Andy Mac v PZB ....The Allies Fight Back

[Arstavidios]

I think you should use your fleet to go hunting for the Japanese navy once this operation is over.
Your Flak and CAP should enable you to inflict much more damage than what you may suffer. If you put his fleet off business you'll be able to bypass his heavily fortified islands and strike where it hurts.

You dont need to take every single base. Your aim is to invade Japan. You don't have enough troops to play an attrition game against the Japanese. He has both more troops and replacements than you do, so you can't afford to lose troops on secondary targets. On the other hand you now outmatch his navy and airforce. If you chase his navy from the seas He won't be able to send anymore supplies to those islands or take the troops there back home.

[veji1]

be carefull though, he might lure you into following him where he'll have all his Jack/Georges/Betties/Sallies and then with all of KB as well it could be painful...

[Andy Mac]

For the next 6 months its a case of grind accross the pacific and NG to get his atrtrention focused.

This happens in any event.

The decision point is do I go Marianas/PI or go for a deeper strike at that point.

I havent decided one way or the other yet but I am thinking about it.

Andy

[Andy Mac]

Oops clicked on wrong thread by mistake !!!! Fortuantly page 1 is kinda meaningless nowadays !!!

[Andy Mac]

I get a whole Para Division in about 3 months........There are a few bases that I could overwhelm with that kind of firepower.......

Especially in NG area/ Java

Should be fun

[Andy Mac]

My fresh Inf Div is now almost there that will be 5 Divs on the attack !!!


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/19/43

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Night Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
P-70A Havoc x 6


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P-70A Havoc bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on IND IV Corps, at 22,3

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 25

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
87 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
16 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 9
B5N Kate x 30
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 9
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 34

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 49

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
9 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
30 x B5N Kate bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 26
B6N Jill x 30
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 33

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 47

Aircraft Attacking:
30 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
26 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
12 x B6N Jill bombing at 6000 feet
14 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B6N Jill bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
2 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 32
B-17E Fortress x 6
B-24D Liberator x 25


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 39

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 18
B-25J Mitchell x 52
B-24J Liberator x 12


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 11000 feet
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 11000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 11000 feet
2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 10


No Allied losses

Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 18
B-17E Fortress x 6
PB4Y Liberator x 12
B-24J Liberator x 22


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
61 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 28

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
5 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Admiralty Islands , at 58,84


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 17
Spitfire VIII x 3
A-20G Havoc x 15
B-25J Mitchell x 87
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 37


Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 102

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
6 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 8000 feet
21 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 8000 feet
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 7th SNLF, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 16


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 84th Chinese Corps, at 43,35

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 13

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B5N Kate bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 80,81

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 24
P-40N Warhawk x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed


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Day Air attack on TF, near Mili at 84,85

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 9
P-47D Thunderbolt x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed


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Day Air attack on TF at 81,82

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Kwajalein at 79,79

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 4
P-40N Warhawk x 2
P-38J Lightning x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed



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Ground combat at 22,3

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1644 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

[Andy Mac]

In a pause form active ops I think about my future intentions and if he is going to forward deploy and force me to fight through these forts then I suspect that a real deep strike in late 44 is a real possibility to bypass Marianas etc

[Andy Mac]

hmm

[Andy Mac]

[Andy Mac]

:

[Andy Mac]

Immediate intentions are as before work up NG/ take islands west of Truk/ take entiwok these plans are longer term

[Andy Mac]

Unloading the 33rd Div today slightly annoyed that my Carriers wont seem to fly CAS they all have plenty of ops points but I am going to pull them back to refuel for a couple of days R&R after 33rd Div unloads


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/20/43

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Night Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
P-70A Havoc x 6


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P-70A Havoc bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on IND IV Corps, at 22,3

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 25

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 105
D4Y Judy x 48
B5N Kate x 18
B6N Jill x 16
G4M1 Betty x 25
G4M2 Betty x 18
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 36

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
49 casualties reported

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 80

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
18 x B5N Kate bombing at 10000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
16 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 33
B-17E Fortress x 9
B-24D Liberator x 31


Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 28

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 17
B-25J Mitchell x 42
B-24J Liberator x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 11000 feet
15 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 11000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
1 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 11000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 9


No Allied losses

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 37
B-17E Fortress x 8
PB4Y Liberator x 7
B-24J Liberator x 20


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Admiralty Islands , at 58,84


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
Spitfire VIII x 10
P-38J Lightning x 3
A-20G Havoc x 15
B-25J Mitchell x 72
PB4Y Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 32


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 81

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
4 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 8000 feet
29 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
5 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 8000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Maloelop Base Force, at 82,81


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 4


Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 19th/A Division, at 82,81


Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 23
P-40N Warhawk x 24


Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 4 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
24 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
11 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
F-6A Mustang x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Maloelap , at 82,81


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
TBM Avenger x 9
F.K.51 x 1


No Allied losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet

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Ground combat at 22,3

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1644 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

[Andy Mac]

OK Phase 2 the assault landing of 33rd Div goes in

My only word for it is ouch....

But this is weird this TF got ashore less disrupted than the others.

Now thats partly doen to the initial shock attack getting 3:1 [:D][:D]

But could it also have something to do with the AGC actually being in this TF I wonder if AGC impact is restricted to the TF that actually attacks.

My air fianlly attack ground forces its weird how irrational CAS appears to be.

When I order them to attack I just wish they would sodding attack. Next time one of my pilots has a "morale failure" I am going to re instigate keel hauling

Andy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/21/43

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Coastal Guns at Kwajalein, 79,79, firing at TF 1032
TF 1032 troops unloading over beach at Kwajalein, 79,79


669 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
APD Talbot, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Pringle, Shell hits 7, on fire
DE Jaccard, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
AK Robert J. Walker, Shell hits 2, on fire
APD Overton, Shell hits 6, on fire
AK Phoebe A. Hearst, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
AK Cape Constantine, Shell hits 2
DD Abner Read, Shell hits 5, on fire
LCT LCT-322, Shell hits 2, on fire
LCT LCT-163, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-157, Shell hits 1
LCT LCT-148, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-144, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AV Timber Rush, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-142, Shell hits 2, on fire
APD Manley, Shell hits 8, on fire
LCT LCT-133, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
APD Dickerson, Shell hits 3, on fire
LST LST-342, Shell hits 2, on fire
LCT LCT-470, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-335, Shell hits 2, on fire
LST LST-26, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
1214 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


OUCH but NONE SINK

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Night Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
P-70A Havoc x 6


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
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Naval bombardment of Maloelap, at 82,81 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Chester
CA Canberra
CA Wichita
CA Minneapolis, Shell hits 1
CA Salt Lake City
BB Idaho, Shell hits 1
BB California
BB Colorado

Japanese ground losses:
358 casualties reported
Guns lost 10

Runway hits 12
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2

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Naval bombardment of Kwajalein, at 79,79

Allied Ships
CL Helena
CL Concord
CL Emerald
BB Alabama
BB South Dakota
BB North Carolina

Japanese ground losses:
1148 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 27
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 8
Port supply hits 1

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Coastal Guns at Kwajalein, 79,79, firing at TF 1032
TF 1032 troops unloading over beach at Kwajalein, 79,79



Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on IND IV Corps, at 22,3

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 12

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kunming , at 39,33

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 32
Ki-21 Sally x 49

No Japanese losses

Resources hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
8 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
14 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
10 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 Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 8
B5N Kate x 30
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 9
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 65

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 56

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
33 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
8 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
30 x B5N Kate bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 81
D4Y Judy x 72
B5N Kate x 18
B6N Jill x 47
G4M1 Betty x 26
G4M2 Betty x 17
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 106

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 267

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
36 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
25 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
16 x B6N Jill bombing at 6000 feet
14 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
31 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
20 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
18 x B5N Kate bombing at 10000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
23 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
13 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
2 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
2 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 46
Ki-21 Sally x 53
Ki-48 Lily x 39
Ki-49 Helen x 27
Ki-46-III Dinah x 4

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB-2c: 2 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported

Airbase hits 15
Runway hits 86

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
15 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
15 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
20 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
F-6A Mustang x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 12


No Allied losses

Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dagua , at 51,81


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 21
P-38J Lightning x 9
A-20G Havoc x 16
B-25J Mitchell x 141
B-17E Fortress x 11
B-24D Liberator x 32


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 109

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
31 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
4 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
27 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
15 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 36
B-17E Fortress x 8
PB4Y Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 26


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein Base Force, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 13
Liberator VI x 9
F-5C Lightning x 3
P-47C Thunderbolt x 6
F-6A Mustang x 1
B-25J Mitchell x 9
PB4Y Liberator x 28
B-24D Liberator x 10


Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
P-47C Thunderbolt: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
125 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
6 x P-47C Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 12


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 7th SNLF, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 20


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 7th SNLF, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 27
Liberator VI x 4
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 4
P-40N Warhawk x 38
P-38J Lightning x 11
F-5C Lightning x 1
P-47C Thunderbolt x 40
P-47D Thunderbolt x 12
F-6A Mustang x 1
B-25J Mitchell x 6
PB4Y Liberator x 17
B-24D Liberator x 6


Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
114 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
25 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
29 x P-47C Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
27 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
11 x P-47C Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 87th Naval Guard Unit, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 84
SB2C Helldiver x 99
TBM Avenger x 79


Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
11 x F6F Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
11 x F6F Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
33 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
11 x F6F Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
17 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x F6F Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x F6F Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 87th Naval Guard Unit, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 3
F-5C Lightning x 1
F-6A Mustang x 1
B-25J Mitchell x 9
PB4Y Liberator x 12
B-24D Liberator x 11


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 88th Naval Guard Unit, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 84th Chinese Corps, at 43,35

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 11

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B5N Kate bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
F-6A Mustang x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kwajalein at 79,79

Japanese Ships
AG AG-2061, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-2067, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-2097, heavy damage

Allied Ships
PT PT-302
PT PT-303
PT PT-304
PT PT-305
PT PT-306
PT PT-307
PT PT-308
PT PT-309
PT PT-310
PT PT-311
PT PT-312
PT PT-313

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kwajalein at 79,79

Japanese Ships
AG AG-5087
AG AG-5088
AG AG-5089
AG AG-5090
AG AG-5091
AG AG-5139
AG AG-5142
AG AG-5143
AG AG-2059
AG AG-2065
AG AG-2089
AG AG-2098
AG AG-2530

Allied Ships
PT PT-21
PT PT-24
PT PT-26
PT PT-42
PT PT-119
PT PT-142
PT PT-149
PT PT-150


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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 11578 troops, 21 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 78674 troops, 503 guns, 382 vehicles



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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 75334 troops, 503 guns, 382 vehicles

Defending force 17288 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 7

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 7)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 7


Japanese ground losses:
1597 casualties reported
Guns lost 14

Allied ground losses:
1510 casualties reported
Guns lost 70
Vehicles lost 7

[Andy Mac]

What can I say the C47 carrying the beer was shot down this morning by Japanese AA over Kwal although the aircraft was seen to be intact lying just outside of Airfield perimeter...........

When this fact of life was explained to the Australian Tankers steps were taken.....

High Command commented it would have been really nice if the C47 had landed on the airfield as the marauding Aussie Grants stopped when the aircraft was secured and its immediate area pacified

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/22/43

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Night Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
P-70A Havoc x 3


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-70A Havoc bombing at 2000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Kwajalein, at 79,79

Allied Ships
CL Helena
CL Concord
CL Emerald
BB Alabama
BB South Dakota
BB North Carolina

Japanese ground losses:
164 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 28
Port hits 7
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 1

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Sub attack at 45,46

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 10, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ch 19
PC Shonan Maru #2
PC Kyo Maru #7
PC Kanju
PC Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Pollack

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Day Air attack on IND IV Corps, at 22,3

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 14

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 27
B6N Jill x 32
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 69

