AAR-The Italian Affair--Hoepner vs. mc3744

2ndACR · Post by **2ndACR** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 9:31 pm

I get leery about changing leaders until the bug is destroyed. Since no one knows what the trigger is for it anyway.

Mainly my concern is just a "micromanagement" nutcase concern. I even list what units are assigned to what Army HQ. Even though it makes no difference in the game, my military training abhors lack of organization in chain of command.

Mynok · Post by **Mynok** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 9:56 pm

my military training abhors lack of organization in chain of command.

Heck, I'm a civvy and I still have pages of notes containing my org chart for each command and army HQ.

Ron Saueracker · Post by **Ron Saueracker** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 10:02 pm

One needs to split units as Allied because the land combat/movement part of the game is so poorly thought out. It's the only way one can even hope to threaten Japan supply lines.

Gen.Hoepner · Post by **Gen.Hoepner** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:20 pm

Guys: really really thanks for your support. I really appreciate it!
Not so much happened today.Nothing good however for Japan. At Palembang my attack was stopped. Now i need to rest those units while some more engs will be brought in. A bomb TF is already moving to soften the bad guys down there.
Today all my bombers and fighters took another day of break, to realx and have a trip to the local "entretaiment" night club[:D]. For tomorrow is planned the first of some big raids over Rangoon AFs. AVG and Co. have already gained the number of 57( as my intel reports), so i need to smash them down from now on if i want to get this damned place!
Finally 1 division, 1 brigade and 1 arty units managed to come out of the ricefields and get on the railway between Chagasha and Handchow. More units are just 50-55/60 miles away. If these guys manage to resist to the probable attack of the chinese i still will have some hope for the Chinese front. If not...well you can guess....
At Yenen, after several losses i had to stop my attack. Same for Manila.
Who said that playing as Jap was easy???!!!
In the south pac, after the victorious raid of my KB2 over enemy seas, everything is quite. Soho arrived at Truk and will join KB2 . This big formation will continue this cat-mouse tactic against his convoys. He must not feel safe there!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/12/42

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TF 101 troops unloading over beach at Talasea, 59,88

Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on 9th War Area , at 49,30

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 7
Ki-30 Ann x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Changsha , at 47,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 4
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 20
Ki-30 Ann x 11
Ki-51 Sonia x 10
Ki-21 Sally x 45
Ki-49 Helen x 25
Ki-15 Babs x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
80 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 86

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
17 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
13 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 6000 feet
7 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 10
Ki-48 Lily x 6
Ki-36 Ida x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 2 damaged
Ki-48 Lily: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Princess of Negros, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Ethel Edwards, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
286 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 4

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Chinese Corps, at 47,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 8000 feet
8 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 8000 feet

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Ground combat at Manila

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 131205 troops, 1047 guns, 300 vehicles

Defending force 50871 troops, 248 guns, 175 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese ground losses:
1955 casualties reported OUCH[X(]
Guns lost 50
Vehicles lost 6

Allied ground losses:
1319 casualties reported
Guns lost 76
Vehicles lost 7

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Ground combat at Yenen

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 158004 troops, 1784 guns, 159 vehicles

Defending force 45722 troops, 219 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese ground losses:
1830 casualties reported ufffffGuns lost 40
Vehicles lost 4

Allied ground losses:
635 casualties reported
Guns lost 54

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Ground combat at Rahaeng

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 15690 troops, 180 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 27495 troops, 295 guns, 293 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Palembang

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 7755 troops, 87 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3713 troops, 59 guns, 3 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)

Japanese ground losses:
217 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported

Ok, i understimated his forces once more. Shame on me!
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Ground combat at Yenen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 37064 troops, 136 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 166128 troops, 1713 guns, 154 vehicles

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Ground combat at Rahaeng

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 13325 troops, 183 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 38558 troops, 392 guns, 16 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
71 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Manila

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 26050 troops, 137 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 136615 troops, 963 guns, 293 vehicles

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Ground combat at Nanning

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7571 troops, 84 guns, 4 vehicles

Defending force 43642 troops, 273 guns, 0 vehicles

2ndACR · Post by **2ndACR** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:26 pm

Well, since email is being slow today, here is my advice.

In Japan, upgrade the 27 plane Claudes groups at Sasebo, Tokyo and Ominato. Assign them all to Southern Army command. Once repaired, send 2 to Burma and send 1 to China. You have plenty of Zeros in the pool for this.

At Bangkok, disband the F2/3rd Daitai into the F1/Yamada daitai. Remember to click yes for return in 90 days.
Send the 2 Para Reg to help the 33rd division. They are not much, but they are high experience.

Singapore:

All close MSW need to be sent to start clearing those mines out.
Load up the 18th and 56th Div and send them to Hong Kong. They will help stabalize China.
Load up the 5th and send it to Bangkok or keep it in Singapore but with enough AP's to quickly be sent there if needed.

Cam Rahn Bay:
Load up the 91st naval GD and send to Foochow. Once there, march the partial div to Canton.

Saigon:
load up the 81st naval gd and send to Foochow also.

Tokyo:
Load up the 82nd naval gd and the Yokahoma 5th SNLF and send to Wenchow. Once there, march the partial to Canton.

China proper:
Send Mongol Cav divisions from Manchuria to Tsingtao and Chengting. Once there, move the partials to their parents.

Form a second bombardment group and start hitting Mouleim to slow any advance he tries to make from there. Base them out of Singapore once it is cleared of mines. A 3rd TF would be better still, but you would need the BB's in Truk or Palau to do this with. (I can not remember where they were at).

Burma will hold IMO. China will take some work. Once Yenen is taken, that will really help. Get all those units back on the rail lines and keep them there if possible. Time to start thinking about recouping your losses and not offensive action at this time.

Gen.Hoepner · Post by **Gen.Hoepner** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:44 pm

ORIGINAL: 2ndACR

Well, since email is being slow today, here is my advice.

In Japan, upgrade the 27 plane Claudes groups at Sasebo, Tokyo and Ominato. Assign them all to Southern Army command. Once repaired, send 2 to Burma and send 1 to China. You have plenty of Zeros in the pool for this.

yes, i was thinking of doing this. What stopped my before was the forseing of these high experienced naval pilots later in the war...but, as the war is already crumbouling on Japan...i take this option. I've some doubts about sending a zero daitai to China. Down there there are no enemy fighters...

