Hi and welcome to this AAR.
I have the pleasure to lead the Empire forces against the free world led by Jansako.
We are using the Bottlenecks Mod Scenario 61 “Simplified Production” https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/view ... 8&t=309505
“Simplified Production” means no more engine management for the Empire!
The Japanese player does no longer need to manage aircraft engines to match air-frame production - all Japanese plane models except those using jets, rockets and 'foreign engines' use a generic "engine" device, just like the Allied planes do.
However, to offset the efficiency gain due to this streamlined universal engine production, repair costs for engine factories have been doubled to 2000 supplies / repair point in order to apply a brake on factory expansions.
Furthermore, R&D has been severely curtailed for more realism: Only plane models actually under R&D in Dec 1941 and only the first version of a model line has a R&D factory assigned, e.g. there is a R&D factory for the Jill B6N1, but none for the Jill B6N2. This reduces the number of available R&D factories to just 17. In consequence Japanese players still can advance the availability dates of some models, but face far tougher choices.
Although simpler to manage, this variant thus places an additional heavy burden on the Japanese player - hence the proverbial "Albatross around my (bottle)neck".
In fact we are using the latest, at this moment yet unpublished update, which also contains a fix for a glitch discovered since the last update (issue with recombining the NZ 3rd Div) and a new feature to help with pilot management. This game will help to further playtest the mod for a "final" update.
Kudos to Jansako for his courage to confront the mod's author and his more intimate knowledge of the mod.
We have opted for the following house rules for "realism":
1. Scenario starts in the afternoon Dec 7th, with initial air attacks on PH, PI, Malaysia and Wake already done. Kido Butai only naval attack allowed, no offensive missions for all Japanese / Allied air groups outside China except IJN air groups in Saigon allowed to fly Naval Attack. No restrictions on Search/CAP/Recon.
2. No carrier hunting and no "deep penetrations" on turn 1 (for the form, I have removed the TF movement bonus for T1 anyway except for subs).
3. Full PP must be paid for restricted units to unrestricted and cross national borders, except Thai units and British / Indian units are allowed in Burma and Malaysia.
4. Sweeping is allowed at 2nd highest maneuver band at the highest.
5. Army aircraft low-level naval attacks under 2000ft only by designated "attack" bombers (no restriction for Navy planes).
6. Army 4Es not under 10k except designated "snooper" units.
7. Night attacks on airfields and ports restricted to one squadron in 1941/42, two in 1943, three in 1944, four in 1945. No restrictions on industry/manpower night bombing.
8. No industry bombing of Chinese-owned bases (manpower bombing ok).
9. Only one attack allowed using 'Doolitle Raiders' air group.
10. LBA Air group resizing via carriers limited to max 36 planes / air group.
11. No pilot training in the "Pilot Organization" air groups.
12. No use of strategic movement on dashed railroads / roads (using LST's map) until repairs/construction has been done (to max standard port level along the line).
13. Hospital ship and its LCU must be together at the same hex, same for 'water distilling ships' (AW)
14. No full speed off-map movement.
15. Oil/fuel shipments only in tankers, not AKs.
16. Allies: no infantry unit transportation in xAK/xAKL unless for emergency evacuations (no such restriction for the Japanese since they were a lot tougher with their own men)
17. "Tanks only" attacks limited to one attacking tank unit.
So much for the preliminaries, next post will be about the first turn.
"An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A) [closed]
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
December 7th, 1941
By mod design, the first day is assumed to start on the afternoon of Dec 7th, with the morning attacks against PH, Wake, Clark Field and the airfields in Northern Malaya as well as British strikes against the Malaya landings already done with historical results. This is to avoid the very variable results of the PH strikes which sometime frustrated one side or the other from the very beginning. Therefore some restrictions concerning offensive air missions apply.
Highlights: Off to a slow start
Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Laoag !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Aparri !!!
Allied ships sunk:
PG Peterel confirmed sunk at Shanghai
AV Wright is reported to have been sunk near Lihue on Dec 07, 1941
MTB-10 is reported to have been sunk near Canton on Dec 07, 1941
xAK Florence D is reported to have been sunk near Busuanga on Dec 07, 1941
PG Peterel is reported to have been sunk near Shanghai on Dec 07, 1941
xAK Basilan is reported to have been sunk near Busuanga on Dec 07, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
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Japanese Home Islands:
Construction programs have started to bring selected airbases - those with dedicated static base forces - to level 8 in order to double the AV support, which is always scarce in DBB-based scenarios.
Restricted IJA air units have been ordered to gather at Tokyo for training - almost all are equipped with obsolete air-frames and are good for nothing else anyway.
Most IJN air units are assigned to naval districts and cannot move without spending PPs, they will also serve as training units. The two groups flying Kates and Betties have been downgraded to Mabels and Nells to free-up some air-frames to augment the pools.
Ground units earmarked for deployment outside the Home Islands are ordered to rail to the designated central port of embarkation - Yokohama. In some cases - when appropriate shipping was locally available - units embarked directly at their starting location, but this concerns only a few base forces. Forces allocated to conduct opposed landings will await the arrival of xAK-t types.
The fleet units remaining in readiness in the Home Islands have received orders to move to the front immediately. The only IJN combatant not ready for action is DD Usugumo, under repairs at Maizuru after heavy damage suffered by a mine hit in Chinese waters in August 1940 (that's historic - stock and DBB have it assigned to a TF at sea).
Most merchant ships also have received orders to report to various collection ports for reassignment. In this mod, the scattered merchies are already assigned to convoys with orders to gather at Yokohama - saves a lot of clicks. However, since this is a match against a human opponent, I have done some optimizing in order to avoid the detour via Yokohama for ships intended for specific routes. As a rule (and reflecting my Teutonic sense of order), convoys composition will group ships belonging to the same class as much as possible in order to ease port capacity calculations and to achieve a uniform speed of advance. Slow xAKL types of the 1000tons range will be assigned to hauling ressources from the Northern Area, fast 1000tons xAKL types will help but eventually transit to the yet-to-be conquered territories for "feeder" duty, slow xAK types of the 2000tons range will haul resources from China, Formosa and Indochina, slow xAKs of the 3000tons range run the high-yield route from Port Arthur. Anything capable of 14 knots or more is being reserved for for trooping duty or conversion and will concentrate at Yokohama where the ground forces gather as well. After the initial conquests, the 14-knoters will be released for resource hauling from the newly-conquered territories. 15-knoters and above will continue to do the trooping, some will be converted to AVs. Most tankers will remain safely in port until escorts can be made available. AOs will be used to establish refueling points at front-line hubs without developed bases - means for the moment the Palaus and Truk.
Ship repair facilities started repairing and converting merchant hulls, scarce shipyard space being allocated to xAK-t conversions followed by the conversions of suitable merchant hulls into sub-chasers. All foreign shipping in Japanese ports - mainly German and Italian merchant-ships - have been relegated to low repair priority.
As soon as ready, mine-craft will be being re-positioned to keep choke-points and ports free of enemy mines, to maintain existing defensive minefields and to create new ones to protect the approaches to the Inland Sea, the Sea of Japan and important bases, augmented by net-layers installing anti-submarine nets.
Northern Area:
Hakodate is fielding Japan's northernmost repair shipyard and is designated the main base for the Northern area. 5th Fleet Command is being shipped over from Ominato to add C&C and naval support. All 10-knot xAKL types and a number of small TKs are ordered to proceed to Hakodate for repairs and to organize convoys to ship resources and oil from Sachalin and Hokkaido to Northern Honshu, the short trip matching the short range of those vessels. The shipyard will also be used to convert xAKL types into sub-chasers and mine warfare craft. This area will maintain a defensive posture with minimal forces assigned - gaining basically just one Mavis unit for long-range search and a few mine-craft and sub-chasers.
Central Pacific Area:
In this mod, the PH strikes are already done and the historic damage inflicted. KB is not allowed to do anything else than fly naval search, naval attack and CAP. I won't do a Day 2 strike on Pearl but escort the oilers back to Truk via Wake Island.
The subs around PH had some success, SS I-25^ torpedoed CA Minneapolis, I-173 and SS I-8^ each put one torp into AV Wright.
Wake Invasion force has been ordered to unload in order to change TF composition and await KB.
Southern Pacific Area:
Not yet, Kameraden, not yet. No IJN forces available and I refrain from providing easy victims to the RAN by sending out unsupported invasion forces.
PI:
Paras captured Laoag and Aparri and will move south. Laoag will be reinforced by elements of the 48th Div and construction and AV support in order to support air cover for future landings. I'll go big in the PI, with the 4th, 16th, 21st, 48th and 56th Divs to occupy Luzon and 2nd Div to clean-out Mindanao. Main landings scheduled at Lingayen, because the bad infrastructure in northern Luzon cannot support a multi-division drive from Aparri / Laoag (the mod adds supply caps almost everywhere)
SS I-124* lays minefield at San Jose (Mindoro) ( 78 , 80) and sets course for Takao
SS I-123* lays minefield at Busuanga ( 77 , 80) and sets course for Takao, sinking two AKs encountered near Busuanga on the way.
Malaya:
No Mersing gambit, 5th Div will advance down the west coast, reinforced by the Guards Div, and 18th Div will advance down the east coast. Early deployment of air assets on Malayan soil is planned to put Singers under air attack to limit fort construction. Once Hongkong and PI have been dealt with, several Divs will be added for the final assault on Singers.
DEI:
SS I-121* lays minefield at Toboali ( 50 , 93) and sets course for Takao. On the way out, TK Havfru is torpedoed and shelled and probably sunk.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
With PPs scarce, units in Manschukuo will stay put for the moment. Only the transport planes have been bought-out, the other restricted air units will be training units until further notice. Fighters and recon planes will gather at Harbin, bombers at Mukden. Local AV support and construction units will concentrate at these two bases to bring up the airbase levels to 8 in order to double the AV. The sub-units of the tank divisions will be bought-out first as PPs become available.
Troops will redeploy in China to optimize garrison requirements and to assemble forces to react to possible guerilla warfare in the rear areas and if possible to launch some limited offensives to improve LOCs. The only targets that will receive immediate attention are Hongkong and Wenchow. The air units in China and the old cruisers of the China Fleet have been tasked to prevent fort construction.
IJN light forces a clashed with RN MTBs at Honkong, sinking one. Fearing mines, the IJN force then retreated to Canton and will remain there until the mines no longer poses any threat.
At Shanghai, the USN gunboat Wake surrendered but the British gunboat Peterel bravely put up a fight and was sunk by the Armoured-cruiser-masquerading-as-CA Izumo.
Intel:
What intel?
Other remarks:
A massive reshuffling of pilots has taken place on Day 1. All pilots have been dumped into the pools and then reassigned to front-line or training units depending on their state of training. There are only enough trained pilots to fill-out 4 IJA and 2.5 IJN fighter groups. Filling-out the training groups has emptied the reserve and dipped heavily into flight school pupils graduated early to meet the emergency. Not a promising situation.
Full action report:
By mod design, the first day is assumed to start on the afternoon of Dec 7th, with the morning attacks against PH, Wake, Clark Field and the airfields in Northern Malaya as well as British strikes against the Malaya landings already done with historical results. This is to avoid the very variable results of the PH strikes which sometime frustrated one side or the other from the very beginning. Therefore some restrictions concerning offensive air missions apply.
Highlights: Off to a slow start
Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Laoag !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Aparri !!!
Allied ships sunk:
PG Peterel confirmed sunk at Shanghai
AV Wright is reported to have been sunk near Lihue on Dec 07, 1941
MTB-10 is reported to have been sunk near Canton on Dec 07, 1941
xAK Florence D is reported to have been sunk near Busuanga on Dec 07, 1941
PG Peterel is reported to have been sunk near Shanghai on Dec 07, 1941
xAK Basilan is reported to have been sunk near Busuanga on Dec 07, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
-
Japanese Home Islands:
Construction programs have started to bring selected airbases - those with dedicated static base forces - to level 8 in order to double the AV support, which is always scarce in DBB-based scenarios.
Restricted IJA air units have been ordered to gather at Tokyo for training - almost all are equipped with obsolete air-frames and are good for nothing else anyway.
Most IJN air units are assigned to naval districts and cannot move without spending PPs, they will also serve as training units. The two groups flying Kates and Betties have been downgraded to Mabels and Nells to free-up some air-frames to augment the pools.
Ground units earmarked for deployment outside the Home Islands are ordered to rail to the designated central port of embarkation - Yokohama. In some cases - when appropriate shipping was locally available - units embarked directly at their starting location, but this concerns only a few base forces. Forces allocated to conduct opposed landings will await the arrival of xAK-t types.
The fleet units remaining in readiness in the Home Islands have received orders to move to the front immediately. The only IJN combatant not ready for action is DD Usugumo, under repairs at Maizuru after heavy damage suffered by a mine hit in Chinese waters in August 1940 (that's historic - stock and DBB have it assigned to a TF at sea).
Most merchant ships also have received orders to report to various collection ports for reassignment. In this mod, the scattered merchies are already assigned to convoys with orders to gather at Yokohama - saves a lot of clicks. However, since this is a match against a human opponent, I have done some optimizing in order to avoid the detour via Yokohama for ships intended for specific routes. As a rule (and reflecting my Teutonic sense of order), convoys composition will group ships belonging to the same class as much as possible in order to ease port capacity calculations and to achieve a uniform speed of advance. Slow xAKL types of the 1000tons range will be assigned to hauling ressources from the Northern Area, fast 1000tons xAKL types will help but eventually transit to the yet-to-be conquered territories for "feeder" duty, slow xAK types of the 2000tons range will haul resources from China, Formosa and Indochina, slow xAKs of the 3000tons range run the high-yield route from Port Arthur. Anything capable of 14 knots or more is being reserved for for trooping duty or conversion and will concentrate at Yokohama where the ground forces gather as well. After the initial conquests, the 14-knoters will be released for resource hauling from the newly-conquered territories. 15-knoters and above will continue to do the trooping, some will be converted to AVs. Most tankers will remain safely in port until escorts can be made available. AOs will be used to establish refueling points at front-line hubs without developed bases - means for the moment the Palaus and Truk.
Ship repair facilities started repairing and converting merchant hulls, scarce shipyard space being allocated to xAK-t conversions followed by the conversions of suitable merchant hulls into sub-chasers. All foreign shipping in Japanese ports - mainly German and Italian merchant-ships - have been relegated to low repair priority.
As soon as ready, mine-craft will be being re-positioned to keep choke-points and ports free of enemy mines, to maintain existing defensive minefields and to create new ones to protect the approaches to the Inland Sea, the Sea of Japan and important bases, augmented by net-layers installing anti-submarine nets.
Northern Area:
Hakodate is fielding Japan's northernmost repair shipyard and is designated the main base for the Northern area. 5th Fleet Command is being shipped over from Ominato to add C&C and naval support. All 10-knot xAKL types and a number of small TKs are ordered to proceed to Hakodate for repairs and to organize convoys to ship resources and oil from Sachalin and Hokkaido to Northern Honshu, the short trip matching the short range of those vessels. The shipyard will also be used to convert xAKL types into sub-chasers and mine warfare craft. This area will maintain a defensive posture with minimal forces assigned - gaining basically just one Mavis unit for long-range search and a few mine-craft and sub-chasers.
Central Pacific Area:
In this mod, the PH strikes are already done and the historic damage inflicted. KB is not allowed to do anything else than fly naval search, naval attack and CAP. I won't do a Day 2 strike on Pearl but escort the oilers back to Truk via Wake Island.
The subs around PH had some success, SS I-25^ torpedoed CA Minneapolis, I-173 and SS I-8^ each put one torp into AV Wright.
Wake Invasion force has been ordered to unload in order to change TF composition and await KB.
Southern Pacific Area:
Not yet, Kameraden, not yet. No IJN forces available and I refrain from providing easy victims to the RAN by sending out unsupported invasion forces.
PI:
Paras captured Laoag and Aparri and will move south. Laoag will be reinforced by elements of the 48th Div and construction and AV support in order to support air cover for future landings. I'll go big in the PI, with the 4th, 16th, 21st, 48th and 56th Divs to occupy Luzon and 2nd Div to clean-out Mindanao. Main landings scheduled at Lingayen, because the bad infrastructure in northern Luzon cannot support a multi-division drive from Aparri / Laoag (the mod adds supply caps almost everywhere)
SS I-124* lays minefield at San Jose (Mindoro) ( 78 , 80) and sets course for Takao
SS I-123* lays minefield at Busuanga ( 77 , 80) and sets course for Takao, sinking two AKs encountered near Busuanga on the way.
Malaya:
No Mersing gambit, 5th Div will advance down the west coast, reinforced by the Guards Div, and 18th Div will advance down the east coast. Early deployment of air assets on Malayan soil is planned to put Singers under air attack to limit fort construction. Once Hongkong and PI have been dealt with, several Divs will be added for the final assault on Singers.
DEI:
SS I-121* lays minefield at Toboali ( 50 , 93) and sets course for Takao. On the way out, TK Havfru is torpedoed and shelled and probably sunk.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
With PPs scarce, units in Manschukuo will stay put for the moment. Only the transport planes have been bought-out, the other restricted air units will be training units until further notice. Fighters and recon planes will gather at Harbin, bombers at Mukden. Local AV support and construction units will concentrate at these two bases to bring up the airbase levels to 8 in order to double the AV. The sub-units of the tank divisions will be bought-out first as PPs become available.
Troops will redeploy in China to optimize garrison requirements and to assemble forces to react to possible guerilla warfare in the rear areas and if possible to launch some limited offensives to improve LOCs. The only targets that will receive immediate attention are Hongkong and Wenchow. The air units in China and the old cruisers of the China Fleet have been tasked to prevent fort construction.
IJN light forces a clashed with RN MTBs at Honkong, sinking one. Fearing mines, the IJN force then retreated to Canton and will remain there until the mines no longer poses any threat.
At Shanghai, the USN gunboat Wake surrendered but the British gunboat Peterel bravely put up a fight and was sunk by the Armoured-cruiser-masquerading-as-CA Izumo.
Intel:
What intel?
Other remarks:
A massive reshuffling of pilots has taken place on Day 1. All pilots have been dumped into the pools and then reassigned to front-line or training units depending on their state of training. There are only enough trained pilots to fill-out 4 IJA and 2.5 IJN fighter groups. Filling-out the training groups has emptied the reserve and dipped heavily into flight school pupils graduated early to meet the emergency. Not a promising situation.
Full action report:
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 07, 41
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 179,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-25^
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis, Torpedo hits 1
DMS Boggs
SS I-25^ launches 2 torpedoes at CA Minneapolis
I-25^ diving deep ....
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-168
Allied Ships
DD Litchfield
SS I-168 launches 4 torpedoes
I-168 diving deep ....
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-169
Allied Ships
DD Litchfield
SS I-169 launches 2 torpedoes
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 180,108
Japanese Ships
SS I-170
Allied Ships
DD Schley
SS I-170 is located by DD Schley
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley attacking submerged sub ....
DD Schley cannot reach attack position over SS I-170
SS I-170 eludes DD Schley by diving deep
SS I-170 eludes ASW attack from DD Schley
DD Schley cannot establish contact with SS I-170
DD Schley loses contact with SS I-170
Escort abandons search for sub
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Canton at 77,59, Range 19,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu
DD Ikazuchi
DD Inazuma
DD Tsuga
PG Saga
E Hashidate
TB Kasasagi
TB Hiyodori
TB Kari
TB Kiji
Allied Ships
MTB-11
MTB-12
MTB-26
MTB-27
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 21,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
DD Inazuma engages MTB-27 at 19,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages MTB-27 at 19,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages MTB-11 at 19,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages MTB-26 at 19,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages MTB-27 at 19,000 yards
Ludlow A. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 18,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages MTB-27 at 18,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages MTB-26 at 18,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Canton at 77,59, Range 14,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu
DD Ikazuchi
DD Inazuma
DD Tsuga
PG Saga
E Hashidate
TB Kasasagi
TB Hiyodori
TB Kari
TB Kiji
Allied Ships
MTB-7
MTB-8
MTB-9
MTB-10, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 14,000 yards
TB Kari fires at MTB-10 at 14,000 yards
DD Tsuga fires at MTB-9 at 14,000 yards
MTB-10 sunk by TB Kiji at 14,000 yards
TB Kari fires at MTB-8 at 14,000 yards
TB Kasasagi fires at MTB-8 at 14,000 yards
Ross T. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 9,000 yards
TB Kari engages MTB-9 at 9,000 yards
TB Kari engages MTB-8 at 9,000 yards
TB Kiji engages MTB-9 at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
MTB-9 engages TB Hiyodori at 8,000 yards
MTB-8 engages TB Kari at 8,000 yards
MTB-9 engages TB Kari at 8,000 yards
PG Saga engages MTB-8 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
TB Kiji engages MTB-9 at 7,000 yards
DD Tsuga engages MTB-8 at 7,000 yards
MTB-7 engages TB Kari at 7,000 yards
TB Kiji engages MTB-7 at 7,000 yards
MTB-9 engages TB Hiyodori at 7,000 yards
MTB-9 engages TB Kasasagi at 7,000 yards
E Hashidate engages MTB-9 at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
MTB-9 engages TB Kiji at 10,000 yards
TB Kari engages MTB-8 at 10,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages MTB-7 at 10,000 yards
MTB-9 engages TB Kasasagi at 10,000 yards
E Hashidate engages MTB-9 at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
PG Saga engages MTB-8 at 15,000 yards
TB Hiyodori engages MTB-7 at 15,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages MTB-7 at 15,000 yards
TB Kiji engages MTB-8 at 15,000 yards
TB Kasasagi engages MTB-9 at 15,000 yards
E Hashidate engages MTB-9 at 15,000 yards
MTB-9 engages PG Saga at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Molokai at 180,109
Japanese Ships
SS I-20_
Allied Ships
AM Rail
SS I-20_ is sighted by escort
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Niihau at 176,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-172
Allied Ships
AV Wright
AV Wright is sighted by SS I-172
SS I-172 launches 2 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Niihau at 176,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-173
Allied Ships
AV Wright, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
AV Wright is sighted by SS I-173
SS I-173 launches 2 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Lihue at 177,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-8^
Allied Ships
AV Wright, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS I-8^ launches 2 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Molokai at 180,110
Japanese Ships
SS I-18_
Allied Ships
AM Turkey
AM Rail
SS I-18_ is located by AM Turkey
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Toboali at 50,93
Japanese Ships
SS I-121*
Allied Ships
TK Havfru, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Havfru is sighted by SS I-121*
SS I-121* attacking on the surface
SS I-121* low on gun ammo, Endo, Shinobu breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Submarine attack near Busuanga at 77,80
Japanese Ships
SS I-123*
Allied Ships
xAK Basilan, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Basilan is sighted by SS I-123*
SS I-123* attacking xAK Basilan on the surface
Ueno, Toshitake decides to submerge SS I-123* due to damage
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Morning Air attack on Aparri , at 82,73
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 36
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-27b Nate-Setsu sweeping at 10000 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Shanghai at 92,55, Range 14,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Hasu
CA Izumo
Allied Ships
PG Peterel, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
CA Izumo engages PG Peterel at 14,000 yards
DD Hasu engages PG Peterel at 14,000 yards
Polkinghorn, S orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Izumo engages PG Peterel at 7,000 yards
DD Hasu engages PG Peterel at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CA Izumo engages PG Peterel at 9,000 yards
DD Hasu engages PG Peterel at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
PG Peterel sunk by CA Izumo at 11,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Submarine attack near Busuanga at 77,80
Japanese Ships
SS I-123*
Allied Ships
xAK Florence D , Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Florence D is sighted by SS I-123*
SS I-123* attacking on the surface
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ASW attack near Molokai at 180,110
Japanese Ships
SS I-20_
Allied Ships
AM Rail
SS I-20_ is sighted by escort
I-20_ diving deep ....
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Laoag (81,72)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 540 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 30
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 30 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Laoag !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
Walrus II: 6 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 1st SNLF
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Ground combat at Aparri (82,73)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 220 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 26
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 21
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 21 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Aparri !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF /1-
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
December 8th, 1941
Highlights: Allied dogs bomb Koror / Babeldaob and commit first war-crime
Bases lost or won:
-
Allied ships sunk:
xAKL Mauban is reported to have been sunk near Menado on Dec 08, 1941
xAKL Montanes is reported to have been sunk near Menado on Dec 08, 1941
ACM #Barlight is reported to have been sunk near Lufeng on Dec 08, 1941
xAKL Kim Chin Seng is reported to have been sunk near Hong Kong on Dec 08, 1941
YP _Margaret Moller is reported to have been sunk near Swatow on Dec 08, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
AMc Kyo Maru #1 bombed at Koror / Babeldaob
AO Hayamoto bombed at Koror / Babeldaob
Japanese Home Islands:
-
Northern Area:
-
Central Pacific Area:
-
Southern Pacific Area:
SS I-10^ used its float-plane for scouting and found and torpedoed xAK Salamaua south of Suva.
PI:
Two DDs intercepted a couple of ships fleeing from Hongkong towards Manila, sinking a tug and an xAKL and damaging others. Betties from Formosa added another xAKL sunk.
Other Betties torpedoed ARD YFD-1 Dewey near Bataan / Corregidor, escorting Zeros downed 2 Warhawks but lost one Zero.
Kates from Mini-KB sank two xAKL near Menado.
B-17s from Mindanao have bombed the port of Koror / Babeldaob - I should have expected this and put the Claudes on neighboring Peleliu / Angaur on CAP, but instead they have been put on a carrier last turn...
One AMc sunk outright and one AO burned-up and sank later. And - WAR-CRIME !!! - bombs also hit the hospital ship +Asahi Maru, which is probably beyond saving.
Malaya:
CM Tatsumiya Maru lays minefield near Djemadja ( 52 , 83) and sets course for Saigon
Enemy ground forces at Jitra / Alor Setar bombed by 1E-bombers based at Patani and 2E-bombers based at Kompong Trach. Several hundred casualties inflicted.
DEI:
SS I-122* lays minefield near Palembang ( 49 , 90) and sets course for Takao
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Hongkong airbase bombed by aircraft from Canton and Amoy.
Intel:
-
Other remarks:
Jansako seems to be a "fight-back" and not a "Sir Robin" type.
Full action report:
Highlights: Allied dogs bomb Koror / Babeldaob and commit first war-crime
Bases lost or won:
-
Allied ships sunk:
xAKL Mauban is reported to have been sunk near Menado on Dec 08, 1941
xAKL Montanes is reported to have been sunk near Menado on Dec 08, 1941
ACM #Barlight is reported to have been sunk near Lufeng on Dec 08, 1941
xAKL Kim Chin Seng is reported to have been sunk near Hong Kong on Dec 08, 1941
YP _Margaret Moller is reported to have been sunk near Swatow on Dec 08, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
AMc Kyo Maru #1 bombed at Koror / Babeldaob
AO Hayamoto bombed at Koror / Babeldaob
Japanese Home Islands:
-
Northern Area:
-
Central Pacific Area:
-
Southern Pacific Area:
SS I-10^ used its float-plane for scouting and found and torpedoed xAK Salamaua south of Suva.
PI:
Two DDs intercepted a couple of ships fleeing from Hongkong towards Manila, sinking a tug and an xAKL and damaging others. Betties from Formosa added another xAKL sunk.
Other Betties torpedoed ARD YFD-1 Dewey near Bataan / Corregidor, escorting Zeros downed 2 Warhawks but lost one Zero.
Kates from Mini-KB sank two xAKL near Menado.
B-17s from Mindanao have bombed the port of Koror / Babeldaob - I should have expected this and put the Claudes on neighboring Peleliu / Angaur on CAP, but instead they have been put on a carrier last turn...
One AMc sunk outright and one AO burned-up and sank later. And - WAR-CRIME !!! - bombs also hit the hospital ship +Asahi Maru, which is probably beyond saving.
Malaya:
CM Tatsumiya Maru lays minefield near Djemadja ( 52 , 83) and sets course for Saigon
Enemy ground forces at Jitra / Alor Setar bombed by 1E-bombers based at Patani and 2E-bombers based at Kompong Trach. Several hundred casualties inflicted.
DEI:
SS I-122* lays minefield near Palembang ( 49 , 90) and sets course for Takao
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Hongkong airbase bombed by aircraft from Canton and Amoy.
Intel:
-
Other remarks:
Jansako seems to be a "fight-back" and not a "Sir Robin" type.
Full action report:
Code: Select all
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 08, 41
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Submarine attack near Kabara at 135,163
Japanese Ships
SS I-10^
Allied Ships
xAK Salamaua, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Salamaua is sighted by SS I-10^
SS I-10^ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Salamaua
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Submarine attack near San Jose (Mindoro) at 77,79
Japanese Ships
SS I-124*
Allied Ships
xAKL Bisayas
xAKL Bisayas is sighted by SS I-124*
SS I-124* launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Bisayas
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TF 728 encounters mine field at Busuanga (77,80)
Allied Ships
xAK Ethel Edwards, Mine hits 1
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TF 787 encounters mine field at Toboali (50,93)
Allied Ships
TK Iris, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Submarine attack near Palembang at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-122*
Allied Ships
xAP Kinta
xAP Kinta is sighted by SS I-122*
SS I-122* launches 4 torpedoes at xAP Kinta
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Submarine attack near Palembang at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-122*
Allied Ships
CMc Pro Patria
CMc Pro Patria is sighted by SS I-122*
SS I-122* launches 2 torpedoes
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Djemadja at 52,83, Range 10,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CM Tatsumiya Maru
Allied Ships
xAKL Dai Tung
Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 85% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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ASW attack near Lihue at 177,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-8^
Allied Ships
DD Chew
DD Schley
SS I-8^ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Chew
I-8^ diving deep ....
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-8^ eludes DD Schley by diving deep
DD Schley loses contact with SS I-8^
DD Schley cannot reach attack position over SS I-8^
DD Schley cannot reach attack position over SS I-8^
SS I-8^ eludes ASW attack from DD Schley
DD Schley loses contact with SS I-8^
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Palembang at 49,90
Japanese Ships
SS I-122*
Allied Ships
CMc Pro Patria
CMc Pro Patria is sighted by SS I-122*
SS I-122* launches 2 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Lanai at 181,110
Japanese Ships
SS I-22_
Allied Ships
DD Dewey
SS I-22_ is located by DD Dewey
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Swatow at 78,67, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Akikaze
DD Tachikaze
Allied Ships
YP _Margaret Moller, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 67% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 8,000 yards
DD Akikaze fires at YP _Margaret Moller at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages YP _Margaret Moller at 5,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to disengage
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages YP _Margaret Moller at 2,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages YP _Margaret Moller at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on YP _Margaret Moller
DD Tachikaze engages YP _Margaret Moller at 2,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages YP _Margaret Moller at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Sub attack near Singora at 51,72
Japanese Ships
xAK Kinugawa Maru
LSD Shinshu Maru
xAK Aobasan Maru
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri
Allied Ships
SS KXI
SS KXI launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kinugawa Maru
KXI bottoming out ....
