Mogami v DadMan: The Wonder Years...

[Admiral DadMan]

24 APR 42

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Allied TF led by CA HMS Exeter attempts a Night Time breakthrough near Singkawang, Borneo. They are met by a Cruiser/Destroyer force and are mauled in two separate engagements.

DD Parrott 7 Shell hits, and 1 Torpedo hits, is sunk
DD Barker is sunk by 28 Shell hits
CA Exeter is crippled by nearly 20 shells of odds and ends.

Only DD HMS Express escapes unscathed

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Japanese B5N Kate from Lae Day Air attack on Port Moresby

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Allied CL HMS Danae is Torpedoed by an IJN Sub attack 120mi NE of Batavia. She will have to head to the barn for repairs.

[Admiral DadMan]

25 APR 42

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Allied Sub Tarpon attacks AP Uchide Maru, 300mi off the east coast of Luzon, P.I. 1 Torpedo hits, on fire

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Japanese B5N Kate Day Air attack on Port Moresby, doing minor damage

[Admiral DadMan]

26 APR 42

Today, no combat occured. I did not git my butt kicked in any manner

[Admiral DadMan]

27 APR 42

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Japanese Sub attacks TK Pleiodon SE of Palembang. 3 Torpedos hit, on fire, heavy damage
This same sub later fires its deck gun at TK Angelina, 5 Shell hits, on fire

FRUPAC IDs this sub as likely I-156. ASW forces are being dispatched...

[Admiral DadMan]

28 APR 42

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Japanese Surface TF led by BB Ise and 3 CAs engages in Night Time Combat near Batavia with British CL/DD TG.

The outcome is not pretty. 1 CL and 2 DD are sunk, 2 CL and 1 DD are badly mauled. Only DD HMS Express escapes.

The only IJN ship sustaining damage of note is DD Kuroshio, Shell hits 2, on fire


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Japanese Night Time bombardment TF near Palembang bags Allied TK Angelina, 29 Shell hits and is sunk

During the shoot, IJN DD Kamo takes 1 Shell hit, on fire

56 Allied casualties reported, Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1, Airbase supply hits 2, Runway hits 11, Port hits 3, Port supply hits 2

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Allied Martin 139 Day Air attack on TF with BB Ise 1 Bomb hits

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Allied Martin 139 plant a Bomb hit on AP Taibun Maru near Singapore

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Japanese G3M Nell Day Air attack on AK Soerabaja near Muntok. 1 Torpedo hits, on fire

[Admiral DadMan]

29 APR 42

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Several air attacks are launched on vessels approaching Muntok or fleeing Batavia. Only one strikes lands a haymaker:

Allied Martin 139 Day Air attack on TF near Muntok
AP Zuiho Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Imizu Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire

74 Japanese casualties reported

[Admiral DadMan]

30 APR 42

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The invasion force for Palembang arrives…

Japanese troops unloading over beach at Palembang

Despite MSWs in van in front, AP Saiho Maru, hits 2 Mines, on fire, heavy damage
26 Japanese casualties reported, Guns lost 1

Coastal Guns at Palembang firing at TF, 301 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 14, 2 Shell hits
PC Ch 1, 12 Shell hits
AP Kokuryu Maru, 1 Shell hits

1232 Japanese casualties reported, Guns lost 5

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P-40E Warhawk Day Air attack on TF 60nm NE of Belitung, Java

Japanese Ships
DD Nagatsuki, Shell hits 4
DD Tachikaze, Shell hits 8
DD Satsuki, Shell hits 4
DD Hokaze, Shell hits 4
DD Oite, Shell hits 8
DD Yuzuki, Shell hits 12

146 Japanese casualties reported

Hmmmm using a Fast Transport TF to move troops…

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Allied Martin 139 Day Air attack on TF near Palembang

AP Yamafuku Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Zuiho Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire (hit 2 days in a row...)

[Admiral DadMan]

After 2 months of 50+hour work weeks, I've decided to continue this post. In game terms, were in June 1942. I'll try to catch up over the next few weeks.

