Combat Report
December 17-19, 1941
Malaya
Port Dickson falls on the 18th.
Johore Bharu FALLS on the 18th crushing its defenders (two Aussie Brigades) and opening the way to Singers.
Alor Star falls on the 19th.
On the 19th, 3 Japanese ID, 1 Engineer Reg, and 3 Artillery units begin moving towards Singapore. WE want this done QUICK!
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Crushing enemy TFs between Hawaii and the WC:
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The DEI is a MESS!
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Last Screen.
SoPac--doubt if I can lure Gregg within 14 hexes of either Truk or Roi Namur but it is worth the try...
SoPac--doubt if I can lure Gregg within 14 hexes of either Truk or Roi Namur but it is worth the try...
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Combat Report
December 17-19, 1941
SS Operations
I tend to do pretty well with my subs so this is a regular Posting in Combat Reports.
17th--
I-168 AK Jacob Luchenbach 1TT near Moala doing 48 Cas (2 Squads)
Ro-65 AKL Hai Sang 4 Shells near Donggala
18th--
I-75 SINKS TK Pat Doheny with 3 TT and hits TK Alfred Clegg with 1 TT near San Diego
I-10 SINKS AK William Luchenbach with 4 Shells and 1 TT near Anatom doing 18 Cas (1 Squad)
19th--
I-155 hits TK British Duchess with 1 TT near Exmouth
LaFoa
Have three SS ML on their way to mine LaFoa and slow down the Allied landings here.
December 17-19, 1941
SS Operations
I tend to do pretty well with my subs so this is a regular Posting in Combat Reports.
17th--
I-168 AK Jacob Luchenbach 1TT near Moala doing 48 Cas (2 Squads)
Ro-65 AKL Hai Sang 4 Shells near Donggala
18th--
I-75 SINKS TK Pat Doheny with 3 TT and hits TK Alfred Clegg with 1 TT near San Diego
I-10 SINKS AK William Luchenbach with 4 Shells and 1 TT near Anatom doing 18 Cas (1 Squad)
19th--
I-155 hits TK British Duchess with 1 TT near Exmouth
LaFoa
Have three SS ML on their way to mine LaFoa and slow down the Allied landings here.
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OK?? Done.
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Combat Report
December 20, 1941
A slightly calmer day after several frantic days of action.
CenPac
Hawaiian Interdiction
CarDiv1 continues to blast shipping East/NE of Hawaii. This day sees 7 AK, 1 PC, and 1 AG sunk. Sorties on the CVs are excellent. We can do this for a few more days without issue. YUMMY!
Midway
As Kido Butai moves SSW from Wake, I decide to make sure that Midway can defend itself. There is an Air Flotilla present so I fly off most of Hiryu's air group to give Midway some teeth. The enemy can fly B-17 up here and I don't want them to have a free shot at scoring on the disbanded ships present. There are 2 SNLF Brigades, an Air Flotilla, 4 Engineer units, and 2 more Base Forces. It is WAY OVERCROWDED!
Wake
The troops are fully ashore and get a day of rest as the Japanese curl up for a massed punch. The afternoon sees a strike of 29 Zero, 55 Val, and 73 Kate do 173 Cas to the defenders. Tomorrow will see all 4 of the old BBs hit the base, then 4 BC from the Kido Butai escort will nail it, a carrier strike follows, and, finally, a Shock Attack should finish resistance.
SoPac
The enemy pulls back.
Lunga goes to AF-1 and gets 36 Zero and 27 Betty.
New Caledonia
The enemy is trying to get troops into LaFoa but Japan's subs score TWICE! Minelaying commences tomorrow and that should help. An SNLF Brigade arrives at LaFoa and will bombard tomorrow to see what is present. An IJA Brigade arrives in two days if needed. Order 5 SS into the LaFoa hex to SINK the enemy!
The enemy bombards Noumea as well as LaFoa to little effect. Should note that the Noumea bombardment had the Lexington-Class BCs present. Those 20 16" guns are formidable!
DEI
Ambon
A Japanese Shock Attack by the 90th Infantry Regiment scores 3-1 taking Forts to 0. Base will fall tomorrow.
Kendari
A Fast TF drops off a small Infantry unit that will take the base tomorrow. Day after that will see an Air HQ land and then Java is DONE!
No real naval action this day.