DD Amagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Lufeng at 78,66, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Akikaze
DD Tachikaze
Allied Ships
ACM #Barlight, Shell hits 25, heavy fires, heavy damage
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 15,000 yards
DD Tachikaze fires at ACM #Barlight at 15,000 yards
DD Akikaze fires at ACM #Barlight at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 14,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 12,000 yards
Massive explosion on ACM #Barlight
DD Akikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 11,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 8,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 9,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 9,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 9,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 8,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 9,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 13,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages ACM #Barlight at 17,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Lufeng at 78,66, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Akikaze
DD Tachikaze
Allied Ships
ACM #Barlight, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 15,000 yards
DD Tachikaze fires at ACM #Barlight at 15,000 yards
ACM #Barlight sunk by DD Akikaze at 15,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Hong Kong at 77,65, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Akikaze
DD Tachikaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Kim Chin Seng, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Ming Sang, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 15,000 yards
DD Tachikaze fires at xAK Ming Sang at 15,000 yards
DD Tachikaze fires at xAKL Kim Chin Seng at 15,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages xAK Ming Sang at 15,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages xAKL Kim Chin Seng at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages xAK Ming Sang at 14,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages xAKL Kim Chin Seng at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages xAK Ming Sang at 12,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages xAKL Kim Chin Seng at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages xAK Ming Sang at 9,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages xAK Ming Sang at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages xAK Ming Sang at 10,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages xAKL Kim Chin Seng at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages xAK Ming Sang at 8,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages xAKL Kim Chin Seng at 8,000 yards
Tosada, T orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages xAK Ming Sang at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages xAK Ming Sang at 15,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Hong Kong at 77,64, Range 25,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Akikaze
DD Tachikaze
Allied Ships
PG Cicala
PG Robin
PG Tern
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 21,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Japanese Surface Combat TF evades combat
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Sub attack near Niihau at 176,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-173
Allied Ships
DD Schley
DD Chew
SS I-173 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Schley
I-173 diving deep ....
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 847 encounters mine field at Toboali (50,93)
Allied Ships
AM Maryborough~
AM Burnie
4 mines cleared
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ASW attack near Tandjoengpinang at 51,86
Japanese Ships
SS I-153
SS I-153 is sighted by escort
I-153 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Sub attack near Singora at 51,72
Japanese Ships
PB Chosa Maru
Allied Ships
SS KXI, hits 4
SS KXI launches 2 torpedoes at PB Chosa Maru
KXI bottoming out ....
PB Chosa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chosa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chosa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chosa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chosa Maru attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hong Kong at 77,66
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 16
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAK Ming Sang, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Kim Chin Seng, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Ming Sang
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Kim Chin Seng
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
Ki-30 Ann x 3
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 2 damaged
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
3 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
3 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 14
No Japanese losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on 11ID 15th Indian Brigade, at 49,73 (Jitra / Alor Setar)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 95
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
276 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
5 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
26 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
26 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
Also attacking 11ID 137/155th Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 11ID 6th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 6th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 6th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 137/155th Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 6th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 137/155th Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 6th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 137/155th Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 11ID 6th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 6th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 137/155th Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 6th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 137/155th Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 6th Indian Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 21
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 6
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on 11ID 6th Indian Brigade, at 49,73 (Jitra / Alor Setar)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 3
Ki-32 Mary x 6
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 24
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 6th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 6th Indian Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 11ID 6th Indian Brigade, at 49,73 (Jitra / Alor Setar)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 16
Ki-32 Mary x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 6th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 15th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 11ID 6th Indian Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 11ID 6th Indian Brigade, at 49,73 (Jitra / Alor Setar)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on Koror / Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 8
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AMc Kyo Maru #1, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
AO Hayamoto, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
AV +Asahi Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 3 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 3 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on Koror / Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 3 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Menado at 75,96
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Mauban, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Montanes, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bataan / Corregidor at 78,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 24
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 12
Allied aircraft
P-40B Warhawk x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
DD Thanet
ARD YFD-1 Dewey, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Scout
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
6 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS'~ with P-40E Warhawk (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 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/17th PS'~ with P-40E Warhawk (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/20th PS'~ with P-40B Warhawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
35th PG/21st PS' with P-40E Warhawk (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/HqS'~ with P-40B Warhawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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ASW attack near Kota Bharu at 51,75
Japanese Ships
xAK Tatutaki Maru
xAK Sasako Maru
DMS W-4
Allied Ships
SS KXII
SS KXII is sighted by escort
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Suva at 132,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-10^
Allied Ships
xAK Donerail
xAK Donerail is sighted by SS I-10^
SS I-10^ launches 2 torpedoesRe: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
I’ve wanted to give Bottlenecks a try for a while. How hard does it make it to “keep the lights on” for Japan early on?
Best of luck in the campaign!
Best of luck in the campaign!
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
@scondon87: In stock and DBB so many resources are being generated in the HI that Japan is almost self-sufficient and much of the merchant fleet can idle in port. I guess this has been necessary in order to keep the AI going despite her tendency to squander shipping assets. In my mod which is for human vs human I have moved a lot of resource generation from the HI to Manschukuo, China and the SRA, so it is much harder to "keep the lights on" of the industries in the HI. The merchant fleet needs to be busy shipping stuff home!
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
LST - Interesting I will be reading
How can this be achieved and can LI repair requirement be lowered?? I can see no screen to change repair cost??
"However, to offset the efficiency gain due to this streamlined universal engine production, repair costs for engine factories have been doubled to 2000 supplies / repair point in order to apply a break on factory expansions."
Cav
How can this be achieved and can LI repair requirement be lowered?? I can see no screen to change repair cost??
"However, to offset the efficiency gain due to this streamlined universal engine production, repair costs for engine factories have been doubled to 2000 supplies / repair point in order to apply a break on factory expansions."
Cav
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
@Cavalry Corp
The secret is the device "load costs".
For industry and engine devices the default load cost is "0" which translates into 1000 supplies per point repaired.
But you can assign other values - I have assigned 500 to LI, 2000 to HI, oil, refineries vehicle factories and engines, 5000 to shipyards.
Can be easily tested - I have made Iwo Jima a size 9 port / size 9 airbase, dumped 500.000 supplies and 10 damaged devices of each industry and engine type, but no troops, aircraft or other supply consumers.
Then I stopped all industry repairs except some device types on Iwo - ran a turn and yup, one device point per type got repaired and the supply stock diminished by the assigned value.
For example, one engine factory point and one naval shipyard repaired left 493.000 supplies on Iwo - 7000 supplies got consumed, which corresponds to 2000 for the engine point and 5000 for the shipyard.
The secret is the device "load costs".
For industry and engine devices the default load cost is "0" which translates into 1000 supplies per point repaired.
But you can assign other values - I have assigned 500 to LI, 2000 to HI, oil, refineries vehicle factories and engines, 5000 to shipyards.
Can be easily tested - I have made Iwo Jima a size 9 port / size 9 airbase, dumped 500.000 supplies and 10 damaged devices of each industry and engine type, but no troops, aircraft or other supply consumers.
Then I stopped all industry repairs except some device types on Iwo - ran a turn and yup, one device point per type got repaired and the supply stock diminished by the assigned value.
For example, one engine factory point and one naval shipyard repaired left 493.000 supplies on Iwo - 7000 supplies got consumed, which corresponds to 2000 for the engine point and 5000 for the shipyard.
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
December 10th, 1941
Highlights: Kurita on a killstreak
Bases invaded:
Legaspi
Sidate
Manado
Sandakan
Ocean Island
Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Ocean Island !!!
Guam is occupied by the Japanese
Allied ships sunk:
CMc Pro Patria by SS I-164 near Billiton
DD Pope~ sunk by DD Asagumo near Laoag
TK Hai Kwang sunk by CA Mikuma near Tawi Tawi
TK La Estrella Caltex sunk by CA Mogami near Tawi Tawi
xAKL Bisayas sunk by CA Kumano near Tawi Tawi
xAKL Anakan sunk by CA Mikuma near Tawi Tawi
xAKL Corregidor sunk by CA Kumano near Tawi Tawi
xAP Elcano sunk by CA Kumano near Tawau
xAK Ravnaas sunk by CA Kumano near Tawau
xAK Governor Wright sunk by CA Kumano near Tawau
xAK Ethel Edwards sunk by DD Fubuki near Tawau
xAK Capillo sunk by CA Kumano near Tawau
xAPc Princess of Cebu sunk by CA Kumano near Tandjoengselor
xAPc Princessa sunk by CA Kumano near Tandjoengselor
xAPc Dos Hermanos sunk by CA Kumano near Donggala
xAPc Compagnia Filipinas sunk by CA Kumano near Donggala
TK Gertrude Kellogg sunk by DD Hatsuyuki near Donggala
TK Mindanao sunk by DD Fubuki near Donggala
xAKL Luzon sunk by CA Suzuya near Donggala
xAKL Magallanes sunk by CA Kumano near Donggala
xAP Anhui sunk by DD Arashi near Donggala
xAK Tantalus sunk by CA Mikuma near Donggala
xAK Yu Sang sunk by DD Hagikaze near Donggala
xAK Si Kiang sunk by CA Suzuya near Donggala
xAK Dona Nati sunk by CA Mikuma near Donggala
xAKL Tinimbo, xAKL Marudu, xAKL Lyemun, xAP Hong Peng, xAKL Palawan reported damaged by subs or float planes on naval attack and presumed sunk.
Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Akiura Maru sunk by SS S-37~ near Laoag
Japanese Home Islands:
More and more convoys arriving at the collection points, some ships entering the yards for repairs or conversions and others waiting for escorts to start the convoy system to fetch resources.
Available xAP and xAK-t concentrate at Shanghai and Port Arthur to fetch the 4th, 21st and 33rd Divisions for the second-wave landings on Luzon.
Minecraft start deploying to lay or maintain defe"nsive minefields in the approaches to the Inland Sea and the Sea og Japan.
Northern Area:
Mavis flying boats moved to Bihoro to start patrolling the Northern approaches.
Central Pacific Area:
Guam falls without a fight, the enemy garrison must be hiding in the caves.
Wake Is. bombarded by 4th Fleet elderly cruisers and DDs.
Ocean Island invaded by the 53rd Naval Guard unit.
Southern Pacific Area:
I-10^ sighted and attacked CL Leander near Suva without success. Apparently the Allies are regrouping their naval assets to defend key points.
PI:
Enemy DDs tried to sneak into the Laoag beachhead but have been intercepted before doing any damage.
TF11 comprising the four Mogami class cruisers under RADM Kurita had an eventful trip from the South China Sea through the Sulu Sea and the Celebes Sea, sinking numerous merchantmen and ending up out of ammo at the northern entrance of Makassar Straight. They will turn about and head for the Palaus on the double because Ryujo's planes have discovered and bombed enemy heavy units at nearby Balikpapan - Prince of Wales and Repulse!
In face of this threat, the plan to fast-transport a base force to capture Donggala as a forward base for floatplanes has been abandoned, the unit will debark on Mindanao. The light carrier will also withdraw to a position off Mindanao, hoping to stay out of trouble. Reinforcements from Japan including Zuiho, Hoso, Mutsu and Nagato are two days steaming away from the danger zone.
Invasion forces land at Legaspi, the 16th and 56th Division will form the southern pincer.
Malaya:
The recon regiment of the 5th Division has reached Jitra and Alor Star to find the enemy prepared positions abandoned. Our bombers attacked enemy ground forces at Butterworth/Sungei and Kuala Kubu. It looks like all enemy forces are heading south as fast as possible in order to hide in Singapore.
Elements of the 18th Division are advancing down the east coast.
DEI:
Troops are ashore on northern Celebes at Sidate and Mindano, the shipping will withdraw immediately from the threat posed by PoW and Repulse at Balikpapan.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Hongkong and Wenchow bombed to prevent fort construction.
Chinese bombers attacked the airfield at Canton without effect.
Intel:
E13A1 Jake-Suitei sighting report: Allied CL at 64,97 near Balikpapan , Speed unknown
E13A1 Jake-Suitei sighting report: Allied BB at 64,97 near Balikpapan , Speed 14 , Moving Northeast
Full action report:
Highlights: Kurita on a killstreak
Bases invaded:
Legaspi
Sidate
Manado
Sandakan
Ocean Island
Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Ocean Island !!!
Guam is occupied by the Japanese
Allied ships sunk:
CMc Pro Patria by SS I-164 near Billiton
DD Pope~ sunk by DD Asagumo near Laoag
TK Hai Kwang sunk by CA Mikuma near Tawi Tawi
TK La Estrella Caltex sunk by CA Mogami near Tawi Tawi
xAKL Bisayas sunk by CA Kumano near Tawi Tawi
xAKL Anakan sunk by CA Mikuma near Tawi Tawi
xAKL Corregidor sunk by CA Kumano near Tawi Tawi
xAP Elcano sunk by CA Kumano near Tawau
xAK Ravnaas sunk by CA Kumano near Tawau
xAK Governor Wright sunk by CA Kumano near Tawau
xAK Ethel Edwards sunk by DD Fubuki near Tawau
xAK Capillo sunk by CA Kumano near Tawau
xAPc Princess of Cebu sunk by CA Kumano near Tandjoengselor
xAPc Princessa sunk by CA Kumano near Tandjoengselor
xAPc Dos Hermanos sunk by CA Kumano near Donggala
xAPc Compagnia Filipinas sunk by CA Kumano near Donggala
TK Gertrude Kellogg sunk by DD Hatsuyuki near Donggala
TK Mindanao sunk by DD Fubuki near Donggala
xAKL Luzon sunk by CA Suzuya near Donggala
xAKL Magallanes sunk by CA Kumano near Donggala
xAP Anhui sunk by DD Arashi near Donggala
xAK Tantalus sunk by CA Mikuma near Donggala
xAK Yu Sang sunk by DD Hagikaze near Donggala
xAK Si Kiang sunk by CA Suzuya near Donggala
xAK Dona Nati sunk by CA Mikuma near Donggala
xAKL Tinimbo, xAKL Marudu, xAKL Lyemun, xAP Hong Peng, xAKL Palawan reported damaged by subs or float planes on naval attack and presumed sunk.
Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Akiura Maru sunk by SS S-37~ near Laoag
Japanese Home Islands:
More and more convoys arriving at the collection points, some ships entering the yards for repairs or conversions and others waiting for escorts to start the convoy system to fetch resources.
Available xAP and xAK-t concentrate at Shanghai and Port Arthur to fetch the 4th, 21st and 33rd Divisions for the second-wave landings on Luzon.
Minecraft start deploying to lay or maintain defe"nsive minefields in the approaches to the Inland Sea and the Sea og Japan.
Northern Area:
Mavis flying boats moved to Bihoro to start patrolling the Northern approaches.
Central Pacific Area:
Guam falls without a fight, the enemy garrison must be hiding in the caves.
Wake Is. bombarded by 4th Fleet elderly cruisers and DDs.
Ocean Island invaded by the 53rd Naval Guard unit.
Southern Pacific Area:
I-10^ sighted and attacked CL Leander near Suva without success. Apparently the Allies are regrouping their naval assets to defend key points.
PI:
Enemy DDs tried to sneak into the Laoag beachhead but have been intercepted before doing any damage.
TF11 comprising the four Mogami class cruisers under RADM Kurita had an eventful trip from the South China Sea through the Sulu Sea and the Celebes Sea, sinking numerous merchantmen and ending up out of ammo at the northern entrance of Makassar Straight. They will turn about and head for the Palaus on the double because Ryujo's planes have discovered and bombed enemy heavy units at nearby Balikpapan - Prince of Wales and Repulse!
In face of this threat, the plan to fast-transport a base force to capture Donggala as a forward base for floatplanes has been abandoned, the unit will debark on Mindanao. The light carrier will also withdraw to a position off Mindanao, hoping to stay out of trouble. Reinforcements from Japan including Zuiho, Hoso, Mutsu and Nagato are two days steaming away from the danger zone.
Invasion forces land at Legaspi, the 16th and 56th Division will form the southern pincer.
Malaya:
The recon regiment of the 5th Division has reached Jitra and Alor Star to find the enemy prepared positions abandoned. Our bombers attacked enemy ground forces at Butterworth/Sungei and Kuala Kubu. It looks like all enemy forces are heading south as fast as possible in order to hide in Singapore.
Elements of the 18th Division are advancing down the east coast.
DEI:
Troops are ashore on northern Celebes at Sidate and Mindano, the shipping will withdraw immediately from the threat posed by PoW and Repulse at Balikpapan.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Hongkong and Wenchow bombed to prevent fort construction.
Chinese bombers attacked the airfield at Canton without effect.
Intel:
E13A1 Jake-Suitei sighting report: Allied CL at 64,97 near Balikpapan , Speed unknown
E13A1 Jake-Suitei sighting report: Allied BB at 64,97 near Balikpapan , Speed 14 , Moving Northeast
Full action report:
Code: Select all
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 10, 41
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TF 349 encounters mine field at Toboali (50,93)
Allied Ships
AMc Ciska
AMc Salak
AMc Lawoe
15 mines cleared
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ASW attack near Niihau at 176,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-172
Allied Ships
DMS Zane
DMS Wasmuth
SS I-172 is sighted by escort
I-172 diving deep ....
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Lihue at 177,110
Japanese Ships
SS I-16_
Allied Ships
DD Farragut
DD Aylwin
SS I-16_ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Farragut
I-16_ diving deep ....
DD Aylwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Aylwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Aylwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Aylwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Aylwin attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-16_ eludes ASW attack from DD Aylwin
DD Aylwin cannot reach attack position over SS I-16_
SS I-16_ eludes ASW attack from DD Aylwin
DD Aylwin cannot reach attack position over SS I-16_
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Billiton at 53,92
Japanese Ships
SS I-164
Allied Ships
CMc Pro Patria, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CMc Pro Patria is sighted by SS I-164
SS I-164 launches 4 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Tandjoengpinang at 51,86
Japanese Ships
SS I-153
Allied Ships
xAKL Bust
xAKL Bust is sighted by SS I-153
SS I-153 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Bust
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Submarine attack near Toboali at 50,95
Japanese Ships
SS I-166
Allied Ships
xAP Hong Peng, heavy damage
xAP Hong Peng is sighted by SS I-166
SS I-166 launches 2 torpedoes
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tawi Tawi at 71,89, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Fubuki
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
TK La Estrella Caltex, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
TK Hai Kwang, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 8,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
TK Hai Kwang sunk by CA Mikuma at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
Massive explosion on TK La Estrella Caltex
TK La Estrella Caltex sunk by CA Mogami at 6,000 yards
TK La Estrella Caltex sunk by CA Mogami at 6,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iba at 78,74, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Naka
DD Murasame
DD Harusame
DD Yudachi
DD Samidare, Shell hits 3, on fire
Allied Ships
DD Scout, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
DD Thanet, Shell hits 2, on fire
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 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
DD Samidare engages DD Thanet at 8,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Thanet at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Thanet at 7,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Scout at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Samidare at 9,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Scout at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Thanet at 11,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Scout at 11,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Harusame at 11,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Scout at 11,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Scout at 11,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Scout at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Thanet engages CL Naka at 10,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Scout at 10,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Harusame at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Thanet at 10,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Samidare at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Thanet at 11,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Scout at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Thanet at 10,000 yards
DD Scout engages DD Samidare at 10,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Thanet at 10,000 yards
DD Scout engages DD Samidare at 10,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Yudachi at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Thanet at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Scout at 10,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Scout at 10,000 yards
DD Scout engages DD Murasame at 10,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Murasame at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Scout at 10,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Scout at 10,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Thanet at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Scout at 9,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Scout at 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iba at 77,75, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Naka
DD Murasame
DD Harusame
DD Yudachi
DD Samidare, on fire
Allied Ships
DD Peary~, Shell hits 2
DD Pillsbury~, Shell hits 1
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 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
Enderson, W J crosses the 'T'
CL Naka engages DD Peary~ at 8,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Peary~ at 8,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Peary~ at 8,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages DD Murasame at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Peary~ at 6,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Peary~ at 6,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages DD Yudachi at 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Peary~ at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Pillsbury~ at 4,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages DD Samidare at 4,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Peary~ at 4,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Peary~ at 4,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Pillsbury~ at 4,000 yards
DD Pillsbury~ engages DD Murasame at 4,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Pillsbury~ at 4,000 yards
DD Pillsbury~ engages DD Murasame at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Pillsbury~ at 7,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Peary~ at 7,000 yards
DD Pillsbury~ engages DD Harusame at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Pillsbury~ at 9,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Peary~ at 9,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Pillsbury~ at 9,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Pillsbury~ at 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tawi Tawi at 71,92, Range 7,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Fubuki
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
xAKL Anakan, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Bisayas, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL Corregidor, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 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
xAKL Bisayas sunk by CA Kumano at 7,000 yards
xAKL Anakan sunk by CA Mikuma at 7,000 yards
CA Kumano engages xAKL Corregidor at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
xAKL Corregidor sunk by CA Kumano at 4,000 yards
xAKL Corregidor sunk by CA Kumano at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tawau at 70,93, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Fubuki
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
xAP Elcano, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Ravnaas, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Governor Wright, Shell hits 30, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 8,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
CA Kumano launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAP Elcano at 8,000 yards
CA Kumano launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Governor Wright at 8,000 yards
xAK Ravnaas sunk by CA Kumano at 8,000 yards
DD Shirayuki launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Governor Wright at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
xAP Elcano sunk by CA Kumano at 5,000 yards
CA Kumano engages xAK Governor Wright at 5,000 yards
CA Mogami engages xAK Governor Wright at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA Kumano engages xAK Governor Wright at 2,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages xAK Governor Wright at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages xAK Governor Wright at 3,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages xAK Governor Wright at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
xAK Governor Wright sunk by CA Kumano at 4,000 yards
xAK Governor Wright sunk by CA Kumano at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tawau at 70,93, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Fubuki
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
xAK Capillo, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Ethel Edwards, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 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: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 8,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
CA Kumano fires at xAK Ethel Edwards at 8,000 yards
CA Mikuma launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Ethel Edwards at 8,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Ethel Edwards at 8,000 yards
xAK Ethel Edwards sunk by DD Fubuki at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CA Mogami engages xAK Capillo at 6,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAK Capillo at 6,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages xAK Capillo at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
xAK Capillo sunk by CA Kumano at 2,000 yards
xAK Capillo sunk by CA Kumano at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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ASW attack near Wake Island at 135,99
Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki
DD Kisaragi
DD Hayate
Allied Ships
SS Triton~
SS Triton~ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Mutsuki
Triton~ diving deep ....
DD Hayate fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayate fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayate fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayate fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayate fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tandjoengselor at 70,94, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Fubuki
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
xAPc Princessa, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
xAPc Princess of Cebu, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
307 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 21 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 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: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Kurita, Takao crosses the 'T'
xAPc Princess of Cebu sunk by CA Kumano at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc Princessa
DD Arashi engages xAPc Princessa at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
xAPc Princessa sunk by CA Kumano at 3,000 yards
xAPc Princessa sunk by CA Kumano at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Submarine attack near Laoag at 81,72
Japanese Ships
xAK Akiura Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-37~
xAK Akiura Maru is sighted by SS S-37~
SS S-37~ launches 2 torpedoes
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Laoag at 81,72, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo
DD Asagumo
DMS W-15
DMS W-16
DMS W-18
xAK Brisbane Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
xAK Hawaii Maru
xAK Arizona Maru
xAK Keiyo Maru
xAK Sanko Maru #1
xAK Matsukawa Maru
xAK Takao Maru
xAK Bunzan Maru #1
xAK Shinko Maru
xAK Ohio Maru
xAK Yuzan Maru #1
xAK Anzan Maru #2
xAKL Kurama Maru #1
xAKL Oigawa Maru
Allied Ships
DD John D Ford~, Shell hits 2
DD Pope~, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese ships attempt to get underway
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
DD Minegumo engages DD Pope~ at 8,000 yards
xAK Shinko Maru collides with xAK Bunzan Maru #1 at 81 , 72
DD Pope~ engages DD Minegumo at 8,000 yards
DD Minegumo engages DD Pope~ at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD Pope~ at 7,000 yards
DD Pope~ engages DD Minegumo at 7,000 yards
DD Pope~ engages xAK Brisbane Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD Pope~ at 4,000 yards
DD John D Ford~ engages DD Minegumo at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Pope~ sunk by DD Asagumo at 2,000 yards
DD John D Ford~ engages DD Minegumo at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD John D Ford~ at 3,000 yards
DD John D Ford~ engages DD Asagumo at 3,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Hengchun at 83,67
Japanese Ships
xAKL Zenoa Maru
xAKL Heiku Maru
PB Shonan Maru #1
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon~
Captain of SS Sturgeon~ elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
Sturgeon~ diving deep ....
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Wake Island at 136,98 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
30 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Yubari
CL Tatsuta
CL Tenryu
DD Hayate
DD Oite
DD Mochizuki
DD Yayoi
DD Kisaragi
DD Mutsuki
Allied ground losses:
101 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Runway hits 2
Port supply hits 2
W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion firing at CL Yubari
CL Yubari firing at W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion
CL Tatsuta firing at W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion
W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion firing at CL Tatsuta
CL Tenryu firing at W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion
W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion firing at CL Tenryu
DD Hayate firing at W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion
W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion firing at DD Hayate
DD Oite firing at Wake Island
DD Mochizuki firing at Wake Island
DD Yayoi firing at W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion
DD Kisaragi firing at W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion
DD Mutsuki firing at W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion
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Sub attack near Suva at 131,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-10^
Allied Ships
CL Leander
SS I-10^ launches 2 torpedoes at CL Leander
Sub escapes detection
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ASW attack near Cape St. Jaques at 62,74
Japanese Ships
xAK Yuzan Maru #2
xAK Taibun Maru #2
xAK Nansin Maru #2
xAK Kyokusei Maru #1
xAKL Hachirogata Maru
xAKL Heiyo Maru
xAKL Saiko Maru #2
PB Heiei Maru #7
Allied Ships
SS Stingray~
SS Stingray~ is sighted by escort
PB Heiei Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Heiei Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Heiei Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Heiei Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Heiei Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Ocean Island (130,130)
3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Santos Maru #1
xAKL Tenposan Maru
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
PB Santos Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Ocean Island (130,130)
TF 116 troops unloading over beach at Ocean Island, 130,130
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Amphibious Assault at Legaspi (82,82)
TF 626 troops unloading over beach at Legaspi, 82,82
Japanese ground losses:
164 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
9 troops of a IJA HMG Section lost overboard during unload of 16ID Kimura Det.
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost overboard during unload of 56ID 146th Infantry Rgt
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost overboard during unload of 56ID 146th Infantry Rgt
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 accidentally lost during unload of 56ID 146th Infantry Rgt
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost overboard during unload of 56ID 146th Infantry Rgt
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost in surf during unload of 56ID 146th Infantry Rgt
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost overboard during unload of 56ID 146th Infantry Rgt
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost in surf during unload of 16ID Kimura Det. /3
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 16ID Kimura Det. /3
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost from landing craft during unload of 16ID Miura Det.
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 16ID Miura Det.
Motorized Support lost overboard during unload of 8th Tank Rgt /2
17 troops of a IJA Engineer Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 56ID 146th Infantry Rgt /2
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 16ID Kimura Det. /4
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Amphibious Assault at Sidate (75,100)
TF 627 troops unloading over beach at Sidate, 75,100
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Donggala at 69,96, Range 19,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Fubuki
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
xAPc Compagnia Filipinas, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
xAPc Dos Hermanos, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 19,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 19,000 yards
CA Kumano fires at xAPc Dos Hermanos at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages xAPc Dos Hermanos at 18,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages xAPc Dos Hermanos at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAPc Dos Hermanos at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
xAPc Dos Hermanos sunk by CA Kumano at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CA Mogami engages xAPc Compagnia Filipinas at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
xAPc Compagnia Filipinas sunk by CA Kumano at 11,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Donggala at 68,97, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Fubuki
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
TK Gertrude Kellogg, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
TK Mindanao, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 20,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
CA Mikuma launches Long Lance Torpedoes at TK Mindanao at 20,000 yards
CA Mogami launches Long Lance Torpedoes at TK Mindanao at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages TK Gertrude Kellogg at 18,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages TK Gertrude Kellogg at 18,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages TK Gertrude Kellogg at 18,000 yards
DD Arashi engages TK Gertrude Kellogg at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CA Kumano engages TK Mindanao at 14,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages TK Gertrude Kellogg at 14,000 yards
CA Mogami engages TK Mindanao at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CA Kumano engages TK Mindanao at 11,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages TK Mindanao at 11,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages TK Mindanao at 11,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages TK Mindanao at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages TK Mindanao at 8,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages TK Mindanao at 8,000 yards
CA Mogami engages TK Mindanao at 8,000 yards
TK Gertrude Kellogg sunk by DD Hatsuyuki at 8,000 yards
TK Mindanao sunk by DD Fubuki at 8,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Invasion Support action off Ocean Island (130,130)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Santos Maru #1
xAKL Tenposan Maru
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
PB Santos Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
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Submarine attack near Batavia at 49,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-166
Allied Ships
xAP Van Cloon
xAP Van Cloon is sighted by SS I-166
SS I-166 launches 2 torpedoes at xAP Van Cloon
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Donggala at 68,97, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Fubuki
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
xAKL Luzon, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
xAKL Magallanes, Shell hits 18, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
251 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 22 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 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
CA Mikuma engages xAKL Luzon at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages xAKL Luzon at 17,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages xAKL Luzon at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CA Kumano engages xAKL Luzon at 14,000 yards
xAKL Luzon sunk by CA Suzuya at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CA Kumano engages xAKL Magallanes at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages xAKL Magallanes at 9,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages xAKL Magallanes at 9,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages xAKL Magallanes at 9,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages xAKL Magallanes at 9,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAKL Magallanes at 9,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages xAKL Magallanes at 9,000 yards
DD Arashi engages xAKL Magallanes at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Arashi engages xAKL Magallanes at 10,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages xAKL Magallanes at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages xAKL Magallanes at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Arashi engages xAKL Magallanes at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
xAKL Magallanes sunk by CA Kumano at 7,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Donggala at 68,97, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Fubuki
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
xAP Anhui, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
334 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 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
Range closes to 19,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages xAP Anhui at 17,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages xAP Anhui at 17,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages xAP Anhui at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages xAP Anhui at 15,000 yards
DD Arashi engages xAP Anhui at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages xAP Anhui at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CA Mogami engages xAP Anhui at 9,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages xAP Anhui at 9,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAP Anhui at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages xAP Anhui at 7,000 yards
xAP Anhui sunk by DD Arashi at 7,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Donggala at 68,97, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Fubuki
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
xAK Tantalus, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
xAK Yu Sang, Shell hits 24, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 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
CA Suzuya engages xAK Tantalus at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages xAK Tantalus at 19,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAK Tantalus at 19,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages xAK Tantalus at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages xAK Tantalus at 17,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages xAK Tantalus at 17,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages xAK Tantalus at 17,000 yards
DD Arashi engages xAK Tantalus at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAK Tantalus at 15,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages xAK Tantalus at 15,000 yards
DD Arashi engages xAK Tantalus at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages xAK Yu Sang at 11,000 yards
CA Mogami engages xAK Tantalus at 11,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages xAK Yu Sang at 11,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages xAK Yu Sang at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages xAK Tantalus at 8,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAK Tantalus at 8,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages xAK Tantalus at 8,000 yards
DD Arashi engages xAK Tantalus at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages xAK Tantalus at 9,000 yards
xAK Tantalus sunk by CA Mikuma at 9,000 yards
DD Arashi engages xAK Yu Sang at 9,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAK Yu Sang at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Kumano engages xAK Yu Sang at 10,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages xAK Yu Sang at 10,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAK Yu Sang at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages xAK Yu Sang at 8,000 yards
DD Arashi engages xAK Yu Sang at 8,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages xAK Yu Sang at 8,000 yards
CA Mogami engages xAK Yu Sang at 8,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages xAK Yu Sang at 8,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages xAK Yu Sang at 8,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Donggala at 68,97, Range 19,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Fubuki
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
xAK Dona Nati, Shell hits 18, and is sunk
xAK Si Kiang, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 19,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 19,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
CA Mogami launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Si Kiang at 19,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki fires at xAK Si Kiang at 19,000 yards
DD Shirayuki fires at xAK Si Kiang at 19,000 yards
DD Hagikaze fires at xAK Si Kiang at 19,000 yards
DD Arashi fires at xAK Si Kiang at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages xAK Dona Nati at 17,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages xAK Si Kiang at 17,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAK Dona Nati at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CA Mogami engages xAK Si Kiang at 16,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAK Si Kiang at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages xAK Dona Nati at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages xAK Si Kiang at 9,000 yards
DD Arashi engages xAK Dona Nati at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages xAK Si Kiang at 10,000 yards
xAK Si Kiang sunk by CA Suzuya at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages xAK Dona Nati at 6,000 yards
DD Arashi engages xAK Dona Nati at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CA Kumano engages xAK Dona Nati at 5,000 yards
xAK Dona Nati sunk by CA Mikuma at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Submarine attack near Billiton at 51,93
Japanese Ships
SS I-154
Allied Ships
xAKL Tinimbo, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
xAKL Tinimbo is sighted by SS I-154
SS I-154 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Tinimbo
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Submarine attack near Singkep at 49,87
Japanese Ships
SS I-155
Allied Ships
xAKL Marudu, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL Marudu is sighted by SS I-155
SS I-155 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Marudu
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Submarine attack near Singkep at 49,87
Japanese Ships
SS I-155
Allied Ships
xAKL Lyemun, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL Lyemun is sighted by SS I-155
SS I-155 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Lyemun
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 178,110
Japanese Ships
SS I-7^
Allied Ships
DD Allen
DD Schley
SS I-7^ is located by DD Allen
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Batavia at 49,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-166
Allied Ships
xAP Hong Peng, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAP Hong Peng is sighted by SS I-166
SS I-166 launches 2 torpedoes
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 24
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 22
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
3 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
Also attacking Kowloon Brigade ...
