF units are at Irau. No indications of an invasion being launched from there.
Quark has his APs spread across both SOPAC and SWPAC. Of note are 3 tankers spotted by the coastwatchers at PM.
The four engine bombers are being stood down. Their fatigue is starting to get prohibitive, even with the night raids.
Two subs sent towards PM, hoping to intercept the tankers as they return east.
I have decided to send my 3 CVs towards NG via RH. Maybe Quark will be getting complacent there.
S-44 had her floatation damage jump from 80 to 90 in one turn due to the rainy weather. 180 miles to LV and safety. Can she make it?
More to come…
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2 October 1942
WX: Thunderstorms
Yesterday’s combat report:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/01/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 20,41
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose, Torpedo hits 1
Allied Ships
SS S-46
Finally a hit on that annoying CS. Now go home, willya?
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Sub attack at 34,37
Japanese Ships
DD Arashi
DD Hayashio
Allied Ships
SS Grayling, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
The second SS lost inside of two weeks. Sometimes, even the enemy must get lucky.
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Sub attack at 14,43
Japanese Ships
TK Toho Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS S-47
And sometimes, they get unlucky. The attack on the tanker was responded to by 2 PCs. PCs guarding tankers….?
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My three carriers are back in the ocean. They are headed WNW, towards the GG/PM area. Quark has been sending supply ships there, and it needs to stop. If the enemy carriers respond, fine. I’ll sink them as well.
More (I’m sure) to come….
WX: Thunderstorms
Yesterday’s combat report:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/01/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Sub attack at 20,41
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose, Torpedo hits 1
Allied Ships
SS S-46
Finally a hit on that annoying CS. Now go home, willya?
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Sub attack at 34,37
Japanese Ships
DD Arashi
DD Hayashio
Allied Ships
SS Grayling, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
The second SS lost inside of two weeks. Sometimes, even the enemy must get lucky.
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Sub attack at 14,43
Japanese Ships
TK Toho Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS S-47
And sometimes, they get unlucky. The attack on the tanker was responded to by 2 PCs. PCs guarding tankers….?
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My three carriers are back in the ocean. They are headed WNW, towards the GG/PM area. Quark has been sending supply ships there, and it needs to stop. If the enemy carriers respond, fine. I’ll sink them as well.
More (I’m sure) to come….
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Sorry for the delay, I had a modem die here and have it replaced. Continuing on:
5 October 1942
WX: unavailable (I forgot
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/04/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 31
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
2 of my bombers did not return, but 3 IJN aircraft won’t fly anymore, and two need repairs. Damage to the runway/base, causalities, and a gun lost. I hope the report is accurate.
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Sub attack near Buna at 12,38
Japanese Ships
AG 2065, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-43
S-43 shows an innovative way to get back to port quickly – fire your torpedoes at barges. >sheesh<
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Sub attack near Buna at 12,38
Japanese Ships
AG 2064, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-43
Hmmmmm…
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Back to the game, trying to get my bearings after no action for about 3 days.
Saratoga is 1 day west of Noumea, and will try to repair as much of her 6 SYS damage as she can before Enterprise returns.
Shifting P-39s to Wunpuko and standing the Marine pilots down. Maybe I’ll get lucky and have a P-39 upgrade to a P-38 while its there. Doubt it, though – as only 2 P-38s are available in the pool (only 34 short).
Wasp and Lexington refuel in RH before taking station south of GG. Maybe they can catch a tanker or two in the Coral Sea.
The Americal Division is unloading in Noumea. 2 more 1st MarDiv units loading at Noumea en route for LV. LV is up to 170K of supplies. Wunpuko is now at 12K itself. Time to ponder occupying the base I built at K’topo or whether to leave it as bait.
The B-17s in NC haven’t flown against Lunga since I moved the fatigued squadrons to Noumea. Two days of clear weather, and nothing.
Louisville and Northampton are back in theater with their destroyers.
More to come….
5 October 1942
WX: unavailable (I forgot
)AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/04/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 31
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
2 of my bombers did not return, but 3 IJN aircraft won’t fly anymore, and two need repairs. Damage to the runway/base, causalities, and a gun lost. I hope the report is accurate.
