AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 08, 42
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ASW attack near Malacca [Malaya] at 49,82
Japanese Ships
PB Thai Para Yom
PB Thai Cluan
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty is sighted by escort
RN Trusty bottoming out ....
PB Thai Para Yom fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Cluan fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Thai Para Yom fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Para Yom fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Para Yom fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Para Yom fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Thai Para Yom fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Suva [Fiji] at 132,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-19
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola CA-24, heavy damage
CA Pensacola CA-24 is sighted by SS I-19
SS I-19 launches 6 torpedoes at CA Pensacola CA-24
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TF 58 encounters mine field at Madras [S India] (35,40)
Japanese Ships
SS I-62 , Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Submarine attack near Kavieng [N Ireland] at 106,122
Japanese Ships
TK Hakko Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
TK Hakko Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at TK Hakko Maru
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,87
Japanese Ships
DD Kawakaze
Allied Ships
SS Seal
SS Seal launches 4 torpedoes at DD Kawakaze
Seal bottoming out ....
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 58 encounters mine field at Madras [S India] (35,40)
Japanese Ships
SS I-62 , Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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TF 58 encounters mine field at Madras [S India] (35,40)
Japanese Ships
SS I-62 , Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Naval bombardment of Midway I [Hawaii] at 158,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Mugford
DD Mustin
DD Ralph Talbot firing at Midway I [Hawaii]
DD Mugford firing at Midway I [Hawaii]
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at DD Mustin
DD Mustin firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-72 , hits 1
Allied Ships
PG RAN Warrego
SS I-72 is located by PG RAN Warrego
I-72 bottoming out ....
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego attacking submerged sub ....
PG RAN Warrego cannot establish contact with SS I-72
PG RAN Warrego cannot establish contact with SS I-72
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Warrego fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Vanua Lava [Sulphr] (121,148)
TF 9 troops unloading over beach at Vanua Lava [Sulphr], 121,148
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Submarine attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,86
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kokuei Maru
Allied Ships
SS Seal
xAKL Kokuei Maru is sighted by SS Seal
SS Seal launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Kokuei Maru
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,107
Japanese Ships
PB Toshi Maru #3
PB Tama Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Grayling
SS Grayling is sighted by escort
Grayling diving deep ....
PB Toshi Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #2 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Toshi Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Toshi Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Toshi Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Toshi Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Dinagat Is [E Is] at 81,87
Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu
CL Sendai
CL Natori
DD Hatsukaze
Allied Ships
SS Salmon
SS Salmon is sighted by escort
CL Natori attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
CL Natori fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Malacca [Malaya] at 48,81
Japanese Ships
CS Kamikawa Maru
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
CS Kamikawa Maru is sighted by SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty launches 2 torpedoes
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Morning Air attack on 2/1st Ind Coy Det 2 , at 114,137 (Tulagi [Solomans])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force ...
Also attacking 2/1st Ind Coy Det 2 ...
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
IchiDet/77 Sentai with Ki-38 Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Buna [Papua] , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 429th Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion, at 131,160 (Nadi [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
1 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
TK Gulfland
TK Gulfhawk
xAK AUS Echunga
xAK AUS Dilga
DD Dunlap
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
TK Gulfland
TK Gulfhawk
xAK AUS Echunga
xAK AUS Dilga
DD Dunlap
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 82014 troops, 1406 guns, 1699 vehicles, Assault Value = 2149
Defending force 27483 troops, 413 guns, 325 vehicles, Assault Value = 434
Japanese adjusted assault: 2993
Allied adjusted defense: 1933
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
2743 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 198 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 50 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 56 disabled
Guns lost 88 (2 destroyed, 86 disabled)
Vehicles lost 25 (2 destroyed, 23 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
828 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 75 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 42 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 29 (3 destroyed, 26 disabled)
Vehicles lost 30 (1 destroyed, 29 disabled)
Assaulting units:
116th DrB "Storm" Division
Imperial Guards Division
18th PkA Crysnthmum Division
15th Assault Engineer Regiment
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
25th Army
18th 10cmGun Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
CW Malay 2nd Battalion
AIF 22nd Brigade
AIF 27th Brigade
NZ 24th Pioneer Coy
CW Malayan Air Wing
BA 2nd Loyal Battalion
CW SSVF Brigade
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
CW Singapore Base Force
CW Singapore Fortress
CW Malay 1st Battalion
RN 109th Base Force
RAF 226 Group
RN 112th Base Force
BA 1st Manchester Battalion
IA 1st Heavy AA Regiment
CW 2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
RN Eastern Fleet
ABDA
BA Malaya Army
BA 30 Battery/3 HAA
RAF Far East Cmd
IA 22nd Mountain Gun Regiment
RAF 113th Light Base Force
IA III Corps
CW 1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
BA 29 Battery/3 HAA
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Chukai [Malaya] (52,78)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 15293 troops, 519 guns, 350 vehicles, Assault Value = 502
Defending force 1731 troops, 52 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 21
Japanese adjusted assault: 600
Allied adjusted defense: 14
Japanese assault odds: 42 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Chukai [Malaya] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2136 casualties reported
Squads: 49 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 103 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 58 (58 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 8
Assaulting units:
5th SMot A "Carp" Division
4th Assault Engineer Regiment
Defending units:
IA 8th Brigade
BA 2nd Argylls Battalion
IA 5/2nd Punjab Battalion
IA 3/16th Punjab Battalion
RAF 223 Group
CW 2nd ISF Base Force
RAF 110th Light Base Force
BA 5th Field Regiment
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 15, 42
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Invasion Support action off Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Kongo Maru
xAP Yasaka Maru
APA Kamakura Maru
CM Takashima
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
xAP Kongo Maru fired at enemy troops
xAP Yasaka Maru fired at enemy troops
APA Kamakura Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Submarine attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 67,84
Japanese Ships
xAK Neikai Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Pickerel
xAK Neikai Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Neikai Maru
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Submarine attack near Singapore at 49,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-55
Allied Ships
xAKL CW Bust, Shell hits 12, on fire
xAKL CW Bust is sighted by SS I-55
SS I-55 attacking on the surface
SS I-55 low on gun ammo, Shibata O. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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ASW attack near Soc Trang Province at 60,74
Japanese Ships
PB VF Bien Dong 2
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXI
SS RNN KXI is sighted by escort
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
PC NEI Formalhaut
YO NEI JMG den Hartog
AM RAN Ipswich
SS I-121 is sighted by escort
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Ipswich attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-121 eludes ASW attack from AM RAN Ipswich
SS I-121 eludes AM RAN Ipswich by hugging bottom
SS I-121 eludes ASW attack from AM RAN Ipswich
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Kongo Maru
xAP Yasaka Maru
APA Kamakura Maru
xAP Kongo Maru fired at enemy troops
xAP Yasaka Maru fired at enemy troops
APA Kamakura Maru fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Yasaka Maru
AP Palau Maru
APA Kamakura Maru
xAP Yasaka Maru fired at enemy troops
AP Palau Maru fired at enemy troops
APA Kamakura Maru fired at enemy troops
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108
Japanese Ships
PB Katsuragisan Maru
PB Kakyu Maru
PB Sento Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog launches 2 torpedoes at PB Katsuragisan Maru
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Cap St Jaques [Oil] at 60,73
Japanese Ships
PB VF Bien Dong 8
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXII
SS RNN KXII is sighted by escort
RNN KXII bottoming out ....
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Rangoon [C Burma] at 51,53
Japanese Ships
SS I-54
SS I-54 is sighted by escort
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 67,84
Japanese Ships
xAK Neikai Maru, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Pickerel
xAK Neikai Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel launches 4 torpedoes
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on NRA 7th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 22
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Martaban [S Burma] , at 56,54
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 15
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 20
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 3 destroyed
Ki-43 Ib Oscar: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on NRA 7th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
118 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 38
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 5
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 312 minutes
Also attacking IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 2
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 27
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 39
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Ki-30 Ann LB x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Koumac [New Cal] , at 113,156
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 7
B-17E Fortress GP x 6
B-17C Fortress RB x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17C Fortress RB bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Shokaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Zuikaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Yamato-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 4
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 5
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
11th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
64th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
Also attacking 15th Army ...
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Afternoon Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty TB x 16
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 6
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 10000 feet
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Invasion Support action off Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AP Kowa Maru
AP Palau Maru
APA Kamakura Maru
AP Kowa Maru fired at enemy troops
AP Palau Maru fired at enemy troops
APA Kamakura Maru fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Roxas & Capiz Prov (79,83)
TF 719 troops unloading over beach at Roxas & Capiz Prov, 79,83
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Ground combat at Martaban [S Burma] (56,54)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 19170 troops, 271 guns, 313 vehicles, Assault Value = 514
Defending force 10021 troops, 83 guns, 66 vehicles, Assault Value = 307
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 191
Allied adjusted defense: 97
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
395 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
350 casualties reported
Squads: 18 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
III./90th Infantry Battalion
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
6th Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
CW Burma 1st Division
IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 8725 troops, 104 guns, 47 vehicles, Assault Value = 248
Defending force 821 troops, 2 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Japanese adjusted assault: 87
Allied adjusted defense: 46
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
246 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
JNAF 2nd AF Unit
Defending units:
CMF A Coy/NG Rifles
CMF C Coy/NG Rifles
AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
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Invasion Support action off Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Kongo Maru
xAP Yasaka Maru
APA Kamakura Maru
CM Takashima
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
xAP Kongo Maru fired at enemy troops
xAP Yasaka Maru fired at enemy troops
APA Kamakura Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Submarine attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 67,84
Japanese Ships
xAK Neikai Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Pickerel
xAK Neikai Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Neikai Maru
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Submarine attack near Singapore at 49,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-55
Allied Ships
xAKL CW Bust, Shell hits 12, on fire
xAKL CW Bust is sighted by SS I-55
SS I-55 attacking on the surface
SS I-55 low on gun ammo, Shibata O. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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ASW attack near Soc Trang Province at 60,74
Japanese Ships
PB VF Bien Dong 2
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXI
SS RNN KXI is sighted by escort
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
PC NEI Formalhaut
YO NEI JMG den Hartog
AM RAN Ipswich
SS I-121 is sighted by escort
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Ipswich attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-121 eludes ASW attack from AM RAN Ipswich
SS I-121 eludes AM RAN Ipswich by hugging bottom
SS I-121 eludes ASW attack from AM RAN Ipswich
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Kongo Maru
xAP Yasaka Maru
APA Kamakura Maru
xAP Kongo Maru fired at enemy troops
xAP Yasaka Maru fired at enemy troops
APA Kamakura Maru fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Yasaka Maru
AP Palau Maru
APA Kamakura Maru
xAP Yasaka Maru fired at enemy troops
AP Palau Maru fired at enemy troops
APA Kamakura Maru fired at enemy troops
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108
Japanese Ships
PB Katsuragisan Maru
PB Kakyu Maru
PB Sento Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog launches 2 torpedoes at PB Katsuragisan Maru
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Cap St Jaques [Oil] at 60,73
Japanese Ships
PB VF Bien Dong 8
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXII
SS RNN KXII is sighted by escort
RNN KXII bottoming out ....
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Rangoon [C Burma] at 51,53
Japanese Ships
SS I-54
SS I-54 is sighted by escort
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 67,84
Japanese Ships
xAK Neikai Maru, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Pickerel
xAK Neikai Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel launches 4 torpedoes
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on NRA 7th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 22
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Martaban [S Burma] , at 56,54
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 15
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 20
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 3 destroyed
Ki-43 Ib Oscar: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on NRA 7th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
118 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 38
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 5
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 312 minutes
Also attacking IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 2
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 27
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 39
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Ki-30 Ann LB x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Koumac [New Cal] , at 113,156
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 7
B-17E Fortress GP x 6
B-17C Fortress RB x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17C Fortress RB bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Shokaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Zuikaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Yamato-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion, at 56,54 (Martaban [S Burma])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 4
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 5
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
11th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
64th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
Also attacking 15th Army ...
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Afternoon Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty TB x 16
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 6
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 10000 feet
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Invasion Support action off Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AP Kowa Maru
AP Palau Maru
APA Kamakura Maru
AP Kowa Maru fired at enemy troops
AP Palau Maru fired at enemy troops
APA Kamakura Maru fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Roxas & Capiz Prov (79,83)
TF 719 troops unloading over beach at Roxas & Capiz Prov, 79,83
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Ground combat at Martaban [S Burma] (56,54)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 19170 troops, 271 guns, 313 vehicles, Assault Value = 514
Defending force 10021 troops, 83 guns, 66 vehicles, Assault Value = 307
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 191
Allied adjusted defense: 97
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
395 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
350 casualties reported
Squads: 18 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
III./90th Infantry Battalion
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
6th Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
CW Burma 1st Division
IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 8725 troops, 104 guns, 47 vehicles, Assault Value = 248
Defending force 821 troops, 2 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Japanese adjusted assault: 87
Allied adjusted defense: 46
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
246 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
JNAF 2nd AF Unit
Defending units:
CMF A Coy/NG Rifles
CMF C Coy/NG Rifles
AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 16, 42
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Sub attack near Cap St Jaques [Oil] at 60,73
Japanese Ships
TK Kanze Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PB Tatibana Maru
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXII
SS RNN KXII launches 4 torpedoes at TK Kanze Maru
RNN KXII bottoming out ....
PB Tatibana Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatibana Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatibana Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatibana Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatibana Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 67,84
Japanese Ships
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
Allied Ships
SS Seadragon
SS Seadragon is sighted by escort
Seadragon diving deep ....
DD Asagumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Asagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Brisbane [QL] at 97,159
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
xAKL AUS MatthewFlinders
xAKL AUS MatthewFlinders is sighted by SS I-18
Captain of SS I-18 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 115,110
Japanese Ships
E Kuretake
TB Hato
Allied Ships
SS Pompano
SS Pompano launches 4 torpedoes at E Kuretake
Pompano diving deep ....
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Air attack on Jesselton [BNoBNEO] , at 68,86
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 2 destroyed by flak
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 5
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 4
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Koumac [New Cal] , at 113,156
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 5
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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ASW attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 67,85
Japanese Ships
AM W-1
DMS Hashidate
AM W-6
Allied Ships
SS Skipjack
SS Skipjack is located by AM W-1
Skipjack diving deep ....
DMS Hashidate fails to find sub and abandons search
AM W-6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Rangoon [C Burma] at 52,55
Japanese Ships
SS I-66
Allied Ships
CMc IFC Osaka, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
CMc IFC Osaka is sighted by SS I-66
SS I-66 launches 4 torpedoes at CMc IFC Osaka
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-68
Allied Ships
AVD Hulbert
AVD Thornton
AVP Swan
xAP St. Mihel
xAK MM 3rd Barge Group
xAK Florence D.
DD Chew
DD Bulmer
DD Allen
SS I-68 is sighted by escort
DD Chew fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Bulmer fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Allen fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate TB x 18
D3A1 Val DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate TB x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 5
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
281 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 7th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 25
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 7th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Ki-30 Ann LB x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann LB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 21
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 4
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 19
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
11th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 28
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
28 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 19
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Martaban [S Burma] , at 56,54
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 14
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ib Oscar: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
DD Dent
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Dent
DD Dent fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dent attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-18 eludes DD Dent by hugging bottom
DD Dent fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dent attacking submerged sub ....
DD Dent loses contact with SS I-18
DD Dent fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Canton I [Phoenix] at 153,143
Japanese Ships
SS I-20
Allied Ships
DD Rathburne
SS I-20 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Rathburne
I-20 bottoming out ....
DD Rathburne fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Rathburne fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Rathburne attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-20 eludes ASW attack from DD Rathburne
DD Rathburne cannot establish contact with SS I-20
SS I-20 eludes DD Rathburne by hugging bottom
DD Rathburne cannot establish contact with SS I-20
DD Rathburne cannot establish contact with SS I-20
DD Rathburne fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Rathburne fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at 90,47 (near Suchow [E China])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 19885 troops, 517 guns, 1135 vehicles, Assault Value = 583
Defending force 5976 troops, 112 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 85
Japanese adjusted assault: 953
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 317 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3523 casualties reported
Squads: 265 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 223 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 31 (31 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 4
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
1st Tank "Taku" Division
NCPC 24th Route Brigade
NCPC 4th Inf Brigade
Defending units:
NRA 12th Corps
NRA 7th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division
NRA 48th Corps
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Ground combat at 86,49 (near Hsin Yang [MothrRd])
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 17683 troops, 194 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 508
Defending force 6042 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 229
Japanese adjusted assault: 469
Allied adjusted defense: 103
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
195 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2296 casualties reported
Squads: 55 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 30 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
17th C Ind. Mixed Brigade
RGC 1st Capital Division
RGC 27th Route Division
Defending units:
NRA 84th Corps
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Ground combat at Mata Utu [Wallis I] (142,156)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 90 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Allied adjusted assault: 3
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied forces CAPTURE Mata Utu [Wallis I] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
USMC 2nd Parachute Bn /1
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Ground combat at Fortuna Island (138,157)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 40 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Allied adjusted assault: 4
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied forces CAPTURE Fortuna Island !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
USMC 2nd Parachute Bn /2
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Sub attack near Cap St Jaques [Oil] at 60,73
Japanese Ships
TK Kanze Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PB Tatibana Maru
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXII
SS RNN KXII launches 4 torpedoes at TK Kanze Maru
RNN KXII bottoming out ....
PB Tatibana Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatibana Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatibana Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatibana Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatibana Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 67,84
Japanese Ships
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
Allied Ships
SS Seadragon
SS Seadragon is sighted by escort
Seadragon diving deep ....
DD Asagumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Asagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Brisbane [QL] at 97,159
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
xAKL AUS MatthewFlinders
xAKL AUS MatthewFlinders is sighted by SS I-18
Captain of SS I-18 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 115,110
Japanese Ships
E Kuretake
TB Hato
Allied Ships
SS Pompano
SS Pompano launches 4 torpedoes at E Kuretake
Pompano diving deep ....
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Air attack on Jesselton [BNoBNEO] , at 68,86
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 2 destroyed by flak
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 5
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 4
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Koumac [New Cal] , at 113,156
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 5
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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ASW attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 67,85
Japanese Ships
AM W-1
DMS Hashidate
AM W-6
Allied Ships
SS Skipjack
SS Skipjack is located by AM W-1
Skipjack diving deep ....
DMS Hashidate fails to find sub and abandons search
AM W-6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Rangoon [C Burma] at 52,55
Japanese Ships
SS I-66
Allied Ships
CMc IFC Osaka, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
CMc IFC Osaka is sighted by SS I-66
SS I-66 launches 4 torpedoes at CMc IFC Osaka
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-68
Allied Ships
AVD Hulbert
AVD Thornton
AVP Swan
xAP St. Mihel
xAK MM 3rd Barge Group
xAK Florence D.
DD Chew
DD Bulmer
DD Allen
SS I-68 is sighted by escort
DD Chew fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Bulmer fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Allen fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate TB x 18
D3A1 Val DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate TB x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 5
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
281 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 7th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 25
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 7th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 7th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Ki-30 Ann LB x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann LB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 21
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 4
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 19
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
11th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 28
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
28 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division, at 90,47 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 19
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Martaban [S Burma] , at 56,54
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 14
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ib Oscar: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
DD Dent
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Dent
DD Dent fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dent attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-18 eludes DD Dent by hugging bottom
DD Dent fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dent attacking submerged sub ....
DD Dent loses contact with SS I-18
DD Dent fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Canton I [Phoenix] at 153,143
Japanese Ships
SS I-20
Allied Ships
DD Rathburne
SS I-20 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Rathburne
I-20 bottoming out ....
DD Rathburne fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Rathburne fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Rathburne attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-20 eludes ASW attack from DD Rathburne
DD Rathburne cannot establish contact with SS I-20
SS I-20 eludes DD Rathburne by hugging bottom
DD Rathburne cannot establish contact with SS I-20
DD Rathburne cannot establish contact with SS I-20
DD Rathburne fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Rathburne fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at 90,47 (near Suchow [E China])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 19885 troops, 517 guns, 1135 vehicles, Assault Value = 583
Defending force 5976 troops, 112 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 85
Japanese adjusted assault: 953
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 317 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3523 casualties reported
Squads: 265 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 223 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 31 (31 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 4
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
1st Tank "Taku" Division
NCPC 24th Route Brigade
NCPC 4th Inf Brigade
Defending units:
NRA 12th Corps
NRA 7th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division
NRA 48th Corps
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Ground combat at 86,49 (near Hsin Yang [MothrRd])
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 17683 troops, 194 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 508
Defending force 6042 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 229
Japanese adjusted assault: 469
Allied adjusted defense: 103
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
195 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2296 casualties reported
Squads: 55 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 30 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
17th C Ind. Mixed Brigade
RGC 1st Capital Division
RGC 27th Route Division
Defending units:
NRA 84th Corps
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Ground combat at Mata Utu [Wallis I] (142,156)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 90 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Allied adjusted assault: 3
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied forces CAPTURE Mata Utu [Wallis I] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
USMC 2nd Parachute Bn /1
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Ground combat at Fortuna Island (138,157)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 40 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Allied adjusted assault: 4
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied forces CAPTURE Fortuna Island !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
USMC 2nd Parachute Bn /2
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Submarine attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-124
Allied Ships
xAKL NEI Van der Bosch
xAKL NEI Van der Bosch is sighted by SS I-124
SS I-124 launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL NEI Van der Bosch
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Submarine attack near Singapore at 49,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-64
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Matsu Ferry
xAPc ROC Matsu Ferry is sighted by SS I-64
SS I-64 launches 3 torpedoes at xAPc ROC Matsu Ferry
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry
xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 attacking xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry on the surface
SS I-53 low on gun ammo, Matsuyama M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 1
Allied Ships
TK Gulfland
TK Gulfhawk
xAK AUS Echunga
xAK AUS Dilga
DD Dunlap
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD Dunlap attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-18 eludes DD Dunlap by hugging bottom
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-72
SS I-72 is sighted by escort
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Rekata Bay [Sol] (113,134)
TF 411 troops unloading over beach at Rekata Bay [Sol], 113,134
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Hogoko M Landg Pty
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
DMS Perry
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
I-18 bottoming out ....
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Paclasan [Mindoro] at 79,80, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hishu
Allied Ships
HDML Bertha USA PB
HDML Crown USA PB
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Japanese Amphibious TF evades combat
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Princess Sheena
xAPc ROC Princess Sheena is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 attacking xAPc ROC Princess Sheena on the surface
SS I-53 low on gun ammo, Matsuyama M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Yamada S1 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
IchiDet/77 Sentai with Ki-38 Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 429th Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion, at 131,160 (Nadi [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Yukaze
DD Kagero
AMC Nosiro Maru
xAK Daimei Maru
xAK Toshikawa Maru
xAK Daibu Maru
xAK Hirota Maru
xAK Oyashima Maru
xAK Naniwa Maru
xAK Hokuzyu Maru
xAK Keijo Maru
APD IJA Mikazuki
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog launches 4 torpedoes at APD IJA Yukaze
Tautog bottoming out ....
APD IJA Mikazuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Mikazuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Mikazuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Mikazuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Mikazuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 68,86
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 4
Allied Ships
SS Seal
SS Seal is sighted by escort
Seal bottoming out ....
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 105,124
Japanese Ships
xAK Yomei Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Yomei Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 105,124
Japanese Ships
xAK Yomei Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Yomei Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 7624 troops, 241 guns, 772 vehicles, Assault Value = 1227
Defending force 22103 troops, 403 guns, 569 vehicles, Assault Value = 564
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 12 (4 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 52 (38 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
40th DrA Ind Mixed Brigade
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
Guards Mixed Bde /1
20th Army
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
427th.Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
15th 15cmGun HvyArt Regiment
429th Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
Defending units:
NZ 34th Battalion
RNZAF 1st Base Force
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 8th Brigade
41st Infantry Division
NZ 30th Battalion
53rd (Sep) Infantry Rgt /1
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Vanua Lava [Sulphr] (121,148)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Vanua Lava [Sulphr] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
Aikoko M Landg Pty
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Submarine attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-124
Allied Ships
xAKL NEI Van der Bosch
xAKL NEI Van der Bosch is sighted by SS I-124
SS I-124 launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL NEI Van der Bosch
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Submarine attack near Singapore at 49,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-64
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Matsu Ferry
xAPc ROC Matsu Ferry is sighted by SS I-64
SS I-64 launches 3 torpedoes at xAPc ROC Matsu Ferry
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry
xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 attacking xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry on the surface
SS I-53 low on gun ammo, Matsuyama M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 1
Allied Ships
TK Gulfland
TK Gulfhawk
xAK AUS Echunga
xAK AUS Dilga
DD Dunlap
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD Dunlap attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-18 eludes DD Dunlap by hugging bottom
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-72
SS I-72 is sighted by escort
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Rekata Bay [Sol] (113,134)
TF 411 troops unloading over beach at Rekata Bay [Sol], 113,134
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Hogoko M Landg Pty
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
DMS Perry
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
I-18 bottoming out ....
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Paclasan [Mindoro] at 79,80, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hishu
Allied Ships
HDML Bertha USA PB
HDML Crown USA PB
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Japanese Amphibious TF evades combat
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Princess Sheena
xAPc ROC Princess Sheena is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 attacking xAPc ROC Princess Sheena on the surface
SS I-53 low on gun ammo, Matsuyama M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 59,46 (Mandalay [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Yamada S1 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
IchiDet/77 Sentai with Ki-38 Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 19th DraftA "Tiger" Division, at 114,159 (LaFoa & Canala [Ni])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder TB x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x B-26B Marauder TB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x500 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 429th Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion, at 131,160 (Nadi [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Yukaze
DD Kagero
AMC Nosiro Maru
xAK Daimei Maru
xAK Toshikawa Maru
xAK Daibu Maru
xAK Hirota Maru
xAK Oyashima Maru
xAK Naniwa Maru
xAK Hokuzyu Maru
xAK Keijo Maru
APD IJA Mikazuki
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog launches 4 torpedoes at APD IJA Yukaze
Tautog bottoming out ....
APD IJA Mikazuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Mikazuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Mikazuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Mikazuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Mikazuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 68,86
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 4
Allied Ships
SS Seal
SS Seal is sighted by escort
Seal bottoming out ....
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 105,124
Japanese Ships
xAK Yomei Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Yomei Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 105,124
Japanese Ships
xAK Yomei Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Yomei Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 7624 troops, 241 guns, 772 vehicles, Assault Value = 1227
Defending force 22103 troops, 403 guns, 569 vehicles, Assault Value = 564
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 12 (4 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 52 (38 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
40th DrA Ind Mixed Brigade
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
Guards Mixed Bde /1
20th Army
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
427th.Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
15th 15cmGun HvyArt Regiment
429th Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
Defending units:
NZ 34th Battalion
RNZAF 1st Base Force
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 8th Brigade
41st Infantry Division
NZ 30th Battalion
53rd (Sep) Infantry Rgt /1
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Vanua Lava [Sulphr] (121,148)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Vanua Lava [Sulphr] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
Aikoko M Landg Pty
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,87
Japanese Ships
DD Kuroshio
Allied Ships
SS Seal
SS Seal is sighted by escort
Seal bottoming out ....
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Princess Jeanie
xAPc ROC Princess Jeanie is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 attacking xAPc ROC Princess Jeanie on the surface
SS I-53 low on gun ammo, Matsuyama M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-72
SS I-72 is sighted by escort
Sub escapes detection
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ASW attack near Cebu [Cebu] at 80,86
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hishu
Allied Ships
SS Salmon, hits 2
SS Salmon is sighted by escort
Salmon bottoming out ....
APD IJA Hishu fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Hishu fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Hishu attacking submerged sub ....
APD IJA Hishu fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Hishu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
DD O'Brien
SS I-18 is located by DD O'Brien
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien attacking submerged sub ....
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Port Swettinham at 48,78
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kashi Maru
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
xAKL Kashi Maru is sighted by SS RN Trusty
Captain of SS RN Trusty elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Submarine attack near Tanegashima [W Is] at 102,63
Japanese Ships
AK Sagami Maru
Allied Ships
SS Argonaut
AK Sagami Maru is sighted by SS Argonaut
SS Argonaut fails to launch torpedoes due to mechanical problems
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Princess Elaine
xAPc ROC Princess Elaine is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 attacking xAPc ROC Princess Elaine on the surface
SS I-53 low on gun ammo, Matsuyama M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 59,45 (Shwebo [N Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,92 , near Tarakan [Oil/Bor]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 15
D3A1 Val DB x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking KNIL VII Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL VII Battalion ...
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Afternoon Air attack on 28th DrA "Abundant" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Submarine attack near Tandjoengbalai [SM] at 47,77
Japanese Ships
AKL Jusan Maru
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
AKL Jusan Maru is sighted by SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty launches 2 torpedoes at AKL Jusan Maru
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Pre-Invasion action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E Kiso Maru
xAK Monji Maru
E Kiso Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
TF 413 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi [Solomans], 114,137
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 7554 troops, 238 guns, 739 vehicles, Assault Value = 1538
Defending force 22231 troops, 407 guns, 569 vehicles, Assault Value = 569
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 12 (11 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Assaulting units:
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
Guards Mixed Brigade
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
40th DrA Ind Mixed Brigade
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
20th Army
429th Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
15th 15cmGun HvyArt Regiment
427th.Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
20th Field AA Machinecannon Company
Defending units:
RNZAF 1st Base Force
NZ 8th Brigade
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 30th Battalion
41st Infantry Division
NZ 34th Battalion
53rd (Sep) Infantry Rgt /1
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Shwebo [N Burma] (59,45)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5599 troops, 49 guns, 515 vehicles, Assault Value = 248
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 120
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 120 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Shwebo [N Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), morale(-)
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,87
Japanese Ships
DD Kuroshio
Allied Ships
SS Seal
SS Seal is sighted by escort
Seal bottoming out ....
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Princess Jeanie
xAPc ROC Princess Jeanie is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 attacking xAPc ROC Princess Jeanie on the surface
SS I-53 low on gun ammo, Matsuyama M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-72
SS I-72 is sighted by escort
Sub escapes detection
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ASW attack near Cebu [Cebu] at 80,86
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Hishu
Allied Ships
SS Salmon, hits 2
SS Salmon is sighted by escort
Salmon bottoming out ....
APD IJA Hishu fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Hishu fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Hishu attacking submerged sub ....
APD IJA Hishu fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Hishu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
DD O'Brien
SS I-18 is located by DD O'Brien
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien attacking submerged sub ....
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Port Swettinham at 48,78
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kashi Maru
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
xAKL Kashi Maru is sighted by SS RN Trusty
Captain of SS RN Trusty elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Submarine attack near Tanegashima [W Is] at 102,63
Japanese Ships
AK Sagami Maru
Allied Ships
SS Argonaut
AK Sagami Maru is sighted by SS Argonaut
SS Argonaut fails to launch torpedoes due to mechanical problems
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Princess Elaine
xAPc ROC Princess Elaine is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 attacking xAPc ROC Princess Elaine on the surface
SS I-53 low on gun ammo, Matsuyama M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 59,45 (Shwebo [N Burma])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,92 , near Tarakan [Oil/Bor]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 15
D3A1 Val DB x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking KNIL VII Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL VII Battalion ...
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Afternoon Air attack on 28th DrA "Abundant" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Submarine attack near Tandjoengbalai [SM] at 47,77
Japanese Ships
AKL Jusan Maru
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
AKL Jusan Maru is sighted by SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty launches 2 torpedoes at AKL Jusan Maru
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Pre-Invasion action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E Kiso Maru
xAK Monji Maru
E Kiso Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
TF 413 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi [Solomans], 114,137
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 7554 troops, 238 guns, 739 vehicles, Assault Value = 1538
Defending force 22231 troops, 407 guns, 569 vehicles, Assault Value = 569
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 12 (11 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Assaulting units:
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
Guards Mixed Brigade
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
40th DrA Ind Mixed Brigade
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
20th Army
429th Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
15th 15cmGun HvyArt Regiment
427th.Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
20th Field AA Machinecannon Company
Defending units:
RNZAF 1st Base Force
NZ 8th Brigade
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 30th Battalion
41st Infantry Division
NZ 34th Battalion
53rd (Sep) Infantry Rgt /1
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Shwebo [N Burma] (59,45)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5599 troops, 49 guns, 515 vehicles, Assault Value = 248
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 120
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 120 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Shwebo [N Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), morale(-)
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
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Pre-Invasion action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Monji Maru
xAK Monji Maru firing at CMF Heron Force
xAK Monji Maru fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
TF 101 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi [Solomans], 114,137
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Invasion Support action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E Kiso Maru
xAK Hankow Maru
E Kiso Maru fired at enemy troops
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 113,107
Japanese Ships
AO Iro
E Santos Maru
Allied Ships
SS Cachalot
SS Cachalot launches 4 torpedoes at AO Iro
E Santos Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Santos Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Santos Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Santos Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Santos Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Kashii
TB Kasasagi
xAK Ume Maru
xAK Kuwayama Maru
xAK Siraha Maru
xAK Tatuta Maru
xAK Totori Maru
xAK Hokusin Maru
xAK Eizan Maru
xAK Hoeisan Maru
xAK Kokuryu Maru
xAK Tempei Maru
xAK Yuri Maru
xAK Kiyo Maru
xAK Mansei Maru
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Princess Sheena
xAPc ROC Princess Jeanie
xAPc ROC Princess Elaine
xAPc ROC Matsu Ferry
xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry
Reduced sighting due to 17% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 17% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Submarine attack near Lihir I [Gold] at 108,125
Japanese Ships
xAK Terushima Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Terushima Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
DD Cushing
SS I-16 launches 2 torpedoes
DD Cushing attacking submerged sub ....
DD Cushing cannot reach attack position over SS I-16
DD Cushing is out of ASW ammo
DD Cushing is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Kanoya & Shibushi at 103,61
Japanese Ships
E Tsugaru
Allied Ships
SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at E Tsugaru
E Tsugaru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsugaru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsugaru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsugaru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsugaru attacking submerged sub ....
E Tsugaru cannot reach attack position over SS Perch
E Tsugaru loses contact with SS Perch
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-22
Allied Ships
CL Phoenix CL-46
CL Phoenix CL-46 is sighted by SS I-22
SS I-22 launches 6 torpedoes
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Invasion Support action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Monji Maru
xAK Monji Maru fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Monji Maru
xAK Monji Maru fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E Kiso Maru
xAK Hankow Maru, Shell hits 1
18 Pounder Gun battery firing at xAK Hankow Maru
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ASW attack near Lihir I [Gold] at 108,125
Japanese Ships
TK Hakko Maru
PB Shonan Maru #7
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
Tarpon diving deep ....
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 launches 4 torpedoes at xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iloilo [Panay] at 80,84, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC South Sea 107
xAKL RGC South Sea 108
Allied Ships
HDML Bertha USA PB
HDML Crown USA PB
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 1,000 yards
CONTACT: opposing forces sight each other at point blank range!
Japanese Amphibious TF evades combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Roxas & Capiz Prov at 79,83, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC East Sea 110
xAKL RGC East Sea 112
xAKL RGC East Sea 113
Allied Ships
HDML Bertha USA PB
HDML Crown USA PB
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 1,000 yards
CONTACT: opposing forces sight each other at point blank range!
Japanese Cargo TF evades combat
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Morning Air attack on CMF Robin+2/3 Coy , at 115,160 (Noumea [Nickel])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 3
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 45th Brigade, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 29
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 2
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on CW Burma 1st Brigade, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 20
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 46
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 5
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 39
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 6
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 2 damaged
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
22 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
21 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
Also attacking CW Burma 1st Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 45th Brigade, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 19
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 45th Brigade, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 20
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Taung Gyi [C Burma] , at 59,48
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 10
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-43 Ia Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Tarakan [Oil/Bor] , at 67,91
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
F1M2 Pete FF x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Ryujo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Shoho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Zuiho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Kunikawa Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 427th.Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Palu [Celebes] at 68,97
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 42
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val DB: 1 damaged
D3A1 Val DB: 3 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
CA RNN Soerabaja, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires
CL RNN Endracht, Bomb hits 8, on fire
CL RNN Tromp
DD RNN P v Almonde
DD RNN Tjerk Hiddes, Bomb hits 1
CL RNN Kijkduin, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD RNN Isaac Sweers
CL RNN De Ruyter
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA RNN Soerabaja
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Princess Elaine, Shell hits 1, on fire
xAPc ROC Princess Elaine is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 attacking xAPc ROC Princess Elaine on the surface
SS I-53 low on gun ammo, Matsuyama M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
DD O'Brien
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Princess Sheena
xAPc ROC Princess Sheena is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 attacking xAPc ROC Princess Sheena on the surface
SS I-53 low on gun ammo, Matsuyama M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD O'Brien
SS I-18 is located by DD O'Brien
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD O'Brien attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-18 eludes ASW attack from DD O'Brien
DD O'Brien loses contact with SS I-18
SS I-18 eludes ASW attack from DD O'Brien
DD O'Brien loses contact with SS I-18
DD O'Brien loses contact with SS I-18
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Monji Maru
xAK Monji Maru fired at enemy troops
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Pre-Invasion action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Katori
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Uzuki
xAP Teikyo Maru
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Katori firing at CMF Heron Force
DD Yuzuki firing at CMF Heron Force
DD Kikuzuki firing at AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
DD Uzuki firing at AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
DD Yuzuki fired at enemy troops
DD Uzuki fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
TF 569 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi [Solomans], 114,137
Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
14 troops of a IJA Bike 3xLMG Sqd lost overboard during unload of 144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT
14 troops of a IJA Bike 3xLMG Sqd accidentally lost during unload of 144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT
14 troops of a IJA Bike 3xLMG Sqd lost from landing craft during unload of 144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT /2
14 troops of a IJA Bike 3xLMG Sqd lost in surf during unload of 144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT /2
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT /2
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT /2
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Ground combat at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 44846 troops, 581 guns, 99 vehicles, Assault Value = 1458
Defending force 6174 troops, 108 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 152
Japanese adjusted assault: 1288
Allied adjusted defense: 253
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Rangoon [C Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
529 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 43 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2122 casualties reported
Squads: 103 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 148 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 23 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 51 (38 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Vehicles lost 40 (40 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 8
Units destroyed 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
33rd Pack B "Bow" Division
107th Pack Engineer Regiment
177th Pack B Inf Regiment
178th Pack B Inf Regiment
31st PkB "Furious" Division
15th Army
52nd Draft Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
107th Pack Mtn Field Artillery Regiment
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
IA 44th Brigade
IA 9/11th Sikh Battalion
RAF 104th Base Force
2nd Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 4/14th Punjab Battalion
BA 1 Gloucestershr Battalion
IA 16th Brigade
1st Burma Auxiliary AA Regiment
IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
12th Lower Bma BMP Battalion
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Ground combat at Noumea [Nickel] (115,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 20133 troops, 256 guns, 177 vehicles, Assault Value = 592
Defending force 4841 troops, 79 guns, 195 vehicles, Assault Value = 78
Japanese adjusted assault: 793
Allied adjusted defense: 304
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
225 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
101 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 6 disabled
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
19th DraftA "Tiger" Division
Sasebo 1&2 Cmb SNLF
Defending units:
NZ 21st Pioneer Coy
CMF Robin+2/3 Coy
USAAF 114th Base Force
USAAF 115th Base Force
FF Noumea Detachmnt
147th Light Field Artillery Regiment
148th Light Field Artillery Battalion
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Ground combat at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 2184 troops, 114 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 190
Defending force 261 troops, 3 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Japanese adjusted assault: 58
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tulagi [Solomans] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
297 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 20 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3
Assaulting units:
19th Naval Guard Unit
66th/II Naval Guard Unit
144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT /1
Defending units:
AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
CMF Heron Force
2/1st Ind Coy Det 2
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Pre-Invasion action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Monji Maru
xAK Monji Maru firing at CMF Heron Force
xAK Monji Maru fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
TF 101 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi [Solomans], 114,137
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Invasion Support action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E Kiso Maru
xAK Hankow Maru
E Kiso Maru fired at enemy troops
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 113,107
Japanese Ships
AO Iro
E Santos Maru
Allied Ships
SS Cachalot
SS Cachalot launches 4 torpedoes at AO Iro
E Santos Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Santos Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Santos Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Santos Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Santos Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Kashii
TB Kasasagi
xAK Ume Maru
xAK Kuwayama Maru
xAK Siraha Maru
xAK Tatuta Maru
xAK Totori Maru
xAK Hokusin Maru
xAK Eizan Maru
xAK Hoeisan Maru
xAK Kokuryu Maru
xAK Tempei Maru
xAK Yuri Maru
xAK Kiyo Maru
xAK Mansei Maru
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Princess Sheena
xAPc ROC Princess Jeanie
xAPc ROC Princess Elaine
xAPc ROC Matsu Ferry
xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry
Reduced sighting due to 17% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 17% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Submarine attack near Lihir I [Gold] at 108,125
Japanese Ships
xAK Terushima Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
xAK Terushima Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
DD Cushing
SS I-16 launches 2 torpedoes
DD Cushing attacking submerged sub ....
DD Cushing cannot reach attack position over SS I-16
DD Cushing is out of ASW ammo
DD Cushing is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Kanoya & Shibushi at 103,61
Japanese Ships
E Tsugaru
Allied Ships
SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at E Tsugaru
E Tsugaru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsugaru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsugaru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsugaru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsugaru attacking submerged sub ....
E Tsugaru cannot reach attack position over SS Perch
E Tsugaru loses contact with SS Perch
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-22
Allied Ships
CL Phoenix CL-46
CL Phoenix CL-46 is sighted by SS I-22
SS I-22 launches 6 torpedoes
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Invasion Support action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Monji Maru
xAK Monji Maru fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Monji Maru
xAK Monji Maru fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E Kiso Maru
xAK Hankow Maru, Shell hits 1
18 Pounder Gun battery firing at xAK Hankow Maru
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ASW attack near Lihir I [Gold] at 108,125
Japanese Ships
TK Hakko Maru
PB Shonan Maru #7
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
Tarpon diving deep ....
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 launches 4 torpedoes at xAPc ROC Amoy Ferry
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iloilo [Panay] at 80,84, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC South Sea 107
xAKL RGC South Sea 108
Allied Ships
HDML Bertha USA PB
HDML Crown USA PB
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 1,000 yards
CONTACT: opposing forces sight each other at point blank range!
Japanese Amphibious TF evades combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Roxas & Capiz Prov at 79,83, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC East Sea 110
xAKL RGC East Sea 112
xAKL RGC East Sea 113
Allied Ships
HDML Bertha USA PB
HDML Crown USA PB
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 1,000 yards
CONTACT: opposing forces sight each other at point blank range!
Japanese Cargo TF evades combat
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Morning Air attack on CMF Robin+2/3 Coy , at 115,160 (Noumea [Nickel])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 3
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 45th Brigade, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 29
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 2
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on CW Burma 1st Brigade, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 20
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 46
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 5
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 39
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 6
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 2 damaged
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
22 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
21 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Burma Rifles Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
Also attacking CW Burma 1st Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
Also attacking RAF 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking IA 45th Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 45th Brigade, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 19
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 45th Brigade, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 20
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Taung Gyi [C Burma] , at 59,48
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 10
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-43 Ia Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Tarakan [Oil/Bor] , at 67,91
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
F1M2 Pete FF x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Ryujo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Shoho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Zuiho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Kunikawa Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 427th.Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Kaga-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Palu [Celebes] at 68,97
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 42
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val DB: 1 damaged
D3A1 Val DB: 3 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
CA RNN Soerabaja, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires
CL RNN Endracht, Bomb hits 8, on fire
CL RNN Tromp
DD RNN P v Almonde
DD RNN Tjerk Hiddes, Bomb hits 1
CL RNN Kijkduin, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD RNN Isaac Sweers
CL RNN De Ruyter
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA RNN Soerabaja
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Princess Elaine, Shell hits 1, on fire
xAPc ROC Princess Elaine is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 attacking xAPc ROC Princess Elaine on the surface
SS I-53 low on gun ammo, Matsuyama M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
DD O'Brien
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-53
Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Princess Sheena
xAPc ROC Princess Sheena is sighted by SS I-53
SS I-53 attacking xAPc ROC Princess Sheena on the surface
SS I-53 low on gun ammo, Matsuyama M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD O'Brien
SS I-18 is located by DD O'Brien
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD O'Brien attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-18 eludes ASW attack from DD O'Brien
DD O'Brien loses contact with SS I-18
SS I-18 eludes ASW attack from DD O'Brien
DD O'Brien loses contact with SS I-18
DD O'Brien loses contact with SS I-18
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Monji Maru
xAK Monji Maru fired at enemy troops
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Pre-Invasion action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Katori
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Uzuki
xAP Teikyo Maru
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Katori firing at CMF Heron Force
DD Yuzuki firing at CMF Heron Force
DD Kikuzuki firing at AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
DD Uzuki firing at AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
DD Yuzuki fired at enemy troops
DD Uzuki fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
TF 569 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi [Solomans], 114,137
Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
14 troops of a IJA Bike 3xLMG Sqd lost overboard during unload of 144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT
14 troops of a IJA Bike 3xLMG Sqd accidentally lost during unload of 144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT
14 troops of a IJA Bike 3xLMG Sqd lost from landing craft during unload of 144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT /2
14 troops of a IJA Bike 3xLMG Sqd lost in surf during unload of 144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT /2
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT /2
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT /2
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Ground combat at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 44846 troops, 581 guns, 99 vehicles, Assault Value = 1458
Defending force 6174 troops, 108 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 152
Japanese adjusted assault: 1288
Allied adjusted defense: 253
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Rangoon [C Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
529 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 43 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2122 casualties reported
Squads: 103 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 148 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 23 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 51 (38 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Vehicles lost 40 (40 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 8
Units destroyed 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
33rd Pack B "Bow" Division
107th Pack Engineer Regiment
177th Pack B Inf Regiment
178th Pack B Inf Regiment
31st PkB "Furious" Division
15th Army
52nd Draft Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
107th Pack Mtn Field Artillery Regiment
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
IA 44th Brigade
IA 9/11th Sikh Battalion
RAF 104th Base Force
2nd Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 4/14th Punjab Battalion
BA 1 Gloucestershr Battalion
IA 16th Brigade
1st Burma Auxiliary AA Regiment
IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
12th Lower Bma BMP Battalion
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Ground combat at Noumea [Nickel] (115,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 20133 troops, 256 guns, 177 vehicles, Assault Value = 592
Defending force 4841 troops, 79 guns, 195 vehicles, Assault Value = 78
Japanese adjusted assault: 793
Allied adjusted defense: 304
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
225 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
101 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 6 disabled
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
19th DraftA "Tiger" Division
Sasebo 1&2 Cmb SNLF
Defending units:
NZ 21st Pioneer Coy
CMF Robin+2/3 Coy
USAAF 114th Base Force
USAAF 115th Base Force
FF Noumea Detachmnt
147th Light Field Artillery Regiment
148th Light Field Artillery Battalion
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Ground combat at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 2184 troops, 114 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 190
Defending force 261 troops, 3 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Japanese adjusted assault: 58
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tulagi [Solomans] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
297 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 20 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3
Assaulting units:
19th Naval Guard Unit
66th/II Naval Guard Unit
144th "Nanyo" (+) RCT /1
Defending units:
AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
CMF Heron Force
2/1st Ind Coy Det 2
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-65
Allied Ships
HDML CW HDML 1096
SS I-65 is sighted by escort
I-65 bottoming out ....
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near San Francisco [CA] at 217,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-1
Allied Ships
DD Craven, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Jarvis
SS I-1 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Craven
DD Jarvis fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-65
Allied Ships
HDML CW Pahalwan
SS I-65 is sighted by escort
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
DD RN Thanet
SS I-121 is sighted by escort
I-121 bottoming out ....
DD RN Thanet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Thanet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Thanet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Thanet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Thanet fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Kuching [Sarawak] at 58,88
Japanese Ships
SS HTMS Blajunbol SSC
SS HTMS Blajunbol SSC is sighted by escort
Sub escapes detection
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Submarine attack near Guam [Marianas] at 105,93
Japanese Ships
AP Hie Maru
Allied Ships
SS Sailfish
AP Hie Maru is sighted by SS Sailfish
SS Sailfish launches 4 torpedoes at AP Hie Maru
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Submarine attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-68
Allied Ships
xAK Idaho, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Idaho is sighted by SS I-68
SS I-68 attacking on the surface
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Night Air attack on Koumac [New Cal] , at 113,156
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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ASW attack near San Nicholas I [CA] at 223,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-5
Allied Ships
PC CG Vigilant, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PC CG Morris
PC CG Crawford
SS I-5 launches 4 torpedoes at PC CG Vigilant
I-5 diving deep ....
PC CG Crawford fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Crawford fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Crawford fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Crawford fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Crawford fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Rennell I [Sol] (113,140)
TF 284 troops unloading over beach at Rennell I [Sol], 113,140
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,109
Japanese Ships
PB Toyotsu Maru
PB Ryuto Maru
PB Fukkai Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is located by PB Toyotsu Maru
PB Ryuto Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-62
Allied Ships
xAK CW Ravnaas, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK CW Ravnaas is sighted by SS I-62
SS I-62 attacking on the surface
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Submarine attack near Truk [Car Is] at 114,104
Japanese Ships
TK Oki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
Allied Ships
SS Tambor
TK Oki Maru is sighted by SS Tambor
SS Tambor launches 4 torpedoes at TK Oki Maru
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Submarine attack near Billiton/Tin&Spices at 51,93
Japanese Ships
SS I-122
Allied Ships
xAKL UK Ipoh, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL UK Ipoh is sighted by SS I-122
SS I-122 attacking on the surface
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-68
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis CA-36
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25
CA Portland CA-33
DD Dewey
DD King
DD Sands
DD Worden
SS I-68 is sighted by escort
I-68 bottoming out ....
DD King fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sands fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Worden fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 113,110
Japanese Ships
DMS Uruyame
Allied Ships
SS Pompano
SS Pompano is located by DMS Uruyame
DMS Uruyame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Uruyame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Uruyame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Uruyame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Uruyame fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Batao [Tawi Tawi] at 71,91
Japanese Ships
BB Nagato
CA Atago
CL Naka
CL Sendai
DD Nagatsuki
DD Inazuma
DD Umikaze
DD Kawakaze
Allied Ships
SS RNN KX, hits 1
SS RNN KX is sighted by escort
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kawakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Inazuma attacking submerged sub ....
SS RNN KX eludes ASW attack from DD Inazuma
SS RNN KX eludes ASW attack from DD Inazuma
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Channel Is [CA] at 222,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-5, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Ellet
SS I-5 launches 4 torpedoes
I-5 diving deep ....
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ellet attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-5 eludes DD Ellet by diving deep
SS I-5 eludes DD Ellet by diving deep
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 32
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
51st PG/25th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 12 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 10
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
51st PG/25th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 5
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
51st PG/25th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
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Morning Air attack on NRA 90th Corps, at 87,43 (Loyang [Yellow R])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 205th Division, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 6
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 10
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 22
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 21000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 83rd Lt "Corps" Division ...
Also attacking NRA 205th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 62nd Corps, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 32
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 2nd Provisional Corps ...
Also attacking 12th Army Group ...
Also attacking NRA 205th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 62nd Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 2nd Provisional Corps ...
Also attacking 12th Army Group ...
Also attacking NRA 62nd Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 62nd Corps, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 66
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Wuchow [P River] , at 76,57
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 12th Army Group , at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 14
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
51st PG/25th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 32
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
16 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 48th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Sub attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-68
Allied Ships
DD Crane
DD Kilty
SS I-68 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Crane
I-68 bottoming out ....
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Martaban [S Burma] (56,54)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 19044 troops, 273 guns, 320 vehicles, Assault Value = 496
Defending force 9811 troops, 81 guns, 67 vehicles, Assault Value = 295
Japanese adjusted assault: 617
Allied adjusted defense: 95
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Martaban [S Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
607 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 33 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 13 (2 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
3324 casualties reported
Squads: 99 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 165 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 22 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (7 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 50 (50 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 4
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
CW Burma 1st Division
6th Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Mardu [Farms] (69,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 2176 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Defending force 296 troops, 1 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 7
Japanese adjusted assault: 23
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 23 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mardu [Farms] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
151 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force
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Ground combat at Papun [C Burma] (56,53)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 4771 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 165
Defending force 2864 troops, 6 guns, 56 vehicles, Assault Value = 121
Japanese adjusted assault: 208
Allied adjusted defense: 29
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Papun [C Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
79 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1019 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 34 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 48 (48 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
RTA Guards Division
Defending units:
IA 46th Brigade
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-65
Allied Ships
HDML CW HDML 1096
SS I-65 is sighted by escort
I-65 bottoming out ....
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW HDML 1096 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near San Francisco [CA] at 217,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-1
Allied Ships
DD Craven, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Jarvis
SS I-1 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Craven
DD Jarvis fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-65
Allied Ships
HDML CW Pahalwan
SS I-65 is sighted by escort
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-121
Allied Ships
DD RN Thanet
SS I-121 is sighted by escort
I-121 bottoming out ....
DD RN Thanet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Thanet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Thanet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Thanet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Thanet fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Kuching [Sarawak] at 58,88
Japanese Ships
SS HTMS Blajunbol SSC
SS HTMS Blajunbol SSC is sighted by escort
Sub escapes detection
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Submarine attack near Guam [Marianas] at 105,93
Japanese Ships
AP Hie Maru
Allied Ships
SS Sailfish
AP Hie Maru is sighted by SS Sailfish
SS Sailfish launches 4 torpedoes at AP Hie Maru
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Submarine attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-68
Allied Ships
xAK Idaho, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Idaho is sighted by SS I-68
SS I-68 attacking on the surface
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Night Air attack on Koumac [New Cal] , at 113,156
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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ASW attack near San Nicholas I [CA] at 223,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-5
Allied Ships
PC CG Vigilant, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PC CG Morris
PC CG Crawford
SS I-5 launches 4 torpedoes at PC CG Vigilant
I-5 diving deep ....
PC CG Crawford fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Crawford fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Crawford fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Crawford fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Crawford fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Rennell I [Sol] (113,140)
TF 284 troops unloading over beach at Rennell I [Sol], 113,140
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,109
Japanese Ships
PB Toyotsu Maru
PB Ryuto Maru
PB Fukkai Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is located by PB Toyotsu Maru
PB Ryuto Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukkai Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Balikpapan [Oil] at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-62
Allied Ships
xAK CW Ravnaas, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK CW Ravnaas is sighted by SS I-62
SS I-62 attacking on the surface
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Submarine attack near Truk [Car Is] at 114,104
Japanese Ships
TK Oki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
Allied Ships
SS Tambor
TK Oki Maru is sighted by SS Tambor
SS Tambor launches 4 torpedoes at TK Oki Maru
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Submarine attack near Billiton/Tin&Spices at 51,93
Japanese Ships
SS I-122
Allied Ships
xAKL UK Ipoh, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL UK Ipoh is sighted by SS I-122
SS I-122 attacking on the surface
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-68
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis CA-36
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25
CA Portland CA-33
DD Dewey
DD King
DD Sands
DD Worden
SS I-68 is sighted by escort
I-68 bottoming out ....
DD King fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sands fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Worden fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 113,110
Japanese Ships
DMS Uruyame
Allied Ships
SS Pompano
SS Pompano is located by DMS Uruyame
DMS Uruyame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Uruyame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Uruyame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Uruyame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Uruyame fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Batao [Tawi Tawi] at 71,91
Japanese Ships
BB Nagato
CA Atago
CL Naka
CL Sendai
DD Nagatsuki
DD Inazuma
DD Umikaze
DD Kawakaze
Allied Ships
SS RNN KX, hits 1
SS RNN KX is sighted by escort
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kawakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Inazuma attacking submerged sub ....
SS RNN KX eludes ASW attack from DD Inazuma
SS RNN KX eludes ASW attack from DD Inazuma
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Channel Is [CA] at 222,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-5, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Ellet
SS I-5 launches 4 torpedoes
I-5 diving deep ....
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ellet attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-5 eludes DD Ellet by diving deep
SS I-5 eludes DD Ellet by diving deep
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 32
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
51st PG/25th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 12 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 10
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
51st PG/25th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 5
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
51st PG/25th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
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Morning Air attack on NRA 90th Corps, at 87,43 (Loyang [Yellow R])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 205th Division, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 6
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 10
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 22
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 21000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 83rd Lt "Corps" Division ...
Also attacking NRA 205th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 62nd Corps, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 32
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 2nd Provisional Corps ...
Also attacking 12th Army Group ...
Also attacking NRA 205th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 62nd Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 2nd Provisional Corps ...
Also attacking 12th Army Group ...
Also attacking NRA 62nd Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 62nd Corps, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 66
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Wuchow [P River] , at 76,57
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 12th Army Group , at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 14
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
51st PG/25th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 32
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
16 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 48th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Sub attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-68
Allied Ships
DD Crane
DD Kilty
SS I-68 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Crane
I-68 bottoming out ....
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kilty fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Martaban [S Burma] (56,54)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 19044 troops, 273 guns, 320 vehicles, Assault Value = 496
Defending force 9811 troops, 81 guns, 67 vehicles, Assault Value = 295
Japanese adjusted assault: 617
Allied adjusted defense: 95
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Martaban [S Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
607 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 33 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 13 (2 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
3324 casualties reported
Squads: 99 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 165 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 22 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (7 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 50 (50 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 4
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
IA 3/4 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
CW Burma 1st Division
6th Burma Rifles Battalion
IA 20th Mountain Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Mardu [Farms] (69,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 2176 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Defending force 296 troops, 1 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 7
Japanese adjusted assault: 23
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 23 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mardu [Farms] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
151 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force
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Ground combat at Papun [C Burma] (56,53)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 4771 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 165
Defending force 2864 troops, 6 guns, 56 vehicles, Assault Value = 121
Japanese adjusted assault: 208
Allied adjusted defense: 29
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Papun [C Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
79 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1019 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 34 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 48 (48 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
RTA Guards Division
Defending units:
IA 46th Brigade
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Sub attack near Naha [F/Okinawa] at 95,69
Japanese Ships
xAK Enju Maru
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-72
SS I-72 is sighted by escort
I-72 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Submarine attack near Victoria Point/Rub at 49,66
Japanese Ships
xAK Ikuta Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RN Truant
xAK Ikuta Maru is sighted by SS RN Truant
SS RN Truant attacking on the surface
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 149,162
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
DD Cushing
SS I-16 launches 2 torpedoes
I-16 diving deep ....
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-16 eludes DD Cushing by diving deep
DD Cushing loses contact with SS I-16
DD Cushing cannot establish contact with SS I-16
DD Cushing attacking submerged sub ....
DD Cushing loses contact with SS I-16
DD Cushing is out of ASW ammo
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Rangoon [C Burma] at 53,53
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Izumo CA
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Asama
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CA IJA Izumo CA firing at IA 16th Brigade
CA IJA Iwate CA firing at IA 16th Brigade
CA IJA Asama firing at IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB firing at IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra firing at IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Paclasan [Mindoro] at 79,80, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC East Sea 109
xAKL RGC South Sea 103
xAKL RGC South Sea 104
PB JMM Formosa 106
Allied Ships
HDML Bertha USA PB
HDML Crown USA PB
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 9,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
Japanese Amphibious TF evades combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Calapan [Mindoro] at 78,79, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Shinanogawa Maru
DMS Omae
DMS Uruyame
DMS Tobui
Allied Ships
HDML Bertha USA PB
HDML Crown USA PB
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 15,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Japanese Amphibious TF evades combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Calapan [Mindoro] at 78,79, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Shinanogawa Maru
DMS Omae
DMS Uruyame
DMS Tobui
Allied Ships
HDML Bertha USA PB
HDML Crown USA PB
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 17,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Japanese Amphibious TF evades combat
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Sub attack near Tokara Retto [W Is] at 101,64
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 30
SC Ch 32
Allied Ships
SS Nautilus
SS Nautilus launches 4 torpedoes at SC Ch 30
Nautilus diving deep ....
SC Ch 32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Tarakan [Oil/Bor] , at 67,91
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
F1M2 Pete FF x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Ryujo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Zuiho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Kunikawa Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Tongatapu [Tonga] , at 138,168
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 44
B5N2 Kate TB x 108
D3A1 Val DB x 108
A8N1 Me109T Mike x 9
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 32
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
B5N2 Kate TB: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
B5N2 Kate TB: 5 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val DB: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
D3A1 Val DB: 11 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 destroyed on ground
B-25C Mitchell GP: 1 destroyed on ground
PBY-5 Catalina TP: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied Ships
xAK Agwimonte, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 44
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
21 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
15 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
20 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
8 x A8N1 Me109T Mike sweeping at 15000 feet
24 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
17 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
17 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
49th PG/8th PS with P-40E Warhawk (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
49th PG/9th PS with P-40E Warhawk (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
49th PG/HqS with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Tongatapu [Tonga] , at 138,168
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A8N1 Me109T Mike x 6
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
A8N1 Me109T Mike: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
49th PG/8th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
49th PG/9th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
49th PG/HqS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Tongatapu [Tonga] , at 138,168
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 23
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 7 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
49th PG/8th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
49th PG/9th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 4751.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
49th PG/HqS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD O'Brien
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD O'Brien attacking submerged sub ....
DD O'Brien cannot reach attack position over SS I-18
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien attacking submerged sub ....
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 2
Allied Ships
DD Walke
SS I-18 is located by DD Walke
DD Walke fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Walke fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Walke fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Walke attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-18 eludes ASW attack from DD Walke
DD Walke is out of ASW ammo
DD Walke is out of ASW ammo
DD Walke is out of ASW ammo
DD Walke fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Manila [Luzon] (79,77)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 164578 troops, 2698 guns, 2569 vehicles, Assault Value = 4536
Defending force 21505 troops, 188 guns, 398 vehicles, Assault Value = 530
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 4100
Allied adjusted defense: 719
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Manila [Luzon] !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
RP PT-13 RC/TRG: 1 destroyed
O-46 RC: 2 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
2908 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 244 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 142 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 51 disabled
Guns lost 67 (2 destroyed, 65 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
14096 casualties reported
Squads: 470 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1686 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 109 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 179 (179 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 425 (425 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 14
Assaulting units:
16th Pack B "Wall" Division
15th DrB "Festival" Division
2nd Draft A Courage Division
71st Pack B "Life" Division
10th SMotA "Iron" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
1st Tank "Taku" Division
21st DrB "Attack" Division
53rd DraftB "Peace" Division
65th C "Expert" Division
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
20th DrA "Morning" Division
Kure 1st SNLF
IJA 1st ArtyCmd (-) Brigade
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PS 57th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
USN Cavite Base Force
PA 2nd RR CD Regiment
PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment
PA 1st Infantry Division
PA 41st Infantry Division
PA 4th Constabulary Regiment
USAAF Manila Base Force
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
PA 2nd Constblry HW Regiment
PAF Aviation
II Philippine Corps Corps
USAFFE
PA 301st Field Artillery Regiment
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Sub attack near Naha [F/Okinawa] at 95,69
Japanese Ships
xAK Enju Maru
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-72
SS I-72 is sighted by escort
I-72 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Submarine attack near Victoria Point/Rub at 49,66
Japanese Ships
xAK Ikuta Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RN Truant
xAK Ikuta Maru is sighted by SS RN Truant
SS RN Truant attacking on the surface
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 149,162
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
DD Cushing
SS I-16 launches 2 torpedoes
I-16 diving deep ....
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-16 eludes DD Cushing by diving deep
DD Cushing loses contact with SS I-16
DD Cushing cannot establish contact with SS I-16
DD Cushing attacking submerged sub ....
DD Cushing loses contact with SS I-16
DD Cushing is out of ASW ammo
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Rangoon [C Burma] at 53,53
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Izumo CA
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Asama
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CA IJA Izumo CA firing at IA 16th Brigade
CA IJA Iwate CA firing at IA 16th Brigade
CA IJA Asama firing at IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
CL HTMS Sukhothai RGB firing at IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
CL HTMS Ratanakosindra firing at IA 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Paclasan [Mindoro] at 79,80, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC East Sea 109
xAKL RGC South Sea 103
xAKL RGC South Sea 104
PB JMM Formosa 106
Allied Ships
HDML Bertha USA PB
HDML Crown USA PB
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 9,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
Japanese Amphibious TF evades combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Calapan [Mindoro] at 78,79, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Shinanogawa Maru
DMS Omae
DMS Uruyame
DMS Tobui
Allied Ships
HDML Bertha USA PB
HDML Crown USA PB
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 15,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Japanese Amphibious TF evades combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Calapan [Mindoro] at 78,79, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Shinanogawa Maru
DMS Omae
DMS Uruyame
DMS Tobui
Allied Ships
HDML Bertha USA PB
HDML Crown USA PB
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 17,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Japanese Amphibious TF evades combat
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Sub attack near Tokara Retto [W Is] at 101,64
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 30
SC Ch 32
Allied Ships
SS Nautilus
SS Nautilus launches 4 torpedoes at SC Ch 30
Nautilus diving deep ....
SC Ch 32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Tarakan [Oil/Bor] , at 67,91
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
F1M2 Pete FF x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Ryujo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Zuiho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Kunikawa Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Tongatapu [Tonga] , at 138,168
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 44
B5N2 Kate TB x 108
D3A1 Val DB x 108
A8N1 Me109T Mike x 9
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 32
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
B5N2 Kate TB: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
B5N2 Kate TB: 5 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val DB: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
D3A1 Val DB: 11 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 destroyed on ground
B-25C Mitchell GP: 1 destroyed on ground
PBY-5 Catalina TP: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied Ships
xAK Agwimonte, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 44
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
21 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
15 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
20 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
8 x A8N1 Me109T Mike sweeping at 15000 feet
24 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
17 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
17 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
49th PG/8th PS with P-40E Warhawk (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
49th PG/9th PS with P-40E Warhawk (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
49th PG/HqS with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Tongatapu [Tonga] , at 138,168
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A8N1 Me109T Mike x 6
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
A8N1 Me109T Mike: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
49th PG/8th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
49th PG/9th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
49th PG/HqS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Tongatapu [Tonga] , at 138,168
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 23
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 7 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
49th PG/8th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
49th PG/9th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 4751.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
49th PG/HqS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD O'Brien
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD O'Brien attacking submerged sub ....
DD O'Brien cannot reach attack position over SS I-18
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD O'Brien attacking submerged sub ....
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
DD O'Brien is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Christmas Is [Line] at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 2
Allied Ships
DD Walke
SS I-18 is located by DD Walke
DD Walke fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Walke fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Walke fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Walke attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-18 eludes ASW attack from DD Walke
DD Walke is out of ASW ammo
DD Walke is out of ASW ammo
DD Walke is out of ASW ammo
DD Walke fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Manila [Luzon] (79,77)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 164578 troops, 2698 guns, 2569 vehicles, Assault Value = 4536
Defending force 21505 troops, 188 guns, 398 vehicles, Assault Value = 530
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 4100
Allied adjusted defense: 719
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Manila [Luzon] !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
RP PT-13 RC/TRG: 1 destroyed
O-46 RC: 2 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
2908 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 244 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 142 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 51 disabled
Guns lost 67 (2 destroyed, 65 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
14096 casualties reported
Squads: 470 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1686 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 109 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 179 (179 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 425 (425 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 14
Assaulting units:
16th Pack B "Wall" Division
15th DrB "Festival" Division
2nd Draft A Courage Division
71st Pack B "Life" Division
10th SMotA "Iron" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
1st Tank "Taku" Division
21st DrB "Attack" Division
53rd DraftB "Peace" Division
65th C "Expert" Division
48th SMot B "Sea" Division
20th DrA "Morning" Division
Kure 1st SNLF
IJA 1st ArtyCmd (-) Brigade
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Ind Mtn Gun Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PS 57th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
USN Cavite Base Force
PA 2nd RR CD Regiment
PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment
PA 1st Infantry Division
PA 41st Infantry Division
PA 4th Constabulary Regiment
USAAF Manila Base Force
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
PA 2nd Constblry HW Regiment
PAF Aviation
II Philippine Corps Corps
USAFFE
PA 301st Field Artillery Regiment
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 13, 42
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Submarine attack near Chittagong [NE Ind] at 54,41
Japanese Ships
SS I-57
Allied Ships
xAKL Chittagong 10, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAKL Chittagong 10 is sighted by SS I-57
SS I-57 launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Chittagong 10
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Submarine attack near Satawal [Car Is] at 106,105
Japanese Ships
xAK Kyoto Maru
Allied Ships
SS Pollack
xAK Kyoto Maru is sighted by SS Pollack
SS Pollack launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS RO-66
Allied Ships
PG RAN Warrego
SS RO-66 is located by PG RAN Warrego
RO-66 bottoming out ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Tongatapu [Tonga] at 138,168 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, Shell hits 2
USMC 2nd Defense Battalion firing at BB Haruna
BB Haruna firing at USMC 2nd Defense Battalion
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Pre-Invasion action off Samarinda [Bor] (65,96)
12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DM Hatsuyuki
APD IJA Hagi
LSI(S) RGC LSI No 6
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
DM Hatsuyuki fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Hagi fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Samarinda [Bor] (65,96)
TF 504 troops unloading over beach at Samarinda [Bor], 65,96
Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
11 troops of a IJA T38 Rfl Squad lost in surf during unload of 13th Garrison Bde
3 troops of a SNLF T3 HMG Team lost overboard during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF /2
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF /4
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Invasion Support action off Samarinda [Bor] (65,96)
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
LSI(S) RGC LSI No 6
DM Hatsuyuki
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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ASW attack near Samarinda [Bor] at 66,96
Japanese Ships
AM W-8
Allied Ships
SS S-39
SS S-39 is sighted by escort
S-39 bottoming out ....
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Palu [Celebes] at 67,97
Japanese Ships
DMS Hayashio
BB Ise
CA Maya
CL Kitakami
CL Kiso
CL Kinu
CL Isuzu
CL Nagara
DD Yamakaze
DD Hatsukaze
DD Kuroshio
DD Hatakaze
DD Sagiri
DD Akatsuki
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVII
SS RNN KXVII launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Hayashio
RNN KXVII diving deep ....
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on CMF Robin+2/3 Coy , at 115,160 (Noumea [Nickel])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 51
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
42 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking USAAF 114th Base Force ...
Also attacking FF Noumea Detachmnt ...
Also attacking USAAF 115th Base Force ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking USAAF 115th Base Force ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking USAAF 114th Base Force ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking USAAF 115th Base Force ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Balikpapan [Oil] at 65,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
Ryujo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kandavu Gp [Fiji] at 131,162
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Morning Air attack on 28th DrA "Abundant" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Morning Air attack on RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
E Natsushima
Allied Ships
SS Tautog, hits 2
SS Tautog launches 2 torpedoes at E Natsushima
Tautog bottoming out ....
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Samarinda [Bor] (65,96)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
LSI(S) RGC LSI No 6, Shell hits 1, on fire
DM Hatsuyuki
KNIL 75mm Field Gun battery firing at LSI(S) RGC LSI No 6
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Ground combat at Noumea [Nickel] (115,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 28934 troops, 381 guns, 188 vehicles, Assault Value = 841
Defending force 4730 troops, 79 guns, 195 vehicles, Assault Value = 65
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 752
Allied adjusted defense: 337
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Noumea [Nickel] !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 2 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
201 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1427 casualties reported
Squads: 31 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 409 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 41 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 95 (95 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 166 (166 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 6
Assaulting units:
46th Drft "Brigade" Division
19th DraftA "Tiger" Division
Sasebo 1&2 Cmb SNLF
428th.Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
25th Field AA Machinecannon Company
Defending units:
USAAF 115th Base Force
CMF Robin+2/3 Coy
USAAF 114th Base Force
FF Noumea Detachmnt
147th Light Field Artillery Regiment
148th Light Field Artillery Battalion
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 69006 troops, 1029 guns, 873 vehicles, Assault Value = 1688
Defending force 22650 troops, 419 guns, 575 vehicles, Assault Value = 590
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 2377
Allied adjusted defense: 1093
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
2614 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 100 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 58 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Guns lost 76 (1 destroyed, 75 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
680 casualties reported
Squads: 32 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 43 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 35 (4 destroyed, 31 disabled)
Vehicles lost 18 (3 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Assaulting units:
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
67th DrB Brigade Brigade
Guards Mixed Brigade
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
40th DrA Ind Mixed Brigade
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
429th Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
15th 15cmGun HvyArt Regiment
427th.Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
20th Army
29th Field AA Machinecannon Company
20th Field AA Machinecannon Company
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
64th Draft Field AA Battalion
Defending units:
NZ 30th Battalion
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 34th Battalion
RNZAF 1st Base Force
NZ 8th Brigade
41st Infantry Division
53rd (Sep) Infantry Rgt /1
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 82597 troops, 1502 guns, 1697 vehicles, Assault Value = 2070
Defending force 27171 troops, 409 guns, 324 vehicles, Assault Value = 414
Japanese adjusted assault: 1828
Allied adjusted defense: 2133
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
1361 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 133 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 126 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 21 disabled
Vehicles lost 20 (1 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
367 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 45 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 79 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Vehicles lost 27 (2 destroyed, 25 disabled)
Assaulting units:
116th DrB "Storm" Division
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
18th PkA Crysnthmum Division
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
15th Assault Engineer Regiment
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
Imperial Guards Division
91st Naval Guard Unit
25th Army
18th 10cmGun Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
AIF 27th Brigade
CW Malayan Air Wing
CW Singapore Fortress
CW Malay 2nd Battalion
CW Malay 1st Battalion
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
NZ 24th Pioneer Coy
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
CW SSVF Brigade
BA 2nd Loyal Battalion
CW Singapore Base Force
AIF 22nd Brigade
RN 109th Base Force
RN Eastern Fleet
BA 1st Manchester Battalion
BA Malaya Army
CW 1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
CW 2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
ABDA
BA 29 Battery/3 HAA
BA 30 Battery/3 HAA
RAF 113th Light Base Force
RAF Far East Cmd
RAF 226 Group
RN 112th Base Force
IA III Corps
IA 1st Heavy AA Regiment
IA 22nd Mountain Gun Regiment
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Kokoda [Papua] (98,129)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 8648 troops, 181 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 218
Defending force 1340 troops, 26 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 55
Japanese adjusted assault: 288
Allied adjusted defense: 64
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kokoda [Papua] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
566 casualties reported
Squads: 19 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (2 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
Saipan 1&2 Cmb SNLF
IJA 9th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
CMF Plover 39th+ Battalion
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Submarine attack near Chittagong [NE Ind] at 54,41
Japanese Ships
SS I-57
Allied Ships
xAKL Chittagong 10, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAKL Chittagong 10 is sighted by SS I-57
SS I-57 launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Chittagong 10
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Submarine attack near Satawal [Car Is] at 106,105
Japanese Ships
xAK Kyoto Maru
Allied Ships
SS Pollack
xAK Kyoto Maru is sighted by SS Pollack
SS Pollack launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160
Japanese Ships
SS RO-66
Allied Ships
PG RAN Warrego
SS RO-66 is located by PG RAN Warrego
RO-66 bottoming out ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Tongatapu [Tonga] at 138,168 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, Shell hits 2
USMC 2nd Defense Battalion firing at BB Haruna
BB Haruna firing at USMC 2nd Defense Battalion
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Pre-Invasion action off Samarinda [Bor] (65,96)
12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DM Hatsuyuki
APD IJA Hagi
LSI(S) RGC LSI No 6
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
DM Hatsuyuki fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Hagi fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Samarinda [Bor] (65,96)
TF 504 troops unloading over beach at Samarinda [Bor], 65,96
Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
11 troops of a IJA T38 Rfl Squad lost in surf during unload of 13th Garrison Bde
3 troops of a SNLF T3 HMG Team lost overboard during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF /2
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF /4
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Invasion Support action off Samarinda [Bor] (65,96)
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
LSI(S) RGC LSI No 6
DM Hatsuyuki
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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ASW attack near Samarinda [Bor] at 66,96
Japanese Ships
AM W-8
Allied Ships
SS S-39
SS S-39 is sighted by escort
S-39 bottoming out ....
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Palu [Celebes] at 67,97
Japanese Ships
DMS Hayashio
BB Ise
CA Maya
CL Kitakami
CL Kiso
CL Kinu
CL Isuzu
CL Nagara
DD Yamakaze
DD Hatsukaze
DD Kuroshio
DD Hatakaze
DD Sagiri
DD Akatsuki
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVII
SS RNN KXVII launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Hayashio
RNN KXVII diving deep ....
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on CMF Robin+2/3 Coy , at 115,160 (Noumea [Nickel])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 51
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
42 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking USAAF 114th Base Force ...
Also attacking FF Noumea Detachmnt ...
Also attacking USAAF 115th Base Force ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking USAAF 115th Base Force ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking USAAF 114th Base Force ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking USAAF 115th Base Force ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Balikpapan [Oil] at 65,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
Ryujo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kandavu Gp [Fiji] at 131,162
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Morning Air attack on 28th DrA "Abundant" Division, at 132,160 (Suva [Fiji])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Morning Air attack on RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade, at 60,48 , near Taung Gyi [C Burma]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
E Natsushima
Allied Ships
SS Tautog, hits 2
SS Tautog launches 2 torpedoes at E Natsushima
Tautog bottoming out ....
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Natsushima attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Samarinda [Bor] (65,96)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
LSI(S) RGC LSI No 6, Shell hits 1, on fire
DM Hatsuyuki
KNIL 75mm Field Gun battery firing at LSI(S) RGC LSI No 6
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Ground combat at Noumea [Nickel] (115,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 28934 troops, 381 guns, 188 vehicles, Assault Value = 841
Defending force 4730 troops, 79 guns, 195 vehicles, Assault Value = 65
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 752
Allied adjusted defense: 337
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Noumea [Nickel] !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 2 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
201 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1427 casualties reported
Squads: 31 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 409 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 41 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 95 (95 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 166 (166 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 6
Assaulting units:
46th Drft "Brigade" Division
19th DraftA "Tiger" Division
Sasebo 1&2 Cmb SNLF
428th.Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
25th Field AA Machinecannon Company
Defending units:
USAAF 115th Base Force
CMF Robin+2/3 Coy
USAAF 114th Base Force
FF Noumea Detachmnt
147th Light Field Artillery Regiment
148th Light Field Artillery Battalion
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 69006 troops, 1029 guns, 873 vehicles, Assault Value = 1688
Defending force 22650 troops, 419 guns, 575 vehicles, Assault Value = 590
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 2377
Allied adjusted defense: 1093
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
2614 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 100 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 58 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Guns lost 76 (1 destroyed, 75 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
680 casualties reported
Squads: 32 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 43 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 35 (4 destroyed, 31 disabled)
Vehicles lost 18 (3 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Assaulting units:
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
67th DrB Brigade Brigade
Guards Mixed Brigade
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
40th DrA Ind Mixed Brigade
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
429th Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
15th 15cmGun HvyArt Regiment
427th.Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
20th Army
29th Field AA Machinecannon Company
20th Field AA Machinecannon Company
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
64th Draft Field AA Battalion
Defending units:
NZ 30th Battalion
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
NZ 34th Battalion
RNZAF 1st Base Force
NZ 8th Brigade
41st Infantry Division
53rd (Sep) Infantry Rgt /1
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 82597 troops, 1502 guns, 1697 vehicles, Assault Value = 2070
Defending force 27171 troops, 409 guns, 324 vehicles, Assault Value = 414
Japanese adjusted assault: 1828
Allied adjusted defense: 2133
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
1361 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 133 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 126 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 21 disabled
Vehicles lost 20 (1 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
367 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 45 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 79 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Vehicles lost 27 (2 destroyed, 25 disabled)
Assaulting units:
116th DrB "Storm" Division
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
18th PkA Crysnthmum Division
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
15th Assault Engineer Regiment
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
Imperial Guards Division
91st Naval Guard Unit
25th Army
18th 10cmGun Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
AIF 27th Brigade
CW Malayan Air Wing
CW Singapore Fortress
CW Malay 2nd Battalion
CW Malay 1st Battalion
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
NZ 24th Pioneer Coy
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
CW SSVF Brigade
BA 2nd Loyal Battalion
CW Singapore Base Force
AIF 22nd Brigade
RN 109th Base Force
RN Eastern Fleet
BA 1st Manchester Battalion
BA Malaya Army
CW 1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
CW 2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
ABDA
BA 29 Battery/3 HAA
BA 30 Battery/3 HAA
RAF 113th Light Base Force
RAF Far East Cmd
RAF 226 Group
RN 112th Base Force
IA III Corps
IA 1st Heavy AA Regiment
IA 22nd Mountain Gun Regiment
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Kokoda [Papua] (98,129)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 8648 troops, 181 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 218
Defending force 1340 troops, 26 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 55
Japanese adjusted assault: 288
Allied adjusted defense: 64
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kokoda [Papua] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
566 casualties reported
Squads: 19 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (2 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
Saipan 1&2 Cmb SNLF
IJA 9th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
CMF Plover 39th+ Battalion
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Sub attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
CA Houston CA-30
CL Marblehead CL-12
DD Barker
DD Stewart
DD Parrott
SS I-17 launches 2 torpedoes at CA Houston CA-30
DD Stewart fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Parrott attacking submerged sub ....
DD Parrott loses contact with SS I-17
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Batao [Tawi Tawi] at 71,90
Japanese Ships
DM Fubuki
DM Murakumo
DM Shirakumo
Allied Ships
SS RNN O21, hits 1
SS RNN O21 launches 4 torpedoes at DM Fubuki
RNN O21 bottoming out ....
DM Murakumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DM Shirakumo attacking submerged sub ....
DM Shirakumo is out of ASW ammo
DM Shirakumo is out of ASW ammo
DM Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-17, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Barker
CL Marblehead CL-12
DD Stewart
DD Parrott
SS I-17 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Barker
I-17 bottoming out ....
DD Stewart attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-17 eludes ASW attack from DD Stewart
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Stewart fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Air attack on Nepoui & N Province , at 114,158
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Nepoui & N Province , at 114,158
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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ASW attack near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 69,92
Japanese Ships
AKL Somedono Maru
AKL Fusemi Maru
DMS Shimushu
Allied Ships
SS S-41
SS S-41 is sighted by escort
S-41 diving deep ....
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
23 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Mikazuki
DMS Yukikaze
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
APD IJA Mikazuki firing at NZ 34th Battalion
APD IJA Mikazuki fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
TF 16 troops unloading over beach at Ba [Fiji], 131,159
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Pre-Invasion action off Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
58 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Kaisyo Maru
xAK Kyosei Maru
xAK Kaisyo Maru firing at PA 31st Infantry/A Division
xAK Kaisyo Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Kyosei Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
TF 337 troops unloading over beach at Iba [Luzon], 78,75
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 179,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
PC CG Reliance
SS I-16 launches 2 torpedoes at PC CG Reliance
I-16 diving deep ....
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance attacking submerged sub ....
PC CG Reliance cannot establish contact with SS I-16
PC CG Reliance cannot establish contact with SS I-16
PC CG Reliance is out of ASW ammo
PC CG Reliance is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Lata [Santa Cruz]] at 118,145
Japanese Ships
DD Yuzuki
xAK Holland Maru
xAK Kunitu Maru
APD IJA Namikaze
Allied Ships
SS Trout
SS Trout launches 4 torpedoes at DD Yuzuki
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Iba [Luzon] , at 78,75
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 10
Ki-44 I Tojo x 36
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Iba [Luzon] , at 78,75
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 36
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 3
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 11
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x RAF Buffalo I sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
84 Chu/21 Sen(-) with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
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Morning Air attack on PA 31st Infantry/A Division, at 78,75 (Iba [Luzon])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 42
G4M1 Betty TB x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
42 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking PA 31st Infantry/B Division ...
Also attacking PA 31st Infantry/A Division ...
Also attacking USAAF Iba Base Force ...
Also attacking PA 31st Infantry/A Division ...
Also attacking PA 31st Infantry/B Division ...
Also attacking PA 31st Infantry/A Division ...
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Morning Air attack on PA 31st Infantry/A Division, at 78,75 (Iba [Luzon])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 20
Ki-44 I Tojo x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PA 31st Infantry/C Division, at 78,75 (Iba [Luzon])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 22
Ki-44 I Tojo x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking USAAF Iba Base Force ...
Also attacking PA 31st Infantry/C Division ...
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate TB x 18
D3A1 Val DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate TB x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 27
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 26
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 12
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 29
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
195 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
29 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 92nd Corps, at 87,43 (Loyang [Yellow R])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 4
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 18
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 2
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim I GP: 1 destroyed
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 103 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 18
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 21
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
11 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann LB x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Sub attack near Lata [Santa Cruz]] at 118,145
Japanese Ships
xAK Kunitu Maru
xAK Holland Maru
APD IJA Namikaze
Allied Ships
SS Trout
SS Trout launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kunitu Maru
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Tarakan [Oil/Bor] at 67,91
Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI
SS RNN KXVI is sighted by escort
RNN KXVI bottoming out ....
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Naval bombardment of Wenchow [E China] at 89,58
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Asama
Allied Ships
LSI(S) ROC Dongting Hu, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
ACM ROC Dong Hai 5, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
YO Sian Oil Co No 3, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Manpower Center hits 1
Fires 130
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 18
Port hits 4
CA IJA Tokiwa CM firing at Wenchow [E China]
Massive explosion on LSI(S) ROC Dongting Hu
Massive explosion on LSI(S) ROC Dongting Hu
CA IJA Iwate CA firing at Wenchow [E China]
CA IJA Asama firing at Wenchow [E China]
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Pre-Invasion action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
70 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Kinu
CL Natori
DMS Shimushu, Shell hits 1
AKL Fusemi Maru
AKL Somedono Maru
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Kinu
CL Kinu firing at KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Natori
CL Natori firing at KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL 120mm CD Gun Battery engaging DMS Shimushu at 6,000 yards
CL Natori firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging DMS Shimushu at 6,000 yards
CL Natori firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
KNIL 120mm CD Gun Battery engaging AKL Fusemi Maru at 6,000 yards
CL Natori firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
TF 34 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan [Oil/Bor], 67,91
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Ground combat at Tagum [Banannas] (80,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 11130 troops, 235 guns, 626 vehicles, Assault Value = 389
Defending force 2678 troops, 30 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 76
Japanese adjusted assault: 692
Allied adjusted defense: 21
Japanese assault odds: 32 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tagum [Banannas] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
870 casualties reported
Squads: 34 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 71 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 6
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
1st Mxd ArtyMortar Battalion
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
PA 101st Infantry Division
PA 10 Constabulary Regiment
PA 81st(-) Infantry Div /1
USAAF Far East AF /1
PA 4th Base Force
USAAF Cagayan Base Force /2
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Ground combat at Chan P'ing [SChina] (83,59)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 25353 troops, 328 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 913
Defending force 14885 troops, 62 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 519
Japanese adjusted assault: 683
Allied adjusted defense: 607
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
1407 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 66 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 81 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Guns lost 12 (1 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
340 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
51st Draft B "Base" Division
RGC 30th Division
Defending units:
NRA 25th Corps
NRA 208th Division
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Ground combat at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 10796 troops, 431 guns, 683 vehicles, Assault Value = 536
Defending force 3718 troops, 48 guns, 35 vehicles, Assault Value = 115
Japanese adjusted assault: 764
Allied adjusted defense: 160
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Iba [Luzon] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
141 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Guns lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
2384 casualties reported
Squads: 49 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 105 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 17 (14 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 31 (31 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
3rd Tank "Taki" Division
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Regiment
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
Defending units:
PA 31st Infantry/B Division
PA 31st Infantry/A Division
PA 31st Infantry/C Division
USAAF Iba Base Force
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Ground combat at Rennell I [Sol] (113,140)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Rennell I [Sol] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
Aikoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 8803 troops, 107 guns, 47 vehicles, Assault Value = 256
Defending force 687 troops, 2 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 19
Japanese adjusted assault: 340
Allied adjusted defense: 28
Japanese assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lae [NE NG] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Allied ground losses:
356 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 7 (5 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
JNAF 2nd AF Unit
Defending units:
AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
CMF A Coy/NG Rifles
CMF C Coy/NG Rifles
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Ground combat at Tenom [Farms] (67,88)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 703 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 4 troops, 0 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 14
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 14 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tenom [Farms] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
81st/I Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
RN 107th Base Force /1
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1622 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Defending force 706 troops, 31 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Assaulting units:
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL VII Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
Defending units:
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1306 troops, 14 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 44
Defending force 2133 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Assaulting units:
NZ 34th Battalion
Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
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Sub attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
CA Houston CA-30
CL Marblehead CL-12
DD Barker
DD Stewart
DD Parrott
SS I-17 launches 2 torpedoes at CA Houston CA-30
DD Stewart fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Parrott attacking submerged sub ....
DD Parrott loses contact with SS I-17
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Batao [Tawi Tawi] at 71,90
Japanese Ships
DM Fubuki
DM Murakumo
DM Shirakumo
Allied Ships
SS RNN O21, hits 1
SS RNN O21 launches 4 torpedoes at DM Fubuki
RNN O21 bottoming out ....
DM Murakumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DM Shirakumo attacking submerged sub ....
DM Shirakumo is out of ASW ammo
DM Shirakumo is out of ASW ammo
DM Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-17, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Barker
CL Marblehead CL-12
DD Stewart
DD Parrott
SS I-17 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Barker
I-17 bottoming out ....
DD Stewart attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-17 eludes ASW attack from DD Stewart
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Stewart fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Parrott fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Air attack on Nepoui & N Province , at 114,158
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Nepoui & N Province , at 114,158
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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ASW attack near Tandjoeng Selor BNB at 69,92
Japanese Ships
AKL Somedono Maru
AKL Fusemi Maru
DMS Shimushu
Allied Ships
SS S-41
SS S-41 is sighted by escort
S-41 diving deep ....
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
23 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Mikazuki
DMS Yukikaze
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
APD IJA Mikazuki firing at NZ 34th Battalion
APD IJA Mikazuki fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
TF 16 troops unloading over beach at Ba [Fiji], 131,159
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Pre-Invasion action off Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
58 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Kaisyo Maru
xAK Kyosei Maru
xAK Kaisyo Maru firing at PA 31st Infantry/A Division
xAK Kaisyo Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Kyosei Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
TF 337 troops unloading over beach at Iba [Luzon], 78,75
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 179,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
PC CG Reliance
SS I-16 launches 2 torpedoes at PC CG Reliance
I-16 diving deep ....
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Reliance attacking submerged sub ....
PC CG Reliance cannot establish contact with SS I-16
PC CG Reliance cannot establish contact with SS I-16
PC CG Reliance is out of ASW ammo
PC CG Reliance is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Lata [Santa Cruz]] at 118,145
Japanese Ships
DD Yuzuki
xAK Holland Maru
xAK Kunitu Maru
APD IJA Namikaze
Allied Ships
SS Trout
SS Trout launches 4 torpedoes at DD Yuzuki
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Iba [Luzon] , at 78,75
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 10
Ki-44 I Tojo x 36
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Iba [Luzon] , at 78,75
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 36
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 3
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 11
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x RAF Buffalo I sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
84 Chu/21 Sen(-) with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
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Morning Air attack on PA 31st Infantry/A Division, at 78,75 (Iba [Luzon])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 42
G4M1 Betty TB x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
42 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
1 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking PA 31st Infantry/B Division ...
Also attacking PA 31st Infantry/A Division ...
Also attacking USAAF Iba Base Force ...
Also attacking PA 31st Infantry/A Division ...
Also attacking PA 31st Infantry/B Division ...
Also attacking PA 31st Infantry/A Division ...
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Morning Air attack on PA 31st Infantry/A Division, at 78,75 (Iba [Luzon])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 20
Ki-44 I Tojo x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PA 31st Infantry/C Division, at 78,75 (Iba [Luzon])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 22
Ki-44 I Tojo x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking USAAF Iba Base Force ...
Also attacking PA 31st Infantry/C Division ...
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate TB x 18
D3A1 Val DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate TB x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 27
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 26
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 12
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 29
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
195 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
29 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 92nd Corps, at 87,43 (Loyang [Yellow R])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 4
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 18
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 2
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim I GP: 1 destroyed
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 103 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Chiang Mai Province , at 58,53
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 18
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 21
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
11 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann LB x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Sub attack near Lata [Santa Cruz]] at 118,145
Japanese Ships
xAK Kunitu Maru
xAK Holland Maru
APD IJA Namikaze
Allied Ships
SS Trout
SS Trout launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kunitu Maru
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Tarakan [Oil/Bor] at 67,91
Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI
SS RNN KXVI is sighted by escort
RNN KXVI bottoming out ....
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Naval bombardment of Wenchow [E China] at 89,58
Japanese Ships
CA IJA Tokiwa CM
CA IJA Iwate CA
CA IJA Asama
Allied Ships
LSI(S) ROC Dongting Hu, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
ACM ROC Dong Hai 5, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
YO Sian Oil Co No 3, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Manpower Center hits 1
Fires 130
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 18
Port hits 4
CA IJA Tokiwa CM firing at Wenchow [E China]
Massive explosion on LSI(S) ROC Dongting Hu
Massive explosion on LSI(S) ROC Dongting Hu
CA IJA Iwate CA firing at Wenchow [E China]
CA IJA Asama firing at Wenchow [E China]
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Pre-Invasion action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
70 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Kinu
CL Natori
DMS Shimushu, Shell hits 1
AKL Fusemi Maru
AKL Somedono Maru
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Kinu
CL Kinu firing at KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Natori
CL Natori firing at KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL 120mm CD Gun Battery engaging DMS Shimushu at 6,000 yards
CL Natori firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging DMS Shimushu at 6,000 yards
CL Natori firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
KNIL 120mm CD Gun Battery engaging AKL Fusemi Maru at 6,000 yards
CL Natori firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
TF 34 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan [Oil/Bor], 67,91
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Ground combat at Tagum [Banannas] (80,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 11130 troops, 235 guns, 626 vehicles, Assault Value = 389
Defending force 2678 troops, 30 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 76
Japanese adjusted assault: 692
Allied adjusted defense: 21
Japanese assault odds: 32 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tagum [Banannas] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
870 casualties reported
Squads: 34 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 71 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 6
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
1st Mxd ArtyMortar Battalion
17th 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
PA 101st Infantry Division
PA 10 Constabulary Regiment
PA 81st(-) Infantry Div /1
USAAF Far East AF /1
PA 4th Base Force
USAAF Cagayan Base Force /2
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Ground combat at Chan P'ing [SChina] (83,59)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 25353 troops, 328 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 913
Defending force 14885 troops, 62 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 519
Japanese adjusted assault: 683
Allied adjusted defense: 607
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
1407 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 66 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 81 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Guns lost 12 (1 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
340 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
46th PkC Ind Mixed Brigade
51st Draft B "Base" Division
RGC 30th Division
Defending units:
NRA 25th Corps
NRA 208th Division
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Ground combat at Iba [Luzon] (78,75)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 10796 troops, 431 guns, 683 vehicles, Assault Value = 536
Defending force 3718 troops, 48 guns, 35 vehicles, Assault Value = 115
Japanese adjusted assault: 764
Allied adjusted defense: 160
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Iba [Luzon] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
141 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Guns lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
2384 casualties reported
Squads: 49 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 105 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 17 (14 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 31 (31 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
3rd Tank "Taki" Division
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Regiment
5th ArtyIntel(+) Regiment
Defending units:
PA 31st Infantry/B Division
PA 31st Infantry/A Division
PA 31st Infantry/C Division
USAAF Iba Base Force
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Ground combat at Rennell I [Sol] (113,140)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Rennell I [Sol] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
Aikoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Lae [NE NG] (99,126)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 8803 troops, 107 guns, 47 vehicles, Assault Value = 256
Defending force 687 troops, 2 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 19
Japanese adjusted assault: 340
Allied adjusted defense: 28
Japanese assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lae [NE NG] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Allied ground losses:
356 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 7 (5 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
Maizuru 1&3 Cmb SNLF
JNAF 2nd AF Unit
Defending units:
AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force
CMF A Coy/NG Rifles
CMF C Coy/NG Rifles
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Ground combat at Tenom [Farms] (67,88)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 703 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 4 troops, 0 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 14
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 14 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tenom [Farms] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
81st/I Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
RN 107th Base Force /1
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1622 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Defending force 706 troops, 31 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Assaulting units:
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL VII Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
Defending units:
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1306 troops, 14 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 44
Defending force 2133 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Assaulting units:
NZ 34th Battalion
Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 19, 42
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Night Air attack on Kuantan [Malaya] , at 51,79
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Sub attack near Tawau [BrNoBorneo] at 70,92
Japanese Ships
AKL Fusemi Maru
AKL Somedono Maru
DMS Shimushu
Allied Ships
SS S-39
SS S-39 fails to launch torpedoes due to mechanical problems
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Tawau [BrNoBorneo] at 70,92
Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo
DD Minegumo
Allied Ships
SS S-39
SS S-39 is located by DD Yamagumo
S-39 diving deep ....
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Minegumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-66
Allied Ships
DD Cummings
SS RO-66 is sighted by escort
RO-66 bottoming out ....
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
Allied Ships
YO NEI Iris
SS I-123 is sighted by escort
I-123 bottoming out ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Chengchow [Yellw R] (88,44)
TF 125 troops unloading over beach at Chengchow [Yellw R], 88,44
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-65
Allied Ships
HDML CW Pahalwan
SS I-65 is sighted by escort
I-65 bottoming out ....
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Zamboanga [Rubber] at 75,87
Japanese Ships
CL Yura
CL Nagara
CL Suzuya
DMS Hagikaze
DMS Arashi
DMS Maikaze
DD Ikazuchi
DD Akatsuki
Allied Ships
SS S-23
SS S-23 is sighted by escort
DD Ikazuchi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ikazuchi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ikazuchi is out of ASW ammo
DD Ikazuchi is out of ASW ammo
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 27
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 9
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 17
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 18
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 54
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 84th Corps, at 86,50 , near Hankow [Wuhan]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 35
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 84th Corps, at 86,50 , near Hankow [Wuhan]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 12
Ki-30 Ann LB x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 84th Corps, at 86,50 , near Hankow [Wuhan]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Tarakan [Oil/Bor] , at 67,91
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7
Ki-38 Nick x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL VII Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 68,86
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Harukaze
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 1000 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Sub attack near Dipilog [Sardines] at 77,87
Japanese Ships
CM Keiko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
APD IJA Yukaze
xAK Yomei Maru
xAK Manyo Maru
E Kiso Maru
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Numakaze
Allied Ships
SS RNN O21
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
SS RNN O21 launches 4 torpedoes at CM Keiko Maru
RNN O21 diving deep ....
E Kiso Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
APD IJA Shimakaze attacking submerged sub ....
APD IJA Shimakaze is out of ASW ammo
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
APD IJA Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Shimakaze attacking submerged sub ....
APD IJA Shimakaze is out of ASW ammo
APD IJA Shimakaze is out of ASW ammo
APD IJA Shimakaze is out of ASW ammo
APD IJA Shimakaze is out of ASW ammo
APD IJA Shimakaze is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Channel Is [CA] at 222,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-5
Allied Ships
YP-241
SS I-5 launches 4 torpedoes
I-5 diving deep ....
YP-241 fails to find sub, continues to search...
YP-241 fails to find sub, continues to search...
YP-241 fails to find sub, continues to search...
YP-241 fails to find sub, continues to search...
YP-241 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Chengchow [Yellw R] (88,44)
TF 113 troops unloading over beach at Chengchow [Yellw R], 88,44
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 75647 troops, 1232 guns, 1365 vehicles, Assault Value = 2180
Defending force 17491 troops, 187 guns, 482 vehicles, Assault Value = 388
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2600
Allied adjusted defense: 751
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Angelus [Clark AAF] !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra TS: 3 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), fatigue(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
1979 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 187 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 87 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 36 disabled
Guns lost 82 (4 destroyed, 78 disabled)
Vehicles lost 22 (7 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
4480 casualties reported
Squads: 198 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 633 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 64 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 23 (18 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 237 (223 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Units retreated 16
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
20th DrA "Morning" Division
Kanno (of 2 Fmsa) Battalion
2nd Ind Gun Co
RGC 2nd Marine"Rgt" Battalion
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
1st Formosa Inf Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
21st DrB "Attack" Division
1st Ind Tank Brigade
48th Div Mobile Engineer Regiment
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
48th Div Recon Regiment
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 24cm HvyArty Regiment
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
14th Army
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 91st Infantry Division
194th Tank Battalion
PA 11th (-) Division
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USN Asiatic Fleet
USAAF Far East AF
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
USAAFE 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PA I Corps
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
PS 14th Engr Rgt /1
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Ground combat at Tsiaotso [E China] (88,42)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5750 troops, 116 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 163
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 172
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 172 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tsiaotso [E China] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
9th Dr.C Ind. Inf. Brigade
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Ground combat at 86,50 (near Hankow [Wuhan])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 10916 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 268
Defending force 4470 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 146
Japanese adjusted assault: 354
Allied adjusted defense: 171
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
676 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 53 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 44 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Allied ground losses:
986 casualties reported
Squads: 47 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 41 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
RGC 9th Route Division
RGC 18th Temp Division
Defending units:
NRA 84th Corps
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1114 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 43
Defending force 2081 troops, 52 guns, 57 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Japanese adjusted assault: 8
Allied adjusted defense: 304
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 38 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: op mode(-), shock(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
Defending units:
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL VII Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1549 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 58
Defending force 1036 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 35
Assaulting units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
Defending units:
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1312 troops, 14 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Defending force 2138 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Assaulting units:
NZ 34th Battalion
Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Chukai [Malaya] (52,78)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 69 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 3
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Chukai [Malaya] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yoko 2nd Airborne SNLF /1
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Night Air attack on Kuantan [Malaya] , at 51,79
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Sub attack near Tawau [BrNoBorneo] at 70,92
Japanese Ships
AKL Fusemi Maru
AKL Somedono Maru
DMS Shimushu
Allied Ships
SS S-39
SS S-39 fails to launch torpedoes due to mechanical problems
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Tawau [BrNoBorneo] at 70,92
Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo
DD Minegumo
Allied Ships
SS S-39
SS S-39 is located by DD Yamagumo
S-39 diving deep ....
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Minegumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-66
Allied Ships
DD Cummings
SS RO-66 is sighted by escort
RO-66 bottoming out ....
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-123
Allied Ships
YO NEI Iris
SS I-123 is sighted by escort
I-123 bottoming out ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Chengchow [Yellw R] (88,44)
TF 125 troops unloading over beach at Chengchow [Yellw R], 88,44
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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-65
Allied Ships
HDML CW Pahalwan
SS I-65 is sighted by escort
I-65 bottoming out ....
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
HDML CW Pahalwan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Zamboanga [Rubber] at 75,87
Japanese Ships
CL Yura
CL Nagara
CL Suzuya
DMS Hagikaze
DMS Arashi
DMS Maikaze
DD Ikazuchi
DD Akatsuki
Allied Ships
SS S-23
SS S-23 is sighted by escort
DD Ikazuchi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ikazuchi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ikazuchi is out of ASW ammo
DD Ikazuchi is out of ASW ammo
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 27
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 9
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 17
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 18
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 54
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 84th Corps, at 86,50 , near Hankow [Wuhan]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 35
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 84th Corps, at 86,50 , near Hankow [Wuhan]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 12
Ki-30 Ann LB x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 84th Corps, at 86,50 , near Hankow [Wuhan]
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on Tarakan [Oil/Bor] , at 67,91
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7
Ki-38 Nick x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL VII Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 68,86
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Harukaze
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 1000 feet *
Naval Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Sub attack near Dipilog [Sardines] at 77,87
Japanese Ships
CM Keiko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
APD IJA Yukaze
xAK Yomei Maru
xAK Manyo Maru
E Kiso Maru
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Numakaze
Allied Ships
SS RNN O21
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
SS RNN O21 launches 4 torpedoes at CM Keiko Maru
RNN O21 diving deep ....
E Kiso Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
APD IJA Shimakaze attacking submerged sub ....
APD IJA Shimakaze is out of ASW ammo
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
APD IJA Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Shimakaze attacking submerged sub ....
APD IJA Shimakaze is out of ASW ammo
APD IJA Shimakaze is out of ASW ammo
APD IJA Shimakaze is out of ASW ammo
APD IJA Shimakaze is out of ASW ammo
APD IJA Shimakaze is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Channel Is [CA] at 222,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-5
Allied Ships
YP-241
SS I-5 launches 4 torpedoes
I-5 diving deep ....
YP-241 fails to find sub, continues to search...
YP-241 fails to find sub, continues to search...
YP-241 fails to find sub, continues to search...
YP-241 fails to find sub, continues to search...
YP-241 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Chengchow [Yellw R] (88,44)
TF 113 troops unloading over beach at Chengchow [Yellw R], 88,44
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Ground combat at Angelus [Clark AAF] (79,76)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 75647 troops, 1232 guns, 1365 vehicles, Assault Value = 2180
Defending force 17491 troops, 187 guns, 482 vehicles, Assault Value = 388
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2600
Allied adjusted defense: 751
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Angelus [Clark AAF] !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra TS: 3 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), fatigue(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
1979 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 187 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 87 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 36 disabled
Guns lost 82 (4 destroyed, 78 disabled)
Vehicles lost 22 (7 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
4480 casualties reported
Squads: 198 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 633 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 64 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 23 (18 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 237 (223 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Units retreated 16
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
20th DrA "Morning" Division
Kanno (of 2 Fmsa) Battalion
2nd Ind Gun Co
RGC 2nd Marine"Rgt" Battalion
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
1st Formosa Inf Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
21st DrB "Attack" Division
1st Ind Tank Brigade
48th Div Mobile Engineer Regiment
3rd Assault Engineer Regiment
48th Div Recon Regiment
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 24cm HvyArty Regiment
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
14th Army
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PA 202nd Construction Battalion
PS 45th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 91st Infantry Division
194th Tank Battalion
PA 11th (-) Division
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 301st Construction Battalion
PA 71st Infantry Division
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
USN Asiatic Fleet
USAAF Far East AF
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment
200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
USAAFE 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
USAAF Clark Field Base Force
PA I Corps
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
PS 14th Engr Rgt /1
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Ground combat at Tsiaotso [E China] (88,42)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5750 troops, 116 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 163
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 172
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 172 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tsiaotso [E China] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
9th Dr.C Ind. Inf. Brigade
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Ground combat at 86,50 (near Hankow [Wuhan])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 10916 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 268
Defending force 4470 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 146
Japanese adjusted assault: 354
Allied adjusted defense: 171
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
676 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 53 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 44 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Allied ground losses:
986 casualties reported
Squads: 47 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 41 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
RGC 9th Route Division
RGC 18th Temp Division
Defending units:
NRA 84th Corps
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1114 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 43
Defending force 2081 troops, 52 guns, 57 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Japanese adjusted assault: 8
Allied adjusted defense: 304
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 38 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: op mode(-), shock(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
Defending units:
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL VII Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1549 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 58
Defending force 1036 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 35
Assaulting units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
Defending units:
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1312 troops, 14 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Defending force 2138 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Assaulting units:
NZ 34th Battalion
Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Chukai [Malaya] (52,78)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 69 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 3
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Chukai [Malaya] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yoko 2nd Airborne SNLF /1
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Sub attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,86
Japanese Ships
TK San Pedro Maru
TK Syoyo Maru
TK Ogura Maru #2
AM W-16
Allied Ships
SS Seal
SS Seal launches 4 torpedoes at TK San Pedro Maru
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 229 encounters mine field at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Ships
AM W-6
AM W-5
41 mines cleared
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ASW attack near Samarinda [Bor] at 66,96
Japanese Ships
AM W-8
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVIII
SS RNN KXVIII is sighted by escort
RNN KXVIII bottoming out ....
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Samarinda [Bor] at 66,96
Japanese Ships
E Heiei Maru #7
E Nako Maru #2
E Tatsumiya Maru
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVIII
SS RNN KXVIII is sighted by escort
RNN KXVIII bottoming out ....
E Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tatsumiya Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
E Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Nishimi Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
xAK Nishimi Maru is sighted by SS Tautog
SS Tautog launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Nishimi Maru
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Sub attack near Samarinda [Bor] at 67,96
Japanese Ships
AKL Hukuyo Maru
AKL Awajisan Maru
AM W-8
Allied Ships
SS S-39
Captain of SS S-39 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
S-39 diving deep ....
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-15, hits 2
Allied Ships
DD Fanning
SS I-15 launches 6 torpedoes
I-15 bottoming out ....
DD Fanning attacking submerged sub ....
DD Fanning loses contact with SS I-15
DD Fanning cannot establish contact with SS I-15
SS I-15 eludes DD Fanning by hugging bottom
DD Fanning cannot establish contact with SS I-15
DD Fanning loses contact with SS I-15
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-15 eludes DD Fanning by hugging bottom
SS I-15 eludes ASW attack from DD Fanning
DD Fanning is out of ASW ammo
DD Fanning is out of ASW ammo
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Buayan [Mndnao] at 78,95
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC East Sea 113
Allied Ships
SS S-27
SS S-27 launches 4 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Kanoya & Shibushi at 103,61
Japanese Ships
xAK Kurohime Maru
Allied Ships
SS Perch
xAK Kurohime Maru is sighted by SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kurohime Maru
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Nishimi Maru, Shell hits 13
Allied Ships
SS S-35
xAK Nishimi Maru is sighted by SS S-35
SS S-35 attacking xAK Nishimi Maru on the surface
SS S-35 low on gun ammo, Stevens, J.E. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Submarine attack near Soc Trang Province at 59,76
Japanese Ships
AP Miike Maru
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
AP Miike Maru is sighted by SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty launches 2 torpedoes at AP Miike Maru
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Morning Air attack on AVG Ground Echelon , at 63,46 , near Loi Wing [SSilkRd ]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 15
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Buka Pion Det , at 99,130 (Jaure [Papua])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-30 Ann DB x 3
Ki-44 I Tojo x 17
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 35
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
15 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
17 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Buka Pion Det , at 99,130 (Jaure [Papua])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 32
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
13 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on AVG Ground Echelon , at 63,46 , near Loi Wing [SSilkRd ]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Wakaba
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Makassar [Celebes] at 65,106
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 28
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAPc PC Cebu Ferry 1, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc PC Cebu Ferry 2, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
YO NEI Madrono, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring YO NEI Madrono
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,87
Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #6
Allied Ships
SS Seal
SS Seal is sighted by escort
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Talaud Is [NECel] (79,97)
TF 810 troops unloading over beach at Talaud Is [NECel], 79,97
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Amphibious Assault at Sangir I [NE Cel] (77,97)
TF 811 troops unloading over beach at Sangir I [NE Cel], 77,97
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Sub attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,86
Japanese Ships
TK San Pedro Maru
TK Syoyo Maru
TK Ogura Maru #2
AM W-16
Allied Ships
SS Seal
SS Seal launches 4 torpedoes at TK San Pedro Maru
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 229 encounters mine field at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Ships
AM W-6
AM W-5
41 mines cleared
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ASW attack near Samarinda [Bor] at 66,96
Japanese Ships
AM W-8
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVIII
SS RNN KXVIII is sighted by escort
RNN KXVIII bottoming out ....
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Samarinda [Bor] at 66,96
Japanese Ships
E Heiei Maru #7
E Nako Maru #2
E Tatsumiya Maru
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVIII
SS RNN KXVIII is sighted by escort
RNN KXVIII bottoming out ....
E Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tatsumiya Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
E Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Nishimi Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
xAK Nishimi Maru is sighted by SS Tautog
SS Tautog launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Nishimi Maru
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Sub attack near Samarinda [Bor] at 67,96
Japanese Ships
AKL Hukuyo Maru
AKL Awajisan Maru
AM W-8
Allied Ships
SS S-39
Captain of SS S-39 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
S-39 diving deep ....
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-15, hits 2
Allied Ships
DD Fanning
SS I-15 launches 6 torpedoes
I-15 bottoming out ....
DD Fanning attacking submerged sub ....
DD Fanning loses contact with SS I-15
DD Fanning cannot establish contact with SS I-15
SS I-15 eludes DD Fanning by hugging bottom
DD Fanning cannot establish contact with SS I-15
DD Fanning loses contact with SS I-15
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-15 eludes DD Fanning by hugging bottom
SS I-15 eludes ASW attack from DD Fanning
DD Fanning is out of ASW ammo
DD Fanning is out of ASW ammo
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Buayan [Mndnao] at 78,95
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC East Sea 113
Allied Ships
SS S-27
SS S-27 launches 4 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Kanoya & Shibushi at 103,61
Japanese Ships
xAK Kurohime Maru
Allied Ships
SS Perch
xAK Kurohime Maru is sighted by SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kurohime Maru
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Nishimi Maru, Shell hits 13
Allied Ships
SS S-35
xAK Nishimi Maru is sighted by SS S-35
SS S-35 attacking xAK Nishimi Maru on the surface
SS S-35 low on gun ammo, Stevens, J.E. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Submarine attack near Soc Trang Province at 59,76
Japanese Ships
AP Miike Maru
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
AP Miike Maru is sighted by SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty launches 2 torpedoes at AP Miike Maru
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Morning Air attack on AVG Ground Echelon , at 63,46 , near Loi Wing [SSilkRd ]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 15
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Buka Pion Det , at 99,130 (Jaure [Papua])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-30 Ann DB x 3
Ki-44 I Tojo x 17
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 35
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
15 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
17 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Buka Pion Det , at 99,130 (Jaure [Papua])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 32
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
13 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on AVG Ground Echelon , at 63,46 , near Loi Wing [SSilkRd ]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
NZ Hudson III (LR) x 3
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Wakaba
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x NZ Hudson III (LR) bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Makassar [Celebes] at 65,106
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 28
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAPc PC Cebu Ferry 1, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc PC Cebu Ferry 2, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
YO NEI Madrono, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring YO NEI Madrono
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,87
Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #6
Allied Ships
SS Seal
SS Seal is sighted by escort
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Talaud Is [NECel] (79,97)
TF 810 troops unloading over beach at Talaud Is [NECel], 79,97
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Amphibious Assault at Sangir I [NE Cel] (77,97)
TF 811 troops unloading over beach at Sangir I [NE Cel], 77,97
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Test 5 ALPHA: 16 Feb 42 Fiji Falls!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 16, 42
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TF 229 encounters mine field at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Ships
AM W-6
AM W-5
45 mines cleared
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Submarine attack near Chittagong [NE Ind] at 54,41
Japanese Ships
SS I-57
Allied Ships
xAKL Chittagong 3, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAKL Chittagong 3 is sighted by SS I-57
SS I-57 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Chittagong 3
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Submarine attack near Ningpo [E Sea] at 91,59
Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Formosa 9
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
xAKL JMM Formosa 9 is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL JMM Formosa 9
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Submarine attack near Batan I [N Islands] at 85,69
Japanese Ships
xAK Kiyama Maru
Allied Ships
SS Shark
xAK Kiyama Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Batan I [N Islands] at 85,69
Japanese Ships
xAK Kiyama Maru
Allied Ships
SS Shark
xAK Kiyama Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-15
Allied Ships
DD Fanning
SS I-15 is located by DD Fanning
I-15 bottoming out ....
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 229 encounters mine field at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Ships
AM W-6
AM W-5
6 mines cleared
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Amchitka I [AK] at 158,54, Range 14,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Yura, Shell hits 5, heavy fires
TB Tomozuru, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Hokusho Maru, Shell hits 2
xAK Iwaki Maru, Shell hits 3
xAK Kurohime Maru, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Ryugi Maru, Shell hits 1
xAK Sanuki Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
xAK Shinsei Maru, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD Fox
DD Brooks, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
CL Memphis CL-13, Shell hits 1
Japanese ground losses:
691 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 45 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 15 (1 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 14,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 14,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Brooks at 14,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Fox at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 13,000 yards
DD Brooks engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 11,000 yards
DD Fox engages TB Tomozuru at 11,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 8,000 yards
DD Brooks engages TB Tomozuru at 8,000 yards
DD Fox engages CL Yura at 8,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 8,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Kurohime Maru at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 9,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages TB Tomozuru at 9,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Kurohime Maru at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Brooks at 12,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
xAK Shinsei Maru screened from combat
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 13,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages TB Tomozuru at 13,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Fox at 13,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 12,000 yards
Massive explosion on TB Tomozuru
Magazine explodes on TB Tomozuru
TB Tomozuru sunk by CL Memphis CL-13 at 12,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 9,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Fox at 9,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 10,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Brooks at 10,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Fox at 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Kurohime Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 10,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Brooks at 7,000 yards
DD Brooks engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 9,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 9,000 yards
Boatner, S.S. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 16,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 16,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 16,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Kurohime Maru at 16,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 21,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 21,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 21,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 21,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Singapore at 50,84, Range 4,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AKL Jusan Maru
xAKL Kaisyo Maru
Allied Ships
ML RN No. 362
ML RN No. 363
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
Japanese Cargo TF evades combat
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Naval Gun Fire at Singapore - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
31 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AKL Jusan Maru, Shell hits 5, Mine hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Kaisyo Maru, Shell hits 12, heavy fires, heavy damage
CW Singapore Fortress firing at AKL Jusan Maru
CW Singapore Fortress firing at xAKL Kaisyo Maru
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TF 83 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Ships
AKL Jusan Maru, Mine hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
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Submarine attack near Tokara Retto [W Is] at 101,64
Japanese Ships
xAK Teisen Maru, Torpedo hits 1
Allied Ships
SS Argonaut
xAK Teisen Maru is sighted by SS Argonaut
SS Argonaut launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Teisen Maru
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DD Ariake
DD Tanikaze
Allied Ships
SS S-35
SS S-35 is sighted by escort
S-35 bottoming out ....
DD Ariake fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Tokara Retto [W Is] at 101,64
Japanese Ships
xAK Teisen Maru, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Argonaut
xAK Teisen Maru is sighted by SS Argonaut
SS Argonaut attacking on the surface
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Morning Air attack on Taung Gyi [C Burma] , at 59,48
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-43 Ib Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 8
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
RTAF 50 Sqdn/35 Wng with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Samarinda [Bor] at 65,96
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
xAK Seikai Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 100 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 242 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Shoho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
66 Chu/29 Sentai(-) with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DD Shiranui
DD Akigumo
DD Tokitsukaze
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is located by DD Shiranui
Tautog bottoming out ....
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shiranui fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiranui fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiranui fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiranui fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiranui fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
CA Chikuma
CLAA Tatsuta
DD Arare
DD Ushio
DD Sazanami
DD Amagiri
DD Yugure
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is sighted by escort
DD Ushio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sazanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Amagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,87
Japanese Ships
TB Yomogi
Allied Ships
SS Seal, hits 2
SS Seal is sighted by escort
Seal bottoming out ....
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yomogi attacking submerged sub ....
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DD Shiranui
DD Akigumo
DD Tokitsukaze
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is located by DD Shiranui
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shiranui fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,87
Japanese Ships
TB Yomogi
Allied Ships
SS Seal
SS Seal is located by TB Yomogi
Seal bottoming out ....
TB Yomogi attacking submerged sub ....
TB Yomogi is out of ASW ammo
TB Yomogi is out of ASW ammo
TB Yomogi is out of ASW ammo
TB Yomogi is out of ASW ammo
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
CA Chikuma
CLAA Tatsuta
DD Arare
DD Ushio
DD Sazanami
DD Amagiri
DD Yugure
Allied Ships
SS Tautog, hits 1
SS Tautog is sighted by escort
Tautog bottoming out ....
DD Ushio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sazanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Amagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yugure attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Attu Island [AK] (153,49)
TF 74 troops unloading over beach at Attu Island [AK], 153,49
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Amphibious Assault at Kappa Kappa [Papua] (98,131)
TF 139 troops unloading over beach at Kappa Kappa [Papua], 98,131
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Pre-Invasion action off Kiska Island [AK] (157,51)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
91 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E Kinsyo Maru #4
AKL Yubari Maru
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
E Kinsyo Maru #4 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kiska Island [AK] (157,51)
TF 501 troops unloading over beach at Kiska Island [AK], 157,51
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Amphibious Assault at Kappa Kappa [Papua] (98,131)
TF 642 troops unloading over beach at Kappa Kappa [Papua], 98,131
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 69104 troops, 1063 guns, 947 vehicles, Assault Value = 1631
Defending force 22524 troops, 432 guns, 579 vehicles, Assault Value = 560
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2244
Allied adjusted defense: 771
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Suva [Fiji] !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder TB: 7 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
3722 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 265 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 98 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Guns lost 68 (8 destroyed, 60 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
17085 casualties reported
Squads: 492 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1917 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 117 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 609 (609 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 706 (706 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 9
Assaulting units:
67th DrB Brigade Brigade
Guards Mixed Brigade
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
27th "Electric" Engineer Regiment
40th DrA Ind Mixed Brigade
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
15th 9cm Air Def AA Regiment
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
427th.Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
429th Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
15th 15cmGun HvyArt Regiment
20th Field AA Machinecannon Company
401st.Ind. Air Def AA Battalion
20th Army
29th Field AA Machinecannon Company
64th Draft Field AA Battalion
Defending units:
NZ 34th Battalion
NZ 30th Battalion
41st Infantry Division
NZ 8th Brigade
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
RNZAF 1st Base Force
53rd (Sep) Infantry Rgt /1
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Talaud Is [NECel] (79,97)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 98 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Talaud Is [NECel] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Bankok M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Myitkyina [N Burma] (64,42)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 55 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 1485 troops, 22 guns, 21 vehicles, Assault Value = 40
Japanese adjusted assault: 1
Allied adjusted defense: 22
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 22 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /1
Defending units:
RAF 101st Base Force
7th BMP (Mandalay) Battalion
RAF 106th Base Force
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Ground combat at Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 55 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 504 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 19
Japanese adjusted assault: 1
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(-), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /2
Defending units:
5th Burma Rifles Battalion
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TF 229 encounters mine field at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Ships
AM W-6
AM W-5
45 mines cleared
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Submarine attack near Chittagong [NE Ind] at 54,41
Japanese Ships
SS I-57
Allied Ships
xAKL Chittagong 3, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAKL Chittagong 3 is sighted by SS I-57
SS I-57 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Chittagong 3
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Submarine attack near Ningpo [E Sea] at 91,59
Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Formosa 9
Allied Ships
SS Porpoise
xAKL JMM Formosa 9 is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL JMM Formosa 9
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Submarine attack near Batan I [N Islands] at 85,69
Japanese Ships
xAK Kiyama Maru
Allied Ships
SS Shark
xAK Kiyama Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Batan I [N Islands] at 85,69
Japanese Ships
xAK Kiyama Maru
Allied Ships
SS Shark
xAK Kiyama Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-15
Allied Ships
DD Fanning
SS I-15 is located by DD Fanning
I-15 bottoming out ....
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 229 encounters mine field at Rangoon [C Burma] (54,53)
Japanese Ships
AM W-6
AM W-5
6 mines cleared
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Amchitka I [AK] at 158,54, Range 14,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Yura, Shell hits 5, heavy fires
TB Tomozuru, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Hokusho Maru, Shell hits 2
xAK Iwaki Maru, Shell hits 3
xAK Kurohime Maru, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Ryugi Maru, Shell hits 1
xAK Sanuki Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
xAK Shinsei Maru, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD Fox
DD Brooks, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
CL Memphis CL-13, Shell hits 1
Japanese ground losses:
691 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 45 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 15 (1 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 14,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 14,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Brooks at 14,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Fox at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 13,000 yards
DD Brooks engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 11,000 yards
DD Fox engages TB Tomozuru at 11,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 8,000 yards
DD Brooks engages TB Tomozuru at 8,000 yards
DD Fox engages CL Yura at 8,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 8,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Kurohime Maru at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 9,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages TB Tomozuru at 9,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Kurohime Maru at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Brooks at 12,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
xAK Shinsei Maru screened from combat
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 13,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages TB Tomozuru at 13,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Fox at 13,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 12,000 yards
Massive explosion on TB Tomozuru
Magazine explodes on TB Tomozuru
TB Tomozuru sunk by CL Memphis CL-13 at 12,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 9,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Fox at 9,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 10,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Brooks at 10,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Fox at 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Kurohime Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 10,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Brooks at 7,000 yards
DD Brooks engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 9,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 9,000 yards
Boatner, S.S. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 16,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Shinsei Maru at 16,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 16,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Kurohime Maru at 16,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 21,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 21,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 21,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 21,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Singapore at 50,84, Range 4,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AKL Jusan Maru
xAKL Kaisyo Maru
Allied Ships
ML RN No. 362
ML RN No. 363
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
Japanese Cargo TF evades combat
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Naval Gun Fire at Singapore - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
31 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AKL Jusan Maru, Shell hits 5, Mine hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Kaisyo Maru, Shell hits 12, heavy fires, heavy damage
CW Singapore Fortress firing at AKL Jusan Maru
CW Singapore Fortress firing at xAKL Kaisyo Maru
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TF 83 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Ships
AKL Jusan Maru, Mine hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
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Submarine attack near Tokara Retto [W Is] at 101,64
Japanese Ships
xAK Teisen Maru, Torpedo hits 1
Allied Ships
SS Argonaut
xAK Teisen Maru is sighted by SS Argonaut
SS Argonaut launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Teisen Maru
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DD Ariake
DD Tanikaze
Allied Ships
SS S-35
SS S-35 is sighted by escort
S-35 bottoming out ....
DD Ariake fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Tokara Retto [W Is] at 101,64
Japanese Ships
xAK Teisen Maru, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Argonaut
xAK Teisen Maru is sighted by SS Argonaut
SS Argonaut attacking on the surface
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Morning Air attack on Taung Gyi [C Burma] , at 59,48
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-43 Ib Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 8
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
RTAF 50 Sqdn/35 Wng with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Samarinda [Bor] at 65,96
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
xAK Seikai Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 100 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 242 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Shoho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
66 Chu/29 Sentai(-) with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DD Shiranui
DD Akigumo
DD Tokitsukaze
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is located by DD Shiranui
Tautog bottoming out ....
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shiranui fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiranui fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiranui fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiranui fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiranui fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
CA Chikuma
CLAA Tatsuta
DD Arare
DD Ushio
DD Sazanami
DD Amagiri
DD Yugure
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is sighted by escort
DD Ushio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sazanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Amagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,87
Japanese Ships
TB Yomogi
Allied Ships
SS Seal, hits 2
SS Seal is sighted by escort
Seal bottoming out ....
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yomogi attacking submerged sub ....
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DD Shiranui
DD Akigumo
DD Tokitsukaze
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is located by DD Shiranui
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shiranui fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,87
Japanese Ships
TB Yomogi
Allied Ships
SS Seal
SS Seal is located by TB Yomogi
Seal bottoming out ....
TB Yomogi attacking submerged sub ....
TB Yomogi is out of ASW ammo
TB Yomogi is out of ASW ammo
TB Yomogi is out of ASW ammo
TB Yomogi is out of ASW ammo
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
CA Chikuma
CLAA Tatsuta
DD Arare
DD Ushio
DD Sazanami
DD Amagiri
DD Yugure
Allied Ships
SS Tautog, hits 1
SS Tautog is sighted by escort
Tautog bottoming out ....
DD Ushio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sazanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Amagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yugure attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Attu Island [AK] (153,49)
TF 74 troops unloading over beach at Attu Island [AK], 153,49
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Amphibious Assault at Kappa Kappa [Papua] (98,131)
TF 139 troops unloading over beach at Kappa Kappa [Papua], 98,131
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Pre-Invasion action off Kiska Island [AK] (157,51)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
91 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E Kinsyo Maru #4
AKL Yubari Maru
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
E Kinsyo Maru #4 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kiska Island [AK] (157,51)
TF 501 troops unloading over beach at Kiska Island [AK], 157,51
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Amphibious Assault at Kappa Kappa [Papua] (98,131)
TF 642 troops unloading over beach at Kappa Kappa [Papua], 98,131
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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 69104 troops, 1063 guns, 947 vehicles, Assault Value = 1631
Defending force 22524 troops, 432 guns, 579 vehicles, Assault Value = 560
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2244
Allied adjusted defense: 771
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Suva [Fiji] !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
NZ Hudson III (LR): 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder TB: 7 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
3722 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 265 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 98 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Guns lost 68 (8 destroyed, 60 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
17085 casualties reported
Squads: 492 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1917 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 117 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 609 (609 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 706 (706 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 9
Assaulting units:
67th DrB Brigade Brigade
Guards Mixed Brigade
55th DrB Troupe (-) Division
28th DrA "Abundant" Division
61st DrB "Brigade" Division
27th "Electric" Engineer Regiment
40th DrA Ind Mixed Brigade
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
15th 9cm Air Def AA Regiment
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
427th.Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
429th Ind.Air Def. AA Battalion
15th 15cmGun HvyArt Regiment
20th Field AA Machinecannon Company
401st.Ind. Air Def AA Battalion
20th Army
29th Field AA Machinecannon Company
64th Draft Field AA Battalion
Defending units:
NZ 34th Battalion
NZ 30th Battalion
41st Infantry Division
NZ 8th Brigade
34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
RNZAF 1st Base Force
53rd (Sep) Infantry Rgt /1
216th Coast AA Regiment
USN C Det Port Svc
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Ground combat at Talaud Is [NECel] (79,97)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 98 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Talaud Is [NECel] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Bankok M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Myitkyina [N Burma] (64,42)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 55 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 1485 troops, 22 guns, 21 vehicles, Assault Value = 40
Japanese adjusted assault: 1
Allied adjusted defense: 22
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 22 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /1
Defending units:
RAF 101st Base Force
7th BMP (Mandalay) Battalion
RAF 106th Base Force
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Ground combat at Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 55 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 504 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 19
Japanese adjusted assault: 1
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(-), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /2
Defending units:
5th Burma Rifles Battalion
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Submarine attack near San Luis Obispo CA at 222,76
Japanese Ships
SS I-6
Allied Ships
xAK Alcoa Pennant, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Alcoa Pennant is sighted by SS I-6
SS I-6 launches 3 torpedoes at xAK Alcoa Pennant
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Night Air attack on Kuantan [Malaya] , at 51,79
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 9
No Allied losses
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Kuantan [Malaya] , at 51,79
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
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ASW attack near San Luis Obispo CA at 222,76
Japanese Ships
SS I-6, hits 1
Allied Ships
DMS Perry
SS I-6 launches 3 torpedoes at DMS Perry
I-6 bottoming out ....
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Perry cannot reach attack position over SS I-6
DMS Perry cannot reach attack position over SS I-6
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Dipilog [Sardines] at 77,87
Japanese Ships
CM Keiko Maru, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN O21
SS RNN O21 is sighted by escort
RNN O21 diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
SC CG Reliance
SS I-21 launches 2 torpedoes
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-66
Allied Ships
xAP President Taylor
DD Cummings
SS RO-66 launches 6 torpedoes at xAP President Taylor
DD Cummings attacking submerged sub ....
DD Cummings cannot establish contact with SS RO-66
DD Cummings loses contact with SS RO-66
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Katori
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
APD IJA Namikaze
CL Katori firing at AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
DD Yuzuki firing at AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
DD Kikuzuki firing at AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
DD Kikuzuki fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
TF 127 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi [Solomans], 114,137
Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost in surf during unload of 9th Ind Mixed B RCT
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 9th Ind Mixed B RCT
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost from landing craft during unload of 9th Ind Mixed B RCT /4
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Pre-Invasion action off Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
39 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Shirogane Maru
xAK Santos Maru
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
xAK Shirogane Maru firing at PA 61st Infantry/A Division
xAK Shirogane Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Santos Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Shirogane Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
TF 591 troops unloading over beach at Dipilog [Sardines], 78,88
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Kure 1st SNLF /3
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Invasion Support action off Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Shirogane Maru
xAK Santos Maru
xAK Shirogane Maru firing at PA 61st Infantry/A Division
xAK Shirogane Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Santos Maru fired at enemy troops
PA 75mm Pack How battery firing at xAK Santos Maru
PA 75mm Pack How battery firing at xAK Santos Maru
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Sub attack near Dipilog [Sardines] at 76,87
Japanese Ships
AKL Yamafuku Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-23
SS S-23 launches 4 torpedoes at AKL Yamafuku Maru
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,110
Japanese Ships
PB Chokai Maru
PB Yahonui Maru
PB Yahada Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at PB Chokai Maru
Tarpon diving deep ....
PB Yahonui Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,107
Japanese Ships
xAK Misaki Maru
Allied Ships
SS Dolphin
SS Dolphin launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Misaki Maru
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Morning Air attack on NRA 62nd Corps, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 38
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking KNIL VII Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL VII Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 4
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 10
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 5
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 77
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
186 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
15 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
15 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 27
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 3
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
96 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
24 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 22,568 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 6
Ki-44 I Tojo x 3
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 2
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 27
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 22568 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
27 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 22568 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 18
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 54
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 49
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
39 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 205th Division, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 3
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 12
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 15
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
78 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
15 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 83rd Lt "Corps" Division ...
Also attacking NRA 205th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 12th Army Group , at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 4
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 17
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 62nd Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 2nd Provisional Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 205th Division ...
Also attacking ROCAF 13th Type A Base Force ...
Also attacking 12th Army Group ...
Also attacking NRA 2nd Provisional Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on 12th Army Group , at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 40
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 26,568 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 12
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 6
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 22568 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 21
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 23,568 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 3
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 22568 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 10
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 48th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Sub attack near Cap St Jaques [Oil] at 60,73
Japanese Ships
PB VF Bien Dong 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC Ch 8
PB VF Bien Dong 2
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXII
SS RNN KXII launches 4 torpedoes at PB VF Bien Dong 1
RNN KXII bottoming out ....
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Zamboanga [Rubber] at 75,87
Japanese Ships
CL Kinu
AKL Somedono Maru
DMS Shimushu
Allied Ships
SS S-23
SS S-23 launches 4 torpedoes at CL Kinu
S-23 diving deep ....
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Shirogane Maru
xAK Santos Maru, Shell hits 3
xAK Shirogane Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Santos Maru fired at enemy troops
PA 75mm Pack How battery firing at xAK Santos Maru
PA 75mm Field Gun battery firing at xAK Santos Maru
PA 75mm Field Gun battery firing at xAK Santos Maru
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Ground combat at Papuri [Burma] (57,51)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1441 troops, 46 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 50
Defending force 877 troops, 10 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 37
Japanese adjusted assault: 60
Allied adjusted defense: 31
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding "Force" Regiment
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /1
Defending units:
IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
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Ground combat at 51,78 (near Kuantan [Malaya])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 4320 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 109
Defending force 926 troops, 14 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
Japanese adjusted assault: 38
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 38 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1277 casualties reported
Squads: 83 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 113 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 16 (16 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
Defending units:
IA 8th Brigade
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1549 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 58
Defending force 1018 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 34
Assaulting units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
Defending units:
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1312 troops, 14 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Defending force 2138 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Assaulting units:
NZ 34th Battalion
Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3898 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 176
Defending force 729 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 15
Assaulting units:
PA 61st Infantry/A Division
PA 61st Infantry/B Division
PA 7th Constabulary Regiment
PA 61st Infantry/C Division
USAAF Manila Base Force /1
Defending units:
Kure 1st SNLF /1
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Submarine attack near San Luis Obispo CA at 222,76
Japanese Ships
SS I-6
Allied Ships
xAK Alcoa Pennant, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Alcoa Pennant is sighted by SS I-6
SS I-6 launches 3 torpedoes at xAK Alcoa Pennant
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Night Air attack on Kuantan [Malaya] , at 51,79
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 9
No Allied losses
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Kuantan [Malaya] , at 51,79
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
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ASW attack near San Luis Obispo CA at 222,76
Japanese Ships
SS I-6, hits 1
Allied Ships
DMS Perry
SS I-6 launches 3 torpedoes at DMS Perry
I-6 bottoming out ....
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Perry cannot reach attack position over SS I-6
DMS Perry cannot reach attack position over SS I-6
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Dipilog [Sardines] at 77,87
Japanese Ships
CM Keiko Maru, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN O21
SS RNN O21 is sighted by escort
RNN O21 diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
SC CG Reliance
SS I-21 launches 2 torpedoes
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-66
Allied Ships
xAP President Taylor
DD Cummings
SS RO-66 launches 6 torpedoes at xAP President Taylor
DD Cummings attacking submerged sub ....
DD Cummings cannot establish contact with SS RO-66
DD Cummings loses contact with SS RO-66
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Katori
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
APD IJA Namikaze
CL Katori firing at AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
DD Yuzuki firing at AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
DD Kikuzuki firing at AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
DD Kikuzuki fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
TF 127 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi [Solomans], 114,137
Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost in surf during unload of 9th Ind Mixed B RCT
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 9th Ind Mixed B RCT
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost from landing craft during unload of 9th Ind Mixed B RCT /4
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Pre-Invasion action off Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
39 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Shirogane Maru
xAK Santos Maru
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
xAK Shirogane Maru firing at PA 61st Infantry/A Division
xAK Shirogane Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Santos Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Shirogane Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
TF 591 troops unloading over beach at Dipilog [Sardines], 78,88
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Kure 1st SNLF /3
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Invasion Support action off Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Shirogane Maru
xAK Santos Maru
xAK Shirogane Maru firing at PA 61st Infantry/A Division
xAK Shirogane Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Santos Maru fired at enemy troops
PA 75mm Pack How battery firing at xAK Santos Maru
PA 75mm Pack How battery firing at xAK Santos Maru
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Sub attack near Dipilog [Sardines] at 76,87
Japanese Ships
AKL Yamafuku Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-23
SS S-23 launches 4 torpedoes at AKL Yamafuku Maru
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,110
Japanese Ships
PB Chokai Maru
PB Yahonui Maru
PB Yahada Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at PB Chokai Maru
Tarpon diving deep ....
PB Yahonui Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,107
Japanese Ships
xAK Misaki Maru
Allied Ships
SS Dolphin
SS Dolphin launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Misaki Maru
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Morning Air attack on NRA 62nd Corps, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 38
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking KNIL VII Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL VII Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 4
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 10
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 5
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 77
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
186 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
15 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
15 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 27
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 3
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
96 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
24 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 22,568 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 6
Ki-44 I Tojo x 3
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 2
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 27
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 22568 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
27 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 22568 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 18
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 54
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 49
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
39 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 205th Division, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 3
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 12
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 15
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
78 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
15 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 83rd Lt "Corps" Division ...
Also attacking NRA 205th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 12th Army Group , at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 4
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 17
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 62nd Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 2nd Provisional Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 205th Division ...
Also attacking ROCAF 13th Type A Base Force ...
Also attacking 12th Army Group ...
Also attacking NRA 2nd Provisional Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on 12th Army Group , at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 40
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,78 , near Kuantan [Malaya]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 26,568 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 12
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 6
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 22568 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 21
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 23,568 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 3
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 22568 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 10
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 48th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Sub attack near Cap St Jaques [Oil] at 60,73
Japanese Ships
PB VF Bien Dong 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC Ch 8
PB VF Bien Dong 2
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXII
SS RNN KXII launches 4 torpedoes at PB VF Bien Dong 1
RNN KXII bottoming out ....
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Zamboanga [Rubber] at 75,87
Japanese Ships
CL Kinu
AKL Somedono Maru
DMS Shimushu
Allied Ships
SS S-23
SS S-23 launches 4 torpedoes at CL Kinu
S-23 diving deep ....
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Shirogane Maru
xAK Santos Maru, Shell hits 3
xAK Shirogane Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Santos Maru fired at enemy troops
PA 75mm Pack How battery firing at xAK Santos Maru
PA 75mm Field Gun battery firing at xAK Santos Maru
PA 75mm Field Gun battery firing at xAK Santos Maru
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Ground combat at Papuri [Burma] (57,51)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1441 troops, 46 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 50
Defending force 877 troops, 10 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 37
Japanese adjusted assault: 60
Allied adjusted defense: 31
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding "Force" Regiment
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /1
Defending units:
IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
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Ground combat at 51,78 (near Kuantan [Malaya])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 4320 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 109
Defending force 926 troops, 14 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
Japanese adjusted assault: 38
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 38 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1277 casualties reported
Squads: 83 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 113 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 16 (16 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
Defending units:
IA 8th Brigade
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1549 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 58
Defending force 1018 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 34
Assaulting units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
Defending units:
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1312 troops, 14 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Defending force 2138 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Assaulting units:
NZ 34th Battalion
Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3898 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 176
Defending force 729 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 15
Assaulting units:
PA 61st Infantry/A Division
PA 61st Infantry/B Division
PA 7th Constabulary Regiment
PA 61st Infantry/C Division
USAAF Manila Base Force /1
Defending units:
Kure 1st SNLF /1
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,107
Japanese Ships
PB Kaito Maru
PB Yahada Maru
Allied Ships
SS Pike
SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at PB Kaito Maru
PB Yahada Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 157,50, Range 4,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AKL Yubari Maru, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Kinsyo Maru #4, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Aylwin
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 3% moonlight: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages AKL Yubari Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages AKL Yubari Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages AKL Yubari Maru at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages AKL Yubari Maru at 9,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 157,51, Range 3,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Yura, Shell hits 8
xAK Hokusho Maru
xAK Iwaki Maru
xAK Ryugi Maru
Allied Ships
DD Dewey
Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 3% moonlight: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
DD Dewey engages CL Yura at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Dewey at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Dewey at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Dewey at 2,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Dewey at 2,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Hankow Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-35
xAK Hankow Maru is sighted by SS S-35
SS S-35 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Hankow Maru
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 157,51, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Sanuki Maru, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Fox
CL Memphis CL-13
Japanese ground losses:
1405 casualties reported
Squads: 17 destroyed, 48 disabled
Non Combat: 42 destroyed, 59 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 11 (3 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends unloading operations and begins to get underway
Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 3% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
xAK Sanuki Maru sunk by CL Memphis CL-13 at 2,000 yards
xAK Sanuki Maru sunk by CL Memphis CL-13 at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Submarine attack near Palmyra [Line Is] at 171,133
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
xAK J L Luckenbach, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK J L Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-21
SS I-21 attacking xAK J L Luckenbach on the surface
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Amphibious Assault at Nauru I [Guano] (127,128)
TF 411 troops unloading over beach at Nauru I [Guano], 127,128
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Tioman I [SE Malya] at 52,84, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Inazuma
xAK Azuma Maru
xAK Kinugasa Maru
Allied Ships
ML RN No. 362, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
ML RN No. 363, Shell hits 1
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 7,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages ML RN No. 363 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
ML RN No. 362 sunk by DD Inazuma at 8,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Riouw [Bintan I] at 51,85, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Mexico Maru
Allied Ships
ML RN No. 363, Shell hits 1
Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
ML RN No. 363 engages xAK Mexico Maru at 5,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Riouw [Bintan I] at 51,85, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Mexico Maru
Allied Ships
ML RN No. 363, Shell hits 2, on fire
Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
ML RN No. 363 engages xAK Mexico Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
ML RN No. 363 engages xAK Mexico Maru at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Oboro
DD Wakaba
Allied Ships
SS S-35, hits 2
SS S-35 is located by DD Shiratsuyu
S-35 bottoming out ....
DD Oboro fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba attacking submerged sub ....
DD Wakaba is out of ASW ammo
DD Wakaba is out of ASW ammo
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Oboro
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is located by DD Shiratsuyu
Tautog bottoming out ....
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 51,85
Japanese Ships
xAK Mexico Maru
Allied Ships
SS RNN O21
xAK Mexico Maru is sighted by SS RNN O21
SS RNN O21 attacking on the surface
SS RNN O21 breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Morning Air attack on 82nd Naval Guard Unit, at 98,131 (Kappa Kappa [Papua])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
24th Ind. Ftr Chu with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
5th Ftr Sentai with Ki-44 I Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Suva [Fiji] , at 132,160
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kappa Kappa [Papua] , at 98,131
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Ki-44 I Tojo x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 10000 feet
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Asanagi
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is located by APD IJA Asanagi
Tautog bottoming out ....
APD IJA Asanagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Asanagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Asanagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Asanagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Asanagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Mutsuki
DD Ariake
DD Tanikaze
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is sighted by escort
Tautog bottoming out ....
DD Ariake fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
Japanese Ships
AVD HTMS Meklong
AVD HTMS Tachin
APD IJA Tade
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Tachikaze
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
AVD HTMS Meklong fired at enemy troops
AVD HTMS Tachin fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Tade fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Aoi fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Shimakaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Tachikaze fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
TF 418 troops unloading over beach at Katha [N Burma], 61,43
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Pre-Invasion action off Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
Japanese Ships
xAKL Miyako Maru
xAKL Miyako Maru firing at 5th Burma Rifles Battalion
xAKL Miyako Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
TF 517 troops unloading over beach at Katha [N Burma], 61,43
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Ground combat at Nauru I [Guano] (127,128)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 125 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 4
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Nauru I [Guano] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), disruption(-)
Assaulting units:
Hogoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Kappa Kappa [Papua] (98,131)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2047 troops, 105 guns, 109 vehicles, Assault Value = 33
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 8
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kappa Kappa [Papua] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: fatigue(-)
Assaulting units:
82nd Naval Guard Unit
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
3rd 24cmHow HvyArty Field Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at Finschhafen [NE NG] (100,126)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1095 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 8
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Finschhafen [NE NG] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
83rd Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Kiska Island [AK] (157,51)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1441 troops, 3 guns, 28 vehicles, Assault Value = 63
Defending force 120 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Allied adjusted assault: 30
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 30 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
19th Combat Engineer Regiment
2/205th Coast AA Regiment
Kiska Weather Stn
Defending units:
Kinsyu M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Myitkyina [N Burma] (64,42)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1472 troops, 22 guns, 21 vehicles, Assault Value = 39
Defending force 55 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Allied adjusted assault: 9
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 9 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-), morale(-)
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
RAF 101st Base Force
7th BMP (Mandalay) Battalion
RAF 106th Base Force
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /1
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Ground combat at Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 481 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 1674 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 48
Allied adjusted assault: 0
Japanese adjusted defense: 59
Allied assault odds: 1 to 99
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: op mode(-), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
115 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
5th Burma Rifles Battalion
Defending units:
II./90th Infantry Battalion
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /2
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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,107
Japanese Ships
PB Kaito Maru
PB Yahada Maru
Allied Ships
SS Pike
SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at PB Kaito Maru
PB Yahada Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yahada Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Yahada Maru is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 157,50, Range 4,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AKL Yubari Maru, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Kinsyo Maru #4, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Aylwin
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 3% moonlight: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages E Kinsyo Maru #4 at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages AKL Yubari Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages AKL Yubari Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages AKL Yubari Maru at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages AKL Yubari Maru at 9,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 157,51, Range 3,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Yura, Shell hits 8
xAK Hokusho Maru
xAK Iwaki Maru
xAK Ryugi Maru
Allied Ships
DD Dewey
Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 3% moonlight: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
DD Dewey engages CL Yura at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Dewey at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Dewey at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Dewey at 2,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Dewey at 2,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Hankow Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-35
xAK Hankow Maru is sighted by SS S-35
SS S-35 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Hankow Maru
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 157,51, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Sanuki Maru, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Fox
CL Memphis CL-13
Japanese ground losses:
1405 casualties reported
Squads: 17 destroyed, 48 disabled
Non Combat: 42 destroyed, 59 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 11 (3 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends unloading operations and begins to get underway
Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 3% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Sanuki Maru at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
xAK Sanuki Maru sunk by CL Memphis CL-13 at 2,000 yards
xAK Sanuki Maru sunk by CL Memphis CL-13 at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Submarine attack near Palmyra [Line Is] at 171,133
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
xAK J L Luckenbach, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK J L Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-21
SS I-21 attacking xAK J L Luckenbach on the surface
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Amphibious Assault at Nauru I [Guano] (127,128)
TF 411 troops unloading over beach at Nauru I [Guano], 127,128
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Tioman I [SE Malya] at 52,84, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Inazuma
xAK Azuma Maru
xAK Kinugasa Maru
Allied Ships
ML RN No. 362, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
ML RN No. 363, Shell hits 1
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 7,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages ML RN No. 363 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
ML RN No. 362 sunk by DD Inazuma at 8,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Riouw [Bintan I] at 51,85, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Mexico Maru
Allied Ships
ML RN No. 363, Shell hits 1
Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
ML RN No. 363 engages xAK Mexico Maru at 5,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Riouw [Bintan I] at 51,85, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Mexico Maru
Allied Ships
ML RN No. 363, Shell hits 2, on fire
Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
ML RN No. 363 engages xAK Mexico Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
ML RN No. 363 engages xAK Mexico Maru at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Oboro
DD Wakaba
Allied Ships
SS S-35, hits 2
SS S-35 is located by DD Shiratsuyu
S-35 bottoming out ....
DD Oboro fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba attacking submerged sub ....
DD Wakaba is out of ASW ammo
DD Wakaba is out of ASW ammo
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Oboro
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is located by DD Shiratsuyu
Tautog bottoming out ....
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 51,85
Japanese Ships
xAK Mexico Maru
Allied Ships
SS RNN O21
xAK Mexico Maru is sighted by SS RNN O21
SS RNN O21 attacking on the surface
SS RNN O21 breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Morning Air attack on 82nd Naval Guard Unit, at 98,131 (Kappa Kappa [Papua])
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
24th Ind. Ftr Chu with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
5th Ftr Sentai with Ki-44 I Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Suva [Fiji] , at 132,160
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kappa Kappa [Papua] , at 98,131
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1
Ki-44 I Tojo x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 10000 feet
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Asanagi
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is located by APD IJA Asanagi
Tautog bottoming out ....
APD IJA Asanagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Asanagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Asanagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Asanagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Asanagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Mutsuki
DD Ariake
DD Tanikaze
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog is sighted by escort
Tautog bottoming out ....
DD Ariake fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
Japanese Ships
AVD HTMS Meklong
AVD HTMS Tachin
APD IJA Tade
APD IJA Aoi
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Tachikaze
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
AVD HTMS Meklong fired at enemy troops
AVD HTMS Tachin fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Tade fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Aoi fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Shimakaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Tachikaze fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
TF 418 troops unloading over beach at Katha [N Burma], 61,43
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Pre-Invasion action off Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
Japanese Ships
xAKL Miyako Maru
xAKL Miyako Maru firing at 5th Burma Rifles Battalion
xAKL Miyako Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
TF 517 troops unloading over beach at Katha [N Burma], 61,43
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Ground combat at Nauru I [Guano] (127,128)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 125 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 4
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Nauru I [Guano] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), disruption(-)
Assaulting units:
Hogoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Kappa Kappa [Papua] (98,131)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2047 troops, 105 guns, 109 vehicles, Assault Value = 33
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 8
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kappa Kappa [Papua] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: fatigue(-)
Assaulting units:
82nd Naval Guard Unit
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
3rd 24cmHow HvyArty Field Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at Finschhafen [NE NG] (100,126)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1095 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 8
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Finschhafen [NE NG] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
83rd Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Kiska Island [AK] (157,51)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1441 troops, 3 guns, 28 vehicles, Assault Value = 63
Defending force 120 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Allied adjusted assault: 30
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 30 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
19th Combat Engineer Regiment
2/205th Coast AA Regiment
Kiska Weather Stn
Defending units:
Kinsyu M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Myitkyina [N Burma] (64,42)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1472 troops, 22 guns, 21 vehicles, Assault Value = 39
Defending force 55 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Allied adjusted assault: 9
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 9 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-), morale(-)
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
RAF 101st Base Force
7th BMP (Mandalay) Battalion
RAF 106th Base Force
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /1
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Ground combat at Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 481 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 1674 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 48
Allied adjusted assault: 0
Japanese adjusted defense: 59
Allied assault odds: 1 to 99
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: op mode(-), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
115 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
5th Burma Rifles Battalion
Defending units:
II./90th Infantry Battalion
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /2
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Invasion Support action off Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Shirogane Maru
xAK Santos Maru
xAK Shirogane Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Santos Maru fired at enemy troops
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ASW attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 68,85
Japanese Ships
DMS Ishigaki
AD Gyoko Maru
AO Kyuko
Allied Ships
SS Permit
SS Permit launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Ishigaki
Permit diving deep ....
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Ishigaki is out of ASW ammo
DMS Ishigaki is out of ASW ammo
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Brisbane [QL] at 97,159
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Lady Isobel
xAKL AUS Lady Isobel is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 attacking on the surface
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
SC CG Reliance
Captain of SS I-21 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
I-21 diving deep ....
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Brisbane [QL] at 97,159
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Lady Isobel
xAKL AUS Lady Isobel is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes
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Invasion Support action off Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E Kiso Maru
xAK Santos Maru
E Kiso Maru fired at enemy troops
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,109
Japanese Ships
PB Hitora Maru
PB Daitei Maru
PB Genmei Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
Tarpon diving deep ....
PB Daitei Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Genmei Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Genmei Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Genmei Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Genmei Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Genmei Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Batao [Tawi Tawi] at 71,90
Japanese Ships
AKL Yamafuku Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIV
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
AKL Yamafuku Maru is sighted by SS RNN KXIV
SS RNN KXIV launches 4 torpedoes at AKL Yamafuku Maru
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ASW attack near Jolo I & Pata I at 73,88
Japanese Ships
DD Yamakaze
CL Mikuma
DD Minazuki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Akatsuki
Allied Ships
SS S-41
SS S-41 fails to launch torpedoes due to mechanical problems
S-41 diving deep ....
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
xAKL NEI Kampar
xAKL NEI Kampar is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 launches 2 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Channel Is [CA] at 222,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-5
Allied Ships
YP-241, Torpedo hits 3, heavy damage
SS I-5 launches 4 torpedoes
I-5 diving deep ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force, at 114,137 (Tulagi [Solomans])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty TB x 25
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
14 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking 2/1st Ind Coy Det 2 ...
Also attacking AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-38 Nick: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
Exped'nary Ftr Chu with Ki-38 Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
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Morning Air attack on CMF Robin+2/3 Coy , at 115,160 (Noumea [Nickel])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 15
B5N2 Kate TB x 26
D3A1 Val DB x 24
Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
B5N2 Kate TB: 6 destroyed
D3A1 Val DB: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
18th PG/6th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
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Morning Air attack on Noumea [Nickel] , at 115,160
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 16
Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 4 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
18th PG/6th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Morning Air attack on AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force, at 114,137 (Tulagi [Solomans])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 21
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 3
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 22
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 84th Corps, at 85,49 , near Hankow [Wuhan]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 35
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 39
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 6
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 12
Ki-30 Ann LB x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann LB x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 81st/III Naval Guard Unit, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 13
LVA B-339D Buffalo x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 2 destroyed by flak
LVA B-339D Buffalo: 2 destroyed
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Hiryu-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
Ryujo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
Junyo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1 ...
Also attacking 81st/III Naval Guard Unit ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Noumea [Nickel] , at 115,160
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 19
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Noumea [Nickel] , at 115,160
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 53
B5N2 Kate TB x 68
D3A1 Val DB x 79
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
24 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
24 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
14 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
14 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NZ 23rd Pioneer Coy ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking RAAF 3rd Base Force /1 ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking FF Noumea Detachmnt ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking FF Noumea Detachmnt ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 40
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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ASW attack near Brunei at 65,87
Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #6
xAK Midori Maru
xAK Toho Maru
xAKL Sasago Maru
xAKL Hinko Maru
PB VF Bien Dong 8
PB Shonon Maru #10
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty is sighted by escort
RN Trusty bottoming out ....
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
34 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Manyo Maru, Shell hits 1
CM Myoken Maru
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Numakaze
APD IJA Yukaze
APD IJA Akikaze
APD IJA Hakaze
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
KNIL 120mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Manyo Maru at 6,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Numakaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Yukaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Akikaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Hakaze fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
TF 334 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan [Oil/Bor], 67,91
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 44th Road Const Co /3
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 15th Nav Gd /7
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Ground combat at Noumea [Nickel] (115,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 13355 troops, 180 guns, 62 vehicles, Assault Value = 419
Defending force 4745 troops, 78 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 203
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 484
Allied adjusted defense: 427
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
282 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 36 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
202 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Assaulting units:
46th Drft "Brigade" Division
Sasebo 1&2 Cmb SNLF
Defending units:
NZ 2nd Brigade
RAAF 3rd Base Force /1
NZ 23rd Pioneer Coy
CMF Robin+2/3 Coy
FF Noumea Detachmnt
NZ 1st Southland Battalion
NZ Nelson and Marlb Bn /2
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Ground combat at 85,49 (near Hankow [Wuhan])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 17656 troops, 194 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 507
Defending force 3413 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 97
Japanese adjusted assault: 806
Allied adjusted defense: 8
Japanese assault odds: 100 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
100 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1327 casualties reported
Squads: 55 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 55 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 31 (9 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
RGC 1st Capital Division
17th C Ind. Mixed Brigade
RGC 27th Route Division
Defending units:
NRA 84th Corps
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Ground combat at 112,30 (near Kuluqi [Manchukuo])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5789 troops, 68 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 148
Defending force 340 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Japanese adjusted assault: 110
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 110 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
204 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 35 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
3rd Cavalry "Bgd" Brigade
IMA 14th Cav "Rgt" Battalion
Defending units:
3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion
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Ground combat at 91,46 (near Suchow [E China])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 2674 troops, 22 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 281
Defending force 2515 troops, 56 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 7
Japanese adjusted assault: 150
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 150 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3255 casualties reported
Squads: 169 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 127 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 61 (61 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3
Assaulting units:
3rd PkB Ind Mixed Brigade
NCPC 24th Route Brigade
Defending units:
NRA 12th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
NRA 48th Corps
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Ground combat at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3054 troops, 55 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 149
Defending force 229 troops, 2 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Japanese adjusted assault: 118
Allied adjusted defense: 13
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tulagi [Solomans] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
138 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 26 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
Defending units:
AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
2/1st Ind Coy Det 2
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Ground combat at Chengchow [Yellw R] (88,44)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2527 troops, 14 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 351
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 41
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 41 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Chengchow [Yellw R] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
RGC 7th Temp Division
RGC 15th Temp Division
Ikaiei SNLF
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1570 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 59
Defending force 3262 troops, 143 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 71
Assaulting units:
KNIL VII Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL SE Borneo Bn /1
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
Defending units:
44th Road Const Co
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
15th Naval Guard Unit
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1312 troops, 14 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Defending force 2138 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Assaulting units:
NZ 34th Battalion
Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
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Invasion Support action off Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Shirogane Maru
xAK Santos Maru
xAK Shirogane Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Santos Maru fired at enemy troops
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ASW attack near Jesselton [BNoBNEO] at 68,85
Japanese Ships
DMS Ishigaki
AD Gyoko Maru
AO Kyuko
Allied Ships
SS Permit
SS Permit launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Ishigaki
Permit diving deep ....
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Ishigaki is out of ASW ammo
DMS Ishigaki is out of ASW ammo
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Brisbane [QL] at 97,159
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Lady Isobel
xAKL AUS Lady Isobel is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 attacking on the surface
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
SC CG Reliance
Captain of SS I-21 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
I-21 diving deep ....
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Brisbane [QL] at 97,159
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Lady Isobel
xAKL AUS Lady Isobel is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes
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Invasion Support action off Dipilog [Sardines] (78,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E Kiso Maru
xAK Santos Maru
E Kiso Maru fired at enemy troops
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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,109
Japanese Ships
PB Hitora Maru
PB Daitei Maru
PB Genmei Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
Tarpon diving deep ....
PB Daitei Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Genmei Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Genmei Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Genmei Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Genmei Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Genmei Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Genmei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Batao [Tawi Tawi] at 71,90
Japanese Ships
AKL Yamafuku Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIV
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
AKL Yamafuku Maru is sighted by SS RNN KXIV
SS RNN KXIV launches 4 torpedoes at AKL Yamafuku Maru
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ASW attack near Jolo I & Pata I at 73,88
Japanese Ships
DD Yamakaze
CL Mikuma
DD Minazuki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Akatsuki
Allied Ships
SS S-41
SS S-41 fails to launch torpedoes due to mechanical problems
S-41 diving deep ....
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-17
Allied Ships
xAKL NEI Kampar
xAKL NEI Kampar is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 launches 2 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Channel Is [CA] at 222,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-5
Allied Ships
YP-241, Torpedo hits 3, heavy damage
SS I-5 launches 4 torpedoes
I-5 diving deep ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force, at 114,137 (Tulagi [Solomans])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty TB x 25
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
14 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking 2/1st Ind Coy Det 2 ...
Also attacking AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-38 Nick: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
Exped'nary Ftr Chu with Ki-38 Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
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Morning Air attack on CMF Robin+2/3 Coy , at 115,160 (Noumea [Nickel])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 15
B5N2 Kate TB x 26
D3A1 Val DB x 24
Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
B5N2 Kate TB: 6 destroyed
D3A1 Val DB: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
9 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
18th PG/6th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
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Morning Air attack on Noumea [Nickel] , at 115,160
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 16
Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 4 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
18th PG/6th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Morning Air attack on AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force, at 114,137 (Tulagi [Solomans])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 21
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 3
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 22
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 25th Corps, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 84th Corps, at 85,49 , near Hankow [Wuhan]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 35
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 39
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 48th Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 6
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 12
Ki-30 Ann LB x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann LB x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann LB bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 112,30 , near Kuluqi [Manchukuo]
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann DB x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 81st/III Naval Guard Unit, at 67,91 (Tarakan [Oil/Bor])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 13
LVA B-339D Buffalo x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 2 destroyed by flak
LVA B-339D Buffalo: 2 destroyed
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Hiryu-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
Ryujo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
Junyo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1 ...
Also attacking 81st/III Naval Guard Unit ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Noumea [Nickel] , at 115,160
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 19
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Noumea [Nickel] , at 115,160
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 53
B5N2 Kate TB x 68
D3A1 Val DB x 79
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
24 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
24 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
14 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
14 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NZ 23rd Pioneer Coy ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking RAAF 3rd Base Force /1 ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking FF Noumea Detachmnt ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking FF Noumea Detachmnt ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
Also attacking NZ 2nd Brigade ...
Also attacking CMF Robin+2/3 Coy ...
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 12th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 40
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 12th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 85th Corps ...
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on NRA 85th Corps, at 91,46 , near Suchow [E China]
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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ASW attack near Brunei at 65,87
Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #6
xAK Midori Maru
xAK Toho Maru
xAKL Sasago Maru
xAKL Hinko Maru
PB VF Bien Dong 8
PB Shonon Maru #10
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty is sighted by escort
RN Trusty bottoming out ....
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB VF Bien Dong 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
34 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Manyo Maru, Shell hits 1
CM Myoken Maru
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Numakaze
APD IJA Yukaze
APD IJA Akikaze
APD IJA Hakaze
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
KNIL 120mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Manyo Maru at 6,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze firing to suppress enemy battery at 6,000 yards
APD IJA Shimakaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Numakaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Yukaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Akikaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Hakaze fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
TF 334 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan [Oil/Bor], 67,91
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 44th Road Const Co /3
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 15th Nav Gd /7
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Ground combat at Noumea [Nickel] (115,160)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 13355 troops, 180 guns, 62 vehicles, Assault Value = 419
Defending force 4745 troops, 78 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 203
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 484
Allied adjusted defense: 427
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
282 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 36 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
202 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Assaulting units:
46th Drft "Brigade" Division
Sasebo 1&2 Cmb SNLF
Defending units:
NZ 2nd Brigade
RAAF 3rd Base Force /1
NZ 23rd Pioneer Coy
CMF Robin+2/3 Coy
FF Noumea Detachmnt
NZ 1st Southland Battalion
NZ Nelson and Marlb Bn /2
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Ground combat at 85,49 (near Hankow [Wuhan])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 17656 troops, 194 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 507
Defending force 3413 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 97
Japanese adjusted assault: 806
Allied adjusted defense: 8
Japanese assault odds: 100 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
100 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1327 casualties reported
Squads: 55 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 55 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 31 (9 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
RGC 1st Capital Division
17th C Ind. Mixed Brigade
RGC 27th Route Division
Defending units:
NRA 84th Corps
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Ground combat at 112,30 (near Kuluqi [Manchukuo])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5789 troops, 68 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 148
Defending force 340 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Japanese adjusted assault: 110
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 110 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
204 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 35 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
3rd Cavalry "Bgd" Brigade
IMA 14th Cav "Rgt" Battalion
Defending units:
3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion
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Ground combat at 91,46 (near Suchow [E China])
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 2674 troops, 22 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 281
Defending force 2515 troops, 56 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 7
Japanese adjusted assault: 150
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 150 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3255 casualties reported
Squads: 169 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 127 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 61 (61 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3
Assaulting units:
3rd PkB Ind Mixed Brigade
NCPC 24th Route Brigade
Defending units:
NRA 12th Corps
NRA 85th Corps
NRA 48th Corps
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Ground combat at Tulagi [Solomans] (114,137)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3054 troops, 55 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 149
Defending force 229 troops, 2 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Japanese adjusted assault: 118
Allied adjusted defense: 13
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tulagi [Solomans] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
138 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 26 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
9th Ind Mixed B Regimental Combat Team
Defending units:
AA Tulagi HQ & Det Base Force
2/1st Ind Coy Det 2
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Ground combat at Chengchow [Yellw R] (88,44)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2527 troops, 14 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 351
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 41
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 41 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Chengchow [Yellw R] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
RGC 7th Temp Division
RGC 15th Temp Division
Ikaiei SNLF
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1570 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 59
Defending force 3262 troops, 143 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 71
Assaulting units:
KNIL VII Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL SE Borneo Bn /1
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
Defending units:
44th Road Const Co
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
15th Naval Guard Unit
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1312 troops, 14 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Defending force 2138 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Assaulting units:
NZ 34th Battalion
Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
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Test 5 ALPHA 18 Feb 42 Battle off Kiska!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 18, 42
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 156,51, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Syoka Maru, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Sydney Maru #2
xAK Sumanoura Maru
xAK Maya Maru
xAK Rokko Maru, Shell hits 3
xAK Ayato Maru
xAK Chihaya Maru, Shell hits 9, heavy fires
xAK Eli Maru
xAK Hohuku Maru
xAK Hokutatsu Maru
xAK Izumo Maru, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Kashiwara Maru, Shell hits 8, on fire
xAK Ryuyo Maru
Allied Ships
AMC RCN Prince Henry
CL Erie GB, Shell hits 4
CL Charleston GB
Japanese ground losses:
365 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 79 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 26 (1 destroyed, 25 disabled)
Poor visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Hickman B. crosses the 'T'
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Ryuyo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Kashiwara Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Izumo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Chihaya Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Syoka Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Rokko Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Izumo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Chihaya Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Izumo Maru at 3,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Hokutatsu Maru at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Kashiwara Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Izumo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Chihaya Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Rokko Maru at 3,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Rokko Maru at 3,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 156,51, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Syoka Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Sydney Maru #2
xAK Sumanoura Maru
xAK Maya Maru
xAK Rokko Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
xAK Ayato Maru
xAK Chihaya Maru, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Eli Maru
xAK Hohuku Maru
xAK Hokutatsu Maru
xAK Izumo Maru, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
xAK Kashiwara Maru, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Ryuyo Maru, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
AMC RCN Prince Henry
CL Erie GB
CL Charleston GB, Shell hits 1
Japanese ground losses:
584 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 64 destroyed, 78 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 22 (10 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Vehicles lost 66 (33 destroyed, 33 disabled)
Poor visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Ryuyo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Ryuyo Maru at 2,000 yards
xAK Izumo Maru sunk by CL Charleston GB at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Ryuyo Maru at 3,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Rokko Maru at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Ryuyo Maru at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Ryuyo Maru at 4,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Chihaya Maru at 4,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Kashiwara Maru at 4,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Invasion Support action off Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAKL Miyako Maru
xAKL Miyako Maru fired at enemy troops
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Submarine attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,74
Japanese Ships
AKE Soya
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
AKE Soya is sighted by SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty launches 2 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-26
Allied Ships
DD Fanning
SS I-26 launches 5 torpedoes
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 51,85
Japanese Ships
xAK Yamaura Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN O21
xAK Yamaura Maru is sighted by SS RNN O21
SS RNN O21 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Yamaura Maru
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ASW attack near Samarinda [Bor] at 65,96
Japanese Ships
DD Hatakaze
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXI
SS RNN KXI is sighted by escort
RNN KXI bottoming out ....
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Tongatapu [Tonga] at 138,168
Japanese Ships
SS RO-68
Allied Ships
xAP NZ Waiwera
xAP NZ Waiwera is sighted by SS RO-68
SS RO-68 launches 4 torpedoes
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 157,51, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake FR: 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
CL Yura, Shell hits 17, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Hokusho Maru, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
xAK Iwaki Maru, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
xAK Ryugi Maru, Shell hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD Dewey
DD Aylwin
DD Fox
CL Memphis CL-13
Japanese ground losses:
2082 casualties reported
Squads: 29 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 65 destroyed, 222 disabled
Engineers: 13 destroyed, 26 disabled
Guns lost 6 (4 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 15,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Fox at 15,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 15,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 15,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Fox at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 7,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 7,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 8,000 yards
DD Fox engages CL Yura at 8,000 yards
DD Dewey engages CL Yura at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 7,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 7,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CL Yura sunk by CL Memphis CL-13 at 8,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 18,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 22,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 22,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 156,51, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Teiryu Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
xAK Kuretake Maru
xAK Kuroshio Maru
xAK Meiten Maru
Allied Ships
AMC RCN Prince Henry
CL Erie GB
CL Charleston GB
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Teiryu Maru at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Meiten Maru at 15,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Teiryu Maru at 15,000 yards
Hickman B. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Teiryu Maru at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Buayan [Mndnao] at 79,95
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC South Sea 108
Allied Ships
SS S-27
Captain of SS S-27 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-71
Allied Ships
AM Kingfisher, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS I-71 launches 3 torpedoes
I-71 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Kotoku Maru
Allied Ships
SS Narwhal
SS Narwhal is sighted by xAK Kotoku Maru
SS Narwhal launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kotoku Maru
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Sub attack near Kingston-Norfolk I at 113,170
Japanese Ships
SS I-8
Allied Ships
DD Hughes
AP W.A. Holbrook
SS I-8 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Hughes
I-8 bottoming out ....
DD Hughes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hughes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hughes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hughes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hughes fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on 5th Burma Rifles Battalion, at 61,43 (Katha [N Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 36
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 6
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 10 damaged
Ki-38 Nick: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
36 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
No.135 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Taung Gyi [C Burma] , at 59,48
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 5
Ki-38 Nick x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Samarinda [Bor] at 65,96
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
xAK Taifuku Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 100 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 242 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Det B Chu with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ib Oscar: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
RTAF 50 Sqdn/35 Wng with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kiska Island [AK] at 157,50
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
CL Charleston GB, Bomb hits 11, heavy fires
CL Erie GB, Bomb hits 12, and is sunk
AMC RCN Prince Henry, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Charleston GB
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AMC RCN Prince Henry
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Erie GB
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kiska Island [AK] at 158,51
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
YP-92, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
14 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring YP-92
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Samarinda [Bor] at 65,96
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Hakkaisan Maru, Bomb hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 100 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 242 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Det B Chu with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kiska Island [AK] at 157,50
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
CL Charleston GB, Bomb hits 11, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Charleston GB
Massive explosion on CL Charleston GB
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Afternoon Air attack on 19th Combat Engineer Regiment, at 157,51 (Kiska Island [AK])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 17
D3A1 Val DB x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val DB: 1 damaged
D3A1 Val DB: 4 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Mogamigawa Maru
Allied Ships
SS Narwhal
SS Narwhal is sighted by xAK Mogamigawa Maru
SS Narwhal launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Mogamigawa Maru
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Amphibious Assault at Lifou [Sandalwood] (116,159)
TF 370 troops unloading over beach at Lifou [Sandalwood], 116,159
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Ground combat at Balikpapan [Oil] (64,97)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 6159 troops, 91 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 229
Defending force 1529 troops, 43 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
Japanese adjusted assault: 155
Allied adjusted defense: 45
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
312 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 38 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
13th Garrison Brigade
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
1st Mxd ArtyMortar Battalion
Defending units:
KNIL VI (-) Battalion
LVA Balikpapan Base Force
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Ground combat at Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1404 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 48
Defending force 329 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Japanese adjusted assault: 70
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 70 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Katha [N Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
II./90th Infantry Battalion
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /2
Defending units:
5th Burma Rifles Battalion
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Ground combat at Kiska Island [AK] (157,51)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 1435 troops, 3 guns, 28 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Defending force 80 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Allied adjusted assault: 54
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 54 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
113 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
19th Combat Engineer Regiment
2/205th Coast AA Regiment
Kiska Weather Stn
Defending units:
Kinsyu M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Myitkyina [N Burma] (64,42)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 1468 troops, 22 guns, 21 vehicles, Assault Value = 40
Defending force 40 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Allied adjusted assault: 30
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 30 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), morale(-)
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
RAF 101st Base Force
7th BMP (Mandalay) Battalion
RAF 106th Base Force
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /1
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 156,51, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Syoka Maru, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Sydney Maru #2
xAK Sumanoura Maru
xAK Maya Maru
xAK Rokko Maru, Shell hits 3
xAK Ayato Maru
xAK Chihaya Maru, Shell hits 9, heavy fires
xAK Eli Maru
xAK Hohuku Maru
xAK Hokutatsu Maru
xAK Izumo Maru, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Kashiwara Maru, Shell hits 8, on fire
xAK Ryuyo Maru
Allied Ships
AMC RCN Prince Henry
CL Erie GB, Shell hits 4
CL Charleston GB
Japanese ground losses:
365 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 79 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 26 (1 destroyed, 25 disabled)
Poor visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Hickman B. crosses the 'T'
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Ryuyo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Kashiwara Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Izumo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Chihaya Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Syoka Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Rokko Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Izumo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Chihaya Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Izumo Maru at 3,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Hokutatsu Maru at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Kashiwara Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Izumo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Chihaya Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Rokko Maru at 3,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Rokko Maru at 3,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 156,51, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Syoka Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Sydney Maru #2
xAK Sumanoura Maru
xAK Maya Maru
xAK Rokko Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
xAK Ayato Maru
xAK Chihaya Maru, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Eli Maru
xAK Hohuku Maru
xAK Hokutatsu Maru
xAK Izumo Maru, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
xAK Kashiwara Maru, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Ryuyo Maru, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
AMC RCN Prince Henry
CL Erie GB
CL Charleston GB, Shell hits 1
Japanese ground losses:
584 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 64 destroyed, 78 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 22 (10 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Vehicles lost 66 (33 destroyed, 33 disabled)
Poor visibility due to Rain with 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Ryuyo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Ryuyo Maru at 2,000 yards
xAK Izumo Maru sunk by CL Charleston GB at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Ryuyo Maru at 3,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Rokko Maru at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Ryuyo Maru at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Ryuyo Maru at 4,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Chihaya Maru at 4,000 yards
CL Charleston GB engages xAK Kashiwara Maru at 4,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Invasion Support action off Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAKL Miyako Maru
xAKL Miyako Maru fired at enemy troops
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Submarine attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,74
Japanese Ships
AKE Soya
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
AKE Soya is sighted by SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty launches 2 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-26
Allied Ships
DD Fanning
SS I-26 launches 5 torpedoes
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 51,85
Japanese Ships
xAK Yamaura Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS RNN O21
xAK Yamaura Maru is sighted by SS RNN O21
SS RNN O21 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Yamaura Maru
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ASW attack near Samarinda [Bor] at 65,96
Japanese Ships
DD Hatakaze
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXI
SS RNN KXI is sighted by escort
RNN KXI bottoming out ....
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Tongatapu [Tonga] at 138,168
Japanese Ships
SS RO-68
Allied Ships
xAP NZ Waiwera
xAP NZ Waiwera is sighted by SS RO-68
SS RO-68 launches 4 torpedoes
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 157,51, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake FR: 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
CL Yura, Shell hits 17, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Hokusho Maru, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
xAK Iwaki Maru, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
xAK Ryugi Maru, Shell hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD Dewey
DD Aylwin
DD Fox
CL Memphis CL-13
Japanese ground losses:
2082 casualties reported
Squads: 29 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 65 destroyed, 222 disabled
Engineers: 13 destroyed, 26 disabled
Guns lost 6 (4 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 15,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Fox at 15,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 15,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 15,000 yards
CL Yura engages DD Fox at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 7,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 7,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 8,000 yards
DD Fox engages CL Yura at 8,000 yards
DD Dewey engages CL Yura at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Yura engages CL Memphis CL-13 at 7,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages CL Yura at 7,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CL Yura sunk by CL Memphis CL-13 at 8,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Fox engages xAK Hokusho Maru at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Ryugi Maru at 18,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 22,000 yards
CL Memphis CL-13 engages xAK Iwaki Maru at 22,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kiska Island [AK] at 156,51, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAK Teiryu Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
xAK Kuretake Maru
xAK Kuroshio Maru
xAK Meiten Maru
Allied Ships
AMC RCN Prince Henry
CL Erie GB
CL Charleston GB
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Teiryu Maru at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Meiten Maru at 15,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Teiryu Maru at 15,000 yards
Hickman B. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CL Erie GB engages xAK Teiryu Maru at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Buayan [Mndnao] at 79,95
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC South Sea 108
Allied Ships
SS S-27
Captain of SS S-27 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-71
Allied Ships
AM Kingfisher, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS I-71 launches 3 torpedoes
I-71 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Kotoku Maru
Allied Ships
SS Narwhal
SS Narwhal is sighted by xAK Kotoku Maru
SS Narwhal launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kotoku Maru
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Sub attack near Kingston-Norfolk I at 113,170
Japanese Ships
SS I-8
Allied Ships
DD Hughes
AP W.A. Holbrook
SS I-8 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Hughes
I-8 bottoming out ....
DD Hughes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hughes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hughes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hughes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hughes fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on 5th Burma Rifles Battalion, at 61,43 (Katha [N Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 36
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 6
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-80 I Helen ICB: 10 damaged
Ki-38 Nick: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
36 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
No.135 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Taung Gyi [C Burma] , at 59,48
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 5
Ki-38 Nick x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Samarinda [Bor] at 65,96
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA Martin 166 GP: 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
xAK Taifuku Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 100 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 242 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Det B Chu with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on RTA Mech Cav "Div" Brigade, at 59,48 (Taung Gyi [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ib Oscar: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
RTAF 50 Sqdn/35 Wng with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kiska Island [AK] at 157,50
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
CL Charleston GB, Bomb hits 11, heavy fires
CL Erie GB, Bomb hits 12, and is sunk
AMC RCN Prince Henry, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Charleston GB
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AMC RCN Prince Henry
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Erie GB
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kiska Island [AK] at 158,51
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
YP-92, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
14 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring YP-92
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Samarinda [Bor] at 65,96
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
LVA Martin 166 GP x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Hakkaisan Maru, Bomb hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x LVA Martin 166 GP bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 100 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 242 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Det B Chu with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kiska Island [AK] at 157,50
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
CL Charleston GB, Bomb hits 11, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Charleston GB
Massive explosion on CL Charleston GB
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Afternoon Air attack on 19th Combat Engineer Regiment, at 157,51 (Kiska Island [AK])
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 17
D3A1 Val DB x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val DB: 1 damaged
D3A1 Val DB: 4 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Submarine attack near Luganville [N Heb] at 120,150
Japanese Ships
xAK Mogamigawa Maru
Allied Ships
SS Narwhal
SS Narwhal is sighted by xAK Mogamigawa Maru
SS Narwhal launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Mogamigawa Maru
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Amphibious Assault at Lifou [Sandalwood] (116,159)
TF 370 troops unloading over beach at Lifou [Sandalwood], 116,159
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Ground combat at Balikpapan [Oil] (64,97)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 6159 troops, 91 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 229
Defending force 1529 troops, 43 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
Japanese adjusted assault: 155
Allied adjusted defense: 45
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
312 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 38 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
13th Garrison Brigade
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
1st Mxd ArtyMortar Battalion
Defending units:
KNIL VI (-) Battalion
LVA Balikpapan Base Force
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Ground combat at Katha [N Burma] (61,43)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1404 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 48
Defending force 329 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Japanese adjusted assault: 70
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 70 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Katha [N Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
II./90th Infantry Battalion
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /2
Defending units:
5th Burma Rifles Battalion
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Ground combat at Kiska Island [AK] (157,51)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 1435 troops, 3 guns, 28 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Defending force 80 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Allied adjusted assault: 54
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 54 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
113 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
19th Combat Engineer Regiment
2/205th Coast AA Regiment
Kiska Weather Stn
Defending units:
Kinsyu M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Myitkyina [N Burma] (64,42)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 1468 troops, 22 guns, 21 vehicles, Assault Value = 40
Defending force 40 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Allied adjusted assault: 30
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 30 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), morale(-)
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
RAF 101st Base Force
7th BMP (Mandalay) Battalion
RAF 106th Base Force
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /1
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Numakaze
APD IJA Yukaze
APD IJA Akikaze
APD IJA Hakaze
Allied ground losses:
1 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at APD IJA Numakaze
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at APD IJA Yukaze
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at APD IJA Akikaze
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at APD IJA Hakaze
APD IJA Shimakaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Yukaze fired at enemy troops
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Submarine attack near Tawau [BrNoBorneo] at 70,91
Japanese Ships
xAK Fukko Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-39
xAK Fukko Maru is sighted by SS S-39
SS S-39 fails to launch torpedoes due to mechanical problems
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
SC CG Tiger
SS I-16 launches 2 torpedoes
I-16 diving deep ....
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Tiger attacking submerged sub ....
SC CG Tiger is out of ASW ammo
SC CG Tiger is out of ASW ammo
SC CG Tiger is out of ASW ammo
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 65,86
Japanese Ships
DM Usugumo
TB HTMS Surasdra
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty launches 2 torpedoes at DM Usugumo
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Tapul I [S Is] at 72,92
Japanese Ships
CL Yura
CL Nagara
CL Mogami
DD Minazuki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Akatsuki
Allied Ships
SS Shark
SS Shark is sighted by escort
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 114,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
AMC NZ Monowai
SS I-21 is sighted by escort
AMC NZ Monowai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMC NZ Monowai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMC NZ Monowai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMC NZ Monowai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMC NZ Monowai fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
SC CG Reliance
SS I-21 is sighted by escort
I-21 diving deep ....
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 4
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 9
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim I GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Phitsanulok Prov , at 58,57
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Sub attack near Tapul I [S Is] at 72,92
Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki
CL Mogami
DD Minazuki
DD Ikazuchi
Allied Ships
SS Shark, hits 1
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at DD Akatsuki
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
36 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Shimakaze
CM Myoken Maru
xAK Nittai Maru
xAK Meigen Maru
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
23 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Aso Maru #3
APD IJA Shimakaze, Shell hits 1
CM Myoken Maru
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Aso Maru #3 at 12,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun battery firing at APD IJA Shimakaze
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ASW attack near Batao [Tawi Tawi] at 71,89
Japanese Ships
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIV
SS RNN KXIV launches 2 torpedoes at DD Asagumo
RNN KXIV diving deep ....
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Tapul I [S Is] at 72,89
Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Asagumo
Allied Ships
SS S-41
SS S-41 fails to launch torpedoes due to mechanical problems
S-41 diving deep ....
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Asagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Kudat [Copra] at 69,84
Japanese Ships
PB Kiko Maru
PB Kembu Maru
PB Muroran Maru
Allied Ships
SS Stingray
SS Stingray is sighted by escort
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 86 encounters mine field at Brunei (65,87)
Japanese Ships
PB VF Bien Dong 6
PB VF Bien Dong 5
PB VF Bien Dong 4
PB VF Bien Dong 3
7 mines cleared
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Morning Air attack on AA PM HQ & RAAF Base Force, at 98,130 (Port Moresby)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 3
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy: 1 damaged
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
20th PS (P) with P-40E Warhawk (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
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Morning Air attack on AA PM HQ & RAAF Base Force, at 98,130 (Port Moresby)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 8
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
20th PS (P) with P-40E Warhawk (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Tarakan [Oil/Bor] , at 67,91
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 48
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA B-339D Buffalo x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA B-339D Buffalo: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
38 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
LVA Ambon Ptl with LVA B-339D Buffalo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
LVA GV-1 with LVA B-339D Buffalo (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-38 Nick: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
Exped'nary Ftr Chu with Ki-38 Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Noumea [Nickel] , at 115,160
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 56
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
12 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division, at 90,45 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 111
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
91 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 11 (8 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
16 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
16 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 205th Division, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 10
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 23
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 83rd Lt "Corps" Division ...
Also attacking NRA 205th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 62nd Corps, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 10
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 12
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 12
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
77 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 2nd Provisional Corps ...
Also attacking ROCAF 13th Type A Base Force ...
Also attacking 12th Army Group ...
Also attacking NRA 62nd Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 2nd Provisional Corps ...
Also attacking ROCAF 13th Type A Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 84th Corps, at 85,48 , near Hsin Yang [MothrRd]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 35
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division, at 90,45 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 8
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 14
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
14 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 205th Division, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 1
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 19
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg, 2 x 4x20 lb GP G&C Pkg
4 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg, 2 x 4x20 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
84 Chu/21 Sen(-) with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 26th Draft AA Regiment, at 56,61 (Ayuthia Province)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 12
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hudson III (LR): 2 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 21st B Ind Mixed Brigade, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 11
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
5 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 13
P-40E Warhawk x 10
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 21st B Ind Mixed Brigade, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 205th Division, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
18 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Shimakaze, Shell hits 3
CM Myoken Maru
xAK Azuchisan Maru
KNIL 75mm CD Gun battery firing at APD IJA Shimakaze
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Ground combat at Pegu [C Burma] (55,53)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 14294 troops, 167 guns, 28 vehicles, Assault Value = 500
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 321
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 321 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Pegu [C Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
III./90th Infantry Battalion
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
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Ground combat at Dumaguete [Negros] (78,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3878 troops, 46 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 131
Defending force 1721 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 71
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 98
Allied adjusted defense: 31
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Dumaguete [Negros] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1910 casualties reported
Squads: 130 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 104 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 42 (42 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
1st Assault Engineer Regiment
Kure 2nd SNLF SNLF
Defending units:
PA 81st(-) Infantry Division
PA 12th Base Force
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Ground combat at Kudat [Copra] (69,85)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 2173 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Defending force 73 troops, 0 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Japanese adjusted assault: 22
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 22 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kudat [Copra] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
108 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1672 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 63
Defending force 10044 troops, 229 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 275
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
LVA Tarakan Base Force
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL SE Borneo Bn /1
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
Defending units:
44th Road Const Co
Kure 1st SNLF
JAAF 4th Airfield Construction Battalion
Sasebo 8th SNLF
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
15th Naval Guard Unit
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1304 troops, 14 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Defending force 2138 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Assaulting units:
NZ 34th Battalion
Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Shimakaze
APD IJA Numakaze
APD IJA Yukaze
APD IJA Akikaze
APD IJA Hakaze
Allied ground losses:
1 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at APD IJA Numakaze
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at APD IJA Yukaze
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at APD IJA Akikaze
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion firing at APD IJA Hakaze
APD IJA Shimakaze fired at enemy troops
APD IJA Yukaze fired at enemy troops
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Submarine attack near Tawau [BrNoBorneo] at 70,91
Japanese Ships
xAK Fukko Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-39
xAK Fukko Maru is sighted by SS S-39
SS S-39 fails to launch torpedoes due to mechanical problems
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
SC CG Tiger
SS I-16 launches 2 torpedoes
I-16 diving deep ....
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Tiger attacking submerged sub ....
SC CG Tiger is out of ASW ammo
SC CG Tiger is out of ASW ammo
SC CG Tiger is out of ASW ammo
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 65,86
Japanese Ships
DM Usugumo
TB HTMS Surasdra
Allied Ships
SS RN Trusty
SS RN Trusty launches 2 torpedoes at DM Usugumo
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Surasdra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Tapul I [S Is] at 72,92
Japanese Ships
CL Yura
CL Nagara
CL Mogami
DD Minazuki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Akatsuki
Allied Ships
SS Shark
SS Shark is sighted by escort
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 114,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
AMC NZ Monowai
SS I-21 is sighted by escort
AMC NZ Monowai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMC NZ Monowai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMC NZ Monowai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMC NZ Monowai fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMC NZ Monowai fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
SC CG Reliance
SS I-21 is sighted by escort
I-21 diving deep ....
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 4
Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Malacca [Malaya] , at 49,81
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 9
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim I GP: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Phitsanulok Prov , at 58,57
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Sub attack near Tapul I [S Is] at 72,92
Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki
CL Mogami
DD Minazuki
DD Ikazuchi
Allied Ships
SS Shark, hits 1
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at DD Akatsuki
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
36 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Shimakaze
CM Myoken Maru
xAK Nittai Maru
xAK Meigen Maru
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
23 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Aso Maru #3
APD IJA Shimakaze, Shell hits 1
CM Myoken Maru
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Aso Maru #3 at 12,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun battery firing at APD IJA Shimakaze
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ASW attack near Batao [Tawi Tawi] at 71,89
Japanese Ships
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIV
SS RNN KXIV launches 2 torpedoes at DD Asagumo
RNN KXIV diving deep ....
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Tapul I [S Is] at 72,89
Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Asagumo
Allied Ships
SS S-41
SS S-41 fails to launch torpedoes due to mechanical problems
S-41 diving deep ....
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Asagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Kudat [Copra] at 69,84
Japanese Ships
PB Kiko Maru
PB Kembu Maru
PB Muroran Maru
Allied Ships
SS Stingray
SS Stingray is sighted by escort
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Muroran Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 86 encounters mine field at Brunei (65,87)
Japanese Ships
PB VF Bien Dong 6
PB VF Bien Dong 5
PB VF Bien Dong 4
PB VF Bien Dong 3
7 mines cleared
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Morning Air attack on AA PM HQ & RAAF Base Force, at 98,130 (Port Moresby)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 3
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy: 1 damaged
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
20th PS (P) with P-40E Warhawk (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
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Morning Air attack on AA PM HQ & RAAF Base Force, at 98,130 (Port Moresby)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 8
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
20th PS (P) with P-40E Warhawk (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Tarakan [Oil/Bor] , at 67,91
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 48
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
LVA B-339D Buffalo x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
LVA B-339D Buffalo: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
38 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
LVA Ambon Ptl with LVA B-339D Buffalo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
LVA GV-1 with LVA B-339D Buffalo (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-38 Nick: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
Exped'nary Ftr Chu with Ki-38 Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Noumea [Nickel] , at 115,160
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 56
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
12 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division, at 90,45 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 111
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
91 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 11 (8 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
16 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
16 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 208th Division, at 83,59 (Chan P'ing [SChina])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 25th Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 208th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 205th Division, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 10
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 23
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 83rd Lt "Corps" Division ...
Also attacking NRA 205th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 62nd Corps, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 10
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 12
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 12
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
77 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
7 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 2nd Provisional Corps ...
Also attacking ROCAF 13th Type A Base Force ...
Also attacking 12th Army Group ...
Also attacking NRA 62nd Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 2nd Provisional Corps ...
Also attacking ROCAF 13th Type A Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 84th Corps, at 85,48 , near Hsin Yang [MothrRd]
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 35
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
35 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division, at 90,45 , near K'uai Tieh [EChina]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 IIb Sally x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 IIb Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 8
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 14
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
14 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
Also attacking AIF Lark Battalion ...
Also attacking AUS Rabaul Det HQ & Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on NRA 205th Division, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 2
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AIF Lark Battalion, at 104,126 , near Gasmata [Nw Brit]
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 1st Raiding "Force" Regiment, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 1
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 19
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg, 2 x 4x20 lb GP G&C Pkg
4 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg, 2 x 4x20 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
84 Chu/21 Sen(-) with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 26th Draft AA Regiment, at 56,61 (Ayuthia Province)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 12
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hudson III (LR): 2 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 21st B Ind Mixed Brigade, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 11
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
5 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Lae [NE NG] , at 99,126
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 13
P-40E Warhawk x 10
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 21st B Ind Mixed Brigade, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on NRA 205th Division, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
18 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD IJA Shimakaze, Shell hits 3
CM Myoken Maru
xAK Azuchisan Maru
KNIL 75mm CD Gun battery firing at APD IJA Shimakaze
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Ground combat at Pegu [C Burma] (55,53)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 14294 troops, 167 guns, 28 vehicles, Assault Value = 500
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 321
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 321 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Pegu [C Burma] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
III./90th Infantry Battalion
52nd Pack B "Oak" Division
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
15th Army
21st Mixed Gun Field Artillery Battalion
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Ground combat at Dumaguete [Negros] (78,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3878 troops, 46 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 131
Defending force 1721 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 71
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 98
Allied adjusted defense: 31
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Dumaguete [Negros] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1910 casualties reported
Squads: 130 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 104 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 42 (42 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
1st Assault Engineer Regiment
Kure 2nd SNLF SNLF
Defending units:
PA 81st(-) Infantry Division
PA 12th Base Force
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Ground combat at Kudat [Copra] (69,85)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 2173 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Defending force 73 troops, 0 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Japanese adjusted assault: 22
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 22 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kudat [Copra] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
108 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1672 troops, 49 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 63
Defending force 10044 troops, 229 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 275
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
LVA Tarakan Base Force
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL SE Borneo Bn /1
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
Defending units:
44th Road Const Co
Kure 1st SNLF
JAAF 4th Airfield Construction Battalion
Sasebo 8th SNLF
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
15th Naval Guard Unit
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1304 troops, 14 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Defending force 2138 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Assaulting units:
NZ 34th Battalion
Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
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Sub attack near Bako [Pescadores] at 85,62
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC South Sea 27
Allied Ships
SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL RGC South Sea 27
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Submarine attack near Tongatapu [Tonga] at 138,168
Japanese Ships
SS RO-68
Allied Ships
xAP NZ Waiwera, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
xAP NZ Waiwera is sighted by SS RO-68
SS RO-68 attacking on the surface
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ASW attack near Tawau [BrNoBorneo] at 70,92
Japanese Ships
xAK Kokai Maru
CL Isuzu
Allied Ships
SS RNN O23
SS RNN O23 is sighted by escort
CL Isuzu fails to find sub, continues to search...
CL Isuzu fails to find sub, continues to search...
CL Isuzu attacking submerged sub ....
CL Isuzu fails to find sub, continues to search...
CL Isuzu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Bako [Pescadores] at 85,62
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC South Sea 31
Allied Ships
SS Shark
xAKL RGC South Sea 31 is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL RGC South Sea 31
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Bhamo [N Burma] at 62,43, Range 11,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL RGC Ning Hai
CL RGC Ping Hai
Allied Ships
xAKL IFC Chind Win, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 26, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 27, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 28, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 11,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 27 sunk by CL RGC Ping Hai at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 26 sunk by CL RGC Ning Hai at 7,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 28 sunk by CL RGC Ning Hai at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL IFC Chind Win
CL RGC Ning Hai engages xAKL IFC Chind Win at 9,000 yards
CL RGC Ning Hai engages xAKL IFC Chind Win at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CL RGC Ning Hai engages xAKL IFC Chind Win at 14,000 yards
CL RGC Ning Hai engages xAKL IFC Chind Win at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL IFC Chind Win
xAKL IFC Chind Win sunk by CL RGC Ping Hai at 13,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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ASW attack near Tokushima [Farms] at 107,61
Japanese Ships
xAK Tenryu Maru
xAK Fushimi Maru
SC Ch 31
Allied Ships
SS Perch
SS Perch is sighted by escort
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-122
Allied Ships
BB RN Prince of Wales
BC RN Repulse
CL RN Durban
DD RN Jupiter
DD RN Isis
DD RN Encounter
DD RN Electra
SS I-122 is sighted by escort
I-122 bottoming out ....
DD RN Jupiter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Isis fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Encounter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-17, hits 3
Allied Ships
BB RN Prince of Wales
BC RN Repulse
CL RN Durban
DD RN Jupiter
DD RN Isis
DD RN Encounter
DD RN Electra
SS I-17 is sighted by escort
DD RN Jupiter attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Jupiter loses contact with SS I-17
DD RN Jupiter cannot reach attack position over SS I-17
DD RN Jupiter loses contact with SS I-17
DD RN Isis attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-17 eludes ASW attack from DD RN Isis
DD RN Isis cannot reach attack position over SS I-17
DD RN Encounter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Jupiter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Isis fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Electra attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Electra cannot establish contact with SS I-17
DD RN Electra cannot establish contact with SS I-17
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Electra attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-17 eludes DD RN Electra by hugging bottom
DD RN Electra cannot establish contact with SS I-17
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Myitkyina [N Burma] at 64,42, Range 14,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 12, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 15, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 16, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 17, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 14,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 12 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 14,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 16 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 17 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 11 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 15 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 20,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-71
Allied Ships
DD Fanning
SS I-71 is sighted by escort
I-71 bottoming out ....
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 32
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 58,52 , near Chiang Mai Province
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 58,52 , near Chiang Mai Province
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 58,52 , near Chiang Mai Province
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 6
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 6
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 4th Burma Rifles Battalion, at 58,52 , near Chiang Mai Province
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 4
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 10
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell GP: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 3000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 600 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 1
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 2
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 18
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Afternoon Air attack on 2/205th Coast AA Regiment, at 157,51 (Kiska Island [AK])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 59
B5N2 Kate TB x 48
D3A1 Val DB x 55
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate TB: 2 damaged
B5N2 Kate TB: 6 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val DB: 2 damaged
D3A1 Val DB: 5 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking 19th Combat Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 2/205th Coast AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 19th Combat Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 2/205th Coast AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 19th Combat Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 2/205th Coast AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 19th Combat Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 2/205th Coast AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 19th Combat Engineer Regiment ...
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL PakanBaroe Det , at 46,82 (Duri [C Sum])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 29
Ki-44 I Tojo x 39
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 21000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL PakanBaroe Det , at 46,82 (Duri [C Sum])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 27
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 21000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL PakanBaroe Det , at 46,82 (Duri [C Sum])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 21000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Semisopochnoi I AK at 160,50
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CV Soryu
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Hiryu-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Junyo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Hiyo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Sub attack near Tokushima [Farms] at 107,61
Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuyo Maru
xAK Tenryu Maru
xAK Fushimi Maru
SC Ch 31
Allied Ships
SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at TK Kyokuyo Maru
Perch diving deep ....
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Naval bombardment of Myitkyina [N Burma] at 64,42
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hudson III (LR): 3 damaged
RAF Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed on ground
Japanese Ships
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia
Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 21
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia firing at Myitkyina [N Burma]
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-19
Allied Ships
DD Cushing
SS I-19 launches 6 torpedoes
I-19 diving deep ....
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-19 eludes ASW attack from DD Cushing
DD Cushing cannot establish contact with SS I-19
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Banaba [Ocean I] (130,130)
TF 411 troops unloading over beach at Banaba [Ocean I], 130,130
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Ground combat at Lifou [Sandalwood] (116,159)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lifou [Sandalwood] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Aikoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Banaba [Ocean I] (130,130)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 125 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Banaba [Ocean I] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Assaulting units:
Hogoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 67178 troops, 1315 guns, 1693 vehicles, Assault Value = 1789
Defending force 26850 troops, 409 guns, 322 vehicles, Assault Value = 405
Japanese adjusted assault: 1899
Allied adjusted defense: 2417
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
1508 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 76 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 56 disabled
Engineers: 41 destroyed, 23 disabled
Guns lost 50 (18 destroyed, 32 disabled)
Vehicles lost 39 (12 destroyed, 27 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
888 casualties reported
Squads: 18 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 34 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 30 (3 destroyed, 27 disabled)
Assaulting units:
15th Assault Engineer Regiment
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
18th PkA Crysnthmum Division
Imperial Guards Division
91st Naval Guard Unit
18th 10cmGun Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
25th Army
3rd 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
BA 2nd Loyal Battalion
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
NZ 24th Pioneer Coy
CW Singapore Fortress
AIF 22nd Brigade
CW Malayan Air Wing
CW Singapore Base Force
CW SSVF Brigade
CW Malay 2nd Battalion
CW Malay 1st Battalion
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
AIF 27th Brigade
RN 109th Base Force
BA 1st Manchester Battalion
IA 22nd Mountain Gun Regiment
RN Eastern Fleet
RN 112th Base Force
CW 1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
BA 30 Battery/3 HAA
ABDA
IA 1st Heavy AA Regiment
IA III Corps
RAF Far East Cmd
RAF 113th Light Base Force
CW 2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
BA Malaya Army
RAF 226 Group
BA 29 Battery/3 HAA
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Duri [C Sum] (46,82)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1129 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 41
Defending force 130 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Japanese adjusted assault: 16
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Duri [C Sum] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
41st Guard Battalion
Defending units:
KNIL PakanBaroe Det
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Ground combat at Myitkyina [N Burma] (64,42)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1425 troops, 22 guns, 21 vehicles, Assault Value = 39
Defending force 335 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 14
Allied adjusted assault: 13
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 13 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: disruption(-), morale(-)
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
RAF 101st Base Force
7th BMP (Mandalay) Battalion
RAF 106th Base Force
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /1
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Sub attack near Bako [Pescadores] at 85,62
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC South Sea 27
Allied Ships
SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL RGC South Sea 27
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Submarine attack near Tongatapu [Tonga] at 138,168
Japanese Ships
SS RO-68
Allied Ships
xAP NZ Waiwera, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
xAP NZ Waiwera is sighted by SS RO-68
SS RO-68 attacking on the surface
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ASW attack near Tawau [BrNoBorneo] at 70,92
Japanese Ships
xAK Kokai Maru
CL Isuzu
Allied Ships
SS RNN O23
SS RNN O23 is sighted by escort
CL Isuzu fails to find sub, continues to search...
CL Isuzu fails to find sub, continues to search...
CL Isuzu attacking submerged sub ....
CL Isuzu fails to find sub, continues to search...
CL Isuzu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Bako [Pescadores] at 85,62
Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC South Sea 31
Allied Ships
SS Shark
xAKL RGC South Sea 31 is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL RGC South Sea 31
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Bhamo [N Burma] at 62,43, Range 11,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL RGC Ning Hai
CL RGC Ping Hai
Allied Ships
xAKL IFC Chind Win, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 26, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 27, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 28, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 11,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 27 sunk by CL RGC Ping Hai at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 26 sunk by CL RGC Ning Hai at 7,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 28 sunk by CL RGC Ning Hai at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL IFC Chind Win
CL RGC Ning Hai engages xAKL IFC Chind Win at 9,000 yards
CL RGC Ning Hai engages xAKL IFC Chind Win at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CL RGC Ning Hai engages xAKL IFC Chind Win at 14,000 yards
CL RGC Ning Hai engages xAKL IFC Chind Win at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL IFC Chind Win
xAKL IFC Chind Win sunk by CL RGC Ping Hai at 13,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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ASW attack near Tokushima [Farms] at 107,61
Japanese Ships
xAK Tenryu Maru
xAK Fushimi Maru
SC Ch 31
Allied Ships
SS Perch
SS Perch is sighted by escort
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-122
Allied Ships
BB RN Prince of Wales
BC RN Repulse
CL RN Durban
DD RN Jupiter
DD RN Isis
DD RN Encounter
DD RN Electra
SS I-122 is sighted by escort
I-122 bottoming out ....
DD RN Jupiter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Isis fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Encounter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Sumenep [Madura] at 58,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-17, hits 3
Allied Ships
BB RN Prince of Wales
BC RN Repulse
CL RN Durban
DD RN Jupiter
DD RN Isis
DD RN Encounter
DD RN Electra
SS I-17 is sighted by escort
DD RN Jupiter attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Jupiter loses contact with SS I-17
DD RN Jupiter cannot reach attack position over SS I-17
DD RN Jupiter loses contact with SS I-17
DD RN Isis attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-17 eludes ASW attack from DD RN Isis
DD RN Isis cannot reach attack position over SS I-17
DD RN Encounter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Jupiter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Isis fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Electra attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Electra cannot establish contact with SS I-17
DD RN Electra cannot establish contact with SS I-17
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Electra attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-17 eludes DD RN Electra by hugging bottom
DD RN Electra cannot establish contact with SS I-17
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Myitkyina [N Burma] at 64,42, Range 14,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia
Allied Ships
xAKL Irrawaddy 11, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 12, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 15, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 16, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Irrawaddy 17, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 14,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 12 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 14,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 16 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 17 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 11 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards
xAKL Irrawaddy 15 sunk by CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia at 20,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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ASW attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-71
Allied Ships
DD Fanning
SS I-71 is sighted by escort
I-71 bottoming out ....
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fanning fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 32
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 10000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 58,52 , near Chiang Mai Province
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 58,52 , near Chiang Mai Province
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Bma 11 Territorial Battalion, at 58,52 , near Chiang Mai Province
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 6
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 6
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on 4th Burma Rifles Battalion, at 58,52 , near Chiang Mai Province
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 4
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 10
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell GP: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 3000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 600 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 1
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet *
Port Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Nadi [Fiji] , at 131,160
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 2
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 18
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Afternoon Air attack on 2/205th Coast AA Regiment, at 157,51 (Kiska Island [AK])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 59
B5N2 Kate TB x 48
D3A1 Val DB x 55
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate TB: 2 damaged
B5N2 Kate TB: 6 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val DB: 2 damaged
D3A1 Val DB: 5 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
12 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking 19th Combat Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 2/205th Coast AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 19th Combat Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 2/205th Coast AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 19th Combat Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 2/205th Coast AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 19th Combat Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 2/205th Coast AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 19th Combat Engineer Regiment ...
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL PakanBaroe Det , at 46,82 (Duri [C Sum])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 29
Ki-44 I Tojo x 39
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 21000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL PakanBaroe Det , at 46,82 (Duri [C Sum])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 27
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 21000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on KNIL PakanBaroe Det , at 46,82 (Duri [C Sum])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
Ki-38 Nick x 1
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 21000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Semisopochnoi I AK at 160,50
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CV Soryu
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Soryu-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Hiryu-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Junyo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Hiyo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Sub attack near Tokushima [Farms] at 107,61
Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuyo Maru
xAK Tenryu Maru
xAK Fushimi Maru
SC Ch 31
Allied Ships
SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at TK Kyokuyo Maru
Perch diving deep ....
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Naval bombardment of Myitkyina [N Burma] at 64,42
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hudson III (LR): 3 damaged
RAF Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed on ground
Japanese Ships
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia
Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 21
CA HTMS Sri Ayuthia firing at Myitkyina [N Burma]
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Sub attack near Pago Pago [Samoa] at 147,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-19
Allied Ships
DD Cushing
SS I-19 launches 6 torpedoes
I-19 diving deep ....
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-19 eludes ASW attack from DD Cushing
DD Cushing cannot establish contact with SS I-19
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Banaba [Ocean I] (130,130)
TF 411 troops unloading over beach at Banaba [Ocean I], 130,130
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Ground combat at Lifou [Sandalwood] (116,159)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lifou [Sandalwood] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Aikoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Banaba [Ocean I] (130,130)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 125 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Banaba [Ocean I] !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Assaulting units:
Hogoko M Landg Pty
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 67178 troops, 1315 guns, 1693 vehicles, Assault Value = 1789
Defending force 26850 troops, 409 guns, 322 vehicles, Assault Value = 405
Japanese adjusted assault: 1899
Allied adjusted defense: 2417
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
1508 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 76 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 56 disabled
Engineers: 41 destroyed, 23 disabled
Guns lost 50 (18 destroyed, 32 disabled)
Vehicles lost 39 (12 destroyed, 27 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
888 casualties reported
Squads: 18 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 34 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 30 (3 destroyed, 27 disabled)
Assaulting units:
15th Assault Engineer Regiment
56th DrB "Dragon" Division
2nd Tank "Geki" Division
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
18th PkA Crysnthmum Division
Imperial Guards Division
91st Naval Guard Unit
18th 10cmGun Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
25th Army
3rd 15cmHow Hvy Field Artillery Regiment
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
BA 2nd Loyal Battalion
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
NZ 24th Pioneer Coy
CW Singapore Fortress
AIF 22nd Brigade
CW Malayan Air Wing
CW Singapore Base Force
CW SSVF Brigade
CW Malay 2nd Battalion
CW Malay 1st Battalion
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
AIF 27th Brigade
RN 109th Base Force
BA 1st Manchester Battalion
IA 22nd Mountain Gun Regiment
RN Eastern Fleet
RN 112th Base Force
CW 1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
BA 30 Battery/3 HAA
ABDA
IA 1st Heavy AA Regiment
IA III Corps
RAF Far East Cmd
RAF 113th Light Base Force
CW 2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
BA Malaya Army
RAF 226 Group
BA 29 Battery/3 HAA
BA 80th (-) AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Duri [C Sum] (46,82)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1129 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 41
Defending force 130 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Japanese adjusted assault: 16
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Duri [C Sum] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
41st Guard Battalion
Defending units:
KNIL PakanBaroe Det
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Ground combat at Myitkyina [N Burma] (64,42)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1425 troops, 22 guns, 21 vehicles, Assault Value = 39
Defending force 335 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 14
Allied adjusted assault: 13
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 13 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: disruption(-), morale(-)
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
RAF 101st Base Force
7th BMP (Mandalay) Battalion
RAF 106th Base Force
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /1
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TF 80 encounters mine field at Brunei (65,87)
Japanese Ships
DMS Hashidate
8 mines cleared
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Submarine attack near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 106,124
Japanese Ships
xAK Oesan Maru
Allied Ships
SS Shark
xAK Oesan Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Tawau [BrNoBorneo] at 70,91
Japanese Ships
TB Kari
Allied Ships
SS S-39, hits 1
SS S-39 is sighted by escort
S-39 diving deep ....
TB Kari attacking submerged sub ....
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
TB Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kari attacking submerged sub ....
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Tawau [BrNoBorneo] at 70,91
Japanese Ships
TB Kasasagi
TB Kari
Allied Ships
SS S-39, hits 1
SS S-39 launches 4 torpedoes at TB Kasasagi
S-39 diving deep ....
TB Kasasagi attacking submerged sub ....
TB Kasasagi is out of ASW ammo
TB Kasasagi is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
SC CG Reliance
SS I-16 launches 2 torpedoes
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 80 encounters mine field at Brunei (65,87)
Japanese Ships
DMS Hashidate
5 mines cleared
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
SC CG Tiger
SS I-16 is located by SC CG Tiger
I-16 diving deep ....
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Tiger attacking submerged sub ....
SC CG Tiger cannot establish contact with SS I-16
SC CG Tiger cannot reach attack position over SS I-16
SC CG Tiger is out of ASW ammo
SC CG Tiger is out of ASW ammo
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 27
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 66
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 7 destroyed
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 13 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
No.232 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 19 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
No.243 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 11 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 11 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 11 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 10
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 39
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 4 destroyed
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
No.21 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
No.232 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 35
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 27
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ic Oscar: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 7 destroyed
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
No.232 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
No.21 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 12
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 11
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 20000 feet *
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
No.232 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 12
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 9
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 20000 feet *
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
No.232 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 12
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 4
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
No.232 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Morning Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 98,125 (Kiantu [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 8
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 20
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 98,125 (Kiantu [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 7
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
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Morning Air attack on IA 24th Mountain Gun Regiment, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 6
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 12
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 24
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 7
Allied aircraft
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 destroyed
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 4 destroyed
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I: 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 24th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 24th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 9
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
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Morning Air attack on NRA 205th Division, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 62nd Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 205th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 23
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA Army, at 88,37 (Yenan [Yellow Rvr])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 9
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 3
Allied aircraft
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
Also attacking IA 24th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 9
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
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Morning Air attack on IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9
Ki-38 Nick x 10
Allied aircraft
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on III./90th Infantry Battalion, at 55,53 (Pegu [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 1
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ia Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-38 Nick: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg, 2 x 4x20 lb GP G&C Pkg
4 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg, 2 x 4x20 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
11th Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-38 Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Raid is overhead
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on III./90th Infantry Battalion, at 55,53 (Pegu [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 10
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
RTAF 50 Sqdn/35 Wng with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
RTAF 71 Sqdn/74 Wng with Ki-27a/b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on III./90th Infantry Battalion, at 55,53 (Pegu [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 17
P-40E Warhawk x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
5 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on III./90th Infantry Battalion, at 55,53 (Pegu [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 1
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 13
P-40E Warhawk x 9
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Buffalo I sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
11th Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-38 Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 27
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 6
Allied aircraft
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on III./90th Infantry Battalion, at 55,53 (Pegu [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Sub attack near Sandakan [Logs] at 72,88
Japanese Ships
xAK Azuchisan Maru
APD IJA Akikaze
AKL Shinkoku Maru
xAK Amakusa Maru
xAK Okuni Maru
xAK Meigen Maru
xAK Yomei Maru
APD IJA Numakaze
APD IJA Yukaze
Allied Ships
SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Azuchisan Maru
S-18 diving deep ....
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze attacking submerged sub ....
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Manila [Luzon] (79,77)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 34306 troops, 700 guns, 743 vehicles, Assault Value = 1035
Defending force 24902 troops, 221 guns, 439 vehicles, Assault Value = 722
Japanese ground losses:
124 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
256 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
1st Ind Tank Brigade
16th Pack B "Wall" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
2nd Draft A Courage Division
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 24cm HvyArty Regiment
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
2nd 15cm ArtyMtr Battalion
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PA 1st Infantry Division
PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment
PA 51st Infantry Division
PA 3rd/82nd Inf Battalion
PS 57th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 2nd/12th Inf Battalion
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 41st Infantry Division
PAF Aviation
PA 2nd RR CD Regiment
USN Cavite Base Force
PA 4th Constabulary Regiment
II Philippine Corps Corps
USAFFE
USAAF Manila Base Force
PA 1st/12th Inf Battalion
PA 301st Field Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at Chu Hsien [E China] (88,56)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 68179 troops, 899 guns, 817 vehicles, Assault Value = 1614
Defending force 44403 troops, 226 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 1454
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 1505
Allied adjusted defense: 2731
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
3428 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 218 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 148 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 45 disabled
Allied ground losses:
779 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 94 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
116th DrB "Storm" Division
17th Draft B "Moon" Division
RGC 24th Route Division
22nd PkB "Plains" Division
RGC 1st Front Army Corps
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
NRA 5th Route Army Corps
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division
Hopei 49th Corps
NRA 88th Corps
NRA 3rd War Area
10th Army Group
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Ground combat at Viet Tri [Tonkin] (68,55)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 8453 troops, 108 guns, 34 vehicles, Assault Value = 258
Defending force 4045 troops, 34 guns, 65 vehicles, Assault Value = 125
Japanese adjusted assault: 182
Allied adjusted defense: 119
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
556 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 38 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
21st B Ind Mixed Brigade
4th Ind Mixed Dr B Regimental Combat Team
Defending units:
VF/FF Tonkin Base F Base Force
VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 9405 troops, 222 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 297
Defending force 2179 troops, 52 guns, 57 vehicles, Assault Value = 64
Japanese adjusted assault: 315
Allied adjusted defense: 76
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarakan [Oil/Bor] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units pursuing 3
Allied ground losses:
934 casualties reported
Squads: 47 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 170 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 17 (17 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 52 (52 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Units destroyed 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
15th Naval Guard Unit
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
44th Road Const Co
Yoko 3rd Airborn SNLF /1
Sasebo 8th SNLF
JAAF 4th Airfield Construction Battalion
Kure 1st SNLF
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
Defending units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
KNIL SE Borneo Bn /1
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1299 troops, 14 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Defending force 2153 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Assaulting units:
NZ 34th Battalion
Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Papuri [Burma] (57,51)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 360 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 73
Defending force 1723 troops, 46 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 48
Assaulting units:
IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion
IA 24th Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Regiment
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TF 80 encounters mine field at Brunei (65,87)
Japanese Ships
DMS Hashidate
8 mines cleared
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Submarine attack near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 106,124
Japanese Ships
xAK Oesan Maru
Allied Ships
SS Shark
xAK Oesan Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Tawau [BrNoBorneo] at 70,91
Japanese Ships
TB Kari
Allied Ships
SS S-39, hits 1
SS S-39 is sighted by escort
S-39 diving deep ....
TB Kari attacking submerged sub ....
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
TB Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kari attacking submerged sub ....
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
TB Kari is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Tawau [BrNoBorneo] at 70,91
Japanese Ships
TB Kasasagi
TB Kari
Allied Ships
SS S-39, hits 1
SS S-39 launches 4 torpedoes at TB Kasasagi
S-39 diving deep ....
TB Kasasagi attacking submerged sub ....
TB Kasasagi is out of ASW ammo
TB Kasasagi is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
SC CG Reliance
SS I-16 launches 2 torpedoes
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Reliance fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 80 encounters mine field at Brunei (65,87)
Japanese Ships
DMS Hashidate
5 mines cleared
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-16
Allied Ships
SC CG Tiger
SS I-16 is located by SC CG Tiger
I-16 diving deep ....
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Tiger attacking submerged sub ....
SC CG Tiger cannot establish contact with SS I-16
SC CG Tiger cannot reach attack position over SS I-16
SC CG Tiger is out of ASW ammo
SC CG Tiger is out of ASW ammo
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 27
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 66
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 7 destroyed
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 13 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
No.232 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 19 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
No.243 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 11 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 11 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 11 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 10
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 39
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 4 destroyed
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
No.21 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
No.232 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 35
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 27
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ic Oscar: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 7 destroyed
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
No.232 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
No.21 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 12
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 11
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 20000 feet *
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
No.232 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-38 Nick x 12
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 9
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-38 Nick sweeping at 20000 feet *
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
No.232 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 I Tojo x 12
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 4
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
No.232 Sqn RAF with RAF Hurricane IIbTr (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Morning Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 98,125 (Kiantu [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 8
Ki-80 I Helen ICB x 20
G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x G4Fw2 FW-200 Trudy bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
20 x Ki-80 I Helen ICB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on AA Lae HQ & Det Base Force, at 98,125 (Kiantu [NE NG])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x60 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 7
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
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Morning Air attack on IA 24th Mountain Gun Regiment, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 6
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 12
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 24
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 7
Allied aircraft
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 destroyed
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 4 destroyed
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I: 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
11 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 24th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion ...
Also attacking IA 24th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 9
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
No.488 Sqn(NZ) RAF with RAF Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
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Morning Air attack on NRA 205th Division, at 76,57 (Wuchow [P River])
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
Also attacking NRA 62nd Corps ...
Also attacking NRA 205th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team, at 68,55 (Viet Tri [Tonkin])
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 23
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on PLA Army, at 88,37 (Yenan [Yellow Rvr])
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
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Morning Air attack on IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 9
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 3
Allied aircraft
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
3 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
Also attacking IA 24th Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 9
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
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Morning Air attack on IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9
Ki-38 Nick x 10
Allied aircraft
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on III./90th Infantry Battalion, at 55,53 (Pegu [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 1
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ia Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-38 Nick: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg, 2 x 4x20 lb GP G&C Pkg
4 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg, 2 x 4x20 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
11th Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-38 Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Raid is overhead
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on III./90th Infantry Battalion, at 55,53 (Pegu [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 10
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
RTAF 50 Sqdn/35 Wng with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
RTAF 71 Sqdn/74 Wng with Ki-27a/b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on III./90th Infantry Battalion, at 55,53 (Pegu [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 17
P-40E Warhawk x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
5 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Afternoon Air attack on III./90th Infantry Battalion, at 55,53 (Pegu [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 1
Ki-38 Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 13
P-40E Warhawk x 9
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Buffalo I sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
11th Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-38 Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion, at 57,51 (Papuri [Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 27
RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I x 6
Allied aircraft
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x15 kg GP G&C Pkg
6 x RTAF BTh4/Ki-21 I bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP G&C Pkg
CAP engaged:
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on III./90th Infantry Battalion, at 55,53 (Pegu [C Burma])
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x250 lb GP G&C Pkg
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Sub attack near Sandakan [Logs] at 72,88
Japanese Ships
xAK Azuchisan Maru
APD IJA Akikaze
AKL Shinkoku Maru
xAK Amakusa Maru
xAK Okuni Maru
xAK Meigen Maru
xAK Yomei Maru
APD IJA Numakaze
APD IJA Yukaze
Allied Ships
SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Azuchisan Maru
S-18 diving deep ....
APD IJA Numakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze attacking submerged sub ....
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD IJA Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Manila [Luzon] (79,77)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 34306 troops, 700 guns, 743 vehicles, Assault Value = 1035
Defending force 24902 troops, 221 guns, 439 vehicles, Assault Value = 722
Japanese ground losses:
124 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
256 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
1st Ind Tank Brigade
16th Pack B "Wall" Division
2nd Ind Gun Co
2nd Draft A Courage Division
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
1st 24cm HvyArty Regiment
15th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
22nd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
3rd 28cm HvyArty Battalion
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
8th 10cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
4th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
2nd 15cm ArtyMtr Battalion
1st 15cmGun HvyArty Regiment
1st 15cm Heavy Field Artillery Regiment
9th 15cmGun HvyArty Battalion
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
14th 32cm ArtyMtr Battalion
Defending units:
PA 1st Infantry Division
PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment
PA 51st Infantry Division
PA 3rd/82nd Inf Battalion
PS 57th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
PA 2nd/12th Inf Battalion
31st Infantry Regiment
PA 41st Infantry Division
PAF Aviation
PA 2nd RR CD Regiment
USN Cavite Base Force
PA 4th Constabulary Regiment
II Philippine Corps Corps
USAFFE
USAAF Manila Base Force
PA 1st/12th Inf Battalion
PA 301st Field Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at Chu Hsien [E China] (88,56)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 68179 troops, 899 guns, 817 vehicles, Assault Value = 1614
Defending force 44403 troops, 226 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 1454
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 1505
Allied adjusted defense: 2731
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
3428 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 218 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 148 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 45 disabled
Allied ground losses:
779 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 94 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
116th DrB "Storm" Division
17th Draft B "Moon" Division
RGC 24th Route Division
22nd PkB "Plains" Division
RGC 1st Front Army Corps
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion
IJA 7th Arty Cmd Brigade
Defending units:
NRA 5th Route Army Corps
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division
Hopei 49th Corps
NRA 88th Corps
NRA 3rd War Area
10th Army Group
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Ground combat at Viet Tri [Tonkin] (68,55)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 8453 troops, 108 guns, 34 vehicles, Assault Value = 258
Defending force 4045 troops, 34 guns, 65 vehicles, Assault Value = 125
Japanese adjusted assault: 182
Allied adjusted defense: 119
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
556 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 38 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
21st B Ind Mixed Brigade
4th Ind Mixed Dr B Regimental Combat Team
Defending units:
VF/FF Tonkin Base F Base Force
VF/FF 5re REI Regimental Combat Team
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Ground combat at Tarakan [Oil/Bor] (67,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 9405 troops, 222 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 297
Defending force 2179 troops, 52 guns, 57 vehicles, Assault Value = 64
Japanese adjusted assault: 315
Allied adjusted defense: 76
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarakan [Oil/Bor] !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units pursuing 3
Allied ground losses:
934 casualties reported
Squads: 47 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 170 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 17 (17 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 52 (52 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Units destroyed 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
15th Naval Guard Unit
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
81st/III Naval Guard Unit
44th Road Const Co
Yoko 3rd Airborn SNLF /1
Sasebo 8th SNLF
JAAF 4th Airfield Construction Battalion
Kure 1st SNLF
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1
Defending units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
LVA Tarakan Base Force
KNIL SE Borneo Bn /1
RN 108th+BNB Cstb Base Force /1
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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1299 troops, 14 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Defending force 2153 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Assaulting units:
NZ 34th Battalion
Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Papuri [Burma] (57,51)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 360 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 73
Defending force 1723 troops, 46 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 48
Assaulting units:
IA 3/6 Ghurka Rifle Battalion
IA 7th New Gurkha Battalion
IA 24th Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
1st Raiding "Force" Regiment