Mooar stuff landing at Short, wanted to "contest" w/ combat ships but decided against, as they seem useless vs. the newest Allied ships. Need to wait for more SS radar and opportunity.
Allied secret weapen tho is a "wandering fort" in India, Allied commander claimed the populace fed these guys and also gave ém weapons and ammo?
However this is disputed by Col. Kanishi who confirmed the area was cleared from civilians. As the IJ empire cares for the small people they were evacuated to safe and nice places in Burma...seems Allied propaganda is quite worthless if one knows the actual truth [:)]
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 11, 43
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Invasion Support action off Shortlands (109,131)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
77 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
xAP Aloe, Shell hits 27, heavy fires, heavy damage
LST-480
LST-478
LST-476
LST-475
LST-470
LST-472, heavy fires
20cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
20cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
12cm/45 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
14cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
20cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
12cm/45 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Aloe at 4,000 yards
LST-480 fired at enemy troops
LST-478 fired at enemy troops
LST-476 fired at enemy troops
LST-475 fired at enemy troops
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 11,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Hakkaisan Maru, Shell hits 13, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD Boyd
DD Converse
DD Eaton
DD Nicholas
DD Pringle
Improved night sighting under 78% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 78% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Moosbrugger, Fred crosses the 'T'
DD Pringle engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 11,000 yards
DD Eaton engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 11,000 yards
DD Converse engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Nicholas engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Eaton engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Converse engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Boyd engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Pringle engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Nicholas engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Eaton engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Boyd engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Pringle engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Converse engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Nicholas engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 5,000 yards
DD Nicholas engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 5,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
181 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe, Shell hits 2
CL Denver
CL Columbia
DD Nizam
DD Nepal
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell, Shell hits 1
DD Bancroft, Shell hits 1
DD Bailey
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Denver firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Denver
CL Columbia firing at 16th Division
DD Nizam firing at 16th Division
DD Nepal firing at 16th Division
DD Arunta firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Gansevoort
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Caldwell
DD Caldwell firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Bancroft firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Bancroft
DD Bailey firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Bailey
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
126 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Jupiter
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett
DD Anderson
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20
Port hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CA Indianapolis
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Jupiter
DD Jupiter firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Stronghold firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Stronghold
DD Sterett firing at Shortlands
DD Anderson firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Anderson
DD Sims firing at Shortlands
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Frankford
DD Frankford firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
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Invasion Support action off Shortlands (109,131)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
68 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
xAP Filleigh, Shell hits 27, heavy fires, heavy damage
LST-483
LST-482
LST-477
LST-470
LST-475
LST-472
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
12cm/45 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
20cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
12cm/45 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
20cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
12cm/45 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Filleigh at 6,000 yards
LST-483 fired at enemy troops
LST-482 fired at enemy troops
LST-477 fired at enemy troops
LST-470 fired at enemy troops
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Submarine attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
PB Hakkaisan Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-42
PB Hakkaisan Maru is sighted by SS S-42
SS S-42 launches 2 torpedoes
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Hakkaisan Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SC Constant
SC Daring
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 29,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 29,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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ASW attack near Makassar at 63,107
Japanese Ships
PB Sonan Maru #5
PB Shonon Maru #10
Allied Ships
SS Trigger
SS Trigger is located by PB Sonan Maru #5
Trigger diving deep ....
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
PB Hakkaisan Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-42
PB Hakkaisan Maru is sighted by SS S-42
SS S-42 launches 2 torpedoes
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Morning Air attack on 14th Army, at 48,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 14
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-44-IIc Tojo sweeping at 36000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Vella Lavella , at 110,133
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 36,300 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 16
Allied aircraft
Hurricane XIIb x 7
Kittyhawk I x 7
Kittyhawk III x 8
P-40K Warhawk x 12
P-40N5 Warhawk x 12
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 8
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane XIIb: 1 destroyed
P-40K Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-40N5 Warhawk: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VMF-221 with F4U-1 Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-441 with F4U-1 Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 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 4 minutes
343rd FG/11th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
18th FG/12th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
No.14 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk III (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
No.111 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk I (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
No.118 Sqn RCAF with Hurricane XIIb (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
347th FG/339th FS with P-40K Warhawk (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 29000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 14th Army, at 48,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 38
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
38 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 32000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Vella Lavella , at 110,133
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 24
Allied aircraft
Hurricane XIIb x 5
Kittyhawk I x 6
Kittyhawk III x 7
P-40K Warhawk x 10
P-40N5 Warhawk x 9
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 7 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk I: 2 destroyed
Kittyhawk III: 2 destroyed
P-40N5 Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34000 feet
CAP engaged:
VMF-221 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 36300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VMF-441 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
No.14 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk III (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 38300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
No.111 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 34300 and 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
No.118 Sqn RCAF with Hurricane XIIb (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 35300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
343rd FG/11th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 22000 , scrambling fighters to 36300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
18th FG/12th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 39300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 60 minutes
347th FG/339th FS with P-40K Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 35300 and 37300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 39,800 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 13
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 36800 feet
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 10 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 39000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 21
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Vella Lavella , at 110,133
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 24
Allied aircraft
Hurricane XIIb x 4
Kittyhawk III x 2
P-40K Warhawk x 3
P-40N5 Warhawk x 2
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane XIIb: 1 destroyed
Kittyhawk III: 1 destroyed
P-40K Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 39000 feet
CAP engaged:
VMF-221 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VMF-441 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
No.118 Sqn RCAF with Hurricane XIIb (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
343rd FG/11th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 22000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
18th FG/12th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
347th FG/339th FS with P-40K Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
No.14 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk III (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Vella Lavella , at 110,133
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 39,300 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 6
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 1
P-40N5 Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 1 destroyed
P-40N5 Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x N1K2-J George sweeping at 35300 feet
CAP engaged:
No.14 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk III (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Vella Lavella , at 110,133
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 103 NM, estimated altitude 39,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 37,800 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 2
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 36800 feet
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Morning Air attack on 15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment, at 49,35 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 3
B-24D Liberator x 2
B-25C Mitchell x 27
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 56th/B Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment, at 49,35 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 13
B-24D Liberator x 9
B-25D1 Mitchell x 10
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (2 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 56th/B Division ...
Also attacking 15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 56th/B Division ...
Also attacking 15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 56th/B Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 65
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 39 damaged
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 9 damaged
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment, at 49,35 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Vella Lavella , at 110,133
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 84 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 7
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 39000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 9 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 1,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 8 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 30
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 22 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
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Afternoon Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 10
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 10 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Ground combat at Kiuchuan (82,26)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 210 troops, 0 guns, 25 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
Defending force 1232 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 5
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), preparation(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
5th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
21st Chinese Base Force
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Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 18197 troops, 505 guns, 411 vehicles, Assault Value = 779
Defending force 16408 troops, 485 guns, 192 vehicles, Assault Value = 327
Allied adjusted assault: 931
Japanese adjusted defense: 659
Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), disruption(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
537 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Guns lost 42 (6 destroyed, 36 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
382 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 36 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 17 (3 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st USMC Corps Tank Battalion
37th Infantry Division
24th Infantry Division
147th Field Artillery Regiment
10th Marine Defense Battalion
I US Amphib Corps
30th Field Artillery Regiment
131st Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
9th Armored Car Co
16th Division
Maizuru 1st SNLF
14th Army
15th Air Defense AA Regiment
50th JAAF AF Bn
11th Air Defense AA Regiment
1st JNAF AF Unit
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
2nd Ind.AA Gun Co
28th Field AA Machinecannon Company
44th Field AA Battalion
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
8th JNAF AF Unit
12th Air Defense AA Regiment
1st Air Defense AA Bn /4
4th Base Force /3
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Combined 8th SNLF /1
Alpha77 (IJ) vs. Allied player (A) PBM scen2
Moderators: wdolson, MOD_War-in-the-Pacific-Admirals-Edition
RE: WITP: FE (fools edition) PBM Scen2 stock Japan AAR starts in May42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 12, 43
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
127 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver, Shell hits 1
CL Columbia
DD Nizam
DD Nepal, Shell hits 1
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell
DD Bancroft
DD Bailey
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Denver firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Denver
CL Columbia firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Columbia
DD Nizam firing at 16th Division
DD Nepal firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nepal
DD Arunta firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Caldwell
DD Bancroft firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Bailey firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Bailey
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
106 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Jupiter
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett
DD Anderson
DD Sims
DD Frankford
CA Indianapolis firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CA Indianapolis
DD Jupiter firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Jupiter
DD Stronghold firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Stronghold
DD Sterett firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Sterett
DD Anderson firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Anderson
DD Sims firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Sims
DD Frankford firing at 16th Division
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TF 230 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)
Allied Ships
SS Sailfish, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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ASW attack near Tandjoengbalai at 47,77
Japanese Ships
PB Shinko Maru #5
SC CHa-32
Allied Ships
SS Finback
SS Finback is located by PB Shinko Maru #5
Finback bottoming out ....
PB Shinko Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 37,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 22
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 38,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on 59th Field AA Battalion, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 37,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 14
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
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Morning Air attack on 59th Field AA Battalion, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 20
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 38,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 54
Ki-84a Frank x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 22 (2 destroyed, 20 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
29 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 9000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
Ki-84a Frank x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guards Division, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 2
Wellington Ic x 17
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x Liberator GR.III bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 59th Field AA Battalion, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 39,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 2
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guards Division, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 12
B-25C Mitchell x 13
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guards Division, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 59th Field AA Battalion, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Kittyhawk III sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 21st Army, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell 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
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 31
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 16 damaged
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 13
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 6 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 11 damaged
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 7 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 7 damaged
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guards Division, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 59th Field AA Battalion, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 21st Army, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 2
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 42,800 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 36800 feet
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
127 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver, Shell hits 1
CL Columbia
DD Nizam
DD Nepal, Shell hits 1
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell
DD Bancroft
DD Bailey
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Denver firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Denver
CL Columbia firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Columbia
DD Nizam firing at 16th Division
DD Nepal firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nepal
DD Arunta firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Caldwell
DD Bancroft firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Bailey firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Bailey
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
106 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Jupiter
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett
DD Anderson
DD Sims
DD Frankford
CA Indianapolis firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CA Indianapolis
DD Jupiter firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Jupiter
DD Stronghold firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Stronghold
DD Sterett firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Sterett
DD Anderson firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Anderson
DD Sims firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Sims
DD Frankford firing at 16th Division
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TF 230 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)
Allied Ships
SS Sailfish, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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ASW attack near Tandjoengbalai at 47,77
Japanese Ships
PB Shinko Maru #5
SC CHa-32
Allied Ships
SS Finback
SS Finback is located by PB Shinko Maru #5
Finback bottoming out ....
PB Shinko Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 37,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 22
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 38,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on 59th Field AA Battalion, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 37,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 14
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
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Morning Air attack on 59th Field AA Battalion, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 20
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 38,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 54
Ki-84a Frank x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 22 (2 destroyed, 20 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
29 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 9000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
Ki-84a Frank x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guards Division, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 2
Wellington Ic x 17
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x Liberator GR.III bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 59th Field AA Battalion, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 39,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 2
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guards Division, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 12
B-25C Mitchell x 13
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guards Division, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 59th Field AA Battalion, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Kittyhawk III sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 21st Army, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell 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
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 31
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 16 damaged
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 13
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 6 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 11 damaged
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 7 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 7 damaged
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guards Division, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 59th Field AA Battalion, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 40000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 21st Army, at 49,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 2
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 42,800 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 36800 feet
RE: WITP: FE (fools edition) PBM Scen2 stock Japan AAR starts in May42
Not much happening except the big Allied army has arrived near Cuttack, this attack was "predicted" by the IJA for quite a while and they are happy to be proven right now...
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 13, 43
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Submarine attack near Chittagong at 55,42
Japanese Ships
xAK Hokutai Maru
Allied Ships
SS KXIII
xAK Hokutai Maru is sighted by SS KXIII
SS KXIII launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Hokutai Maru
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ASW attack near Brisbane at 97,162
Japanese Ships
SS I-5
Allied Ships
xAK Eldorado
xAK Makena
xAK Steel Navigator
xAK West Cawthon
DMS Lamberton
SS I-5 is sighted by escort
DMS Lamberton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Lamberton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Lamberton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Lamberton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Lamberton fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 65,72
Japanese Ships
E W-17
E W-15
E W-5
E W-1
AV Sagara Maru
AO Toho Maru
AO Toei Maru
AO Shinkoku Maru
AO Nippon Maru
AO Ken'yo Maru
TK Kurume Maru
TK Okayama Maru
TK Tonan Maru #2
TK San Ramon Maru
TK Nissyo Maru
TK Kaizyo Maru
xAK Yamazumi Maru
xAK Naruto Maru
DD Hokaze
E Hirashima
E W-21
Allied Ships
SS Sculpin, hits 4, heavy damage
SS Sculpin is sighted by escort
Sculpin diving deep ....
DD Hokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
E Hirashima fails to find sub and abandons search
E W-21 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-21 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-21 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-21 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-21 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 165 encounters mine field at Torokina (109,130)
Allied Ships
DD Nicholas, Mine hits 1
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
160 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
CL Columbia, Shell hits 1
DD Nizam
DD Nepal
DD Jupiter, Shell hits 1
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort, Shell hits 1
DD Caldwell
DD Bancroft
DD Bailey
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Runway hits 4
Port hits 5
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Denver firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Columbia
CL Columbia firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Nizam firing at 4th Base Force
4th Base Force firing at DD Nizam
DD Jupiter firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Jupiter
DD Arunta firing at Shortlands
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Gansevoort
DD Gansevoort firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Caldwell
DD Caldwell firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Bancroft firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Bancroft
DD Meredith firing at Shortlands
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
81 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett
DD Anderson
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CA Indianapolis
CA Indianapolis firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Stronghold firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Stronghold
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Anderson
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
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ASW attack near Kofiau at 80,107
Japanese Ships
AV Tokyo Maru
AO Kyokuto Maru
AK Kansai Maru
DD Makinami
Allied Ships
SS Puffer
SS Puffer is sighted by escort
Puffer diving deep ....
DD Makinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on 25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 48,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 27
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 78
Ki-84a Frank x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 10 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 28000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 28000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 28000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 7th Australian Division ...
Also attacking 25th Indian Division ...
Also attacking 25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Australian Division ...
Also attacking 25th Indian Division ...
Also attacking 25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Australian Division ...