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Sub attack near Buna at 12,38
Japanese Ships
AG 2065, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-43
S-43 shows an innovative way to get back to port quickly – fire your torpedoes at barges. >sheesh<
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Sub attack near Buna at 12,38
Japanese Ships
AG 2064, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-43
Hmmmmm…
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Back to the game, trying to get my bearings after no action for about 3 days.
Saratoga is 1 day west of Noumea, and will try to repair as much of her 6 SYS damage as she can before Enterprise returns.
Shifting P-39s to Wunpuko and standing the Marine pilots down. Maybe I’ll get lucky and have a P-39 upgrade to a P-38 while its there. Doubt it, though – as only 2 P-38s are available in the pool (only 34 short).
Wasp and Lexington refuel in RH before taking station south of GG. Maybe they can catch a tanker or two in the Coral Sea.
The Americal Division is unloading in Noumea. 2 more 1st MarDiv units loading at Noumea en route for LV. LV is up to 170K of supplies. Wunpuko is now at 12K itself. Time to ponder occupying the base I built at K’topo or whether to leave it as bait.
The B-17s in NC haven’t flown against Lunga since I moved the fatigued squadrons to Noumea. Two days of clear weather, and nothing.
Louisville and Northampton are back in theater with their destroyers.
More to come….
"Shouldn't we be leading the shark into shore...instead him leading us out to sea?"
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Attack Condor
- Posts: 424
- Joined: Fri Dec 27, 2002 2:33 am
- Location: Chicago
6 October 1942
WX: Thunderstorms
Yesterday’s combat report:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/05/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 36
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 10
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
Three more new fighters will never fly.
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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 7
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
The strikes on Lunga finally get off the ground.
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With the weather turning bad again, I’ve cancelled all flights except for CAP at my major bases. The A-20s at TV will still run ASW flights, they seem impervious to fatigue or morale problems – and none have been lost for any reason the entire campaign.
Transports still ferry the 1st MarDiv to LV. The last of the troops load today.
I’m back within 5000 points of Quark. He lost 6 aircraft last turn, to my one (a B-17 didn’t return).
My experiment with allowing the computer to control the subs for the past few weeks wasn’t a success – at least in my eyes. They kept running from point A to B to C…. seemingly in response to every little sighting. I don’t care to operate subs like that, so I’ve re-established control and have directed all my subs back to port.
Saratoga with her 6 SYS damage has returned to Noumea and her TF has been disbanded. The CLAA Juneau has 9 SYS in Noumea, and she has the distinction of having the highest damage level there.
Wasp and Lexington will leave RH and make for Brisbane. I’ll let them rest there for a few turns.
More four engine bombers on the way from the States. 7 P-38s now available in the pool.
More to come…
WX: Thunderstorms
Yesterday’s combat report:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/05/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 36
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 10
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
Three more new fighters will never fly.
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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Men lost 7
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
The strikes on Lunga finally get off the ground.
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With the weather turning bad again, I’ve cancelled all flights except for CAP at my major bases. The A-20s at TV will still run ASW flights, they seem impervious to fatigue or morale problems – and none have been lost for any reason the entire campaign.
Transports still ferry the 1st MarDiv to LV. The last of the troops load today.
I’m back within 5000 points of Quark. He lost 6 aircraft last turn, to my one (a B-17 didn’t return).
My experiment with allowing the computer to control the subs for the past few weeks wasn’t a success – at least in my eyes. They kept running from point A to B to C…. seemingly in response to every little sighting. I don’t care to operate subs like that, so I’ve re-established control and have directed all my subs back to port.
Saratoga with her 6 SYS damage has returned to Noumea and her TF has been disbanded. The CLAA Juneau has 9 SYS in Noumea, and she has the distinction of having the highest damage level there.
Wasp and Lexington will leave RH and make for Brisbane. I’ll let them rest there for a few turns.
More four engine bombers on the way from the States. 7 P-38s now available in the pool.
More to come…
"Shouldn't we be leading the shark into shore...instead him leading us out to sea?"
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Attack Condor
- Posts: 424
- Joined: Fri Dec 27, 2002 2:33 am
- Location: Chicago
9 October 1942
Wx: Thunderstorms
Over the past few days, the combat reports have been brief, indeed:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/08/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
I've pulled my horns in. Everything (with exceptions noted below)is either in port or returning. Aircraft are being grounded and fatigue levels are dropping while morale levels begin to improve. SYS damage is being repaired.