Also attacking Hong Kong Brigade ...
Also attacking Hong Kong Fortress ...
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Morning Air attack on 112th RAF Adv Base Force, at 50,74 (Butterworth/Sungei)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 74
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 27
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
24 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
3 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on 112th RAF Adv Base Force, at 50,74 (Butterworth/Sungei)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 15
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 17
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
17 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on Kowloon Brigade, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 14
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Canton , at 77,59
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 3
Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
A-29A Hudson: 2 damaged
A-29A Hudson: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
10th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-27b Nate-Setsu (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val-Kanbaku x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val-Kanbaku: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Dutch Civilians , at 68,99 (Donggala)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E8N2 Dave x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x E8N2 Dave bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
2 x E8N2 Dave bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
2 x E8N2 Dave bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
2 x E8N2 Dave bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 11ID 15th Indian Brigade, at 49,78 (Kuala Kubu)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 21
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 11ID 15th Indian Brigade, at 49,78 (Kuala Kubu)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 2
Ki-30 Ann x 5
Ki-36 Ida x 15
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 1 damaged
Ki-51a Sonia_: 5 damaged
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
15 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
1 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-36 Ida x 4
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51a Sonia_: 8 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51a Sonia_: 4 damaged
Ki-51a Sonia_: 2 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51a Sonia_: 5 damaged
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 11ID 6th Indian Brigade, at 49,78 (Kuala Kubu)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Gorontalo at 71,96
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude-Kansen x 4
Allied aircraft
Do-24K-1 x 2
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
Ryujo-1 with A5M4 Claude-Kansen (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balikpapan at 64,97
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh: 10 damaged
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
DD Electra
BC Repulse
BB Prince of Wales, Bomb hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Donggala at 69,96
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete-Kan x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Sagoland
xAKL Paz, Bomb hits 2, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x F1M2 Pete-Kan bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tandjoengselor at 69,93
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete-Kan x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Amelia
xAKL Palawan, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x F1M2 Pete-Kan bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
6 x F1M2 Pete-Kan bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Donggala at 69,96
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete-Kan x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Sagoland
xAKL Paz, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x F1M2 Pete-Kan bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Paz
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 178,110
Japanese Ships
SS I-7^
Allied Ships
DD Allen
DD Schley
SS I-7^ is located by DD Allen
I-7^ diving deep ....
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Sandakan (70,88)
Japanese Ships
PB Fuji Maru #4
PB Kantori Maru
Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
PB Fuji Maru #4 fired at enemy troops
PB Kantori Maru fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Sandakan (70,88)
TF 7 troops unloading over beach at Sandakan, 70,88
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Pre-Invasion action off Menado (75,99)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
PB Saiko Maru #1
PB Myoken Maru
xAK Shinwa Maru
DD Suzukaze
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Nagara firing at Manado Cdo
PB Saiko Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
PB Myoken Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Menado (75,99)
TF 89 troops unloading over beach at Menado, 75,99
Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
12 troops of a SNLF Inf Squad 41 accidentally lost during unload of 23SBF Kure 2nd' Nav Gd /2
12 troops of a SNLF Inf Squad 41 lost overboard during unload of 32SBF Sasebo 2nd' Nav Gd /2
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 22SBF Kure 1st' Nav Gd /3
12 troops of a SNLF Inf Squad 41 lost from landing craft during unload of 22SBF Kure 1st' Nav Gd
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Invasion Support action off Ocean Island (130,130)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Santos Maru #1
xAKL Tenposan Maru
PB Santos Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
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Ground combat at Ocean Island (130,130)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1278 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 59
Defending force 106 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 37
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 37 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Ocean Island !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
122 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
53rd Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
Ocean Is. Force
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Ground combat at Menado (75,99)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1331 troops, 17 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 52
Defending force 5619 troops, 67 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 181
Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
Manado Cdo
Dutch Civilians
Defending units:
22SBF Kure 1st' Naval Guard Unit
23SBF Kure 2nd' Naval Guard Unit
32SBF Sasebo 2nd' Naval Guard Unit
1st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd JNAF AF Unit
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
December 11th, 1941
Highlights: Allied resistance more determined than expected.
Bases invaded:
Cotabato (Mindanao)
Zamboanga (Mindanao)
Bases lost or won:
Legaspi is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Jitra / Alor Setar !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Victoria Point !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sandakan !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sidate !!!
Allied ships sunk:
AM Gale sunk by I-10^ at Suva
xAP +Tasman sunk by I-154 near Billiton
xAP President Madison~ sunk by I-162 near Soerabaja
xAKL Manini shelled by I-15^ near PH
PT Q-111, PT Q-112, PT Q-113 sunk by DDs Minegumo and Asagumo at Laoag
xAKL Silvestre and xAKL Talisay sunk by Betties near Bataan / Corregidor
Allied ships un-sunk:
Previous report of sinking of DD Scout incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 79, 77
Japanese ships sunk:
PB Nanpo Marus sunk by SS Sargo~ near CRB
xAK Hino Maru #3 sunk by air attack at Legaspi
PI:
Several waves of PTs tried to attack the Laoag beachhead but alert escorts drove them off, sinking three.
Zero sweeps over Manila found no opposition, numerous enemy planes spotted on the ground refused to accept the challenge.
PBYs attacked the convoy unloading at Legaspi, sinking an xAK and damaging another.
DD Oyashio hits underwater rocks while attempting to unload at Cotabato - 88 float damage!
Malaya:
Bombers have hit enemy ground forces at Butterworth/Sungei and Georgetown (Penang).
Recon elements of the 5th Division are advancing on Butterworth/Sungei from the north via Jitra/Alor Seta.
The 42nd Rgt of the 5th Division has left the beachhead at Pattani to secure the terrain feature known as "The Ledge"* - a road cut into a hillside that could have easily been blocked by the enemy - and will advance on Butterworth/Sungei from the east.
*See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Krohcol
DEI:
The capture of Sidate has cut the retreat path of the Dutch garrison at Menando, which managed to hold-off a deliberate attack of the three naval guard units tasked to capture the important airbase as early as possible. Each additional day of delay impacts future operations. For example, it appears that the Dutch air support has been evacuated for better use elsewhere. Dutch civilians participated in the combat, they will pay the price for their presumptuousness when we capture the place.
Kurita and his depleted cruiser force has succeeded in evading Pow and Repulse, but the presence of the enemy's capital ships in Makassar Strait is effectively hampering the Japanese expansion plans for that region. Invasion forces had to be recalled before completing unloading or redirected to less-than-optimal locations. Menando needs to be secured in order to base torpedo-totting LBA to take care of Force Z.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Old armoured cruiser Izumo bombarded Wenchow.
Hongkong ground forces bombed repeatedly.
A deliberate attack against Hongkong has reduced forts to level 2.
Other remarks:
I forgot to modify the ship construction plans and wasted five days of ship construction points being spent on unwanted hulls - snafued again...
Full action report:
Highlights: Allied resistance more determined than expected.
Bases invaded:
Cotabato (Mindanao)
Zamboanga (Mindanao)
Bases lost or won:
Legaspi is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Jitra / Alor Setar !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Victoria Point !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sandakan !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sidate !!!
Allied ships sunk:
AM Gale sunk by I-10^ at Suva
xAP +Tasman sunk by I-154 near Billiton
xAP President Madison~ sunk by I-162 near Soerabaja
xAKL Manini shelled by I-15^ near PH
PT Q-111, PT Q-112, PT Q-113 sunk by DDs Minegumo and Asagumo at Laoag
xAKL Silvestre and xAKL Talisay sunk by Betties near Bataan / Corregidor
Allied ships un-sunk:
Previous report of sinking of DD Scout incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 79, 77
Japanese ships sunk:
PB Nanpo Marus sunk by SS Sargo~ near CRB
xAK Hino Maru #3 sunk by air attack at Legaspi
PI:
Several waves of PTs tried to attack the Laoag beachhead but alert escorts drove them off, sinking three.
Zero sweeps over Manila found no opposition, numerous enemy planes spotted on the ground refused to accept the challenge.
PBYs attacked the convoy unloading at Legaspi, sinking an xAK and damaging another.
DD Oyashio hits underwater rocks while attempting to unload at Cotabato - 88 float damage!
Malaya:
Bombers have hit enemy ground forces at Butterworth/Sungei and Georgetown (Penang).
Recon elements of the 5th Division are advancing on Butterworth/Sungei from the north via Jitra/Alor Seta.
The 42nd Rgt of the 5th Division has left the beachhead at Pattani to secure the terrain feature known as "The Ledge"* - a road cut into a hillside that could have easily been blocked by the enemy - and will advance on Butterworth/Sungei from the east.
*See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Krohcol
DEI:
The capture of Sidate has cut the retreat path of the Dutch garrison at Menando, which managed to hold-off a deliberate attack of the three naval guard units tasked to capture the important airbase as early as possible. Each additional day of delay impacts future operations. For example, it appears that the Dutch air support has been evacuated for better use elsewhere. Dutch civilians participated in the combat, they will pay the price for their presumptuousness when we capture the place.
Kurita and his depleted cruiser force has succeeded in evading Pow and Repulse, but the presence of the enemy's capital ships in Makassar Strait is effectively hampering the Japanese expansion plans for that region. Invasion forces had to be recalled before completing unloading or redirected to less-than-optimal locations. Menando needs to be secured in order to base torpedo-totting LBA to take care of Force Z.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Old armoured cruiser Izumo bombarded Wenchow.
Hongkong ground forces bombed repeatedly.
A deliberate attack against Hongkong has reduced forts to level 2.
Other remarks:
I forgot to modify the ship construction plans and wasted five days of ship construction points being spent on unwanted hulls - snafued again...
Full action report:
Code: Select all
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 11, 41
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 179,110
Japanese Ships
SS I-18_
Allied Ships
DD Schley
SS I-18_ is located by DD Schley
I-18_ diving deep ....
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Taihoku at 87,61
Japanese Ships
xAK Koyu Maru #1
Allied Ships
SS Sailfish~
xAK Koyu Maru #1 is sighted by SS Sailfish~
SS Sailfish~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Koyu Maru #1
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Submarine attack near Billiton at 51,93
Japanese Ships
SS I-154
Allied Ships
xAP +Tasman, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAP +Tasman is sighted by SS I-154
SS I-154 launches 2 torpedoes at xAP +Tasman
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Submarine attack near Amoy at 84,62
Japanese Ships
xAKL Hokuhi Maru
Allied Ships
SS Searaven~
xAKL Hokuhi Maru is sighted by SS Searaven~
SS Searaven~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Hokuhi Maru
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Sub attack near Taihoku at 88,62
Japanese Ships
PB Akitsui Maru #1
xAKL Tama Maru #1
xAKL Bokuyo Maru
xAKL Tohuku Maru #2
xAKL Koyu Maru #2
PB Chohakusan Maru
Allied Ships
SS Swordfish~
SS Swordfish~ launches 2 torpedoes at PB Akitsui Maru #1
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sangi at 75,95, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CL Jintsu
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Bicol
xAKL Bohol II
xAKL Emillia
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 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
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Pangutaran Island at 72,87, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD PB-36 (Fuji)
xAK Syoka Maru
xAK Atago Maru
Allied Ships
YP _Trabajador
YP _La Florecita
YP _Mayapay
LB YFN
LB YFN
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot 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 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Submarine attack near Pearl Harbor at 185,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-15^
Allied Ships
xAKL Manini, Shell hits 21, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Manini is sighted by SS I-15^
SS I-15^ attacking on the surface
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Laoag at 81,72, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo
DD Asagumo
DMS W-15
DMS W-16
DMS W-18
PB Suyozai Maru
PB Toko Maru #4
xAK Kosei Maru
xAK Lyons Maru
xAK Takaoka Maru
xAK Shinyubari Maru
xAK Seikai Maru #2
xAK Yomei Maru
Allied Ships
MTB-27
Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends unloading operations and begins to get underway
Poor visibility due to Rain with 46% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 46% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
DMS W-15 engages MTB-27 at 2,000 yards
Ludlow A. orders Allied TF to disengage
xAK Yomei Maru , xAK Seikai Maru #2 , xAK Shinyubari Maru ,
xAK Takaoka Maru , xAK Lyons Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Asagumo , DD Minegumo
DD Natsugumo engages MTB-27 at 2,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Laoag at 81,72, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo
DD Asagumo
DMS W-15
DMS W-16
DMS W-18
PB Suyozai Maru
PB Toko Maru #4
xAK Kosei Maru
xAK Lyons Maru
xAK Takaoka Maru
xAK Shinyubari Maru
xAK Seikai Maru #2
xAK Yomei Maru
Allied Ships
PT-41
PT Q-111
PT Q-112, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT Q-113, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends unloading operations and begins to get underway
Low visibility due to Rain with 46% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 46% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
DMS W-15 engages PT Q-113 at 2,000 yards
PT Q-113 sunk by DD Minegumo at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
PT Q-112 sunk by DD Asagumo at 3,000 yards
PT-41 engages DMS W-15 at 3,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Laoag at 81,72, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo
DD Asagumo
DMS W-15
DMS W-16
DMS W-18
PB Suyozai Maru
PB Toko Maru #4
xAK Kosei Maru
xAK Lyons Maru
xAK Takaoka Maru
xAK Shinyubari Maru
xAK Seikai Maru #2
xAK Yomei Maru
Allied Ships
PT-41
PT Q-111, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends unloading operations and begins to get underway
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 46% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 46% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
Lecanda U. gains tactical advantage
PT Q-111 sunk by DD Minegumo at 1,000 yards
Lecanda U. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 3,000 yards
xAK Yomei Maru , xAK Seikai Maru #2 , xAK Shinyubari Maru ,
xAK Takaoka Maru , xAK Lyons Maru , xAK Kosei Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Asagumo , DD Minegumo , DD Natsugumo
Task forces break off...
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Submarine attack near Batavia at 49,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-166
Allied Ships
AGP Eridanus
AGP Eridanus is sighted by SS I-166
SS I-166 launches 4 torpedoes at AGP Eridanus
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ASW attack near Laoag at 81,72
Japanese Ships
DMS W-16
DMS W-15
xAK Lyons Maru
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
DD Natsugumo
PB Toko Maru #4
Allied Ships
SS S-37~
SS S-37~ is sighted by escort
DD Asagumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Minegumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Natsugumo fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Toko Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Toko Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Toko Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Toko Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Toko Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
City Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
8 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
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Submarine attack near Billiton at 51,93
Japanese Ships
SS I-154
Allied Ships
TK Milo
TK Milo is sighted by SS I-154
SS I-154 launches 2 torpedoes at TK Milo
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Laoag at 81,72, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Naka
DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo
DD Asagumo
DMS W-15
DMS W-16
DMS W-18
PB Suyozai Maru
PB Toko Maru #4
xAK Kosei Maru
xAK Lyons Maru
xAK Takaoka Maru
xAK Shinyubari Maru
xAK Seikai Maru #2
xAK Yomei Maru
Allied Ships
PT-41
Poor visibility due to Rain with 35% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 35% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Submarine attack near Billiton at 51,93
Japanese Ships
SS I-154
Allied Ships
xAP +Tasman, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAP +Tasman is sighted by SS I-154
SS I-154 launches 2 torpedoes
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Night Naval bombardment of Wenchow at 89,58
Japanese Ships
CA Izumo
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Manpower hits 5
Fires 722
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 7
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
CA Izumo firing at Wenchow
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Amphibious Assault at Cotabato (78,90)
TF 13 troops unloading over beach at Cotabato, 78,90
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Submarine attack near Soerabaja at 56,103
Japanese Ships
SS I-162
Allied Ships
xAP President Madison~, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAP President Madison~ is sighted by SS I-162
SS I-162 attacking on the surface
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Sub attack near Molokai at 180,109
Japanese Ships
SS I-173
Allied Ships
DD MacDonough
DD Dewey
SS I-173 launches 2 torpedoes at DD MacDonough
I-173 diving deep ....
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey attacking submerged sub ....
DD Dewey cannot reach attack position over SS I-173
DD Dewey cannot establish contact with SS I-173
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Molokai at 180,110
Japanese Ships
SS I-171
Allied Ships
AM Rail
SS I-171 launches 2 torpedoes at AM Rail
I-171 diving deep ....
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail attacking submerged sub ....
AM Rail cannot establish contact with SS I-171
SS I-171 eludes AM Rail by diving deep
SS I-171 eludes ASW attack from AM Rail
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Rail fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Suva at 132,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-10^
Allied Ships
AM Gale, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS I-10^ launches 2 torpedoes
I-10^ bottoming out ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 40
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
40 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 40
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
40 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 4
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 4
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Manado Cdo , at 75,99 (Menado)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E8N2 Dave x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x E8N2 Dave bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
2 x E8N2 Dave bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
2 x E8N2 Dave bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
2 x E8N2 Dave bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Ki-30 Ann x 9
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 28
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
Also attacking Hong Kong Brigade ...
Also attacking Hong Kong Fortress ...
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 15
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 112th RAF Adv Base Force, at 50,74 (Butterworth/Sungei)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 21
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 2
Ki-30 Ann x 7
Ki-36 Ida x 9
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 1 damaged
Ki-36 Ida: 1 damaged
Ki-51a Sonia_: 6 damaged
Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
7 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
1 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 10000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Georgetown Fortress, at 49,74 (Georgetown (Penang))
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 25
Ki-32 Mary x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Georgetown Fortress, at 49,74 (Georgetown (Penang))
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kowloon Brigade, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-36 Ida x 17
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-36 Ida: 2 damaged
Ki-51a Sonia_: 10 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
17 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking Hong Kong Fortress ...
Also attacking Kowloon Brigade ...
Also attacking Hong Kong Fortress ...
Also attacking Kowloon Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on Canton , at 77,59
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 4
Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 5
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
10th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-27b Nate-Setsu (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 82,82
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBY-4 Catalina x 8
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-4 Catalina: 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
xAK Tateisi Maru
xAK Hino Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x PBY-4 Catalina launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bataan / Corregidor at 78,77
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Silvestre, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Talisay, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 82,82
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBY-4 Catalina x 8
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-4 Catalina: 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
xAK Himalaya Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
xAK Hino Maru #3, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x PBY-4 Catalina launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Gorontalo at 71,96
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh: 1 damaged
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
CL Java
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
4 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 71,89
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete-Kan x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAPc Santo Domingo
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x F1M2 Pete-Kan bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73
Japanese Ships
PB Nanpo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AV Sanuki Maru #1
xAKL Hakuyo Maru
PB Kiso Maru #1
PB Aso Maru #3
DMS W-14
Allied Ships
SS Sargo~
SS Sargo~ launches 2 torpedoes at PB Nanpo Maru
PB Kiso Maru #1 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Aso Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-14 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Aso Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Aso Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Aso Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Aso Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Zamboanga (75,89)
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD PB-36 (Fuji)
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
APD PB-36 (Fuji) fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Zamboanga (75,89)
TF 287 troops unloading over beach at Zamboanga, 75,89
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
12 troops of a SNLF Inf Squad 41 accidentally lost during unload of Sasebo 8th SNLF
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of Sasebo 8th SNLF /3
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Amphibious Assault at Cotabato (78,90)
TF 594 troops unloading over beach at Cotabato, 78,90
Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
12 troops of a SNLF Inf Squad 41 lost from landing craft during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF
12 troops of a SNLF Inf Squad 41 lost in surf during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF /3
12 troops of a SNLF HMG Section lost overboard during unload of Sasebo 3rd SNLF
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of Sasebo 3rd SNLF /3
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Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 22875 troops, 354 guns, 233 vehicles, Assault Value = 729
Defending force 10751 troops, 146 guns, 105 vehicles, Assault Value = 261
Japanese adjusted assault: 1224
Allied adjusted defense: 949
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
486 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 93 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
594 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 56 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 14 disabled
Guns lost 8 (2 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Inf.Group
19th Ind Engineer Regiment
68th Ind.Infantry Battalion
51ID 66th Infantry Regiment
67th Ind.Infantry Battalion
38th Division
20th Ind Engineer Regiment
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
21st Mortar Battalion
23rd Army
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
5th RF Gun Battalion
2nd RF Gun Battalion
2nd Mortar Battalion
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
Defending units:
Kowloon Brigade
Hong Kong Brigade
102nd RN Base Force
Hong Kong Fortress
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Ground combat at Jitra / Alor Setar (49,73)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1686 troops, 2 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 55
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 53
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 53 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Jitra / Alor Setar !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
5ID 5th Recon Regiment
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Ground combat at Victoria Point (51,66)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 941 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 43
Defending force 587 troops, 8 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 38
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Victoria Point !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
313 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 15 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 6 (6 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
55ID I./143rd Inf Battalion
Defending units:
208th RAF Adv Base Force
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Ground combat at Sandakan (70,88)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 850 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 27
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 16
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sandakan !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+)
Assaulting units:
2nd Sasebo Coy SNLF
4th JNAF Coy
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Ground combat at Sidate (75,100)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 552 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 12
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sidate !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
II/81st Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Menado (75,99)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1159 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 183
Defending force 1346 troops, 16 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 48
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 15
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 7 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
22SBF Kure 1st' Naval Guard Unit
23SBF Kure 2nd' Naval Guard Unit
32SBF Sasebo 2nd' Naval Guard Unit
1st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd JNAF AF Unit
Defending units:
Manado Cdo
Dutch Civilians
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Ground combat at Zamboanga (75,89)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 469 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Defending force 1321 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Assaulting units:
43rd PS Inf Battalion
Defending units:
Sasebo 8th SNLF
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Ground combat at Menado (75,99)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1280 troops, 16 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 48
Defending force 5661 troops, 67 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 183
Assaulting units:
Manado Cdo
Dutch Civilians
Defending units:
23SBF Kure 2nd' Naval Guard Unit
22SBF Kure 1st' Naval Guard Unit
32SBF Sasebo 2nd' Naval Guard Unit
1st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd JNAF AF Unit
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 10140 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 356
Defending force 15075 troops, 163 guns, 142 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Assaulting units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
Defending units:
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
4th Cavalry Brigade
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment-
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
December 12th, 1941
Highlights: Liberation of the PI continues
Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Cotabato !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Zamboanga !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Vigan !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tuguegarao !!!
Burias (PI) is occupied by the Japanese
Allied ships sunk:
xAKL Cebu, xAKL Latouche sunk by DD Yamakaze near Morotai
xAKL Escalante, xAKL Taurus sunk by DD Suzukaze near Morotai
xAPc Fortuna, xAPc Princess of Negros sunk by DD Hayashio near Tawi Tawi
PG Asheville, PG Tulsa sunk by CA Nachi near Tawi Tawi
AM Bittern sunk by CA Nachi near Tawi Tawi
AM Quail sunk by DD Murasame near Lubang
PT-34, PT-24, PT-35 sunk by DD Asakaze and DD Akikaze near Laoag
xAPc Surigao, xAPc Kanlaon sunk by DD Suzukaze and DD Kawakaze near Kofiau
xAKL Moago, xAKL Jolo sunk by CA Mogami near Mati
xAKL Escalante R, xAKL Explorador sunk by carrier air near Mati
xAK Ruth Alexander is reported to have been sunk near Pamekasan on Dec 12, 1941
xAK Ludington is reported to have been sunk near Pago Pago on Dec 12, 1941
xAKL Paz is reported to have been sunk near Donggala on Dec 11, 1941
PG Tern is reported to have been sunk near Paracel Islands on Dec 09, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Aso Maru sunk by SS KXVII near Soc Trang
xAKL Hokuhi Maru sunk by SS Swordfish~ near Wenchow
DD Yudachi sunk by air attack near Bataan / Corregidor
Central Pacific Area:
KB has escorted its oiler force back to the Marshall Islands and will now approach Wake to cover the invasion of that atoll.
Southern Pacific Area:
RO-68 has torpedoed twice the big xAK Ludington near Pago-Pago, reported sunk.
CM Takashima lays minefield at Rabaul ( 106 , 125) and sets course for Truk.
PI:
The paratroopers on northern Luzon have marched south to liberate more terrain to join the Greater East Asian Co-prosperity Sphere.
The first footholds on Mindano have been captured, Cotabato has AV support and will receive float planes to patrol the Mindanao-Borneo narrows.
Enemy PTs again tried their luck against the Laoag beachhead in vain.
Sweeps over Manila found no CAP and bombers hit the airbase, but only found two PBYs.
Off Bataan, IJN DD on blockade duty clashed briefly with enemy DDs, then discovered why Manila airbase had been deserted - the DDs got hit by waves upon waves of fighter-bombers and PBYs on low-level naval attack. DD Yudachi got repeatedly hit and sank.
PBYs also attacked Legaspi again, putting a fish into xAK Karachi Maru - the ship has been disbanded into Legaspi port to be repaired after the area has been secured.
Revenge was not far behind, fresh IJN surface forces and the Ryujo air group sank more ships fleeing from the PI.
Malaya:
A first sweep by Zeros over Singers encountered Buffalos on CAP, 1 Zero lost for 3 Buffs downed.
IJA bombers hit enemy ground forces at Georgetown (Penang).
Enemy subs are active on the LOC from Saigon to Malaya, ASW forces have been sent to patrol the area.
DEI:
No trace of Force Z.
A deliberate attack at Menando reduced forts to 0. Supplies inside the units are red, I will try to sneak-in a small xAK with supplies.
Near Oosthaven, I-165 has torpedoed twice the floating dry dock AFD 9 fleeing from Singapore, leaving her on fire and heavily damaged. In a second encounter with the same TF, only the escort has been sighted, so I assume the ARD has gone down, but it remains unconfirmed.
I-164 has has torpedoed twice the big xAK xAK Ruth Alexander near Pamekasan, reported sunk.
I-164 then missed AKV Langley near Pamekasan
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
River gunboats bombarded enemy guerilla hideouts near Dongzhi on the Yangtze.
Hongkong bombed and ground attacked, forts reduced to level 1.
Intel:
Previous report of sinking of ARD YFD-1 Dewey incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 79, 77
Full action report:
Highlights: Liberation of the PI continues
Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Cotabato !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Zamboanga !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Vigan !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tuguegarao !!!
Burias (PI) is occupied by the Japanese
Allied ships sunk:
xAKL Cebu, xAKL Latouche sunk by DD Yamakaze near Morotai
xAKL Escalante, xAKL Taurus sunk by DD Suzukaze near Morotai
xAPc Fortuna, xAPc Princess of Negros sunk by DD Hayashio near Tawi Tawi
PG Asheville, PG Tulsa sunk by CA Nachi near Tawi Tawi
AM Bittern sunk by CA Nachi near Tawi Tawi
AM Quail sunk by DD Murasame near Lubang
PT-34, PT-24, PT-35 sunk by DD Asakaze and DD Akikaze near Laoag
xAPc Surigao, xAPc Kanlaon sunk by DD Suzukaze and DD Kawakaze near Kofiau
xAKL Moago, xAKL Jolo sunk by CA Mogami near Mati
xAKL Escalante R, xAKL Explorador sunk by carrier air near Mati
xAK Ruth Alexander is reported to have been sunk near Pamekasan on Dec 12, 1941
xAK Ludington is reported to have been sunk near Pago Pago on Dec 12, 1941
xAKL Paz is reported to have been sunk near Donggala on Dec 11, 1941
PG Tern is reported to have been sunk near Paracel Islands on Dec 09, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Aso Maru sunk by SS KXVII near Soc Trang
xAKL Hokuhi Maru sunk by SS Swordfish~ near Wenchow
DD Yudachi sunk by air attack near Bataan / Corregidor
Central Pacific Area:
KB has escorted its oiler force back to the Marshall Islands and will now approach Wake to cover the invasion of that atoll.
Southern Pacific Area:
RO-68 has torpedoed twice the big xAK Ludington near Pago-Pago, reported sunk.
CM Takashima lays minefield at Rabaul ( 106 , 125) and sets course for Truk.
PI:
The paratroopers on northern Luzon have marched south to liberate more terrain to join the Greater East Asian Co-prosperity Sphere.
The first footholds on Mindano have been captured, Cotabato has AV support and will receive float planes to patrol the Mindanao-Borneo narrows.
