Fear and loathing - Japanese style

[fabertong]

.........and yes, there will be marshmalllows(now that just can't be spelled right)...........

[AdmNelson]

Mindanao Area---- getting a least 8-10 naval airstrikes per day on fleeing Asiatic Fleet ships-Admiral Hart can not be to happy.

Philippines----- Americans are abanding Naga I will be pushing in another Inf division to make three to siege Manila if Americans want fight there. Northern area will finally be landing an Avaition reg. Will be moving as many Art reg as I can get my hands on to move towards Clark Field. Since all the aircraft has fled the Philippines I will move up the time table on securing all the small island bases so the US can not base subs from there and will have to the base of operations for US subs to Darwin.

Central Pacific--- US carriers have finally made their appearance off of Tawara/Makin and sink two of the 4th fleet MLs at Makin with some of 52th aboard. Baker Island invasion TF recalled till US carriers leave or are replused from the area.
It is time to start operation "SEEK the HIDER" KB is near Midway at this time.

South Pacific--- TF is now have to Admiarilty Isalnds from Truk. Most of the other support forces are at Truk, which means Rabaul operation to start.

[fabertong]

Sasebo HQ China/Burma Command

The war rolls on with a series of tit-for-tat wounding and sinkings in the naval war.

In my theatre of ops.

Hong Kong falls.........(a serious blow to British morale)
Vicoria Point falls.......(just as a convoy was hoping to evac the base force)
The para's in Burma have made contact with Tom's forces were the road meets the railway just south of Rangoon, the Imperial Guard Div. not far behind.
Recon shows that Tom still has a sizeable force at Rangoon, but I still can't believe he will fight there(I hope he does)

I can see China becoming a bloody mess, but with H.K. falling Gen. Dohihara is preparing an attack on the Chinese in and around Canton.
Yenen a battle of attrition.
Tom I think is stripping the hinterlands of China to feed the front, and support Burma, I wonder what I should do with the paras next? Maybe I'll just have a look at the Chinese heartland....[:D]
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/12/41

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Coastal Guns at Menado, 39,67, firing at TF 107
TF 107 troops unloading over beach at Menado, 39,67


Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported

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TF 109 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan, 33,61


Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported

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TF 1005 encounters mine field at Tarawa (85,91) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

71 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DMS Elliot
DMS Long, Shell hits 3
DMS Dorsey, Shell hits 34, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Hopkins
DMS Southard

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Sub attack at 33,64

Japanese Ships
SS I-162

Allied Ships
MSW Bittern

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Naval bombardment of Kuantan, at 24,47

Japanese Ships
DD Sagiri
CA Chokai

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Naval bombardment of Kuantan, at 24,47

Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze
DD Arashi
DD Nowaki
DD Maikaze
CA Kumano
CA Suzuya
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami


Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

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Naval bombardment of Tarawa, at 85,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

133 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Chicago, Shell hits 8
CA Chester, Shell hits 18
CA Northampton, Shell hits 16
CA Indianapolis
CA Portland, Shell hits 12

Japanese ground losses:
727 casualties reported
Guns lost 18

Runway hits 5

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ASW attack at 46,44

Japanese Ships
MSW Choun Maru #18
MSW Choun Maru #7
MSW Choun Maru #6
MSW Banshu Maru #56
MSW Banshu Maru #52

Allied Ships
SS Snapper

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ASW attack at 33,64

Japanese Ships
SS I-162

Allied Ships
MSW Bittern

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TF 99 troops unloading over beach at Sorong, 42,74


Japanese ground losses:
246 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Menado, 39,67, firing at TF 107
TF 107 troops unloading over beach at Menado, 39,67


Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Changsha , at 47,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 24
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 8
Ki-51 Sonia x 38
Ki-15 Babs x 3

Allied aircraft
I-153c x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
I-153c: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
1 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Alor Star , at 24,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 21
Ki-48 Lily x 28
Ki-46-II Dinah x 2
Ki-15 Babs x 4

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Georgetown , at 23,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 18
Ki-21 Sally x 19
Ki-46-II Dinah x 2
Ki-15 Babs x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Georgetown , at 23,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 58
Ki-46-II Dinah x 4
Ki-15 Babs x 4

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses

Runway hits 31

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
36 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tuguegarao , at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
C5M Babs x 3
Ki-30 Ann x 22
Ki-48 Lily x 24
Ki-46-II Dinah x 6
Ki-15 Babs x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 21

