Gensui jdsrae (J) vs SolInvictus (A). IJ War Council room

[RangerJoe]

ORIGINAL: jdsrae

ORIGINAL: mind_messing

ORIGINAL: jdsrae

A rare Joint Directive has been agreed and issued to clarify priorities for mission profiles, aircrew training and aircraft production between the IJAAF and IJNAF.
In summary, the IJNAF will cease training for and conducting bombing of ground targets. This will simplify and shorten the training cycle for navy strike pilots by removing GrdB from their training curriculum.
Tentative pre-war plans have been confirmed that the IJAAF will not train in NavT or NavB skills, to concentrate on GrdB and ASW skills/missions.
Both air forces will undertake separate independent studies into the costs : benefits of LowN training and missions, with an initial focus on FB and LB aircraft.

A few thoughts from me:

- If you're planning to use the Peggy T (and you should be!), then NavB should absolutely be on the agenda for the IJA. You can't train NavT for IJA pilots until the Peggy T arrives, but you can fix that quickly enough if everything is in place.

- NavB for the IJN is also useful if you're planning to use the Lily dive bomber. Forum opinion is divided on that plane, but I'm sold on it.

- I've found that ASW trained pilots tend to stick around, provided you use them in dedicated ASW squadrons and not on frontline roles.

- Big proponent of LowNav training here. I work it in to my IJA and IJN fighter training programmes, mainly to get Defence and EXP up, but also because it's the most useful skill to train given the big VP return on ships and all the annoying light surface combatant ships the Allies get (plus, strafe and ground bombing is useless on fighters).

- More pilots isn't always better. Worth considering if you want to keep longer training programmes that result in better pilots. There's a vast gulf in combat effectiveness between a 50 EXP pilot and a 60 EXP pilot, and there's much to be said for aiming to produce 60 EXP pilots from training alone...

I don't disagree with anything here, just that I have made a few different decisions in terms of aircraft that I am going to stick with as I don't think they will change the eventual outcome of the war anyway.

I took this photo at the Australian War Memorial about 6 months ago as I found the flow and durations interesting and quite close to the way this game models skill development. It's a tad blurry in parts but should still be readable. One of my grandpas went through this flowchart on his way to join 51 Sqn RAF in England. He left Aust May 43 and flew his first operational mission on 17 Jun 44. He was "screened" (finished tour) 8 Feb 45. His diary says: "Unexpected but quite acceptable as we've been nearly nine months on squadron".

I didn't get a turn back this evening so took a bit of time to update a previous pilot training flow chart to look a bit like this one. I'll post it shortly after I've checked it for obvious errors.

All of that training an then still going to a Operational Training Unit.

[jdsrae]

All of the training on the RAAF EATS chart probably represents the in-game 12 months off map training that puts raw recruit pilots into the general reserve with ~30 experience.
I just checked some dates from his diary and there was about 12 months between his date of embarkation in mid-1943 until he flew his first op in mid-1944. About 3 months of that was travel by ship and train (Sydney-SF-NY-Glasgow) leaving about another 9 months of various training in OTUs.
That could have been like the 9-12 months of on-map training needed in the game to train a crew up to something like 50 exp, 70 in skills.

This is the updated pilot training plan for IJNAF pilots.
With quite a few Glen subs sunk recently those Glen units can be bought back and resized.
The next step is to rebalance how many units are used for each of the training schools and the proportion between OTU and front line units.

[jdsrae]

This is the IJAAF pilot training plan.
I've seen similar charts from others including the estimated time to get pilots through each course.
I've not been paying close enough attention to individual pilots to confirm, but each course does seem to take about 3 months with the later skills taking slightly longer than each previous one.

[mind_messing]

I think you can drop the strafe element from both your IJA and IJN fighter components. It's never been a skill I've valued highly, and the IJ don't get the aircraft to really take advantage of the attack bomber/fighter bomber code in an effective way.

Much better to just focus on the LowNav skill to get bombs on target, as that's where the damage will come from.

[jdsrae]

This is the VP worm for 1 Nov 43.
The game date is now 12 Nov 43 and it is still close to this, but if the Allies can somehow find about 2000 points before 1 Jan 44 they still have a chance to stave off auto-surrender.

The VP ratio line shows that the red team has taken its foot off the gas in the last couple of months.

At the tactical level it is very tempting to allow ADM Yamamoto to move the Combined Fleet forward to contest the next landing in the Marshalls (or wherever it will come) but at the strategic level the best thing to do is to keep everyone on a tight leash and reduce the point scoring opportunities for the Allies.

[jdsrae]

ORIGINAL: rustysi

Are 4E bombers worth 2 or 4 VP?

IIRC, two. All other aircraft are worth one.

Thanks, the manual says 2 for HBs, 1 for all other aircraft.
Finally had a chance to check.