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
28 casualties reported

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 97

Aircraft Attacking:
30 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
36 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
16 x B6N Jill bombing at 6000 feet
14 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
2 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 15
Ki-21 Sally x 24
Ki-48 Lily x 10
Ki-49 Helen x 16
Ki-46-III Dinah x 4

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
5 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
5 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
F-6A Mustang x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 35
B-24J Liberator x 11


No Allied losses

Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 11000 feet
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 11000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 11000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 9


No Allied losses

Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dagua , at 51,81


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 22
P-38J Lightning x 12
A-20G Havoc x 14
B-25J Mitchell x 122
B-17E Fortress x 10
B-24D Liberator x 35


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
49 casualties reported

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 204

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
31 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
11 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
33 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 42
B-17E Fortress x 6
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 16


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 45

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
7 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein Base Force, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 33


Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
33 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein Base Force, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 46
Liberator VI x 6
F-5C Lightning x 3
P-47C Thunderbolt x 73
F-6A Mustang x 4
B-25J Mitchell x 25
PB4Y Liberator x 16
B-24D Liberator x 15


Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
52 x P-47C Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
46 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
21 x P-47C Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Maloelop Base Force, at 82,81


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 12
F6F Hellcat x 7
F4U-1 Corsair x 47
F.K.51 x 1
P-47D Thunderbolt x 14


Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Maloelop Base Force, at 82,81


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6


Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 14
TBM Avenger x 8


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 6th SNLF, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 14
TBM Avenger x 29


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
14 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 6th SNLF, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 3
P-40N Warhawk x 48
F-5C Lightning x 1
F-6A Mustang x 1
PB4Y Liberator x 12
B-24D Liberator x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
48 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 7th SNLF, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 33
TBM Avenger x 16


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
33 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 87th Naval Guard Unit, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 84
SBD Dauntless x 32
SB2C Helldiver x 133
TBM Avenger x 135


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
111 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
33 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
33 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x F6F Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
32 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
11 x F6F Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
33 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
11 x F6F Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
17 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x F6F Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x F6F Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
14 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 88th Naval Guard Unit, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 88th Naval Guard Unit, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 5
F-5C Lightning x 1
F-6A Mustang x 1
PB4Y Liberator x 29
B-24D Liberator x 12


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
5 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 84th Chinese Corps, at 43,35

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 11

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B5N Kate bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 19th/A Division, at 82,81


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
SBD Dauntless x 23
P-40N Warhawk x 25
A-20G Havoc x 16


Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 3 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 11000 feet
25 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
11 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
12 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 19th/A Division, at 82,81


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 4


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
F-6A Mustang x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Maloelap , at 82,81


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
TBM Avenger x 9


Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 4 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kwajalein at 79,79

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 19
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 31
Ki-21 Sally x 13

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 47
F6F Hellcat x 77
Corsair IV x 11
P-40N Warhawk x 8
P-38J Lightning x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 19 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 31 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 7 destroyed, 2 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 2 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 4 destroyed

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kwajalein at 79,79

Japanese Ships
AG AG-108, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-117, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-351, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-356, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-359, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-360, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-363, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-365, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
AG AG-366, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-367, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-373, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-5067, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-5069, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-5070, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-5071, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Colorado
BB California
BB Idaho
CA Salt Lake City
CA Minneapolis
CA Wichita
CA Canberra
CA Chester
DD Barton
DD Woodworth
DD Bailey
DD Gillespie
DD Warrington
DD Morris
DD Helm
DE Crouter
DE Dempsey
DE Dionne
DE Doneff
DMS Long
DMS Zane

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kwajalein at 79,79

Japanese Ships
AG AG-5087
AG AG-5088
AG AG-5089
AG AG-5090, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
AG AG-5091, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-5139
AG AG-5142
AG AG-5143, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-2059, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
AG AG-2065, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
AG AG-2089, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG AG-2098, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AG AG-2530, Shell hits 3, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Colorado
BB California
BB Idaho
CA Salt Lake City
CA Minneapolis
CA Wichita
CA Canberra
CA Chester
DD Barton
DD Woodworth
DD Bailey
DD Gillespie
DD Warrington
DD Morris
DD Helm
DE Crouter
DE Dempsey
DE Dionne
DE Doneff
DMS Long
DMS Zane

