Defeat into Victory - Godefroy(A) vs Deaniks(J) - finish

[godefroycz]

Feb 12, 1942

Only telegraphic:
USS Skipjack set fire to the Japanese cargo ship AK Toei Maru near Formosa
The Japanese stopped liking my raids on Oosthaven and sent A6M2. Unfortunately, they did not run out of aviation fuel.
The Japanese occupied Sandakan in Borneo
19 ships began rebuilding. Mostly it is a replenishment of anti-aircraft equipment.
Today air losses (J:A): 3:10

[godefroycz]

Feb 13, 1942

The Japanese moved more battleships to Pearl Harbor. Currently, they shoot every day in the group 4BB, 4CA. I don't think it has a big effect. After a very long time, Singapore experienced several air raids. The damage is minimal and the anti-aircraft defense shot down 6 aircraft. A ground attack ensues, but even today the Japanese did not break through. My defense dropped to 264 AV. In a moment, Singapore will be defended only by Indian chefs and British radio operators. Hope it will be enough.

Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 53822 troops, 697 guns, 446 vehicles, Assault Value = 1337

Defending force 39877 troops, 565 guns, 406 vehicles, Assault Value = 327

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 977

Allied adjusted defense: 1255

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
1189 casualties reported
Squads: 36 destroyed, 41 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 14 (1 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Vehicles lost 33 (9 destroyed, 24 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
678 casualties reported
Squads: 19 destroyed, 38 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 34 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Guns lost 46 (11 destroyed, 35 disabled)
Vehicles lost 18 (1 destroyed, 17 disabled)

The Japanese are trying to cut off Sian during February. Today, they crossed the river north of the city, but the Chinese defenses hold. I will try to strengthen it, but the terrain is not suitable for defense. I admit that I do not understand the transfer of supplies in detail, but I will hope that it will not be ideal across off-road terrain.



The Japanese occupied Kolaka (Celebes)
Today air losses (J:A): 9:1

[godefroycz]

Feb 14, 1942

The Japanese Ki-43 regularly patrol the Swebo. I decided to check the quality of the Japanese pilots. Likewise, the Japanese are attempting to bomb troops north of Sian. We can't let that be liked.

Morning Air attack on Shwebo , at 59,45

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 30

Allied aircraft
H81-A3 x 26
Hurricane IIb Trop x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
H81-A3: 1 destroyed

Morning Air attack on 76th Chinese Corps, at 83,40 , near Sian

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 14

Allied aircraft
I-15-III x 7
H81-A3 x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 7 destroyed

No Allied losses

The USS Pompano, who is patrolling Pearl Harbor, is unlucky. 4 attacks, 4 hits, 4 bad torpedoes.
Today air losses (J:A): 33:8

[godefroycz]

Feb 15, 1942

I must note that I am better than Percival. I didn't even expect it when my opponent used Mersing Gambit. The troops in Singapore did a good job.
Singapore fortifications level 3 again
Noumea fortifications level 3
Heavy air battles over Sian
Today air losses (J:A): 11:12

[godefroycz]

Feb 16, 1942

Today, the Japanese have launched a long-awaited invasion of Oahu. I can't judge what it's like to land against such a fortified target, but cargo ships seem to be disposable.

Pre-Invasion action off Pearl Harbor (180,107) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

1611 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Shell hits 1
CA Chikuma
CL Tatsuta
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 1
CL Naka
DD Kuri
DD Hakaze
DD Hatakaze
DD Harukaze
DD Kikuzuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Amagiri
DD Hatsushima
DD Minegumo
DD Natsugumo
xAK Hawaii Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Brisbane Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Arizona Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Sydney Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
TB Hato
PB Taiko Maru
PB Magan Maru
PB Kamitsu Maru
SC Ch 13
SC Ch 12
SC Ch 11
SC Ch 10
SC Ch 6
SC Ch 5
SC Ch 4
SC Ch 3
SC Ch 2
SC Ch 1
AMC Saigon Maru