[jdsrae]

No screenshots until 7 Nov 43 as nothing major started to happen again until around then.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 03, 43
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Sub attack near Kirakira at 117,141
SS I-155, hits 15
Allied Ships
DE William C. Miller
DE Bebas
DE Seid
SS I-155 launches 2 torpedoes at DE William C. Miller
DE William C. Miller attacking submerged sub ....
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 24
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 8
Liberator GR.III x 6
Liberator B.III: 1 damaged
Liberator GR.III: 1 damaged
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 21
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 5
Liberator GR.III: 2 damaged
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ASW attack near Koggala at 28,51
SS I-179, hits 1
Allied Ships
KV Commandant Duboc
SS I-179 is sighted by escort
KV Commandant Duboc attacking submerged sub ....
KV Commandant Duboc is out of ASW ammo
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TF 224 encounters mine field at Roi-Namur (132,114)
Allied Ships
DMS Chandler
9 mines cleared

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 03, 43
SS I-121 lays minefield at Ailinglaplap ( 133 , 117) and sets course for Manus
G3M3 Nell from 761 Ku K-2 has spotted DMS Long at 132,114
G3M3 Nell from 761 Ku K-2 has spotted an Allied LCVP at 132,115
Repairs completed on DD Hakaze at Truk, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on CA Mikuma at Manus, ship returned to service
F-5A Lightning sighted over Chittagong
F-5A Lightning sighted over Dacca
F-4 Lightning sighted over Jorhat
Akita expands airfield to size 4
Vizagapatnam expands airfield to size 4
Ace pilot Ariyoshi H. of 11th Sentai is promoted to 1LT
E Etoforu beginning refit in shipyard at Tokyo
E Mutsure beginning refit in shipyard at Tokyo
E Wakamiya beginning refit in shipyard at Tokyo
MTB G-152 arrives at Shimizu 

[jdsrae]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 04, 43
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Sub attack near Ndeni at 119,142
SS I-182, hits 3
Allied Ships
SC-704
SC-707
SC-706
Captain of SS I-182 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
SC-706 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-706 is out of ASW ammo
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Night Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
G3M3 Nell x 5
G3M3 Nell: 1 damaged
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 6
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 3
Liberator GR.III x 11
Liberator GR.III: 3 damaged
Runway hits 2
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 4
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 6
Liberator B.III: 2 damaged
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
G3M3 Nell x 4
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Sub attack near Ponape at 120,112
SC CHa-61
SC CHa-63
SS Barb launches 2 torpedoes at SC CHa-61

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 04, 43
SS I-181 terminates patrol and enters Rabaul for repairs
Repairs completed on SS I-173 at Rangoon, ship returned to service
G4M1 Betty from 751 Ku K-1 has spotted a PC-461 173' SC class SC at 132,114 an Allied SC is reported HIT
F-5A Lightning sighted over Imphal
5 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 1st Raiding Regiment from Silchar
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 4th Raiding Regiment from Silchar
Repairs completed on SS I-170 at Soerabaja, ship returned to service
Tsitsihar expands fortifications to size 3
Ndeni expands airfield to size 8
Charters Towers expands airfield to size 8
Haha-jima expands fortifications to size 2
Darjeeling expands fortifications to size 3
Ace pilot Egashira R. of 11th Sentai is promoted to 2LT
Ace pilot Kimiyama B. of 11th Sentai is promoted to 1LT
Group '521 Ku K-2' changes name to '523 Ku K-2'
E Oki beginning refit in shipyard at Tokyo
E Hirado beginning refit in shipyard at Tokyo
Chiyoda-1 converting to A6M8 Zero
SS I-43 arrives at Okayama
CA Australia is reported to have been sunk near Port Moresby on Aug 29, 1943
521 Ku K-2 arrives at Chiba – P1Y1 Frances, assigned to 61st Air Flotilla, 1st Air Fleet
523 Ku K-1 arrives at Chiba – D4Y1 Judy, assigned to 61st Air Flotilla, 1st Air Fleet
48th Sentai arrives at Tokyo – arrives at Tokyo attached to China Expeditionary Army. It was issued with Tojo-IIc and re-assigned to 13th Air Division to be able to move to China/Burma rear areas. It will be as an advanced training unit to train up 50s experience fighter pilots to 70 exp.

This is the state of 48th Sentai (OTU) on 20 Nov:

[jdsrae]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 05, 43
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TF 341 encounters mine field at Roi-Namur (132,114)
Allied Ships
DMS Long
1 mine cleared
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Night Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
G4M1 Betty x 7
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 21
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 5
Liberator B.III: 2 damaged
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 13
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 6
Liberator GR.III: 1 damaged
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
G3M3 Nell x 4
G3M3 Nell: 1 damaged
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 13
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 6
Liberator GR.III: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 13
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 5
Liberator GR.III: 3 damaged
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 11
Ki-84r Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 6
Liberator B.III: 1 damaged
Runway hits 1
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
G3M3 Nell x 2
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Sub attack near Miyako-jima at 92,66
PB Yamahagi Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAK Yasukawa Maru
xAK Taketoyo Maru
PB Nanrei Maru
SS Pargo launches 2 torpedoes at PB Yamahagi Maru #3
PB Nanrei Maru attacking submerged sub ....
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
N1K2-J George x 75
N1K2-J George: 3 destroyed
30 x N1K2-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
17 x N1K2-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
14 x N1K2-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 31
F6F-3 Hellcat: 6 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
VF-60 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
VF-37 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 9 scrambling)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
N1K2-J George x 77
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 18
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
VF-37 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
VF-60 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
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Sub attack near Miyako-jima at 92,66
xAK Yasukawa Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Tarayasu Maru
xAK Takaoka Maru
PB Nanrei Maru
Allied Ships
SS Pargo
SS Pargo launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Yasukawa Maru
PB Nanrei Maru attacking submerged sub ....

