Lowpe (Japan) vs Wargamr (Allies)

[Lowpe]

After 1 day of rest in the fields west of Chungking. A few units are back at 100% TOE or more.

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: RangerJoe

Time to buy out trashed units . . .

Wouldn't the trashed units recover more quickly with the HQs when all are in a well supplied Base?

My point is I am attacking in such a manner as to avoid trashing any units.

Trashed units would recover slightly faster in the base, but it would add four more days of travel time breaking my timetable.

[Lowpe]

The first Dinah fighter squadron. It will be split into thirds and sent to the following bases for night fighter duty: Chengtu, Magwe, & Rangoon. It will take a little bit more than a month to fill out all the way, but once the first group of 12 replacements is added they will move out and start night fighter duty.

[RangerJoe]

I just thought that I would ask. But I understand your reasoning.

A question on CAP vs Sweeps, then bombers coming. Sometimes my fighters sweep and there is no CAP but when the bombers come in, there are fighters attacking them. Are those on a training mission and, if so, could some fighter units be put on training to intercept said bombing raids? Maybe a small CAP percentage but a large training percentage? This would be to try and hit the bombers. If he tries to sweep for a few days and finds few fighters opposing him, might the other player conclude then that it is safe to send in the bombers? Then the fighters in training sort of ambush the bombers? Granted, there would not be as many fighters opposing the bombers, but at least there might be some.

edited for spelling. [:@]

[mind_messing]

You've had some good success with the day model of the Dinah previously in the NF role, haven't you?

I'm surprised at that, from what I remember from reviewing it, it didn't appear to be that great a platform.

Now I understand how you think regarding my views on the Ki-74 [:D]

[Lowpe]

Yes, Dinah fighter has proven herself to me over many, many night fights.

A look at the Fighter Bomber strength of Japan...and we are still growing.

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: RangerJoe


A question on CAP vs Sweeps, then bombers coming. Sometimes my fighters sweep and there is no CAP but when the bombers come in, there are fighters attacking them. Are those on a training mission and, if so, could some fighter units be put on training to intercept said bombing raids? Maybe a small CAP percentage but a large training percentage? This would be to try and hit the bombers. If he tries to sweep for a few days and finds few fighters opposing him, might the other player conclude then that it is safe to send in the bombers? Then the fighters in training sort of ambush the bombers? Granted, there would not be as many fighters opposing the bombers, but at least there might be some.

edited for spelling. [:@]

Yes, Wargamr used that tactic against me over Luzon, but his poor pilots got eaten alive by my escorting Zeroes.

Not sure how well it would work against escorted bombers with better fighter pilots, but it might have a role to play.

[Lowpe]

I am running a little slow because of RL, got this note from the Allies which points to their state of mind:

No worries. Despite my best efforts it seems you are going to win by AV in 1943 anyway.

I just have to prove it true.[:)]

[RangerJoe]

At least you are still fighting. Never give up . . .

[Lowpe]

Dec 5th, 1942

Chungking bombardment. Lost 3 more AMcs sweeping Adak, but got 150 more mines.

[Lowpe]

Dec 6th, 1942

Preparations continue for the Adak invasion.

Chungking continues to get attrited. Attack in 1-2 days with a solid IJA gross AV advantage.

[Lowpe]

Dec 7, 1942

1 year anniversary.

A Dutch sub hits some IJN mines at Great Sitkin in the north pacific...

bombard Adak, bombard Chungking, next attack tomorrow with troops fully rested.

[Lowpe]

I really dislike low level night bombing of runways. Especially prior to night fighters.

[GetAssista]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe
I really dislike low level night bombing of runways. Especially prior to night fighters.

How many searchlights and how much AA do you have there in Colombo? And how many 4Es came in?

[Lokasenna]

ORIGINAL: GetAssista

ORIGINAL: Lowpe
I really dislike low level night bombing of runways. Especially prior to night fighters.

How many searchlights and how much AA do you have there in Colombo? And how many 4Es came in?

I don't think any of that would matter, other than the number of bombers.

[PaxMondo]

ORIGINAL: Lokasenna

ORIGINAL: GetAssista

ORIGINAL: Lowpe
I really dislike low level night bombing of runways. Especially prior to night fighters.

How many searchlights and how much AA do you have there in Colombo? And how many 4Es came in?

I don't think any of that would matter, other than the number of bombers.

+1

Given that they are 4E's, definitely.

If the allied player is willing to trade 4E's for a base destroyed, very difficult to counter. Luckily with Nemo gone, few will do it. [;)]

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: GetAssista

ORIGINAL: Lowpe
I really dislike low level night bombing of runways. Especially prior to night fighters.

How many searchlights and how much AA do you have there in Colombo? And how many 4Es came in?

A good AA regiment, 3 radars.

It was 9 waves and a total of 39 4E bombers. I just switched NF coverage to a fresh unit that I flew in, and of course they didn't fly...I have never been able to transfer a squadron and have it fly night duty the next night -- always a one day delay.

[Lowpe]

Dec 10th, 1942

After a break for an unexpected funeral and then a planned wedding which saw Son #1 marry (full military dress, sword arch) the war resumes...if a bit slowly at first as I can't really remember what I was doing.

Attack on Chungking, 3rd of 7 planned attacks to take the base.

[GetAssista]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe
...if a bit slowly at first as I can't really remember what I was doing.

Oh, that's easy, you can ask us to refresh your memory: in a nutshell, you were kicking major ass as far as I recall [:D]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe
Attack on Chungking, 3rd of 7 planned attacks to take the base.

Those losses (Japanese ones) look so tame against out of supply Chinese. Lesson I take from that - never do a Sir-Robin in China, it is not worth it

[Lowpe]

Dec 11, 1942

The routine bombardment of Adak:

Night Naval bombardment of Adak Island at 162,52

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
BB Haruna
CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba
CA Chokai

Allied ground losses:
679 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 69 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 16 (3 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Vehicles lost 24 (5 destroyed, 19 disabled)

Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20
Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 1

F1M2 Pete acting as spotter for BB Kirishima
BB Kirishima firing at Adak Island
F1M2 Pete acting as spotter for BB Hiei
BB Hiei firing at 25th Infantry Division
BB Haruna firing at Adak Island
CA Kinugasa firing at Adak Island
CA Aoba firing at Adak Island
CA Chokai firing at Adak Island


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Night Naval bombardment of Adak Island at 162,52

Japanese Ships
BB Ise
BB Fuso

Allied ground losses:
266 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 11 (6 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 6 (4 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 12
Port fuel hits 1

BB Ise firing at Adak Island
BB Fuso firing at Adak Island