The only forces sailing are as follows:
-- 2 x MSW in Noumea in case Quark gets an idea to send a sub with mines south.
-- Supply and transport convoys to LV. All 1st MarDiv units are now either en route to LV or already there. LV now at 170K+ supplies.
-- Tanker convoys to RH and Wunpuko. Wunpuko had 273 fuel delivered from Sabine, and I've ordered the tanker out of there and back to LV to finish off-loading fuel. Wunpuko is to be an emergency port only - no sense exposing a tanker more than I have to.
-- A small force has mined K'topo. I was going to try and sneak it into Irau but his recon started calling my ships off by name. So much for that thought.
CAP remains the only thing I want in the air.
South Dakota is 10 days away from PH. 4 cruisers are already there, waiting for destroyers to escort them over to Noumea.
11 P-38s now in the replacement pool. B-17s are now beginning to replace their losses while they rest.
Finally - yes, I have a plan. It will take time to enact. I am in the process of building my forces to begin a move into enemy controlled areas. Quark has at least 4 carriers at his disposal, so now is not the time for half-hearted attempts.
If I had my way, the rain would continue, and no combat would occur for at least another month.
We'll see.
More to come...
Wx: Thunderstorms
Over the past few days, the combat reports have been brief, indeed:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/08/42
Weather: Thunderstorms
I've pulled my horns in. Everything (with exceptions noted below)is either in port or returning. Aircraft are being grounded and fatigue levels are dropping while morale levels begin to improve. SYS damage is being repaired.
The only forces sailing are as follows:
-- 2 x MSW in Noumea in case Quark gets an idea to send a sub with mines south.
-- Supply and transport convoys to LV. All 1st MarDiv units are now either en route to LV or already there. LV now at 170K+ supplies.
-- Tanker convoys to RH and Wunpuko. Wunpuko had 273 fuel delivered from Sabine, and I've ordered the tanker out of there and back to LV to finish off-loading fuel. Wunpuko is to be an emergency port only - no sense exposing a tanker more than I have to.
-- A small force has mined K'topo. I was going to try and sneak it into Irau but his recon started calling my ships off by name. So much for that thought.
CAP remains the only thing I want in the air.
South Dakota is 10 days away from PH. 4 cruisers are already there, waiting for destroyers to escort them over to Noumea.
11 P-38s now in the replacement pool. B-17s are now beginning to replace their losses while they rest.
Finally - yes, I have a plan. It will take time to enact. I am in the process of building my forces to begin a move into enemy controlled areas. Quark has at least 4 carriers at his disposal, so now is not the time for half-hearted attempts.
If I had my way, the rain would continue, and no combat would occur for at least another month.
We'll see.
More to come...
"Shouldn't we be leading the shark into shore...instead him leading us out to sea?"
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Attack Condor
- Posts: 424
- Joined: Fri Dec 27, 2002 2:33 am
- Location: Chicago
11 October 1942
Wx: Clear
No combat to report.
Quark is starting to wonder what's going on in his e-mails, with a reference about how my heavies will be well rested. Indeed they will be.
One change to organization, I'm designating Efate as my submarine base. It is currently at a port level 4, with one BF unit there, resting tired fighters and currently hosting my F5-A PRS squadron. I'm sending a tanker force with 7000 fuel, a supply convoy, and a SeaBee unit to EPV. I'll overbuild the port to 7 to aid in repair of the subs. Meanwhile, Basse-Poya was overbuilt to a port level 2, and will host subs with SYS damage less than 5. Noumea will have its hands full with repairing the surface forces.
Elements of the 43rd Infantry Division begin arriving at Noumea in two weeks. In 36 days, I'll have a fourth complete division in SOPAC, and the shipping to move, supply and protect them. Also in that time will be the arrival of 2 more B17 squadrons and 1 B24 squadron at Brissy, 2 more B17 squadrons at Noumea, various fighter and attack aircraft, and hopefully, my first upgrade to a P-38 squadron (14 available now, averaging 1 a day being released).
Quark also made mention in one of his e-mails about how any forces north of Cooktown extended have their "fates planned".
He doesn't know how right he is
More to come.