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 05, 43
Fires out of control, AK Tatukami Maru can not be saved at Aogashima
Repairs completed on SS I-180 at Manus, ship returned to service
G4M1 Betty from 751 Ku K-1 has spotted DMS Chandler at 132,114 DMS Chandler is reported HIT
Ki-49-IIb Helen from 92nd Sentai attacking SS Dorado at 106,124 SS Dorado is reported HIT
PO1 Kasai U. of 331 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 3
PO2 Nakasawa V. of 331 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
PO1 Katagi G. of 331 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
PO1 Kotani B. of 331 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 3
PO1 Doigawa L. of 261 Ku S-2 is credited with kill number 2
F-5A Lightning sighted over Port Moresby
G4M1 Betty from 751 Ku K-1 has spotted DMS Chandler at 132,114 DMS Chandler is reported HIT
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 1st Raiding Regiment from Silchar
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 4th Raiding Regiment from Silchar
Naha expands airfield to size 7
Taonan expands fortifications to size 3
Gorakhpur expands airfield to size 2
Bowen expands airfield to size 4
Mussau Island expands airfield to size 1
Mussau Island expands port to size 1
Ace pilot Genwa K. of 1st Sentai is promoted to 2LT
Ace pilot Hashiguchi P. of 1st Sentai is promoted to 1LT
Ace pilot Kawai I. of 64th Sentai is promoted to 2LT
E Iki beginning refit in shipyard at Tokyo
Loss of xAK Yasukawa Maru on Nov 05, 1943 is admitted
Loss of PB Yamahagi Maru #3 on Nov 05, 1943 is admitted
SS Herring is reported to have been sunk near Aogashima on Jun 02, 1943

[jdsrae]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 06, 43
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ASW attack near Ramree Island at 53,47
xAK Tsukuba Maru
xAK Hino Maru #3
PB Suyozai Maru
SS Grunion is sighted by escort
Grunion bottoming out ....
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Night Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
G4M1 Betty x 11
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 15
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 6
Liberator GR.III x 12
Liberator B.III: 1 damaged
Liberator GR.III: 4 damaged
Runway hits 3
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 12
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 4
Liberator GR.III: 1 damaged
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 12
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 4
Liberator B.III: 3 damaged
Runway hits 1
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 10
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 5
Liberator GR.III: 1 damaged
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Sub attack near Samarinda at 67,96
PB Tokuho Maru #5
PB Choyo Maru #2
TK Nanrei Maru
TK Batopaha Maru
TK Peking Maru
Allied Ships
SS Lapon
SS Lapon launches 2 torpedoes at PB Tokuho Maru #5
PB Tokuho Maru #5 attacking submerged sub ....
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Sub attack near Ponape at 120,112
SC CHa-63, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
SC CHa-61
SS Barb launches 2 torpedoes at SC CHa-63

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 06, 43
Ki-49-IIb Helen from 92nd Sentai attacking SS Dorado at 103,123 SS Dorado is reported HIT
E Hiyodori shadowed by Catalina I at 54,53 near Rangoon
F-5A Lightning sighted over Dacca
G4M1 Betty from 751 Ku K-1 has spotted an Allied SC at 132,114 a SC-453 110' SC class SC is reported HIT
F-5A Lightning sighted over Imphal
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 1st Raiding Regiment from Silchar
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 4th Raiding Regiment from Silchar
5 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/A Division from Port Moresby
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/B Division from Port Moresby
Kona expands airfield to size 7
Victoria Point expands fortifications to size 6
Cawnpore expands airfield to size 5
Hughenden expands airfield to size 3
Kweilin expands fortifications to size 1
Ace pilot Hyakutake G. of 77th Sentai Det A is promoted to 2LT
Previous report of sinking of SS Gudgeon incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Loss of SC CHa-63 on Nov 06, 1943 is admitted

[jdsrae]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 07, 43
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ASW attack near Koggala at 29,51
SS I-178, hits 4
Allied Ships
KV Jasmine
KV Commandant Duboc
SS I-178 is located by KV Jasmine
KV Commandant Duboc attacking submerged sub ....
KV Commandant Duboc is out of ASW ammo
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Sub attack near Chittagong at 55,41
PB Okiyu Maru
xAK Tsukuba Maru
xAK Hino Maru #3
PB Suyozai Maru
Captain of SS Trespasser elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
Trespasser bottoming out ....
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Sub attack near Tawau at 69,91
TK Batopaha Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Tokuho Maru #5
SS Shad launches 4 torpedoes at TK Batopaha Maru
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 11
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 6
Liberator GR.III: 3 damaged
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 11
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 6
Liberator B.III: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
G4M1 Betty x 4
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
G3M3 Nell x 5
G3M3 Nell: 1 damaged
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
G3M3 Nell x 6
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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ASW attack near Chittagong at 55,41
PB Keinan Maru
SS Tally Ho is sighted by escort
Tally Ho bottoming out ....
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TF 311 encounters mine field at Chittagong (55,41)
AMc Tenshin
AMc Santo Maru
AMc Chokai Maru
22 mines cleared
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Afternoon Air attack on 40th Infantry Division, at 56,36 , near Dacca – the Allies are moving into the open hexes east of Calcutta, but haven’t committed to an advance into Dacca yet.
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 10
Ki-84r Frank x 26
26 x Ki-84r Frank sweeping at 20000 feet