Enemy PTs again tried their luck against the Laoag beachhead in vain.
Sweeps over Manila found no CAP and bombers hit the airbase, but only found two PBYs.
Off Bataan, IJN DD on blockade duty clashed briefly with enemy DDs, then discovered why Manila airbase had been deserted - the DDs got hit by waves upon waves of fighter-bombers and PBYs on low-level naval attack. DD Yudachi got repeatedly hit and sank.
PBYs also attacked Legaspi again, putting a fish into xAK Karachi Maru - the ship has been disbanded into Legaspi port to be repaired after the area has been secured.
Revenge was not far behind, fresh IJN surface forces and the Ryujo air group sank more ships fleeing from the PI.
Malaya:
A first sweep by Zeros over Singers encountered Buffalos on CAP, 1 Zero lost for 3 Buffs downed.
IJA bombers hit enemy ground forces at Georgetown (Penang).
Enemy subs are active on the LOC from Saigon to Malaya, ASW forces have been sent to patrol the area.
DEI:
No trace of Force Z.
A deliberate attack at Menando reduced forts to 0. Supplies inside the units are red, I will try to sneak-in a small xAK with supplies.
Near Oosthaven, I-165 has torpedoed twice the floating dry dock AFD 9 fleeing from Singapore, leaving her on fire and heavily damaged. In a second encounter with the same TF, only the escort has been sighted, so I assume the ARD has gone down, but it remains unconfirmed.
I-164 has has torpedoed twice the big xAK xAK Ruth Alexander near Pamekasan, reported sunk.
I-164 then missed AKV Langley near Pamekasan
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
River gunboats bombarded enemy guerilla hideouts near Dongzhi on the Yangtze.
Hongkong bombed and ground attacked, forts reduced to level 1.
Intel:
Previous report of sinking of ARD YFD-1 Dewey incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 79, 77
Full action report:
Code: Select all
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 12, 41
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Submarine attack near Soerabaja at 57,103
Japanese Ships
SS I-164
Allied Ships
xAPc Baynain
xAPc Baynain is sighted by SS I-164
SS I-164 launches 2 torpedoes
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Morotai at 82,98, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Cebu, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL Latouche, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
109 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (3 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Vehicles lost 7 (6 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Poor visibility due to Rain with 35% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 35% moonlight: 6,000 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
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 6,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
xAKL Cebu sunk by DD Yamakaze at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAKL Latouche at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAKL Latouche at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
xAKL Latouche sunk by DD Yamakaze at 2,000 yards
xAKL Latouche sunk by DD Yamakaze at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lubang at 78,78, Range 5,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Murasame
DD Yudachi
DD Hatakaze
Allied Ships
AM Quail, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 35% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 35% moonlight: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 5,000 yards
DD Hatakaze fires at AM Quail at 5,000 yards
DD Murasame fires at AM Quail at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages AM Quail at 2,000 yards
DD Murasame engages AM Quail at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Murasame engages AM Quail at 3,000 yards
AM Quail sunk by DD Murasame at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Submarine attack near Tandjoengpinang at 51,86
Japanese Ships
SS I-153
Allied Ships
xAP Stagen
xAP Stagen is sighted by SS I-153
SS I-153 launches 2 torpedoes at xAP Stagen
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Morotai at 82,98, Range 3,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Escalante, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
xAKL Taurus, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
310 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 35% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 35% moonlight: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAKL Taurus at 3,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAKL Escalante at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAKL Taurus at 2,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAKL Escalante at 2,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAKL Taurus at 2,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAKL Escalante at 2,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAKL Taurus at 2,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAKL Taurus at 2,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAKL Escalante at 2,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAKL Taurus at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAKL Escalante at 3,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAKL Escalante at 3,000 yards
xAKL Escalante sunk by DD Kawakaze at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAKL Taurus at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAKL Taurus at 6,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAKL Taurus at 6,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAKL Taurus at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
xAKL Taurus sunk by DD Suzukaze at 7,000 yards
xAKL Taurus sunk by DD Suzukaze at 7,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Sub attack near Oosthaven at 49,96
Japanese Ships
SS I-165
Allied Ships
ARD AFD 9, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AM Goulburn
SS I-165 launches 2 torpedoes at ARD AFD 9
I-165 bottoming out ....
AM Goulburn fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Goulburn fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Goulburn fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Goulburn fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Goulburn fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Laoag at 81,72, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
DD Isonami
DD Uranami
DD Shikinami
DD Ayanami
DD Asakaze
DD Akikaze
DD Tachikaze
Allied Ships
PT-31
PT-32
PT-33
Low visibility due to Rain with 35% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 35% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-32 at 2,000 yards
DD Ayanami engages PT-32 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages PT-33 at 6,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages PT-33 at 6,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-32 at 6,000 yards
DD Isonami engages PT-33 at 6,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Laoag at 81,72, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
DD Isonami
DD Uranami
DD Shikinami
DD Ayanami
DD Asakaze
DD Akikaze
DD Tachikaze
Allied Ships
PT-24
PT-34, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-35
Low visibility due to Rain with 35% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 35% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Allison N. gains tactical advantage
PT-34 engages CL Sendai at 2,000 yards
DD Akikaze engages PT-34 at 2,000 yards
DD Ayanami engages PT-34 at 2,000 yards
Allison N. orders Allied TF to disengage
CL Sendai engages PT-35 at 2,000 yards
PT-35 engages DD Tachikaze at 2,000 yards
PT-34 sunk by DD Akikaze at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Uranami engages PT-35 at 5,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages PT-24 at 5,000 yards
DD Tachikaze engages PT-24 at 5,000 yards
DD Uranami engages PT-24 at 5,000 yards
orders Allied TF to disengage
Task forces break off...
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Submarine attack near Wenchow at 89,60
Japanese Ships
xAKL Hokuhi Maru
Allied Ships
SS Swordfish~
xAKL Hokuhi Maru is sighted by SS Swordfish~
SS Swordfish~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Hokuhi Maru
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tawi Tawi at 72,90, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CL Jintsu
DD Kuroshio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
Allied Ships
xAPc Fortuna, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
xAPc Princess of Negros, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
249 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Low visibility due to Rain with 35% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 35% moonlight: 6,000 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
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 6,000 yards
CA Haguro engages xAPc Princess of Negros at 6,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc Princess of Negros
DD Kuroshio engages xAPc Princess of Negros at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Kuroshio engages xAPc Princess of Negros at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Kuroshio engages xAPc Princess of Negros at 2,000 yards
xAPc Princess of Negros sunk by CA Nachi at 2,000 yards
CA Nachi engages xAPc Fortuna at 2,000 yards
xAPc Fortuna sunk by DD Hayashio at 2,000 yards
xAPc Fortuna sunk by DD Hayashio at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tawi Tawi at 71,89, Range 5,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CL Jintsu
DD Kuroshio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
Allied Ships
PG Asheville, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 35% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 35% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Turner E. crosses the 'T'
CA Nachi engages PG Asheville at 5,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages PG Asheville at 5,000 yards
Turner E. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 4,000 yards
PG Asheville sunk by CA Nachi at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tawi Tawi at 71,90, Range 4,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CL Jintsu
DD Kuroshio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
Allied Ships
PG Tulsa, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 35% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 35% moonlight: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Yoshitomi, Setsuzo crosses the 'T'
PG Tulsa sunk by CA Nachi at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Sub attack near Hengchun at 83,67
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kyuei Maru
xAKL Heiku Maru
PB Shonan Maru #1
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon~
SS Sturgeon~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Kyuei Maru
Sturgeon~ diving deep ....
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Hilo at 183,115
Japanese Ships
SS I-173
Allied Ships
DD Dewey
SS I-173 is located by DD Dewey
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Hengchun at 83,67
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kyuei Maru
xAKL Heiku Maru
PB Shonan Maru #1
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon~
SS Sturgeon~ launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Kyuei Maru
Sturgeon~ diving deep ....
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Oosthaven at 49,96
Japanese Ships
SS I-165
Allied Ships
AM Goulburn
SS I-165 is sighted by escort
I-165 bottoming out ....
AM Goulburn fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Goulburn fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Goulburn fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Goulburn fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Goulburn fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Singkep at 49,87
Japanese Ships
SS I-155
Allied Ships
CM Willem v d Zaan
SS I-155 is sighted by escort
I-155 bottoming out ....
CM Willem v d Zaan fails to find sub, continues to search...
CM Willem v d Zaan fails to find sub, continues to search...
CM Willem v d Zaan fails to find sub, continues to search...
CM Willem v d Zaan fails to find sub, continues to search...
CM Willem v d Zaan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Dongzhi at 87,53
Japanese Ships
PG Ataka
PG Atami
PG Toba
PG Hai Hsing'
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 2
PG Ataka firing at 4th Guerilla Base Force
PG Atami firing at 4th Guerilla Base Force
PG Toba firing at 4th Guerilla Base Force
PG Hai Hsing' firing at Dongzhi
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Sub attack near Soc Trang at 57,74
Japanese Ships
xAK Aso Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Mikasa Maru #1
PB Nako Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS KXVII
SS KXVII launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Aso Maru
KXVII bottoming out ....
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Wenchow at 89,60
Japanese Ships
xAKL Hokuhi Maru, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Swordfish~
xAKL Hokuhi Maru is sighted by SS Swordfish~
SS Swordfish~ attacking xAKL Hokuhi Maru on the surface
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Laoag at 80,72, Range 3,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
DD Isonami
DD Uranami
DD Shikinami
DD Ayanami
DD Asakaze
DD Akikaze
DD Tachikaze
Allied Ships
PT-24, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-35, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 3,000 yards
PT-24 sunk by DD Asakaze at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on PT-35
PT-35 sunk by DD Asakaze at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Submarine attack near Pamekasan at 58,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-164
Allied Ships
AKV Langley
AKV Langley is sighted by SS I-164
SS I-164 launches 2 torpedoes
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kofiau at 80,107, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze
Allied Ships
xAPc Surigao, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
xAPc Kanlaon, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
315 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Naoi, Toshio crosses the 'T'
DD Yamakaze engages xAPc Surigao at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAPc Surigao at 13,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages xAPc Kanlaon at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAPc Kanlaon at 11,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc Surigao
DD Suzukaze engages xAPc Surigao at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAPc Kanlaon at 7,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAPc Surigao at 7,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAPc Kanlaon
DD Umikaze engages xAPc Kanlaon at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAPc Kanlaon at 5,000 yards
xAPc Surigao sunk by DD Suzukaze at 5,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages xAPc Kanlaon at 5,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAPc Kanlaon at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAPc Kanlaon at 4,000 yards
xAPc Kanlaon sunk by DD Kawakaze at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Bataan / Corregidor at 77,77, Range 13,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Murasame
DD Yudachi
DD Hatakaze
Allied Ships
DD Pillsbury~
DM Thracian, Shell hits 1
PG Isabel, Shell hits 1
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 13,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
DD Pillsbury~ engages DD Hatakaze at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PG Isabel at 8,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Pillsbury~ at 8,000 yards
DM Thracian engages DD Murasame at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages DD Pillsbury~ at 5,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Pillsbury~ at 5,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DM Thracian at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Pillsbury~ at 7,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Pillsbury~ at 7,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DM Thracian at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages DD Pillsbury~ at 9,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PG Isabel at 9,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages DM Thracian at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages DD Pillsbury~ at 13,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PG Isabel at 13,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages DM Thracian at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Pillsbury~ at 17,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Pillsbury~ at 17,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Pillsbury~ at 17,000 yards
Kobayashi, Sonosuke orders Japanese TF to disengage
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Pangutaran Island at 73,88, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD PB-35 (Tsuta)
APD PB-38 (Yomogi)
TB Otori
TB Hayabusa
xAK Rokko Maru #3
xAK Meiyo Maru
xAK Santos Maru #2
xAP Hakozaki Maru
Allied Ships
xAPc Lanikai
Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Submarine attack near Pago Pago at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-68
Allied Ships
xAK Ludington, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Ludington is sighted by SS RO-68
SS RO-68 attacking on the surface
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Sandakan at 72,88, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD PB-35 (Tsuta)
APD PB-38 (Yomogi)
TB Otori
TB Hayabusa
xAK Rokko Maru #3
xAK Meiyo Maru
xAK Santos Maru #2
xAP Hakozaki Maru
Allied Ships
AM Tanager
Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Tawi Tawi at 71,90, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CL Jintsu
DD Kuroshio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
Allied Ships
AM Bittern, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 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...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages AM Bittern at 15,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages AM Bittern at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CA Nachi engages AM Bittern at 14,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages AM Bittern at 14,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages AM Bittern at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CA Nachi engages AM Bittern at 12,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages AM Bittern at 12,000 yards
Massive explosion on AM Bittern
DD Kuroshio engages AM Bittern at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CA Nachi engages AM Bittern at 11,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages AM Bittern at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
AM Bittern sunk by CA Nachi at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Mati at 84,94, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Fubuki
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
xAKL Moago, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
xAKL Jolo, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
101 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 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...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 15,000 yards
CA Suzuya launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAKL Moago at 15,000 yards
xAKL Jolo sunk by CA Mogami at 15,000 yards
DD Shirayuki fires at xAKL Moago at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CA Kumano engages xAKL Moago at 12,000 yards
xAKL Moago sunk by CA Mogami at 12,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Submarine attack near Soc Trang at 59,74
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kaisyo Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Stingray~
xAKL Kaisyo Maru #2 is sighted by SS Stingray~
SS Stingray~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Kaisyo Maru #2
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Submarine attack near Pamekasan at 58,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-164
Allied Ships
xAK Ruth Alexander, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Ruth Alexander is sighted by SS I-164
SS I-164 attacking on the surface
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 40
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
40 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 16
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAF~ with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
No.488 Sqn RAF' with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 4
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 45
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 50
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-4 Catalina: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
25 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
No.488 Sqn RAF' with Buffalo I (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 25000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Ki-30 Ann x 9
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 22
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
Also attacking Hong Kong Brigade ...
Also attacking Hong Kong Fortress ...
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 15
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:
15 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 2 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:
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bataan / Corregidor at 77,77
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBY-4 Catalina x 8
SOC-1 Seagull x 3
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-4 Catalina: 4 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Yudachi
DD Hatakaze
DD Murasame
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x PBY-4 Catalina launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
3 x SOC-1 Seagull bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bataan / Corregidor at 77,77
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBY-4 Catalina x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
DD Murasame
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x PBY-4 Catalina launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bataan / Corregidor at 77,77
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 23
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
DD Yudachi, Shell hits 3, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Murasame, Shell hits 1, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Hatakaze, Shell hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bataan / Corregidor at 77,77
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 6
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
DD Yudachi, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Murasame, heavy fires
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Georgetown Fortress, at 49,74 (Georgetown (Penang))
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 20
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 21
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
20 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Georgetown Fortress, at 49,74 (Georgetown (Penang))
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 82,82
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E7K2 Alf x 2
Allied aircraft
PBY-4 Catalina x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-4 Catalina: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
xAK Karachi Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
xAK Tateisi Maru
xAK Mitimei Maru
xAK Syoan Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x PBY-4 Catalina launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
CAP engaged:
Natori with E7K2 Alf (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead
Kuma with E7K2 Alf (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Mati at 82,95
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Escalante R, Bomb hits 8, and is sunk
xAKL Maria A, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Escalante R
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Maria A
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Mati at 85,94
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Explorador, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
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Submarine attack near Soc Trang at 59,74
Japanese Ships
xAKL Miiko Maru, Shell hits 44, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Stingray~
xAKL Miiko Maru is sighted by SS Stingray~
SS Stingray~ attacking xAKL Miiko Maru on the surface
SS Stingray~ low on gun ammo, Lamb, R S breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 22437 troops, 354 guns, 233 vehicles, Assault Value = 662
Defending force 10264 troops, 144 guns, 104 vehicles, Assault Value = 213
Japanese adjusted assault: 731
Allied adjusted defense: 677
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
787 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 22 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
533 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 50 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Assaulting units:
19th Ind Engineer Regiment
38th Division
1st Ind.Inf.Group
51ID 66th Infantry Regiment
67th Ind.Infantry Battalion
68th Ind.Infantry Battalion
20th Ind Engineer Regiment
5th RF Gun Battalion
2nd Mortar Battalion
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
23rd Army
2nd RF Gun Battalion
21st Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
Defending units:
Kowloon Brigade
Hong Kong Brigade
102nd RN Base Force
Hong Kong Fortress
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 8328 troops, 116 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 533
Defending force 10138 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 355
Assaulting units:
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
4th Cavalry Brigade
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
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Ground combat at Cotabato (78,90)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3414 troops, 38 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 144
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 242
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 242 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Cotabato !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+)
Assaulting units:
1st Indpt Coy
Sasebo 3rd SNLF
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
1st JNAF Coy
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Ground combat at Menado (75,99)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5055 troops, 67 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 185
Defending force 1305 troops, 16 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Japanese adjusted assault: 47
Allied adjusted defense: 17
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: supply(-)
Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
22SBF Kure 1st' Naval Guard Unit
23SBF Kure 2nd' Naval Guard Unit
32SBF Sasebo 2nd' Naval Guard Unit
1st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd JNAF AF Unit
Defending units:
Manado Cdo
Dutch Civilians
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Ground combat at Zamboanga (75,89)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1327 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 61
Defending force 469 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Japanese adjusted assault: 50
Allied adjusted defense: 4
Japanese assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Zamboanga !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
173 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 8th SNLF
Defending units:
43rd PS Inf Battalion
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Ground combat at Vigan (80,73)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 540 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 30
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 30 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Vigan !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 1st SNLF
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Ground combat at Tuguegarao (82,74)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 540 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 8
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tuguegarao !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF
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Ground combat at Menado (75,99)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1208 troops, 16 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 39
Defending force 5643 troops, 67 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 180
Assaulting units:
Manado Cdo
Dutch Civilians
Defending units:
23SBF Kure 2nd' Naval Guard Unit
22SBF Kure 1st' Naval Guard Unit
32SBF Sasebo 2nd' Naval Guard Unit
1st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd JNAF AF Unit
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 10138 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 355
Defending force 15099 troops, 163 guns, 142 vehicles, Assault Value = 533
Assaulting units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
Defending units:
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
December 13th, 1941
Highlights: 3 key bases captured
Bases lost or won:
Binahian is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Hong Kong !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Wake Island !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Menado !!!
Allied ships sunk:
xAK Fatshan is reported to have been sunk by SS I-153 near Tioman Island on Dec 13, 1941
xAK Hanyang is reported to have been sunk by SS RTN Machanu near Djemadja on Dec 13, 1941
xAKL Dai Lee is reported to have been sunk by carrier air near Cebu on Dec 13, 1941
xAK James Lykes is reported to have been sunk by carrier air near Cebu on Dec 13, 1941
xAP Kelantan~ is reported to have been sunk by SS I-165 near Oosthaven on Dec 13, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Atago Maru sunk by air near Zamboanga
xAK Hokusei Maru sunk by air near Casiguran
xAK Santos Maru #2 sunk by CL Tromp near Sandakan
Central Pacific Area:
Supported by KB airstrikes and embedded battleships, the Maizuru 2nd SNLF easily captured Wake Is.
PI:
SS I-124* laid a minefield at Lubang to seal-off one approach hex to Bataan and Manila Bay.
Cagayan bombarded by Mutsu and Nagato, but it appears the B-17s are gone.
Manila swept and bombed again, one P-40 destroyed on the ground.
PBYs on naval attack attacked one of the Legaspi invasion convoys retiring to Takao, sinking an xAK and damaging another.
Kingfisher planes operating from US cruisers found one of the Mindano invasion forces, sinking an xAK and damaging another.
Carrier-based Zeros on naval attack punished the enemy task force with damaging strafing and bombing attacks.
Malaya:
Enemy ground forces at Butterworth/Sungei heavily bombed. Ground forces have railed from Singora to Jitra/Alor Setar and are detraining to march on Butterworth/Sungei.
DEI:
A Dutch SAG has attacked a Japanese supply convoy near Sandakan, sinking one xAK.
After resupply, the SBF forces captured Menado and Betties and Zeros promptly move-in.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Hongkong falls unexpectedly early - nice! 38th Division will prepare for Java.
Full action report:
Highlights: 3 key bases captured
Bases lost or won:
Binahian is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Hong Kong !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Wake Island !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Menado !!!
Allied ships sunk:
xAK Fatshan is reported to have been sunk by SS I-153 near Tioman Island on Dec 13, 1941
xAK Hanyang is reported to have been sunk by SS RTN Machanu near Djemadja on Dec 13, 1941
xAKL Dai Lee is reported to have been sunk by carrier air near Cebu on Dec 13, 1941
xAK James Lykes is reported to have been sunk by carrier air near Cebu on Dec 13, 1941
xAP Kelantan~ is reported to have been sunk by SS I-165 near Oosthaven on Dec 13, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Atago Maru sunk by air near Zamboanga
xAK Hokusei Maru sunk by air near Casiguran
xAK Santos Maru #2 sunk by CL Tromp near Sandakan
Central Pacific Area:
Supported by KB airstrikes and embedded battleships, the Maizuru 2nd SNLF easily captured Wake Is.
PI:
SS I-124* laid a minefield at Lubang to seal-off one approach hex to Bataan and Manila Bay.
Cagayan bombarded by Mutsu and Nagato, but it appears the B-17s are gone.
Manila swept and bombed again, one P-40 destroyed on the ground.
PBYs on naval attack attacked one of the Legaspi invasion convoys retiring to Takao, sinking an xAK and damaging another.
Kingfisher planes operating from US cruisers found one of the Mindano invasion forces, sinking an xAK and damaging another.
Carrier-based Zeros on naval attack punished the enemy task force with damaging strafing and bombing attacks.
Malaya:
Enemy ground forces at Butterworth/Sungei heavily bombed. Ground forces have railed from Singora to Jitra/Alor Setar and are detraining to march on Butterworth/Sungei.
DEI:
A Dutch SAG has attacked a Japanese supply convoy near Sandakan, sinking one xAK.
After resupply, the SBF forces captured Menado and Betties and Zeros promptly move-in.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Hongkong falls unexpectedly early - nice! 38th Division will prepare for Java.
Full action report:
Code: Select all
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 13, 41
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Submarine attack near Djemadja at 52,83
Japanese Ships
SS RTN Machanu
Allied Ships
xAK Hanyang, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Hanyang is sighted by SS RTN Machanu
SS RTN Machanu attacking on the surface
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Submarine attack near Tandjoengpinang at 50,85
Japanese Ships
SS RTN Vilun
Allied Ships
xAP Mijer
xAP Mijer is sighted by SS RTN Vilun
SS RTN Vilun launches 2 torpedoes at xAP Mijer
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Submarine attack near Poulo Condore Is at 60,74
Japanese Ships
xAKL Nissyo Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Stingray~
xAKL Nissyo Maru #2 is sighted by SS Stingray~
SS Stingray~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Nissyo Maru #2
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Submarine attack near Tioman Island at 52,84
Japanese Ships
SS I-153
Allied Ships
xAK Fatshan, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
xAK Fatshan is sighted by SS I-153
SS I-153 attacking on the surface
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Sub attack near Taihoku at 90,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Rakuto Maru
xAK Kasagi Maru
xAK Taito Maru
PB Kinsyo Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Sculpin~
SS Sculpin~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Rakuto Maru
Sculpin~ diving deep ....
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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ASW attack near Hengchun at 82,68
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
DD Asakaze
DD Uranami
DD Isonami
DD Tachikaze
DD Akikaze
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon~
SS Tarpon~ is sighted by escort
Tarpon~ diving deep ....
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Taihoku at 87,62
Japanese Ships
DD Karii
Allied Ships
SS Sailfish~
SS Sailfish~ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Karii
Sub escapes detection
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sandakan at 71,88, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
TB Otori
TB Hayabusa, Shell hits 1
xAK Syoka Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
xAK Rokko Maru #3
xAK Atago Maru, Shell hits 3
xAK Meiyo Maru, Shell hits 2
xAK Santos Maru #2, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
CL Java
CL Tromp
DD Evertsen
DD Van Nes
DD Van Ghent
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 28% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
CL Java engages TB Hayabusa at 1,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages xAK Santos Maru #2 at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
CL Tromp engages TB Hayabusa at 2,000 yards
CL Java engages TB Hayabusa at 2,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages xAK Santos Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
DD Van Nes engages xAK Meiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Tromp engages TB Hayabusa at 3,000 yards
CL Java engages TB Hayabusa at 3,000 yards
xAK Santos Maru #2 sunk by CL Tromp at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CL Java engages xAK Meiyo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Tromp engages xAK Atago Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages xAK Atago Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Tromp engages TB Hayabusa at 3,000 yards
CL Java engages xAK Syoka Maru at 3,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Submarine attack near Lubang at 78,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-124*
Allied Ships
xAKL Mactan, Shell hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Mactan is sighted by SS I-124*
SS I-124* attacking xAKL Mactan on the surface
SS I-124* low on gun ammo, Kishigami, Koichi breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Night Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
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Submarine attack near Oosthaven at 49,96
Japanese Ships
SS I-165
Allied Ships
xAP Kelantan~, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAP Kelantan~ is sighted by SS I-165
SS I-165 attacking on the surface
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Night Naval bombardment of Dongzhi at 87,53
Japanese Ships
PG Fushimi
PG Fushimi firing at Dongzhi
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Night Naval bombardment of Dongzhi at 87,53
Japanese Ships
PG Seta
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
PG Seta firing at 4th Guerilla Base Force
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Night Naval bombardment of Cagayan at 79,89
Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
CL Oi
CL Kitakami
Allied ground losses:
131 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Resources hits 1
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 21
Port hits 6
BB Mutsu firing at Cagayan
F1M2 Pete-Kan acting as spotter for BB Nagato
BB Nagato firing at Cagayan
CL Oi firing at Cagayan
CL Kitakami firing at Cagayan
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ASW attack near Hengchun at 83,67
Japanese Ships
xAK Meigen Maru
xAK Shinryu Maru
PB Edo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon~
SS Sturgeon~ is sighted by escort
Sturgeon~ diving deep ....
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Edo Maru attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Menado (75,99)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Saiko Maru #1
xAK Yasukawa Maru
PB Saiko Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Menado (75,99)
TF 245 troops unloading over beach at Menado, 75,99
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Invasion Support action off Menado (75,99)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Saiko Maru #1
xAK Yasukawa Maru
PB Saiko Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
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ASW attack near Soc Trang at 57,74
Japanese Ships
xAP Huso Maru
xAK Nissyu Maru
xAK Teiyo Maru #2
SC Ch-8
Allied Ships
SS KXVII
SS KXVII is sighted by escort
SC Ch-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Hengchun at 84,68
Japanese Ships
DD Sawakaze
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon~
SS Tarpon~ launches 4 torpedoes at DD Sawakaze
DD Sawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Kume-jima at 93,65
Japanese Ships
ACM #Sumanoura Maru
Allied Ships
SS Perch~
ACM #Sumanoura Maru is sighted by SS Perch~
SS Perch~ launches 2 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Kota Bharu at 51,75
Japanese Ships
DD Sagiri
DD Asagiri
xAK Asosan Maru
xAK Sado Maru
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri
Allied Ships
SS KXII
SS KXII launches 2 torpedoes at DD Sagiri
DD Amagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Soc Trang at 57,74
Japanese Ships
PB Eiko Maru
xAK Yahiko Maru #2
xAK Hokuriku Maru
xAK Ayato Maru
xAK Nanko Maru #1
xAKL Tatibana Maru #2
xAKL Kashi Maru
xAKL Kisogawa Maru
Allied Ships
SS KXVII, hits 1
SS KXVII launches 2 torpedoes at PB Eiko Maru
KXVII bottoming out ....
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 40
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
40 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 4
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 45
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 30
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
O-47A: 1 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 7 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
5 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 20
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 71,90
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E8N2 Dave x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
E8N2 Dave: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CA Houston
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x E8N2 Dave bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 72,89
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E8N2 Dave x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Tangob
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x E8N2 Dave bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 112th RAF Adv Base Force, at 50,74 (Butterworth/Sungei)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 59
Ki-30 Ann x 5
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 12
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 19
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
3 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
19 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 112th RAF Adv Base Force ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 112th RAF Adv Base Force ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 112th RAF Adv Base Force ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 112th RAF Adv Base Force ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 112th RAF Adv Base Force ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 112th RAF Adv Base Force, at 50,74 (Butterworth/Sungei)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21
Ki-32 Mary x 3
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 11
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 6
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 112th RAF Adv Base Force, at 50,74 (Butterworth/Sungei)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-30 Ann x 20
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 1
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 20
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
20 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Zamboanga at 74,87
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
OS2U-3 Kingfisher x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Atago Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x OS2U-3 Kingfisher bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Zamboanga at 74,87
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Do-24K-1 x 2
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Syoka Maru, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Do-24K-1 bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 300 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Syoka Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cebu at 80,86
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAK James Lykes, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Dai Lee, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
6 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK James Lykes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cebu at 80,86
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAK James Lykes, Shell hits 2, Bomb hits 18, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 71,90
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 1 damaged
A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
CA Houston, Bomb hits 1
CL Boise~, Shell hits 2
DD Parrott~, Shell hits 6
DD Paul Jones~, Shell hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion, at 136,98 (Wake Island)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 58
B5N2 Kate-Kankoh x 101
D3A1 Val-Kanbaku x 120
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val-Kanbaku: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
134 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (2 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
19 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
15 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
18 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
13 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
13 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
19 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
13 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
19 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 71,90
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E8N2 Dave x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
CA Houston
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x E8N2 Dave bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 30 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Casiguran at 83,76
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
PBY-4 Catalina x 13
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-4 Catalina: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
xAKL Toten Maru
xAK Kizan Maru #2
xAK Konan Maru #2, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Hokusei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x PBY-4 Catalina launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Casiguran at 83,76
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
SOC-1 Seagull x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Hokusei Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SOC-1 Seagull bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Zamboanga at 74,87
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
OS2U-3 Kingfisher x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Meiyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x OS2U-3 Kingfisher bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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ASW attack near Wake Island at 136,98
Japanese Ships
DD Hatsushimo
PB-32 (Aoi)
DD Wakaba
DD Nenohi
Allied Ships
SS Tambor~
SS Tambor~ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Hatsushimo
DD Wakaba fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatsushimo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nenohi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 178,110
Japanese Ships
SS I-7^
Allied Ships
DD Worden
DD Dewey
SS I-7^ is located by DD Worden
I-7^ diving deep ....