At Bangkok, disband the F2/3rd Daitai into the F1/Yamada daitai. Remember to click yes for return in 90 days.
Already disbanded one daitai of zeros at Bankok 2 weeks ago..it's a pain to see those priceless groups gone, but again:i agree that nowdays these Hestetic considerations find no place

Send the 2 Para Reg to help the 33rd division. They are not much, but they are high experience.
Ouh![:(] All those exp.paras units have been staying in that area for a long time preparing for BELMONT operation( drops at Pagan behind his lines while my armies was advancing northwards and my fleet was landing divisions at Chadupur...I'll think twice and give an aswer on next turn.

Singapore:

All close MSW need to be sent to start clearing those mines out.
Already done. Tomorrow 2 minesweeper Tf will arrive at Singapore

Load up the 18th and 56th Div and send them to Hong Kong. They will help stabalize China.
First i need to clean singapre port.It will take 4 or 5 days i guess...You're correct anyway: i need to stabilize china first. But i need at least 2 weeks before could bring some more units there...i really really really hope that this time will be enough for my chinese army to get back in action and to stop his advance....if so, i could use my units at singa for BELMONT and JAVA operations

Load up the 5th and send it to Bangkok or keep it in Singapore but with enough AP's to quickly be sent there if needed.
Yes. The alternative could be marching towards bankok on the rail way...

Cam Rahn Bay:
Load up the 91st naval GD and send to Foochow. Once there, march the partial div to Canton.
Done. This units should arrive in 3 days

Saigon:
load up the 81st naval gd and send to Foochow also.
mmmm....ok, i'm stupid...but now i have a problem at Palembang, and i'm considering to use this unit to clean that perimeter so that i can free another mix brigade, which is now involved there...gotta think about that

Tokyo:
Load up the 82nd naval gd and the Yokahoma 5th SNLF and send to Wenchow. Once there, march the partial to Canton.

China proper:
Send Mongol Cav divisions from Manchuria to Tsingtao and Chengting. Once there, move the partials to their parents.
i've already sent to china 5 Cav div...i'm on the edge of 8200 points out of 8000...too scared to do that!

Form a second bombardment group and start hitting Mouleim to slow any advance he tries to make from there. Base them out of Singapore once it is cleared of mines. A 3rd TF would be better still, but you would need the BB's in Truk or Palau to do this with. (I can not remember where they were at).

I've already moved 2 BBs and 2 CAs + 5 dd from truk to sAigon. They should arrive in 1 week i guess. BTW i will bomb all his bases on the bay of rangoon...i'm scared about mines, but cannot do anything else, except for prayin

Burma will hold IMO. China will take some work. Once Yenen is taken, that will really help. Get all those units back on the rail lines and keep them there if possible. Time to start thinking about recouping your losses and not offensive action at this time.

I know i know...but but...mmm...my worry, my real worry is that once i've lost the grip on the war, i'll never get it back.BTW, your tips were wonderfull and i'll use most of them, but i'm already decided about putting myself on a defensive strategy. I have to see what's going on in China. Everything will be decided there i guess.

MANY THANKS!

Gen.Hoepner · Post by **Gen.Hoepner** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 12:42 am

Maybe a little hope springs in the unfertile, dusty and bloody chinese ground. Few more units managed to get on the railway.Now Chagasha is cut of supply and he'll be forced to come in and play against at least 1000 assault point army strenght.
A big air battle over the skies of Rangoon. 9 zeros shot down for 16 of his AVG and RAF hurricaners. Not a victory.Not at all. Also because the bomber squadrons at Tavoy had to stay down due to the bad weather. Tomorrow we'll do it again and see what happens.
I melted togheder two depleted zero daitai as suggested. 3 more daitais are setting up in Japan.
Two paras units have been redirected from Bankok to Reaghen. Here there are now 4 big arty units that are beginning to make me pay the cost of my own stupidity. The front MUST HOLD!!!
At Singa the minesweeping activity has begun.
Another attack ordered at Yenen for tomorrow, while at Manila we really need some rest.
A lot of sub Activity near many of my bases...i guess he's minelayin'..if not probably he's landing some recon commandos..dunno really.He's been very quite till now with his subs....

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/13/42

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TF 140 encounters mine field at Singapore (23,50)

Japanese Ships
MSW W.1
MSW W.2
MSW W.11
MSW W.12

Allied Ships
AK Empire Morn, and is sunk

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Day Air attack on Yenen , at 50,26

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 8
Ki-15 Babs x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 7 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 51
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1
Ki-15 Babs x 1

Allied aircraft
Hurricane II x 8
P-40B Tomahawk x 5
P-40E Warhawk x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 21 destroyed (9 shot down-1 op loss)

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane II: 14 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 5 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 11 destroyed, 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on Rahaeng , at 31,35

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th New Chinese Division, at 46,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 7
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 17
Ki-30 Ann x 9
Ki-51 Sonia x 10
Ki-21 Sally x 30
Ki-49 Helen x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
79 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
7 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
18 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 60th Chinese Corps, at 49,30

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 7
Ki-30 Ann x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Corregidor CI Fortress, at 42,51

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 9
Ki-15 Babs x 1

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack near Singapore at 23,50

Japanese Ships
MSW W.1
MSW W.2
MSW W.11
MSW W.12

Allied Ships
SS O16

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Ground combat at Manila

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 104571 troops, 966 guns, 155 vehicles

Defending force 46989 troops, 173 guns, 165 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
252 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Ground combat at Yenen

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 154028 troops, 1732 guns, 11 vehicles

Defending force 43797 troops, 168 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
143 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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Ground combat at Rahaeng

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36973 troops, 393 guns, 16 vehicles

Defending force 27826 troops, 311 guns, 292 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Ground combat at Palembang

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7451 troops, 78 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3672 troops, 58 guns, 4 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Talasea

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 525 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Talasea base !!!

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Ground combat at Yenen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 37194 troops, 145 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 166858 troops, 1732 guns, 153 vehicles

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Ground combat at Rahaeng

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 22853 troops, 302 guns, 201 vehicles

Defending force 38475 troops, 393 guns, 16 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
150 casualties reported ouch! those 25punders hurt!
Guns lost 4

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Ground combat at Manila

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 26483 troops, 145 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 137323 troops, 966 guns, 296 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Ground combat at Nanning

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7591 troops, 84 guns, 4 vehicles

Defending force 43664 troops, 273 guns, 0 vehicles

2ndACR · Post by **2ndACR** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 2:16 am

I am just tossing out ideas here for you to use. You are not forced in any way to use them. The more ideas you get, the better informed your decision can be.

I would not march the 5th Div to Bangkok. They will arrive tired compared to by ship. Or once you start bombarding Mouleum and he is not advancing anymore there, drop back the 55th Div and bring them around to where the 33rd is and smash him there. He will have no choice but to cut and run.