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 07, 43
G3M3 Nell from 761 Ku K-2 has spotted DMS Chandler at 132,115 DMS Chandler is reported HIT
G3M3 Nell from 761 Ku K-2 has spotted a SC-453 110' SC class SC at 132,115 a PC-461 173' SC class SC is reported HIT
TK Batopaha Maru sinks at sea
Task Force 48 lays defensive minefield at Kusaie Island ( 125 , 118) and sets course for Ponape
F-5A Lightning sighted over Port Moresby
F-5A Lightning sighted over Dacca
F-5A Lightning sighted over Comilla
F-5A Lightning sighted over Buna
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 1st Raiding Regiment from Silchar
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 4th Raiding Regiment from Silchar
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/A Division from Port Moresby
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/B Division from Port Moresby
Temporary flotation repairs failing aboard SS I-11
Chittagong expands airfield to size 6
Patna expands airfield to size 8
Bundaberg expands airfield to size 3
Mussau Island expands fortifications to size 1
Kamloops expands airfield to size 7
70th Sentai converting to Ki-84r Frank
Pilot Hagiri V. is reported as to have escaped capture – from 753 Ku K-1, a Betty unit based at Rabaul.
MTB G-153 arrives at Nagoya
SC Ch 51 arrives at Kumamoto

[jdsrae]

RADM Tanaka returns to HQ 1st Naval District at Yokosuka after nearly two years away from Japan, to allow the Myoko Class Cruisers to upgrade.
The crews are given an initial 30 days leave, but that will be extended by a few weeks as the escorting Kageros have a 21 days upgrade that will start 1 Dec 43.
In addition to CruDiv3, RADM Tanaka is simultaneously commander of the 13th Base Force at Iwo Jima, but he isn’t in a hurry to step ashore to take over that job.




AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 08, 43
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TF 311 encounters mine field at Chittagong (55,41)
AMc Tenshin
AMc Santo Maru
AMc Chokai Maru
24 mines cleared
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ASW attack near Akyab at 54,44
SC Ch 22
SS Grunion is sighted by escort
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Night Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
G4M1 Betty x 11
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 13
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 7
Liberator GR.III: 2 damaged
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 13
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 5
Liberator B.III: 3 damaged
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 11
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 7
Liberator GR.III: 3 damaged
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 9
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 8
Liberator B.III: 3 damaged
Runway hits 1
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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TF 311 encounters mine field at Chittagong (55,41)
AMc Tenshin
AMc Santo Maru
AMc Chokai Maru
10 mines cleared
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Morning Air attack on 40th Infantry Division, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 18
Ki-84r Frank x 17
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 damaged
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Mili , at 136,121
F6F-3 Hellcat x 17
TBM-1C Avenger x 8
TBM-1C Avenger: 2 damaged
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Mili , at 136,121
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 28
SBD-3 Dauntless x 18
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 3 damaged
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Port hits 4

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 08, 43
Repairs completed on CVL Ryuho at Truk, ship returned to service
Ki-49-IIb Helen from 92nd Sentai attacking SS Dorado at 105,124 SS Dorado is reported HIT
F-5A Lightning sighted over Comilla
Spitfire PR.XI sighted over Rangpur
G4M1 Betty from 753 Ku K-1 has spotted a Elco 77ft PT class PT at 114,137 a Elco 77ft PT class PT is reported HIT
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 1st Raiding Regiment from Silchar
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 4th Raiding Regiment from Silchar
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/A Division from Port Moresby
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/B Division from Port Moresby
Repairs completed on CV Hiyo at Truk, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Naganami at Truk, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Matsukaze at Truk, ship returned to service
Benares expands airfield to size 4
Sabang expands fortifications to size 5
Aircraft N1K5-J George advances R&D – to 10/44 at +8/day.
Ace pilot Genwa L. of 87th Sentai is promoted to 1LT
TK Tachibana Maru arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
SS Pompano is reported to have been sunk near Boeton on Sep 18, 1943

[jdsrae]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 09, 43
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mili at 136,121, Range 11,000 Yards
PB Kiso Maru, Shell hits 43, and is sunk
xAK Kisogawa Maru, Shell hits 18, and is sunk
xAK Kotobuki Maru #5, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Doyle
DD Endicott
DD McCook
DD Frankford
DD Lang
DD Sterett
Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends unloading operations and begins to get underway
Improved night sighting under 89% moonlight
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
xAK Kotobuki Maru #5 sunk by DD Sterett at 8,000 yards
xAK Kisogawa Maru sunk by DD Lang at 2,000 yards
PB Kiso Maru sunk by DD Endicott at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 2
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 9
Liberator B.III: 2 damaged
Runway hits 2
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-84r Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 7
Liberator GR.III: 3 damaged
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
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Night Naval bombardment of Ailinglaplap at 133,117
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 20 damaged
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed on ground
D4Y1-C Judy: 2 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Grayson
DD Murray
DD Kimberly
DD Jenkins
DD Harrison
DD Foote
DD Burns
DD Boyd
DD Bennett
DD Bache
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 14
Port hits 14
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Night Naval bombardment of Mili at 136,121 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 damaged
343 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Carmick
DD Baldwin
DD Harding
DD Satterlee
DD Meade
DD Kalk, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Caldwell, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Buchanan
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 6
Port hits 4

Mili Naval Fortress firing at DD Satterlee
Mili Naval Fortress firing at DD Meade
Mili Naval Fortress firing at DD Kalk
Mili Naval Fortress firing at DD Caldwell
Mili Naval Fortress firing at DD Buchanan
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Night Naval bombardment of Mili at 136,121 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
298 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Sterett
DD Lang
DD Frankford
DD McCook
DD Endicott, Shell hits 8, on fire
DD Doyle, Shell hits 4, on fire
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 5
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 2
Mili Naval Fortress firing at DD Lang
Mili Naval Fortress firing at DD Frankford
Mili Naval Fortress firing at DD Endicott
Mili Naval Fortress firing at DD Doyle
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Morning Air attack on 40th Infantry Division, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 18
Ki-84r Frank x 19
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 5 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
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Afternoon Air attack on Mili , at 136,121
N1K2-J George x 30
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 9
TBM-1C Avenger x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
TBM-1C Avenger: 3 destroyed
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed by flak
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
281 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (5 airborne, 10 on standby, 15 scrambling)
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Afternoon Air attack on Mili , at 136,121
N1K2-J George x 29