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-7^ eludes DD Dewey by diving deep
DD Dewey cannot reach attack position over SS I-7^
SS I-7^ eludes DD Dewey by diving deep
SS I-7^ eludes ASW attack from DD Dewey
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Suva at 132,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-10^
Allied Ships
xAK Coast Farmer
SS I-10^ is sighted by escort
I-10^ diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection
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Invasion Support action off Menado (75,99)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Saiko Maru #1
xAK Yasukawa Maru
PB Saiko Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
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Pre-Invasion action off Wake Island (136,98) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
28 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga
BB Ise
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
DD Nenohi
PB-33 (Hagi)
PB-32 (Aoi)
AMC Kongo Maru #3^
DD Wakaba
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1009 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 78 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Guns lost 13 (1 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Vehicles lost 6 (2 destroyed, 4 disabled)
BB Hyuga firing at Wake Is. NAS Base Force
BB Ise firing at W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion
W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion firing at BB Ise
BB Yamashiro firing at Wake Is. NAS Base Force
BB Fuso firing at Wake Is. NAS Base Force
DD Nenohi firing at W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion
PB-33 (Hagi) fired at enemy guns
PB-32 (Aoi) fired at enemy troops
DD Nenohi 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 Wake Island (136,98)
TF 254 troops unloading over beach at Wake Island, 136,98
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
12 troops of a SNLF Inf Squad 41 accidentally lost during unload of Maizuru 2nd SNLF /3
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Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 22014 troops, 354 guns, 232 vehicles, Assault Value = 619
Defending force 9877 troops, 144 guns, 104 vehicles, Assault Value = 168
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 964
Allied adjusted defense: 365
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Hong Kong !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
362 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Allied ground losses:
10179 casualties reported
Squads: 359 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 626 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 45 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 191 (191 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 122 (122 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 4
Assaulting units:
67th Ind.Infantry Battalion
1st Ind.Inf.Group
51ID 66th Infantry Regiment
68th Ind.Infantry Battalion
38th Division
19th Ind Engineer Regiment
20th Ind Engineer Regiment
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
2nd Mortar Battalion
5th RF Gun Battalion
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
21st Mortar Battalion
23rd Army
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
2nd RF Gun Battalion
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
Defending units:
Kowloon Brigade
Hong Kong Brigade
102nd RN Base Force
Hong Kong Fortress
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 8334 troops, 116 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Defending force 10123 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 355
Assaulting units:
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
4th Cavalry Brigade
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
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Ground combat at Wake Island (136,98)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1346 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Defending force 1623 troops, 38 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Japanese adjusted assault: 16
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Wake Island !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), disruption(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1968 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 162 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 25 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 50 (50 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 13 (13 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
Defending units:
Wake Is. NAS Base Force
W Det. 1st Marine Defense Battalion
CPNAB Det A
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Ground combat at Menado (75,99)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5033 troops, 67 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 183
Defending force 1161 troops, 16 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 35
Japanese adjusted assault: 123
Allied adjusted defense: 47
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Menado !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1300 casualties reported
Squads: 63 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 75 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 20 (20 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
22SBF Kure 1st' Naval Guard Unit
23SBF Kure 2nd' Naval Guard Unit
32SBF Sasebo 2nd' Naval Guard Unit
1st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd JNAF AF Unit
Defending units:
Manado Cdo
Dutch Civilians
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 10123 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 355
Defending force 15105 troops, 163 guns, 142 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Assaulting units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
Defending units:
4th Cavalry Brigade
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery RegimentRe: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
Thanks @M Peaston !
December 14th, 1941
Highlights: Advancing down both coasts in Malaya
Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Naga !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Butterworth/Sungei !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bukit Besi - Dungun !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarawa !!!
Langkawi is occupied by the Japanese
Doi Inthanon is occupied by the Allies
Allied ships sunk:
AM Tanager is confirmed sunk near Serasan by BB Haruna
AMc Rahman is confirmed sunk at Singapore by air
AMc Jerantut is confirmed sunk at Singapore by air
AMc Gemas is confirmed sunk at Singapore by air
YO-42 is reported to have been sunk near Bandjermasin by SS I-158
xAKL Kuala is confirmed sunk at Singapore by air
xAKL Larut is confirmed sunk at Singapore by air
xAP Hong Siang is reported to have been sunk near Oosthaven by I-165
xAK Steel Worker is reported to have been sunk near Suva by I-10^
xAK Lillian Luckenbach is reported to have been sunk near Suva by I-10^
xAK Ping Wo is reported to have been sunk near Oosthaven by I-165
xAK Mauna Loa is reported to have been sunk near Palmyra by SS RO-62
Japanese ships sunk:
xAKL Kiko Maru sunk by air at Legaspi
xAP Taizan Maru- sunk by air at Legaspi
xAP Tsingtao Maru sunk by air at Legaspi
xAK Katuragi Maru sunk by SS Swordfish~ near Wenchow
Japanese Home Islands:
Many AK-t type conversions have entered service and all unrestricted troops in the Home Islands have been moved-out and a number of restricted base forces and engineer assets have been bought out and sent to the front as well.
Central Pacific Area:
Tarawa captured, one Naval Guard unit remains available for Tabiteuea.
Wake Invasion force is reembarking under cover of KB for use elsewhere.
Southern Pacific Area:
Only submarine actions, pending arrival of KB.
PI:
Clark bombed, no CAP.
Cats and Warhawks attacked at Legaspi again, sinking three more merchant ships despite Tojos on CAP. Annoying!
Malaya:
Singers port bombed by Nells and a few ships sunk, Buffaloes on CAP held at bay by Zero escorts.
The important airbase at Butterworth/Sungei and the important resource center at Bukit Besi - Dungun captured.
DEI:
An IJN SAG patrols off Kuching to clear the area for an incoming invasion force, sinking one straggling AM fleeing the PI.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Wenchow bombarded by old armoured cruisers and bombed as well.
Minesweeping starts at Hong Kong.
Full action report:
December 14th, 1941
Highlights: Advancing down both coasts in Malaya
Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Naga !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Butterworth/Sungei !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bukit Besi - Dungun !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarawa !!!
Langkawi is occupied by the Japanese
Doi Inthanon is occupied by the Allies
Allied ships sunk:
AM Tanager is confirmed sunk near Serasan by BB Haruna
AMc Rahman is confirmed sunk at Singapore by air
AMc Jerantut is confirmed sunk at Singapore by air
AMc Gemas is confirmed sunk at Singapore by air
YO-42 is reported to have been sunk near Bandjermasin by SS I-158
xAKL Kuala is confirmed sunk at Singapore by air
xAKL Larut is confirmed sunk at Singapore by air
xAP Hong Siang is reported to have been sunk near Oosthaven by I-165
xAK Steel Worker is reported to have been sunk near Suva by I-10^
xAK Lillian Luckenbach is reported to have been sunk near Suva by I-10^
xAK Ping Wo is reported to have been sunk near Oosthaven by I-165
xAK Mauna Loa is reported to have been sunk near Palmyra by SS RO-62
Japanese ships sunk:
xAKL Kiko Maru sunk by air at Legaspi
xAP Taizan Maru- sunk by air at Legaspi
xAP Tsingtao Maru sunk by air at Legaspi
xAK Katuragi Maru sunk by SS Swordfish~ near Wenchow
Japanese Home Islands:
Many AK-t type conversions have entered service and all unrestricted troops in the Home Islands have been moved-out and a number of restricted base forces and engineer assets have been bought out and sent to the front as well.
Central Pacific Area:
Tarawa captured, one Naval Guard unit remains available for Tabiteuea.
Wake Invasion force is reembarking under cover of KB for use elsewhere.
Southern Pacific Area:
Only submarine actions, pending arrival of KB.
PI:
Clark bombed, no CAP.
Cats and Warhawks attacked at Legaspi again, sinking three more merchant ships despite Tojos on CAP. Annoying!
Malaya:
Singers port bombed by Nells and a few ships sunk, Buffaloes on CAP held at bay by Zero escorts.
The important airbase at Butterworth/Sungei and the important resource center at Bukit Besi - Dungun captured.
DEI:
An IJN SAG patrols off Kuching to clear the area for an incoming invasion force, sinking one straggling AM fleeing the PI.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Wenchow bombarded by old armoured cruisers and bombed as well.
Minesweeping starts at Hong Kong.
Full action report:
Code: Select all
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 14, 41
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TF 381 encounters mine field at Lubang (78,78)
Allied Ships
AM Finch
3 mines cleared
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Submarine attack near Oosthaven at 49,96
Japanese Ships
SS I-165
Allied Ships
xAK Ping Wo, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
xAK Ping Wo is sighted by SS I-165
SS I-165 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Ping Wo
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Submarine attack near Xiapu at 88,60
Japanese Ships
xAKL Hiyori Maru
Allied Ships
SS Sailfish~
xAKL Hiyori Maru is sighted by SS Sailfish~
SS Sailfish~ launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Hiyori Maru
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ASW attack near Soc Trang at 59,74
Japanese Ships
SC Ch-9
Allied Ships
SS Stingray~
SS Stingray~ is located by SC Ch-9
Stingray~ bottoming out ....
SC Ch-9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Pescadores at 83,63
Japanese Ships
xAK Taito Maru
xAK Kasagi Maru
PB Kinsyo Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Searaven~
SS Searaven~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Taito Maru
Searaven~ diving deep ....
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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Submarine attack near Suva at 131,161
Japanese Ships
SS I-10^
Allied Ships
xAK Lillian Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
xAK Lillian Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-10^
SS I-10^ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Lillian Luckenbach
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Serasan at 58,86, Range 11,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
BB Haruna
CA Takao
CA Atago
CA Chokai
CL Yura
CL Kinu
DD Maikaze
DD Nowaki
DD Asashio
DD Oshio
DD Michishio
DD Arashio
DD Akatsuki
DD Hibiki
Allied Ships
AM Tanager, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
Reduced sighting due to 17% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 17% moonlight: 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
DD Hibiki engages AM Tanager at 11,000 yards
BB Haruna engages AM Tanager at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
BB Haruna engages AM Tanager at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
BB Haruna engages AM Tanager at 6,000 yards
DD Oshio engages AM Tanager at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
AM Tanager sunk by BB Haruna at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima at 99,59
Japanese Ships
xAKL Somedono Maru #2, Shell hits 10
Allied Ships
SS Spearfish~
xAKL Somedono Maru #2 is sighted by SS Spearfish~
SS Spearfish~ attacking xAKL Somedono Maru #2 on the surface
Pryce, R F decides to submerge SS Spearfish~ due to damage
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Night Naval bombardment of Wenchow at 89,58
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo
CA Izumo
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Fires 1
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
CA Yakumo firing at Wenchow
CA Izumo firing at 88th Chinese Army/A Corps
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Night Naval bombardment of Wenchow at 89,58
Japanese Ships
DD Yanagi
DD Karii
DD Yanagi firing at 100th Chinese Army-/ Corps
DD Karii firing at Wenchow
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Night Naval bombardment of Dongzhi at 87,53
Japanese Ships
PG Hira
PG Futami
PG Sumida
PG Hira firing at 4th Guerilla Base Force
PG Futami firing at 4th Guerilla Base Force
PG Sumida firing at Dongzhi
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Submarine attack near Palmyra at 170,133
Japanese Ships
SS RO-62
Allied Ships
xAK Mauna Loa
xAK Mauna Loa is sighted by SS RO-62
SS RO-62 launches 2 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Wenchow at 89,60
Japanese Ships
xAK Katuragi Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Swordfish~
xAK Katuragi Maru is sighted by SS Swordfish~
SS Swordfish~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Katuragi Maru
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Submarine attack near Oosthaven at 49,96
Japanese Ships
SS I-165
Allied Ships
xAP Van Cloon, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
xAP Van Cloon is sighted by SS I-165
SS I-165 launches 2 torpedoes at xAP Van Cloon
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Submarine attack near Bandjermasin at 61,102
Japanese Ships
SS I-157
Allied Ships
xAP Candesa
SS I-157 is sighted by xAP Candesa
SS I-157 launches 6 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 178,110
Japanese Ships
SS I-7^
Allied Ships
DD Dewey
DD MacDonough
SS I-7^ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Dewey
I-7^ diving deep ....
DD MacDonough fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD MacDonough fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD MacDonough fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD MacDonough fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD MacDonough attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-7^ eludes DD MacDonough by diving deep
DD MacDonough cannot establish contact with SS I-7^
DD MacDonough cannot establish contact with SS I-7^
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Bandjermasin at 61,102
Japanese Ships
SS I-158
Allied Ships
xAP Candesa
xAP Candesa is sighted by SS I-158
SS I-158 launches 2 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Malita at 80,94
Japanese Ships
DD Kuroshio
DD Hayashio
DD Natsushio
Allied Ships
SS Snapper~
SS Snapper~ launches 4 torpedoes at DD Kuroshio
Snapper~ diving deep ....
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Natsushio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 238 encounters mine field at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Ships
DMS W-18
DMS W-16
DMS W-15
63 mines cleared
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Submarine attack near Suva at 132,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-10^
Allied Ships
xAK Steel Worker, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
xAK Steel Worker is sighted by SS I-10^
SS I-10^ attacking xAK Steel Worker on the surface
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Submarine attack near Bandjermasin at 61,102
Japanese Ships
SS I-158
Allied Ships
YO-42, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
YO-42 is sighted by SS I-158
SS I-158 launches 2 torpedoes at YO-42
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Morning Air attack on Legaspi , at 82,82
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E7K2 Alf x 2
Ki-44 Tojo x 9
Allied aircraft
P-40B Warhawk x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
E7K2 Alf: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
Natori with E7K2 Alf (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 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Kuma with E7K2 Alf (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 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
47th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-44 Tojo (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 5 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 21
G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 13
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 16
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
AMc Jerantut, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AMc Rahman, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AMc Gemas, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
MMS-51
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAF~ with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
No.488 Sqn RAF' with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 6
G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 13
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
HDML-1062
HDML-1063
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAF~ with Buffalo I (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 10120 and 19120.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (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 25000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.488 Sqn RAF' with Buffalo I (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 45
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 25
No Japanese losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21
Ki-30 Ann x 31
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
21 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on 112th RAF Adv Base Force, at 50,74 (Butterworth/Sungei)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 67
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 12
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
239 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
6 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 50,74 (Butterworth/Sungei)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 21
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 22
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 13
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
13 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 112th RAF Adv Base Force ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 112th RAF Adv Base Force ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 112th RAF Adv Base Force ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 112th RAF Adv Base Force, at 50,74 (Butterworth/Sungei)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 41
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
14 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
17 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 112th RAF Adv Base Force ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 112th RAF Adv Base Force ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 112th RAF Adv Base Force ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 82,82
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 Tojo x 6
Allied aircraft
PBY-4 Catalina x 16
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-4 Catalina: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
xAP Taizan Maru-, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Kiko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Josho Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PBY-4 Catalina launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
10 x PBY-4 Catalina launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-44 Tojo (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 10000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 62 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Groot Natoena at 57,84
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 9
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 3 damaged
Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
BB Haruna
DD Akatsuki
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson I bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 2x250 lb GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on Laoag , at 81,72
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 16
Allied aircraft
P-35A x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-35A: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
24th Sentai with Ki-27b Nate-Setsu (5 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 82,82
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 Tojo x 5
Allied aircraft
SOC-1 Seagull x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-44 Tojo (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 7810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 21
G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 13
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 2 destroyed
Allied Ships
xAKL Kuala, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Larut, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
No.453 Sqn RAF~ with Buffalo I (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 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
No.488 Sqn RAF' with Buffalo I (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Training flight from No.243 Sqn RAF has been caught up in attack
Training flight from No.488 Sqn RAF' has been caught up in attack
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 82,82
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 Tojo x 3
Allied aircraft
PBY-4 Catalina x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-4 Catalina: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
xAP Dairen Maru
PB Kantori Maru
xAK Iwaki Maru #1
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x PBY-4 Catalina launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
6 x PBY-4 Catalina launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-44 Tojo (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 82,82
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 Tojo x 1
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 8
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAP Keihuku Maru #1, Shell hits 6
xAP Tsingtao Maru, Shell hits 3, Bomb hits 2, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet *
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-44 Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 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 24 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 82,82
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 Tojo x 1
Allied aircraft
SOC-1 Seagull x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
SOC-1 Seagull: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
xAP Hoten Maru #1, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SOC-1 Seagull bombing from 2000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-44 Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 82,82
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 7
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAP Tsingtao Maru, Shell hits 1, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAP Ussuri Maru
xAP Dairen Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet *
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Groot Natoena at 57,84
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 7
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
CL Yura
BB Haruna
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Hudson I bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 2x250 lb GP Bombs
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Submarine attack near Oosthaven at 49,96
Japanese Ships
SS I-165
Allied Ships
xAP Hong Siang, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
xAP Hong Siang is sighted by SS I-165
SS I-165 attacking xAP Hong Siang on the surface
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Submarine attack near Serasan at 58,86
Japanese Ships
SS RTN Sinsamudar
Allied Ships
xAK John Lykes, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK John Lykes is sighted by SS RTN Sinsamudar
SS RTN Sinsamudar launches 2 torpedoes
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Sub attack near Palmyra at 170,133
Japanese Ships
SS RO-62
Allied Ships
xAK Mauna Loa, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Mauna Loa is sighted by SS RO-62
SS RO-62 attacking on the surface
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Amphibious Assault at Tarawa (136,128)
TF 447 troops unloading over beach at Tarawa, 136,128
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Ground combat at Naga (81,81)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2190 troops, 4 guns, 112 vehicles, Assault Value = 78
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 56
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 56 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Naga !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
8th Tank Regiment
16ID 16th Recon Regiment
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Ground combat at Butterworth/Sungei (50,74)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2552 troops, 9 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 137
Defending force 1489 troops, 21 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 50
Japanese adjusted assault: 70
Allied adjusted defense: 13
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Butterworth/Sungei !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
512 casualties reported
Squads: 29 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 44 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
55ID II./143rd Inf Battalion
5ID 5th Recon Regiment
2TD 6th Tank Regiment
Defending units:
5/14th Punjab Battalion
3rd SSVF~ Battalion
112th RAF Adv Base Force
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Ground combat at Bukit Besi - Dungun (52,77)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1169 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 143
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 27
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 27 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bukit Besi - Dungun !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
18ID 56th Infantry Regiment
18ID 12th Engineer Regiment
18ID 18th Mountain Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 8334 troops, 116 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Defending force 10118 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 355
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
4th Cavalry Brigade
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
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Ground combat at Tarawa (136,128)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1229 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 106
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 106 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarawa !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+)
Assaulting units:
52nd Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 10110 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 354
Defending force 15117 troops, 163 guns, 142 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Assaulting units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
Defending units:
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
4th Cavalry Brigade
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment-
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
December 15th, 1941
Highlights: Several working Mk 14 torpedoes found in the USN submarine service - how is that possible?
Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Iligan (Mindanao)
Palanan (Luzon) is occupied by the Japanese
Allied ships sunk:
PG Oahu (PR-6) is confirmed sunk by BB Haruna near Singkawang
PG Luzon (PR-7) is confirmed sunk by BB Haruna near Singkawang
xAKL Bicol, xAKL Bohol II and xAKL Emillia confirmed sunk by surface action near Loewoek
Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Eihuku Maru #1 sunk by SS Sargo~ near Cam Ranh Bay
xAK Daigen Maru #1 sunk by SS Searaven~ near Pescadores
PI:
DD Pillsbury~ encounters mine field at San Jose (Mindoro), Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS S-39~ torpedoed CL Kuma at Legaspi, the ship suffered 40 float (34 major) and disbands into the port for temporary repairs.
Malaya:
Singers swept, one Zero, one Oscar and five Buffalos downed.
Enemy troops at Taiping bombed.
DEI:
The build-up of Menado is slower than expected due to the presence of enemy capital ships in the area, which means the reinforcing Air HQ, base and construction troops had to wait for heavy escorting forces becoming available (AKEs have just arrived at Palau from the Home Islands to replenish ammo supplies). As soon as Menado can operate torpedo planes, the expansion will resume.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Wenchow bombed, but the designated ground forces for its capture are still healing disabled devices at Shanghai.
Other remarks:
BB Yamato arrived at Hiroshima/Kure+, but gunnery trials have revealed accuracy problems in the fire control swstems - the behemoth has been sent back to the yards for correction and won't be available for several months.
Full action report:
Highlights: Several working Mk 14 torpedoes found in the USN submarine service - how is that possible?
Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Iligan (Mindanao)
Palanan (Luzon) is occupied by the Japanese
Allied ships sunk:
PG Oahu (PR-6) is confirmed sunk by BB Haruna near Singkawang
PG Luzon (PR-7) is confirmed sunk by BB Haruna near Singkawang
xAKL Bicol, xAKL Bohol II and xAKL Emillia confirmed sunk by surface action near Loewoek
Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Eihuku Maru #1 sunk by SS Sargo~ near Cam Ranh Bay
xAK Daigen Maru #1 sunk by SS Searaven~ near Pescadores
PI:
DD Pillsbury~ encounters mine field at San Jose (Mindoro), Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS S-39~ torpedoed CL Kuma at Legaspi, the ship suffered 40 float (34 major) and disbands into the port for temporary repairs.
Malaya:
Singers swept, one Zero, one Oscar and five Buffalos downed.
Enemy troops at Taiping bombed.
DEI:
The build-up of Menado is slower than expected due to the presence of enemy capital ships in the area, which means the reinforcing Air HQ, base and construction troops had to wait for heavy escorting forces becoming available (AKEs have just arrived at Palau from the Home Islands to replenish ammo supplies). As soon as Menado can operate torpedo planes, the expansion will resume.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Wenchow bombed, but the designated ground forces for its capture are still healing disabled devices at Shanghai.
Other remarks:
BB Yamato arrived at Hiroshima/Kure+, but gunnery trials have revealed accuracy problems in the fire control swstems - the behemoth has been sent back to the yards for correction and won't be available for several months.
Full action report:
Code: Select all
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 15, 41
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TF 381 encounters mine field at Lubang (78,78)
Allied Ships
AM Finch
5 mines cleared
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Submarine attack near Bandjermasin at 62,101
Japanese Ships
SS I-157
Allied Ships
xAPc Bohol, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
xAPc Bohol is sighted by SS I-157
SS I-157 attacking on the surface
SS I-157 low on gun ammo, Nakajima, Sakae breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Submarine attack near Taihoku at 88,61
Japanese Ships
xAKL Yanagigawa
Allied Ships
SS Swordfish~
xAKL Yanagigawa is sighted by SS Swordfish~
SS Swordfish~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Yanagigawa
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Singkawang at 55,87, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
BB Haruna
CA Takao
CA Atago
CA Chokai
CL Yura
CL Kinu
DD Maikaze
DD Nowaki
DD Asashio
DD Oshio
DD Michishio
DD Arashio
DD Akatsuki
DD Hibiki
Allied Ships
PG Oahu (PR-6), Shell hits 8, and is sunk
PG Luzon (PR-7), Shell hits 9, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Low visibility due to Rain with 10% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 10% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
CA Chokai engages PG Luzon (PR-7) at 2,000 yards
BB Haruna engages PG Oahu (PR-6) at 2,000 yards
DD Arashio engages PG Oahu (PR-6) at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
BB Haruna engages PG Luzon (PR-7) at 3,000 yards
Massive explosion on PG Luzon (PR-7)
BB Kongo engages PG Luzon (PR-7) at 3,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages PG Oahu (PR-6) at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
PG Luzon (PR-7) sunk by BB Haruna at 2,000 yards
PG Oahu (PR-6) sunk by BB Haruna at 2,000 yards
PG Oahu (PR-6) sunk by BB Haruna at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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TF 638 encounters mine field at San Jose (Mindoro) (78,80)
Allied Ships
DD Pillsbury~, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 176,113
Japanese Ships
SS I-7^
Allied Ships
DD Allen
DD Schley
SS I-7^ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Allen
I-7^ diving deep ....
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Kota Bharu at 51,75
Allied Ships
SS KXII
SS KXII is sighted by escort
KXII bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Night Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 5 damaged
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
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Night Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 66,74
Japanese Ships
DD Murasame
DD Hatakaze
Allied Ships
SS Saury~
SS Saury~ launches 4 torpedoes at DD Murasame
Saury~ diving deep ....
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Batan Island at 84,70
Japanese Ships
SC Ch-14
SC Ch-15
Allied Ships
SS Salmon~
SS Salmon~ launches 2 torpedoes at SC Ch-14
SC Ch-15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Legaspi at 82,82
Japanese Ships
CL Kuma, Torpedo hits 1
DD Yukikaze
xAP Dairen Maru
DD Yamagumo
Allied Ships
SS S-39~
SS S-39~ launches 4 torpedoes at CL Kuma
S-39~ bottoming out ....
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yamagumo cannot establish contact with SS S-39~
SS S-39~ eludes ASW attack from DD Yamagumo
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 176,113
Japanese Ships
SS I-7^
Allied Ships
DD Dewey
DD MacDonough
SS I-7^ is located by DD Dewey
I-7^ diving deep ....
DD MacDonough fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD MacDonough fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD MacDonough fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD MacDonough fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD MacDonough fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Amoy at 84,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Kinkasan Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Searaven~
xAK Kinkasan Maru #2 is sighted by SS Searaven~
SS Searaven~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kinkasan Maru #2
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TF 638 encounters mine field at San Jose (Mindoro) (78,80)
Allied Ships
PG Isabel
2 mines cleared
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Loewoek at 73,102, Range 14,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
CL Nagara
CL Tama
CL Kiso
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Shigure
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze
DD Yugure
DD Ariake
DD Fubuki
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
xAKL Bicol, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
xAKL Bohol II, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
xAKL Emillia, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAKL Emillia at 10,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages xAKL Emillia at 10,000 yards
CL Nagara engages xAKL Emillia at 10,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL Emillia
DD Fubuki engages xAKL Emillia at 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAKL Emillia at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Kumano engages xAKL Emillia at 7,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages xAKL Bicol at 7,000 yards
xAKL Emillia sunk by CL Nagara at 7,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages xAKL Bicol at 7,000 yards
DD Fubuki collides with DD Shirayuki at 73 , 102
xAKL Bicol sunk by CA Suzuya at 7,000 yards
DD Ariake engages xAKL Bohol II at 7,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAKL Bohol II at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CA Kumano engages xAKL Bohol II at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
xAKL Bohol II sunk by CA Kumano at 6,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 13
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 38
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 2 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 6000 feet
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 8 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAF~ with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 6 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
No.488 Sqn RAF' with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 7 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 22
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ia Oscar: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (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 25000 , scrambling fighters between 21000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
No.488 Sqn RAF' with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 21000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 21000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAF~ with Buffalo I (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 25000 , scrambling fighters between 22000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 31
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 5
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 22040.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
No.488 Sqn RAF' with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 20040.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 3
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 6000 feet
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (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 25000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 6000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 4
Ki-30 Ann x 10
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
6 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
4 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 17
Ki-30 Ann x 10
No Japanese losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
6 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 49,75 (Taiping)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 44
Ki-32 Mary x 6
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 42
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
8 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
20 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
22 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
6 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 11
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 49,75 (Taiping)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 13
Ki-30 Ann x 21
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 49,75 (Taiping)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 17
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 6
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 8
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-43-Ia Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
8 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 49,75 (Taiping)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 49,75 (Taiping)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 82,82
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 Tojo x 4
Allied aircraft
PBY-4 Catalina x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-4 Catalina: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-44 Tojo (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Laoag , at 81,72
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 15
Allied aircraft
P-35A x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
24th Sentai with Ki-27b Nate-Setsu (5 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
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ASW attack near Legaspi at 82,82
Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
DD Yukikaze
xAP Dairen Maru
DD Yamagumo
Allied Ships
SS S-39~, hits 3
SS S-39~ launches 4 torpedoes at CL Kuma
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yamagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Yamagumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yamagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Yamagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Yamagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Yamagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Yamagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Pescadores at 85,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Daigen Maru #1, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Searaven~
xAK Daigen Maru #1 is sighted by SS Searaven~
SS Searaven~ attacking xAK Daigen Maru #1 on the surface
Aylward, T C decides to submerge SS Searaven~ due to damage
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 176,113
Japanese Ships
SS I-7^
Allied Ships
DD Chew
DD Schley
SS I-7^ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Chew
I-7^ diving deep ....
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-7^ eludes DD Schley by diving deep
DD Schley cannot establish contact with SS I-7^
SS I-7^ eludes ASW attack from DD Schley
DD Schley cannot establish contact with SS I-7^
DD Schley attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-7^ eludes ASW attack from DD Schley
SS I-7^ eludes DD Schley by diving deep
DD Schley loses contact with SS I-7^
SS I-7^ eludes DD Schley by diving deep
DD Schley attacking submerged sub ....
DD Schley is out of ASW ammo
DD Schley is out of ASW ammo
DD Schley is out of ASW ammo
DD Schley is out of ASW ammo
DD Schley is out of ASW ammo
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Wake Island at 136,98
Japanese Ships
DD Wakaba
PB-33 (Hagi)
PB-32 (Aoi)
DD Hatsushimo
DD Nenohi
Allied Ships
SS Tambor~
SS Tambor~ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Wakaba
Tambor~ bottoming out ....
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsushimo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nenohi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73
Japanese Ships
xAK Eihuku Maru #1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PB Nako Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Sargo~
SS Sargo~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Eihuku Maru #1
Sargo~ diving deep ....
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Amphibious Assault at Kudat (69,86)
TF 256 troops unloading over beach at Kudat, 69,86
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 2nd Sasebo Coy SNLF /4
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Ground combat at 51,76 (near Kota Bharu)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1446 troops, 4 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
Defending force 597 troops, 8 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 34
Allied adjusted defense: 4
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
168 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
18ID 22nd Recon Regiment
Defending units:
3rd ISF~ Base Force
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 8334 troops, 116 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Defending force 10115 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 354
Assaulting units:
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
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Ground combat at Iligan (78,89)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1343 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 59
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 59 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Iligan !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 3rd SNLF
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 10115 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 354
Defending force 15141 troops, 163 guns, 142 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Assaulting units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
Defending units:
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment-
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
December 16th, 1941
Highlights: Naval slugfest near Menado
Bases lost or won:
Baler (Luzon) is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Taiping (Malaya)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tacurong (Mindanao)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kudat (Borneo)
Allied ships sunk:
CL Java is confirmed sunk by CL Kiso near Gorontalo
CL De Ruyter is confirmed sunk by CA Mikuma near Gorontal
DD Piet Hein is confirmed sunk near Gorontalo
DD Kortenaer is confirmed sunk near Gorontalo
DD Evertsen is confirmed sunk near Gorontalo
DD Witte de With is confirmed sunk near Gorontalo
DD Banckert is confirmed sunk by CA Mikuma near Gorontalo
CA Houston is confirmed sunk near Menado
DD Stewart is confirmed sunk by DD Yuzuki near Menado
TK Manatawny is reported to have been sunk by SS I-156 near Balikpapan
xAK Katrina Luckenbach is reported to have been sunk by SS I-5near San Francisco
xAK Meigs is reported to have been sunk SS I-10^ near Suva
TK Iris is reported to have been sunk near Toboali on Dec 08, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
AV Sanuki Maru #1 sunk by SS Stingray~ near Poulo Condore Is.
CA Kinugasa sinks near Menado
CL Kashima^ sinks near Menado
DD Uzuki sinks near Menado
DD Arashi sinks near Gorontalo
PB Keijo Maru sinks near Menado
PB Kosin Maru #3 sinks near Menado
PB Choko Maru #2 sunk by CL Boise~ near Menado
xAK Kazan Maru sinks near Menado
xAK Daijukyo Maru sinks near Menado
xAK Kunitu Maru sinks near Menado
PI:
Clark Field bombed again to suppress fort construction, no CAP although recon sees fighters at Manila. The US fighters are being used in naval strikes, probably a more effective use than CAP.