SS Action
I-10
Hits AK Exmoor with 1 TT (12 Cas--1 Squad) near Noumea
Hits AK Dorothy Luchenbach with 1 TT (7 Cas and 7 Vehicles) near Noumea
I-155
Hit AK Tarifa with 1 TT near Exmouth
December 20, 1941
A slightly calmer day after several frantic days of action.
CenPac
Hawaiian Interdiction
CarDiv1 continues to blast shipping East/NE of Hawaii. This day sees 7 AK, 1 PC, and 1 AG sunk. Sorties on the CVs are excellent. We can do this for a few more days without issue. YUMMY!
Midway
As Kido Butai moves SSW from Wake, I decide to make sure that Midway can defend itself. There is an Air Flotilla present so I fly off most of Hiryu's air group to give Midway some teeth. The enemy can fly B-17 up here and I don't want them to have a free shot at scoring on the disbanded ships present. There are 2 SNLF Brigades, an Air Flotilla, 4 Engineer units, and 2 more Base Forces. It is WAY OVERCROWDED!
Wake
The troops are fully ashore and get a day of rest as the Japanese curl up for a massed punch. The afternoon sees a strike of 29 Zero, 55 Val, and 73 Kate do 173 Cas to the defenders. Tomorrow will see all 4 of the old BBs hit the base, then 4 BC from the Kido Butai escort will nail it, a carrier strike follows, and, finally, a Shock Attack should finish resistance.
SoPac
The enemy pulls back.
Lunga goes to AF-1 and gets 36 Zero and 27 Betty.
New Caledonia
The enemy is trying to get troops into LaFoa but Japan's subs score TWICE! Minelaying commences tomorrow and that should help. An SNLF Brigade arrives at LaFoa and will bombard tomorrow to see what is present. An IJA Brigade arrives in two days if needed. Order 5 SS into the LaFoa hex to SINK the enemy!
The enemy bombards Noumea as well as LaFoa to little effect. Should note that the Noumea bombardment had the Lexington-Class BCs present. Those 20 16" guns are formidable!
DEI
Ambon
A Japanese Shock Attack by the 90th Infantry Regiment scores 3-1 taking Forts to 0. Base will fall tomorrow.
Kendari
A Fast TF drops off a small Infantry unit that will take the base tomorrow. Day after that will see an Air HQ land and then Java is DONE!
No real naval action this day.
SS Action
I-10
Hits AK Exmoor with 1 TT (12 Cas--1 Squad) near Noumea
Hits AK Dorothy Luchenbach with 1 TT (7 Cas and 7 Vehicles) near Noumea
I-155
Hit AK Tarifa with 1 TT near Exmouth
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December 20, 1941
Malaya
Malaya
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December 20, 1941
Luzon
Luzon
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December 20, 1941
Mindanao
Mindanao
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The SoPac Operation is over. The troops are ashore and the Allies are transfixed by the trust to the south. Now--time will tell--we will see how quickly he figures out the Hawaiian Operation. Once Wake falls, I will allow the Wake troops 2-3 days to rest then we pick-up the troops and head for the Big Island and Lihue for our first assaults.
The 16th Army will unload at Wake in two days.
A massive TF will begin loading at Tokyo in 2-3 days. There will be 2 ID, 2 Army Brigade, 3 Army Engineering Regiments, 2 Air HQ, 2 large Base Force, and 2 small Base Force. This is the Iron Fist of the assault. Am certain to need another ID so will stockpile points to buy another ID from Manchuria.
My AK conversions are almost done. I converted 7-8 AK into AKE as well as a few to AG, AS, and--of course--several AR. The AKE are done in 2-3 days. Will need them to keep the BBs/BCs fed!
Am moving forward Combined and 4th Fleet. These will also aid in reloading!
The 16th Army will unload at Wake in two days.
A massive TF will begin loading at Tokyo in 2-3 days. There will be 2 ID, 2 Army Brigade, 3 Army Engineering Regiments, 2 Air HQ, 2 large Base Force, and 2 small Base Force. This is the Iron Fist of the assault. Am certain to need another ID so will stockpile points to buy another ID from Manchuria.
My AK conversions are almost done. I converted 7-8 AK into AKE as well as a few to AG, AS, and--of course--several AR. The AKE are done in 2-3 days. Will need them to keep the BBs/BCs fed!
Am moving forward Combined and 4th Fleet. These will also aid in reloading!
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I suggest getting some ADs since they can also help to repair DDs and smaller and it appears that they will also load the ammo for the smaller guns on the larger ships as well as their torpedoes.
Seek peace but keep your gun handy.