Japanese ground losses:
859 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 58 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 50 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Invasion Support action off Pearl Harbor (180,107) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

1429 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Shell hits 3
CA Chikuma
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 1, on fire
CL Tenryu
CL Naka
DD Kuri, Shell hits 1
DD Kuretake
DD Hakaze
DD Nenohi, Shell hits 3, heavy fires
DD Yudachi, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Harusame
DD Minegumo, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Natsugumo
AMC Saigon Maru, Shell hits 3, heavy fires
AMC Nosiro Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
AMC Awata Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
xAK Brisbane Maru, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Arizona Maru, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Sydney Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
xAK Hawaii Maru, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kiku
PB Taiko Maru
PB Magan Maru
PB Kamitsu Maru
SC Ch 13
SC Ch 12
SC Ch 11
SC Ch 10
SC Ch 6
SC Ch 5
SC Ch 4
SC Ch 3
SC Ch 2
SC Ch 1
xAP Yoshino Maru
DD Amagiri
DD Hatakaze

Japanese ground losses:
734 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 138 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)

We can see what units the enemy landed.

4th Tank Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
1st Formosa Inf. Regiment
144th Infantry Regiment
III./4th Infantry Battalion
56th Recon Regiment
24th Infantry Regiment
113th Infantry Regiment
48th Engineer Regiment
48th Recon Regiment
2nd Recon Regiment
148th Infantry Regiment
2nd Formosa Inf. Regiment
56th Engineer Regiment
7th Tank Regiment
14th Army
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
56th Field Artillery Regiment

US aircraft carriers have arrived in the Frigate Shoals area because they want to check the supply of Japanese positions in Hawaii. In addition, the 52nd Division is reported to be relocated, so hopefully I'll be lucky. Meanwhile, a Japanese convoy with supplies and one tanker is sunk.

Morning Air attack on TF, near French Frigate Shoal at 168,97

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 19
SBD-3 Dauntless x 30

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Ueizuru Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Takao Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
xAK Kuwayama Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Kamitu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Kirikawa Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Matsukawa Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Atlas Maru, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk

Morning Air attack on TF, near Johnston Island at 167,109

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 19
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
DD Tadeyame
DD Urukaze
DD Suruyame
AO Shinkoku Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires

Morning Air attack on TF, near French Frigate Shoal at 168,97

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Kyokuzan Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Rakuto Maru, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
xAK Shinko Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Sugiyama Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Today air losses (J:A): 9:4

[godefroycz]

Feb 17, 1942

The Japanese continue to land on Oahu. Coastal artillery does its best. I only list the ships that have been hit.

xAK Sydney Maru, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Kashii Maru, Shell hits 1
xAK Atutasan Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
xAK Anyo Maru, Shell hits 1
AMC Saigon Maru, Shell hits 14, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Anyo Maru, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Kashii Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
xAK Atutasan Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Saigon Maru, Shell hits 17, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Kashii Maru, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

American aircraft carriers are like wolves in a sheepfold.

Morning Air attack on TF, near Laysan Island at 164,94

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 19
SBD-3 Dauntless x 26

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Sansho Maru, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Okiyu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Pacific Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
xAK Kotoku Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Yuzan Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Sanko Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Tsuyama Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Morning Air attack on TF, near Laysan Island at 170,91

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 19
SBD-3 Dauntless x 29
TBD-1 Devastator x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Nippo Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Keisho Maru
xAK Hokuan Maru
xAK Sinsei Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Shinyubari Maru
xAK Takaoka Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Momokawa Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAK Kamoi Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Morning Air attack on TF, near Laysan Island at 164,94

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBD-1 Devastator x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Tatukami Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAK Kotoku Maru, heavy fires
xAK Sanko Maru, and is sunk
xAK Kosei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Laysan Island at 164,94

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 29
SBD-3 Dauntless x 29
TBD-1 Devastator x 28