Main Luzon invasion force finally gathering at Takao.
Main Mindanao invasion force one day away from the target.
Malaya:
Singers airbase bombed again by the IJNAF, no CAP. IJAAF bombs ground forces at Taiping in support of the Recon Rgt and Tank Rgt spearheading the advance down the West Coast. Construction units are busy improving the transport infrastructure (by expanding ports in order to raise the supply cap) to supply the front, but it is slow progress.
DEI:
Looks like the build-up of Menado gets delayed further. The ABDA Fleet has made a stab at Menando. First two Dutch TFs got intercepted by the IJN covering force and roughly handled, but the two long daylight battles consumed most of the ammo. Then a USN SAG managed to avoid the covering force and hit the convoy unloading at Menando. The close escort put up quite a fight but could not prevent heavy damage to the convoy, it is likely that more ships will burn up and sink. A lot of damaged IJN ships low on ammo will try to flee to safety as naval search has spotted more enemy TFs approaching, most likely Force Z. The two groups of Betties at Menando did nothing, although the size 2 airbase is operational, in 'white' supply and has enough AV support. No torps available yet but even some bombing runs may have helped. Might be the weather.
On Borneo, troops have landed at Kuching.
Other remarks:
RADM Matsuyama, Mitsu has been KILLED aboard CA Kinugasa
Full action report:
Highlights: Naval slugfest near Menado
Bases lost or won:
Baler (Luzon) is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Taiping (Malaya)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tacurong (Mindanao)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kudat (Borneo)
Allied ships sunk:
CL Java is confirmed sunk by CL Kiso near Gorontalo
CL De Ruyter is confirmed sunk by CA Mikuma near Gorontal
DD Piet Hein is confirmed sunk near Gorontalo
DD Kortenaer is confirmed sunk near Gorontalo
DD Evertsen is confirmed sunk near Gorontalo
DD Witte de With is confirmed sunk near Gorontalo
DD Banckert is confirmed sunk by CA Mikuma near Gorontalo
CA Houston is confirmed sunk near Menado
DD Stewart is confirmed sunk by DD Yuzuki near Menado
TK Manatawny is reported to have been sunk by SS I-156 near Balikpapan
xAK Katrina Luckenbach is reported to have been sunk by SS I-5near San Francisco
xAK Meigs is reported to have been sunk SS I-10^ near Suva
TK Iris is reported to have been sunk near Toboali on Dec 08, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
AV Sanuki Maru #1 sunk by SS Stingray~ near Poulo Condore Is.
CA Kinugasa sinks near Menado
CL Kashima^ sinks near Menado
DD Uzuki sinks near Menado
DD Arashi sinks near Gorontalo
PB Keijo Maru sinks near Menado
PB Kosin Maru #3 sinks near Menado
PB Choko Maru #2 sunk by CL Boise~ near Menado
xAK Kazan Maru sinks near Menado
xAK Daijukyo Maru sinks near Menado
xAK Kunitu Maru sinks near Menado
PI:
Clark Field bombed again to suppress fort construction, no CAP although recon sees fighters at Manila. The US fighters are being used in naval strikes, probably a more effective use than CAP.
Main Luzon invasion force finally gathering at Takao.
Main Mindanao invasion force one day away from the target.
Malaya:
Singers airbase bombed again by the IJNAF, no CAP. IJAAF bombs ground forces at Taiping in support of the Recon Rgt and Tank Rgt spearheading the advance down the West Coast. Construction units are busy improving the transport infrastructure (by expanding ports in order to raise the supply cap) to supply the front, but it is slow progress.
DEI:
Looks like the build-up of Menado gets delayed further. The ABDA Fleet has made a stab at Menando. First two Dutch TFs got intercepted by the IJN covering force and roughly handled, but the two long daylight battles consumed most of the ammo. Then a USN SAG managed to avoid the covering force and hit the convoy unloading at Menando. The close escort put up quite a fight but could not prevent heavy damage to the convoy, it is likely that more ships will burn up and sink. A lot of damaged IJN ships low on ammo will try to flee to safety as naval search has spotted more enemy TFs approaching, most likely Force Z. The two groups of Betties at Menando did nothing, although the size 2 airbase is operational, in 'white' supply and has enough AV support. No torps available yet but even some bombing runs may have helped. Might be the weather.
On Borneo, troops have landed at Kuching.
Other remarks:
RADM Matsuyama, Mitsu has been KILLED aboard CA Kinugasa
Full action report:
Code: Select all
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 16, 41
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TF 381 encounters mine field at Lubang (78,78)
Allied Ships
AM Finch
7 mines cleared
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TF 210 encounters mine field at Shenzhen (78,60)
Japanese Ships
DD Inazuma
TB Kasasagi
E Hashidate
PG Saga
5 mines cleared
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Submarine attack near Taihoku at 88,62
Japanese Ships
xAKL Yuki Maru
Allied Ships
SS Swordfish~
xAKL Yuki Maru is sighted by SS Swordfish~
SS Swordfish~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Yuki Maru
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Sub attack near Balikpapan at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-156
Allied Ships
DD Edsall~
DD Whipple~
DD John D Edwards~
SS I-156 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Edsall~
DD Whipple~ fails to find sub and abandons search
DD John D Edwards~ fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Laoag at 80,71
Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #11
Allied Ships
SS S-40~
SS S-40~ is located by PB Kyo Maru #11
PB Kyo Maru #11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Balikpapan at 65,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-157
Allied Ships
DD Van Ghent
SS I-157 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Van Ghent
I-157 diving deep ....
DD Van Ghent attacking submerged sub ....
DD Van Ghent loses contact with SS I-157
DD Van Ghent loses contact with SS I-157
DD Van Ghent fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Van Ghent fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Van Ghent fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Van Ghent fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Saishu To at 98,56
Japanese Ships
xAK Kiyama Maru
Allied Ships
SS Sealion~
xAK Kiyama Maru is sighted by SS Sealion~
SS Sealion~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kiyama Maru
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ASW attack near Menado at 75,99
Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze
CA Kumano
CA Suzuya
CA Ashigara
CL Tama
DD Arashi
DD Suzukaze
DD Umikaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Yamakaze
Allied Ships
SS KIX, hits 1
SS KIX launches 2 torpedoes at DD Hagikaze
KIX bottoming out ....
DD Suzukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Umikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Suzukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Suzukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Suzukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Suzukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Suzukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Suzukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Suzukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near San Francisco at 216,70
Japanese Ships
SS I-5
Allied Ships
xAK Katrina Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Katrina Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-5
SS I-5 attacking on the surface
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ASW attack near Pago Pago at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-68
Allied Ships
AM Kingfisher
SS RO-68 is sighted by escort
RO-68 bottoming out ....
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Menado at 75,99
Japanese Ships
DD Yukaze
Allied Ships
SS KIX
SS KIX is sighted by escort
KIX bottoming out ....
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Dongzhi at 87,53
Japanese Ships
PG Hozu
PG Katata
PG Hozu firing at 4th Guerilla/B Corps
PG Katata firing at 4th Guerilla Base Force
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Night Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
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Submarine attack near Suva at 132,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-10^
Allied Ships
xAK Meigs, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Meigs is sighted by SS I-10^
SS I-10^ attacking xAK Meigs on the surface
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Submarine attack near Balikpapan at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-156
Allied Ships
TK Manatawny, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Manatawny is sighted by SS I-156
SS I-156 launches 4 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Xiapu at 88,60
Japanese Ships
xAK Meiu Maru
Allied Ships
SS Sailfish~
xAK Meiu Maru is sighted by SS Sailfish~
SS Sailfish~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Meiu Maru
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Sub attack near Wenchow at 89,60
Japanese Ships
xAKL Sakae Maru
Allied Ships
SS Swordfish~
xAKL Sakae Maru is sighted by SS Swordfish~
SS Swordfish~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Sakae Maru
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Submarine attack near Poulo Condore Is at 61,74
Japanese Ships
AV Sanuki Maru #1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Stingray~
AV Sanuki Maru #1 is sighted by SS Stingray~
SS Stingray~ launches 4 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Kuching at 58,87
Japanese Ships
DD Maikaze
BB Haruna
CA Chokai
DD Asashio
DD Hibiki
DD Akatsuki
DD Arashio
DD Michishio
Allied Ships
SS O19*
SS O19* launches 2 torpedoes at DD Maikaze
O19* bottoming out ....
DD Hibiki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Michishio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Gorontalo at 73,98, Range 21,000 Yards
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
C.XI-W: 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 2, on fire
CA Kumano
CL Nagara
CL Tama
CL Kiso
DD Arashi, Shell hits 1
DD Hagikaze
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Shigure
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Umikaze, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Suzukaze
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
CL De Ruyter, Shell hits 18, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Piet Hein, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
DD Kortenaer, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
DD Witte de With, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
DD Banckert, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 21,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
CA Kumano engages CL De Ruyter at 21,000 yards
CL De Ruyter engages CA Suzuya at 21,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD Kortenaer at 21,000 yards
CL Kiso engages CL De Ruyter at 21,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL De Ruyter at 21,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages DD Kortenaer at 21,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Piet Hein at 21,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Piet Hein at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL De Ruyter at 16,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages DD Banckert at 16,000 yards
CL De Ruyter engages CA Mikuma at 16,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Kortenaer at 16,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL De Ruyter at 16,000 yards
CL De Ruyter engages CL Tama at 16,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL De Ruyter at 16,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD Kortenaer at 16,000 yards
DD Piet Hein engages DD Umikaze at 16,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Kortenaer at 16,000 yards
Lacomble, E E B orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CA Kumano engages CL De Ruyter at 12,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages CL De Ruyter at 12,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages CL De Ruyter at 12,000 yards
DD Kortenaer engages DD Umikaze at 12,000 yards
CL De Ruyter engages CA Ashigara at 12,000 yards
CL De Ruyter engages CL Kiso at 12,000 yards
CL Tama engages CL De Ruyter at 12,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages DD Piet Hein at 12,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Piet Hein at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL De Ruyter engages CA Kumano at 9,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages CL De Ruyter at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Witte de With at 9,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Kortenaer at 9,000 yards
DD Piet Hein engages DD Yamakaze at 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages CL De Ruyter at 9,000 yards
CL Tama engages CL De Ruyter at 9,000 yards
CA Kumano engages CL De Ruyter at 9,000 yards
CL De Ruyter engages CA Suzuya at 9,000 yards
CL De Ruyter sunk by CA Mikuma at 9,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD Piet Hein at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Banckert at 9,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Kortenaer at 9,000 yards
DD Arashi engages DD Banckert at 9,000 yards
Lacomble, E E B orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Banckert at 10,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
Magazine explodes on DD Banckert
DD Banckert sunk by CA Mikuma at 10,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages DD Kortenaer at 10,000 yards
DD Kortenaer engages DD Arashi at 10,000 yards
CA Kumano engages DD Kortenaer at 10,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
CL Kiso engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
DD Arashi engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CA Kumano engages DD Witte de With at 11,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages DD Witte de With at 11,000 yards
CA Mogami engages DD Witte de With at 11,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD Witte de With at 11,000 yards
DD Kortenaer engages DD Yamakaze at 11,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages DD Witte de With at 11,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages DD Witte de With at 11,000 yards
DD Kortenaer engages DD Umikaze at 11,000 yards
CA Mogami engages DD Witte de With at 11,000 yards
CL Tama engages DD Witte de With at 11,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Kortenaer at 11,000 yards
DD Arashi engages DD Witte de With at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Kumano engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
CA Mogami engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
DD Kortenaer engages DD Hatsuyuki at 10,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages DD Kortenaer at 10,000 yards
CA Kumano engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
DD Kortenaer engages DD Suzukaze at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
CL Nagara engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages DD Witte de With at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages DD Witte de With at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Kortenaer at 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages DD Witte de With at 9,000 yards
CL Nagara engages DD Witte de With at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CA Kumano engages DD Witte de With at 11,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Kortenaer at 11,000 yards
CL Kiso engages DD Witte de With at 11,000 yards
CL Tama engages DD Witte de With at 11,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Kortenaer at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
DD Arashi engages DD Witte de With at 14,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages DD Witte de With at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CA Kumano engages DD Witte de With at 15,000 yards
DD Kortenaer engages DD Umikaze at 15,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages DD Witte de With at 15,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages DD Witte de With at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CA Kumano engages DD Witte de With at 14,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages DD Witte de With at 14,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages DD Witte de With at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Kortenaer at 13,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Kortenaer at 13,000 yards
DD Kortenaer engages DD Shigure at 13,000 yards
DD Witte de With engages DD Arashi at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Kortenaer engages DD Hatsuyuki at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD Kortenaer engages DD Kawakaze at 12,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages DD Kortenaer at 12,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Kortenaer at 12,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages DD Kortenaer at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
CA Kumano engages DD Kortenaer at 16,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Kortenaer at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards
CA Kumano engages DD Kortenaer at 20,000 yards
Range increases to 22,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards
CA Kumano engages DD Kortenaer at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
CA Kumano engages DD Kortenaer at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CA Kumano engages DD Kortenaer at 13,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD Kortenaer at 13,000 yards
DD Kortenaer engages DD Umikaze at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
CA Kumano engages DD Kortenaer at 18,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Gorontalo at 73,98, Range 21,000 Yards
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
C.XI-W: 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 3, on fire
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 1
CA Suzuya, heavy fires
CA Kumano, Shell hits 1
CL Nagara
CL Tama
CL Kiso
DD Arashi, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Hagikaze, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Shigure, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Yamakaze, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze, heavy fires
DD Suzukaze
DD Hatsuyuki, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
CL Java, Shell hits 38, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CL Tromp, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
DD Evertsen, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
DD Van Nes, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Van Ghent, Shell hits 5, on fire
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 21,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL Tromp at 21,000 yards
CL Java engages CA Ashigara at 21,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD Van Ghent at 21,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL Java at 21,000 yards
DD Van Nes engages DD Arashi at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
CA Kumano engages CL Java at 17,000 yards
CL Java engages CA Suzuya at 17,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Arashi at 17,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Java at 17,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages DD Evertsen at 17,000 yards
CL Kiso engages CL Java at 17,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Van Nes at 17,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages DD Van Nes at 17,000 yards
van Straelen, Ph B orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CA Kumano engages CL Java at 13,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL Java at 13,000 yards
CL Java engages CA Mikuma at 13,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Java at 13,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Evertsen at 13,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Java at 13,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages DD Evertsen at 13,000 yards
DD Arashi engages DD Evertsen at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CA Kumano engages CL Java at 14,000 yards
CL Java engages CA Suzuya at 14,000 yards
CL Java engages CA Mikuma at 14,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Tromp at 14,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL Java at 14,000 yards
CL Kiso engages CL Java at 14,000 yards
DD Van Nes engages DD Hatsuyuki at 14,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Yamakaze at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CL Tromp engages CA Ashigara at 13,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages CL Java at 13,000 yards
CA Mogami engages DD Van Nes at 13,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD Evertsen at 13,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages DD Van Ghent at 13,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Shigure at 13,000 yards
van Straelen, Ph B orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL Tromp at 15,000 yards
CL Java engages CA Suzuya at 15,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Shiratsuyu at 15,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Java at 15,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages DD Evertsen at 15,000 yards
CL Java engages CL Tama at 15,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Van Nes at 15,000 yards
DD Van Nes engages DD Yamakaze at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
CL Java engages CA Kumano at 16,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Java at 16,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Yamakaze at 16,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Java at 16,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Yamakaze at 16,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Java at 16,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages DD Evertsen at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL Tromp at 14,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL Java at 14,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Yamakaze at 14,000 yards
CL Java engages CA Mogami at 14,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Shiratsuyu at 14,000 yards
CL Tama engages CL Java at 14,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Evertsen at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CL Java engages CA Kumano at 12,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages CL Java at 12,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages DD Van Ghent at 12,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Tromp at 12,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL Java at 12,000 yards
CL Java engages CL Tama at 12,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Hatsuyuki at 12,000 yards
DD Van Nes engages DD Suzukaze at 12,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Evertsen at 12,000 yards
DD Arashi engages DD Van Nes at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Kumano engages CL Java at 10,000 yards
CL Java engages CA Suzuya at 10,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Yamakaze at 10,000 yards
CL Java engages CA Ashigara at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages CL Java at 10,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Java at 10,000 yards
DD Van Nes engages DD Hatsuyuki at 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Van Ghent at 10,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Van Ghent at 10,000 yards
DD Van Nes engages DD Shiratsuyu at 10,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Hagikaze at 10,000 yards
DD Arashi engages DD Van Nes at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Java engages CA Kumano at 7,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages CL Java at 7,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Hagikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages DD Van Nes at 7,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL Java at 7,000 yards
CL Java sunk by CL Kiso at 7,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages DD Van Nes at 7,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Suzukaze at 7,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Van Ghent at 7,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Shiratsuyu at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CA Kumano engages CL Tromp at 8,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Van Ghent at 8,000 yards
CL Tromp engages CA Mikuma at 8,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages DD Evertsen at 8,000 yards
CL Kiso engages CL Tromp at 8,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Hagikaze at 8,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Van Ghent at 8,000 yards
DD Van Nes engages DD Hatsuyuki at 8,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Evertsen at 8,000 yards
CL Tama engages CL Tromp at 8,000 yards
DD Van Nes engages DD Umikaze at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Tromp engages CA Kumano at 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Van Ghent at 10,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Van Nes at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages CL Tromp at 10,000 yards
CL Tromp engages CL Nagara at 10,000 yards
CL Tromp engages DD Hatsuyuki at 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Van Nes at 10,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Van Nes at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Yamakaze at 13,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages CL Tromp at 13,000 yards
CL Tromp engages CA Ashigara at 13,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Van Ghent at 13,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Shigure at 13,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Van Ghent at 13,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages DD Van Nes at 13,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Van Ghent at 13,000 yards
DD Van Nes engages DD Shigure at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CL Tromp engages CA Ashigara at 15,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages CL Tromp at 15,000 yards
DD Arashi engages DD Van Nes at 15,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Tromp at 15,000 yards
CL Tromp engages CL Kiso at 15,000 yards
CL Tromp engages CL Nagara at 15,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Van Ghent at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards
CA Kumano engages CL Tromp at 17,000 yards
DD Shigure engages DD Van Ghent at 17,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Van Nes at 17,000 yards
CL Tromp engages CA Ashigara at 17,000 yards
CL Tromp engages CL Kiso at 17,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Van Ghent at 17,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Van Ghent at 17,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD Arashi at 17,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Menado at 75,99, Range 20,000 Yards
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
SOC-1 Seagull: 2 destroyed
Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, Shell hits 2
CA Kinugasa, Shell hits 21, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Furutaka, Shell hits 2
CA Kako, Shell hits 2
CL Kashima^, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Oboro, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Uzuki, Shell hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Kikuzuki, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Yuzuki, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
PB Chiyo Maru #4, Shell hits 1
PB Choko Maru #2, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
PB Keijo Maru, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Nikkai Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
PB Kosin Maru #3, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Kunitu Maru, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Ryunan Maru
xAK Kazan Maru, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Eizan Maru
xAK Yae Maru
xAK Daihachikyo Maru
xAK Daijukyo Maru, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
Allied Ships
CA Houston, Shell hits 31, and is sunk
CL Marblehead~, Shell hits 1
CL Boise~, Shell hits 1
DD Barker~, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Bulmer~, Shell hits 1
DD Stewart~, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
DD Paul Jones~, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Parrott~, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese ships attempt to get underway
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
CA Kako engages CA Houston at 20,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Furutaka at 20,000 yards
CL Marblehead~ engages CA Kinugasa at 20,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages DD Parrott~ at 20,000 yards
CA Houston engages CL Kashima^ at 20,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Parrott~ at 20,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Keijo Maru at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
CA Houston engages CA Kako at 18,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Houston at 18,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Marblehead~ at 18,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA Houston at 18,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Kosin Maru #3 at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
CA Houston engages CA Kinugasa at 17,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Boise~ at 17,000 yards
CL Marblehead~ engages CA Kinugasa at 17,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Parrott~ at 17,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DD Paul Jones~ at 17,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Stewart~ at 17,000 yards
DD Stewart~ engages DD Oboro at 17,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Kosin Maru #3 at 17,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Keijo Maru at 17,000 yards
CA Houston engages xAK Kazan Maru at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
xAK Yae Maru collides with PB Kosin Maru #3 at 75 , 99
CA Houston engages CA Kinugasa at 15,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Boise~ at 15,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Marblehead~ at 15,000 yards
DD Parrott~ engages DD Uzuki at 15,000 yards
CL Kashima^ engages CA Houston at 15,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Bulmer~ at 15,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DD Stewart~ at 15,000 yards
DD Oboro engages DD Parrott~ at 15,000 yards
CL Marblehead~ engages PB Keijo Maru at 15,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Choko Maru #2 at 15,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Chiyo Maru #4 at 15,000 yards
DD Paul Jones~ engages xAK Yae Maru at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CA Houston engages CA Kako at 14,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Houston at 14,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CA Houston at 14,000 yards
CA Houston engages CA Aoba at 14,000 yards
CL Kashima^ engages CA Houston at 14,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Parrott~ at 14,000 yards
DD Bulmer~ engages DD Kikuzuki at 14,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DD Barker~ at 14,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Nikkai Maru at 14,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Choko Maru #2 at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CA Houston engages CA Kako at 11,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Houston at 11,000 yards
CL Marblehead~ engages CA Kinugasa at 11,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DD Parrott~ at 11,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DD Paul Jones~ at 11,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DD Stewart~ at 11,000 yards
DD Bulmer~ engages DD Yuzuki at 11,000 yards
DD Oboro engages DD Barker~ at 11,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Kosin Maru #3 at 11,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Keijo Maru at 11,000 yards
DD Paul Jones~ engages xAK Kazan Maru at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CA Houston engages CA Kinugasa at 9,000 yards
CA Houston engages CA Furutaka at 9,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Marblehead~ at 9,000 yards
DD Oboro engages DD Parrott~ at 9,000 yards
DD Oboro engages DD Paul Jones~ at 9,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Stewart~ at 9,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Bulmer~ at 9,000 yards
DD Barker~ engages DD Oboro at 9,000 yards
DD Bulmer~ engages DD Oboro at 9,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Keijo Maru at 9,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Choko Maru #2 at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CA Houston engages CA Kinugasa at 5,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Houston at 5,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CA Houston at 5,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA Houston at 5,000 yards
CL Kashima^ engages CA Houston at 5,000 yards
Magazine explodes on DD Stewart~
DD Stewart~ sunk by DD Yuzuki at 5,000 yards
DD Bulmer~ engages DD Yuzuki at 5,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DD Bulmer~ at 5,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Choko Maru #2 at 5,000 yards
CA Houston engages xAK Daijukyo Maru at 5,000 yards
CA Houston engages CA Kinugasa at 5,000 yards
CA Houston engages CA Furutaka at 5,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Marblehead~ at 5,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CA Houston at 5,000 yards
DD Paul Jones~ engages DD Kikuzuki at 5,000 yards
DD Bulmer~ engages DD Kikuzuki at 5,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Kosin Maru #3 at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CA Houston engages CA Kinugasa at 4,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Houston at 4,000 yards
CA Houston engages CA Aoba at 4,000 yards
CA Houston engages CL Kashima^ at 4,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Barker~ at 4,000 yards
DD Parrott~ engages DD Kikuzuki at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CA Houston at 7,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Houston at 7,000 yards
CL Marblehead~ engages CA Kinugasa at 7,000 yards
DD Oboro engages DD Parrott~ at 7,000 yards
CL Kashima^ engages CA Houston at 7,000 yards
DD Oboro engages DD Bulmer~ at 7,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DD Barker~ at 7,000 yards
DD Parrott~ engages DD Oboro at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
xAK Daijukyo Maru , xAK Daihachikyo Maru , xAK Yae Maru ,
xAK Eizan Maru , xAK Kazan Maru , xAK Ryunan Maru ,
xAK Kunitu Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Uzuki , DD Oboro , PB Keijo Maru ,
PB Choko Maru #2
CA Kako engages CL Marblehead~ at 9,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL Boise~ at 9,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL Marblehead~ at 9,000 yards
CA Houston engages CA Aoba at 9,000 yards
CL Kashima^ engages CL Boise~ at 9,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Bulmer~ at 9,000 yards
DD Barker~ engages DD Kikuzuki at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
xAK Daijukyo Maru , xAK Daihachikyo Maru , xAK Yae Maru ,
xAK Eizan Maru , xAK Kazan Maru , xAK Ryunan Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Yuzuki , DD Uzuki , DD Oboro
CL Boise~ engages CA Kako at 14,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Kinugasa at 14,000 yards
CL Marblehead~ engages CA Kinugasa at 14,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Parrott~ at 14,000 yards
CA Houston engages CL Kashima^ at 14,000 yards
DD Bulmer~ engages DD Kikuzuki at 14,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages PB Keijo Maru at 14,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Choko Maru #2 at 14,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Chiyo Maru #4 at 14,000 yards
DD Bulmer~ engages xAK Kunitu Maru at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
xAK Daijukyo Maru , xAK Daihachikyo Maru , xAK Yae Maru ,
xAK Eizan Maru , xAK Kazan Maru , xAK Ryunan Maru ,
xAK Kunitu Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Uzuki , DD Oboro , PB Choko Maru #2
CA Houston engages CA Kako at 18,000 yards
CA Houston engages PB Nikkai Maru at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards
xAK Daijukyo Maru , xAK Daihachikyo Maru , xAK Yae Maru ,
xAK Eizan Maru , xAK Kazan Maru , xAK Ryunan Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Uzuki , PB Kosin Maru #3 , PB Keijo Maru
CA Kako engages CL Boise~ at 23,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Marblehead~ at 23,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages DD Yuzuki at 23,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages DD Kikuzuki at 23,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages DD Oboro at 23,000 yards
PB Choko Maru #2 sunk by CL Boise~ at 23,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages xAK Kunitu Maru at 23,000 yards
Range increases to 24,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Kako at 24,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL Boise~ at 24,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Boise~ at 24,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Aoba at 24,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages DD Bulmer~ at 24,000 yards
CA Kako engages DD Barker~ at 24,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages DD Uzuki at 24,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages DD Oboro at 24,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages PB Nikkai Maru at 24,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages PB Keijo Maru at 24,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages xAK Daijukyo Maru at 24,000 yards
Range increases to 25,000 yards
xAK Kunitu Maru collides with PB Kosin Maru #3 at 75 , 99
xAK Daijukyo Maru , xAK Daihachikyo Maru , xAK Yae Maru ,
xAK Eizan Maru , xAK Kazan Maru , xAK Ryunan Maru ,
xAK Kunitu Maru screened from combat
CA Kinugasa engages CL Boise~ at 25,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Furutaka at 25,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Aoba at 25,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CL Kashima^ at 25,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages DD Kikuzuki at 25,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages DD Oboro at 25,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages PB Nikkai Maru at 25,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages PB Keijo Maru at 25,000 yards
xAK Daijukyo Maru , xAK Daihachikyo Maru , xAK Yae Maru ,
xAK Eizan Maru , xAK Kazan Maru , xAK Ryunan Maru ,
xAK Kunitu Maru screened from combat
- escorted by CL Kashima^ , DD Yuzuki , PB Kosin Maru #3 ,
PB Nikkai Maru
CA Kako engages CL Marblehead~ at 25,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Furutaka at 25,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Marblehead~ at 25,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CL Boise~ at 25,000 yards
CA Kako engages DD Bulmer~ at 25,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages DD Uzuki at 25,000 yards
CL Marblehead~ engages DD Oboro at 25,000 yards
CL Marblehead~ engages PB Keijo Maru at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
xAK Daijukyo Maru , xAK Daihachikyo Maru , xAK Yae Maru ,
xAK Eizan Maru , xAK Kazan Maru , xAK Ryunan Maru ,
xAK Kunitu Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Oboro , PB Kosin Maru #3 , PB Nikkai Maru
CA Kinugasa engages CL Boise~ at 21,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Furutaka at 21,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages DD Kikuzuki at 21,000 yards
CL Marblehead~ engages PB Chiyo Maru #4 at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Kako at 17,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Marblehead~ at 17,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CL Boise~ at 17,000 yards
CL Kashima^ engages DD Bulmer~ at 17,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Barker~ at 17,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages PB Kosin Maru #3 at 17,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages PB Chiyo Maru #4 at 17,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages xAK Kunitu Maru at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CL Marblehead~ engages CA Furutaka at 16,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages DD Parrott~ at 16,000 yards
CA Aoba engages CL Boise~ at 16,000 yards
CL Kashima^ engages CL Marblehead~ at 16,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Paul Jones~ at 16,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Paul Jones~ at 16,000 yards
DD Bulmer~ engages DD Uzuki at 16,000 yards
DD Oboro engages DD Barker~ at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
xAK Daijukyo Maru , xAK Daihachikyo Maru , xAK Yae Maru ,
xAK Eizan Maru , xAK Kazan Maru screened from combat
CL Marblehead~ engages CA Furutaka at 12,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Kinugasa at 12,000 yards
CA Aoba engages DD Paul Jones~ at 12,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CL Kashima^ at 12,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Barker~ at 12,000 yards
DD Paul Jones~ engages DD Oboro at 12,000 yards
CL Marblehead~ engages PB Nikkai Maru at 12,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages xAK Kunitu Maru at 12,000 yards
Lockwood, C A orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CL Marblehead~ engages CA Furutaka at 8,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Kinugasa at 8,000 yards
DD Paul Jones~ engages DD Oboro at 8,000 yards
DD Bulmer~ engages DD Yuzuki at 8,000 yards
DD Bulmer~ engages DD Yuzuki at 8,000 yards
DD Oboro engages DD Paul Jones~ at 8,000 yards
CL Marblehead~ engages PB Kosin Maru #3 at 8,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages PB Chiyo Maru #4 at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Kinugasa at 11,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages CL Marblehead~ at 11,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Kinugasa at 11,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DD Paul Jones~ at 11,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Bulmer~ at 11,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Parrott~ at 11,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages PB Kosin Maru #3 at 11,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages PB Keijo Maru at 11,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages PB Chiyo Maru #4 at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages CA Kako at 14,000 yards
DD Oboro engages DD Paul Jones~ at 14,000 yards
DD Bulmer~ engages DD Yuzuki at 14,000 yards
CL Boise~ engages xAK Kazan Maru at 14,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 25
G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 69
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 4 damaged
Swordfish I: 1 damaged
Vildebeest III: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
33 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
36 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 45
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 25
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 49,75 (Taiping)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 66
Ki-30 Ann x 21
Ki-32 Mary x 12
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 6
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
10 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
23 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
12 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
3 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 49,75 (Taiping)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 17
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 18
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
18 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 49,75 (Taiping)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 20
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Legaspi , at 82,82
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 Tojo x 4
Allied aircraft
P-40B Warhawk x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-44 Tojo (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 65,72
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kumakawa Maru
xAK Fukko Maru
xAK Kashiwara Maru
xAKL Hakozake Maru
PB Tokotsu Maru
Allied Ships
SS Saury~
SS Saury~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Kumakawa Maru
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Menado at 75,99
Japanese Ships
DD Oboro
xAK Kunitu Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Chiyo Maru #4
Allied Ships
SS KIX, hits 1
SS KIX launches 2 torpedoes at DD Oboro
KIX bottoming out ....