Also attacking 25th Indian Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 52 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 52
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 27 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 32
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 24
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 14 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 7 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 7 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 9 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wake Coastal Gun Battalion, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 19
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 13 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 13, 43
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Submarine attack near Chittagong at 55,42
Japanese Ships
xAK Hokutai Maru
Allied Ships
SS KXIII
xAK Hokutai Maru is sighted by SS KXIII
SS KXIII launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Hokutai Maru
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ASW attack near Brisbane at 97,162
Japanese Ships
SS I-5
Allied Ships
xAK Eldorado
xAK Makena
xAK Steel Navigator
xAK West Cawthon
DMS Lamberton
SS I-5 is sighted by escort
DMS Lamberton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Lamberton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Lamberton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Lamberton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Lamberton fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 65,72
Japanese Ships
E W-17
E W-15
E W-5
E W-1
AV Sagara Maru
AO Toho Maru
AO Toei Maru
AO Shinkoku Maru
AO Nippon Maru
AO Ken'yo Maru
TK Kurume Maru
TK Okayama Maru
TK Tonan Maru #2
TK San Ramon Maru
TK Nissyo Maru
TK Kaizyo Maru
xAK Yamazumi Maru
xAK Naruto Maru
DD Hokaze
E Hirashima
E W-21
Allied Ships
SS Sculpin, hits 4, heavy damage
SS Sculpin is sighted by escort
Sculpin diving deep ....
DD Hokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
E Hirashima fails to find sub and abandons search
E W-21 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-21 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-21 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-21 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-21 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 165 encounters mine field at Torokina (109,130)
Allied Ships
DD Nicholas, Mine hits 1
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
160 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
CL Columbia, Shell hits 1
DD Nizam
DD Nepal
DD Jupiter, Shell hits 1
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort, Shell hits 1
DD Caldwell
DD Bancroft
DD Bailey
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Runway hits 4
Port hits 5
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Denver firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Columbia
CL Columbia firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Nizam firing at 4th Base Force
4th Base Force firing at DD Nizam
DD Jupiter firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Jupiter
DD Arunta firing at Shortlands
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Gansevoort
DD Gansevoort firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Caldwell
DD Caldwell firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Bancroft firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Bancroft
DD Meredith firing at Shortlands
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
81 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett
DD Anderson
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CA Indianapolis
CA Indianapolis firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Stronghold firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Stronghold
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Anderson
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
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ASW attack near Kofiau at 80,107
Japanese Ships
AV Tokyo Maru
AO Kyokuto Maru
AK Kansai Maru
DD Makinami
Allied Ships
SS Puffer
SS Puffer is sighted by escort
Puffer diving deep ....
DD Makinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on 25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 48,36 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 27
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 78
Ki-84a Frank x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 10 damaged
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 28000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 28000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 28000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 7th Australian Division ...
Also attacking 25th Indian Division ...
Also attacking 25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Australian Division ...
Also attacking 25th Indian Division ...
Also attacking 25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Australian Division ...
Also attacking 25th Indian Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 52 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 52
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 27 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 32
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 24
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 14 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 7 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 7 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 9 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wake Coastal Gun Battalion, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 19
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 13 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
RE: WITP: FE (fools edition) PBM Scen2 stock Japan AAR starts in May42
Part of their army had to cross a river and shock into the Cuttack hex, most of our troops are already there.Every arty/AT unit in India will be there, as they prepared the move already w/ stuff packed up
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 14, 43
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
87 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
CL Columbia
DD Nizam
DD Nepal
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell
DD Bancroft
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 30
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Denver firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
CL Columbia firing at Shortlands
DD Nizam firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nizam
DD Nepal firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Arunta firing at Shortlands
DD Gansevoort firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Caldwell
DD Bancroft firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Meredith firing at Combined 8th SNLF
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
76 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett, Shell hits 1
DD Anderson
DD Sims
DD Frankford
CA Indianapolis firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Stronghold firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Sterett firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Sterett
DD Anderson firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Anderson
DD Sims firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Frankford firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
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Sub attack near Kofiau at 79,107
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-8
SC CHa-31
Allied Ships
SS Puffer
SS Puffer launches 2 torpedoes at SC CHa-8
Puffer diving deep ....
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Kofiau at 79,107
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-31
SC CHa-8
Allied Ships
SS Muskallunge
SS Muskallunge is located by SC CHa-31
Muskallunge diving deep ....
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Torokina at 109,130
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
SC Daring
SC Constant
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
B-25D1 Mitchell x 10
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 6 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 8 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wake Coastal Gun Battalion, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Torokina at 109,130
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
SC Daring
SC Constant
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11352 troops, 121 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8030 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 308
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
9th Separate Brigade
303rd Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Kiuchuan (82,26)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 210 troops, 0 guns, 25 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
Defending force 1154 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 11
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), preparation(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
5th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
21st Chinese Base Force
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Ground combat at Cuttack (48,37)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 59305 troops, 1014 guns, 1267 vehicles, Assault Value = 2085
Defending force 78299 troops, 1241 guns, 1716 vehicles, Assault Value = 2363
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4
Allied adjusted assault: 1509
Japanese adjusted defense: 2545
Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 4)
Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
1817 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 139 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 77 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 68 disabled
Guns lost 187 (8 destroyed, 179 disabled)
Vehicles lost 128 (13 destroyed, 115 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
4742 casualties reported
Squads: 129 destroyed, 423 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 102 disabled
Engineers: 28 destroyed, 137 disabled
Guns lost 143 (55 destroyed, 88 disabled)
Vehicles lost 188 (45 destroyed, 143 disabled)
Assaulting units:
22nd (East African) Brigade
7th Australian Division
43rd Cavalry Regiment
255th Armoured Brigade
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
27th Infantry Division
2nd British Division
9th Australian Division
2nd West African AA Regiment
15th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
28th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy AA Regiment
21st Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
78th Light AA Regiment
12th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
86th Coast AA Regiment
1st West African AA Regiment
3rd West African AA Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Guards Division
7th Ind.Tank Brigade
15th Tank Regiment
6th Guards Division
23rd Tank Regiment
33rd Division
1st Tank Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
5th Guards/A Division
4th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
22nd JAAF AF Bn
2nd Mortar Battalion
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
11th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
23rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st RF Gun Battalion
9th Base Force /2
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
34th Field AA Battalion
2nd RF Gun Battalion
5th RF Gun Battalion
21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
58th Field AA Battalion
25th Air Defense AA Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
3rd Mortar Battalion
25th Army
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
27th JAAF AF Bn
30th Field AA Machinecannon Company
7th JAAF Base Force
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
47th JAAF AF Bn
12th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
22nd Air Flotilla /2
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 14, 43
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
87 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
CL Columbia
DD Nizam
DD Nepal
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell
DD Bancroft
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 30
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Denver firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
CL Columbia firing at Shortlands
DD Nizam firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nizam
DD Nepal firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Arunta firing at Shortlands
DD Gansevoort firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Caldwell
DD Bancroft firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Meredith firing at Combined 8th SNLF
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
76 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett, Shell hits 1
DD Anderson
DD Sims
DD Frankford
CA Indianapolis firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Stronghold firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Sterett firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Sterett
DD Anderson firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Anderson
DD Sims firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Frankford firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
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Sub attack near Kofiau at 79,107
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-8
SC CHa-31
Allied Ships
SS Puffer
SS Puffer launches 2 torpedoes at SC CHa-8
Puffer diving deep ....
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Kofiau at 79,107
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-31
SC CHa-8
Allied Ships
SS Muskallunge
SS Muskallunge is located by SC CHa-31
Muskallunge diving deep ....
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-31 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Torokina at 109,130
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
SC Daring
SC Constant
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
B-25D1 Mitchell x 10
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 6 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 8 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wake Coastal Gun Battalion, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Torokina at 109,130
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
SC Daring
SC Constant
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11352 troops, 121 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8030 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 308
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
9th Separate Brigade
303rd Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Kiuchuan (82,26)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 210 troops, 0 guns, 25 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
Defending force 1154 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 11
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), preparation(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
5th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
21st Chinese Base Force
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Ground combat at Cuttack (48,37)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 59305 troops, 1014 guns, 1267 vehicles, Assault Value = 2085
Defending force 78299 troops, 1241 guns, 1716 vehicles, Assault Value = 2363
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4
Allied adjusted assault: 1509
Japanese adjusted defense: 2545
Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 4)
Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
1817 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 139 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 77 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 68 disabled
Guns lost 187 (8 destroyed, 179 disabled)
Vehicles lost 128 (13 destroyed, 115 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
4742 casualties reported
Squads: 129 destroyed, 423 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 102 disabled
Engineers: 28 destroyed, 137 disabled
Guns lost 143 (55 destroyed, 88 disabled)
Vehicles lost 188 (45 destroyed, 143 disabled)
Assaulting units:
22nd (East African) Brigade
7th Australian Division
43rd Cavalry Regiment
255th Armoured Brigade
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
27th Infantry Division
2nd British Division
9th Australian Division
2nd West African AA Regiment
15th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
28th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy AA Regiment
21st Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
78th Light AA Regiment
12th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
86th Coast AA Regiment
1st West African AA Regiment
3rd West African AA Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Guards Division
7th Ind.Tank Brigade
15th Tank Regiment
6th Guards Division
23rd Tank Regiment
33rd Division
1st Tank Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
5th Guards/A Division
4th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
22nd JAAF AF Bn
2nd Mortar Battalion
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
11th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
23rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st RF Gun Battalion
9th Base Force /2
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
34th Field AA Battalion
2nd RF Gun Battalion
5th RF Gun Battalion
21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
58th Field AA Battalion
25th Air Defense AA Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
3rd Mortar Battalion
25th Army
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
27th JAAF AF Bn
30th Field AA Machinecannon Company
7th JAAF Base Force
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
47th JAAF AF Bn
12th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
22nd Air Flotilla /2
RE: WITP: FE (fools edition) PBM Scen2 stock Japan AAR starts in May42
2xBombardement at Cuttack hurts Allies more, we are hurting at Shortland tho
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 15, 43
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Sub attack near Rennell Island at 113,142
Japanese Ships
SS I-124, hits 6
Allied Ships
DD Bailey
DD Jupiter
SS I-124 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Bailey
DD Jupiter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Jupiter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Jupiter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Jupiter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Jupiter attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Namatanai at 107,125
Japanese Ships
LB-118
LB-101
PB Kinsyo Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS KXVIII, hits 4
SS KXVIII is sighted by escort
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
59 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe, Shell hits 3
CL Denver
CL Columbia
DD Nizam
DD Nepal
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell
DD Bancroft
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Denver firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Denver
CL Columbia firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Columbia
DD Nizam firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nizam
DD Nepal firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Arunta firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Gansevoort firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Bancroft firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Meredith firing at 16th Division
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
52 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett, Shell hits 1
DD Anderson
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 5
Port hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at 16th Division
DD Stronghold firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Stronghold
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Sterett
DD Sterett firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Anderson firing at Shortlands
DD Sims firing at 16th Division
DD Frankford firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
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ASW attack near Medan at 46,75
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-5
SC CHa-16
Allied Ships
SS Finback
SS Finback is sighted by escort
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Namatanai at 107,125
Japanese Ships
CMc Tama Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
ACM Choun Maru #8
Allied Ships
SS KXVIII
SS KXVIII launches 4 torpedoes at CMc Tama Maru #3
KXVIII bottoming out ....
ACM Choun Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ACM Choun Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ACM Choun Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ACM Choun Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ACM Choun Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Namatanai at 107,125
Japanese Ships
LB-104
LB-118
LB-101
PB Kinsyo Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS KXVIII
SS KXVIII cannot acquire firing solution on enemy LB
KXVIII bottoming out ....
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 39000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 22
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 65
Ki-84a Frank x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 8 (2 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 29
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 5
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 18
Ki-84a Frank x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 48,37 (Cuttack)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 23
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 20
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
Ki-84a Frank x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 2 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 25000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Field AA Battalion, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Field AA Battalion, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Ground combat at Cuttack (48,37)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 6572 troops, 440 guns, 480 vehicles, Assault Value = 3092
Defending force 60370 troops, 1242 guns, 1670 vehicles, Assault Value = 1584
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
345 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 32 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 16 (11 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 22 (16 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Assaulting units:
2nd Guards Division
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
23rd Tank Regiment
7th Ind.Tank Brigade
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
33rd Division
1st Tank Division
4th Guards Division
2nd Tank Division
15th Tank Regiment
6th Guards Division
5th Guards/A Division
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
58th Field AA Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
27th JAAF AF Bn
20th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
12th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
9th Base Force /2
2nd Mortar Battalion
22nd JAAF AF Bn
25th Air Defense AA Regiment
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
23rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
1st RF Gun Battalion
11th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
30th Field AA Machinecannon Company
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd RF Gun Battalion
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment
7th JAAF Base Force
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd Mortar Battalion
5th RF Gun Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
34th Field AA Battalion
4th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
47th JAAF AF Bn
25th Army
22nd Air Flotilla /2
Defending units:
255th Armoured Brigade
2nd British Division
27th Infantry Division
7th Australian Division
Guides Cavalry Regiment
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
9th Australian Division
43rd Cavalry Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy AA Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
2nd West African AA Regiment
86th Coast AA Regiment
21st Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
78th Light AA Regiment
1st West African AA Regiment
3rd West African AA Regiment
12th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
15th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
28th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
22nd (East African) Brigade
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Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 18260 troops, 506 guns, 411 vehicles, Assault Value = 771
Defending force 15911 troops, 472 guns, 189 vehicles, Assault Value = 295
Allied adjusted assault: 1175
Japanese adjusted defense: 1501
Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 4)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
959 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 77 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Guns lost 22 (1 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
392 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 75 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 27 (2 destroyed, 25 disabled)
Vehicles lost 21 (2 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Assaulting units:
37th Infantry Division
1st USMC Corps Tank Battalion
24th Infantry Division
10th Marine Defense Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
I US Amphib Corps
30th Field Artillery Regiment
131st Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
16th Division
9th Armored Car Co
Maizuru 1st SNLF
2nd Ind.AA Gun Co
4th Base Force /3
14th Army
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st JNAF AF Unit
15th Air Defense AA Regiment
28th Field AA Machinecannon Company
8th JNAF AF Unit
44th Field AA Battalion
12th Air Defense AA Regiment
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
50th JAAF AF Bn
11th Air Defense AA Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
1st Air Defense AA Bn /4
Combined 8th SNLF /1
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Ground combat at Cuttack (48,37)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1192 troops, 72 guns, 39 vehicles, Assault Value = 1535
Defending force 98104 troops, 1510 guns, 2472 vehicles, Assault Value = 3092
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 27 (9 destroyed, 18 disabled)
Assaulting units:
27th Infantry Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
2nd British Division
Guides Cavalry Regiment
255th Armoured Brigade
7th Australian Division
9th Australian Division
15th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
1st West African AA Regiment
43rd Cavalry Regiment
12th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
78th Light AA Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
21st Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
2nd West African AA Regiment
86th Coast AA Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy AA Regiment
28th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd West African AA Regiment
22nd (East African) Brigade
Defending units:
2nd Guards Division
2nd Tank Division
6th Guards Division
7th Ind.Tank Brigade
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
4th Guards Division
23rd Tank Regiment
33rd Division
1st Tank Division
15th Tank Regiment
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
5th Guards/A Division
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
5th RF Gun Battalion
25th Army
4th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st RF Gun Battalion
7th JAAF Base Force
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
30th Field AA Machinecannon Company
22nd JAAF AF Bn
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
3rd Mortar Battalion
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment
47th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
25th Air Defense AA Regiment
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
27th JAAF AF Bn
23rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
11th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
9th Base Force /2
58th Field AA Battalion
2nd RF Gun Battalion
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
2nd Mortar Battalion
20th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
34th Field AA Battalion
22nd Air Flotilla /2
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 15, 43
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Sub attack near Rennell Island at 113,142
Japanese Ships
SS I-124, hits 6
Allied Ships
DD Bailey
DD Jupiter
SS I-124 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Bailey
DD Jupiter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Jupiter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Jupiter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Jupiter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Jupiter attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Namatanai at 107,125
Japanese Ships
LB-118
LB-101
PB Kinsyo Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS KXVIII, hits 4
SS KXVIII is sighted by escort
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
59 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe, Shell hits 3
CL Denver
CL Columbia
DD Nizam
DD Nepal
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell
DD Bancroft
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Denver firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Denver
CL Columbia firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Columbia
DD Nizam firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nizam
DD Nepal firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Arunta firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Gansevoort firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Bancroft firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Meredith firing at 16th Division
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
52 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett, Shell hits 1
DD Anderson
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 5
Port hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at 16th Division
DD Stronghold firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Stronghold
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Sterett
DD Sterett firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Anderson firing at Shortlands
DD Sims firing at 16th Division
DD Frankford firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
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ASW attack near Medan at 46,75
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-5
SC CHa-16
Allied Ships
SS Finback
SS Finback is sighted by escort
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Namatanai at 107,125
Japanese Ships
CMc Tama Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
ACM Choun Maru #8
Allied Ships
SS KXVIII
SS KXVIII launches 4 torpedoes at CMc Tama Maru #3
KXVIII bottoming out ....