Or you can immediatly dispatch the 21st brigade from Singapore to help out in Palembang. They can still be prepping for Java while doing this.

If your China army completely makes it back onto the rail in decent shape, you may be able to send just one division to Hong Kong and divert the other to Bangkok. Then you do not have to move the 55th at all. That will give you 2 divisions at each location. You might also think about moving an Engineer Reg or 2 from Singapore to Bangkok along with 1-2 Art units.

These are just ideas I am tossing out to you. Those China units that are off road sure are tired though.

Gen.Hoepner · Post by **Gen.Hoepner** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 8:14 am

Thanks 2ndACR, i've considered most of your ideas and applied them. I just do not agree with you on the general overview.Maybe i'm too optimistic, but i still think i can handle the offensve war if those sweet bastards in China will resisist on their position enough.For the moment only one Nv.Guard units from Camabra Bay has been moved back to China to help in stabilizing the mess down there.
The delayed Palembang conquest is another demonistration of my lack of professionality when setting up operations. Now i will need one more unit there and some engeneers too.
Now i see two operatons that have the priority over everything else:
Op. YELLOW MARBLE- the conquest of Java
Op. BELMONT 2 - the conquest of Burma and the annihilation of the bulk of his units in India.

Ok, as you all know i have limited resources and i't quite hard to immgine that you can conduct to big operations at the same time.
For BELMONT we need at least 4 divisions,plus a good number of Arty units, Base forces, tanks and HQs. At the moment, with the damned chinese front which absorbing many priceless divisions and units attached to the Southern Area Army, the only way to free up those divisions, would be the definitive conquest of Manila.
So, to lounch Belmont i first need Manila to fall. For java i prob can do with what is left in Singapore. I'll set up a detailed operations while my units will rest in Singapore untill they'll be fitted back for combat. In the while, Palembang must be taken.

KB1 has arrived at Camabra bay. It has to refuel and to recieve some planes( the ones lost in that horrible battle at Darwin). KB1 will operate for yellow Marble operation and for Belmont.

in the South-east pac things are quiter, a lot quiter, but i do not dare to be too positive. I've not seen yet a big TF moving towards PM.Maybe it means that it's not been fortified yet. I simply do not have the men, at the moment , to do anything for it, but i've ordered to one division(the 55th maybe, i do not remember) in Japan to pepare for Port Moresby.Even if i do not decide to invade it, if he gets this intel with Ultra, he'll be forced to do something about it and i could just react with KB2 and the Long range bombers. Rabaul is growing smoothly and the chain of solomon isles have been almost totally conquered. Lunga and Shortland have recieved their base forces(the same for Wewak) and one NLF unit plus a Costal Gun unit each. Some more engeeneers are on their way to help in fortifying the places. I really do not see any manace at the moment for the solomons, but i want to be ready when the american tide will come.
At Canton Island he keeps on sending convoys. I guess this would be he starting base for a future offensive in the pacific theatre, so i keep my KB2 ready at Truk with a surface TF( 2BBs,2CAs, 1CL and 10 DDs), as fire-estinguisher force. I'll be biulding up Tarawa. It has now 2 guards naval units, a Costal Gun Unit and a base force. 2 eng.units are on the way ( should arrive at Kwalieng(sp?!?!) in a couple of days)
At Palau it has started the operation for the conquest of Kendari AF. 4 NLF-SLNF are already on the sea with 2 TF, supported by a little surface TF( 1CL + 5dds). A Base force will join in from Tokyo in 1 week. The air cover will be provided by the air forces at Ambonia and Balikapan( or Tarakan. I have to check the distances in hexes on the map).Once this aim will be accomplished i'll get back all the units to Palau and reimbark them for the Yellow Marble operation. I think i will land on 2 different sides of Java, in order to split his defences. The main force will come down from Singapore and Saigon, while the other, smaller, group will be composed of NLFs from Palau area.
For the future...there's Timor...really really dubious about timor. I've seen what kind of forces he has at Darwin and i'm a bit worried. For sure i can take timor, but at which cost? This operation would need a great air cover. That means KB1 and KB2, while they will be needed in other more important theatres.....
To Timor or not to Timor...that is the question......

Gen.Hoepner · Post by **Gen.Hoepner** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:28 am

This games makes my sweat! In China the situation SEEMS to improve.(see Map). I managed to get on the railway more than 2000 assault points. My troops are tired, but not that much i think. It will be hard for him to kick me out. I now have to wait for an HQ to come in ( next turn ) and then i'll begin my attack. if the Gods of war will assist me i could cut the Chagasha garrison from all its communication lines!
While these things happen, at Burna the surprise is just behind the wall. At REaghen he managed to get in another 3 units, I guess the 18th UK div could be there. I know i will face several attacks in the next days. I'm preparing a defence. 2 paras units are already moving from bankok up there, while 2 eng units are fortifying the base just north of Bankok(on the railway) in order to form a second defensive line. A naval guard unit(91st) should arrive at Bankok in 2 days to reinforce the garrison. If needed i can order to the Imperial Guard to march back from Tavoy to Bankok. The attack on the AFs of rangoon was a succes today. 14 a/c were destroyed on the ground , while we lost only 1 bombers due to the AA fire. He did not have any CAP. I guess he's moving the AVG back to replace some planes and to prepare a big attack against my front line. My recon told me that a HUGE number of Bombers are ready to smash my poor guys at REaghen, surely to support the land attack that will break my defences. At Mandalay 85 bombers and 6 fighters were spotted on the AF!!!!!, while at Rangoon, after my attack of today, only 20 fighters and 19 aux planes were seen. At Akyab 36 fighters and 50 Aux...the whole RAF is facing us!!!!
In 2 days Singapore will be free of mines. 2 big supply/fuel convoys will move from Japan to set up this front base for my BELMONT and YELLOW MARBLE operations.
I noticed that i never gave the composition of my two Kido Butai. Now i want to do that:

KB2-South-east Pacific area

Commander: Cpt.Okada( L.67-I.52)
23 ships TF
44 Float Planes

BBs: Nagato and Mutsu
CVs: Kaga(72),Hiryu(63),Soryu(63)
CVEs:Hosho(11),Taiyo(30)
CAs: Haguro,Nachi,Furutaka
CLs: Abukuma,Kitakami
CSs: Mizuho,Chitose
DDs: 7 Kakuro class,2 Yagumo class

