Westerley Wind, Fine NJP72 (J) vs Lowpe (A) DBB Sce 30

[njp72]

Scoreboard- Long way short of AV but he will be under some pressure once the amphib bonus runs out.

Tension will build for the Allies by May 42 and if he is unlucky enough to run a few of his CVs into some subs then the pressure will really start to pile on....Looking forward to that [;)]

[njp72]

Lowpe's AAR is running hot and perhaps this is the reason.

What's this off the coast of Japan ?[:D]

I have been expecting the CVs to turn up for quite a while as it is becoming the standard Allied text book play now in the early war.

Still it is a major inconvennience and I almost missed it completing the turn. Not sure if he will press on.....

Next turn will be interesting.

[njp72]

Good progress in China.

[njp72]

Mopping up in Burma and then back into India for round 2[:D]

[njp72]

Slower progress on the East Coast as the Allies fight back hard.

West Coast Oz is about to recommence offensive operations.

Strat bombing campaign progressing slowly.

[njp72]

Being a nuisance in the South Pacific- grabbed Pago on the cheap.

Thinking possibly Wake or Fiji next.....

[njp72]

US CVs nudge slightly closer to the HIs.

I reckon Lowpe is going to go for it, so I had to spend quite a bit of time (and clicks) dragging a stack of Nate sqns out of Manchuria to bolster air defences.

Depending on what he hits, the Allies could get a very warm welcome or potentially bag a few points.

Aside from repositioning a number of fighter units back from China and Manchuria, no other major naval unit movement will occur.

The Empire will stay the course and ignore the distraction

[njp72]

Update- 5th Feb 42

Fiji and New Caledonia close to being secured- minimum resistance.

Dutch still holding out in their one strong point at Java- the usual one in the mountains.

Offensives in India and Western Oz about to be restarted.

[njp72]

Onward my little digital sushi warriors

[njp72]

Fighting my usual Asian style (its in my blood). [:D]

Flanking his main force and then will attempt to establish a road block to cut off his main forces at Maryborough.

I very rarely will assualt head on- love going for the flank.

[njp72]

Enjoying China [:)]

Hard not as the Empire in early 42.

There is 100K of Chinese trapped at Changsha expecting to make a final stand.

What happens if I don't grant their wish and instead head straight to Kwelin?????

Maybe the final nail in the coffin for the Chinese- tempting [;)]

[njp72]

Additional thoughts:

No attack on the Home Islands. Allied CVs have disappeared again out somewhere in the Northern Pacific.

Lowpe has not been his usual aggressive self over the last few turns. The question is why?

- Losses becoming unsustainable??? (possibly but doubtful).

- Worried about the next move in Australia, India or elsewhere- likely, he is keeping his powder dry until he sees my next move.

Which leads nicely to the next segment of the conversation.

Where to next with about 1000 Av and KB which I can muster up in the next 2 weeks:

1. Central Pacific- Wake + Midway

2. Western Oz?

3. Eastern Oz?

4. India ?

All are tempting and all have their own advantages/ disadvantages. Happy to hear ideas/ views. [:)]

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[njp72]

Scoreboard

[ny59giants]

Western Australia - the key is Kalgoorlie. Capture means no flow of supplies and troops from Port Augusta and beyond. Once captured he will only be able to bring reinforcements by sea, sir.

[njp72]

ORIGINAL: ny59giants

Western Australia - the key is Kalgoorlie. Capture means no flow of supplies and troops from Port Augusta and beyond. Once captured he will only be able to bring reinforcements by sea, sir.

I like your thinking there Mike. I could wedge him between Eastern and Western OZ.

The available AV would flow from the DEI once the Dutch completely collapse which is near enough to WA.

Hopefully he chooses to fight hard for WA which would maximise his casualties if I seal off Perth. Either way I get to strat bomb Kalgoorlie.

The more I ponder this the more I like it. [:)]

[njp72]

ORIGINAL: ny59giants

Western Australia - the key is Kalgoorlie. Capture means no flow of supplies and troops from Port Augusta and beyond. Once captured he will only be able to bring reinforcements by sea, sir.

Well there goes that idea!- Lowpe looks like he is bugging out of Perth?

It could be a trap but I don't think so. Probably playing it safe and protecting the East Coast of Australia.

Happy days now in Western Oz. In between bombing a few cities it is time to fish for Marlin [:D]

Big mistake to give up this opportunity!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIv1vGi ... eddylawler

[njp72]

Allies continue to be very quiet- about 8 days now.

Very unusual- is Lowpe finally folding his hand and cutting his losses.

Logistical, the Allies pulling out of Western Australia is a godsend. This turn the first bombs hit Perth.

I have flexibility and options again here.

[njp72]

Good bye Suva.

A nice haul and worth the logisitical exercise and time. No supplies left though [8|]

[njp72]

China continues to be full of possibilities

Close to really breaking through here to the South.

[njp72]

Mopping up in Burma and thinking about India.

Looks like he wants to fight at Chittagong. I can see a round 3 in the near future over this hex.