ACM Choun Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ACM Choun Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ACM Choun Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ACM Choun Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ACM Choun Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Namatanai at 107,125
Japanese Ships
LB-104
LB-118
LB-101
PB Kinsyo Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS KXVIII
SS KXVIII cannot acquire firing solution on enemy LB
KXVIII bottoming out ....
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 39000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 22
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 65
Ki-84a Frank x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 8 (2 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 29
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 5
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 18
Ki-84a Frank x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 48,37 (Cuttack)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 23
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 20
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
Ki-84a Frank x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 2 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 25000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Field AA Battalion, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Field AA Battalion, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Ground combat at Cuttack (48,37)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 6572 troops, 440 guns, 480 vehicles, Assault Value = 3092
Defending force 60370 troops, 1242 guns, 1670 vehicles, Assault Value = 1584
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
345 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 32 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 16 (11 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 22 (16 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Assaulting units:
2nd Guards Division
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
23rd Tank Regiment
7th Ind.Tank Brigade
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
33rd Division
1st Tank Division
4th Guards Division
2nd Tank Division
15th Tank Regiment
6th Guards Division
5th Guards/A Division
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
58th Field AA Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
27th JAAF AF Bn
20th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
12th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
9th Base Force /2
2nd Mortar Battalion
22nd JAAF AF Bn
25th Air Defense AA Regiment
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
23rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
1st RF Gun Battalion
11th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
30th Field AA Machinecannon Company
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd RF Gun Battalion
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment
7th JAAF Base Force
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd Mortar Battalion
5th RF Gun Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
34th Field AA Battalion
4th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
47th JAAF AF Bn
25th Army
22nd Air Flotilla /2
Defending units:
255th Armoured Brigade
2nd British Division
27th Infantry Division
7th Australian Division
Guides Cavalry Regiment
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
9th Australian Division
43rd Cavalry Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy AA Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
2nd West African AA Regiment
86th Coast AA Regiment
21st Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
78th Light AA Regiment
1st West African AA Regiment
3rd West African AA Regiment
12th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
15th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
28th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
22nd (East African) Brigade
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Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 18260 troops, 506 guns, 411 vehicles, Assault Value = 771
Defending force 15911 troops, 472 guns, 189 vehicles, Assault Value = 295
Allied adjusted assault: 1175
Japanese adjusted defense: 1501
Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 4)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
959 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 77 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Guns lost 22 (1 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
392 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 75 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 27 (2 destroyed, 25 disabled)
Vehicles lost 21 (2 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Assaulting units:
37th Infantry Division
1st USMC Corps Tank Battalion
24th Infantry Division
10th Marine Defense Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
I US Amphib Corps
30th Field Artillery Regiment
131st Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
16th Division
9th Armored Car Co
Maizuru 1st SNLF
2nd Ind.AA Gun Co
4th Base Force /3
14th Army
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st JNAF AF Unit
15th Air Defense AA Regiment
28th Field AA Machinecannon Company
8th JNAF AF Unit
44th Field AA Battalion
12th Air Defense AA Regiment
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
50th JAAF AF Bn
11th Air Defense AA Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
1st Air Defense AA Bn /4
Combined 8th SNLF /1
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Ground combat at Cuttack (48,37)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1192 troops, 72 guns, 39 vehicles, Assault Value = 1535
Defending force 98104 troops, 1510 guns, 2472 vehicles, Assault Value = 3092
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 27 (9 destroyed, 18 disabled)
Assaulting units:
27th Infantry Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
2nd British Division
Guides Cavalry Regiment
255th Armoured Brigade
7th Australian Division
9th Australian Division
15th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
1st West African AA Regiment
43rd Cavalry Regiment
12th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
78th Light AA Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
21st Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
2nd West African AA Regiment
86th Coast AA Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy AA Regiment
28th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd West African AA Regiment
22nd (East African) Brigade
Defending units:
2nd Guards Division
2nd Tank Division
6th Guards Division
7th Ind.Tank Brigade
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
4th Guards Division
23rd Tank Regiment
33rd Division
1st Tank Division
15th Tank Regiment
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
5th Guards/A Division
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
5th RF Gun Battalion
25th Army
4th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st RF Gun Battalion
7th JAAF Base Force
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
30th Field AA Machinecannon Company
22nd JAAF AF Bn
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
3rd Mortar Battalion
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment
47th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
25th Air Defense AA Regiment
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
27th JAAF AF Bn
23rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
11th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
9th Base Force /2
58th Field AA Battalion
2nd RF Gun Battalion
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
2nd Mortar Battalion
20th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
34th Field AA Battalion
22nd Air Flotilla /2
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Allied bandits retreat in disarray from Cuttack ![:)]
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 16, 43
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ASW attack near Hengchun at 84,68
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-29
Allied Ships
SS Bowfin
SS Bowfin is sighted by escort
Bowfin diving deep ....
SC CHa-29 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-29 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-29 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-29 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-29 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
47 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
DD Nizam
DD Nepal
DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15
Port hits 1
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at 16th Division
CL Denver firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Denver
DD Nizam firing at Shortlands
DD Nepal firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nepal
DD Gansevoort firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Caldwell firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Meredith firing at 16th Division
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
29 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett
DD Anderson
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold firing at 16th Division
DD Sterett firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Anderson firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Anderson
DD Sims firing at Shortlands
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 33
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 13
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Field AA Battalion, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Ground combat at Cuttack (48,37)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 86483 troops, 1382 guns, 2307 vehicles, Assault Value = 3126
Defending force 60581 troops, 1238 guns, 1666 vehicles, Assault Value = 1576
Japanese adjusted assault: 4269
Allied adjusted defense: 689
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender:
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
2601 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 193 disabled
Non Combat: 66 destroyed, 48 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 53 disabled
Guns lost 22 (1 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Vehicles lost 202 (139 destroyed, 63 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Allied ground losses:
15175 casualties reported
Squads: 391 destroyed, 197 disabled
Non Combat: 646 destroyed, 334 disabled
Engineers: 112 destroyed, 61 disabled
Guns lost 350 (150 destroyed, 200 disabled)
Vehicles lost 402 (252 destroyed, 150 disabled)
Units retreated 20
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
23rd Tank Regiment
15th Tank Regiment
33rd Division
6th Guards Division
4th Guards Division
7th Ind.Tank Brigade
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
1st Tank Division
2nd Tank Division
2nd Guards Division
5th Guards/A Division
15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd RF Gun Battalion
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
47th JAAF AF Bn
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment
22nd JAAF AF Bn
5th RF Gun Battalion
25th Army
2nd Mortar Battalion
25th Air Defense AA Regiment
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
23rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
9th Base Force /2
7th JAAF Base Force
30th Field AA Machinecannon Company
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
11th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
1st RF Gun Battalion
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
27th JAAF AF Bn
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
3rd Mortar Battalion
34th Field AA Battalion
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
58th Field AA Battalion
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
4th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
20th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
22nd Air Flotilla /2
Defending units:
7th Australian Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
22nd (East African) Brigade
2nd British Division
255th Armoured Brigade
27th Infantry Division
Guides Cavalry Regiment
43rd Cavalry Regiment
9th Australian Division
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
86th Coast AA Regiment
15th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
2nd West African AA Regiment
1st West African AA Regiment
12th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
21st Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
28th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
78th Light AA Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy AA Regiment
3rd West African AA Regiment
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Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 911 troops, 90 guns, 26 vehicles, Assault Value = 693
Defending force 15168 troops, 468 guns, 188 vehicles, Assault Value = 224
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (2 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st USMC Corps Tank Battalion
37th Infantry Division
24th Infantry Division
147th Field Artillery Regiment
I US Amphib Corps
10th Marine Defense Battalion
30th Field Artillery Regiment
131st Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
9th Armored Car Co
16th Division
Maizuru 1st SNLF
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
4th Base Force /3
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
1st JNAF AF Unit
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.AA Gun Co
8th JNAF AF Unit
15th Air Defense AA Regiment
11th Air Defense AA Regiment
28th Field AA Machinecannon Company
12th Air Defense AA Regiment
44th Field AA Battalion
1st Air Defense AA Bn /4
14th Army
50th JAAF AF Bn
Combined 8th SNLF /1
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 16, 43
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ASW attack near Hengchun at 84,68
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-29
Allied Ships
SS Bowfin
SS Bowfin is sighted by escort
Bowfin diving deep ....
SC CHa-29 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-29 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-29 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-29 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-29 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
47 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
DD Nizam
DD Nepal
DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15
Port hits 1
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at 16th Division
CL Denver firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Denver
DD Nizam firing at Shortlands
DD Nepal firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nepal
DD Gansevoort firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Caldwell firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Meredith firing at 16th Division
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
29 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett
DD Anderson
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold firing at 16th Division
DD Sterett firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Anderson firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Anderson
DD Sims firing at Shortlands
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 33
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 13
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Field AA Battalion, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Ground combat at Cuttack (48,37)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 86483 troops, 1382 guns, 2307 vehicles, Assault Value = 3126
Defending force 60581 troops, 1238 guns, 1666 vehicles, Assault Value = 1576
Japanese adjusted assault: 4269
Allied adjusted defense: 689
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender:
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
2601 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 193 disabled
Non Combat: 66 destroyed, 48 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 53 disabled
Guns lost 22 (1 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Vehicles lost 202 (139 destroyed, 63 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Allied ground losses:
15175 casualties reported
Squads: 391 destroyed, 197 disabled
Non Combat: 646 destroyed, 334 disabled
Engineers: 112 destroyed, 61 disabled
Guns lost 350 (150 destroyed, 200 disabled)
Vehicles lost 402 (252 destroyed, 150 disabled)
Units retreated 20
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
23rd Tank Regiment
15th Tank Regiment
33rd Division
6th Guards Division
4th Guards Division
7th Ind.Tank Brigade
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
1st Tank Division
2nd Tank Division
2nd Guards Division
5th Guards/A Division
15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd RF Gun Battalion
2nd Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
47th JAAF AF Bn
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment
22nd JAAF AF Bn
5th RF Gun Battalion
25th Army
2nd Mortar Battalion
25th Air Defense AA Regiment
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
23rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
9th Base Force /2
7th JAAF Base Force
30th Field AA Machinecannon Company
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
11th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion
1st RF Gun Battalion
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
27th JAAF AF Bn
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
3rd Mortar Battalion
34th Field AA Battalion
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
58th Field AA Battalion
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
4th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
20th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
22nd Air Flotilla /2
Defending units:
7th Australian Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
22nd (East African) Brigade
2nd British Division
255th Armoured Brigade
27th Infantry Division
Guides Cavalry Regiment
43rd Cavalry Regiment
9th Australian Division
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
86th Coast AA Regiment
15th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
2nd West African AA Regiment
1st West African AA Regiment
12th Indian Heavy AA Regiment
21st Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
28th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
78th Light AA Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy AA Regiment
3rd West African AA Regiment
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Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 911 troops, 90 guns, 26 vehicles, Assault Value = 693
Defending force 15168 troops, 468 guns, 188 vehicles, Assault Value = 224
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (2 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st USMC Corps Tank Battalion
37th Infantry Division
24th Infantry Division
147th Field Artillery Regiment
I US Amphib Corps
10th Marine Defense Battalion
30th Field Artillery Regiment
131st Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
9th Armored Car Co
16th Division
Maizuru 1st SNLF
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
4th Base Force /3
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
1st JNAF AF Unit
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.AA Gun Co
8th JNAF AF Unit
15th Air Defense AA Regiment
11th Air Defense AA Regiment
28th Field AA Machinecannon Company
12th Air Defense AA Regiment
44th Field AA Battalion
1st Air Defense AA Bn /4
14th Army
50th JAAF AF Bn
Combined 8th SNLF /1
RE: WITP: FE (fools edition) PBM Scen2 stock Japan AAR starts in May42
Shortlands almost done for [:(] We take a northern Chinese town tho [:)]
2 small Allied mobile units trashed near Cuttack[8D]
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 17, 43
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Feni Islands at 108,126, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AMc Katsuragisan Maru, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Charles Ausburne
DD Boyd
DD Converse
DD Eaton
DD Pringle
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 96% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 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...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
DD Pringle engages AMc Katsuragisan Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Eaton engages AMc Katsuragisan Maru at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Pringle engages AMc Katsuragisan Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Charles Ausburne engages AMc Katsuragisan Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Pringle engages AMc Katsuragisan Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Converse engages AMc Katsuragisan Maru at 4,000 yards
Massive explosion on AMc Katsuragisan Maru
AMc Katsuragisan Maru sunk by DD Boyd at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
67 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
DD Nizam
DD Nepal
DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell
DD Meredith, Shell hits 2
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at 4th Base Force
4th Base Force firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Denver firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Denver
DD Nizam firing at 16th Division
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nepal
DD Nepal firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Gansevoort firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Caldwell firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Meredith
DD Meredith firing at Combined 8th SNLF
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
66 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett
DD Anderson
DD Sims
DD Frankford, Shell hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CA Indianapolis
DD Sterett firing at 16th Division
DD Anderson firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Anderson
DD Sims firing at 16th Division
DD Frankford firing at 4th Base Force
4th Base Force firing at DD Frankford
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 8
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 90
Ki-84a Frank x 30
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
88 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 41st Infantry Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 11
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 11
Wellington Ic x 5
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
214 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 11 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 41st Infantry Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 11
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 2
Wellington Ic x 14
B-24D Liberator x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator GR.III: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Wellington Ic: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
80 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x Liberator GR.III bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 19000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking 62nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 41st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 62nd JAAF AF Bn ...