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
19 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Midway , at 95,61

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
D3A Val x 41
B5N Kate x 48

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 5 destroyed, 9 damaged
B5N Kate: 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
PBY Catalina: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 46

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
24 x B5N Kate bombing at 10000 feet
20 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
24 x B5N Kate bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd Division, at 47,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 7

Allied aircraft
I-153c x 12
SB-2c x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
I-153c: 1 damaged
SB-2c: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB-2c bombing at 6000 feet
6 x I-153c bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd Division, at 47,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 5

Allied aircraft
IL-4c x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
IL-4c: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x IL-4c bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on 39th Division, at 47,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 7

Allied aircraft
I-153c x 3
SB-2c x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
I-153c: 1 damaged
SB-2c: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB-2c bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 64th Chinese Corps, at 43,41

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 4
Ki-51 Sonia x 10

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd New Chinese Corps, at 50,31

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 39

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
118 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
8 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
8 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 58th Chinese Corps, at 50,31

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 19

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
7 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,47


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,47


Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 37
Blenheim I x 6
Hudson I x 3


Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Mogami
CA Kumano
DD Arashi

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Khota Bharu at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 3


Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Ryugi Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 42,74


Allied aircraft
CW-21B Demon x 3
Martin 139 x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Astuga Maru, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 44,55


Allied aircraft
P-26A x 5


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kofuku Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-26A bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 28,52


Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Tamatsu Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 39,55

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
TK Mindanao, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Manila at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 6
G3M Nell x 6

Allied aircraft
P-35A x 11
P-40E Warhawk x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 3 destroyed
G3M Nell: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-35A: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 37,59

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Anakan, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Victoria Point at 25,39

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 8
Ki-27 Nate x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Vitorlock
AK Deslock, Torpedo hits 2, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Clark Field , at 43,51

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 6 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Tarawa , at 85,91

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
F2A Buffalo x 3
F4F-3 Wildcat x 9
SBD Dauntless x 67
TBD Devastator x 27
SOC-3 Seagull x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 10 damaged
TBD Devastator: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
88 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
17 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
9 x TBD Devastator bombing at 6000 feet
17 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
17 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
15 x TBD Devastator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,47


Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 11


Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CA Suzuya
DD Maikaze
DD Nowaki
CA Mogami

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Blenheim IV bombing at 7000 feet
1 x Blenheim IV bombing at 7000 feet
4 x Blenheim IV bombing at 7000 feet
4 x Blenheim IV bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,47


Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 14
Blenheim I x 17
Hudson I x 14


Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 1 damaged
Hudson I: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Suzuya
DD Arashi
CA Mogami
CA Kumano
DD Maikaze
CA Mikuma

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
1 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
1 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 8000 feet
2 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 8000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Mersing at 23,49


Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 15
Vildebeest IV x 7


Allied aircraft losses
Vildebeest IV: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Kashiwara Maru
AP Nissen Maru
AK Awazisan Maru
AP Nachisan Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Hinko Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vildebeest IV launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vildebeest IV launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 34,61

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
T.IVa x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Yamagiku Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x T.IVa launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 34,61

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 12
Hudson I x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Yamagiku Maru
AK Hokuzan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Hoeisan Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire
AK Mansei Maru, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Hudson I bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 34,61

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Tamahoko Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 43,63

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
G4M1 Betty x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Compagnia Filipinas, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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ASW attack near Mersing at 23,49

Japanese Ships
AP Ryoyo Maru
PC Shonan Maru #7
PG Uji
PG Saga
PG Hashidate

Allied Ships
SS KXIII

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kuching at 28,56

Japanese Ships
AK Houn Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Taiko Maru #3

Allied Ships
PT TM-10
PT TM-11
PT TM-12
PT TM-13
PT TM-14
PT TM-15

Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kuching

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3939 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1859 troops, 9 guns, 1 vehicles



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Ground combat at Canton

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 24024 troops, 258 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 20548 troops, 105 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Nanning

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 12611 troops, 148 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 40570 troops, 217 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Hong Kong

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 32989 troops, 328 guns, 17 vehicles

Defending force 12661 troops, 88 guns, 4 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Hong Kong base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
362 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
15907 casualties reported
Guns lost 58
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at Kuantan

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2804 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 11539 troops, 83 guns, 1 vehicles



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Ground combat at Yenen

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 62317 troops, 690 guns, 12 vehicles

Defending force 46979 troops, 296 guns, 0 vehicles

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


Japanese ground losses:
2535 casualties reported
Guns lost 47
Vehicles lost 4

Allied ground losses:
605 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


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Ground combat at Mersing

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 8746 troops, 106 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 7512 troops, 69 guns, 3 vehicles



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Ground combat at Naga

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 20725 troops, 246 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Japanese assault odds: 378 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Naga base !!!