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Excellent thought! Adding it to the list.RangerJoe wrote: Wed Oct 15, 2025 11:58 pm I suggest getting some ADs since they can also help to repair DDs and smaller and it appears that they will also load the ammo for the smaller guns on the larger ships as well as their torpedoes.
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Combat Report
December 21, 1941
This is the first semi-calm turn of the war.
NoPac
Fast TF will land troops on Adak tomorrow.
CenPac
Midway
Enemy TF of CL Helena and some DDs approaching. A strike of 12 Zero and 16 Kates flew and hit Helena with a single bomb. Order all ships out of Port and move to Kure just in case he comes on with a Bombardment.
Laysan
Fast TF lands a Japanese BF here. Will use it for advanced air search/recon.
Wake
Four BB hit the island. They don't have a lot of ammo but do 116 Ca and sink the remaining 4 PT-Boats. The SNLF Assault Brigade does a Shock Attack and scores 4-1 dropping Forts from 3 down to ZERO. Base will fall tomorrow.
SoPac
LaFoa
As said yesterday, move 5 Japanese SS to the LaFoa hex. They do well and sink two AK. First load of 50 mines are dropped off in the hex by an I-Boat ML. Two more loads are coming.
My Brigade bombards and finds two small Inf units as well as a small Base Force. The Army Brigade arrives tomorrow and will double Japanese firepower. Will attack tomorrow.
Spot the American BC TF and two CVs. Just watching them for now...
DEI
Ambon FALLS!
Kendari sees a 2-1 Japanese Shock Attack drop Forts to ZERO. It falls tomorrow and an Air Flotilla lands to bring in MISS BETTY to raise some Hell.
Philippines
Legaspi falls.
Lingayen
Three Philippine ID defend this base and they are crushed by my ID and 3 Artillery units. The Philippine army loses 11,221 Cas (559 Squads) and 3 units are destroyed. NICE!
SS Ops
I-8 SINKS AK Dorothy Luchenbach with 2 TT (15 Cas and 2 Guns) at LaFoa
I-1 SINKS AK Exmoor with 2 TT at LaFoa
Ro-33 SINKS AKL Hai Sang with 23 Shells near Balikpapan
I-160 hits AK Jalaratna with a TT near Rangoon
Ro-34 SINKS AGP Niagara with 3 Sh and a TT at Zanboanga
NICE SS Round!
December 21, 1941
This is the first semi-calm turn of the war.
NoPac
Fast TF will land troops on Adak tomorrow.
CenPac
Midway
Enemy TF of CL Helena and some DDs approaching. A strike of 12 Zero and 16 Kates flew and hit Helena with a single bomb. Order all ships out of Port and move to Kure just in case he comes on with a Bombardment.
Laysan
Fast TF lands a Japanese BF here. Will use it for advanced air search/recon.
Wake
Four BB hit the island. They don't have a lot of ammo but do 116 Ca and sink the remaining 4 PT-Boats. The SNLF Assault Brigade does a Shock Attack and scores 4-1 dropping Forts from 3 down to ZERO. Base will fall tomorrow.
SoPac
LaFoa
As said yesterday, move 5 Japanese SS to the LaFoa hex. They do well and sink two AK. First load of 50 mines are dropped off in the hex by an I-Boat ML. Two more loads are coming.
My Brigade bombards and finds two small Inf units as well as a small Base Force. The Army Brigade arrives tomorrow and will double Japanese firepower. Will attack tomorrow.
Spot the American BC TF and two CVs. Just watching them for now...
DEI
Ambon FALLS!
Kendari sees a 2-1 Japanese Shock Attack drop Forts to ZERO. It falls tomorrow and an Air Flotilla lands to bring in MISS BETTY to raise some Hell.
Philippines
Legaspi falls.
Lingayen
Three Philippine ID defend this base and they are crushed by my ID and 3 Artillery units. The Philippine army loses 11,221 Cas (559 Squads) and 3 units are destroyed. NICE!
SS Ops
I-8 SINKS AK Dorothy Luchenbach with 2 TT (15 Cas and 2 Guns) at LaFoa
I-1 SINKS AK Exmoor with 2 TT at LaFoa
Ro-33 SINKS AKL Hai Sang with 23 Shells near Balikpapan
I-160 hits AK Jalaratna with a TT near Rangoon
Ro-34 SINKS AGP Niagara with 3 Sh and a TT at Zanboanga
NICE SS Round!
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