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 9
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 25
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 4 destroyed
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 6 destroyed, 4 damaged
Runway hits 2
CAP engaged:
281 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 09, 43
Repairs completed on DD Tanikaze at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on SS I-17 at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Umikaze at Truk, ship returned to service
Task Force 252 lays defensive minefield at Maloelap ( 136 , 117) and sets course for Kusaie Island
G4M1 Betty from 751 Ku K-1 has spotted an Allied SC at 132,114 an Allied LCVP is reported HIT
G4M1 Betty from 751 Ku K-1 has spotted DMS Long at 132,115 DMS Long is reported HIT
F-5A Lightning sighted over Buna
G4M1 Betty from 755 Ku K-1 has spotted DMS Chandler at 132,114 DMS Chandler is reported HIT
G3M3 Nell from 702 Ku-1 has spotted an Allied AMc at 92,144 an Allied AMc is reported HIT
G3M3 Nell from 761 Ku K-2 has spotted DMS Long at 132,115 DMS Long is reported HIT
G3M3 Nell from 761 Ku K-2 has spotted AO Cimarron at 135,115 AO Cimarron is reported HIT
PO2 Matsuyama N. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
PO2 Aihara O. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
PO2 Asada F. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
PO2 Kojima D. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
PO1 Kanno C. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
PO2 Aihara O. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 3
PO2 Obayashi C. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
PO1 Kamisaka W. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
PO2 Okano I. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
PO1 Kawabata F. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
PO2 Kawakami M. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
PO2 Asada F. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 3
PO2 Asada F. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 4
PO2 Kawakami N. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
PO2 Matsuyama O. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 3
PO1 Asada R. of 281 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 2
4 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 7th Indpt SNLF Coy from Fergusson Island
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 1st Raiding Regiment from Silchar
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 4th Raiding Regiment from Silchar
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/A Division from Port Moresby
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/B Division from Port Moresby
Repairs completed on CA Myoko at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Yukikaze at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Chichi-jima expands port to size 2
Billiton expands fortifications to size 2
Bihoro expands fortifications to size 3
Maryborough expands airfield to size 3
Ace pilot Kawahara T. of 85th Sentai is promoted to 1LT
Ace pilot Kagawa A. of 87th Sentai is promoted to 1LT
CA Myoko beginning refit in shipyard at Yokohama/Yokosuka
CA Haguro beginning refit in shipyard at Yokohama/Yokosuka
CA Nachi beginning refit in shipyard at Yokohama/Yokosuka
CA Ashigara beginning refit in shipyard at Yokohama/Yokosuka
Ryuho-1 converting to A6M8 Zero
Loss of PB Kiso Maru on Nov 09, 1943 is admitted
Loss of xAK Kisogawa Maru on Nov 09, 1943 is admitted
Loss of xAK Kotobuki Maru #5 on Nov 09, 1943 is admitted

[jdsrae]

Spoiler alert!
I just ran the 23 Nov 43 turn and this was the combat report

“No combat report available.”

There were zero contacts anywhere!
First time that’s happened this war.

[jdsrae]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 10, 43
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 23
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 3
Liberator GR.III x 6
Liberator B.III: 2 damaged
Liberator GR.III: 5 damaged
Runway hits 1
6 x Liberator GR.III bombing from 10000 feet – this is the maritime patrol version which carries a lower bomb load.
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Liberator B.III bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 14
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 damaged
Ki-84r Frank: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft
Liberator B.III x 5
Runway hits 1
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 14
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 4
Liberator GR.III: 1 damaged
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 13
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 6
Liberator GR.III: 1 damaged
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Morning Air attack on 11th (East African) Division, at 55,37 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Ki-84r Frank x 10
10 x Ki-84r Frank sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 72nd British Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 10
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 14
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 10, 43
Repairs completed on DD Nowaki at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
G4M1 Betty from 751 Ku K-1 has spotted a Higgins 78ft PT class PT at 132,114 a Higgins 78ft PT class PT is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake from 952 Ku T-2 attacking SS Barb at 120,112 SS Barb is reported HIT
G3M3 Nell from 761 Ku K-2 has spotted an Allied LCVP at 132,114 an Allied LCVP is reported HIT
F-5A Lightning sighted over Port Moresby
G4M1 Betty from 753 Ku K-1 has spotted an Allied PT at 114,137 an Allied PT is reported HIT
PB4Y-1 Liberator sighted over Ailinglaplap
15 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 43rd JNAF AF Unit to Ailinglaplap
4 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 7th Indpt SNLF Coy from Fergusson Island
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 1st Raiding Regiment from Silchar
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/A Division from Port Moresby
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/B Division from Port Moresby
Repairs completed on DD Hayate at Truk, ship returned to service
Hilo expands port to size 5
Allahabad expands airfield to size 3
Jorhat expands fortifications to size 2
Nagpur expands airfield to size 3
Ace pilot Gyuba P. of 1st Sentai is promoted to 1LT
Ace pilot Azusa S. of 64th Sentai is promoted to 1LT
Previous report of sinking of CA Louisville incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Previous report of sinking of SS Tambor incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service