Wx: Clear
No combat to report.
Quark is starting to wonder what's going on in his e-mails, with a reference about how my heavies will be well rested. Indeed they will be.
One change to organization, I'm designating Efate as my submarine base. It is currently at a port level 4, with one BF unit there, resting tired fighters and currently hosting my F5-A PRS squadron. I'm sending a tanker force with 7000 fuel, a supply convoy, and a SeaBee unit to EPV. I'll overbuild the port to 7 to aid in repair of the subs. Meanwhile, Basse-Poya was overbuilt to a port level 2, and will host subs with SYS damage less than 5. Noumea will have its hands full with repairing the surface forces.
Elements of the 43rd Infantry Division begin arriving at Noumea in two weeks. In 36 days, I'll have a fourth complete division in SOPAC, and the shipping to move, supply and protect them. Also in that time will be the arrival of 2 more B17 squadrons and 1 B24 squadron at Brissy, 2 more B17 squadrons at Noumea, various fighter and attack aircraft, and hopefully, my first upgrade to a P-38 squadron (14 available now, averaging 1 a day being released).
Quark also made mention in one of his e-mails about how any forces north of Cooktown extended have their "fates planned".
He doesn't know how right he is
More to come.
"Shouldn't we be leading the shark into shore...instead him leading us out to sea?"
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Attack Condor
- Posts: 424
- Joined: Fri Dec 27, 2002 2:33 am
- Location: Chicago
12 October 1942
Take a look at this, as Quark gets an itchy trigger finger for combat:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/11/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Charter Towers , at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
no losses
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Air attack on Cooktown , at 6,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 54
no losses
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Air attack on Kourouratopo , at 52,48
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 54
no losses
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Air attack on Luganville , at 53,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 54
no losses
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Air attack on Charter Towers , at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
no losses
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Air attack on Cooktown , at 6,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 47
no losses
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Air attack on Kourouratopo , at 52,48
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 51
no losses
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Air attack on Luganville , at 53,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 46
no losses
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189 fighters on sweeps that fly long distance, and then don't attack. The attempt resulted in 15 of his fighters not returning - the most aircraft he's lost in a single day for a while now.
With my B-17s rested, I've decided to send 3 planes from Touho vs. Lunga, as well as 3 from TV to GG. Both squadrons are at 99 morale and 0 fatigue. A second B17 squadron at Touho is also at 99/0, and if the losses aren't too bad, maybe they'll rotate to attack Lunga as well.
Five B17 squadrons in varying stages of fitness now at Noumea. More on the way.
Also forgot to mention that there are now about 20 PT boats at Wunpuko.
Just something else for Quark to keep track of
More to come.
Take a look at this, as Quark gets an itchy trigger finger for combat:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/11/42
Weather: Clear
Air attack on Charter Towers , at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
no losses
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Air attack on Cooktown , at 6,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 54
no losses
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Air attack on Kourouratopo , at 52,48
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 54
no losses
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Air attack on Luganville , at 53,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 54
no losses
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Air attack on Charter Towers , at 8,63
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
no losses
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Air attack on Cooktown , at 6,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 47
no losses
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Air attack on Kourouratopo , at 52,48
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 51
no losses
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Air attack on Luganville , at 53,53
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 46
no losses
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189 fighters on sweeps that fly long distance, and then don't attack. The attempt resulted in 15 of his fighters not returning - the most aircraft he's lost in a single day for a while now.
With my B-17s rested, I've decided to send 3 planes from Touho vs. Lunga, as well as 3 from TV to GG. Both squadrons are at 99 morale and 0 fatigue. A second B17 squadron at Touho is also at 99/0, and if the losses aren't too bad, maybe they'll rotate to attack Lunga as well.
Five B17 squadrons in varying stages of fitness now at Noumea. More on the way.
Also forgot to mention that there are now about 20 PT boats at Wunpuko.
Just something else for Quark to keep track of
More to come.
"Shouldn't we be leading the shark into shore...instead him leading us out to sea?"
