BBfanboy wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:55 am
Will be interesting if you destroy the 6 Divisions in Nanyang - maybe the AI will send 6 more to try to retake the base. You wipe out the majority of IJA strength in China through its piecemeal commitment to battles.
Hopefully.
But even IJA in Nanyang has proven tough nut to crack. And "doom stack" near Loyang has activated a bit too.
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
Looks like Mr. AI has gifted you some planes to destroy at Rabaul. IIRC, those Graces are pretty good bombers, and getting the Zeros on the ground is a good thing too! Grind, Baby, Grind!
No matter how bad a situation is, you can always make it worse. - Chris Hadfield : An Astronaut's Guide To Life On Earth
BBfanboy wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:00 am
Looks like Mr. AI has gifted you some planes to destroy at Rabaul. IIRC, those Graces are pretty good bombers, and getting the Zeros on the ground is a good thing too! Grind, Baby, Grind!
I am also sweeping Rabaul with Thunderbolts, just in case, since sometimes AI gets runway repaired a bit and gets few Zeros into air.
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
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Submarine attack near Fukuoka at 104,56
Japanese Ships
LB-1004, Shell hits 3, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Pintado
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Submarine attack near Fukuoka at 104,56
Japanese Ships
LB-167, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Pintado
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Sub attack near Donggala at 67,98
Japanese Ships
xAKL Tokushima Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC CHa-97
Allied Ships
SS KXV, hits 1
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Submarine attack near Fukuoka at 104,56
Japanese Ships
LB-150, Shell hits 2, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Pintado
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Submarine attack near Fukuoka at 104,56
Japanese Ships
LB-5151, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Pintado, hits 2
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Sub attack near Shikuka at 126,45
Japanese Ships
PB Pa-31, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
SC CHa-70
xAKL Tatsutagawa Maru
xAKL Koetsu Maru
E No.17
Allied Ships
SS Thresher, hits 2
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
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Sub attack near Chiba at 116,61
Japanese Ships
E No.17
SC CHa-70
xAKL Tatsutagawa Maru
xAKL Miyakawa Maru #4
E No.6
Allied Ships
SS Albacore, hits 1
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Amphibious Assault at Wuchang (84,51) (this is funny since Wuchang is deep behind Chinese lines, they just sailed via river...)
TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Wuchang, 84,51
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
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Invasion Support action off Wuchang (84,51)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
E W-4
E No.15
DMS W-7
LST T-113, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
SS Aspro (they should have gotten some extra experience from barge-hunting...)
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Submarine attack near Fukuoka at 104,56
Japanese Ships
LB-5012, Shell hits 2, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Aspro
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Submarine attack near Kobe at 107,61
Japanese Ships
LB-1007, Shell hits 5, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Tang
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Sub attack near Wakayama at 108,62
Japanese Ships
LB-516, Shell hits 2, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Barbel
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Sub attack near Kobe at 107,61
Japanese Ships
LB-155, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Dragonet
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Muntok at 50,90
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 7
B-25D1 Mitchell x 8
P-51B Mustang x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
TK Kokuei Maru, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AO Hayasui, Shell hits 1, Bomb hits 2, on fire
TK Tempi Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Muntok at 50,90
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 4
P-51B Mustang x 6
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
I now have more CV/CVL/CVE than I need. Of course nice to have.
China is progressing quite nicely, my plan is to get Shanghai within couple of months.
I am losing 20something planes for Ops losses every 2-day turn, but that seems to be unavoidable.
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
BBfanboy wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 1:15 pm
What happened with that unexpected Japanese invasion of Wuchang?
It collapsed, they re-embarked and went away, I had 500+AV Chinese Cops there plus Base Force with 40 AV too.
AI probably didn't think that it's small unit would have had a chance...
Whole riverine supply/invasion thing is annoying. I probably have to put some bombers in China for naval search/attack because of it. And I own 90% of hexes on both river banks of Yangtze River with units... Not very realistic to anyone sail past.
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
This might be a good hint to aspiring Japanese players. Many Allied players would not be prepared that Yangtze River is navigable and one can sail Amphibious invasion TF up to it.
Of course would have to check the ship sizes first to ensure they are allowed to river.
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
Well the limit for estuaries is 15,000 tons which means most vessels can pass. Some players have tried mining the river but it doesn't seem to work there for some reason. It might work in Wuchang port hex. Others suggest that putting a coastal gun regiment on the shores will stop them, but where will you find one of those in China! Perhaps a Marine Defence Battalion if the Allies get a foothold that leads to the river.