[jdsrae]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 11, 43
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ASW attack near Akyab at 54,44
E Hiyodori
Allied Ships
SS Grunion, hits 5
SS Grunion is sighted by escort
Grunion bottoming out ....
E Hiyodori attacking submerged sub ....
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ASW attack near Boela at 81,110
TK Mitu Maru
PB Showa Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Crevalle
SS Crevalle is sighted by escort
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Sub attack near Koggala at 28,51
SS I-179
Allied Ships
KV Commandant Duboc
Captain of SS I-179 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
KV Commandant Duboc attacking submerged sub ....
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Sub attack near Anatahan at 108,91
SC CHa-67, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
SC CHa-69
Allied Ships
SS Gunnel
SS Gunnel launches 2 torpedoes at SC CHa-67
SC CHa-69 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-69 is out of ASW ammo
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Afternoon Air attack on 72nd British Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 15
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 5 destroyed, 5 damaged – I’ve been expecting the Allies to throw some CAP over these troops in the open but it’s taken them a while. Some escorts and LRCAP will be set next time.
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 8
CAP engaged:
No.457 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 11, 43
Previous report of sinking of SS Crevalle incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 81, 110
SC CHa-49 runs aground at 110 , 89
Repairs completed on DD Natsugumo at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Michishio at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on BB Haruna at Truk, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on SS I-8 at Truk, ship returned to service
B6N2 Jill from 551 Ku K-1 attacking SS Devilfish at 114,109 SS Devilfish is reported HIT
P1Y1 Frances from 521 Ku K-1 attacking SS Flying Fish at 113,109 SS Flying Fish is reported HIT
TF 76 sights Catalina I at 53,47 near Ramree Island
PB4Y-1 Liberator sighted over Ailinglaplap
F-5A Lightning sighted over Dacca
F-5A Lightning sighted over Silchar
G4M1 Betty from 752 Ku K-1 attacking SS O24 at 53,55 SS O24 is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake from 902 Ku T-1 attacking SS Flying Fish at 113,109 SS Flying Fish is reported HIT
B6N2 Jill from 551 Ku K-1 attacking SS Tunny at 113,111 SS Tunny is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake from 934 Ku T-2 attacking a KV Class class SS at 104,62 a KXIV Class class SS is reported HIT
Ki-49-IIa Helen from 90th Sentai attacking SS O24 at 53,55 SS O24 is reported HIT
14 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 43rd JNAF AF Unit to Ailinglaplap
5 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 7th Indpt SNLF Coy from Fergusson Island
5 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 1st Raiding Regiment from Silchar
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 2nd Raiding Regiment from Silchar
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/A Division from Port Moresby
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/B Division from Port Moresby
Repairs completed on DD Minegumo at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on BB Yamato at Truk, ship returned to service
Fushun expands fortifications to size 4
Ramree Island expands fortifications to size 4
xAK Teisen Maru arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
MTB G-154 arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
SC Ch 54 arrives at Niigata
Loss of SC CHa-67 on Nov 11, 1943 is admitted

[jdsrae]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 12, 43
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Night Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 23
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 4
Liberator GR.III: 2 damaged
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ASW attack near Samarinda at 67,96
TK Ogura Maru #3
PB Shonan Maru #1
SS Lapon is sighted by escort
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Morning Air attack on 11th (East African) Division, at 55,37 , near Dacca
Ki-84r Frank x 36
36 x Ki-84r Frank sweeping at 20000 feet
Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 8
Spitfire Vc Trop x 5
Spitfire Vc Trop: 1 destroyed
Spitfire Vc Trop: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
No.34 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
No.457 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
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Morning Air attack on Patna , at 54,30
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Ki-84a Frank x 24
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
20 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 20000 feet
Allied aircraft
Martlet IV x 16
Martlet IV: 4 destroyed
CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Martlet IV (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 8 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 20000.
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Morning Air attack on 11th (East African) Division, at 55,37 , near Dacca
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 25
Ki-84r Frank x 4
Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 1
Spitfire Vc Trop: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on Patna , at 54,30
Ki-84a Frank x 8
Allied aircraft
Martlet IV x 4
Martlet IV: 2 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on Ailinglaplap , at 133,117
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
N1K2-J George x 58
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 10
F4U-1A Corsair x 18
B-24D1 Liberator: 4 destroyed, 3 damaged
F4U-1A Corsair: 3 destroyed
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 20000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 15 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 27000.
261 Ku S-2 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 13 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 22000.
265 Ku S-1 with N1K2-J George (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 13 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 26000.