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Ground combat at Tarakan

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13024 troops, 29 guns, 17 vehicles

Defending force 1126 troops, 6 guns, 1 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarakan base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
238 casualties reported
Guns lost 6


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Victoria Point

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1574 troops, 0 guns, 104 vehicles

Defending force 765 troops, 7 guns, 2 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 3)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Victoria Point base !!!



Allied ground losses:
1483 casualties reported
Guns lost 6


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Ground combat at Brunei

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1402 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 520 troops, 2 guns, 2 vehicles



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Ground combat at Nanning

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 22987 troops, 164 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 15467 troops, 148 guns, 193 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Canton

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 14748 troops, 105 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 38564 troops, 258 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Yenen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 23759 troops, 169 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 59001 troops, 620 guns, 5 vehicles



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Ground combat at Kuantan

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2954 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 2804 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Mersing

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3755 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 8746 troops, 106 guns, 0 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Kuching

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1859 troops, 9 guns, 1 vehicles

Defending force 10213 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Menado

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 936 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 11020 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported

[AdmNelson]

Naval bombardment of Tarawa, at 85,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

133 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Chicago, Shell hits 8
CA Chester, Shell hits 18
CA Northampton, Shell hits 16
CA Indianapolis
CA Portland, Shell hits 12

Japanese ground losses:
727 casualties reported
Guns lost 18

Runway hits 5

CENTRAL PACIFIC---No DDs in the bombardment what a shame. I don't think 5" guns will do a lot damage to the CAs. The American carriers are north of Tarawa. Nells and zeros didn't fly and now some of the commanders have been sacked. The Zeros at Tarawa damage 10SBDs killed 3TBDs and 2 others. This could be an early battle of the war. The KB pounded Midway's airfield. Operation "SEEK the HIDER" has been put into action.

SOUTH PACIFIC---- Not much action yet. Should be landing at Admirality Island in the next day.

Mindanao Area---- Sinking a few more ships leaving the area.

Philippines--- Naga fell now the assault on Manila to begin

[fabertong]

IMPORTANT DISPATCH.................

The allied powers have requested a three day truce to enjoy the weather, and time with the family. Once again this shows the decadence of the Imperialist Powers, and highlights our inevitable victory, for while they are out BBQing, enjoying the sun, maybe a few beers,. We will be in our HQs with our staff plotting their downfall. (how sad is that?)

[scott64]

Update

Malaya: Khota Bharu fallen. Landings in Kuantan and Mersing, hope to spilt the pennisula.
Borneo: Miri has fallen. Fighting in Brunei and Kuching. Brunei is expected to fall very soon, within the next few days. Kuching is trying to hold on while more troops are on their way.[:-] Tarkan has fallen also, next stop is to head out west and southwestern.
Other areas: Sorong will be captured next, no opposition. Troops are holding on at Menado. Next stops in the area is Kendari and Timor, then maybe Darwin. Operation Drive the Stake. [:D][:'(][:)][8D][;)][:'(]

From the desk of
Emperor Tojo

[AdmNelson]

Americans decide to raid Tarawa. Crusier force bombard and run to a lot of CD guns at Tarawa, but are able to to avoid all the mines. Sighted the Enterprise, but with the two different types of fighters the "Lady Lex" must be along. We will see if the Americans hang in for another day. Sacked some air commanders, because they didn't fly from Maleop. Stationed at Maleop is 36 nells and 20 zeros. Tarawa also has 9 zeros( they damaged 12 and killed 3 attacking aircraft). Baker Island TF is held back untill American carriers leave.

[AdmNelson]

Rabaul Area- Admirality Islands are first. 2nd Rabaul, 3rd Lae and finally Lunga as 4th target. Assets are finally arriving and particular the baseforces.

[AdmNelson]

The Allies are back from there Bar-b-ques and spending time with their families while we Japanese had been studying and planning future operations. Hong Kong is now part of Greater Imperial Japan as is Tarkan. Americans have decided that Tarawa is place to battle it out, we say bring it on.

[fabertong]

Sasebo HQ China/Burma Command

A quiet day, at least as far as this game is going.........
Chitose hit by a bomb, and will require a bit of time in the yard ( not too bad)..........
Tavoy has fallen.........
Tom still has troops at Rangoon, he can't be thinking of leaving them there, I'll post a map later to show you the Burma situation.
Combat report, also to follow.

[fabertong]

Sasebo China/Burma Command

Another quiet day at the front..............
No really.......
Admiralty Islands fell.......
Brunei fell......
AS Canopus sank.....



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/14/41

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TF 107 troops unloading over beach at Menado, 39,67


Japanese ground losses:
220 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Kuantan, 24,47, firing at TF 143
TF 143 troops unloading over beach at Kuantan, 24,47


Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported

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TF 96 encounters mine field at Hong Kong (43,42)

Japanese Ships
MSW Tasei Maru
MSW Tamaura Maru
MSW Rikusen Maru
MSW Kaiyo Maru #3
MSW Kaiyo Maru #1

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Sub attack at 124,72

Japanese Ships
SS I-2

Allied Ships
CL Phoenix
DD Jarvis
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Mugford
DD Blue
DD Bagley

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Sub attack at 124,72

Japanese Ships
SS I-2

Allied Ships
DD Blue, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Jarvis
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Mugford
DD Bagley
CL Honolulu
CL Phoenix
CL Helena

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Sub attack near Menado at 39,67

Japanese Ships
AP Hikawa Maru

Allied Ships
SS KXVIII

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Naval bombardment of Kuantan, at 24,47

Japanese Ships
DD Sagiri
CA Chokai

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Naval bombardment of Kuching, at 28,56 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki
DD Akatsuki
DD Arashio
DD Michishio, Shell hits 1
DD Oshio
DD Asashio
CL Jintsu
CA Atago
CA Takao
BB Haruna
BB Kongo


Allied ground losses:
134 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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

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Naval bombardment of Kuantan, at 24,47

Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze
DD Arashi
DD Nowaki
DD Maikaze
CA Kumano
CA Suzuya
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami

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TF 107 troops unloading over beach at Menado, 39,67


Japanese ground losses:
65 casualties reported

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Sub attack at 30,48

Japanese Ships
AP Tamatsu Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS KXII

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Day Air attack on Changsha , at 47,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 20
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 36
Ki-15 Babs x 3

Allied aircraft
I-153c x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
I-153c: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
SB-2c: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
8 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 Khota Bharu , at 24,45

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 4

Allied aircraft
Blenheim IF x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IF: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Blenheim IF bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Alor Star , at 24,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 28
Ki-21 Sally x 17
Ki-48 Lily x 22
Ki-46-II Dinah x 2
Ki-15 Babs x 4

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
13 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
8 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Georgetown , at 23,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 2
Ki-21 Sally x 28
Ki-46-II Dinah x 2
Ki-15 Babs x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kuantan , at 24,47

Japanese aircraft
C5M Babs x 2
Ki-21 Sally x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Clark Field , at 43,51

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27

No Japanese losses

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Day Air attack on Tuguegarao , at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
C5M Babs x 3
Ki-30 Ann x 21
Ki-48 Lily x 20
Ki-46-II Dinah x 6
Ki-15 Babs x 5

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 29

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
18 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd Division, at 48,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 15
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
IL-4c x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
IL-4c: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on 64th Chinese Corps, at 43,41

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 5
Ki-51 Sonia x 12

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 58th Chinese Corps, at 50,31

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 56

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
8 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
11 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
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
6 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
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 44,48


Allied aircraft
P-26A x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Shirashika Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-26A bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Mersing at 23,49


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 6
Buffalo I x 2
Blenheim I x 7
Hudson I x 8


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Ryoyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Hinko Maru
AP Miike Maru
AK Assam
AP Koei Maru
AP Nachisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 8000 feet
2 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
4 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
4 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 42,50


Allied aircraft
P-35A x 14


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Zenoa Maru
AP Shinai Maru
AP Zinzan Maru
AP Yawata Maru, Shell hits 4

Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-35A attacking at 100 feet
4 x P-35A attacking at 100 feet
4 x P-35A attacking at 100 feet
4 x P-35A attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tarakan at 33,61


Allied aircraft
T.IVa x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Kuramasan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x T.IVa launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 42,50


Allied aircraft
P-35A x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Yamakuni Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-35A attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,47


Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,47


Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 3
Hudson I x 8


Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
CA Kumano

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
3 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 8000 feet
4 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Admiralty Islands at 58,84


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3


Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Koshu Maru #2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson I attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 45,72

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 4

Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Eiko Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 40,66


Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Matsutan Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 34,61


Allied aircraft
CW-21B Demon x 12
T.IVa x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PG Chiyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1
AK Mansei Maru
AK Hoeisan Maru, Shell hits 4, heavy damage
AK Hokuzan Maru, Shell hits 4
AK Takaoka Maru, Shell hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x T.IVa launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x CW-21B Demon attacking at 100 feet
2 x CW-21B Demon attacking at 100 feet
4 x CW-21B Demon attacking at 100 feet
4 x CW-21B Demon attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 34,61


Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 15
Hudson I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PG Akitsu Maru
AP Chowa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Hoeisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Okitu Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kosei Maru
AK Takaoka Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Hudson I bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,47


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Saiko Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 40,66


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Kinkai Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson I bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 31,55

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AS Canopus, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 32,48

Japanese Ships
AK Hakubasan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon

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Sub attack at 44,48

Japanese Ships
AP Jouban Maru, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Permit

Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Kuching

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3979 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1732 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Kuantan

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2830 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 5595 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Yenen

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 59641 troops, 627 guns, 5 vehicles

Defending force 58157 troops, 389 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
230 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Mersing

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 8837 troops, 106 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 7527 troops, 70 guns, 4 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Butuan

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 558 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 682 troops, 9 guns, 2 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Butuan base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
519 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


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Ground combat at Admiralty Islands

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1505 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 24 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Admiralty Islands base !!!



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Ground combat at Brunei

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1488 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 200 troops, 2 guns, 2 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 63 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Brunei base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Yenen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 23915 troops, 176 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 78703 troops, 858 guns, 11 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Kuantan

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2473 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 4115 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Mersing

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3711 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 8837 troops, 106 guns, 0 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kuching

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1732 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 10280 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles

[fabertong]

Sasebo HQ China/Burma Command

Another quiet day, that I somehow feel the Allies are just shading..........
The planes in my theatre are refusing to fly against Toms' shipping in Rangoon.......
The Allies are using their air assets well in a fighting retreat........
Maps will come soon, honest.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/15/41

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Coastal Guns at Kuching, 28,56, firing at TF 84
TF 84 troops unloading over beach at Kuching, 28,56


8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AP Taibun Maru, Shell hits 2

Japanese ground losses:
103 casualties reported

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Sub attack at 26,47

Japanese Ships
AP Shoan Maru
AP Tacoma Maru
PG Kongosan Maru
MSW Takashima Maru
MSW Kongo Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS KXI

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Sub attack at 40,65

Japanese Ships
AP Hikawa Maru

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish

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Naval bombardment of Kuching, at 28,56 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Akatsuki
DD Arashio
DD Michishio
DD Oshio, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Asashio
CL Jintsu
CA Atago
CA Takao
BB Haruna, Shell hits 1
BB Kongo


Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Port hits 2

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Naval bombardment of Kuantan, at 24,47

Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze
DD Arashi
DD Nowaki
DD Maikaze
CA Kumano
CA Suzuya
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami

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Naval bombardment of Rabaul, at 61,88

Japanese Ships
DD Sawakaze
DD Uzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Yuzuki
CA Kako
CA Furutaka
CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba


Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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

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Naval bombardment of Sorong, at 42,74

Allied Ships
DD Stewart
DD Whipple
DD Parrott
DD Paul Jones
DD John D. Edwards
DD Edsall
DD Bulmer
DD Barker
CL Marblehead

Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported

Runway hits 3

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Sub attack at 46,72

Japanese Ships
AP Hakone Maru

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon

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Sub attack at 80,80

Japanese Ships
AO Ondo
PC Kyo Maru #6
PC Fumi Maru #3
PG Toyotsu Maru

Allied Ships
SS Trout

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Sub attack at 38,40

Japanese Ships
AP Teiyo Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin

Japanese ground losses:
93 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Changsha , at 47,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 21
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 8
Ki-51 Sonia x 36
Ki-15 Babs x 3

Allied aircraft
I-153c x 7
I-16c x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
I-153c: 2 destroyed
I-16c: 2 destroyed
SB-2c: 2 destroyed

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
9 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 Saigon , at 31,46

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 25000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 25000 feet
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Day Air attack on Khota Bharu , at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Blenheim IF x 4


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Blenheim IF bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kuantan , at 24,47

Japanese aircraft
C5M Babs x 2
Ki-21 Sally x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Johore Bahru , at 22,49

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 25

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G3M Nell bombing at 14000 feet
10 x G3M Nell bombing at 14000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sorong , at 42,74


Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 6


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P-40E Warhawk strafing at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on Clark Field , at 43,51

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27

No Japanese losses

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Day Air attack on 4th Division, at 43,53


Allied aircraft
P-26A x 12
P-35A x 16


Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 2 damaged
P-35A: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x P-35A strafing at 100 feet
10 x P-26A strafing at 100 feet
2 x P-35A strafing at 100 feet
2 x P-26A strafing at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd Division, at 48,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 15
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
IL-4c x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27 Nate: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
IL-4c: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x IL-4c bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on 39th Division, at 48,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 15
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
I-153c x 7
I-16c x 8
SB-2c x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27 Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
I-153c: 2 damaged
I-16c: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
SB-2c: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SB-2c bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th Engineer Regiment, at 39,67


Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on 64th Chinese Corps, at 42,39

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 4
Ki-51 Sonia x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 3 damaged


Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd New Chinese Corps, at 50,31

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 24

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
8 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
8 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 60th Chinese Corps, at 50,31

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 22

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
120 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 72nd Chinese Corps, at 50,31

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 11

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th New Chinese Corps, at 50,26

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 8
Ki-51 Sonia x 18
Ki-15 Babs x 1

Allied aircraft
I-16c x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27 Nate: 1 destroyed
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
I-16c: 2 damaged


Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 48th Lt. AA Regiment, at 24,47

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 13
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd ISF Base Force, at 24,47

Japanese aircraft
C5M Babs x 1
Ki-21 Sally x 15
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,47


Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,47


Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,47


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 6
Buffalo I x 4
Blenheim I x 9
Hudson I x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Kumano
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
2 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 8000 feet
2 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 8000 feet
4 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,47


Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Kumano

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Admiralty Islands at 58,84


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 15


Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Koshu Maru #2
PG Koei Maru
PG Nikkai Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Hudson I bombing at 4000 feet
4 x Hudson I bombing at 5000 feet
2 x Hudson I bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Hudson I bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Hudson I bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Mersing at 23,49


Allied aircraft
Vildebeest IV x 10


Allied aircraft losses
Vildebeest IV: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Neikai Maru
AP Miike Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PG Hashidate, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Vildebeest IV launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Vildebeest IV launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Vildebeest IV launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Mersing at 23,49


Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Miike Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,47


Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 35
Blenheim I x 6
Hudson I x 6


Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Buenos Aires Maru
AP Nissen Maru #3
AP Tsuruga Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Tacoma Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Kanayamasan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Akikaze
AP Takunan Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Shinyo Maru, Bomb hits 1
MSW Takashima Maru
AP Tatuho Maru
AP Takuei Maru

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 24,47


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Tone Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 36,56

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 8
G4M1 Betty x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Sagoland, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 42,52

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 5
A6M2 Zero x 18
G3M Nell x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
TK Gertrude Kellogg, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuching at 28,56


Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Mersing at 23,49


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 6
Buffalo I x 37
Blenheim IF x 5
Blenheim I x 13
Hudson I x 13


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Nissen Maru
AK Assam
PG Uji
AP Nachisan Maru, on fire, heavy damage
PG Hashidate, on fire
AK Kinugawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Taisei Maru
AP Fusemi Maru
AP Teia Maru
PC Shonan Maru #7
AP Sanura Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Yamakisan Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Blenheim IF bombing at 2000 feet
1 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Blenheim IF bombing at 2000 feet
1 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
1 x Blenheim I bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
1 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Hudson I bombing at 9000 feet
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 8000 feet
4 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Blenheim I bombing at 8000 feet
4 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Buffalo I bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Mersing at 23,49


Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Teia Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 40,63


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Nikkyu Maru, Bomb hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson I bombing at 1000 feet
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TF 90 troops unloading over beach at Lamon Bay, 44,52


Japanese ground losses:
121 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kuching

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3965 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1740 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kuantan

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2835 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 2471 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Yenen

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 78972 troops, 862 guns, 13 vehicles

Defending force 57992 troops, 393 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
306 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at Mersing

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 8878 troops, 106 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 7528 troops, 71 guns, 4 vehicles



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Ground combat at Yenen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 23948 troops, 176 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 92331 troops, 1021 guns, 13 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Kuantan

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2471 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 4137 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Mersing

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3720 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 8878 troops, 106 guns, 0 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kuching

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1717 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 11643 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at 30,34

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9732 troops, 111 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 8571 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported

[scott64]

Update

Plans are to take the 5th Div and march to Alor Star. Additional landings are planned for Mersing, Kauntan, and Kuching. The 18th Div is slated for R & R for a few days then march South to help with the fall of Singapore. [:'(][:)] More support is in the works to help with the landing at Mendano. And Sorong is in need of more troops to hold out.

From the desk of
Emperor Tojo

[AdmNelson]

Update- Mindanao will be secure in another couple of days complete as the 56th will eleminate the last units on the Island.

Admirality Island taken and now the invasion force for Rabaul in loading and should be landing within the week. Plan is to capture Rabaul by Jan 1st. Phase one is to take Admirailty Islands(done), followed by Rabaul, Lae and Lunga. Phase Two will be capturing of Port Morebsy by Feb 1st and securing the and landing of baseforces at, Gili Gili, Kiriwina, Shortland, Buna, and Munda. By that time Rabaul should a level 4 with Lae at least a level 2-3 and Lunga at pace to be a level 4 by April.

Central Pacific---- The Americans have left the area of Tarawa. Probably too many CD guns and mines. Operation " Seek the Hider" has been cancelled since the Americans have left the area. Baker Island assult forces will be landing in a few days. The decision to take Canton Island has not been made yet, but plans and units will be moving just in case. The Americans and Allies have been overly aggressive so allowing them to feel as if they can hit back will play into my hands. I have sent 4 subs with float planes into the South Pacific from Suva to eastern OZ.

[scott64]

From the Desk of Emperor Tojo
Last night the Imperial Japanese Army captured the Dutch port of Kuching. Japanese casualties were lite while the swine Dutch were routed and sent packing back to the jungle.[:'(]

[:-][X(]

[fabertong]

Sasebo HQ China/Burma Command

Kuching has fallen, as the Emperor has already announced, a day of national debauchery has been declared........
In both China and Burma some major ground combat is brewing..........
Today the Emporer called me to see him, and requested that I stopped posting whole combat reports, unless of real value,
he was apparently tired of enless scrolling...........

[Terminus]

Please, please, please do as the Emperor says!!! [:)]

[AdmNelson]

Today the Emporer called me to see him, and requested that I stopped posting whole combat reports, unless of real value,
he was apparently tired of enless scrolling...........

This came about when the senior commanders complainted that there was a shortage of coke bottle glasses to wear in reading the reports.

Update---- Mindanao the 56th will continue to attack and eliminate the last units on the island.

Central Pacific----KB will refuel at Kwajalein and will either support the Baker Island operations which will probably expand to include the Canton Island operations or will be moved to support the Rabaul operations. I-2 was sunk about 600 miles south of Pearl by SBDs which means the Saratoga is in the area and because it is extremely south of Pearl tells me that the other two carriers are probably in the Suva/Noumea area.

South Pacific---Amph TF is now loaded and will be headed to Rabaul.

[scott64]

Today Emperor Tojo has order General Fuji Matoya to transfer fighter, recon, and bomber units to Kuching to aid in the search for Attack Force Z. Zero squadron Yamada Daitai, Genzan Nell squadron, two Nate squadrons, and a Babes sqaudron were restationed at Kuching Airfield. Task Force Hide and Sakai was dispatched to an undisclosed location. [:'(][:D]

[fabertong]

Sasebo HQ China/Burma Command

A mixed day for our Imperial forces.........
One of taskforces(off Admiralty is) was attacked by Allied Cruisers: One heavy, three light, and we lost four PGs..........
On the plus side Kautan and Alor Setar fell........
Here is the situation in China
The arrows show movement for the Army groups.....
Heavy ground combat on the way.