CVL Soho(30) with 4 watakate DDs class is ready at Truk to join KB2

KB1-Southern Area

Commander: RADM. Tanaka( 75-91 )
21 ships TF
Foat planes 41

BBs: Hei, Kirishima
CVs: Akagi(72),Shokaku(72),Zuikaku(72)
CVLs:Ryujo(48),Zuiho(30)
CAs: Tone,Chiruma,Hyoko
CLs: Yura,Kinu,OI
CS: Chyioda
DDs: 4 Kaghero class,1 Asashio class,1 Shyratzuyu class,1 Mytzuki class

The next turn i'll post the Ship losses up to date

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/14/42

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TF 140 encounters mine field at Singapore (23,50)

Japanese Ships
MSW W.1
MSW W.2
MSW W.11
MSW W.12

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TF 121 encounters mine field at Singapore (23,50)

Japanese Ships
MSW W.4
MSW W.5
MSW Choun Maru #7
MSW Wa 3
MSW Wa 20

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Naval bombardment of Canton, at 43,41

Japanese Ships
DD Hiyodori
DD Hasu
DD Tsuga
DD Kuri

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TF 121 encounters mine field at Singapore (23,50)

Japanese Ships
MSW W.4
MSW W.5
MSW Choun Maru #7
MSW Wa 3
MSW Wa 20

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TF 105 encounters mine field at Tarawa (85,91) I knew he was placing mines!!

Japanese Ships
MSW Tama Maru #3
MSW Tama Maru #5

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Day Air attack on Yenen , at 50,26

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 5
Ki-15 Babs x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 17
Ki-30 Ann x 19
Ki-51 Sonia x 7
Ki-21 Sally x 9
Ki-48 Lily x 28
Ki-46-II Dinah x 2
Ki-15 Babs x 4

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 5 destroyed, 8 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
Hurricane II: 7 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 2

Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 62

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
15 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 12000 feet
9 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 12000 feet
19 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 12000 feet

not bad, not bad at all--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 47
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1
Ki-15 Babs x 1

No Japanese losses

No zero losses...this is already something
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Day Air attack on Rahaeng , at 31,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 16

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 12000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 12000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd Division, at 46,36

Allied aircraft
SB-2c x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet
6 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet
6 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 15th Division, at 46,36

Allied aircraft
SB-2c x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet
3 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet
3 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet

A Oscar CAP ordered for tomorrow. I cannot let him destroy any more of my units in that IMPORTANT Hex
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Day Air attack on 96th Chinese Division, at 46,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on FMSV Brigade, at 24,46

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Corregidor CI Fortress, at 42,51

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 8

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Palembang, at 20,55

Japanese Ships
DD Matsukaze
DD Asakaze
DD Sagiri
DD Inazuma
DD Ikazuchi
DD Harusame
DD Murasame
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
DD Natsugumo
CL Kuma
CL Naka
CA Ashigara
CA Chokai
CA Maya

Allied ground losses:
147 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 43
Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 5
Port supply hits 9

I need to smooth the defenders here!

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Ground combat at Manila

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 106606 troops, 986 guns, 155 vehicles

Defending force 47543 troops, 205 guns, 171 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
221 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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Ground combat at Yenen

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 156859 troops, 1749 guns, 153 vehicles

Defending force 43901 troops, 180 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Japanese ground losses:
1330 casualties reported
Guns lost 36

Allied ground losses:
1445 casualties reported
Guns lost 41

These chinese guys are tough!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Rahaeng

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36755 troops, 387 guns, 16 vehicles

Defending force 27767 troops, 313 guns, 292 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Palembang

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7475 troops, 79 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3474 troops, 49 guns, 4 vehicles

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Ground combat at Yenen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36196 troops, 116 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 165371 troops, 1674 guns, 153 vehicles

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Ground combat at Rahaeng

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 22846 troops, 303 guns, 201 vehicles

Defending force 38257 troops, 387 guns, 16 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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Ground combat at Manila

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 26956 troops, 163 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 137968 troops, 986 guns, 295 vehicles

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Ground combat at Nanning

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7599 troops, 85 guns, 4 vehicles

Defending force 43773 troops, 273 guns, 0 vehicles

Gen.Hoepner · Post by **Gen.Hoepner** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 2:08 pm

Ok, in China i have biult up a 2450 assault point army strong.They will attack tomorrow in order to isolate the Chagasha position and cut the retire route for the chinese. I hope this will be enough to stop his advance, even if my men are tired and under-supplied, they should be able to break the envelope and re-open a gate from where to get out of this situation.
In burma...well Burma is the key at the moment. He is almost ready to attack i think. My 2 paras rgts are on their way to Reaghen and a Tank Rgt has been ordered to move there too from Tavoy. his bombers( they reached the incredible number of 135 between Mandalay and Akyab) did not attack my position, probably due to the lack of escorts( my zeros are patrolling the skies over reaghen).
Today AF attack did not do so good. the army air forces based at Tavoy managed to loose 10 oscars and 8 bombers, for only 6 enemy planes destroyed. Now they need some rest, as usual. The level bombers will attack Moulmein base and Raghen, while the dive bombers will be set on Naval Attack. The zeros at Bankok will escort the nells and betties which are set to naval attack.
My bomb Tf is 2 days far from Rangoon. The weather forecasting says that tomorrow it's gonna be a horrible day, so i hope my fleet do not get spotted untill tomorrow.
In Malaya some of his enveloped units managed to get on the railway. A Mix bde has been ordered to get there and push them back
Manila and Yenen do not want to fall. this is a problem, cause i MUST free some divisions!!! Now few more resting days, then shock attack....let's hope

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/15/42

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TF 140 encounters mine field at Singapore (23,50)

Japanese Ships
MSW W.1
MSW W.2
MSW W.11
MSW W.12

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TF 105 encounters mine field at Tarawa (85,91)

Japanese Ships
MSW Tama Maru #3
MSW Tama Maru #5

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Day Air attack on Yenen , at 50,26

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 6
Ki-15 Babs x 2
Ki-36 Ida x 2

No Japanese losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Changsha , at 47,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 29,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
Ki-21 Sally x 12
Ki-46-II Dinah x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 12000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 12000 feet
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 50
Ki-30 Ann x 13
Ki-51 Sonia x 5
Ki-21 Sally x 10
Ki-48 Lily x 36
Ki-46-II Dinah x 2
Ki-15 Babs x 3