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Karachi Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Tsuyama Maru, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Kosei Maru, heavy damage
xAK Okiyu Maru, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK India Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Pacific Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Kotoku Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Siraha Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Yuzan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Keiyo Maru, Bomb hits 1
xAK Tatukami Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Laysan Island at 170,91

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 9
SBD-3 Dauntless x 26

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Nippo Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Keisho Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Hokuan Maru, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
xAK Kamoi Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Shinyubari Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires

Today air losses (J:A): 5:4

[BBfanboy]

He will miss those xAKs, but I note that none of them had any troops aboard. I feel that is exploiting the Japanese landing bonus to attack the Hawaiian Islands so soon - no prep and unload in one phase. But maybe the loss of supply will mean he takes PH but his troops become imprisoned on the island ...

[JanSako]

That is a lot of xAK that will not be hauling resources to Home Islands...
I am also surprised all those IJN units landed on Pearl are small, no full Divisions at all. Not sure if this make them recover faster though... AS the US, you can have 2 full INF divisions there right?

Can you use your carriers to interfere with the landing itself?

[godefroycz]

Japanese aircraft carriers were at Borneo about 10 days ago. Now they will be no further than Truk. I still have a few days to hunt. For several days, intelligence reported that the 52nd Division was sailing to Midway. I expect it to move on, but I've caught either empty AKs or supplies.
I don't want to interfere directly in PH, because I would destroy the air force and risk damaging my aircraft carriers. There are about 200 aircraft on Lahaina, most of which are ground types, but Bettys can move in a few days.

I'm more surprised that Palmyra, Johnston and Midway are occupied and there is no survey anywhere. I arrived from the south without being noticed.

I don't know why he has divided units. In my opinion, it is more advantageous to divide entire divisions, or divide the division into sections A, B, C.

[CaptBeefheart]

How is Pearl doing in terms of supply and unit health?

Cheers,
CB

[godefroycz]

PH has fortification level 4, 100k supplies and units of about 800 assault value. We'll see on the first attack, but I think he needs to land another. The 4th Division is on Hilo and the 52nd Division reports intelligence on the move to Lahaina. But I don't know where the convoy is.

[godefroycz]

Feb 18, 1942

There is nothing to report today.

Aircraft carriers sink the remains of convoys
The USS Tautog is damaged near Midway and sails for repairs to San Francisco
Air combat over Swebo
Today air losses (J:A): 5:9

[godefroycz]

Feb 19, 1942

The Japanese are landing more troops on Oahu today. These are the 4th and 52nd divisions. Unfortunately, I missed it and the aircraft carriers were a few days late. It was necessary to refuel. 2 AKs hit a mine, 6 AKs, 3 DMS and DD Satsuki are damaged by coastal artillery.
Aircraft from aircraft carriers still sink 2 AK and another 3 AK and DD Sanae are damaged.

Japanese units in PH. Current strength 2191:731

113th Infantry Regiment
4th Tank Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
62nd Infantry Group
56th Engineer Regiment
4th Division
48th Recon Regiment
2nd Recon Regiment
56th Recon Regiment
III./4th Infantry Battalion
2nd Formosa Inf. Regiment
24th Infantry Regiment
52nd Division
144th Infantry Regiment
48th Engineer Regiment
1st Formosa Inf. Regiment
148th Infantry Regiment
7th Tank Regiment
14th Army
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
56th Field Artillery Regiment

We can also look at Clark Field. Current strength 1302:1956.

64th Infantry Group
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
9th Division
63rd Infantry Group
65th Brigade
2nd Tank Regiment

Singapore again raised fortifications to 3
Today air losses (J:A): 6:3

[godefroycz]

Feb 20, 1942

The Japanese send fighters over Sian against two AVG squadrons in order to gain air supremacy. They are not doing well yet and even today the score is 8: 3. They lose other planes in the attacks on Singapore. Total score 19: 3. I am satisfied.



Immediately after landing, the Japanese attacked Oahu. They broke through the first fortifications, but I think the losses are large enough to be quiet for at least a week.