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Attack Condor
- Posts: 424
- Joined: Fri Dec 27, 2002 2:33 am
- Location: Chicago
13 October 1942
Wx: Partly Cloudy
Actual combat from last night:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/12/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
no losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
Runway hits 3
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Not the most impresive strikes, but ultimately, a mistake on my part even sending them in the first place. A few runway hits, and it cost 1 bomber I can't afford to waste. The bomber lost was from Touho on the Lunga run. The 26th squadron went from 99 morale to 82 with one mission (even at night the morale loss is staggering). 4 planes flew, one lost, three damaged, but none due to enemy action or AA fire.
The TV squadron attacks in normal range, and maintains a 99 morale. No losses or damage. Still, no need to push it. All bomber attacks cancelled until further notice.
A unit of the 2nd MarDiv boards transports and heads south from LV en route to Noumea. LV is now in the sole care of the 1st Marine Division.
South Dakota 4 days from PH, Enterprise 19 days out of PH. Transports and tankers en route to Noumea from PH as we speak. Essex is 90+ days away from PH, and Hornet is an even 100 days out of PH, but they're not part of my current scheme.
More to come..
Wx: Partly Cloudy
Actual combat from last night:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/12/42
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Air attack on Gili Gili , at 17,42
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
no losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Attacking Level Bombers:
3 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Air attack on Lunga , at 38,40
Japanese aircraft
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
no losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress x 4 damaged
Runway hits 3
Attacking Level Bombers:
4 x B-17E Fortress at 6000 feet
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Not the most impresive strikes, but ultimately, a mistake on my part even sending them in the first place. A few runway hits, and it cost 1 bomber I can't afford to waste. The bomber lost was from Touho on the Lunga run. The 26th squadron went from 99 morale to 82 with one mission (even at night the morale loss is staggering). 4 planes flew, one lost, three damaged, but none due to enemy action or AA fire.
The TV squadron attacks in normal range, and maintains a 99 morale. No losses or damage. Still, no need to push it. All bomber attacks cancelled until further notice.
A unit of the 2nd MarDiv boards transports and heads south from LV en route to Noumea. LV is now in the sole care of the 1st Marine Division.
South Dakota 4 days from PH, Enterprise 19 days out of PH. Transports and tankers en route to Noumea from PH as we speak. Essex is 90+ days away from PH, and Hornet is an even 100 days out of PH, but they're not part of my current scheme.
More to come..
"Shouldn't we be leading the shark into shore...instead him leading us out to sea?"
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Attack Condor
- Posts: 424
- Joined: Fri Dec 27, 2002 2:33 am
- Location: Chicago
17 October 1942
Wx: Overcast
No combat to report as the rains subside. Time for a force update.
In theater now include 18 AK, 8 AO, 6 TK, 21 AP, 6APD, 2 BB, 3 CV, 5 CA, 4 CL, 4 CLAA, 29 DD, 3 DM, 2 DMS, 30 PT, and 17 SS (8 S-boats). At PH now include the battleship South Dakota, 4 CA, 1 CL, 1 CLAA, and 11 DD. I hope they release soon. 15 days from PH are the CV Enterprise and the CVE Long Island.
My plan for attack will be in both SOPAC and SWPAC. TV currently has an assault strength of 708 and will be my jump off point for an attack against PM. I have the two carriers in Brissy to support the operation. Lexington is completely repaired, and Wasp has a SYS damage of only 3. Together, with the Oz navy, they will support the move against PM.
In SOPAC, the 1st MarDiv is in place at LV. Saratoga is at Noumea, and she will, along with Enterprise support the operation against the Solomons. The two battleships at LV have SYS damage levels of 6 and 5.
South Dakota will join Saratoga when she arrives.
Quark has probably mined everything he can by now (he’s in love with the things) so minesweeper support will be crucial. I will probably need to nursemaid a couple of MSW from TV against PM with a tanker just to get them into position (surface forces in Oz aren’t extensive – I’m hoping Canberra and Leander get released shortly).
Every day I have to quash the impulse to send the carriers on “just one little raid north”. I don’t need a bout of rashness to spoil my plans now.
Finally, although there’s no way a simulation can reflect the critical “life or death” decisions a commander has to make in wartime, UV via PBEM goes a long way to have the decisions put at risk the hours (and hours…and hours…and hours) invested in the planning of operations and playing of the game. Another reason to recommend PBEM over the AI.
More to come...
Wx: Overcast
No combat to report as the rains subside. Time for a force update.