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 12, 43
Repairs completed on DD Arashio at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Asashio at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
D4Y1 Judy from 503 Ku K-1 attacking SS Flying Fish at 113,107 SS Flying Fish is reported HIT
D4Y1 Judy from 523 Ku K-2 attacking SS Devilfish at 114,109 SS Devilfish is reported HIT
MAJ Kikuchi T. of 1st Sentai is credited with kill number 2
2LT Itaya R. of 1st Sentai is credited with kill number 3
MAJ Kikuchi T. of 1st Sentai is credited with kill number 3
2LT Hidaka W. of 59th Sentai is credited with kill number 4
2LT Uchida W. of 59th Sentai is credited with kill number 4
2LT Uchida W. of 59th Sentai is credited with kill number 5
2LT Uchida W. of 59th Sentai attains ace status!!
WO Goto F. of 59th Sentai is credited with kill number 9
WO Goto F. of 59th Sentai is credited with kill number 10
WO Sonokawa S. of 59th Sentai is credited with kill number 7
F-5A Lightning sighted over Imphal
PB4Y-1P Liberator sighted over Truk
WO Kira F. of 59th Sentai is credited with kill number 2
WO Genwa T. of 59th Sentai is credited with kill number 2
2LT Kimiyama D. of 59th Sentai is credited with kill number 6
PO2 Ohara G. of 261 Ku S-2 is credited with kill number 5
PO2 Ohara G. of 261 Ku S-2 attains ace status!!
PO1 Kojima S. of 261 Ku S-2 is credited with kill number 3
PO2 Kumagaya K. of 261 Ku S-2 is credited with kill number 2
PO2 Bando U. of 261 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 4
F-5A Lightning sighted over Silchar
WO Kimiyama I. of 33rd Sentai is credited with kill number 2
2LT Ginowa R. of 1st Sentai is credited with kill number 3
PO2 Bando U. of 261 Ku S-1 is credited with kill number 5
PO2 Bando U. of 261 Ku S-1 attains ace status!!
G4M1 Betty from 755 Ku K-1 has spotted a Elco 77ft PT class PT at 135,115 a Elco 77ft PT class PT is reported HIT
G4M1 Betty from 751 Ku K-1 has spotted a Elco 77ft PT class PT at 135,115 a Elco 77ft PT class PT is reported HIT
G4M1 Betty from 751 Ku K-1 has spotted a Elco 77ft PT class PT at 132,115 a Elco 77ft PT class PT is reported HIT
G3M3 Nell from 702 Ku-1 has spotted a Cockatoo class AMc at 92,144 a Cockatoo class AMc is reported HIT
B6N2 Jill from 582 Ku K-1 attacking SS Flying Fish at 113,107 SS Flying Fish is reported HIT
B5M1 Mabel from 932 Ku T-1 attacking an Allied SS at 107,62 an Allied SS is reported HIT
P1Y1 Frances from 521 Ku K-1 attacking SS Flying Fish at 113,107 SS Flying Fish is reported HIT
D4Y1 Judy from 552 Ku K-1 attacking SS Flying Fish at 113,107 SS Flying Fish is reported HIT
G3M3 Nell from 761 Ku K-1 attacking SS Flying Fish at 113,107 SS Flying Fish is reported HIT
14 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 43rd JNAF AF Unit to Ailinglaplap
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 1st Raiding Regiment from Silchar
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 2nd Raiding Regiment from Silchar
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/A Division from Port Moresby
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/B Division from Port Moresby
Ace pilot Shirahama N. of 87th Sentai is promoted to 2LT
SS Grampus is reported to have been sunk near Kusaie Island on Sep 27, 1943

[jdsrae]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 13, 43
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
N1K2-J George x 30
30 x N1K2-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
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Submarine attack near Perth at 49,147
SSX Ha-30
Allied Ships
xAK Charles Robinson, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAK Charles Robinson is sighted by SSX Ha-30
SSX Ha-30 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Charles Robinson – two hits, but one was a dud!

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 13, 43
SS I-16 terminates patrol and enters Hakodate for repairs
D4Y1 Judy from 503 Ku K-1 attacking SS Tunny at 113,111 SS Tunny is reported HIT
16 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 43rd JNAF AF Unit to Ailinglaplap
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 1st Raiding Regiment from Silchar
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 2nd Raiding Regiment from Silchar
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/A Division from Port Moresby
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/B Division from Port Moresby
Repairs completed on DD Asakaze at Truk, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Wakazuki at Truk, ship returned to service
Yamagata expands airfield to size 6
Pendleton expands airfield to size 8
Chittagong expands airfield to size 7
Jubbulpore expands airfield to size 5
Nanyang expands airfield to size 3
Silchar expands fortifications to size 4
Pilot Inokuchi T. is reported as to have escaped capture
9th Fleet arrives at Truk – will move to Hollandia
70th Field AA Battalion arrives at Tokyo
68th Field AA Battalion arrives at Tokyo
69th Field AA Battalion arrives at Tokyo
1st Ind.Mixed Regiment arrives at Tokyo – 8th Area Army
26th Special Base Force arrives at Tokyo – will be the Singapore base force.