Ground combat at Pearl Harbor (180,107)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 61846 troops, 555 guns, 366 vehicles, Assault Value = 2208

Defending force 54878 troops, 980 guns, 1118 vehicles, Assault Value = 730

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Japanese adjusted assault: 620

Allied adjusted defense: 5509

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 8 (fort level 3)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
8602 casualties reported
Squads: 67 destroyed, 766 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 94 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 100 disabled
Guns lost 69 (1 destroyed, 68 disabled)
Vehicles lost 34 (5 destroyed, 29 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1332 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 131 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 46 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 46 disabled
Guns lost 48 (5 destroyed, 43 disabled)
Vehicles lost 23 (1 destroyed, 22 disabled)

The Japanese attack Singapore again and again they did not even manage to get to a 1: 1 ratio. Since I've been moving combat-ready units to Palembang for several days now, so that I can still use them wisely, it's a surprise. The chefs are fighting like lions. They probably know what awaits them.

Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 47262 troops, 598 guns, 389 vehicles, Assault Value = 1372

Defending force 39319 troops, 550 guns, 414 vehicles, Assault Value = 257

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 838

Allied adjusted defense: 903

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
1544 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 168 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Guns lost 17 (1 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Vehicles lost 22 (1 destroyed, 21 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
725 casualties reported
Squads: 45 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 72 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 22 disabled
Guns lost 21 (6 destroyed, 15 disabled)

I withdraw aircraft carriers from the Hawaii area. They will not be able to destroy the 52nd Division and it is useless to risk a Japanese trick or encounter with a submarine. They have done their job and it is time to rest.
Radio intelligence intercepted a report from Rossel Island. I'm sending a nearby TF for reconnaissance.

[godefroycz]

Feb 21 - 23, 1942

I put together three days because there is nothing to write about.

The Japanese fire PH battleships every day
Air battles are taking place over Sian and Swebo.
The 38th Division and the 21st Independent Mixed Brigade moved 1 hex from Palembang.
Air losses (J:A): 21:5

[godefroycz]

Feb 24, 1942

Today, the active Japanese are mainly on the ground. The defenders of Singapore are reflecting another attack. Again, it's not even 1: 1, although I withdrew a significant part of the troops to Palembang.

Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 47406 troops, 597 guns, 388 vehicles, Assault Value = 1380

Defending force 39127 troops, 540 guns, 420 vehicles, Assault Value = 227

Japanese adjusted assault: 891

Allied adjusted defense: 1329

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
868 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 78 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 39 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Vehicles lost 50 (13 destroyed, 37 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
686 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 30 disabled
Non Combat: 31 destroyed, 50 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 42 (1 destroyed, 41 disabled)
Vehicles lost 30 (17 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

The defenders of Pearl Harbor are also reflecting another attack, and it is not so happy here. Another fortress down and 1:1 not far. I hope the Japanese get tired

Ground combat at Pearl Harbor (180,107)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 48295 troops, 457 guns, 362 vehicles, Assault Value = 1644

Defending force 54149 troops, 977 guns, 1119 vehicles, Assault Value = 646

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 1195

Allied adjusted defense: 1573

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
6223 casualties reported
Squads: 26 destroyed, 826 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 57 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 97 disabled
Guns lost 52 (1 destroyed, 51 disabled)
Vehicles lost 30 (3 destroyed, 27 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1218 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 105 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 29 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 70 disabled
Guns lost 57 (4 destroyed, 53 disabled)

South of Sian a tank regiment attempted to conduct reconnaissance by combat and was completely destroyed.