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Naval bombardment of Kwajalein, at 79,79

Allied Ships
CA Chester
CA Canberra
CA Wichita
CA Minneapolis
CA Salt Lake City
BB Idaho
BB California
BB Colorado

Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 16
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1


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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1876 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 76772 troops, 418 guns, 378 vehicles



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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 73392 troops, 418 guns, 378 vehicles

Defending force 14249 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 7) [:D][:D][:D][:D]

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0


Japanese ground losses:
548 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Allied ground losses:
1331 casualties reported
Guns lost 37
Vehicles lost 4


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Ground combat at Maloelap

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 22549 troops, 221 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 11483 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 7)


Japanese ground losses:
374 casualties reported
Guns lost 25

Allied ground losses:
851 casualties reported
Guns lost 57

[Andy Mac]

p.s. I am very happy now Kwal should fall tomorrow then its time to follow up with Operation Sleep the assault on Entiwock and finish off maloep and that will be the end of operations in the Marshalls until my forces are 100% ready.

After my Carriers are fuelled I may launch a deep strike carrier raid before assaulting NG

Andy

[Andy Mac]

The dammed island finally fell.....

Yeeeeehaaa superb






AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/23/43

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Night Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
P-70A Havoc x 3


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-70A Havoc bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on IND IV Corps, at 22,3

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 11

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 27
B6N Jill x 32
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 69

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 52

Aircraft Attacking:
34 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
32 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
27 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
16 x B6N Jill bombing at 6000 feet
14 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
2 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
F-6A Mustang x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 17
PB4Y Liberator x 9


No Allied losses

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dagua , at 51,81


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 21
P-38J Lightning x 9
A-20G Havoc x 14
B-25J Mitchell x 127
B-17E Fortress x 9
B-24D Liberator x 32


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 9
Runway hits 139

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
4 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
23 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
4 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
15 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 21
B-17E Fortress x 9
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 17


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 35

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
7 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein Base Force, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 31
SB2C Helldiver x 80
TBM Avenger x 59


Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
33 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
33 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
14 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
14 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
31 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein Base Force, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 38
Liberator VI x 14
P-40N Warhawk x 25
P-47C Thunderbolt x 44
F-6A Mustang x 8
B-25J Mitchell x 17
PB4Y Liberator x 54
B-24D Liberator x 28


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
144 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
25 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
27 x P-47C Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
25 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
11 x P-47C Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
11 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
13 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
6 x P-47C Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 66


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 6th SNLF, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 14
TBM Avenger x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 84th Chinese Corps, at 43,35

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 13

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B5N Kate bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wotje , at 82,79


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 12
TBM Avenger x 9


Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 6 damaged

Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79


Allied aircraft
F-6A Mustang x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kwajalein at 79,79

Japanese Ships
AG AG-5087, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
AG AG-5088, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-5089, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-5139, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-5142, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
AG AG-2089, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Tromp
CL Richmond
DD Lansdowne
DD Welles
DD Sampson
DD Kennison


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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 72015 troops, 395 guns, 377 vehicles

Defending force 12973 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 88 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Kwajalein base !!!


Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
17002 casualties reported
Guns lost 21

Allied ground losses:
626 casualties reported
Guns lost 11
Vehicles lost 6

[Speedysteve]

Nice one Andy [8D]

[rroberson]

Well done sir!

[String]

Great work Andy, This one should give you a good estimate as to what forces will be required for the future atolls. [:)]

[Andy Mac]

Yup and it was nasty 5 Divisions and 200 Tanks all the Inf are now wrecked and will need serious R&R time.

The armour is in surprisingly good shape

(Although Kwal is a temperate zone so they should recover quickly)

I am going to relocate Centpac command HQ to Kwal to facilitate recovery.

p.s. for any that were in any doubt temperate zone = good.

9th Aus is at 100% after one month in Oz and it was seriouslt wrecked. 1st Cav was in reasonable shape and stayed at Rabaul and is in no way as recovered as 9th Aus.