No matter how bad a situation is, you can always make it worse. - Chris Hadfield : An Astronaut's Guide To Life On Earth
Assaulting units:
2/9 Commando Battalion
2/1st Ind Coy
Defending units:
302nd Ind.Infantry Battalion
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
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Afternoon Air attack on Tandjoengpinang , at 50,85
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 2
Spitfire VIII x 8
B-25D1 Mitchell x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Kako, Bomb hits 11, on fire
DD Hibiki, Shell hits 6, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC Ch 37, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Sagiri, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Kosukaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Hamakaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Hatakaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Tagokaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 2
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Sub attack near Hirosaki/Aomori at 115,51
Japanese Ships
xAKL Edogawa Maru
PB Pa-32
xAKL Tatsuaoi Maru
xAKL Shiroganesan Maru
E No.18
E Yashiro
Japanese ground losses:
100 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
2/9 Commando Battalion
2/1st Ind Coy
Defending units:
302nd Ind.Infantry Battalion
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302nd Ind.Infantry Battalion Wiped Out at Merauke by attrition!!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 15, 44
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Afternoon Air attack on Tandjoengpinang , at 50,85
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M5b Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 2
Spitfire VIII x 8
B-25D1 Mitchell x 8
P-51B Mustang x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5b Zero: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
DD Tanikaze, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
AMc Wa 19, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
SC CHa-21, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
DD Sagiri, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Mutsuki, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
MTB G-1, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
AMc Wa 3, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
AMc Hakata Maru #6, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
SC CHa-43, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 2
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Afternoon Air attack on 13th Indian Brigade, at 85,60 , near Tsinkiang
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia x 3
Ki-84a Frank x 11
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 1 destroyed
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
Assaulting units:
25th Indian Division
9th Indian Division
Defending units:
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
Assaulting units:
55th Chinese Corps
97th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
2nd New Chinese Corps
Red Chinese Army
37th Group Army
5th War Area
4th Construction Regiment
Assaulting units:
97th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
2nd New Chinese Corps
Red Chinese Army
5th War Area
37th Group Army
4th Construction Regiment
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 20, 44
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Submarine attack near Fukuoka at 104,56
Japanese Ships
LB-1019, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Manta
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ASW attack near Lahaina at 196,86
Japanese Ships
SS I-169, hits 10
Allied Ships
DE Edward C. Daly
DE England
xAK Andrew Furuseth
xAK Allen Johnson
xAK Allen C. Balch
DE Austin
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Submarine attack near Eureka at 204,80
Japanese Ships
SS RO-40, hits 19, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DE Gilmore
DE Lake
DE Griswold
xAP Golden Gate
xAP Golden Eagle
xAP Cape Cleare
xAP Cape Newenham
xAK Virginia Lykes
xAK Mormacwren
DD Humphreys
DE Lyman
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Sub attack near Kunashiri at 125,51
Japanese Ships
xAKL Edogawa Maru
PB Pa-32
xAKL Tatsuaoi Maru
xAKL Shiroganesan Maru
E No.18, Shell hits 1
E Yashiro
Allied Ships
SS Jack, hits 13, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)
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ASW attack near Aogashima at 113,66
Japanese Ships
E Amakusa
Allied Ships
SS Queenfish, hits 2
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Sub attack near Aogashima at 113,65
Japanese Ships
TK Ejiri Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
E Amakusa
Allied Ships
SS Pompano
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Sub attack near Toyohara at 125,47
Japanese Ships
xAKL Sekiho Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
ML G-216
xAKL Tatsutagawa Maru
xAKL Naikesan Maru
xAKL Miyakawa Maru #4
E No.8
E No.6
Allied Ships
SS Cobia
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Sub attack near Aogashima at 113,65
Japanese Ships
TK Ejiri Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
Assaulting units:
92nd Chinese Corps
97th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
2nd New Chinese Corps
5th War Area
Red Chinese Army
37th Group Army
4th Construction Regiment
Assaulting units:
97th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
2nd New Chinese Corps
Red Chinese Army
37th Group Army
5th War Area
4th Construction Regiment
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
Assaulting units:
55th Chinese Corps
97th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
2nd New Chinese Corps
Red Chinese Army
37th Group Army
5th War Area
4th Construction Regiment
Assaulting units:
55th Chinese Corps
97th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
2nd New Chinese Corps
37th Group Army
Red Chinese Army
5th War Area
4th Construction Regiment
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-
7 more holes in me... Went well, but it is what it is.
"To meaningless French Idealism, Liberty, Fraternity and Equality...we answer with German Realism, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery" -Prince von Bülov, 1870-