Ground combat at 84,42 (near Sian)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 41241 troops, 282 guns, 742 vehicles, Assault Value = 1629

Defending force 74674 troops, 364 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2094

Japanese adjusted assault: 185

Allied adjusted defense: 3442

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 18

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 28 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 133 (67 destroyed, 66 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
1056 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 166 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled

Today air losses (J:A): 8:2

[godefroycz]

Feb 25 - 28, 1942

The whole map is almost calm. Only the USS Sculpin torpedoed near Amboina AP Hakozaki Maru carrying some units. The ship is probably damaged. Japanese aircraft carriers arrive at Port Moresby on the last day of February and sink a small supply convoy.
Another attack on PH. Again, one fortress is reduced, but the Japanese losses are another 5,000 men. A total of 20,000 men have been eliminated from the fight.
There are 20:17 aircraft losses these days

[godefroycz]

Summary February 1942

Burma / India
The situation in the area is relatively clear. The Japanese have occupied southern Burma and are now moving in three directions. The main forces go centered on Swebo, other units then advance along the coast to Akyab, and one tank regiment occupies Lashio and apparently prepares to advance to Myitkyna.
I do not want to strengthen Burma too much, although I do not currently believe that the Japanese will try to invade India. Burma is not very important to me and I will save troops.



Malaya
I did not expect this area to be on the report list. Singapore is still British and the Japanese are unable to cope with its defense. I think his troops are tired of repeated attacks. Defender forces are already at least about 200 AV. Everything that could be moved was flown to Palembang.



DEI
Not much is happening here either. In Sumatra, the Japanese approached Palembang and I do not know what the plan is. The 38th Division and the 21st Independent Mixed Brigade are identified as large units. I don't think these forces have a chance to conquer the base. There are ready and rested units in fort 3 and about 60,000 tons of supplies.
The invasion fleet is now approaching Java. Intelligence reports that the 21st Division is to land in Kalidjati and the 6th Guards Division in Semarang. We'll see what the reality is. For the whole of February, the Japanese gained only two bases in the DEI on the way to Palmbang. There is no activity.



Philippines
The Japanese advanced to Clark Field without a fight, where they waited and only bombed the base. Manila was left to the enemy without a fight to save the civilian population.



Australia/SWPac
There is no activity here either. The Japanese occupy the undefended islands between Guadalcanal and Noumea, but otherwise take no action. Aircraft carriers have reappeared at Port Moresby, and we'll see if it's just a raid or another invasion attempt. The units were further strengthened, and units from New Britain were withdrawn here. There is enough stock, so we have to wait.



Pacific
The Japanese landed in Pearl Harbor and attacked three times in 14 days. They managed to reduce the fortifications from level 4 to 1, but in my opinion they suffered very heavy losses. The immediate vicinity of Hawaii is occupied by the enemy. I will only hold the Noumea - Suva - Pago Pago - Tahiti line so that I can send convoys with troops and supplies to Australia.

China
The front lines in China have stabilized and the only fighting is taking place around Sian. Unfortunately, the terrain here is not very good for defense, but so far the Japanese advance has been stopped. His troops bypass Sian and try to cut him off from the north. It seems to me that enough troops are tied to the front and there is a possibility to cut off the Japanese troops. We'll see how the situation develops, but other troops march on the front from Chunking.
I will definitely not attack yet. I don't think the Japanese have power in more than one direction in China. He buys a large number of units and sends them to the Pacific.


Quiet Southern China



Overall, I am very satisfied. In February, I inflicted heavy losses on the Japanese, at sea, in the air and on land, which is a great result in February 1942. I think he has forces fragmented in many places and nowhere is he able to gain a rapid advantage and conquer the area so that he can move on. I hope to be able to keep him in Palembang and Hawaii for as long as possible, and at the end of March these bases will still be allied.


The Japanese have 50 more aircraft losses than me

[BBfanboy]

Given how much strength he sent to conquer the Hawaiian Islands, it is not surprising he is making slow progress in the other usual areas. At some point the strategic importance of the DEI/Southern Resource Area will force him to pull back his strength to get it firmly under his control. Hawaii does not have so much importance for the Japanese.

[godefroycz]

He withdrew at least 4 divisions from the continent, which is a relatively large force and equal to what is in Hawaii. It surprises me that it does not conquer the territory gradually, but it is landed in many places. However, I don't mind