Allied aircraft
Hurricane II x 13
P-40B Tomahawk x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 19 destroyed (10 lost)
Ki-30 Ann: 2 destroyed
Ki-51 Sonia: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-21 Sally: 2 damaged
Ki-48 Lily: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane II: 7 destroyed, 5 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 5 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
18 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 12000 feet
12 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 11000 feet
10 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 12000 feet
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 14
Ki-48 Lily x 11
Ki-15 Babs x 3
Ki-36 Ida x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 2 damaged
Ki-48 Lily: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
193 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 12000 feet
11 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 12000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 12000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 12000 feet
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Day Air attack on 96th Chinese Division, at 46,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 7
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 7
Ki-30 Ann x 9
Ki-51 Sonia x 8
Ki-21 Sally x 26
Ki-49 Helen x 14
Ki-15 Babs x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
92 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
13 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
13 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
7 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
14 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Chinese Corps, at 47,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 8000 feet

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Ground combat at Manila

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 130438 troops, 1001 guns, 295 vehicles

Defending force 48048 troops, 221 guns, 180 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese ground losses:
1497 casualties reported
Guns lost 42

Allied ground losses:
2593 casualties reported
Guns lost 49
Vehicles lost 7

My guys are tired at 80.....gotta give up for the moment
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Ground combat at 46,36

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 145782 troops, 1448 guns, 11 vehicles This is my Chinese army that has managed to get out of the fields

Defending force 6741 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles mmmmm it seems he does not want to mass here his troops.Better!

Allied ground losses:
522 casualties reported
Guns lost 12

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Ground combat at Yenen

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 155219 troops, 1683 guns, 154 vehicles

Defending force 51730 troops, 198 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Japanese ground losses:
1829 casualties reportedn OUCH!
Guns lost 43
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
1456 casualties reported
Guns lost 26

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Ground combat at 51,23

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4605 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1544 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported

This is my Cav unit that is facing Hopei militia
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Ground combat at Rahaeng

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36787 troops, 382 guns, 16 vehicles

Defending force 28055 troops, 314 guns, 291 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Ground combat at Palembang

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7466 troops, 78 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3572 troops, 54 guns, 5 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Hope the reinforcements will come in soon
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Ground combat at Yenen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 34918 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 162979 troops, 1591 guns, 152 vehicles

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Ground combat at Rahaeng

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 23062 troops, 304 guns, 201 vehicles

Defending force 38289 troops, 382 guns, 16 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
177 casualties reported Oh my god! My position here are getting destroyed every day the more
Guns lost 9

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Ground combat at Manila

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 25694 troops, 113 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 136241 troops, 922 guns, 293 vehicles

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Ground combat at Nanning

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7609 troops, 85 guns, 5 vehicles

Defending force 54512 troops, 324 guns, 0 vehicles

Gen.Hoepner · Post by **Gen.Hoepner** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 4:27 pm

Well, not the most exiting turn so far. In Burma the cat and mouse game between RAF and IJA-IJNA air forces goes on. I'm bombing some f his bases and at the same time keeping an aye open on the sea of Bengal ..to see if the RN comes in and join the party.
My zeros are CAPing the bomb Tf, which is now, undiscovered at Victoria. 2 more days and i should give some exploding christmas presents to my opponent!
he's tryin to disturb my communication lines in Malaya with the troops that remained back when he tried to escape from Malaya in december. i dispatched some units to take care of those bastards!
He's minelaying activity is incrasing! But i managed to sink the first allied sub!
In china...oh in china the Chinese retreated from the railway and got back to Chagasha! my army is now free and Chagasha is completely sourrounded!!![:D] I'll wait some days in order to give time to my men to take a breath, and then move up there and close this endless chapter!
Yenen holds, as Manila.
Wewak and Admiralty island bases have been activated.
Reinforcements should arrive at Palembang within 4 days, with 2 bomb TF! BANZAI

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/16/42

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TF 62 encounters mine field at Singapore (23,50)

Japanese Ships
MSW W.14
MSW W.13
MSW W.3

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TF 42 encounters mine field at Kwajalein (79,79)

Japanese Ships
PC Fumi Maru #3

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Sub attack near Tarawa at 85,91

Japanese Ships
MSW Tama Maru #3
MSW Tama Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS S-28

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Sub attack at 22,50

Japanese Ships
DD Sagiri
DD Inazuma
DD Ikazuchi
DD Harusame
DD Murasame
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
DD Natsugumo

Allied Ships
SS O19, hits 3, on fire, heavy damage *sinks*[8D]

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Sub attack near Tarawa at 85,91

Japanese Ships
MSW Tama Maru #3
MSW Tama Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS S-28

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Day Air attack on Yenen , at 50,26

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 5
Ki-15 Babs x 2

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 29,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
Ki-21 Sally x 12
Ki-46-II Dinah x 3

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 12000 feet
7 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 12000 feet

*say HI with the hand*
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Day Air attack on Rahaeng , at 31,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 30
Ki-21 Sally x 11
Ki-48 Lily x 49

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
6 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
9 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
7 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Princess of Negros, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 6
Ki-15 Babs x 3
Ki-36 Ida x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
79 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 12000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 12000 feet
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Day Air attack on 96th Chinese Division, at 46,36 They all retreated!

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 7
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 7
Ki-30 Ann x 9
Ki-51 Sonia x 8
Ki-21 Sally x 18
Ki-49 Helen x 9
Ki-15 Babs x 2

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
7 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 7000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 20th Chinese Corps, at 49,30

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 7

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on FMSV Brigade, at 24,46

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd PA Division, at 42,51

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 8

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 96th Chinese Division, at 46,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-15 Babs x 1

No Japanese losses

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Tarawa at 85,91

Japanese Ships
PC Takuna Maru #7
PC Takuna Maru #6
PC Shonon Maru #11
PC Shonon Maru #10

Allied Ships
SS S-28

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ASW attack near Tarawa at 85,91

Japanese Ships
PC Takuna Maru #7
PC Takuna Maru #6
PC Shonon Maru #11
PC Shonon Maru #10

Allied Ships
SS S-28

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Ground combat at Georgetown

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 12262 troops, 133 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 2415 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 4

Japanese ground losses:
163 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Allied ground losses:
97 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Shock attack for tomorrow.
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Ground combat at Nanning

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 30109 troops, 354 guns, 11 vehicles

Defending force 54617 troops, 324 guns, 0 vehicles he's massing his troops here,,,

Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Yenen

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 153187 troops, 1605 guns, 151 vehicles

Defending force 49270 troops, 119 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Allied ground losses:
373 casualties reported
Guns lost 14

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Ground combat at 51,23

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4571 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1553 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 54 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
129 casualties reported

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

The CAV div proved to be a good unit. Now more Chinese units will be closed at Yenen!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Yenen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 34597 troops, 47 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 163864 troops, 1599 guns, 151 vehicles

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Ground combat at Rahaeng

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 23152 troops, 305 guns, 202 vehicles

Defending force 38077 troops, 367 guns, 16 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

my casualities are slowing down. The air bombs work!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 23369 troops, 123 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 136908 troops, 928 guns, 294 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

I hate Manila!