1 MAY 42

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Allied Martin 139 Day Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 23,50

They get lucky and land a Bomb hit on DD Satsuki, setting her on fire

36 Japanese casualties reported

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Japanese Ground troops Banzai charge at Palembang
Japanese forces CAPTURE Palembang base !!!

394 Japanese casualties reported

36 Allied casualties reported
18 Allied P-40E Warhawk destroyed

Oh well, no more attacks on Singapore from the air…

[Admiral DadMan]

2 MAY 42

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Allied Martin 139 Day Air attack on TF at 22,52

AP Tsunushima Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Kikuryu Maru, Bomb hits 1

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Allied Martin 139 P-40E Warhawk Day Air attack on TF at 23,56

CL Sendai, Shell hits 20
CA Chokai, Shell hits 4
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 4
DD Kagero, Shell hits 16

YEEE HAAWWWW!! SCREEN DOORS FOR EVERYONE!!!!

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Japanese G4M1 Betty Day Air attack on TF, near Tjilitjap

AS Canopus, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
MSW Burnie, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Singapore is going to be a problem.

[Admiral DadMan]

3 MAY 42

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AP Hokuriku Maru encounters mine field at Howland Island, Mine hits 1, on fire

24 Japanese casualties reported, Guns lost 1

Wonder how THAT got there….

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Allied Martin 139 and P-40E Warhawk Day Air attack on TF at 23,57

Here’s an amalgamation of 3 separate attacks:

BB Ise, Bomb hits 1
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 8
CA Haguro, Shell hits 4
DD Kagero, Shell hits 8

Hot lead for everyone!

[Admiral DadMan]

After a 4 month Hiatus due to 55+ hour weeks, I now resume this AAR. Hopefully, by the time my machine is repaired, I can start cranking out turns again too.

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4 MAY 42

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IJN TF 22 encounters a mine field at Baker Island. AP Hakusan Maru hits a Mine and is lit on fire

26 Japanese marshmallows are reported

I laid a little surprise for his airbase...

[Admiral DadMan]

5 MAY 42

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Allied Hudson Day Air attack on Japanese invasion TF, near Siador. It goes for naught.

(Swinnnng an' a miss...)

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IJN TF 30 troops unloading over beach at Siador,

59 Japanese casualties reported

[Admiral DadMan]

6 MAY 42

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Allied Martin 139 Day Air attack twice on Japanese TF near Singkawang
-Japanese Ships take a beating:
MSW Kyo Maru #5, 2 Bomb hits, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Seki Maru, 3 Bomb hits, on fire, heavy damage
AK Shinmei Maru, 1 Bomb hits, on fire
PG Kogyoku Maru, 5 Bomb hits, on fire, heavy damage

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Allied Hudson Day Air attack on TF, near Balikpapan
AK Misaki Maru, 1 Bomb hits, on fire

They come up empty on their second strike.

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Allied B-17E Fortress Day Air attack on TF, near Baker Island

AP Hokuriku Maru, 5 Bomb hits, on fire, heavy damage
AP Hakusan Maru, 2 Bomb hits, on fire, heavy damage

These babies came from Canton Island. I guess that I should have set those B-17's to Naval Search and not Naval Attack, becuase now I've revealed their presence. (I do love the B-17 for searching.) Then again, Mogami probably already knew they were there from the searching. In any event, I'm willing to bet Canton is now a target on the radar screen for June/July/August.

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Japanese Ground attack Siador
Since there is no one home, they are simply rounding up the local trouser trout.
Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (the Saidorian women balk at the really bad pick-up lines)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Siador!!!

[Admiral DadMan]

7 MAY 42

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Japanese G4M1 Betty Day Air attack on Port Moresby for fun.

They score 2 Runway hits

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Allied Hudson Day Air attack on TF, near Kuching

Big water splash. Huge chum line

[Admiral DadMan]

8 MAY 42

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Japanese MSW TF sweeps mine field near Makin (I’m a little devil)

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Japanese G4M1 Betty Day Air attack on Port Moresby again.
1 Airbase hit, 3 Runway hits

[Admiral DadMan]

9 MAY 42

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AP Hokuriku Maru sinks while trying to escape the mine field at Makin.

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Allied B-17E Fortress Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71

147 Japanese casualties reported, Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 7, Airbase supply hits 1, Runway hits 20

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Japanese G3M Nell and G4M1 Betty out of Singapore Day Air attack on Allied TF (ohhhhh Crap…) at 24,54 which is 240nm E of Palembang and 240nm S or Singapore.

(Don’t know why they headed STRAIGHT into a hornet’s nest. Freakin’ Auto Convoy probably. C'est la Guerre)

AK Empire Activity, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Empire Moonrise, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Empire Steelhead, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Empire Baron, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Annalock, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

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Japanese troops unloading over beach at Wewak

71 Japanese casualties reported (stubbed toes, crabs, etc.)

[Bushmaster]

I just read all of the AAR and enjoyed it.

Mogami, at some point in this AAR you described an emphasis on casualties and low risk taking. I myself subscribe to that same way of thinking, but I don’t think it makes you not suited to command the Japanese, as you stated. Initial aggressiveness and preservation of force I would think are the priorities. Your blade might not be as dense in the latter years, but it can remain sharp through proper force management. I think your doctrine is sound.

I would like to ask though why you split up your carrier force and permitted just two carriers to be exposed like that. Was this carelessness or were you taking a risk?

Also, I’m assuming you are using all your assault divisions in the Philippine Islands and Malaya, with the exception of a reserve which I’m sure you have. If it’s ok to say, how much force did you send between the two (as far as divisions)? I’m all about the Jap’s now, and I’m trying to figure out how to split up my divisions between those two places in order to conquer them as fast as possible.

If it’s also ok to say Mogami, I’m curious as to what changes you’ve made with regards to plane production, armaments, etc. Are you producing all historical aircraft or are you changing production to just the best models in each category?

As far as the AAR, I’m so glad you don’t force me to scroll past endless combat reports Admiral DadMan. And if it’s at all possible, I’d love to see screenshots if you’ve the time or desire.

Good luck to you both.

[Admiral DadMan]

ORIGINAL: Bushmaster

I just read all of the AAR and enjoyed it.

We thank you much.

Mogami, at some point in this AAR you described an emphasis on casualties and low risk taking. I myself subscribe to that same way of thinking, but I don’t think it makes you not suited to command the Japanese, as you stated. Initial aggressiveness and preservation of force I would think are the priorities. Your blade might not be as dense in the latter years, but it can remain sharp through proper force management. I think your doctrine is sound.

That's because I insist on battering myself upon that very blade, as you'll see in June '42.

I would like to ask though why you split up your carrier force and permitted just two carriers to be exposed like that. Was this carelessness or were you taking a risk?

I don't think he anticipated that I would take that kind of risk.

As far as the AAR, I’m so glad you don’t force me to scroll past endless combat reports Admiral DadMan. And if it’s at all possible, I’d love to see screenshots if you’ve the time or desire.

Yeah, I hate that crap too. It takes a few minutes to cut out the extra minutae, but it's worth it. We'll see what we can do about a screen shot. The game has just moved to July 42, so digging up a screen shot before then is problematic.

Good luck to you both.

Mog needs a new rabbit's foot. I need a brain.

[Admiral DadMan]

10 MAY 42

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Japanese troops unloading over beach at Wewak

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Allied B-17E Fortress Day Air attack on Kendari

21 Japanese casualties reported, Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 4, Runway hits 5

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Japanese G4M1 Betty Day Air attack on Port Moresby

11 Allied casualties reported
Airbase hits 3, Runway hits 10

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Allied P-40B Tomahawk, Brewster 339D, Buffalo, and Hudson Day Air attack on TF 240nm WSW of Balikpapan

PG Muro Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage
AP Seiwa Maru, Shell hits 24
AP Rakuyo Maru, Shell hits 4

199 Japanese casualties reported

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Japanese Banzai Charge at Wewak
They run clear across the peninsula, fall off the dock, and CAPTURE Wewak.

[Admiral DadMan]

11 MAY 42

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Japanese G4M1 Betty Day Air attack on Port Moresby

1 Runway hit, but a crapload of firewood was cut…

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Japanese Ki-21 Sally Day Air attack on 81st PA Division on Cebu, P.I.

20 Allied casualties reported