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Morning Air attack on 41st Infantry Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 25
B-25D1 Mitchell x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
185 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (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 19000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 372 minutes
Also attacking 62nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 41st Infantry Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 36,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 9
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 4
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40K Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (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 19000 , scrambling fighters to 19270.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 194 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Wake Coastal Gun Battalion, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 39,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet *
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11346 troops, 121 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8030 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 308
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
9th Separate Brigade
303rd Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Kiuchuan (82,26)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1458 troops, 12 guns, 25 vehicles, Assault Value = 64
Defending force 1093 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 29
Allied adjusted defense: 6
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kiuchuan !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
394 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
5th Armored Car Co
14th RGC Temp. Division
Defending units:
21st Chinese Base Force
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Ground combat at 47,37 (near Cuttack)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1334 troops, 12 guns, 190 vehicles, Assault Value = 94
Defending force 2364 troops, 13 guns, 269 vehicles, Assault Value = 87
Japanese adjusted assault: 124
Allied adjusted defense: 16
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), disruption(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
291 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 23 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 93 (78 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
7th Ind.Tank Brigade
Defending units:
43rd Cavalry Regiment
255th Armoured Brigade
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Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 17769 troops, 504 guns, 410 vehicles, Assault Value = 699
Defending force 15187 troops, 465 guns, 188 vehicles, Assault Value = 229
Allied adjusted assault: 522
Japanese adjusted defense: 487
Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 4)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 3
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
425 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 25 (12 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Vehicles lost 46 (41 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Allied ground losses:
168 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Vehicles lost 29 (1 destroyed, 28 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st USMC Corps Tank Battalion
37th Infantry Division
24th Infantry Division
10th Marine Defense Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
30th Field Artillery Regiment
I US Amphib Corps
131st Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
9th Armored Car Co
16th Division
Maizuru 1st SNLF
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
1st Air Defense AA Bn /4
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.AA Gun Co
4th Base Force /3
11th Air Defense AA Regiment
28th Field AA Machinecannon Company
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
50th JAAF AF Bn
15th Air Defense AA Regiment
44th Field AA Battalion
14th Army
12th Air Defense AA Regiment
8th JNAF AF Unit
1st JNAF AF Unit
Combined 8th SNLF /1
2 small Allied mobile units trashed near Cuttack[8D]
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 17, 43
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Feni Islands at 108,126, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AMc Katsuragisan Maru, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Charles Ausburne
DD Boyd
DD Converse
DD Eaton
DD Pringle
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 96% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 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...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
DD Pringle engages AMc Katsuragisan Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Eaton engages AMc Katsuragisan Maru at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Pringle engages AMc Katsuragisan Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Charles Ausburne engages AMc Katsuragisan Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Pringle engages AMc Katsuragisan Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Converse engages AMc Katsuragisan Maru at 4,000 yards
Massive explosion on AMc Katsuragisan Maru
AMc Katsuragisan Maru sunk by DD Boyd at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
67 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
DD Nizam
DD Nepal
DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell
DD Meredith, Shell hits 2
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at 4th Base Force
4th Base Force firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Denver firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Denver
DD Nizam firing at 16th Division
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nepal
DD Nepal firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Gansevoort firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Caldwell firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Meredith
DD Meredith firing at Combined 8th SNLF
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
66 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett
DD Anderson
DD Sims
DD Frankford, Shell hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CA Indianapolis
DD Sterett firing at 16th Division
DD Anderson firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Anderson
DD Sims firing at 16th Division
DD Frankford firing at 4th Base Force
4th Base Force firing at DD Frankford
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 8
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 90
Ki-84a Frank x 30
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
88 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 41st Infantry Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 11
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 11
Wellington Ic x 5
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
214 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 11 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 41st Infantry Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 11
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 2
Wellington Ic x 14
B-24D Liberator x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator GR.III: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Wellington Ic: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
80 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x Liberator GR.III bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 19000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking 62nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 41st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 62nd JAAF AF Bn ...
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Morning Air attack on 41st Infantry Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 25
B-25D1 Mitchell x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
185 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (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 19000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 372 minutes
Also attacking 62nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 41st Infantry Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 36,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 9
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 4
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40K Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (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 19000 , scrambling fighters to 19270.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 194 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Wake Coastal Gun Battalion, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 39,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet *
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11346 troops, 121 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8030 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 308
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
9th Separate Brigade
303rd Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Kiuchuan (82,26)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1458 troops, 12 guns, 25 vehicles, Assault Value = 64
Defending force 1093 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 29
Allied adjusted defense: 6
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kiuchuan !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
394 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
5th Armored Car Co
14th RGC Temp. Division
Defending units:
21st Chinese Base Force
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Ground combat at 47,37 (near Cuttack)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1334 troops, 12 guns, 190 vehicles, Assault Value = 94
Defending force 2364 troops, 13 guns, 269 vehicles, Assault Value = 87
Japanese adjusted assault: 124
Allied adjusted defense: 16
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), disruption(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
291 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 23 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 93 (78 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
7th Ind.Tank Brigade
Defending units:
43rd Cavalry Regiment
255th Armoured Brigade
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Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 17769 troops, 504 guns, 410 vehicles, Assault Value = 699
Defending force 15187 troops, 465 guns, 188 vehicles, Assault Value = 229
Allied adjusted assault: 522
Japanese adjusted defense: 487
Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 4)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 3
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
425 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 25 (12 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Vehicles lost 46 (41 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Allied ground losses:
168 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Vehicles lost 29 (1 destroyed, 28 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st USMC Corps Tank Battalion
37th Infantry Division
24th Infantry Division
10th Marine Defense Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
30th Field Artillery Regiment
I US Amphib Corps
131st Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
9th Armored Car Co
16th Division
Maizuru 1st SNLF
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
1st Air Defense AA Bn /4
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.AA Gun Co
4th Base Force /3
11th Air Defense AA Regiment
28th Field AA Machinecannon Company
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
50th JAAF AF Bn
15th Air Defense AA Regiment
44th Field AA Battalion
14th Army
12th Air Defense AA Regiment
8th JNAF AF Unit
1st JNAF AF Unit
Combined 8th SNLF /1
RE: WITP: FE (fools edition) PBM Scen2 stock Japan AAR starts in May42
Got rid of 254th armor that was sitting on our rail line finally
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 18, 43
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
71 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
DD Nizam
DD Nepal
DD Tjerk Hiddes
DD Van Galen
DD Gansevoort
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
CL Denver firing at 14th Army
DD Nizam firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nizam
DD Nepal firing at 16th Division
DD Tjerk Hiddes firing at 4th Base Force
4th Base Force firing at DD Tjerk Hiddes
DD Van Galen firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Van Galen
DD Gansevoort firing at 16th Division
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
85 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett, Shell hits 1
DD Anderson, Shell hits 1
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 5
Port hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at 16th Division
DD Stronghold firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Stronghold
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Sterett
DD Sterett firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Anderson firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Anderson
DD Sims firing at Shortlands
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
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ASW attack near Medan at 47,76
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-5
SC CHa-16
Allied Ships
SS Finback, hits 3
SS Finback is sighted by escort
Finback bottoming out ....
SC CHa-16 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 40,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 6
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 14
Ki-84a Frank x 8
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 3 destroyed
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
68th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9440 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 30000.
Raid is overhead
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Raid is overhead
31st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 39000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 7th Ind.Tank Brigade, at 47,37 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 9
Ki-84a Frank x 3
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 7
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 12
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 96
Ki-84a Frank x 30
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 35 (11 destroyed, 24 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 3
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 48
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 21 (8 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
23 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
Ki-84a Frank x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 7th Ind.Tank Brigade, at 47,37 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 11
Ki-84a Frank x 4
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 destroyed
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (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 7000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Raid is overhead
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 24490 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 283 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 41st Infantry Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 5
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 8
Ki-84a Frank x 6
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 11
Wellington Ic x 13
B-24D Liberator x 6
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
187 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 5000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
68th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9440 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
31st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
Also attacking 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Infantry Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 5
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 8
Ki-84a Frank x 6
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 24
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
161 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
68th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9440 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
31st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 5
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 8
Ki-84a Frank x 6
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
68th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9440 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
31st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 7th Ind.Tank Brigade, at 47,37 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 10
Ki-84a Frank x 2
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 69 minutes
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (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 7000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 5
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 8
Ki-84a Frank x 6
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed
Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
68th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9440 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
31st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 3
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 4
Ki-84a Frank x 3
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40K Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (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 5000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
68th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9440 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (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 7000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
31st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 23
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Ground combat at 56,35 (near Rangpur)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 6411 troops, 58 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 262
Defending force 1219 troops, 18 guns, 243 vehicles, Assault Value = 113
Japanese adjusted assault: 24
Allied adjusted defense: 11
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units pursuing 1
Allied ground losses:
214 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 32 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 68 (68 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
14th Tank Regiment
4th Ind.Mixed Regiment
41st Infantry Regiment
62nd JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
254th Armoured Brigade
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 18, 43
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
71 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
DD Nizam
DD Nepal
DD Tjerk Hiddes
DD Van Galen
DD Gansevoort
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
CL Denver firing at 14th Army
DD Nizam firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nizam
DD Nepal firing at 16th Division
DD Tjerk Hiddes firing at 4th Base Force
4th Base Force firing at DD Tjerk Hiddes
DD Van Galen firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Van Galen
DD Gansevoort firing at 16th Division
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
85 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett, Shell hits 1
DD Anderson, Shell hits 1
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 5
Port hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at 16th Division
DD Stronghold firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Stronghold
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Sterett
DD Sterett firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Anderson firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Anderson
DD Sims firing at Shortlands
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
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ASW attack near Medan at 47,76
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-5
SC CHa-16
Allied Ships
SS Finback, hits 3
SS Finback is sighted by escort
Finback bottoming out ....
SC CHa-16 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-16 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 40,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 6
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 14
Ki-84a Frank x 8
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 3 destroyed
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
68th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9440 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 30000.
Raid is overhead
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Raid is overhead
31st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 39000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 7th Ind.Tank Brigade, at 47,37 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 9
Ki-84a Frank x 3
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 7
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 12
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 96
Ki-84a Frank x 30
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 35 (11 destroyed, 24 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 3
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 48
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 21 (8 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
23 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
Ki-84a Frank x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 7th Ind.Tank Brigade, at 47,37 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 11
Ki-84a Frank x 4
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 destroyed
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (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 7000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Raid is overhead
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 24490 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 283 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 41st Infantry Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 5
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 8
Ki-84a Frank x 6
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 11
Wellington Ic x 13
B-24D Liberator x 6
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
187 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 5000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
68th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9440 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
31st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
Also attacking 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Infantry Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 5
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 8
Ki-84a Frank x 6
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 24
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
161 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
68th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9440 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
31st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 5
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 8
Ki-84a Frank x 6
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
68th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9440 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
31st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 7th Ind.Tank Brigade, at 47,37 , near Cuttack
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 10
Ki-84a Frank x 2
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 69 minutes
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (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 7000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 5
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 8
Ki-84a Frank x 6
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed
Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
68th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9440 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
31st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 3
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 4
Ki-84a Frank x 3
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40K Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (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 5000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
68th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9440 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Hosho-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (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 7000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
31st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 23
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Ground combat at 56,35 (near Rangpur)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 6411 troops, 58 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 262
Defending force 1219 troops, 18 guns, 243 vehicles, Assault Value = 113
Japanese adjusted assault: 24
Allied adjusted defense: 11
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units pursuing 1
Allied ground losses:
214 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 32 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 68 (68 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
14th Tank Regiment
4th Ind.Mixed Regiment
41st Infantry Regiment
62nd JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
254th Armoured Brigade
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IJA tank reg destroyed accidently set to pursue, Short holds another day
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 19, 43
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
53 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver, Shell hits 1
DD Nizam
DD Nepal, Shell hits 1
DD Tjerk Hiddes
DD Van Galen
DD Gansevoort
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 7
Port hits 5
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at 16th Division
CL Denver firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Denver
DD Nizam firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Nepal firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nepal
DD Tjerk Hiddes firing at Shortlands
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Van Galen
DD Van Galen firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Gansevoort firing at 16th Division
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
46 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
DD Caldwell
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Runway hits 4
Port hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Stronghold firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Sterett firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Sterett
DD Sims firing at Shortlands
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
DD Caldwell firing at 16th Division
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 22
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 23
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 36,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet *
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 39,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet *
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 11
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 31
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 25 (3 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 23
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Wake Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Base Force /3 ...
Also attacking Wake Coastal Gun Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wake Coastal Gun Battalion, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 58 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 4
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 168 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8052 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 312
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
303rd Brigade
9th Separate Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Defending force 2882 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 23
Japanese adjusted assault: 26
Allied adjusted defense: 91
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 3
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Assaulting units:
8th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
Fort William
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Ground combat at 56,34 (near Rangpur)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 342 troops, 0 guns, 76 vehicles, Assault Value = 23
Defending force 4482 troops, 81 guns, 328 vehicles, Assault Value = 201
Japanese adjusted assault: 0
Allied adjusted defense: 146
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 99
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), disruption(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), disruption(-), supply(-)
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 18 (4 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
14th Tank Regiment
Defending units:
254th Armoured Brigade
268th Motorised Brigade
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Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 17561 troops, 503 guns, 408 vehicles, Assault Value = 674
Defending force 14375 troops, 446 guns, 158 vehicles, Assault Value = 183
Allied adjusted assault: 937
Japanese adjusted defense: 205
Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 3)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1134 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 91 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Guns lost 26 (5 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Vehicles lost 12 (1 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
317 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 41 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 12 (1 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Vehicles lost 13 (1 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st USMC Corps Tank Battalion
37th Infantry Division
24th Infantry Division
147th Field Artillery Regiment
30th Field Artillery Regiment
I US Amphib Corps
10th Marine Defense Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
16th Division
Maizuru 1st SNLF
50th JAAF AF Bn
12th Air Defense AA Regiment
14th Army
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
8th JNAF AF Unit
4th Base Force /3
1st Air Defense AA Bn /4
44th Field AA Battalion
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
1st JNAF AF Unit
2nd Ind.AA Gun Co
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
11th Air Defense AA Regiment
15th Air Defense AA Regiment
28th Field AA Machinecannon Company
Combined 8th SNLF /1
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Ground combat at 56,34 (near Rangpur)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3573 troops, 64 guns, 137 vehicles, Assault Value = 199
Defending force 334 troops, 0 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 9
Allied adjusted assault: 56
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 56 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), disruption(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 91 (91 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
254th Armoured Brigade
268th Motorised Brigade
Defending units:
14th Tank Regiment
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 19, 43
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
53 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver, Shell hits 1
DD Nizam
DD Nepal, Shell hits 1
DD Tjerk Hiddes
DD Van Galen
DD Gansevoort
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 7
Port hits 5
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at 16th Division
CL Denver firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Denver
DD Nizam firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Nepal firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Nepal
DD Tjerk Hiddes firing at Shortlands
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Van Galen
DD Van Galen firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Gansevoort firing at 16th Division
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
46 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
DD Caldwell
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Runway hits 4
Port hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Stronghold firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Sterett firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Sterett
DD Sims firing at Shortlands
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
DD Caldwell firing at 16th Division
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 22
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 23
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 36,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet *
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 39,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet *
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 11
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 31
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 25 (3 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 57 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 23
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Wake Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Base Force /3 ...
Also attacking Wake Coastal Gun Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wake Coastal Gun Battalion, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 58 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 56,34 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 4
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 168 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8052 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 312
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
303rd Brigade
9th Separate Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Defending force 2882 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 23
Japanese adjusted assault: 26
Allied adjusted defense: 91
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 3
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Assaulting units:
8th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
Fort William
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Ground combat at 56,34 (near Rangpur)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 342 troops, 0 guns, 76 vehicles, Assault Value = 23
Defending force 4482 troops, 81 guns, 328 vehicles, Assault Value = 201
Japanese adjusted assault: 0
Allied adjusted defense: 146
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 99
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), disruption(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), disruption(-), supply(-)
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 18 (4 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
14th Tank Regiment
Defending units:
254th Armoured Brigade
268th Motorised Brigade
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Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 17561 troops, 503 guns, 408 vehicles, Assault Value = 674
Defending force 14375 troops, 446 guns, 158 vehicles, Assault Value = 183
Allied adjusted assault: 937
Japanese adjusted defense: 205
Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 3)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1134 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 91 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Guns lost 26 (5 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Vehicles lost 12 (1 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
317 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 41 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 12 (1 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Vehicles lost 13 (1 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st USMC Corps Tank Battalion
37th Infantry Division
24th Infantry Division
147th Field Artillery Regiment
30th Field Artillery Regiment
I US Amphib Corps
10th Marine Defense Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
16th Division
Maizuru 1st SNLF
50th JAAF AF Bn
12th Air Defense AA Regiment
14th Army
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
8th JNAF AF Unit
4th Base Force /3
1st Air Defense AA Bn /4
44th Field AA Battalion
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
1st JNAF AF Unit
2nd Ind.AA Gun Co
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
11th Air Defense AA Regiment
15th Air Defense AA Regiment
28th Field AA Machinecannon Company
Combined 8th SNLF /1
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Ground combat at 56,34 (near Rangpur)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3573 troops, 64 guns, 137 vehicles, Assault Value = 199
Defending force 334 troops, 0 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 9
Allied adjusted assault: 56
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 56 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), disruption(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 91 (91 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
254th Armoured Brigade
268th Motorised Brigade
Defending units:
14th Tank Regiment
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Sub attack near Makassar at 65,107
Japanese Ships
AKE Tatuha Maru
PB Chitose Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tinosa
SS Tinosa launches 2 torpedoes at AKE Tatuha Maru
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
LB-129
Allied Ships
SS S-42
LB-129 is sighted by SS S-42
SS S-42 cannot acquire firing solution on enemy LB
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Submarine attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
LB-129, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-42
LB-129 is sighted by SS S-42
SS S-42 attacking LB-129 on the surface
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Sub attack near Kirakira at 118,140
Japanese Ships
SS I-19, hits 4
Allied Ships
DE Steele
DE Griswold
SS I-19 launches 2 torpedoes at DE Steele
I-19 diving deep ....
DE Steele fails to find sub, continues to search...
DE Steele fails to find sub, continues to search...
DE Steele attacking submerged sub ....
DE Steele fails to find sub, continues to search...
DE Steele fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
18 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe, Shell hits 1
CL Denver
DD Van Galen
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Combined 8th SNLF
CL Denver firing at 16th Division
DD Van Galen firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Arunta firing at 16th Division
DD Gansevoort firing at 16th Division
DD Meredith firing at 16th Division
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
DD Caldwell
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Port hits 2
CA Indianapolis firing at 16th Division
DD Stronghold firing at Shortlands
DD Selfridge firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Sterett firing at Shortlands
DD Sims firing at 16th Division
DD Frankford firing at Shortlands
DD Caldwell firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Caldwell
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Submarine attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
LB-126, Shell hits 2, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-42
LB-126 is sighted by SS S-42
SS S-42 attacking LB-126 on the surface
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 48,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 40,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 39000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 11
Ki-84a Frank x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 10
Ki-84a Frank x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 50 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 27
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
Also attacking 4th Base Force /3 ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 13
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Field AA Battalion, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 10 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buka at 109,128
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
SC PC-1083, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
SC PC-597, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC PC-1082
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
8 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
6 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring SC PC-1083
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring SC PC-597
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buka at 109,128
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
SC PC-1082, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
SC PC-597, heavy fires, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
7 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring SC PC-597
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring SC PC-1082
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Submarine attack near Brisbane at 102,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-4
Allied Ships
xAK Santa Rita, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Santa Rita is sighted by SS I-4
SS I-4 attacking on the surface
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 168 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8045 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 311
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
303rd Brigade
9th Separate Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Sub attack near Makassar at 65,107
Japanese Ships
AKE Tatuha Maru
PB Chitose Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tinosa
SS Tinosa launches 2 torpedoes at AKE Tatuha Maru
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
LB-129
Allied Ships
SS S-42
LB-129 is sighted by SS S-42
SS S-42 cannot acquire firing solution on enemy LB
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Submarine attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
LB-129, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-42
LB-129 is sighted by SS S-42
SS S-42 attacking LB-129 on the surface
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Sub attack near Kirakira at 118,140
Japanese Ships
SS I-19, hits 4
Allied Ships
DE Steele
DE Griswold
SS I-19 launches 2 torpedoes at DE Steele
I-19 diving deep ....
DE Steele fails to find sub, continues to search...
DE Steele fails to find sub, continues to search...
DE Steele attacking submerged sub ....
DE Steele fails to find sub, continues to search...
DE Steele fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
18 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe, Shell hits 1
CL Denver
DD Van Galen
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Combined 8th SNLF
CL Denver firing at 16th Division
DD Van Galen firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Arunta firing at 16th Division
DD Gansevoort firing at 16th Division
DD Meredith firing at 16th Division
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
DD Caldwell
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Port hits 2
CA Indianapolis firing at 16th Division
DD Stronghold firing at Shortlands
DD Selfridge firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Sterett firing at Shortlands
DD Sims firing at 16th Division
DD Frankford firing at Shortlands
DD Caldwell firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Caldwell
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Submarine attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
LB-126, Shell hits 2, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-42
LB-126 is sighted by SS S-42
SS S-42 attacking LB-126 on the surface
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 48,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 40,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 39000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 47,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 11
Ki-84a Frank x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 10
Ki-84a Frank x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 50 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 27
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
Also attacking 4th Base Force /3 ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF /1 ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 13
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 32nd Field AA Battalion, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 10 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buka at 109,128
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
SC PC-1083, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
SC PC-597, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC PC-1082
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
8 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
6 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring SC PC-1083
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring SC PC-597
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buka at 109,128
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
SC PC-1082, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
SC PC-597, heavy fires, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
7 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring SC PC-597
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring SC PC-1082
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Submarine attack near Brisbane at 102,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-4
Allied Ships
xAK Santa Rita, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Santa Rita is sighted by SS I-4
SS I-4 attacking on the surface
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 168 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8045 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 311
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
303rd Brigade
9th Separate Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
DD Van Galen
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Denver firing at 16th Division
DD Van Galen firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Arunta firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Gansevoort firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Gansevoort
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Meredith
DD Meredith firing at Combined 8th SNLF
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
SS I-38, hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
DD Caldwell
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (5 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Runway hits 9
Port hits 2
CA Indianapolis firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Selfridge firing at Shortlands
DD Sterett firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Sims firing at 16th Division
DD Frankford firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Caldwell firing at 16th Division
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Sub attack near Hengchun at 81,68
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 3
Allied Ships
SS Bowfin, hits 1
SS Bowfin launches 2 torpedoes
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Torishima at 112,69
Japanese Ships
xAK Siraha Maru
PB Kozan Maru
AM Wa 107
LSD Akitsu Maru
AK Awata Maru
xAK Unkai Maru #6
xAK Uji Maru
xAK Syokyu Maru
xAK Asama Maru #2
DD Murakumo
E Tsushima
E Fukue
Allied Ships
SS Wahoo, hits 11, and is sunk
SS Wahoo launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Siraha Maru
Wahoo diving deep ....
DD Murakumo fails to find sub and abandons search
E Tsushima attacking submerged sub ....
E Fukue attacking submerged sub ....
E Tsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Fukue attacking submerged sub ....
SS Wahoo forced to surface!
E Fukue firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Murakumo firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsushima firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Murakumo firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Murakumo firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsushima firing on surfaced sub ....
E Fukue firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Murakumo firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsushima firing on surfaced sub ....
E Fukue firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Murakumo firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsushima firing on surfaced sub ....
E Fukue firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 41,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 37,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 14
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 23
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 23
Ki-84a Frank x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 27
Ki-84a Frank x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 12
Wellington Ic x 5
B-24D Liberator x 4
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
100 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 41st Infantry Regiment, at 57,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 62nd JAAF AF Bn , at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
94 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 51 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
B-25D1 Mitchell x 14
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 22
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 5th Air Defense AA Regiment, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 6 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 62nd JAAF AF Bn , at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 6
Ki-84a Frank x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 168 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8058 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 312
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
303rd Brigade
9th Separate Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Defending force 2660 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 43
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 7
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
8th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
Fort William
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Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 17626 troops, 503 guns, 408 vehicles, Assault Value = 652
Defending force 13400 troops, 420 guns, 156 vehicles, Assault Value = 95
Allied adjusted assault: 364
Japanese adjusted defense: 89
Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 2)
Allied forces CAPTURE Shortlands !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
3741 casualties reported
Squads: 163 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 287 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 33 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 301 (292 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 138 (138 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 16
Allied ground losses:
119 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
1st USMC Corps Tank Battalion
37th Infantry Division
24th Infantry Division
I US Amphib Corps
147th Field Artillery Regiment
30th Field Artillery Regiment
10th Marine Defense Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
16th Division
Maizuru 1st SNLF
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
11th Air Defense AA Regiment
1st JNAF AF Unit
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
12th Air Defense AA Regiment
50th JAAF AF Bn
4th Base Force /3
15th Air Defense AA Regiment
14th Army
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
44th Field AA Battalion
8th JNAF AF Unit
28th Field AA Machinecannon Company
Combined 8th SNLF /1
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 21, 43
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
DD Van Galen
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Denver firing at 16th Division
DD Van Galen firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Arunta firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Gansevoort firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Gansevoort
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Meredith
DD Meredith firing at Combined 8th SNLF
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Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
SS I-38, hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
DD Caldwell
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (5 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Runway hits 9
Port hits 2
CA Indianapolis firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CA Indianapolis
DD Stronghold firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Selfridge firing at Shortlands
DD Sterett firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Sims firing at 16th Division
DD Frankford firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Caldwell firing at 16th Division
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Sub attack near Hengchun at 81,68
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 3
Allied Ships
SS Bowfin, hits 1
SS Bowfin launches 2 torpedoes
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Torishima at 112,69
Japanese Ships
xAK Siraha Maru
PB Kozan Maru
AM Wa 107
LSD Akitsu Maru
AK Awata Maru
xAK Unkai Maru #6
xAK Uji Maru
xAK Syokyu Maru
xAK Asama Maru #2
DD Murakumo
E Tsushima
E Fukue
Allied Ships
SS Wahoo, hits 11, and is sunk
SS Wahoo launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Siraha Maru
Wahoo diving deep ....
DD Murakumo fails to find sub and abandons search
E Tsushima attacking submerged sub ....
E Fukue attacking submerged sub ....
E Tsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Fukue attacking submerged sub ....
SS Wahoo forced to surface!
E Fukue firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Murakumo firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsushima firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Murakumo firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Murakumo firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsushima firing on surfaced sub ....
E Fukue firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Murakumo firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsushima firing on surfaced sub ....
E Fukue firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Murakumo firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsushima firing on surfaced sub ....
E Fukue firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 41,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 37,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 14
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 23
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 23
Ki-84a Frank x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 27
Ki-84a Frank x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 12
Wellington Ic x 5
B-24D Liberator x 4
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
100 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 41st Infantry Regiment, at 57,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 62nd JAAF AF Bn , at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
94 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 51 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
B-25D1 Mitchell x 14
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 22
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 5th Air Defense AA Regiment, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 6 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 62nd JAAF AF Bn , at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 6
Ki-84a Frank x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 168 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8058 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 312
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
303rd Brigade
9th Separate Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Defending force 2660 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 43
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 7
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
8th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
Fort William
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Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 17626 troops, 503 guns, 408 vehicles, Assault Value = 652
Defending force 13400 troops, 420 guns, 156 vehicles, Assault Value = 95
Allied adjusted assault: 364
Japanese adjusted defense: 89
Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 2)
Allied forces CAPTURE Shortlands !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
3741 casualties reported
Squads: 163 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 287 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 33 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 301 (292 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 138 (138 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 16
Allied ground losses:
119 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
1st USMC Corps Tank Battalion
37th Infantry Division
24th Infantry Division
I US Amphib Corps
147th Field Artillery Regiment
30th Field Artillery Regiment
10th Marine Defense Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion
Defending units:
16th Division
Maizuru 1st SNLF
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
11th Air Defense AA Regiment
1st JNAF AF Unit
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
12th Air Defense AA Regiment
50th JAAF AF Bn
4th Base Force /3
15th Air Defense AA Regiment
14th Army
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
44th Field AA Battalion
8th JNAF AF Unit
28th Field AA Machinecannon Company
Combined 8th SNLF /1
RE: WITP: FE (fools edition) PBM Scen2 stock Japan AAR starts in May42
IJN ships cannot fight, but the wandering fort williams in India, after 1 year+ cut totally off still can [:-]
Back to the stoneage I guess...
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 22, 43
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ASW attack near Truk at 114,112
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-55
SC CHa-3
Allied Ships
SS Skate
SS Skate is located by SC CHa-55
Skate diving deep ....
SC CHa-55 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-55 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-55 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-55 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-55 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 158 encounters mine field at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Ships
YMS YP-415
YMS YP-414
YMS YP-343
YMS YP-131
14 mines cleared
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TF 324 encounters mine field at Torokina (109,130)
Allied Ships
DD Caldwell, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oyodo
CL Noshiro
DD Naganami
DD Fujinami
DD Arare
DD Harusame
DD Yudachi, Shell hits 2
DD Kawakaze, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Kikuzuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Asanagi
Allied Ships
DD Ammen, Shell hits 1
DD Braine, Shell hits 1
DD Claxton
DD Converse
DD DeHaven, Shell hits 1
DD Dyson
DD Foote
DD Jenkins, Shell hits 5, heavy fires
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 9,000 yards
DD Jenkins launches Torpedoes at DD Kawakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Jenkins fires at CL Oyodo at 9,000 yards
DD Dyson launches Torpedoes at DD Kawakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Converse launches Torpedoes at DD Kawakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Jenkins fires at DD Kawakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Braine launches Torpedoes at DD Yudachi at 9,000 yards
DD Ammen launches Torpedoes at DD Yudachi at 9,000 yards
DD Ammen fires at DD Fujinami at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Jenkins engages DD Kawakaze at 5,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Foote at 5,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Jenkins at 5,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD DeHaven at 5,000 yards
DD Converse engages DD Fujinami at 5,000 yards
DD Claxton engages DD Kawakaze at 5,000 yards
DD Braine engages DD Yudachi at 5,000 yards
DD Dyson engages DD Harusame at 5,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Ammen at 5,000 yards
DD Braine engages DD Fujinami at 5,000 yards
DD Naganami engages DD Ammen at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages DD Jenkins at 3,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Foote at 3,000 yards
DD Dyson engages DD Kawakaze at 3,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Jenkins at 3,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Dyson at 3,000 yards
DD Claxton engages DD Kawakaze at 3,000 yards
DD Naganami engages DD Braine at 3,000 yards
DD Ammen engages DD Kawakaze at 3,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Jenkins at 3,000 yards
DD Jenkins engages DD Fujinami at 3,000 yards
DD Naganami engages DD Dyson at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages DD Jenkins at 6,000 yards
CL Oyodo engages DD Jenkins at 6,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Dyson at 6,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD DeHaven at 6,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Converse at 6,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Claxton at 6,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Jenkins at 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD DeHaven at 6,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Jenkins at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Jenkins at 10,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Foote at 10,000 yards
DD Braine engages DD Asanagi at 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD DeHaven at 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Claxton at 10,000 yards
DD Braine engages DD Kawakaze at 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Ammen at 10,000 yards
DD Naganami engages DD Jenkins at 10,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
54 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
DD Van Galen
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 5
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Combined 8th SNLF
CL Denver firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Denver
DD Van Galen firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Van Galen
DD Arunta firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
DD Meredith firing at Torokina
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 8 (3 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at Torokina
DD Selfridge firing at Torokina
DD Sterett firing at Torokina
DD Sims firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Sims
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oyodo
CL Noshiro
DD Naganami
DD Fujinami
DD Arare
DD Harusame
DD Yudachi
DD Kawakaze, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kikuzuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Asanagi
Allied Ships
CL Denver
CL Santa Fe
DD Meredith
DD Gansevoort
DD Arunta
DD Van Galen
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Allied Surface Combat TF evades combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oyodo
DD Naganami
DD Fujinami
DD Arare
DD Harusame
DD Yudachi
DD Kikuzuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Asanagi
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Frankford
DD Sims
DD Sterett
DD Selfridge
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 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...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Allied Surface Combat TF evades combat
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ASW attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
DD Naganami
CL Oyodo
DD Harusame
DD Asanagi
DD Nagatsuki
Allied Ships
SS S-42, hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
SS S-42 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Naganami
S-42 bottoming out ....
DD Asanagi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nagatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
Large oil slick appears over area of attack!
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Truk at 114,112
Japanese Ships
xAKL Juyo Maru
SC CHa-52
Allied Ships
SS Skate
SS Skate launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Juyo Maru
Skate diving deep ....
SC CHa-52 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-52 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-52 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-52 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-52 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
B-25D1 Mitchell x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 4th Base Force /3 ...
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 3rd SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 168 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8051 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 311
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
9th Separate Brigade
303rd Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Defending force 2612 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 21
Japanese adjusted assault: 1
Allied adjusted defense: 67
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 67
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
8th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
Fort William
Back to the stoneage I guess...
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 22, 43
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ASW attack near Truk at 114,112
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-55
SC CHa-3
Allied Ships
SS Skate
SS Skate is located by SC CHa-55
Skate diving deep ....
SC CHa-55 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-55 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-55 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-55 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-55 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 158 encounters mine field at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Ships
YMS YP-415
YMS YP-414
YMS YP-343
YMS YP-131
14 mines cleared
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TF 324 encounters mine field at Torokina (109,130)
Allied Ships
DD Caldwell, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oyodo
CL Noshiro
DD Naganami
DD Fujinami
DD Arare
DD Harusame
DD Yudachi, Shell hits 2
DD Kawakaze, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Kikuzuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Asanagi
Allied Ships
DD Ammen, Shell hits 1
DD Braine, Shell hits 1
DD Claxton
DD Converse
DD DeHaven, Shell hits 1
DD Dyson
DD Foote
DD Jenkins, Shell hits 5, heavy fires
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 9,000 yards
DD Jenkins launches Torpedoes at DD Kawakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Jenkins fires at CL Oyodo at 9,000 yards
DD Dyson launches Torpedoes at DD Kawakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Converse launches Torpedoes at DD Kawakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Jenkins fires at DD Kawakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Braine launches Torpedoes at DD Yudachi at 9,000 yards
DD Ammen launches Torpedoes at DD Yudachi at 9,000 yards
DD Ammen fires at DD Fujinami at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Jenkins engages DD Kawakaze at 5,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Foote at 5,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Jenkins at 5,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD DeHaven at 5,000 yards
DD Converse engages DD Fujinami at 5,000 yards
DD Claxton engages DD Kawakaze at 5,000 yards
DD Braine engages DD Yudachi at 5,000 yards
DD Dyson engages DD Harusame at 5,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Ammen at 5,000 yards
DD Braine engages DD Fujinami at 5,000 yards
DD Naganami engages DD Ammen at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages DD Jenkins at 3,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Foote at 3,000 yards
DD Dyson engages DD Kawakaze at 3,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Jenkins at 3,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Dyson at 3,000 yards
DD Claxton engages DD Kawakaze at 3,000 yards
DD Naganami engages DD Braine at 3,000 yards
DD Ammen engages DD Kawakaze at 3,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Jenkins at 3,000 yards
DD Jenkins engages DD Fujinami at 3,000 yards
DD Naganami engages DD Dyson at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages DD Jenkins at 6,000 yards
CL Oyodo engages DD Jenkins at 6,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Dyson at 6,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD DeHaven at 6,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Converse at 6,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Claxton at 6,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Jenkins at 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD DeHaven at 6,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Jenkins at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Jenkins at 10,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Foote at 10,000 yards
DD Braine engages DD Asanagi at 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD DeHaven at 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Claxton at 10,000 yards
DD Braine engages DD Kawakaze at 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Ammen at 10,000 yards
DD Naganami engages DD Jenkins at 10,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
54 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
DD Van Galen
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 5
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Combined 8th SNLF
CL Denver firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CL Denver
DD Van Galen firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Van Galen
DD Arunta firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
DD Meredith firing at Torokina
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 8 (3 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at Torokina
DD Selfridge firing at Torokina
DD Sterett firing at Torokina
DD Sims firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Sims
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oyodo
CL Noshiro
DD Naganami
DD Fujinami
DD Arare
DD Harusame
DD Yudachi
DD Kawakaze, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kikuzuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Asanagi
Allied Ships
CL Denver
CL Santa Fe
DD Meredith
DD Gansevoort
DD Arunta
DD Van Galen
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Allied Surface Combat TF evades combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Oyodo
DD Naganami
DD Fujinami
DD Arare
DD Harusame
DD Yudachi
DD Kikuzuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Asanagi
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Frankford
DD Sims
DD Sterett
DD Selfridge
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 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...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Allied Surface Combat TF evades combat
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ASW attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
DD Naganami
CL Oyodo
DD Harusame
DD Asanagi
DD Nagatsuki
Allied Ships
SS S-42, hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
SS S-42 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Naganami
S-42 bottoming out ....
DD Asanagi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nagatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
Large oil slick appears over area of attack!
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Truk at 114,112
Japanese Ships
xAKL Juyo Maru
SC CHa-52
Allied Ships
SS Skate
SS Skate launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Juyo Maru
Skate diving deep ....
SC CHa-52 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-52 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-52 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-52 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-52 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
B-25D1 Mitchell x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 4th Base Force /3 ...
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 3rd SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 168 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8051 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 311
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
9th Separate Brigade
303rd Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Defending force 2612 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 21
Japanese adjusted assault: 1
Allied adjusted defense: 67
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 67
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
8th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
Fort William
RE: WITP: FE (fools edition) PBM Scen2 stock Japan AAR starts in May42
Main event, we send sweeps over Shortland:
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 23, 43
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 26,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Chitose Maru #2
Allied Ships
SC Constant
SC Daring
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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ASW attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
SS I-122
Allied Ships
SC Constant
SC Daring
SS I-122 is located by SC Constant
I-122 bottoming out ....
SC Daring fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Daring fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Daring fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Daring fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Daring fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 38,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 28
Allied aircraft
Hurricane XIIb x 5
Kittyhawk I x 5
Kittyhawk III x 5
P-40K Warhawk x 8
P-40N5 Warhawk x 18
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 5 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk I: 3 destroyed
Kittyhawk III: 2 destroyed
P-40K Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-40N5 Warhawk: 1 destroyed
F4U-1 Corsair: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VMF-221 with F4U-1 Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 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 1 minutes
No.14 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk III (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
No.111 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
No.118 Sqn RCAF with Hurricane XIIb (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 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 1 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 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 2 minutes
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
347th FG/339th FS with P-40K Warhawk (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 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 Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 36,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 32
Allied aircraft
Hurricane XIIb x 2
P-40K Warhawk x 4
P-40N5 Warhawk x 14
F4U-1 Corsair x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40K Warhawk: 2 destroyed
P-40N5 Warhawk: 2 destroyed
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
CAP engaged:
VMF-221 with F4U-1 Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 123 minutes
No.118 Sqn RCAF with Hurricane XIIb (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 61 minutes
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 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 36 minutes
347th FG/339th FS with P-40K Warhawk (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 15000 , scrambling fighters to 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 4
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 1
P-40N5 Warhawk x 1
F4U-1 Corsair x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N5 Warhawk: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VMF-221 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 28340.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
347th FG/339th FS with P-40K 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 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 3
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x N1K2-J George sweeping at 35000 feet
CAP engaged:
VMF-221 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 31340.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 38,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 31000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 40
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Wake Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking 64th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 83rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF ...
Also attacking Wake Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking 64th Naval Guard Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wake Coastal Gun Battalion, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 64th Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 40
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
40 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 8th KGV Light Cav Regiment, at 55,35 , near Asansol
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 37,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 38
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
38 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Ground combat at 89,30 (near Dalan Dzadagad)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 4747 troops, 54 guns, 50 vehicles, Assault Value = 141
Defending force 3586 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 83
Japanese adjusted assault: 124
Allied adjusted defense: 45
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1149 casualties reported
Squads: 25 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 43 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
Defending units:
11th Chinese Corps
17th Group Army
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2648 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Defending force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Allied adjusted assault: 9
Japanese adjusted defense: 73
Allied assault odds: 1 to 8
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Fort William
Defending units:
8th Armored Car Co
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 23, 43
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 26,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Chitose Maru #2
Allied Ships
SC Constant
SC Daring
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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ASW attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
SS I-122
Allied Ships
SC Constant
SC Daring
SS I-122 is located by SC Constant
I-122 bottoming out ....
SC Daring fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Daring fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Daring fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Daring fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Daring fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 38,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 28
Allied aircraft
Hurricane XIIb x 5
Kittyhawk I x 5
Kittyhawk III x 5
P-40K Warhawk x 8
P-40N5 Warhawk x 18
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 5 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk I: 3 destroyed
Kittyhawk III: 2 destroyed
P-40K Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-40N5 Warhawk: 1 destroyed
F4U-1 Corsair: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VMF-221 with F4U-1 Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 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 1 minutes
No.14 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk III (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
No.111 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
No.118 Sqn RCAF with Hurricane XIIb (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 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 1 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 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 2 minutes
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
347th FG/339th FS with P-40K Warhawk (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 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 Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 36,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 32
Allied aircraft
Hurricane XIIb x 2
P-40K Warhawk x 4
P-40N5 Warhawk x 14
F4U-1 Corsair x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40K Warhawk: 2 destroyed
P-40N5 Warhawk: 2 destroyed
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
CAP engaged:
VMF-221 with F4U-1 Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 123 minutes
No.118 Sqn RCAF with Hurricane XIIb (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 61 minutes
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 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 36 minutes
347th FG/339th FS with P-40K Warhawk (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 15000 , scrambling fighters to 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 4
Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 1
P-40N5 Warhawk x 1
F4U-1 Corsair x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N5 Warhawk: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VMF-221 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 28340.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
347th FG/339th FS with P-40K 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 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K2-J George x 3
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x N1K2-J George sweeping at 35000 feet
CAP engaged:
VMF-221 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 31340.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 38,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 31000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 40
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Wake Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking 64th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 83rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF ...
Also attacking Wake Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking 64th Naval Guard Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wake Coastal Gun Battalion, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 64th Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 40
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
40 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 8th KGV Light Cav Regiment, at 55,35 , near Asansol
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 37,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 38
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
38 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Ground combat at 89,30 (near Dalan Dzadagad)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 4747 troops, 54 guns, 50 vehicles, Assault Value = 141
Defending force 3586 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 83
Japanese adjusted assault: 124
Allied adjusted defense: 45
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1149 casualties reported
Squads: 25 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 43 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
Defending units:
11th Chinese Corps
17th Group Army
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2648 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Defending force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Allied adjusted assault: 9
Japanese adjusted defense: 73
Allied assault odds: 1 to 8
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Fort William
Defending units:
8th Armored Car Co
RE: WITP: FE (fools edition) PBM Scen2 stock Japan AAR starts in May42
Whow, surprise landing at Buka only 4 hexes from Rabaul! We lose a dozen Judys and 5 Jakes and score zero hits. But the ships there are smallish ones anyways (LST,LCI)--
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 24, 43
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Chitose Maru #2
Allied Ships
SC Constant
SC Daring
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 35% moonlight: 10,000 yards
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Chitose Maru #2
Allied Ships
SC Constant
SC Daring
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 35% moonlight: 3,000 yards
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Pre-Invasion action off Buka (109,128)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
23 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
SC-982
SC-981
LCI-331
LCI-221
LCI-330
SC-982 fired at enemy troops
SC-981 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 Buka (109,128)
TF 66 troops unloading over beach at Buka, 109,128
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a USA Cavalry Squad lost overboard during unload of 112th Cavalry Rgt /2
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Invasion Support action off Buka (109,128)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
SC-982
SC-981
LCI-330
LCI-223
LCI-221
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
SC-982 fired at enemy troops
SC-981 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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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
80 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 27000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 31
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 10 (1 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
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:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Air Division, at 109,128 (Buka)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 10
B-24D1 Liberator x 58
P-40N5 Warhawk x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 33rd Ind. Engr Rgt /3 ...
Also attacking 2nd Air Div /6 ...
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 29
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 14th Army ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF ...
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 21st Air Flotilla , at 109,128 (Buka)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 11
P-40N5 Warhawk x 17
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
P-40K Warhawk x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wake Coastal Gun Battalion, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 17
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 17
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 17
P-40N5 Warhawk x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 39000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Cuttack , at 48,37
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 17
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 19
Ki-84a Frank x 19
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 4 destroyed
CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 41010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 36740.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buka at 109,128
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 12
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 6
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 8 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VMF-223 with F4U-1 Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 31000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 31000.