PB Chiyo Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chiyo Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chiyo Maru #4 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Chiyo Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chiyo Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Pre-Invasion action off Kuching (58,88) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Maya, Shell hits 1
APD PB-2 (Nadakaze)
DMS W-14
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CA Maya firing at Sarawak Force~
Sarawak Force~ firing at CA Maya
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kuching (58,88)
TF 404 troops unloading over beach at Kuching, 58,88
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost from landing craft during unload of 31ID III./124th Inf Bn
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 31ID II./124th Inf Bn /2
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost from landing craft during unload of 31ID I./124th Inf Bn
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Ground combat at Taiping (49,75)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1686 troops, 2 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 93
Defending force 713 troops, 13 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 14
Japanese adjusted assault: 16
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Taiping !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(-), disruption(-)
preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: op mode(-)
Allied ground losses:
404 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 33 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
5ID 5th Recon Regiment
2TD 6th Tank Regiment
Defending units:
5/14th Punjab Battalion
3rd SSVF~ Battalion
112th RAF Adv Base Force
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 8334 troops, 116 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Defending force 10173 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 360
Assaulting units:
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
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Ground combat at Tacurong (78,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1336 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 61
Defending force 276 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 20
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 20 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tacurong !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), leaders(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
199 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
Defending units:
5BF 505th Base Sqdn
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Ground combat at Kudat (69,86)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 422 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 12
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kudat !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
2nd Sasebo Coy SNLF
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Ground combat at Kuching (58,88)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1053 troops, 12 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 37
Defending force 3194 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 167
Assaulting units:
Sarawak Force~
2/15 Punjab (-) Battalion
106th RN Base Force
Defending units:
31ID I./124th Inf Battalion
31ID II./124th Inf Battalion
31ID III./124th Inf Battalion
III/81st Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 10173 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 360
Defending force 15165 troops, 163 guns, 142 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Assaulting units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
Defending units:
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
4th Cavalry Brigade
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
Following 
This MOD is a whole next level in many ways.
Enjoying my game against Matthew and hope to pick up some tricks from the designer on the way
This MOD is a whole next level in many ways.
Enjoying my game against Matthew and hope to pick up some tricks from the designer on the way
Stuck on the treadmill
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
@Fokko Thanks! Not sure you will learn any tricks from me, but you may learn something from my mistakes!
December 17th, 1941
Highlights: Menado bombarded by Force Z, many IJN planes destroyed on the ground
Bases lost or won:
Conner is occupied by the Japanese (Luzon)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Atimonan (Luzon)
Japanese forces CAPTURE San Fernando (Luzon)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuching (Borneo)
Allied ships sunk:
PC YP-241 is reported to have been sunk SS I-3 near Channel Islands
xAK John Lykes is reported to have been sunk near Serasan on Dec 14, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
DD Umikaze sinks in port
PB Nikkai Maru sunk by Prince of Wales off Menado
Northern Area:
First tanker convoy starts picking-up oil from Shikuka on Sakhalin.
Central Pacific Area:
The SNLF which has captured Wake has been loaded up and will head back to Kwajalein for some R&R before the next assignment, probably in the Solomons.
Southern Pacific Area:
Troop convoys have arrived at Truk with base forces and construction units in order to expand the base - and at only 25k capacity it promptly over-stacked. I think I will increase the stacking capacity in the next version of the mod, after a quick check it seems that at the height of its power in early 1944, the Japanese garrison at Truk comprised 27k+ IJN and 16k+ IJA personnel. Base development is necessary because my mod has downsized Truk. In late 1941 it was NOT the huge fleet base Allied intel imagined it to be but just an anchorage sheltering a seaplane base, a few tenders and a small ARD, with minimum shore facilities. Airfield construction historically started only in November 1941. So in stock and DBB, Truk seems oversized.
PI:
Clark Field bombed again to keep forts from building, Betties, Sallies and Lilies from Takao involved, the latter having migrated from Canton after the fall of Hong Kong.
The pincer is slowly closing on the Clark Field - Manila area. San Fernando - where the good road to Manila starts - has been captured by IJN Paras and a Rgt of the 48th ID coming down from Vigan. Landing the main force in Northern Luzon would have been a mistake, the secondary roads plus the supply caps would have made it impossible to push enough supplies to support a large force. For this reason the main landing on Luzon with 4th ID, 21st ID, 33rd ID and the remainder of the 48th ID plus 14th Army and assigned support units will happen at San Fernando - tomorrow. The heavy artillery used at Hong Kong will join as well.
From the south, the elements of 16th ID and 56th ID are strung-out between Legaspi and Atimonan and struggling north.
The 2nd ID landed at Cagayan under cover of BB guns without issues.
A small transport TF that had been engaged in the Kudat landings was heading for Legaspi to link-up with other ships, but it sumbled onto a USN TF of one DD and gunboat Isabela off Samar. One IJN APD has been badly damaged and may not survive.
P40s attacked Legaspi again, 2 downed for two Tojos lost.
Malaya:
Singers bombed by Netties and Sallies, light damage on the ground but many bombers damaged by AA and three destroyed.
DEI:
Kuching has been captured easily, the three assault battalions will advance overland to capture the "secret" Dutch airfield called "Singkawang II" and then the other bases in that corner of Borneo.
Off Menado, most of the IJN combat ships and convoys avoided further surface battles and withdrew, except badly damaged DD Umikaze barely made it to Sidate only to sink in sight of the beach. In a sad display of inconsistency, I did not want to disband damaged ship at Menando lest they get bombarded by the other Allied forces observed approaching, but I have kept the airfield at Menado stacked with Betties, hoping for some revenge air strikes. Well, a USN DD group and then Force Z bombarded Menando at night - scratch 28 Betties destroyed on the ground. Ouch! On the way out, the Prince sank a PB which - already damaged the day before and deemed expendable - had been positioned as a trip-wire / sacrificial delaying force.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Wenchow bombed and naval bombarded once more.
Forgot to mention about Hong Kong - the base was almost completely trashed, just a handful of undamaged industry assets survived
Full action report:
December 17th, 1941
Highlights: Menado bombarded by Force Z, many IJN planes destroyed on the ground
Bases lost or won:
Conner is occupied by the Japanese (Luzon)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Atimonan (Luzon)
Japanese forces CAPTURE San Fernando (Luzon)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuching (Borneo)
Allied ships sunk:
PC YP-241 is reported to have been sunk SS I-3 near Channel Islands
xAK John Lykes is reported to have been sunk near Serasan on Dec 14, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
DD Umikaze sinks in port
PB Nikkai Maru sunk by Prince of Wales off Menado
Northern Area:
First tanker convoy starts picking-up oil from Shikuka on Sakhalin.
Central Pacific Area:
The SNLF which has captured Wake has been loaded up and will head back to Kwajalein for some R&R before the next assignment, probably in the Solomons.
Southern Pacific Area:
Troop convoys have arrived at Truk with base forces and construction units in order to expand the base - and at only 25k capacity it promptly over-stacked. I think I will increase the stacking capacity in the next version of the mod, after a quick check it seems that at the height of its power in early 1944, the Japanese garrison at Truk comprised 27k+ IJN and 16k+ IJA personnel. Base development is necessary because my mod has downsized Truk. In late 1941 it was NOT the huge fleet base Allied intel imagined it to be but just an anchorage sheltering a seaplane base, a few tenders and a small ARD, with minimum shore facilities. Airfield construction historically started only in November 1941. So in stock and DBB, Truk seems oversized.
PI:
Clark Field bombed again to keep forts from building, Betties, Sallies and Lilies from Takao involved, the latter having migrated from Canton after the fall of Hong Kong.
The pincer is slowly closing on the Clark Field - Manila area. San Fernando - where the good road to Manila starts - has been captured by IJN Paras and a Rgt of the 48th ID coming down from Vigan. Landing the main force in Northern Luzon would have been a mistake, the secondary roads plus the supply caps would have made it impossible to push enough supplies to support a large force. For this reason the main landing on Luzon with 4th ID, 21st ID, 33rd ID and the remainder of the 48th ID plus 14th Army and assigned support units will happen at San Fernando - tomorrow. The heavy artillery used at Hong Kong will join as well.
From the south, the elements of 16th ID and 56th ID are strung-out between Legaspi and Atimonan and struggling north.
The 2nd ID landed at Cagayan under cover of BB guns without issues.
A small transport TF that had been engaged in the Kudat landings was heading for Legaspi to link-up with other ships, but it sumbled onto a USN TF of one DD and gunboat Isabela off Samar. One IJN APD has been badly damaged and may not survive.
P40s attacked Legaspi again, 2 downed for two Tojos lost.
Malaya:
Singers bombed by Netties and Sallies, light damage on the ground but many bombers damaged by AA and three destroyed.
DEI:
Kuching has been captured easily, the three assault battalions will advance overland to capture the "secret" Dutch airfield called "Singkawang II" and then the other bases in that corner of Borneo.
Off Menado, most of the IJN combat ships and convoys avoided further surface battles and withdrew, except badly damaged DD Umikaze barely made it to Sidate only to sink in sight of the beach. In a sad display of inconsistency, I did not want to disband damaged ship at Menando lest they get bombarded by the other Allied forces observed approaching, but I have kept the airfield at Menado stacked with Betties, hoping for some revenge air strikes. Well, a USN DD group and then Force Z bombarded Menando at night - scratch 28 Betties destroyed on the ground. Ouch! On the way out, the Prince sank a PB which - already damaged the day before and deemed expendable - had been positioned as a trip-wire / sacrificial delaying force.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Wenchow bombed and naval bombarded once more.
Forgot to mention about Hong Kong - the base was almost completely trashed, just a handful of undamaged industry assets survived
Full action report:
Code: Select all
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 17, 41
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ASW attack near Kuching at 58,87
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Chokai
CL Yura
DD Oshio
DD Hibiki
DD Akatsuki
DD Arashio
DD Michishio
Allied Ships
SS O19*, hits 3
SS O19* is sighted by escort
DD Hibiki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arashio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Michishio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hibiki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hibiki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hibiki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hibiki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Menado at 75,99, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Oboro
DD Yuzuki
PB Chiyo Maru #4
PB Saiko Maru #1
xAK Kanko Maru #2
xAK Yasukawa Maru
xAK Ryunan Maru
xAK Eizan Maru
xAK Yae Maru
xAK Daihachikyo Maru
Allied Ships
CL Marblehead~
CL Boise~
DD Bulmer~
DD Paul Jones~
Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 0% moonlight: 9,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Submarine attack near Poulo Condore Is at 60,74
Japanese Ships
xAKL Meiko Maru
Allied Ships
SS Stingray~
xAKL Meiko Maru is sighted by SS Stingray~
SS Stingray~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Meiko Maru
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ASW attack near Swatow at 82,64
Japanese Ships
DD Ikazuchi
E Hashidate
DD Tsuga
Allied Ships
SS Shark~, hits 1
SS Shark~ is sighted by escort
DD Tsuga fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tsuga fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tsuga fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tsuga attacking submerged sub ....
DD Tsuga fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Hengchun at 83,67
Japanese Ships
xAK Anyo Maru
CL Sendai
DD Shikinami
DD Uranami
DD Harusame
DD Minegumo
TB Manazuru
PB Kaki
DMS W-11
APD PB-34 (Susuki)
xAP Atsuta Maru
xAP Horai Maru #2
xAP Haruna Maru
xAP Tatsuta Maru
xAK Meigen Maru
xAK Nanrei Maru #1
xAK Toyama Maru
xAK Maya Maru
xAK Natisan Maru
xAK Shinryu Maru
xAK Tatukami Maru
DD Numakaze
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Okikaze
Allied Ships
SS Seawolf~
SS Seawolf~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Anyo Maru
DD Numakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Namikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Okikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Okikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Okikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Okikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Okikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Xiapu at 88,60
Japanese Ships
xAKL Giyu Maru
Allied Ships
SS Sailfish~
xAKL Giyu Maru is sighted by SS Sailfish~
SS Sailfish~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Giyu Maru
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ASW attack near Wenchow at 89,59
Japanese Ships
DD Hasu
DD Kuri
Allied Ships
SS Swordfish~
SS Swordfish~ is sighted by escort
DD Kuri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Calbayog at 81,83, Range 5,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD PB-36 (Fuji)
APD PB-35 (Tsuta), Shell hits 1
APD PB-38 (Yomogi)
xAP Hakozaki Maru
Allied Ships
DD Peary~
PG Isabel
Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 0% moonlight: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
APD PB-38 (Yomogi) engages PG Isabel at 7,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages APD PB-38 (Yomogi) at 7,000 yards
PG Isabel engages APD PB-38 (Yomogi) at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
PG Isabel engages APD PB-35 (Tsuta) at 6,000 yards
APD PB-36 (Fuji) engages PG Isabel at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
APD PB-38 (Yomogi) engages PG Isabel at 9,000 yards
APD PB-35 (Tsuta) engages PG Isabel at 9,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
APD PB-38 (Yomogi) engages PG Isabel at 12,000 yards
PG Isabel engages APD PB-35 (Tsuta) at 12,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Palmyra at 172,123
Japanese Ships
SS I-168
Allied Ships
DM Sicard
SS I-168 launches 4 torpedoes
I-168 diving deep ....
DM Sicard fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Sicard fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Sicard fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Sicard fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Sicard fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near San Francisco at 213,79
Japanese Ships
SS I-26^
Allied Ships
xAK Cynthia Olson, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Cynthia Olson is sighted by SS I-26^
SS I-26^ launches 2 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Legaspi at 82,82
Japanese Ships
TB Hayabusa
Allied Ships
SS S-39~, hits 4
SS S-39~ launches 2 torpedoes at TB Hayabusa
TB Hayabusa fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hayabusa fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hayabusa fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hayabusa fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hayabusa attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Wenchow at 89,58
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo
CA Izumo
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Light Industry hits 1
Manpower hits 1
Fires 107
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 3
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
CA Yakumo firing at Wenchow
CA Izumo firing at 88th Chinese Army/A Corps
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Night Naval bombardment of Menado at 75,99
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 24 damaged
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 6 destroyed on ground
A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 7 damaged
A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 2 destroyed on ground
Allied Ships
DD Whipple~
DD John D Edwards~
DD Edsall~
DD Alden~
Japanese ground losses:
148 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 25
DD Whipple~ firing at Menado
DD John D Edwards~ firing at Menado
DD Edsall~ firing at Menado
DD Alden~ firing at Menado
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Night Naval bombardment of Menado at 75,99
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 25 damaged
A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 12 destroyed on ground
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 47 damaged
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 8 destroyed on ground
Allied Ships
BB Prince of Wales
CL Danae~
DD Express
DD Electra
DD Tenedos
DD Vampire
Japanese ground losses:
180 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 9
Runway hits 28
BB Prince of Wales firing at Menado
CL Danae~ firing at Menado
DD Express firing at Menado
DD Electra firing at Menado
DD Tenedos firing at Menado
DD Vampire firing at Menado
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Pre-Invasion action off Cagayan (79,89)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
35 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
CL Oi
CL Kitakami
DD Wakatake
DD Kamikaze
PB Ginyo Maru #1
PB Kinsyo Maru #4
PB Yamahagi Maru #3
PB Choko Maru #5
PB Magan Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
xAK Tarushima Maru
DD Sanae
xAK Tatuno Maru
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
188 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
BB Mutsu firing at 3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
BB Nagato firing at 101ID 103rd PA Inf Regimental Combat Team
CL Oi firing at 101ID 103rd PA Inf Regimental Combat Team
CL Kitakami firing at 3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
DD Wakatake firing at 3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
DD Kamikaze firing at 3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
PB Ginyo Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 fired at enemy troops
PB Yamahagi Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Choko Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Magan Maru fired at enemy troops
DD Wakatake fired at enemy troops
DD Kamikaze fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Cagayan (79,89)
TF 131 troops unloading over beach at Cagayan, 79,89
Japanese ground losses:
76 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
70mm T92 Bn Gun accidentally lost during unload of 2ID 24th Infantry Rgt /1
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 accidentally lost during unload of 2ID III./4th Inf Bn
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 3rd Ship Engr Rgt
9 troops of a IJA HMG Section accidentally lost during unload of 2ID 16th Infantry Rgt
70mm T92 Bn Gun lost from landing craft during unload of 2ID 16th Infantry Rgt
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 2ID 16th Infantry Rgt
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 2ID 16th Infantry Rgt /2
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost in surf during unload of 2ID 24th Infantry Rgt
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost overboard during unload of 2ID 24th Infantry Rgt
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 2ID 24th Infantry Rgt
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost overboard during unload of 2ID 24th Infantry Rgt /4
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 2ID III./4th Inf Bn /2
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 2ID 2nd Engr Rgt
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 2ID I./4th Inf Bn
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 2ID II./4th Inf Bn /2
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Invasion Support action off Cagayan (79,89)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
CL Oi
CL Kitakami
DD Kuretake
DD Wakatake
DD Kamikaze
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Bankok Maru
AMC Awata Maru
AMC Asaka Maru
PB Ginyo Maru #1
PB Kinsyo Maru #4
PB Yamahagi Maru #3
PB Choko Maru #5
PB Magan Maru
Allied ground losses:
257 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
BB Mutsu firing at 101ID 103rd PA Inf Regimental Combat Team
BB Nagato firing at Mindanao Force'
CL Oi firing at US Civilians
CL Kitakami firing at Del Monte AAF Base Force
DD Kuretake firing at US Civilians
DD Wakatake firing at US Civilians
AMC Bankok Maru firing at 3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
AMC Awata Maru firing at US Civilians
AMC Asaka Maru firing at 3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
PB Ginyo Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 fired at enemy troops
PB Yamahagi Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Choko Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Magan Maru fired at enemy troops
AMC Saigon Maru fired at enemy troops
AMC Bankok Maru fired at enemy troops
AMC Awata Maru fired at enemy troops
AMC Asaka Maru fired at enemy troops
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Sub attack near Hengchun at 83,67
Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #11
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon~
SS Sturgeon~ launches 2 torpedoes at PB Kyo Maru #11
PB Kyo Maru #11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 238 encounters mine field at Shenzhen (78,60)
Japanese Ships
DMS W-18
DMS W-16
DMS W-15
7 mines cleared
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Calbayog at 81,83, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
APD PB-36 (Fuji), Shell hits 1
APD PB-35 (Tsuta), Shell hits 2, heavy fires
APD PB-38 (Yomogi), Shell hits 4
xAP Hakozaki Maru, Shell hits 3
Allied Ships
DD Peary~
PG Isabel, Shell hits 2
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 18,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Webster, V W crosses the 'T'
Range closes to 16,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages APD PB-38 (Yomogi) at 16,000 yards
PG Isabel engages APD PB-36 (Fuji) at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
APD PB-36 (Fuji) collides with APD PB-35 (Tsuta) at 81 , 83
PG Isabel engages APD PB-38 (Yomogi) at 13,000 yards
PG Isabel engages APD PB-36 (Fuji) at 13,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages APD PB-38 (Yomogi) at 11,000 yards
APD PB-36 (Fuji) engages PG Isabel at 11,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages APD PB-38 (Yomogi) at 8,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages APD PB-35 (Tsuta) at 8,000 yards
PG Isabel engages APD PB-36 (Fuji) at 8,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
APD PB-38 (Yomogi) engages PG Isabel at 10,000 yards
PG Isabel engages APD PB-35 (Tsuta) at 10,000 yards
APD PB-36 (Fuji) engages PG Isabel at 10,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
APD PB-38 (Yomogi) engages PG Isabel at 12,000 yards
PG Isabel engages APD PB-36 (Fuji) at 12,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
PG Isabel engages APD PB-38 (Yomogi) at 13,000 yards
PG Isabel engages APD PB-38 (Yomogi) at 13,000 yards
APD PB-36 (Fuji) engages PG Isabel at 13,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
APD PB-38 (Yomogi) engages PG Isabel at 12,000 yards
APD PB-35 (Tsuta) engages PG Isabel at 12,000 yards
APD PB-36 (Fuji) engages PG Isabel at 12,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 12,000 yards
APD PB-38 (Yomogi) engages PG Isabel at 12,000 yards
APD PB-38 (Yomogi) engages PG Isabel at 12,000 yards
APD PB-36 (Fuji) engages PG Isabel at 12,000 yards
PG Isabel engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
PG Isabel engages APD PB-38 (Yomogi) at 9,000 yards
APD PB-38 (Yomogi) engages PG Isabel at 9,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages APD PB-36 (Fuji) at 9,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
APD PB-38 (Yomogi) engages PG Isabel at 11,000 yards
PG Isabel engages APD PB-38 (Yomogi) at 11,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages APD PB-36 (Fuji) at 11,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages APD PB-38 (Yomogi) at 10,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages APD PB-36 (Fuji) at 10,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 10,000 yards
Webster, V W orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 15,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages APD PB-35 (Tsuta) at 15,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages APD PB-36 (Fuji) at 15,000 yards
DD Peary~ engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
APD PB-38 (Yomogi) engages PG Isabel at 18,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Hengchun at 83,68
Japanese Ships
DMS W-3
CL Sendai
DD Shikinami
DD Uranami
DD Harusame
DD Minegumo
TB Manazuru
PB Kaki
DMS W-11
APD PB-34 (Susuki)
xAP Atsuta Maru
xAP Horai Maru #2
xAP Buenos Aires Maru
xAP Haruna Maru
xAP Tatsuta Maru
xAK Meigen Maru
xAK Nanrei Maru #1
xAK Toyama Maru
xAK Maya Maru
xAK Natisan Maru
xAK Shinryu Maru
xAK Tatukami Maru
xAK Anyo Maru
DD Numakaze
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Okikaze
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon~
SS Tarpon~ launches 4 torpedoes at DMS W-3
DD Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Okikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Numakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Namikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Xiapu at 88,60
Japanese Ships
xAKL Giyu Maru
Allied Ships
SS Sailfish~
xAKL Giyu Maru is sighted by SS Sailfish~
SS Sailfish~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Giyu Maru
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Menado at 75,99, Range 23,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Nikkai Maru, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
Allied Ships
BB Prince of Wales
CL Danae~
DD Vampire
DD Tenedos
DD Electra
DD Express
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 21,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages PB Nikkai Maru at 23,000 yards
Range increases to 24,000 yards
PB Nikkai Maru sunk by BB Prince of Wales at 24,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Submarine attack near Namlea at 76,108
Japanese Ships
SS RO-34
Allied Ships
xAKL Toba
xAKL Toba is sighted by SS RO-34
Captain of SS RO-34 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Sub attack near Donggala at 68,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-156, hits 1
Allied Ships
BB Prince of Wales, Torpedo hits 1
DD Express
DD Electra
SS I-156 launches 6 torpedoes at BB Prince of Wales
DD Express fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Electra attacking submerged sub ....
DD Electra attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-43-Ia Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 25
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Legaspi , at 82,82
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 Tojo x 10
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44 Tojo: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet *
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-44 Tojo (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 5 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Legaspi , at 82,82
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 Tojo x 8
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44 Tojo: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet *
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-44 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 10000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 12
G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 36
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 4
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 4 damaged
G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 4 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 2 damaged
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
3 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 12 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 11
G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 33
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 8 damaged
G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 6 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
33 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 33
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 17
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 111 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 12
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 19
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
19 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 5 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 2
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-43-Ia Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 24
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 2 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 29
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
Vildebeest III: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wuchow , at 76,57
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 2
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 damaged
Manpower hits 22
Fires 1449
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
City Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
City Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Catanduanes at 82,81
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
SOC-1 Seagull x 2
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
APD PB-38 (Yomogi)
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SOC-1 Seagull bombing from 2000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Legaspi , at 82,82
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 Tojo x 1
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44 Tojo: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 20000 feet *
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-44 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 10000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
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Sub attack near Channel Islands at 221,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-3
Allied Ships
PC YP-241, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC YP-239
SS I-3 launches 2 torpedoes at PC YP-241
I-3 diving deep ....
PC YP-239 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-239 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-239 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-239 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-239 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Cagayan (79,89)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
38 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Ginyo Maru #1
PB Kinsyo Maru #4
PB Yamahagi Maru #3
PB Choko Maru #5
PB Magan Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
xAK Turuga Maru
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
PB Ginyo Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 fired at enemy troops
PB Yamahagi Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Choko Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Magan Maru fired at enemy troops
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Ground combat at Atimonan (80,79)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1441 troops, 4 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 77
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 36
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 36 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Atimonan !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
8th Tank Regiment
16ID 16th Recon Regiment
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Ground combat at Kuching (58,88)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3194 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 167
Defending force 1656 troops, 12 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 37
Japanese adjusted assault: 78
Allied adjusted defense: 13
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuching !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1024 casualties reported
Squads: 34 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 22 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (5 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 7 (7 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
31ID III./124th Inf Battalion
31ID II./124th Inf Battalion
31ID I./124th Inf Battalion
III/81st Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
Sarawak Force~
2/15 Punjab (-) Battalion
106th RN Base Force
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 8334 troops, 116 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Defending force 10182 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 360
Assaulting units:
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
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Ground combat at San Fernando (80,74)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 540 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 155
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 29
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 29 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE San Fernando !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
48ID 2nd Formosa Regiment
Yokosuka 1st SNLF
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 10182 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 360
Defending force 15165 troops, 163 guns, 142 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Assaulting units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
Defending units:
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
1st Cavalry Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment-
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
December 18th, 1941
Highlights: Jitra / Alor Setar bombarded by the Royal Navy! Heavy IJA bomber losses.
Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Cagayan (Mindanao)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Santiago (Luzon)
Tabuk is occupied by the Japanese (Luzon)
Allied ships sunk:
CL Danae is reported to have been sunk by Mini-KB near Donggala
DD Paul Jones is reported to have been sunk by SS I-158 near Balikpapan
DM Pruitt is reported to have been sunk by SS RO-60 near Midway
PI:
Main force landing at San Fernando, disturbed only by a submarine scare. Clark Field bombed, no CAP.
Cagayan captured without problems in the first attack. Part of the attacking force will pursue the fleeing enemy into the mountains, other elements will relieve the SNLF units currently on garrison duty at various ports around Mindanao in order to free them for operations in the DEI.
Malaya:
Singers swept and bombed, no CAP and some good hits on the airfields and several planes damaged or destroyed on the ground.
Enemy ground forces bombed at Ipoh.
Own ground forces assembling and consolidating at Taiping before crossing the river.
My opponent shows a penchant for naval bombardments to suppress airfields. After savaging the Betties at Manado, another enemy SAG surprised me by bombarding Jitra / Alor Setar which housed the four groups of Sally bombers of the 3rd Air Division. Many planes damaged or destroyed, the groups need to withdraw to Saigon for rebuilding - air-frame strength and shaky moral!
DEI:
Manado port bombed by B-17s, only light damage.
Weak naval strikes by Seagulls and Hudsons just a nuisance.
Mini-KB is operating in the Gulf of Tomini, withing striking range of Balikpapan but safe from surface action - unless the Allies send a force from Kendari. One CL sunk and one xAKL heavily damaged.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Mine-sweeping continues at Hong Kong.
Intel:
Some pilots must have the jitters:
E13A1 Jake-Suitei sighting report: 8 Allied ships at 102,56 near Tsushima, speed 16, Moving East
H6K4 Mavis-Taitei sighting report: 8 Allied ships at 110,109 near Truk, speed 20, Moving Southwest
Full action report:
Highlights: Jitra / Alor Setar bombarded by the Royal Navy! Heavy IJA bomber losses.
Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Cagayan (Mindanao)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Santiago (Luzon)
Tabuk is occupied by the Japanese (Luzon)
Allied ships sunk:
CL Danae is reported to have been sunk by Mini-KB near Donggala
DD Paul Jones is reported to have been sunk by SS I-158 near Balikpapan
DM Pruitt is reported to have been sunk by SS RO-60 near Midway
PI:
Main force landing at San Fernando, disturbed only by a submarine scare. Clark Field bombed, no CAP.
Cagayan captured without problems in the first attack. Part of the attacking force will pursue the fleeing enemy into the mountains, other elements will relieve the SNLF units currently on garrison duty at various ports around Mindanao in order to free them for operations in the DEI.
Malaya:
Singers swept and bombed, no CAP and some good hits on the airfields and several planes damaged or destroyed on the ground.
Enemy ground forces bombed at Ipoh.
Own ground forces assembling and consolidating at Taiping before crossing the river.
My opponent shows a penchant for naval bombardments to suppress airfields. After savaging the Betties at Manado, another enemy SAG surprised me by bombarding Jitra / Alor Setar which housed the four groups of Sally bombers of the 3rd Air Division. Many planes damaged or destroyed, the groups need to withdraw to Saigon for rebuilding - air-frame strength and shaky moral!
DEI:
Manado port bombed by B-17s, only light damage.
Weak naval strikes by Seagulls and Hudsons just a nuisance.
Mini-KB is operating in the Gulf of Tomini, withing striking range of Balikpapan but safe from surface action - unless the Allies send a force from Kendari. One CL sunk and one xAKL heavily damaged.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Mine-sweeping continues at Hong Kong.
Intel:
Some pilots must have the jitters:
E13A1 Jake-Suitei sighting report: 8 Allied ships at 102,56 near Tsushima, speed 16, Moving East
H6K4 Mavis-Taitei sighting report: 8 Allied ships at 110,109 near Truk, speed 20, Moving Southwest
Full action report:
Code: Select all
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 18, 41
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TF 381 encounters mine field at Lubang (78,78)
Allied Ships
AM Finch
7 mines cleared
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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 65,72
Japanese Ships
PB Shonon Maru #10
PB Shonan Maru #6
Allied Ships
SS Saury~
SS Saury~ is located by PB Shonon Maru #10
Saury~ 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 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Shonon Maru #10 cannot reach attack position over SS Saury~
SS Saury~ eludes ASW attack from PB Shonon Maru #10
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 238 encounters mine field at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Ships
DMS W-18
DMS W-16
DMS W-15
74 mines cleared
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ASW attack near San Fernando at 80,74
Japanese Ships
APD PB-37 (Hishi)
CL Sendai
DD Isonami
DD Harusame
DD Yugumo
TB Tomozuru
E Shimushu
PB Nire
DMS W-4
xAP Teikyo Maru
xAP Yoshino Maru #2
xAP Rakuyo Maru
xAP Terukuni Maru
xAK Meigen Maru
xAK Nittai Maru #1
xAK Syoan Maru
xAK Mito Maru
xAK Tateisi Maru
xAK Matsukawa Maru
xAK Kosei Maru
xAK Kumagawa Maru
xAK Hawaii Maru
DD Numakaze
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Okikaze
Allied Ships
SS S-38~, hits 5
SS S-38~ launches 2 torpedoes at APD PB-37 (Hishi)
S-38~ bottoming out ....