[jdsrae]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 14, 43
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Sub attack near Busuanga at 77,79
TK Anjo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Okigawa Maru
E Yanagi
SS Puffer launches 2 torpedoes at TK Anjo Maru
E Yanagi attacking submerged sub ....
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Sub attack near Busuanga at 77,79
TK Anjo Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
E Yanagi
Allied Ships
SS Puffer, hits 2
SS Puffer launches 2 torpedoes at TK Anjo Maru
E Yanagi attacking submerged sub ....
E Yanagi is out of ASW ammo
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Morning Air attack on 40th Infantry Division, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Ki-84a Frank x 29
29 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 20000 feet
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet – smaller raid looks like it was a lot harder to spot, which makes sense.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Ki-84a Frank x 3
3 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 20000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on 11th (East African) Division, at 55,37 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Ki-84a Frank x 37
Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
37 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 20000 feet
CAP engaged:
No.34 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 14, 43
SS RO-100 terminates patrol and enters Rabaul for repairs
Temporary flotation repairs failing aboard SS RO-61
Repairs completed on CL Sendai at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on SS I-181 at Manus, ship returned to service
F-5A Lightning sighted over Port Moresby
F-5A Lightning sighted over Milne Bay
E13A1 Jake from 952 Ku T-2 attacking SS Barb at 120,112 SS Barb is reported HIT
WO Senda F. of 64th Sentai is credited with kill number 4
17 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 43rd JNAF AF Unit to Ailinglaplap
5 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 8th Fleet from Shortlands
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 1st Raiding Regiment from Silchar
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 2nd Raiding Regiment from Silchar
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/A Division from Port Moresby
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/B Division from Port Moresby
Repairs completed on SS I-9 at Truk, ship returned to service
Taihoku expands airfield to size 6
Lanai expands port to size 1
Makin expands fortifications to size 6
Pucheng expands airfield to size 4
Loss of TK Anjo Maru on Nov 14, 1943 is admitted
SC CHa-70 arrives at Shanghai
301 Ku S-1 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka – 3x new IJNAF fighter units. They have taken some reasonably well trained pilots on strength but will continue training as they move south to the Marianas and potentially beyond if required.
301 Ku S-2 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
341 Ku S-1 arrives at Matsuyama
30th Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Nagoya – historically used in the Southern Philippines, these 30s IMBs that become 100s Divs will be moved forward to help defend the Marianas. 30th IMB to Guam.
31st Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Kumamoto – to Rota
32nd Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Kumamoto – to Tinian
33rd Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Hiroshima/Kure – to Saipan
34th Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Tokyo – to Pagan
24th Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Sendai – historically used in Northern Burma, it will move to Sumatra instead, most likely Sabang.
29th Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Osaka/Kyoto – historically used on the South Burma coast, it will move to Central Java (in the hills near Batavia) instead to join the other 20s IMBs in the DEI.
12th Mortar Battalion arrives at Hiroshima/Kure – to 27th IMB at Batavia
14th Mortar Battalion arrives at Hirosaki/Aomori – to 28th IMB at Soerabaja
3rd Amphibious Brigade arrives at Asahikawa – will stay in Hokkaido as a reserve force for potential future use in NEAF.
11th Mortar Battalion arrives at Osaka/Kyoto – to 25th IMB at Palembang
2nd Amphibious Brigade arrives at Fukuoka – historically used in Western New Guinea, it will join the 3rd Amphib Bde in reserve on Hokkaido.
1st Amph.Bde Tank Battalion arrives at Mutankiang – will move to Kusaie to form the 1st Amphib Bde. Will it arrive before the Allies do?
2nd Medium Mortar Battalion arrives at Kumamoto – to the Marianas garrison force
3rd Medium Mortar Battalion arrives at Tokyo – as above

[jdsrae]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 15, 43
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Night Naval bombardment of Baker Island at 149,136 – there are no Japanese defenders on Baker Island, so this was a waste of fuel and ammunition.
DD Sterett
DD Frankford
DD McCook
DD Carmick
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 2
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1
DD Sterett firing at Baker Island
DD Frankford firing at Baker Island
DD McCook firing at Baker Island
DD Carmick firing at Baker Island
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115 – the Allies don’t have any CAP set, but fighters are spotted by recon.
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
N1K2-J George x 28
28 x N1K2-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
N1K2-J George x 30
30 x N1K2-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 31st Infantry Regiment, at 58,32 , near Darjeeling
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Ki-84a Frank x 20
20 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 20000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
N1K2-J George x 30
30 x N1K2-J George sweeping at 20000 feet
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Sub attack near Groot Natoena at 60,81 – the IJN needs to start getting more surface search radars onto the escort ships of the Grand Escort Fleet.
TK Eiho Maru, Torpedo hits 3, heavy damage
E Hishu
AMC Gokoku Maru
TK Asashio Maru
TK Mirii Maru
TK Bokuei Maru
TK Kuroshio Maru
E Yomogi
E Tsuta
SS Escolar launches 4 torpedoes at TK Eiho Maru
E Tsuta attacking submerged sub ....
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Naval bombardment of Funafuti at 138,147 – the Allied CIC has previously mentioned that this is his favourite base name for some reason. There are no Japanese defenders here either. IGHQ welcomes more Allied operations in this area as it will take them time to capture bases that Japan has no interest in as the date ticks closer towards 1 Jan 44.
CA Canberra
CA Pensacola
CL Honolulu
CL St. Louis
CL Adelaide
CL Leander
Port hits 13
Port supply hits 2
CA Canberra firing at Funafuti
CA Pensacola firing at Funafuti
CL Honolulu firing at Funafuti
CL St. Louis firing at Funafuti
CL Adelaide firing at Funafuti
CL Leander firing at Funafuti

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 15, 43
G3M3 Nell from 761 Ku K-2 has spotted an Allied SC at 132,114 an Allied SC is reported HIT
F-5A Lightning sighted over Milne Bay
PB4Y-1P Liberator sighted over Ponape
B6N2 Jill from 936 Ku T-1 attacking SS Harder at 102,119 SS Harder is reported HIT
B6N2 Jill from Sasebo Ku T-2 attacking an Allied SS at 102,65 a Thames class SS is reported HIT
19 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 112th JAAF AF Bn to Takamatsu – some aviation support is needed here to repair some IJN fighters so they can move to Yokosuka.
5 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 8th Fleet from Shortlands
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 2nd Raiding Regiment from Silchar
7 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/A Division from Port Moresby
6 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 46th/B Division from Port Moresby
Repairs completed on SS I-16 at Hakodate, ship returned to service
Aircraft P1Y2 Frances advances R&D
Ace pilot Degawa V. of 85th Sentai is promoted to 1LT
10th Garrison Unit disbands – I can’t remember where all of these were, but I think this one was at Port Moresby.
11th Garrison Unit disbands – this one was at the base west along the coast from Port Moresby
17th Garrison Unit disbands – might have been at Milne Bay
MTB G-155 arrives at Kobe
341 Ku S-1 arrives at Takamatsu – this is the unit that needs the IJAAF mechanics to put the wings back on and fill the planes up with fuel before they can fly to an IJNAF airfield.