Gen.Hoepner · Post by **Gen.Hoepner** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 6:54 pm

Well, the weather made the difference today.In China my whole air army had to stay at home, while his bombers pounded my brave men. At Burma the same: From Tavoy noone of the programmed air raids against Rangoon has take off.
My fleet managed to bomb Ragoon, causing some damages, especially to the ships anchored there, 5 of which sunk during the attack.
The RN has been spotted!!! Some 4 hex east of Rangoon. The entire air army has been allerted, while the fleet will pound muleim and come back to Singapore....a night engagement is very possibile[&:]
Rangoon is almost empty of fighters. This is a kind of victory. Now i can make pressure over his positions at Reaghen,Muleim and Rangoon itself.
The convoys who's moving towards Kendary spotted a 10 ships allied TF( Ak,Aps spotted)...it's too strange to be believable! What can a merchant covoy do in those enemy and risky water without air cover? This thing stinks...at Ambonia i have 27 nells ready and 20 Anns plus 9 zero CAPping my Kendary convoy...i fear a bad surprise for me[:-] His carriers have been in the shadows untill now...
In Malaya he's moving up his guerrilla units...i have to secure this area as soon as possible(see map)
His subs managed to lay a lot of mines at my bases. My first Ap was badly Hit in south pacific-_-

nothing more to say

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/17/42

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TF 110 encounters mine field at Kwajalein (79,79)

Japanese Ships
MSW Shonan Maru #7
MSW Shonan Maru #8

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TF 133 encounters mine field at Kwajalein (79,79)

Japanese Ships
MSW Kyo Maru #3
MSW Kyo Maru #1
APD APD-46
AP Seiwa Maru, Mine hits 2, on fire Damned Mines!!!!!
Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Naval bombardment of Rangoon, at 29,34 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Hurricane II: 6 destroyed, 3 damaged

11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 2
CA Kumano, Shell hits 1
CL Sendai
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 1
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami
CA Atago
CA Takao
BB Haruna
BB Kongo

Allied Ships
MSW Cromarty, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AK Empire Rennie, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AK Empire Antelope, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AK Soochow, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Vendetta, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
PG Genista, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Buyskens, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AK Nora Moller, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Jalarajan, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
AK Empire Lake, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Empire Waterhen, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Empire Tower, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
2039 casualties reported
Guns lost 22
Vehicles lost 4

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 27
Port hits 12
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 1

BONSOIR MONSIEUR!!![8D]
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Naval bombardment of Palembang, at 20,55

Japanese Ships
DD Matsukaze
DD Asakaze
DD Sagiri
DD Inazuma
DD Ikazuchi
DD Harusame
DD Murasame
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
DD Natsugumo
CL Kuma
CL Naka
CA Ashigara
CA Chokai
CA Maya

Allied ground losses:
165 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 44
Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 5

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Tarawa at 85,91

Japanese Ships
PC Takuna Maru #7
PC Takuna Maru #6
PC Shonon Maru #11
PC Shonon Maru #10

Allied Ships
SS S-28, hits 1

Finally a Hit scored
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Day Air attack on Yenen , at 50,26

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 7
Ki-15 Babs x 2
Ki-36 Ida x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 4 damaged

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Georgetown , at 23,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
21 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 8
Ki-15 Babs x 3
Ki-36 Ida x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 3 damaged
Ki-36 Ida: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
127 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 17000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 17000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 3rd Division, at 46,36

Allied aircraft
SB-2c x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet
3 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 34th Division, at 46,36

Allied aircraft
SB-2c x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet
2 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet
4 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 15th Division, at 46,36

Allied aircraft
SB-2c x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet
3 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet
3 x SB-2c bombing at 5000 feet

Altough a Cap was ordered the weather did not let my planes any chance to take off
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Day Air attack on 54th Chinese Corps, at 49,30

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27 Nate: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on FMSV Brigade, at 24,46

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 10

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 96th Chinese Division, at 47,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-15 Babs x 1

No Japanese losses

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Ground combat at Georgetown

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 12055 troops, 128 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 2278 troops, 22 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 24 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Georgetown base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Allied ground losses:
2547 casualties reported
Guns lost 19

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Ground combat at Nanning

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 30154 troops, 355 guns, 11 vehicles

Defending force 54749 troops, 322 guns, 0 vehicles

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Yenen

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 151886 troops, 1609 guns, 10 vehicles

Defending force 57228 troops, 179 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
76 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Yenen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 34856 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 164726 troops, 1609 guns, 152 vehicles

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Ground combat at Rahaeng

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 23154 troops, 306 guns, 202 vehicles

Defending force 40852 troops, 392 guns, 16 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Vehicles lost 1

When i do not pound them from the sky the inflict me heavy losses with their damned arty pieces
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Ground combat at Manila

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 23610 troops, 130 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 137479 troops, 943 guns, 296 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported

2ndACR · Post by **2ndACR** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 7:29 pm

Bombard the heck out of Rangoon. Hit it every day if you can. Plus Mouleim. They are devestating to ground units.

I bet there are more planes than you think at Rangoon. Most of the shells went after ships.
Once all the ships are gone, you will really see the a/c hits pile up fast.

Careful refueling and resupplying the ships at Tavoy, they may suck the place dry of supplies. Glad things are slowly turning back around for you.

Ron Saueracker · Post by **Ron Saueracker** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 7:35 pm

ORIGINAL: 2ndACR

Bombard the heck out of Rangoon. Hit it every day if you can. Plus Mouleim. They are devestating to ground units.

I bet there are more planes than you think at Rangoon. Most of the shells went after ships.
Once all the ships are gone, you will really see the a/c hits pile up fast.

Careful refueling and resupplying the ships at Tavoy, they may suck the place dry of supplies. Glad things are slowly turning back around for you.

And you wondered why I declared Rangoon an open city and split? Why invent nukes when ya have WITP's take on things like naval bombardment, land combat and air/ground strike effectiveness?

2ndACR · Post by **2ndACR** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 7:45 pm

You could have at least made some kind of fight for it though. Wish you would do the same thing with Manila.

Ron Saueracker · Post by **Ron Saueracker** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 8:03 pm

ORIGINAL: 2ndACR

You could have at least made some kind of fight for it though. Wish you would do the same thing with Manila.

With the current ZOC approach, Rangoon is a death trap. No way. On PI, I can't move units from Clark to Manila or vice versa because of this gross misunderstanding of ZOC concepts. Clark is doomed, I'can't move anywhere except Bataan so my forces will remain split but allow you to concentrate,allowing destruction of Manila and Bataan in a few days. I have no idea how holding out into May can be recreated with the current game design. Fortifications are a joke, defender seems to get no benefit in combat, artillery is whimpy compared to a few bombs on light FBs or naval bombardments, supply is screwy and much too low and vulnerable....yada,yada,yada.[8|]

jwilkerson · Post by **jwilkerson** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 9:34 pm

Comment on “I hate the new AVG rule”. First, I’m not sure where the pre-existing “Magic Zeros” rule came from – but if we’re stuck with that – the “anti-magic” AVG rule, might not be much worse.

In preparing to play the Allies ( currently I’m playing IJ in a one on one PBEM – but preparing to play the other side doesn’t hurt ) … I read up a little on the AVG ( AIR WAR, Jablonski, Vol. 2, pages 26-48 ) … from which I quote … “ Chennault … stressed the excellent fighting qualities of the Japanese Pilots” …. “introduced the Americans to the Zero fighter, indicating its strong points as compared with the P-40 … “ … “use your speed and power to make a pass shoot and break away” … note that some pilots ( who presumably preferred to “dogfight” ) resigned after hearing the dictate to “hit and run”.

While, It is probably true that in the early fighting in Burma, the AVG faced no Zeros and probably no naval fighters … Chennault ( per the above ) had addressed probably the only two rationalizations I can come up with for the original “Magic Zero” rule … those being assumption of Japanese pilot inferiority and many fighter pilots desire to “dogfight” ( a.k.a. turn and burn ) … from the start of WWII at least through the Vietnam Era … learning to “fight in the vertical” was a part of the US fighter problem. And indications are that the AVG was very successful in the early going .. I quote from an AVG History site … http://www.flyingtigersavg.com/tiger1.htm

The cold statistics for the 10 weeks the A.V.G. served at Rangoon show its strength varied between twenty and five serviceable P-40's. This tiny force met a total of a thousand-odd Japanese aircraft over Southern Burma and Thailand. In 31 encounters they destroyed 217 enemy planes and probably destroyed 43. Our losses in combat were four pilots killed in the air, one killed while strafing and one taken prisoner. Sixteen P-40's were destroyed. During the same period, the R.A.F., fighting side by side with the A.V.G., destroyed 74 enemy planes, probably destroyed 33, with a loss of 22 Buffaloes and Hurricanes.

So, while I might prefer to solve the problem by eliminating both the “Magic Zero” and the “Anti-Magic Zero” rules. Given the first, I’m not sure the second is any worse.

Gen.Hoepner · Post by **Gen.Hoepner** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:45 am

ORIGINAL: jwilkerson

Comment on “I hate the new AVG rule”. First, I’m not sure where the pre-existing “Magic Zeros” rule came from – but if we’re stuck with that – the “anti-magic” AVG rule, might not be much worse.
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So, while I might prefer to solve the problem by eliminating both the “Magic Zero” and the “Anti-Magic Zero” rules. Given the first, I’m not sure the second is any worse.

Ok, probably i did not explain me. When i say i hate the zero rule, i say this with kind of smileon my lips( hope this is understandable in english). I speak as a japanese for what concerns this game. I was used to see how my zeros managed to get rid of the AVG( and i have to say that even in the first patch, the AVG was not an easy enemy!). I do not complain.Really enjoing this match!
I do not have the acknowledgment to say: "Yes, i swear that the AVG faced the zero", or "NO, i'm sure it did not". I've just read few books on this subject( one of which is Boyington memories). So i leave the argument to those who are more well known about it.

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Today we have 2 oper.report in a row.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/18/42

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TF 1063 encounters mine field at Canton Island (98,99)

Allied Ships
MSW Kingfisher

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Naval bombardment of Moulmein, at 29,35

Japanese Ships
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
CL Sendai
CL Jintsu
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami
CA Atago
CA Takao
BB Haruna
BB Kongo

Allied ground losses:
158 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Very few rounds left...time to go back to singapore to replenish and come and visit them again
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Naval bombardment of Palembang, at 20,55

Japanese Ships
DD Matsukaze
DD Asakaze
DD Sagiri
DD Inazuma
DD Ikazuchi
DD Harusame
DD Murasame
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
DD Natsugumo
CL Kuma
CL Naka
CA Ashigara
CA Chokai
CA Maya

Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 32
Port hits 14
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 11

I hope this will be enough to smooth that damned garrison behind his 3 forts( engeneers are comming for this pourpose)
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Day Air attack on 9th War Area , at 49,30

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 5

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Yenen , at 50,26

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 9
Ki-15 Babs x 3
Ki-36 Ida x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 39
Ki-30 Ann x 16
Ki-21 Sally x 15
Ki-48 Lily x 59
Ki-15 Babs x 6

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-48 Lily: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 6 destroyed, 10 damaged
Hurricane II: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 70

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
9 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
14 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
6 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
5 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
9 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
1 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
6 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet

Rangoon in 2 days suffered more than in the last 3 weeks! he moved his fighter force at Akyab. These planes destroyed were the ones left damaged on the AFs. This result is important because i force him to get back with his defensive-aerial-line. If i manage to take those p-40 away from the Rangoon AFs, it's gonna be more difficult for him to resupply the front line and my bombers won't suffer anymore those tremendous losses. Now it depends on weather. The forecasting says that for the next week heavy precipitations are forseen in this area[:(]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Sagoland, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Paz, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
MSW Whippoorwill, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 8
Ki-48 Lily x 2
Ki-15 Babs x 3
Ki-36 Ida x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 2 damaged
Ki-36 Ida: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Ethel Edwards, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 17000 feet
2 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 17000 feet

I saw subs in this area. He's trying to put back many units with the trick we all know...
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Day Air attack on 23rd Mixed Brigade, at 31,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 3
Hudson I x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 2 destroyed
Hudson I: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Martin 139 bombing at 5000 feet
9 x Hudson I bombing at 5000 feet

AUCH! My LRCAP did not performed well....zeros will be called back on this tasks
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Day Air attack on 33rd Division, at 31,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 17
Hudson I x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
91 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Martin 139 bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 5000 feet
2 x Hudson I bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 5000 feet

At Reaghen 1 paras rgt has arrived and another is on the way. One Tank rgt should arrive from Bankok in 4 days. He brought in another tank unit....now he has more than 500 tank ready to smash my front[X(]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on FMSV Brigade, at 24,46

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 10

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack at 126,57

Japanese Ships
SS I-5

Allied Ships
DD Anderson

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Ground combat at Manila

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 106870 troops, 955 guns, 155 vehicles

Defending force 46858 troops, 226 guns, 172 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
398 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

McHartur is standing fiercly against my overwhelming forces...this is a problem because i'm already late on my timetable!
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Ground combat at Canton

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 89055 troops, 898 guns, 25 vehicles

Defending force 69315 troops, 442 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

I recovered some losses here, but my divisions are still 45% of their strenght-_-''
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Ground combat at Nanning

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 30147 troops, 357 guns, 11 vehicles

Defending force 54800 troops, 319 guns, 0 vehicles

He moved more forces at Nanning. Running out of supplies here. A TF with some 3500 supplies is on the way...fort 5 should hold..i hope
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Ground combat at Yenen

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 152776 troops, 1622 guns, 12 vehicles

Defending force 66166 troops, 258 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
155 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Yenen has the same attitude as Manila...i hate the chinese![:-]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Rahaeng

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36383 troops, 361 guns, 15 vehicles

Defending force 28449 troops, 319 guns, 294 vehicles

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Ground combat at Yenen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 35000 troops, 58 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 165636 troops, 1622 guns, 154 vehicles

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Ground combat at Rahaeng

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 23276 troops, 307 guns, 202 vehicles

Defending force 43229 troops, 409 guns, 15 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

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Ground combat at Manila

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 24028 troops, 147 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 138222 troops, 955 guns, 295 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported

WTH! They are fighting back!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/19/42

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TF 105 encounters mine field at Tarawa (85,91)

Japanese Ships
MSW Tama Maru #3
MSW Tama Maru #5

mines mines mines...he's the King of mines!

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TF 19 encounters mine field at Singapore (23,50)

Japanese Ships
DD Asakaze
DD Sagiri
DD Ikazuchi
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo

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Naval bombardment of Kendari, at 33,71

Japanese Ships
DD Shiokaze
DD Suzukaze
DD Umikaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Tokitsukaze
CL Nagara

Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 22
Port hits 13
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 3

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TF 89 troops unloading over beach at Kendari, 33,71

Japanese ground losses:
139 casualties reported

The other TF should unload tomorrow.
The TF i spotted yesterday was not his CVs, but 10 merchant ships...i really do not get what they were doing here....evacuating some units under my nose?!?!?!!??![&:]

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Coastal Guns at Palembang, 20,55, firing at TF 111
TF 111 troops unloading over beach at Palembang, 20,55

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Hayabusa

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported

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TF 62 encounters mine field at Singapore (23,50)

Japanese Ships
MSW W.14
MSW W.13
MSW W.3

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Day Air attack on Yenen , at 50,26

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 3
Ki-15 Babs x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hengchow , at 45,37

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 11
Ki-21 Sally x 49
Ki-49 Helen x 15

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB-2c: 19 destroyed, 19 damaged (14 destroyed)

Allied ground losses:
105 casualties reported

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 31

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 7000 feet
18 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 7000 feet
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 7000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 7000 feet
2 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
12 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 7000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 7000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 7000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 7000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 7000 feet

OH! Finally the weather let me get in and smash his AFs here, from where he was lounching costant attacks on my Army sieging Chagasha!( I ordered the army to move in the city!.The encirlement this time is held by 3 regiments and a mortar bn on the railway, while smaller units are closing the way through the fields!
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 8
Ki-48 Lily x 6
Ki-15 Babs x 3
Ki-36 Ida x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Paz, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 17000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 17000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Chinese Corps, at 47,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 2
Ki-51 Sonia x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on FMSV Brigade, at 24,46

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 9

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on SSVF Brigade, at 26,40

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 43

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 3 damaged

Allied ground losses:
49 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
11 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
7 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 fee

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Day Air attack on Corregidor CI Fortress, at 42,51

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 8

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71

Japanese aircraft
C5M Babs x 1

No Japanese losses

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Naval bombardment of Kendari, at 33,71

Japanese Ships
DD Shiokaze
DD Suzukaze
DD Umikaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Tokitsukaze
CL Nagara

Allied ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 16
Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 6
Port supply hits 3

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Naval bombardment of Palembang, at 20,55

Japanese Ships
DD Kasasagi
DD Otori
DD Tomozuru
DD Hatsukari
DD Manazuru
DD Hatakaze
DD Harukaze
DD Nagatsuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Minazuki
CL Natori

Allied ground losses:
63 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 22
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2

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Ground combat at Manila

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 107495 troops, 968 guns, 154 vehicles

Defending force 46970 troops, 244 guns, 173 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
107 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Ground combat at Canton

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 89378 troops, 909 guns, 25 vehicles

Defending force 69266 troops, 446 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Nanning

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 30177 troops, 359 guns, 11 vehicles

Defending force 62693 troops, 368 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Yenen

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 153618 troops, 1639 guns, 12 vehicles

Defending force 66420 troops, 264 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Ground combat at Rahaeng

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36369 troops, 355 guns, 15 vehicles

Defending force 33669 troops, 363 guns, 539 vehicles[X(][X(][X(][X(][X(]...I'm gonna have many many problems here

Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Ground combat at Palembang

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7623 troops, 78 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3229 troops, 41 guns, 2 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
1 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Yenen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 35277 troops, 67 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 166468 troops, 1639 guns, 155 vehicles

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Ground combat at Bandou

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 6428 troops, 61 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 28 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Bandou base !!!

His guerrilla forces took this base and cut my railway towards Bankok and the Burma front. 1 mixed brigade and a Tank rgt will intercept them from south, whila a mixed brigade will go down from Victoria. i have to get rid of those moschitos!

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Ground combat at Rahaeng

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 26048 troops, 313 guns, 202 vehicles

Defending force 43191 troops, 402 guns, 15 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
152 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported

OUCH! Here i need air support! cannot go on like this

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Ground combat at Palembang

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1623 troops, 30 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 8421 troops, 77 guns, 0 vehicles

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Ground combat at Manila

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 24258 troops, 157 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 138947 troops, 968 guns, 295 vehicles

Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported[:o]
Vehicles lost 1

Gen.Hoepner · Post by **Gen.Hoepner** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 9:33 am

I forgot to post the Ships sunk situation.

ALLIES JAPAN

AO 2 0
TK 6 0
AP/AK 74 1
ss 1 2
AUX 42 7
BB 1 0
CA 2 1
CL 3 0
DD 7 3

In the end not bad. Japanese losses are limited, but i'm gonna pay the price for letting the Z force survive! Now RN is gonna be a problem in Burma

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