DD Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Namikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nokaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Okikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Okikaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Numakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Okikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nokaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Nokaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Nokaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Nokaze is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Balikpapan at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-158
Allied Ships
DD Paul Jones~, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
DD Bulmer~
SS I-158 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Paul Jones~
I-158 bottoming out ....
DD Bulmer~ fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Bulmer~ fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Bulmer~ fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Bulmer~ fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Bulmer~ fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 238 encounters mine field at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Ships
DMS W-18
DMS W-16
DMS W-15
90 mines cleared
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ASW attack near Donggala at 68,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-157
Allied Ships
DD Van Ghent
SS I-157 is sighted by escort
DD Van Ghent fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Van Ghent fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Van Ghent fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Van Ghent fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Van Ghent fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Saishu To at 98,55
Japanese Ships
xAK Unyo Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Sealion~
xAK Unyo Maru #2 is sighted by SS Sealion~
SS Sealion~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Unyo Maru #2
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Submarine attack near Wenchow at 90,60
Japanese Ships
xAK Huzikawa Maru
Allied Ships
SS Sculpin~
xAK Huzikawa Maru is sighted by SS Sculpin~
SS Sculpin~ launches 2 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,75
Japanese Ships
DD Sawakaze
AV Kiyokawa Maru
xAK Cheribon Maru
xAK Kogyoku Maru
xAKL Kuraido Maru
xAKL Daifuku Maru
PB Shotoku Maru
Allied Ships
SS Sargo~
SS Sargo~ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Sawakaze
DD Sawakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Shotoku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shotoku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shotoku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shotoku Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Shotoku Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Shotoku Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Shotoku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Midway at 158,91
Japanese Ships
SS RO-60
Allied Ships
DM Pruitt, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS RO-60 launches 2 torpedoes
RO-60 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-43-Ia Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 25
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 23
G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 54
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 15
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 13 damaged
G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 6 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Swordfish I: 1 damaged
Hudson I: 13 damaged
Hudson I: 1 destroyed on ground
Vildebeest III: 7 damaged
Vildebeest III: 1 destroyed on ground
Buffalo I: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 29
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
15 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
27 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 10
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 29
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 30
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 damaged
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 17
No Japanese losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 87
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 9 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Swordfish I: 4 damaged
Swordfish I: 1 destroyed on ground
Buffalo I: 2 damaged
Vildebeest III: 1 destroyed on ground
Hudson I: 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd SSVF~ Battalion, at 49,76 (Ipoh)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 24
Ki-32 Mary x 12
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 39
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
179 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
24 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
18 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
Also attacking 5/14th Punjab Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd SSVF~ Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 4
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-43-Ia Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Wuchow , at 76,57
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 2
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 11
No Japanese losses
Manpower hits 23
Fires 1515
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
City Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
1 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
City Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Menado , at 75,99
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 3 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Donggala at 68,98
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
CL Danae~, Bomb hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
Danae~ dead in the water ...
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ambon at 76,109
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake-Suitei x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Mandar, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Kampar
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x E13A1 Jake-Suitei bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Mandar
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 69,80
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
OS2U-3 Kingfisher x 2
Allied aircraft losses
OS2U-3 Kingfisher: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CA Maya
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x OS2U-3 Kingfisher bombing from 2000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near San Fernando at 80,74
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 8
Allied aircraft
SOC-1 Seagull x 2
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
24th Sentai with Ki-27b Nate-Setsu (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Gorontalo at 73,101
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 3 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CVE Hosho
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson I bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Donggala at 68,98
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh: 2 damaged
Allied Ships
CL Danae~, Torpedo hits 5, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
Danae~ dead in the water ...
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Naval bombardment of Jitra / Alor Setar at 49,73
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 66 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 6 destroyed on ground
Allied Ships
CA Exeter
CA Cornwall
CL Glasgow~
CL Enterprise~
Japanese ground losses:
542 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 36 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 28
Port hits 4
CA Exeter firing at Imperial Guards' Division
CA Cornwall firing at Imperial Guards' Division
CL Glasgow~ firing at Imperial Guards' Division
CL Enterprise~ firing at Jitra / Alor Setar
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Pre-Invasion action off Sorong (82,107)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Kyusyu Maru
CM Yaeyama
xAK Kyusyu Maru fired at enemy troops
CM Yaeyama fired at enemy troops
xAK Kyusyu Maru fired at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Sorong (82,107)
TF 629 troops unloading over beach at Sorong, 82,107
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Ground combat at Cagayan (79,89)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 13034 troops, 145 guns, 44 vehicles, Assault Value = 516
Defending force 6100 troops, 14 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 137
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 275
Allied adjusted defense: 35
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Cagayan !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
238 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 38 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 10 (1 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
3579 casualties reported
Squads: 62 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 150 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (6 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 8
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
2ID II./4th Inf Battalion
2ID I./4th Inf Battalion
2ID 24th Infantry Regiment
2ID 16th Infantry Regiment
2ID III./4th Inf Battalion
2ID 2nd Engineer Regiment
2ID 2nd Recon Regiment
Sasebo 3rd SNLF
16th AA Regiment
2ID 2nd Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Ship Engineer Regiment
35th JNAF AF Unit
Defending units:
101ID 3/101st PA Battalion
101ID 103rd PA Inf Regimental Combat Team
3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
Agusan Constabulary Battalion
Mindanao Force'
US Female Personnel
Del Monte AAF Base Force
5th Base Group Base Force
US Civilians
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 8334 troops, 116 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Defending force 10205 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 361
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
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Ground combat at Santiago (81,75)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 540 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 15
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 15 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Santiago !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 10197 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 360
Defending force 15165 troops, 163 guns, 142 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Assaulting units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
Defending units:
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
4th Cavalry Brigade
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
December 19th, 1941
Highlights: Encore bombardment at Jitra / Alor Setar
Bases lost or won:
Allied forces CAPTURE Kaoping
Lucena is occupied by the Japanese
Allied ships sunk:
PC YP-239 sunk by SS I-3 near the Channel Islands
LB PAB-5 shelled and most likely sunk by SS RO-63 off Christmas Island PO
BB Oklahoma is reported to have been sunk near Pearl Harbor on Dec 07, 1941
ARD AFD 9 is reported to have been sunk near Oosthaven on Dec 12, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Toyu Maru sunk by SS Skipjack~ near Lufeng
PI:
Clark bombed again.
Feeble attacks on the San Fernando bridgehead beaten of by Oscars deployed promptly on CAP, and another sub deflected by the escorts.
Malaya:
Two RN CLs delivery another bombardment at Jitra / Alor Setar, probably to catch and destroy damaged Sallies on the ground, but the air-frames have already been evacuated by rail.
Singers swept and bombed again, this time by Betties only. I estimate that the forts have not gone higher than 3.
Light bombers attacked ground forces at Ipoh and Georgetown (Penang).
DEI:
Mini-KB found HMS Repulse off Balikpapan and managed to put a fish into her side despite CAP. 2 Zeros and 5 Kates lost for two Allied fighters destroyed.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Chinese troops attacked and ejected the weak "puppet" garrison at Kaoping. I hope this is just grabbing low-hanging fruits and not the first sign of a general attack. I have been passive so far in China, except some optimizing of garrison requirements to free troops as a reserve and intervention force should the Chinese elect to attack somewhere on, the front or in the rear, or for a limited offensive if they don't. So far the guerilla units know to be operating in the Japanese rear area have shown no activities, but who knows.
Full action report:
Highlights: Encore bombardment at Jitra / Alor Setar
Bases lost or won:
Allied forces CAPTURE Kaoping
Lucena is occupied by the Japanese
Allied ships sunk:
PC YP-239 sunk by SS I-3 near the Channel Islands
LB PAB-5 shelled and most likely sunk by SS RO-63 off Christmas Island PO
BB Oklahoma is reported to have been sunk near Pearl Harbor on Dec 07, 1941
ARD AFD 9 is reported to have been sunk near Oosthaven on Dec 12, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Toyu Maru sunk by SS Skipjack~ near Lufeng
PI:
Clark bombed again.
Feeble attacks on the San Fernando bridgehead beaten of by Oscars deployed promptly on CAP, and another sub deflected by the escorts.
Malaya:
Two RN CLs delivery another bombardment at Jitra / Alor Setar, probably to catch and destroy damaged Sallies on the ground, but the air-frames have already been evacuated by rail.
Singers swept and bombed again, this time by Betties only. I estimate that the forts have not gone higher than 3.
Light bombers attacked ground forces at Ipoh and Georgetown (Penang).
DEI:
Mini-KB found HMS Repulse off Balikpapan and managed to put a fish into her side despite CAP. 2 Zeros and 5 Kates lost for two Allied fighters destroyed.
China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Chinese troops attacked and ejected the weak "puppet" garrison at Kaoping. I hope this is just grabbing low-hanging fruits and not the first sign of a general attack. I have been passive so far in China, except some optimizing of garrison requirements to free troops as a reserve and intervention force should the Chinese elect to attack somewhere on, the front or in the rear, or for a limited offensive if they don't. So far the guerilla units know to be operating in the Japanese rear area have shown no activities, but who knows.
Full action report:
Code: Select all
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 19, 41
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Invasion Support action off Sorong (82,107)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Kyusyu Maru
CM Yaeyama
xAK Kyusyu Maru fired at enemy troops
CM Yaeyama fired at enemy troops
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TF 238 encounters mine field at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Ships
DMS W-18
35 mines cleared
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TF 48 encounters mine field at Cape St. Jaques (61,72)
Japanese Ships
SC Ch-9
1 mine cleared
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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73
Japanese Ships
PB Shuko Maru #2
PB Shonon Maru #10
Allied Ships
SS Sargo~
SS Sargo~ is sighted by escort
Sargo~ 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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TF 381 encounters mine field at Lubang (78,78)
Allied Ships
AM Finch
9 mines cleared
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Sub attack near Balikpapan at 64,98
Japanese Ships
SS I-158, hits 1
Allied Ships
AM Lark
SS I-158 launches 2 torpedoes at AM Lark
AM Lark fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Lark fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Lark fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Lark attacking submerged sub ....
AM Lark loses contact with SS I-158
AM Lark fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Lufeng at 80,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Toyu Maru
Allied Ships
SS Skipjack~
xAK Toyu Maru is sighted by SS Skipjack~
SS Skipjack~ launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Toyu Maru
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Submarine attack near Hengchun at 83,67
Japanese Ships
xAK Hakkai Maru #2, Shell hits 27
Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon~
xAK Hakkai Maru #2 is sighted by SS Sturgeon~
SS Sturgeon~ attacking xAK Hakkai Maru #2 on the surface
SS Sturgeon~ low on gun ammo, Wright, W L breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Sub attack near Lufeng at 80,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Toyu Maru, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Skipjack~
SS Skipjack~ attacking xAK Toyu Maru on the surface
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Night Naval bombardment of Jitra / Alor Setar at 49,73
Allied Ships
CL Glasgow~
CL Enterprise~
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
Port hits 1
Walrus II acting as spotter for CA Exeter
CL Glasgow~ firing at Jitra / Alor Setar
CL Enterprise~ firing at Jitra / Alor Setar
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Invasion Support action off Sorong (82,107)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CM Yaeyama
xAK Kyusyu Maru
CM Yaeyama fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Sorong (82,107)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CM Yaeyama
xAK Kyusyu Maru
CM Yaeyama fired at enemy troops
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TF 238 encounters mine field at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Ships
DMS W-18
35 mines cleared
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ASW attack near Fort Ord at 218,73
Japanese Ships
SS I-4
Allied Ships
DD Brooks
DD Gilmer
SS I-4 is located by DD Brooks
DD Gilmer fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gilmer fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gilmer fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gilmer fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gilmer fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Channel Islands at 221,77
Japanese Ships
SS I-3
Allied Ships
PC YP-239, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS I-3 launches 2 torpedoes
Sub escapes detection
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Submarine attack near Saishu To at 99,56
Japanese Ships
xAK Shikano Maru
Allied Ships
SS Sealion~
xAK Shikano Maru is sighted by SS Sealion~
SS Sealion~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Shikano Maru
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TF 906 encounters mine field at Rabaul (106,125)
Allied Ships
xAKL Hopewell, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Submarine attack near Christmas Island PO at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS RO-63
Allied Ships
LB PAB-5, Shell hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
LB PAB-5 is sighted by SS RO-63
SS RO-63 attacking LB PAB-5 on the surface
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 25
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 115 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 27
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 24
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 6
No Japanese losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Georgetown Fortress, at 49,74 (Georgetown (Penang))
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 14
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 18
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
14 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 49,76 (Ipoh)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 21
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 4
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-43-Ia Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 49,76 (Ipoh)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on San Fernando , at 80,74
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 8
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 11
Allied aircraft
P-40B Warhawk x 5
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
24th Sentai with Ki-27b Nate-Setsu (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
50th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Balikpapan at 64,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh x 7
E13A1 Jake-Suitei x 9
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 12
P-40B Warhawk x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh: 3 damaged
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
BC Repulse, Torpedo hits 1
DD Van Ghent
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
9 x E13A1 Jake-Suitei bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Vl.G.IV-3 with B-339D (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
VI.G.V-1 with B-339D (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/HqS'~ with P-40B Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Balikpapan at 64,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 18
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 12
P-40B Warhawk x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 4 damaged
A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 2 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
B-339D: 1 destroyed
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
BC Repulse
DD Tenedos
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 3 plane(s) with no ordnance
6 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Vl.G.IV-3 with B-339D (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
VI.G.V-1 with B-339D (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/HqS'~ with P-40B Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tarakan at 67,91
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake-Suitei x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
DD Peary~
PG Isabel
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x E13A1 Jake-Suitei bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-43-Ia Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Donggala at 69,99
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 2
Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
CVE Hosho
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x 139WH-3 bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 300 kg SAP Bomb
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balikpapan at 64,97
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh x 6
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 9
P-40B Warhawk x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh: 3 destroyed
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
BC Repulse
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
CAP engaged:
Vl.G.IV-3 with B-339D (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 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
VI.G.V-1 with B-339D (2 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
24th PG/HqS'~ with P-40B Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
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ASW attack near Kuroshima at 98,61
Japanese Ships
xAKL Shino Maru #1
PB Rokko Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Permit~
SS Permit~ is sighted by escort
Permit~ diving deep ....
PB Rokko Maru #2 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Rokko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Rokko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Rokko Maru #2 attacking submerged sub ....
SS Permit~ eludes PB Rokko Maru #2 by diving deep
PB Rokko Maru #2 cannot establish contact with SS Permit~
PB Rokko Maru #2 loses contact with SS Permit~
PB Rokko Maru #2 cannot reach attack position over SS Permit~
PB Rokko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near San Fernando at 80,74
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
DD Uranami
DD Harusame
DD Natsugumo
TB Tomozuru
TB Chidori
E Shimushu
PB Take
DMS W-19
DMS W-10
APD PB-39 (Tade)
APD PB-37 (Hishi)
xAP Kitano Maru
xAP Buenos Aires Maru
xAP Hakone Maru
xAK Meigen Maru
xAK Yomei Maru
xAK Shinyubari Maru
xAK Takaoka Maru
xAK Taifuku Maru
xAK Takao Maru
xAK Sanko Maru #1
xAK Keiyo Maru
xAK Arizona Maru
DD Numakaze
DD Namikaze
DD Ayanami
DD Shikinami
Allied Ships
SS S-37~
SS S-37~ is sighted by escort
DD Numakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Namikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ayanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shikinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Invasion Support action off Sorong (82,107)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CM Yaeyama
xAK Kyusyu Maru
CM Yaeyama fired at enemy troops
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 8329 troops, 116 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Defending force 10247 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 365
Assaulting units:
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
1st Cavalry Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
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Ground combat at Sorong (82,107)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 360 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 222 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 3
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
III/66th Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
Sorong Cdo
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Ground combat at Kaoping (89,42)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 11631 troops, 84 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 446
Defending force 959 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 43
Allied adjusted assault: 518
Japanese adjusted defense: 13
Allied assault odds: 39 to 1 (fort level 1)
Allied forces CAPTURE Kaoping !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
497 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 15 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Allied ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
33rd Chinese Army Corps
34th Chinese Army Corps
Defending units:
101st NCPC Route Brigade
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 10247 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 365
Defending force 15160 troops, 163 guns, 142 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Assaulting units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
Defending units:
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
1st Cavalry Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)
December 20th, 1941
Highlights: Slow progress
Bases lost or won:
Lingayen is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Ruichang (China - dot base between Wuchang and Nanyang)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sorong (PNG)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tabiteuea (CentPac)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Digos / Malalag Bay (Mindanao)
Allied ships sunk:
DD Scout sunk by DD Harusame near San Fernando
AM Whippoorwill sunk by Minki-KB near Balikpapan
AM Lark sunk by Minki-KB near Balikpapan
xAKL Pacita sunk by Minki-KB near Balikpapan
xAKL Opon sunk by Minki-KB near Balikpapan
AMc Jeram sunk by LBA near Singapore
HDML-1062 sunk by LBA near Singapore
xAKL Raub sunk by LBA near Singapore
AMc Trang sunk by LBA at Singapore
xAK Julia Luckenbach sunk by SS I-172 near Kona
xAK Walter Luckenbach sunk by SS I-25^ near Kona
BB Arizona is reported to have been sunk near Pearl Harbor on Dec 07, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Nanko Maru #1 sunk by SS Saury~ near Cam Ranh Bay
Japanese Home Islands:
The large modern xAK Huzikawa Maru got torpedoed and shelled by SS Spearfish~ near Fukue-jima but managed to struggle into Sasebo. I hope the fires can be doused with the help of the port's naval support assets.
Central Pacific Area:
KB is supporting operations to extend the defensive perimeter in the Central Pacific, starting with Tabiteuea. KB lurks in the area just in case US CVs or raiders try to intervene.
PI:
Unloading continues at San Fernando. A single RN destroyer has made a suicide run and got sunk by alert DD Harusame almost single-handedly.
Weak air attacks by Warhawks and Seagulls against shipping at Fernando and Laoag have been beaten off by local CAP.
Submarine attacks at Fernando and Laoag have been dealt with without damage to the IJN forces.
Malaya:
The Thai Navy has made a contribution by bombarding Kuantan with their ocean-going gunboats.
The port at Singers got bombed and TFs attacked by Netties, sinking some small fry.
The airfield at Kuala Lumpur has been bombed and well cratered.
Enemy ground forces at Ipoh got bombed while the IJA tank spearhead prepares to cross the river.
DEI:
Mini-KB has sunk some small fry near Balikpapan.
The first cripples from the Manado surface actions a few days ago have reached Koror / Babeldaop. A dozen cruisers and destroyers will need yard time in Japan - they will be missed during the crucual expansion phase!
Other remarks:
It is tough to get supplies flowing to Gifu and Maebashi in order to support the huge concentration of industry and R&D assets at those two bases. The "supply required" button does not seem to have much effect. I will try to send Command HQs and other troops to create more demand. Maybe the supply caps are too restrictive.
Full action report:
Highlights: Slow progress
Bases lost or won:
Lingayen is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Ruichang (China - dot base between Wuchang and Nanyang)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sorong (PNG)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tabiteuea (CentPac)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Digos / Malalag Bay (Mindanao)
Allied ships sunk:
DD Scout sunk by DD Harusame near San Fernando
AM Whippoorwill sunk by Minki-KB near Balikpapan
AM Lark sunk by Minki-KB near Balikpapan
xAKL Pacita sunk by Minki-KB near Balikpapan
xAKL Opon sunk by Minki-KB near Balikpapan
AMc Jeram sunk by LBA near Singapore
HDML-1062 sunk by LBA near Singapore
xAKL Raub sunk by LBA near Singapore
AMc Trang sunk by LBA at Singapore
xAK Julia Luckenbach sunk by SS I-172 near Kona
xAK Walter Luckenbach sunk by SS I-25^ near Kona
BB Arizona is reported to have been sunk near Pearl Harbor on Dec 07, 1941
Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Nanko Maru #1 sunk by SS Saury~ near Cam Ranh Bay
Japanese Home Islands:
The large modern xAK Huzikawa Maru got torpedoed and shelled by SS Spearfish~ near Fukue-jima but managed to struggle into Sasebo. I hope the fires can be doused with the help of the port's naval support assets.
Central Pacific Area:
KB is supporting operations to extend the defensive perimeter in the Central Pacific, starting with Tabiteuea. KB lurks in the area just in case US CVs or raiders try to intervene.
PI:
Unloading continues at San Fernando. A single RN destroyer has made a suicide run and got sunk by alert DD Harusame almost single-handedly.
Weak air attacks by Warhawks and Seagulls against shipping at Fernando and Laoag have been beaten off by local CAP.
Submarine attacks at Fernando and Laoag have been dealt with without damage to the IJN forces.
Malaya:
The Thai Navy has made a contribution by bombarding Kuantan with their ocean-going gunboats.
The port at Singers got bombed and TFs attacked by Netties, sinking some small fry.
The airfield at Kuala Lumpur has been bombed and well cratered.
Enemy ground forces at Ipoh got bombed while the IJA tank spearhead prepares to cross the river.
DEI:
Mini-KB has sunk some small fry near Balikpapan.
The first cripples from the Manado surface actions a few days ago have reached Koror / Babeldaop. A dozen cruisers and destroyers will need yard time in Japan - they will be missed during the crucual expansion phase!
Other remarks:
It is tough to get supplies flowing to Gifu and Maebashi in order to support the huge concentration of industry and R&D assets at those two bases. The "supply required" button does not seem to have much effect. I will try to send Command HQs and other troops to create more demand. Maybe the supply caps are too restrictive.
Full action report:
Code: Select all
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 20, 41
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TF 238 encounters mine field at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Ships
DMS W-15
4 mines cleared
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Submarine attack near Salajar at 66,108
Japanese Ships
SS RO-33
Allied Ships
xAPc Regulus
xAPc Regulus is sighted by SS RO-33
SS RO-33 launches 2 torpedoes at xAPc Regulus
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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 65,73
Japanese Ships
xAK Nanko Maru #1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Yahiko Maru #2
xAK Nojima Maru
xAK Hokusho Maru
xAK Enju Maru
xAK Yahiko Maru #1
xAK Kusuyama Maru #1
xAK Toho Maru #2
xAKL Nittatsu Maru
PB Eiko Maru
Allied Ships
SS Saury~
SS Saury~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Nanko Maru #1
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Calayan at 82,71
Japanese Ships
SC Ch-14
SC Ch-15
Allied Ships
SS S-40~
SS S-40~ is located by SC Ch-14
S-40~ diving deep ....
SC Ch-15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-15 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch-15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-15 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch-15 is out of ASW ammo
SC Ch-15 is out of ASW ammo
SC Ch-15 is out of ASW ammo
SC Ch-15 is out of ASW ammo
SC Ch-15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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TF 381 encounters mine field at Busuanga (77,80)
Allied Ships
AM Finch
1 mine cleared
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Night Time Surface Combat, near San Fernando at 80,74, Range 5,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
CL Naka
DD Yugumo
DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo
DD Asagumo
DD Harusame
DD Isonami
DD Uranami
DD Shikinami
DD Ayanami
Allied Ships
DD Scout, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 3% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Scout at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Scout at 3,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Scout at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Scout sunk by DD Harusame at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Sub attack near Kona at 181,113
Japanese Ships
SS I-25^
Allied Ships
xAK Walter Luckenbach, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Walter Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-25^
SS I-25^ attacking xAK Walter Luckenbach on the surface
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Submarine attack near Christmas Island PO at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS RO-63
Allied Ships
xAK Roseville
xAK Roseville is sighted by SS RO-63
SS RO-63 launches 2 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Wenchow at 89,59
Japanese Ships
xAK Hakonesan Maru
PB Nako Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Swordfish~, hits 1
SS Swordfish~ is sighted by escort
PB Nako Maru #2 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Nako Maru #2 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Nako Maru #2 is out of ASW ammo
PB Nako Maru #2 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Nako Maru #2 is out of ASW ammo
PB Nako Maru #2 is out of ASW ammo
PB Nako Maru #2 is out of ASW ammo
PB Nako Maru #2 is out of ASW ammo
PB Nako Maru #2 is out of ASW ammo
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Singapore at 51,84
Japanese Ships
SS RTN Vilun, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Ierax~
SS RTN Vilun is sighted by escort
RTN Vilun bottoming out ....
DD Ierax~ attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ierax~ cannot establish contact with SS RTN Vilun
DD Ierax~ cannot establish contact with SS RTN Vilun
SS RTN Vilun eludes ASW attack from DD Ierax~
DD Ierax~ fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ierax~ fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ierax~ fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ierax~ fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Kuantan at 51,79
Japanese Ships
DD RTN Phra Ruang
PG RTN Sri Ayuthia
PG RTN Sukhothai
PG RTN Ratanakosindra
DMS RTN Meklong
DMS RTN Tachin
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Resources hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8
Port supply hits 2
DD RTN Phra Ruang firing at Kuantan
PG RTN Sri Ayuthia firing at Kuantan
PG RTN Sukhothai firing at Kuantan
PG RTN Ratanakosindra firing at Kuantan
DMS RTN Meklong firing at Kuantan
BRN.1 Slim acting as spotter for DMS RTN Tachin
DMS RTN Tachin firing at Kuantan
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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima at 99,59
Japanese Ships
xAK Huzikawa Maru, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS Spearfish~
xAK Huzikawa Maru is sighted by SS Spearfish~
SS Spearfish~ attacking on the surface
SS Spearfish~ low on gun ammo, Pryce, R F breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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Amphibious Assault at Tabiteuea (137,134)
TF 447 troops unloading over beach at Tabiteuea, 137,134
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Submarine attack near Samarinda at 68,96
Japanese Ships
SS I-159
Allied Ships
xAKL Opon
xAKL Opon is sighted by SS I-159
SS I-159 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Opon
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TF 447 encounters mine field at Tabiteuea (137,134)
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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73
Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #6
PB Shonon Maru #10
Allied Ships
SS Sargo~
SS Sargo~ is located by PB Shonan Maru #6
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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Sub attack near Laoag at 80,71
Japanese Ships
SC Ch-13
SC Ch-14
Allied Ships
SS Pickerel~
SS Pickerel~ launches 2 torpedoes at SC Ch-13
SC Ch-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Taihoku at 88,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Lisbon Maru
PB Kaiun Maru
Allied Ships
SS Swordfish~
SS Swordfish~ is sighted by escort
Swordfish~ diving deep ....
PB Kaiun Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kaiun Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kaiun Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kaiun Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kaiun Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near San Fernando at 80,74
Japanese Ships
TB Chidori
PB Take
DMS W-19
xAP Teikyo Maru
xAP Husimi Maru
xAK Meigen Maru
xAK Lyons Maru
xAK Anyo Maru
TB Tomozuru
TB Hatsukari
TB Manazuru
Allied Ships
SS S-36~, hits 3
SS S-36~ launches 2 torpedoes at TB Chidori
TB Tomozuru fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Chidori fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Manazuru attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Christmas Island PO at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS RO-63
Allied Ships
xAK Roseville
xAK Roseville is sighted by SS RO-63
SS RO-63 launches 2 torpedoes
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ASW attack near Pago Pago at 148,161
Japanese Ships
SS RO-68
Allied Ships
AM Kingfisher
SS RO-68 is sighted by escort
RO-68 bottoming out ....
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 24
G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Raub, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Nam Yong
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
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Morning Air attack on 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 49,76 (Ipoh)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 22
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
14 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Nanyang , at 85,45
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 17
Ki-30 Ann x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kuala Lumpur , at 49,79
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 21
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Chengchow , at 88,44
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51a Sonia_ x 31
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
7 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
11 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kuala Lumpur , at 49,79
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 24
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kuala Lumpur , at 49,79
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 14
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Laoag at 81,72
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 15
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 11
SOC-1 Seagull x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
xAP Tatsuta Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SOC-1 Seagull bombing from 2000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
24th Sentai with Ki-27b Nate-Setsu (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(15 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on San Fernando , at 80,74
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 12
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
50th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Balikpapan at 66,97
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 7
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Pacita, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Opon, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 19
G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
AMc Hua Tong
AMc Jeram, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 23
G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 7 damaged
G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AG Vyner Brooke, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
AG Wuchang, Bomb hits 1
AMc Trang, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs, 2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
22 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 21
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Laoag at 81,72
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 13
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 5
SOC-1 Seagull x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27b Nate-Setsu: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
SOC-1 Seagull: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
24th Sentai with Ki-27b Nate-Setsu (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Donggala at 69,99
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude-Kansen x 6
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
Ryujo-1 with A5M4 Claude-Kansen (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 3
G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
HDML-1062, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
HDML-1063
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balikpapan at 66,97
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 19
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
PG Isabel
DD Peary~, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Peary~
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balikpapan at 64,99
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 7
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
AM Lark, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
AM Whippoorwill, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B5N1 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AM Lark
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ASW attack near Laoag at 81,72
Japanese Ships
DMS W-10
APD PB-39 (Tade)
xAP Atsuta Maru
xAP Horai Maru #2
xAK Yomei Maru
xAK Nanrei Maru #1
xAK Zuiko Maru #2
xAK Matsukawa Maru
xAK Kosei Maru
xAK Kumagawa Maru
E Shimushu
DMS W-12
DMS W-11
Allied Ships
SS S-37~, hits 3
SS S-37~ is sighted by escort
E Shimushu fails to find sub and abandons search
DMS W-12 attacking submerged sub ....
DMS W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-12 fails to find sub and abandons search
DMS W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Submarine attack near Christmas Island PO at 174,141
Japanese Ships
SS RO-63
Allied Ships
xAK Roseville, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Roseville is sighted by SS RO-63
SS RO-63 launches 2 torpedoes
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Submarine attack near Kona at 179,115
Japanese Ships
SS I-172
Allied Ships
xAK Julia Luckenbach, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Julia Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-172
SS I-172 attacking on the surface
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Ground combat at Ruichang (85,52)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 4370 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 187
Defending force 51 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Japanese adjusted assault: 190
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 190 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Ruichang !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
68ID 14th Ind.Mix.' Brigade
Defending units:
#Administration
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 8324 troops, 116 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Defending force 10248 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 365
Assaulting units:
1st Cavalry Brigade
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
4th Cavalry Brigade
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
Mongol Garrison Army
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
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Ground combat at Sorong (82,107)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 360 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 216 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sorong !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
III/66th Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
Sorong Cdo
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Ground combat at Tabiteuea (137,134)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1215 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 58
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 46
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 46 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tabiteuea !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
61st Naval Guard Unit
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Ground combat at Digos / Malalag Bay (79,92)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1336 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 61
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 28
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 28 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Digos / Malalag Bay !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 10248 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 365
Defending force 17191 troops, 163 guns, 182 vehicles, Assault Value = 534
Assaulting units:
4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
Defending units:
26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
1st Cavalry Brigade
4th Cavalry Brigade
26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
26ID 26th Recon Regiment
Mongol Garrison Army
26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment