WPO Beta AAR: Sprior(IJ) vs Belphegor(Allies) Campaign 1.

[Belphegor]

The British begin roving patrols of the South China Sea.

[janushm]

voor volk en vaderland! Lang leven de Koningin!

sure, im such an inspiration, my men would even trust me defeating japanese dreadnaughts[8|]

[sprior]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/16/22

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TF 3 troops unloading over beach at Guiuan, 45,58



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Ground combat at Lingayen

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 22165 troops, 69 guns, 48 vehicles

Defending force 7680 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles

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


Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Naga

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 13033 troops, 64 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 13970 troops, 95 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Guiuan

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 984 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 15 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Guiuan base !!!



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Ground combat at San Marcelino

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 6091 troops, 49 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 11265 troops, 111 guns, 0 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Lingayen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7628 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 22115 troops, 67 guns, 48 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


More of the same - for now.

[Belphegor]

Status Report: Fleets

US Battlefleet. Very close to completion of refit. Expect a sailing date of no later than 1 week hence.

US Asiatic Fleet. In port for repairs after 10 days nonstop fighting. Various elements will sail again as required to harass IJN shipping around PI.

British Fleets SE Asia. DD squadrons on roving patrol. with no air to speak of, once the ships aren't spotted on a coastal area, or making lots of noise attacking I have no idea where they are.

Dutch Fleet. Returning to Dutch territory for resupply and then redeployment for expected invasions/positions closest to Japanese held Mindanao.

French Fleet. In port for repairs.

The fight in the PI is stalemated for now (it seems) and although I have lost Wake, I haven't found any aggressive moves towards Midway yet.

[sprior]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/17/22


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Ground combat at Lingayen

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 21027 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 7648 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Naga

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 13040 troops, 65 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 13980 troops, 96 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at San Marcelino

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 6112 troops, 50 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 11255 troops, 110 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Lingayen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7638 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 22239 troops, 76 guns, 51 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

[Belphegor]

A screenie of the ongoing duel at Lingayen. I am outnumbered, but holding for now.

The most disturbing thing about this time period is the absolute lack of information. Until Sprior actually arrives somewhere, or gets spotted off a coast, I have no idea where he is. I am glad that works both ways. [;)]

[Belphegor]

Cannon to right of them,
Cannon to left of them,
Cannon in front of them
Volley'd and thunder'd;
Storm'd at with shot and shell,
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death,
Into the mouth of Hell
Rode the six hundred.

This was supposed to be a scouting TF. Unfortunately I had an aggressive commander at the helm. WPO gives timid commanders a home. I was hoping for the DDs to encounter enemy TFs, and run like heck from encounters... especially one sided encounters. BUT OH NO! Some hereditary British tradition of never running causes my DDs to slowly close the range from 25000 to 20000 where the IJN finally starts landing some hits. I'm on the ceiling screaming "OTHER WAY, GO THE OTHER WAY"

on the plus side I found some of his BBs. [:D]

[sprior]

Run Away!

[sprior]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/19/22

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Sub attack at 43,55

Japanese Ships
SS No. 40

Allied Ships
DD Pruitt


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Ground combat at Naga

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 13065 troops, 68 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 13975 troops, 94 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Davao

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 14787 troops, 97 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3535 troops, 16 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 2)


Japanese ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Guns lost 8

Allied ground losses:
28 casualties reported


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Ground combat at San Marcelino

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 6147 troops, 50 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 11354 troops, 111 guns, 0 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Lingayen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7388 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 22734 troops, 64 guns, 53 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1



The build up in PI continues

[Belphegor]

The PI are holding out for now. I have convoys in place for Pearl, and am redeploying troops and transports (mostly transports at this point) to prepare for the next hop forward. Due to the slow nature of the transports I'm trying to plan for a number of runs on the same destination, each to arrive a week or so after the other for the prime thrust, and every 2-3 weeks for the secondary areas. Q-ships are a must for this, and there will be roving surface combat TFs on the lines, if not actually in the convoys.

I don't think I want to try a Run across the pacific to PI, I could bring supplies (which I will have to try) but not troops and my Fleet would be very far from home. I have to locate the IJN fleet first.

[sprior]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/20/22

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ASW attack at 48,46

Japanese Ships
AP Shikano Maru
DD Kagero
DD Tsuga
DD Kuri
DD Kaki
DD Take

Allied Ships
SS S-8

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Sub attack at 48,46

Japanese Ships
DD Kagero
DD Tsuga
DD Kuri
DD Kaki
DD Take

Allied Ships
SS S-8

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ASW attack at 47,46

Allied Ships
SS S-7

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ASW attack at 56,87

Japanese Ships
SS UC-90 (O4)

Allied Ships
DD Tasmania
DD Swordsman
DD Success
DD Stalwart
DD Yarra
DD Warrego
DD Swan
DD Huon
DD Anzac
CL Sydney


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Ground combat at Naga

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 13086 troops, 69 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 14015 troops, 94 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at San Marcelino

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 6171 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 11398 troops, 111 guns, 0 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Lingayen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7418 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 22874 troops, 67 guns, 53 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Guns lost 1



The Aussies are spotted by 1 of my sub patrols.

[Alikchi2]

Definitely enjoying this insight into WPO. Keep it up! [:)]

[Belphegor]

Australians aren't planning any major advances, but they will defend New Britain. As Sprior mentioned, he found the Aussie Fleet off Sag Sag. I have chosen forward bases for Australian troops, but am waiting in case there is another invasion heading south. The fleet will lurk in the area, but can't really take on a large IJN TF as it has only 1 BC the rest being light ships.

The US forces on the West Coast don't have any infantry units to speak of, so not only is a relief TF for PI out of the question, but I'm still very worried about Midway. I can hold Pearl Harbour and the Islands, but Midway is still in doubt IF he manages to land troops. I intend on preventing that.

[sprior]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/21/22


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Ground combat at Naga

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 13039 troops, 68 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 13983 troops, 94 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at San Marcelino

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 6162 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 11474 troops, 111 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Lingayen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7439 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 23062 troops, 71 guns, 53 vehicles


A quiet turn.

but Midway is still in doubt IF he manages to land troops. I intend on preventing that.

Not IF, WHEN.

[Belphegor]

quote:

but Midway is still in doubt IF he manages to land troops. I intend on preventing that.

Not IF, WHEN.

OK, when should I expect you? I'd like to prepare a nice surprise.

[sprior]

OK, when should I expect you? I'd like to prepare a nice surprise.

As soon as I can get this @#%$#@! Exchange server running at work!

[sprior]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/22/22


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Ground combat at Naga

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 13042 troops, 69 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 13964 troops, 96 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at San Marcelino

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 6127 troops, 50 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 11442 troops, 112 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at Lingayen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7363 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 23200 troops, 70 guns, 54 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported



Server fixed.. surprise package being wrapped.

[Belphegor]

Server fixed.. surprise package being wrapped.

I'll be expecting you! Battlefleet slowly making repairs, then they'll slowly make their way forward. Just you wait and see if they don't!

[sprior]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/23/22

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TF 9 troops unloading over beach at Lamon Bay, 44,52


Japanese ground losses:
1030 casualties reported

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TF 9 troops unloading over beach at Lamon Bay, 44,52


Japanese ground losses:
486 casualties reported

TF 9 troops unloading over beach at Lamon Bay, 44,52


Japanese ground losses:
486 casualties reported

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TF 3 troops unloading over beach at Roxas, 42,55


Japanese ground losses:
104 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Naga

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 13045 troops, 69 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 13922 troops, 96 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported


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Ground combat at San Marcelino

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 6157 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 11450 troops, 113 guns, 0 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Lingayen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7394 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 23291 troops, 73 guns, 55 vehicles



Look, bombers!

[BossGnome]

my...my god those bombers are lame... I'd expected the air in this game to suck but...oh my god! I'm really enjoying your AAR by the way. I have a small question, how am I doing with the french fleet? Have you replaced me yet? I should be in command of the CA Desaix, or that other big ship (there are only a few in the french fleet). Name is Lamothe, G.

Another question: The americans don't have any air power in the philippines? It seems like even those crappy bombers could prove useful against the japanese lurking in the jungle... After all, whether a 250 kg or 30kg bomb falls on your head, you're still dead!