Raid is overhead
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (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
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buka at 109,128
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 7
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 2
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 3 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VMF-223 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 31000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 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 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 88 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 6
P-40K Warhawk x 8
SBD-5 Dauntless x 32
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 30000 feet
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Sub attack near Wenchow at 90,61
Japanese Ships
xAK Aden Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
SC CHa-29
TK Yamamiya Maru
xAK Hokutatsu Maru
xAK Ryuun Maru
xAK Tempei Maru
xAK Tensin Maru
xAK Ryunan Maru
xAK India Maru
xAK Eihuku Maru
PB Seikyo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Capelin
SS Capelin launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Aden Maru
Capelin diving deep ....
PB Seikyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seikyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seikyo Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Seikyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seikyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Buka (109,128)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Kilty
xAP Clan Macneil
DD Kilty firing at 3rd JAAF AF Bn
DD Kilty 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 Buka (109,128)
TF 60 troops unloading over beach at Buka, 109,128
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Invasion Support action off Buka (109,128)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
SC-982
SC-981
LCI-221
LCI-330
LCI-223
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
SC-982 fired at enemy troops
SC-981 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Pre-Invasion action off Buka (109,128)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Nepal
APA Cambria
DD Nepal firing at 33rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
DD Nepal 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 Buka (109,128)
TF 107 troops unloading over beach at Buka, 109,128
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 17315 troops, 159 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8058 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 312
Japanese adjusted assault: 538
Allied adjusted defense: 1120
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
565 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 70 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Allied ground losses:
353 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
9th Separate Brigade
303rd Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Defending force 2576 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Japanese adjusted assault: 15
Allied adjusted defense: 67
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 4
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
8th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
Fort William
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2540 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Defending force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Allied adjusted assault: 4
Japanese adjusted defense: 43
Allied assault odds: 1 to 10
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Fort William
Defending units:
8th Armored Car Co
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 24, 43
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Chitose Maru #2
Allied Ships
SC Constant
SC Daring
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 35% moonlight: 10,000 yards
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Chitose Maru #2
Allied Ships
SC Constant
SC Daring
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 35% moonlight: 3,000 yards
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Pre-Invasion action off Buka (109,128)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
23 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
SC-982
SC-981
LCI-331
LCI-221
LCI-330
SC-982 fired at enemy troops
SC-981 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 Buka (109,128)
TF 66 troops unloading over beach at Buka, 109,128
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
16 troops of a USA Cavalry Squad lost overboard during unload of 112th Cavalry Rgt /2
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Invasion Support action off Buka (109,128)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
SC-982
SC-981
LCI-330
LCI-223
LCI-221
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
SC-982 fired at enemy troops
SC-981 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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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
80 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 27000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 31
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 10 (1 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
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:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Air Division, at 109,128 (Buka)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 10
B-24D1 Liberator x 58
P-40N5 Warhawk x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 33rd Ind. Engr Rgt /3 ...
Also attacking 2nd Air Div /6 ...
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 29
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 14th Army ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF ...
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 21st Air Flotilla , at 109,128 (Buka)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 11
P-40N5 Warhawk x 17
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
P-40K Warhawk x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wake Coastal Gun Battalion, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 17
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIb Helen: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 17
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 17
P-40N5 Warhawk x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 39000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Cuttack , at 48,37
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 17
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 19
Ki-84a Frank x 19
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 4 destroyed
CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 41010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
25th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
70th Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 4000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 36740.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buka at 109,128
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 12
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 6
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 8 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VMF-223 with F4U-1 Corsair (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 31000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 31000.
Raid is overhead
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (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
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buka at 109,128
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 7
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 2
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 3 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VMF-223 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 31000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 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 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 88 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x E13A1 Jake bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 6
P-40K Warhawk x 8
SBD-5 Dauntless x 32
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 30000 feet
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Sub attack near Wenchow at 90,61
Japanese Ships
xAK Aden Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
SC CHa-29
TK Yamamiya Maru
xAK Hokutatsu Maru
xAK Ryuun Maru
xAK Tempei Maru
xAK Tensin Maru
xAK Ryunan Maru
xAK India Maru
xAK Eihuku Maru
PB Seikyo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Capelin
SS Capelin launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Aden Maru
Capelin diving deep ....
PB Seikyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seikyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seikyo Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Seikyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seikyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Buka (109,128)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Kilty
xAP Clan Macneil
DD Kilty firing at 3rd JAAF AF Bn
DD Kilty 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 Buka (109,128)
TF 60 troops unloading over beach at Buka, 109,128
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Invasion Support action off Buka (109,128)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
SC-982
SC-981
LCI-221
LCI-330
LCI-223
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
SC-982 fired at enemy troops
SC-981 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Pre-Invasion action off Buka (109,128)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Nepal
APA Cambria
DD Nepal firing at 33rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
DD Nepal 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 Buka (109,128)
TF 107 troops unloading over beach at Buka, 109,128
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 17315 troops, 159 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 8058 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 312
Japanese adjusted assault: 538
Allied adjusted defense: 1120
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
565 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 70 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Allied ground losses:
353 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
9th Separate Brigade
303rd Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Defending force 2576 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Japanese adjusted assault: 15
Allied adjusted defense: 67
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 4
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
8th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
Fort William
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2540 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Defending force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Allied adjusted assault: 4
Japanese adjusted defense: 43
Allied assault odds: 1 to 10
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Fort William
Defending units:
8th Armored Car Co
RE: WITP: FE (fools edition) PBM Scen2 stock Japan AAR starts in May42
Buka is lost, we had only a "token force" there.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 25, 43
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Buka at 109,128, Range 7,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Chitose Maru #2, Shell hits 28, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Braine
DD Claxton
DD Converse
DD DeHaven
DD Dyson
DD Foote
Reduced sighting due to 25% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 25% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 7,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Foote engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
DD Braine engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Foote engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 3,000 yards
DD Foote engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 3,000 yards
DD Claxton engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 3,000 yards
Kameyama, I. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Foote engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
DD DeHaven engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
DD Converse engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
PB Chitose Maru #2 sunk by DD DeHaven at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Buka at 109,128, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Yamakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Mikazuki
DD Asanagi, Shell hits 1
DD Urukaze
DD Yamanagiri
Allied Ships
DD Braine
DD Claxton
DD Converse
DD DeHaven
DD Dyson, Shell hits 1
DD Foote, Shell hits 4, on fire
Reduced sighting due to 25% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 25% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Ichimura J. crosses the 'T'
DD Foote engages DD Asanagi at 8,000 yards
DD Dyson engages DD Asanagi at 8,000 yards
DD Mikazuki engages DD Foote at 8,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Foote at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Foote at 4,000 yards
DD Dyson engages DD Asanagi at 4,000 yards
DD Dyson engages DD Asanagi at 4,000 yards
DD Mikazuki engages DD Foote at 4,000 yards
DD Mikazuki engages DD Claxton at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Yamanagiri at 3,000 yards
DD Dyson engages DD Mikazuki at 3,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Dyson at 3,000 yards
DD Mikazuki engages DD Dyson at 3,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Foote at 3,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Braine at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Foote at 5,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Dyson at 5,000 yards
DD DeHaven engages DD Yamakaze at 5,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Converse at 5,000 yards
DD Braine engages DD Yamakaze at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Foote at 9,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Dyson at 9,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Foote at 9,000 yards
DD Mikazuki engages DD Foote at 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Claxton at 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Braine at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Yamanagiri at 13,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Asanagi at 13,000 yards
DD Converse engages DD Mikazuki at 13,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Foote at 13,000 yards
DD Braine engages DD Mikazuki at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Mobile
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
DD Van Galen
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 13
Port hits 23
CL Mobile firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Mobile
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Denver firing at Torokina
DD Van Galen firing at Torokina
DD Arunta firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort firing at Torokina
DD Meredith firing at Torokina
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Port hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Selfridge
DD Selfridge firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Sterett firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Sterett
DD Sims firing at Torokina
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 11 NM, estimated altitude 35,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 16
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 3 destroyed
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 11 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 38,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 9
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 182 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 17
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 39000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 22
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 22
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 5th Air Defense AA Regiment, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 16th/B Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 62nd JAAF AF Bn , at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 12
Wellington Ic x 5
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
162 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 62nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 62nd JAAF AF Bn , at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 4
B-25C Mitchell x 25
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
214 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 64th Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 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:
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Wake Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking 64th Naval Guard Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on 16th/A Division, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 83rd Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 83rd Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 3rd SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th/B Division, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on 21st Air Flotilla , at 109,128 (Buka)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 24
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 3rd JAAF AF Bn /5 ...
Also attacking 21st Air Flotilla /1 ...
Also attacking 3rd JAAF AF Bn /5 ...
Also attacking 21st Air Flotilla /1 ...
Also attacking 3rd JAAF AF Bn /5 ...
Also attacking 21st Air Flotilla /1 ...
Also attacking 3rd JAAF AF Bn /5 ...
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Afternoon Air attack on 21st Air Flotilla , at 109,128 (Buka)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 34
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 64th Nav Gd /1 ...
Also attacking 21st Air Flotilla /1 ...
Also attacking 64th Nav Gd /1 ...
Also attacking 21st Air Flotilla /1 ...
Also attacking 64th Nav Gd /1 ...
Also attacking 21st Air Flotilla /1 ...
Also attacking 64th Nav Gd /1 ...
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd JAAF AF Bn , at 109,128 (Buka)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 22
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 33rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 109,128 (Buka)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Air Defense AA Regiment, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Defending force 2516 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 43
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 7
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
8th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
Fort William
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Ground combat at Buka (109,128)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3469 troops, 46 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 228
Defending force 181 troops, 9 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Allied adjusted assault: 73
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 73 to 1 (fort level 1)
Allied forces CAPTURE Buka !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
193 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 12 (12 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 4
Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st USMC Parachute Battalion
763rd Tank Bn /3
3rd NZ Brigade
112th Cavalry Rgt /1
24th (Sep) Infantry Rgt /1
1st Marine Raider Bn /1
Auckland (Mtd) Rifl Rgt /6
Defending units:
64th Nav Gd /1
33rd Ind. Engr Rgt /3
3rd JAAF AF Bn /5
21st Air Flotilla /1
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 25, 43
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Buka at 109,128, Range 7,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Chitose Maru #2, Shell hits 28, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Braine
DD Claxton
DD Converse
DD DeHaven
DD Dyson
DD Foote
Reduced sighting due to 25% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 25% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 7,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Foote engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
DD Braine engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Foote engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 3,000 yards
DD Foote engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 3,000 yards
DD Claxton engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 3,000 yards
Kameyama, I. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Foote engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
DD DeHaven engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
DD Converse engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
PB Chitose Maru #2 sunk by DD DeHaven at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Buka at 109,128, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Yamakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Mikazuki
DD Asanagi, Shell hits 1
DD Urukaze
DD Yamanagiri
Allied Ships
DD Braine
DD Claxton
DD Converse
DD DeHaven
DD Dyson, Shell hits 1
DD Foote, Shell hits 4, on fire
Reduced sighting due to 25% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 25% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Ichimura J. crosses the 'T'
DD Foote engages DD Asanagi at 8,000 yards
DD Dyson engages DD Asanagi at 8,000 yards
DD Mikazuki engages DD Foote at 8,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Foote at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Foote at 4,000 yards
DD Dyson engages DD Asanagi at 4,000 yards
DD Dyson engages DD Asanagi at 4,000 yards
DD Mikazuki engages DD Foote at 4,000 yards
DD Mikazuki engages DD Claxton at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Yamanagiri at 3,000 yards
DD Dyson engages DD Mikazuki at 3,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Dyson at 3,000 yards
DD Mikazuki engages DD Dyson at 3,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Foote at 3,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Braine at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Foote at 5,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Dyson at 5,000 yards
DD DeHaven engages DD Yamakaze at 5,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Converse at 5,000 yards
DD Braine engages DD Yamakaze at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Foote at 9,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Dyson at 9,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DD Foote at 9,000 yards
DD Mikazuki engages DD Foote at 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Claxton at 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Braine at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Yamanagiri at 13,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Asanagi at 13,000 yards
DD Converse engages DD Mikazuki at 13,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Foote at 13,000 yards
DD Braine engages DD Mikazuki at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Mobile
CL Santa Fe
CL Denver
DD Van Galen
DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort
DD Meredith
Japanese ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 13
Port hits 23
CL Mobile firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Mobile
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CL Santa Fe
CL Santa Fe firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Santa Fe
CL Denver firing at Torokina
DD Van Galen firing at Torokina
DD Arunta firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Arunta
DD Gansevoort firing at Torokina
DD Meredith firing at Torokina
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Port hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Selfridge
DD Selfridge firing at Combined 8th SNLF
DD Sterett firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Sterett
DD Sims firing at Torokina
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 11 NM, estimated altitude 35,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 16
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 3 destroyed
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 11 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 38,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIc Tojo x 9
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIc Tojo: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 35600 feet
CAP engaged:
9th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (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 12000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 182 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIc Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 17
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 39000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Torokina , at 109,130
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 22
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 22
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 5th Air Defense AA Regiment, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 16th/B Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 62nd JAAF AF Bn , at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 12
Wellington Ic x 5
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
162 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 62nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 62nd JAAF AF Bn , at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 56,35 , near Rangpur
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 4
B-25C Mitchell x 25
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
214 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 64th Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 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:
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Wake Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking 64th Naval Guard Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on 16th/A Division, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 67 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 83rd Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 83rd Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 3rd SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th/B Division, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 20000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 25
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on 21st Air Flotilla , at 109,128 (Buka)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 24
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 3rd JAAF AF Bn /5 ...
Also attacking 21st Air Flotilla /1 ...
Also attacking 3rd JAAF AF Bn /5 ...
Also attacking 21st Air Flotilla /1 ...
Also attacking 3rd JAAF AF Bn /5 ...
Also attacking 21st Air Flotilla /1 ...
Also attacking 3rd JAAF AF Bn /5 ...
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Afternoon Air attack on 21st Air Flotilla , at 109,128 (Buka)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 34
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 64th Nav Gd /1 ...
Also attacking 21st Air Flotilla /1 ...
Also attacking 64th Nav Gd /1 ...
Also attacking 21st Air Flotilla /1 ...
Also attacking 64th Nav Gd /1 ...
Also attacking 21st Air Flotilla /1 ...
Also attacking 64th Nav Gd /1 ...
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd JAAF AF Bn , at 109,128 (Buka)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 22
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 33rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 109,128 (Buka)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Air Defense AA Regiment, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Defending force 2516 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 43
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 7
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
8th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
Fort William
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Ground combat at Buka (109,128)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3469 troops, 46 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 228
Defending force 181 troops, 9 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Allied adjusted assault: 73
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 73 to 1 (fort level 1)
Allied forces CAPTURE Buka !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
193 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 12 (12 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 4
Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st USMC Parachute Battalion
763rd Tank Bn /3
3rd NZ Brigade
112th Cavalry Rgt /1
24th (Sep) Infantry Rgt /1
1st Marine Raider Bn /1
Auckland (Mtd) Rifl Rgt /6
Defending units:
64th Nav Gd /1
33rd Ind. Engr Rgt /3
3rd JAAF AF Bn /5
21st Air Flotilla /1
RE: WITP: FE (fools edition) PBM Scen2 stock Japan AAR starts in May42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 26, 43
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Night Naval bombardment of Tabiteuea at 137,134
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5A Catalina: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Oite
DD Matsukaze
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
DD Oite firing at 2nd NZ Brigade
DD Matsukaze firing at Tabiteuea
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
27 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
65 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 2
Port hits 2
CA Indianapolis firing at Torokina
DD Selfridge firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Selfridge
DD Sterett firing at 16th/C Division
DD Sims firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Sims
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 40
Allied aircraft
Hurricane XIIb x 4
Kittyhawk I x 4
Kittyhawk III x 5
P-40N5 Warhawk x 39
F4U-1 Corsair x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane XIIb: 2 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 1 destroyed
Kittyhawk III: 2 destroyed
P-40N5 Warhawk: 8 destroyed
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41000 feet *
CAP engaged:
VMF-223 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 31000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
No.14 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk III (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
No.111 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
No.118 Sqn RCAF with Hurricane XIIb (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 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 1 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 8 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 11 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 31000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 32
Allied aircraft
Hurricane XIIb x 1
Kittyhawk I x 2
Kittyhawk III x 1
P-40N5 Warhawk x 19
F4U-1 Corsair x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane XIIb: 1 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 1 destroyed
P-40N5 Warhawk: 7 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41000 feet *
CAP engaged:
VMF-223 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 31000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
No.14 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk III (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 5000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
No.111 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk 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 to 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
No.118 Sqn RCAF with Hurricane XIIb (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 4
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N5 Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41000 feet *
CAP engaged:
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 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 23 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 65th Brigade, at 105,137 (Rossel Island)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 4
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 31000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 62
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
117 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
11 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 27
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 31
Ki-51 Sonia x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 36,200 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
Ki-84a Frank x 36
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 35200 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41000 feet *
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 168 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 7870 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 286
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th/A Division
34th/B Division
102nd NCPC Route Brigade
34th/C Division
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
303rd Brigade
9th Separate Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Night Naval bombardment of Tabiteuea at 137,134
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5A Catalina: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Oite
DD Matsukaze
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
DD Oite firing at 2nd NZ Brigade
DD Matsukaze firing at Tabiteuea
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
27 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
65 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 2
Port hits 2
CA Indianapolis firing at Torokina
DD Selfridge firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Selfridge
DD Sterett firing at 16th/C Division
DD Sims firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Sims
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 40
Allied aircraft
Hurricane XIIb x 4
Kittyhawk I x 4
Kittyhawk III x 5
P-40N5 Warhawk x 39
F4U-1 Corsair x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane XIIb: 2 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 1 destroyed
Kittyhawk III: 2 destroyed
P-40N5 Warhawk: 8 destroyed
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41000 feet *
CAP engaged:
VMF-223 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 31000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
No.14 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk III (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
No.111 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
No.118 Sqn RCAF with Hurricane XIIb (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 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 1 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 8 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 11 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 31000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 32
Allied aircraft
Hurricane XIIb x 1
Kittyhawk I x 2
Kittyhawk III x 1
P-40N5 Warhawk x 19
F4U-1 Corsair x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane XIIb: 1 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 1 destroyed
P-40N5 Warhawk: 7 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41000 feet *
CAP engaged:
VMF-223 with F4U-1 Corsair (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 31000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
No.14 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk III (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 5000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
No.111 Sqn RCAF with Kittyhawk 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 to 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
No.118 Sqn RCAF with Hurricane XIIb (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 44,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 4
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N5 Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41000 feet *
CAP engaged:
51st FG/16th FS with P-40N5 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 23 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 65th Brigade, at 105,137 (Rossel Island)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 4
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 31000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 62
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
117 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
11 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 27
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 31
Ki-51 Sonia x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 36,200 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9
Ki-84a Frank x 36
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 35200 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41000 feet *
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 168 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 7870 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 286
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th/A Division
34th/B Division
102nd NCPC Route Brigade
34th/C Division
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
303rd Brigade
9th Separate Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
RE: WITP: FE (fools edition) PBM Scen2 stock Japan AAR starts in May42
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 27, 43
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Buka at 109,128, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CMc Wa 8
CMc Toroshima Maru
Allied Ships
LST-20
LST-22
LST-25
LST-470
LST-475
LST-476
LST-477
LST-478
LST-480
LST-482
LST-483
LCI-217
LCI-332
AM Canso
AM Matai
Reduced sighting due to 10% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 10% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
181 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 27 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 14
Port hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at Torokina
DD Selfridge firing at Torokina
DD Sterett firing at Torokina
DD Sims firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Sims
DD Frankford firing at Torokina
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TF 164 encounters mine field at Buka (109,128)
Allied Ships
PT-257, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
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TF 164 encounters mine field at Buka (109,128)
Allied Ships
PT-257, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
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TF 164 encounters mine field at Buka (109,128)
Allied Ships
PT-256, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
SS I-34, hits 33, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DE Edward C. Daly
DE Gilmore, Shell hits 1
DE Austin
SS I-34 launches 2 torpedoes at DE Edward C. Daly
I-34 bottoming out ....
DE Gilmore attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-34 forced to surface!
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 40
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 3
P-38G Lightning x 4
P-38H Lightning x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 13
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-38F Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-38H Lightning: 2 destroyed
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed
F4U-1 Corsair: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41000 feet
CAP engaged:
VMF-224 with F4U-1 Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VMF-441 with F4U-1 Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
343rd FG/11th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 42000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 42000.
Raid is overhead
18th FG/12th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 42000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 42000.
Raid is overhead
8th FG/35th FS with P-38F Lightning (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 39000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 39000.
Raid is overhead
8th FG/36th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 42000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 42000.
Raid is overhead
35th FG/39th FS with P-38G Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
18th FG/70th FS with P-38H Lightning (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 36,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 36,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 37
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 1
P-38H Lightning x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-38F Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
28 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
CAP engaged:
343rd FG/11th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 42000 , scrambling fighters to 43010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
18th FG/12th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 42000 , scrambling fighters to 41010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
8th FG/35th FS with P-38F Lightning (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 39000 , scrambling fighters to 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
8th FG/36th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 42000 , scrambling fighters to 44010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
35th FG/39th FS with P-38G Lightning (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
18th FG/70th FS with P-38H Lightning (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 4
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
343rd FG/11th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 42000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
18th FG/12th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 42000 , scrambling fighters to 33440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
8th FG/36th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 42000 , scrambling fighters to 33440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x J2M2 Jack sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 37,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 4
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
CAP engaged:
343rd FG/11th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 42000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 84
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 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:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 11
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:
11 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 6 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 83rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF ...
Also attacking 83rd Naval Guard Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 27
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 16th/A Division ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF ...
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 3rd SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 16th/A Division ...
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 64th Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 64th Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Namatanai at 113,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 47
A6M5b Zero x 62
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 7 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Akagi-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5b Zero (6 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (6 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A6M5b Zero (6 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M5b Zero (8 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
Shoho-1 with A6M5 Zero (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Unyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 168 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 620
Defending force 7897 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 289
Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
34th/A Division
102nd NCPC Route Brigade
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th/B Division
34th/C Division
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
9th Separate Brigade
303rd Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Defending force 2492 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 43
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 7
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), disruption(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Assaulting units:
8th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
Fort William
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Buka at 109,128, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CMc Wa 8
CMc Toroshima Maru
Allied Ships
LST-20
LST-22
LST-25
LST-470
LST-475
LST-476
LST-477
LST-478
LST-480
LST-482
LST-483
LCI-217
LCI-332
AM Canso
AM Matai
Reduced sighting due to 10% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 10% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
181 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 27 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 14
Port hits 1
CA Indianapolis firing at Torokina
DD Selfridge firing at Torokina
DD Sterett firing at Torokina
DD Sims firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Sims
DD Frankford firing at Torokina
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TF 164 encounters mine field at Buka (109,128)
Allied Ships
PT-257, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
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TF 164 encounters mine field at Buka (109,128)
Allied Ships
PT-257, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
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TF 164 encounters mine field at Buka (109,128)
Allied Ships
PT-256, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
SS I-34, hits 33, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DE Edward C. Daly
DE Gilmore, Shell hits 1
DE Austin
SS I-34 launches 2 torpedoes at DE Edward C. Daly
I-34 bottoming out ....
DE Gilmore attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-34 forced to surface!
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Edward C. Daly firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Austin firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 43,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 40
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 3
P-38G Lightning x 4
P-38H Lightning x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 13
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 4 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-38F Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-38H Lightning: 2 destroyed
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed
F4U-1 Corsair: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41000 feet
CAP engaged:
VMF-224 with F4U-1 Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VMF-441 with F4U-1 Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
343rd FG/11th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 42000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 42000.
Raid is overhead
18th FG/12th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 42000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 42000.
Raid is overhead
8th FG/35th FS with P-38F Lightning (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 39000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 39000.
Raid is overhead
8th FG/36th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 42000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 42000.
Raid is overhead
35th FG/39th FS with P-38G Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
18th FG/70th FS with P-38H Lightning (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 36,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 12
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 36,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 37
Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 1
P-38G Lightning x 1
P-38H Lightning x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-38F Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
28 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
CAP engaged:
343rd FG/11th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 42000 , scrambling fighters to 43010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
18th FG/12th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 42000 , scrambling fighters to 41010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
8th FG/35th FS with P-38F Lightning (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 39000 , scrambling fighters to 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
8th FG/36th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 42000 , scrambling fighters to 44010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
35th FG/39th FS with P-38G Lightning (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 39000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
18th FG/70th FS with P-38H Lightning (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 4
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
343rd FG/11th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 42000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
18th FG/12th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 42000 , scrambling fighters to 33440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
8th FG/36th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 42000 , scrambling fighters to 33440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x J2M2 Jack sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 37,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 4
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
CAP engaged:
343rd FG/11th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 42000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 84
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 268th Motorised Brigade, at 56,36 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIb Helen x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-49-IIb Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 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:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 11
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:
11 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 6 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 83rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF ...
Also attacking 83rd Naval Guard Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 27
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 16th/A Division ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF ...
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 3rd SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 16th/A Division ...
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 64th Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 64th Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Namatanai at 113,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 47
A6M5b Zero x 62
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 7 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Akagi-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M5b Zero (6 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Soryu-1 with A6M5 Zero (6 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A6M5b Zero (6 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Shokaku-1 with A6M5b Zero (8 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
Shoho-1 with A6M5 Zero (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
Unyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 168 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 620
Defending force 7897 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 289
Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
34th/A Division
102nd NCPC Route Brigade
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th/B Division
34th/C Division
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
9th Separate Brigade
303rd Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 55,38 (near Dacca)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Defending force 2492 troops, 26 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 43
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 7
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), disruption(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Assaulting units:
8th Armored Car Co
Defending units:
Fort William
RE: WITP: FE (fools edition) PBM Scen2 stock Japan AAR starts in May42
Our ArmCar unit is wiped out by air and the "wonder fort william" still lives and thrives for over a year totally cut off... we sink some AKs in northern OZ waters laded with troops.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 28, 43
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 2
CA Indianapolis firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CA Indianapolis
DD Selfridge firing at Torokina
DD Sterett firing at Torokina
DD Sims firing at Torokina
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-106
LB-107, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-117
LB-120
Allied Ships
SC Constant
SC Daring
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
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Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
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Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
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Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
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Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
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Range increases to 20,000 yards...
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Range increases to 17,000 yards...
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Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 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 increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
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Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
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Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
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Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
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Range increases to 11,000 yards...
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Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
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Range increases to 17,000 yards...
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Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
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Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
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Range closes to 20,000 yards...
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Range increases to 21,000 yards...
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Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
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Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
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Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
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Range increases to 22,000 yards...
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Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range increases to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
LB-107 sunk by SC Daring at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-106
LB-117
LB-120
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Frankford
DD Sims
DD Sterett
DD Selfridge
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 6,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 32
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 31000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 39,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 32
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Derby at 65,124
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 28
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAK Mahout
xAK Karoa, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Empire Rani, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
xAK Mundra, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
xAK Shirala, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Lewis Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
4344 casualties reported
Squads: 158 destroyed, 100 disabled
Non Combat: 230 destroyed, 107 disabled
Engineers: 44 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 203 (197 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Vehicles lost 158 (149 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
28 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 31000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 37,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Armored Car Co , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 5
B-24D Liberator x 6
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 16 (1 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Armored Car Co , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 2
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Liberator GR.III bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Armored Car Co , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 12 (3 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Armored Car Co , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 26
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 7 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 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:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 16th/C Division ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF ...
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 35
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 9 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 64th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 8th Armored Car Co , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 3rd SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 64th Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 53 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Armored Car Co , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 6 (6 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Submarine attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
LB-117, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS KX
LB-117 is sighted by SS KX
SS KX attacking LB-117 on the surface
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 17156 troops, 159 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 620
Defending force 7876 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 287
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
102nd NCPC Route Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
9th Separate Brigade
303rd Brigade
81st Chinese Corps
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 28, 43
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Night Naval bombardment of Torokina at 109,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Selfridge
DD Sterett
DD Sims
DD Frankford
Japanese ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 2
CA Indianapolis firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at CA Indianapolis
DD Selfridge firing at Torokina
DD Sterett firing at Torokina
DD Sims firing at Torokina
DD Frankford firing at Combined 8th SNLF
Combined 8th SNLF firing at DD Frankford
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-106
LB-107, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
LB-117
LB-120
Allied Ships
SC Constant
SC Daring
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 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 increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 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 increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
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Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range increases to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
LB-107 sunk by SC Daring at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Torokina at 109,130, Range 29,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
LB-106
LB-117
LB-120
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
DD Frankford
DD Sims
DD Sterett
DD Selfridge
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 6,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 32
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 31000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 39,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 32
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Derby at 65,124
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 28
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAK Mahout
xAK Karoa, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Empire Rani, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
xAK Mundra, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
xAK Shirala, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Lewis Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
4344 casualties reported
Squads: 158 destroyed, 100 disabled
Non Combat: 230 destroyed, 107 disabled
Engineers: 44 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 203 (197 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Vehicles lost 158 (149 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
28 x B6N2 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 31000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Buka , at 109,128
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 37,440 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84a Frank x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-84a Frank sweeping at 34440 feet
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Morning Air attack on Fort William , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Armored Car Co , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 5
B-24D Liberator x 6
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 16 (1 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Armored Car Co , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 2
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Liberator GR.III bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Armored Car Co , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 12 (3 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator II bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Armored Car Co , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 26
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 7 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 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:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 16th/C Division ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF ...
Also attacking Maizuru 3rd SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on Combined 8th SNLF , at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 35
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 9 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 64th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Combined 8th SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 8th Armored Car Co , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 3rd SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 64th Naval Guard Unit, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 53 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Armored Car Co , at 55,38 , near Dacca
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 6 (6 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Submarine attack near Torokina at 109,130
Japanese Ships
LB-117, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS KX
LB-117 is sighted by SS KX
SS KX attacking LB-117 on the surface
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Ground combat at 82,28 (near Kiuchuan)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 17156 troops, 159 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 620
Defending force 7876 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 287
Assaulting units:
34th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
102nd NCPC Route Brigade
12th Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
9th Separate Brigade
303rd Brigade
81st Chinese Corps