In theater now include 18 AK, 8 AO, 6 TK, 21 AP, 6APD, 2 BB, 3 CV, 5 CA, 4 CL, 4 CLAA, 29 DD, 3 DM, 2 DMS, 30 PT, and 17 SS (8 S-boats). At PH now include the battleship South Dakota, 4 CA, 1 CL, 1 CLAA, and 11 DD. I hope they release soon. 15 days from PH are the CV Enterprise and the CVE Long Island.
My plan for attack will be in both SOPAC and SWPAC. TV currently has an assault strength of 708 and will be my jump off point for an attack against PM. I have the two carriers in Brissy to support the operation. Lexington is completely repaired, and Wasp has a SYS damage of only 3. Together, with the Oz navy, they will support the move against PM.
In SOPAC, the 1st MarDiv is in place at LV. Saratoga is at Noumea, and she will, along with Enterprise support the operation against the Solomons. The two battleships at LV have SYS damage levels of 6 and 5.
South Dakota will join Saratoga when she arrives.
Quark has probably mined everything he can by now (he’s in love with the things) so minesweeper support will be crucial. I will probably need to nursemaid a couple of MSW from TV against PM with a tanker just to get them into position (surface forces in Oz aren’t extensive – I’m hoping Canberra and Leander get released shortly).
Every day I have to quash the impulse to send the carriers on “just one little raid north”. I don’t need a bout of rashness to spoil my plans now.
Finally, although there’s no way a simulation can reflect the critical “life or death” decisions a commander has to make in wartime, UV via PBEM goes a long way to have the decisions put at risk the hours (and hours…and hours…and hours) invested in the planning of operations and playing of the game. Another reason to recommend PBEM over the AI.
More to come...
"Shouldn't we be leading the shark into shore...instead him leading us out to sea?"
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Attack Condor
- Posts: 424
- Joined: Fri Dec 27, 2002 2:33 am
- Location: Chicago
18 October 1942
Wx: Partly Cloudy
Quark is getting anxious, and launches his own night raid against LV – though I’m sure the results aren’t what he expected:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/17/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Luganville , at 53,53
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 72
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 3 damaged
C-47 Dakota x 1 destroyed
C-47 Dakota x 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 18
Attacking Level Bombers:
20 x G4M1 Betty at 7000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
25 x G4M1 Betty at 10000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 8000 feet
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The damage to the airfield is already completely repaired. Checking the aircraft loss report reveals the Allies lose only the two planes on the ground, while Quark’s night raid cost him 9 of his Betty long range bombers.
Attacks like that I can take all day and night long.
In 10 days, the 2nd Marine Division will be completely in place at Noumea, while the Army’s 43rd Infantry Division will have another unit in Noumea.
Transiting from SWPAC is 5th Air Force HQ, en route to LV to assist with the upcoming air campaign.
Saratoga down from 6 to 5 SYS damage. Another Gato class sub, the Amberjack is now at Noumea, and is forwarded to Basse-Poya.
Patience……….
Wx: Partly Cloudy
Quark is getting anxious, and launches his own night raid against LV – though I’m sure the results aren’t what he expected:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/17/42
Weather: Overcast
Air attack on Luganville , at 53,53
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 72
Allied aircraft
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty x 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty x 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina x 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina x 3 damaged
C-47 Dakota x 1 destroyed
C-47 Dakota x 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 18
Attacking Level Bombers:
20 x G4M1 Betty at 7000 feet
13 x G4M1 Betty at 6000 feet
25 x G4M1 Betty at 10000 feet
11 x G4M1 Betty at 8000 feet
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The damage to the airfield is already completely repaired. Checking the aircraft loss report reveals the Allies lose only the two planes on the ground, while Quark’s night raid cost him 9 of his Betty long range bombers.
Attacks like that I can take all day and night long.
In 10 days, the 2nd Marine Division will be completely in place at Noumea, while the Army’s 43rd Infantry Division will have another unit in Noumea.
Transiting from SWPAC is 5th Air Force HQ, en route to LV to assist with the upcoming air campaign.
Saratoga down from 6 to 5 SYS damage. Another Gato class sub, the Amberjack is now at Noumea, and is forwarded to Basse-Poya.
Patience……….
"Shouldn't we be leading the shark into shore...instead him leading us out to sea?"