wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective

wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:58 am

Summary of Operations 10/28/43 - continued

Australia: Japanese air attack against rear-area base at Cloncurry. No reported damage to base facilities. No Allied air or ground units are currently stationed in Cloncurry. AAR follows.

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Day Air attack on Cloncurry , at 39,101

Japanese aircraft (planes in this attack were operating from Portland Roads)
G4M1 Betty x 13

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
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Detected status of Jap base in Daly Waters - 28 Jap LCU's, airfield damage 28.

Detected status of Jap base at Darwin - 1 Jap TF, 4 disbanded ships in port, 478 aircraft (212 fighters, 14 bombers), 13 Jap LCU's. SS Harder near Darwin reported several contacts with Ki-49 Helen air patrols.

Catalina I recon over Port Moresby reports A6M5 fighters on CAP, 7 Jap LCU's. No change from previous recon reports.

DEI: British sub Trespasser reports contact with Jap surface ASW, also contact with Ki-21 Sally air patrol. AAR follows.

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ASW attack at 22,54

Japanese Ships
DD Kiji
DD Asakaze
DD Oyashio

Allied Ships
SS Trespasser

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SS Snapper off Soerabaja attacks and sinks Jap AG in a night attack. SS Gudgeon reports several contacts with unidentified Japanese ships in Brunei base hex (W coast of Borneo).

Sigint report entry for 10/28 indicates 139 IJA Base Force now located at Boela (on Ceram Is). 139 IJA Base Force is a new unit in the known Japanese OOB.

India/Burma: No reported ground or air combat.

F-5A recon over Rangoon reporting 3 Jap TF's, 723 aircraft (337 fighters, 37 bombers), 8 Jap LCU's, heavy industry 73(120), resource production 92(9).

China: Jap recon flights over Chungking and Tuyun.

Two U.S. submarines operating along China coast - SS Peto operating near Formosa, SS Mingo off Shanghai.

Latest AAR's of Jap air attacks in China follow. Air attacks appear to be in direct support of Japanese ground force operations against Tuyun and in Chungking area.

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Day Air attack on 9th Chinese Corps, at 44,32 (NE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 35
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 21

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
21 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 1st Chinese Cavalry Corps, at 44,32 (NE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 29

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 86th Chinese Corps, at 42,33 (SE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 24

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 62nd Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 53
Ki-48-II Lily x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
87 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
18 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
19 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
9 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 64th Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 21

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 53rd Chinese Corps, at 44,32 (NE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 31

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
22 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Japanese ground forces continue attacks at Tuyun and near Chungking. Latest AAR's follow.

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Ground combat at Tuyun

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 185764 troops, 716 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3603
3rd, 6th, 13th, 34th, 40th, 41st, 104th, 110th & 116th Infantry Divisions; 1 Yobi Ebi Rgt,
1 & 5 Independent Brigades; 2, 8, 19, 20 & 27 Engineer Rgts; 2 Mountain Gun Rgt,
2 RF Gun Bn
Defending force 56606 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1756
37th, 46th, 60th, 62nd, 64th, 74th, 79th & 99th Chinese Corps;
71st Chinese Division; 27th Chinese Guerilla Corps; HQ 1st, 2nd, 16th & 20th Group Armies

Allied ground losses:
100 casualties reported

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Ground combat at 42,33

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 868 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 961
32nd & 47th Infantry Divisions, 1 Mortar Bn
Defending force 37400 troops, 148 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1026
21st, 23rd, 63rd, 75th, 86th & 96th Chinese Corps

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Ground combat at 44,32

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 13644 troops, 56 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 927
37th, 59th & 62nd Infantry Divisions
Defending force 27631 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 912
9th, 26th, 30th, 39th, 53rd, 77th & 94th Chinese Corps; 1st Chinese Cavalry Corps;
HQ 22 Group Army

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported

wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:19 pm

Summary of Operations 10/29/43

Central Pacific: U.S. subs reporting no detected Jap air patrol activity near Kwajalein and Truk.

32 Japanese ships including a number of submarines detected at anchor in Kwajalein base. One ship detected at anchor in Truk.

SS Tautog at Canton Is reports several contacts with B6N2 Jill & H8K Emily air patrols.
Detected status of Jap base at Canton Is - 45 aircraft (24 bombers), 15 Jap LCU's.

Light Jap air patrol activity reported off Japanese home islands - plane types include F1M2 Pete, E13A1 Jake, E7K2 Alf.
158 ships detected at anchor in Tokyo base.

SS Gurnard near Tokyo reports contact with Jap TF (3 ships moving on NW heading). AAR follows.

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Sub attack at 67,45 (SSE of Tokyo)

Japanese Ships
AP Argentina Maru

Allied Ships
SS Gurnard

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South Pacific: All sectors other than Pago Pago area continue to be quiet. Allied transport movement between U.S. and Australia/NZ is proceeding normally.

Day 44 of Pago Pago Operations - Weather forecast for Pago Pago area is overcast. No report of ground combat this game turn on Upolu or Savaii.

Supply status of U.S. 1st Cavalry & Americal Divisions on Savaii remains good. Supply transport by air from Penhryn Is is continuing - four PB4Y Liberator squadrons on Penhryn are presently flying air transport ops into the Pago Pago area.

Current status of Pago Pago base - runway damage 89, airfield service damage 100, port damage 100.
Current status of Savaii base - runway damage 99, airfield service damage 100, port damage 9 (no change).

Jap recon flight over Pago Pago. Jap LBA air attacks continue against base facilities on Savaii and Pago Pago, also Jap LBA ground strikes against U.S. LCU's on Upolu. AAR's follow.

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Day Air attack on Savaii , at 95,112

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 4 damaged

Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
14 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
5 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on Savaii , at 95,112

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 7
A6M5 Zeke x 47
D4Y Judy x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 damaged
D4Y Judy: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 22

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
14 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
15 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
5 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Night Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 6 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-61-Ib Tony bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 33
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 14
Ki-49 Helen x 34
Ki-48-II Lily x 40

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 10 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 6 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 12 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
PBM Mariner: 2 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 35

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
5 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
12 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
9 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
9 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
5 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
2 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
2 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 24
G4M2 Betty x 65
P1Y Frances x 37

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged
P1Y Frances: 6 damaged (first detected operational use of this plane in combat is over Pago Pago area)

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 3 destroyed
PBM Mariner: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet

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Day Air attack on Americal US Division, at 95,113

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 1st US Cavalry Division, at 95,113

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 24
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
24 x B6N2 Jill bombing at 6000 feet

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wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:44 pm

Summary of Operations 10/29/43 part deux

Australia: No reported ground or air combat.

Hudson I recon over Darwin reporting fighters on CAP, 1 Jap TF, two ships disbanded in port, airfield damage 19, 533 aircraft (244 fighters, 22 bombers), 13 Jap LCU's.

Detected status of Jap base in Daly Waters - airfield damage 100, 12 Jap LCU's. Number of Jap LCU's detected in Daly Waters this game turn is a very significant drop from the 28 LCU's reported on 10/28 and the peak number of 36 Jap LCU's shown in this base as of late 8/43. Pillager is possibly moving all these LCU's somewhere... but where? This situation will continued to be monitored.

Allied recon flights over Port Moresby and Exmouth both report no detected activity or change in Jap forces. A6M5 fighters on CAP continue to be reported over Port Moresby.

DEI: SS Grunnion (off Pontianek) and SS Snapper (off Soerabaja) reporting contacts with unidentified Jap TF's. Some Jap air patrol activity including G4M Betty, Ki-21 Sally, Ki-49 Helen also reported in these areas.

British sub Trespasser off Singapore spots two Jap TF's and attacked by surface ASW. AAR follows.

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ASW attack at 23,52

Japanese Ships
DD Sagi
DD Mikazuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Asagumo
DD Michishio
DD Arashio
DD Asashio

Allied Ships
SS Trespasser, hits 1 (system damate 28, float damage 20)

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India/Burma: No reported ground or air combat.

F-5A recon over Rangoon reporting no Jap TF's (-3 from last report), 638 aircraft (281 fighters, 27 bombers), 8 Jap LCU's, heavy industry 74(119), resource production 93(8).

Japanese air activity from bases in northern Burma (Mandalay, Lashio, Magwe) has almost completely disappeared in the last few game turns, this including Japanese air attacks against targets in Southern China. This decrease in Jap air ops does coincide with the increased number of Jap planes in Rangoon.

China: Jap recon flights over Tuyun, Chungking, Kweiyang.

Very light Jap air attacks. Air attacks continue to be in direct support of Japanese ground force operations against Tuyun and in Chungking area rather than against Chinese controlled bases. Japanese air attacks against Chinese targets from bases in Northern Burma (Lashio & Mandalay) have discontinued. AAR follows.

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Day Air attack on 53rd Chinese Corps, at 44,32 (NE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 29

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
19 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground attacks by Japanese forces continue at Tuyun and near Chungking. Latest AAR follows.

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Ground combat at Tuyun

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 186667 troops, 721 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3664
3rd, 6th, 13th, 34th, 40th, 41st, 104th, 110th & 116th Infantry Divisions; 1 Yobi Ebi Rgt,
1 & 5 Independent Brigades; 2, 8, 19, 20 & 27 Engineer Rgts; 2 Mountain Gun Rgt,
2 RF Gun Bn
Defending force 56659 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1763
37th, 46th, 60th, 62nd, 64th, 74th, 79th & 99th Chinese Corps;
71st Chinese Division; 27th Chinese Guerilla Corps; HQ 1st, 2nd, 16th & 20th Group Armies

Allied ground losses:
48 casualties reported

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Ground combat at 42,33 (SE of Chungking)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 868 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 961
32nd & 47th Infantry Divisions, 1 Mortar Bn
Defending force 37328 troops, 147 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1026
21st, 23rd, 63rd, 75th, 86th & 96th Chinese Corps

wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:10 pm

Summary of Operations 10/30/43

Central Pacific: Very light Jap air activity reported by U.S. subs near Kwajalein and off Japanese home islands. No detected Jap air patrols at Truk.

16 Japanese ships detected at anchor in Kwajalein base, 8 ships detected at Truk.

F-5A recon over Canton Is reports 50 aircraft (29 bombers), 15 Jap LCU's. SS Tautog at Canton Is reporting contacts with B6N2 Jill & G4M Betty air patrols.

South Pacific: Continued quiet in all sectors other than Pago Pago area.

Day 45 of Pago Pago Operations - Weather forecast for Pago Pago area is partly cloudy. No ground combat reported on Upolu or Savaii. Current situation map of Pago Pago area follows.

Current status of Pago Pago base - runway damage 87, airfield service damage 100, port damage 100.
Current status of Savaii base - runway damage 99, airfield service damage 100, port damage 9.

Jap LBA air attacks continue against base facilties on Pago Pago and Savaii. No reported ground attack air strikes on U.S. LCU's on Upolu. AAR's follow.

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 32
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 13
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 18
Ki-49 Helen x 29
Ki-48-II Lily x 32

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 10 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 6 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 7 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses

Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 35

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
5 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
8 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
7 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
7 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
2 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
2 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113 (two recon missions)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed

No Japanese losses

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 30
G4M2 Betty x 67
P1Y Frances x 37

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 9 damaged
P1Y Frances: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet

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Day Air attack on Savaii , at 95,112

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 3
D4Y Judy x 38

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
15 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:35 pm

Summary of Operations 10/30/43 - continued

Australia: No reported ground or air combat. Current situation map of NW Australia follows.

Detected status of Jap base in Daly Waters - airfield damage 67, 9 Jap LCU's (-3 from last report). No indication of where Jap LCU's previously in Daly Waters have gone.

Hudson I recon over Darwin reporting fighters on CAP. no Jap TF's (-1 from last report), 2 ships disbanded in port, airfield damage 3, 643 aircraft (287 fighters, 22 bombers), 13 Jap LCU's (no change).

Allied recon flights over Port Moresby and Exmouth continue reporting no detected activity or change in Jap forces.

wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:41 pm

Summary of Operations 10/30/43 - continued

DEI: SS Snapper off Soerabaja engages Jap task force. Contact with unidentified Jap TF reported by SS Gudgeon on patrol in Brunei base hex. AAR follows.

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Sub attack at 24,67

Japanese Ships
AK Kamoi Maru
PC Nichi Maru #1
PC Kyo Maru #13

Allied Ships
SS Snapper

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India/Burma: USAAF and RAF planes attack Rangoon and Mandalay - first major combat actions for P-47's and Thunderbolt II's, also the first action where long-range fighter escort was provided for Liberators attacking Rangoon. Actual fighter plane and pilot losses over Rangoon somewhat less than indicated in AAR, combat losses among fighters reflects the relatively low pilot experience ratings of several USAAF fighter squadrons that recently arrived in India as reinforcements. AAR's follow.

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,33

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 15
N1K1-J George x 7
J1N1-S Irving x 10
A6M3a Zero x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 39
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 41
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 22
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 33

Allied aircraft
Liberator III x 98
P-38J Lightning x 21
P-47D Thunderbolt x 48
P-51B Mustang x 21
B-24D Liberator x 83

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 8 damaged
N1K1-J George: 4 destroyed
J1N1-S Irving: 2 destroyed, 7 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 11 destroyed, 18 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 11 destroyed, 19 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 5 destroyed, 13 damaged
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 6 destroyed, 21 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator III: 46 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 12 destroyed
P-47D Thunderbolt: 37 destroyed (most losses confined to one USAAF squadron, commander was sacked)
P-51B Mustang: 4 destroyed, 13 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 46 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
113 casualties reported

Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 103

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 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
6 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
9 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator 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-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
2 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
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 15000 feet

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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,29 (fighter sweep)

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 48

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,29

Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 62
P-40N Warhawk x 24
B-25G/H Mitchell x 31

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 2 damaged
B-25G/H Mitchell: 19 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
65 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 21

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25G/H Mitchell attacking at 100 feet
12 x B-25G/H Mitchell attacking at 100 feet
16 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
9 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
12 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
16 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25G/H Mitchell attacking at 100 feet
4 x B-25G/H Mitchell attacking at 100 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet

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F-5A recon over Rangoon reporting 1 Jap TF (+1 from last report), 435 aircraft (179 fighters, 38 bombers), airfield damage 22, 10 Jap LCU's (+1 from last report), heavy industry 75(118), resource production 94(7).

Detected status of Jap base in Mandalay - airfield damage 17, 2 Jap LCU's.

China: Jap recon flights over Tuyun, Chungking, Kweiyang. Jap ground attack air strikes resume against Chinese LCU's in direct support of ground attacks by Japanese ground forces. AAR's follow.

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Day Air attack on 23rd Chinese Corps, at 42,33 (SE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 27

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 9th Chinese Corps, at 44,32 (NE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 30

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
30 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 9th Chinese Corps, at 44,32 (NE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 56
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 23

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
49 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
23 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
18 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 64th Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 77
Ki-48-II Lily x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
130 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
19 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
18 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
17 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
6 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 64th Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 21
Ki-46-III Dinah x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
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Ground attacks by Japanese forces continue at Tuyun and near Chungking. Latest AAR's follow.

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Ground combat at Tuyun

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 187691 troops, 730 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3723
3rd, 6th, 13th, 34th, 40th, 41st, 104th, 110th & 116th Infantry Divisions; 1 Yobi Ebi Rgt,
1 & 5 Independent Brigades; 2, 8, 19, 20 & 27 Engineer Rgts; 2 Mountain Gun Rgt,
2 RF Gun Bn
Defending force 56739 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1763
37th, 46th, 60th, 62nd, 64th, 74th, 79th & 99th Chinese Corps; 71st Chinese Division;
27th Chinese Guerilla Corps; HQ 1st, 2nd, 16th & 20th Group Armies

Allied ground losses:
65 casualties reported

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Ground combat at 42,33 (SE of Chungking)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 868 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 959
32nd & 47th Infantry Divisions, 1 Mortar Bn
Defending force 37317 troops, 146 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1025
21st, 23rd, 63rd, 75th, 86th & 96th Chinese Corps

wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:54 am

Summary of Operations 10/31/43

Central Pacific: No detected Jap air patrols reported by U.S. subs operating near Kwajalein, at Truk. Light Jap air patrol activity (Ki-46 Dinah, Ki-49 Helen) observed by subs operating off Japanese home islands. No reported contacts in any of the above locations between U.S. subs and Japanese surface ships or ASW.

16 Japanese ships detected at anchor in Kwajalein base, one ship detected in Truk.

F-5A recon over Canton Is reporting 1 Jap TF (+1 from last report), 56 aircraft (33 bombers), 15 Jap LCU's.

SS Tautog at Canton Is attacks Jap TF in Canton and reports the TF has 5 ships, also reporting continued B6N2 Jill air patrols at Canton. AAR follows.

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Sub attack at Canton Island - 100,100

Japanese Ships
AP Tatsuta Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Asama Maru

Allied Ships
SS Tautog

Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported

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South Pacific: All sectors other than Pago Pago area remain quiet.

Day 46 of Pago Pago Operations - Weather forecast for Pago Pago area is continued partly cloudy.

No reported ground combat on Upolu or Savaii. Supply situation of U.S. 1st Cavalry & Americal Divisions on Upolu remains good (supply points on hand well above required level) - sufficient for defense but not attack given numbers of known Jap ground forces on Upolu.

SS Cachalot torpedoes Jap transport in night attack in Upolu base hex. SS Cisco north of Savaii engages two Jap TF's. AAR's of these actions follow.

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Sub attack at Upolu - 95,113

Japanese Ships
AP Hakusan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PG Oi Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cachalot

Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

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Sub attack at 95,111 (night attack, N of Savaii)

Japanese Ships
AK Kimishima Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage (confirmed sunk)
DD Hato
DD Hayabusa
DD Ootori

Allied Ships
SS Cisco

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Sub attack at 95,111

Japanese Ships
AK Venice Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC Iki
PC Matsuwa
PC Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Cisco, hits 5 (no damage)

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No change in current status damage status of base facilities on Pago Pago or Savaii.

Jap recon flights over Pago Pago. Continued Jap LBA air strikes against base facilities on Pago Pago and Savaii, also ground attack air strike against 1st Cavalry Division on Upolu. AAR's follow.

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 23
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 13
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 22
Ki-49 Helen x 30
Ki-48-II Lily x 37

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 6 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 5 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 9 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses

Allied ground losses:
131 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 46

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
5 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
8 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 15000 feet

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113 (two separate recon flights reported)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-III Dinah x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 30
G4M2 Betty x 56
P1Y Frances x 44

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 5 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 9 damaged
P1Y Frances: 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet

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Day Air attack on Savaii , at 95,112

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 40

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 4 damaged

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
15 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
6 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on Savaii , at 95,112

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 19
A6M5 Zeke x 61
D4Y Judy x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 38

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
18 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
12 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
15 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
5 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 1st US Cavalry Division, at 95,113

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 29
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
29 x B6N2 Jill bombing at 6000 feet

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wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:32 pm

Summary of Operations 10/31/43 - continued

Australia: No reported ground or air combat.

9 Jap LCU's detected in Daly Waters - still no detected activity or location of Jap LCU's moved out of Daly Waters.

Hudson I recon over Darwin reporting fighters on CAP, 1 Jap TF, 2 ships disbanded in port, 705 aircraft (315 fighters, 16 bombers), 13 Jap LCU's (no change). Jap minesweeping ops detected in Darwin base hex, AAR follows.

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TF 8 encounters mine field at Darwin (36,84)

Japanese Ships
MSW Shintohoku Maru
MSW Choun Maru #6

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Hudson I recon over Exmouth reports 5 Jap LCU's.
Catalina I recon over Port Moresby reporting A6M5 fighters on CAP, 7 Jap LCU's.

Philippines: Sigint report for 10/31 includes entry indicating Jap 23 Mixed Brigade now located at Butuan (Mindanao). This LCU has been transferred to Mindanao from China.

DEI: SS Grunion reports contact with Jap TF off Pontianek. AAR follows.

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Sub attack at 23,57

Japanese Ships
DD Kiji
DD Asakaze
DD Oyashio

Allied Ships
SS Grunion

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British sub Trespasser reports contact with unidentified Jap surface ASW TF in Malacca Straits off Johore Bahru - Trespasser is returning to Colombo following damage in action against Jap surface ASW on 10/28.

India/Burma: No reported ground or air combat.

F-5A recon over Rangoon reporting 3 Jap TF's (+2 from last report), 499 aircraft (204 fighters, 43 bombers), airfield damage 24, heavy industry 76(117), resource production 95(6), 12 Jap LCU's (+2 from last report).

Dutch sub O-23 patrolling off Rangoon attacked and damaged in attack on Jap transport. AAR follows.

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Sub attack at 29,34

Japanese Ships
AK Atago Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS O23, hits 2 (system damage 17, float 16)

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China: Jap recon flights continue over Tuyun, Chungking, Kweiyang. AAR's of latest Jap air strikes in China follow.

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Day Air attack on 23rd Chinese Corps, at 42,33 (SE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 27

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
49 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 1st Chinese Cavalry Corps, at 44,32 (NE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 33
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 26

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
26 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 62nd Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 64th Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 18
Ki-51 Sonia x 83
Ki-48-II Lily x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
49 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
19 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
20 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
19 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
18 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 39th Chinese Corps, at 44,32 (NE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 29

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
28 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 99th Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 3
Ki-51 Sonia x 22
Ki-48-II Lily x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Attacks by Japanese ground forces continue near Tuyun, Kweiyang, and Chungking. Action in hex 42,33 (NE of Kweiyang) against 58th Chinese Corps is a delaying action to keep Jap LCU's "locked up" in hex 42,33 and prevent their advance into Kweiyang base hex. 58th Corps is a "skeleton" of its full TOE strength and is under orders to continue advancing back into hex 42,33. Latest AAR's follow.

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Ground combat at 42,34 (NE of Kweiyang)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 44629 troops, 247 guns, 318 vehicles, Assault Value = 969
26th Infantry Division, 3rd Tank Division, 15 Tank Rgt, 14 & 15 FA Rgts
Defending force 2999 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 110
58th Chinese Corps

Japanese max assault: 1864 - adjusted assault: 1799
Allied max defense: 110 - adjusted defense: 93
Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
413 casualties reported
Guns lost 11
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
370 casualties reported

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Tuyun

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1772 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3788
3rd, 6th, 13th, 34th, 40th, 41st, 104th, 110th & 116th Infantry Divisions; 1 Yobi Ebi Rgt,
1 & 5 Independent Brigades; 2, 8, 19, 20 & 27 Engineer Rgts; 2 Mountain Gun Rgt,
2 RF Gun Bn
Defending force 56818 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1772
37th, 46th, 60th, 62nd, 64th, 74th, 79th & 99th Chinese Corps; 71st Chinese Division;
27th Chinese Guerilla Corps; HQ 1st, 2nd, 16th & 20th Group Armies

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported

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Ground combat at 42,33 (SE of Chungking)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 868 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 960
32nd & 47th Infantry Divisions, 1 Mortar Bn
Defending force 37125 troops, 148 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1017
21st, 23rd, 63rd, 75th, 86th & 96th Chinese Corps

wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:19 pm

Summary of Operations 11/1/43

Central Pacific: U.S. submarines at Truk and near Kwajalein continue reporting no detected Jap air patrol activity. Two U.S. subs (SS Tuna & Barb) operating separately S of Tokyo reporting numerous Jap air patrols - plane types including Ki-49 Helen, Ki-51 Sonia, also E13A1 Jake & F1M2 Pete floatplanes.

181 Japanese ships detected at anchor in Tokyo base.
24 Japanese ships detected at anchor in Kwajalein base, no report on Jap ships at Truk.

No reported contacts between U.S. subs and Japanese surface ships or ASW in any of the above locations.

F-5A recon over Canton Is reports Jap TF, 41 aircraft (22 bombers), 15 Jap LCU's. SS Tautog in Canton base hex reporting no detected Jap air activity.

South Pacific: All sectors other than Pago Pago area continue to be quiet.

Sigint report entry for 11/1 indicating 142 IJN Base Force located at Noumea - this unit is a new LCU in the known Japanese OOB.

Day 47 of Pago Pago Operations - Weather forecast for Pago Pago area is overcast. No reported ground combat on Upolu or Savaii.

SS Cachalot in Upolu base hex damaged (system damage 19, float 24) from unknown causes.
SS Hake sunk in a night action against Japanese surface ASW. AAR follows.

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ASW attack at 94,111 (NW of Savaii)

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 14
PC Ch 11
PC Ch 5
PC Ch 4

Allied Ships
SS Hake, hits 8, on fire, heavy damage (sunk)

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Current status of Pago Pago base - runway damage 87, airfield service damage 100, port damage 100.
Current status of Savaii base - runway damage 99, airfield service damage 100, port damage 9.

Jap recon flights over Pago Pago. Jap LBA air attacks continue against base facilities on Pago Pago and Savaii, also ground attack air strikes against U.S. LCU's on Upolu. Latest AAR's follow.

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 32
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 13
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 16
Ki-49 Helen x 28
Ki-48-II Lily x 44

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 10 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 8 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 15 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
PBM Mariner: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 51

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
8 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
7 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
7 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
4 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
2 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
2 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
2 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
2 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113 (two separate recon flights reported)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-III Dinah x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-III Dinah: 2 damaged (total)

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 28
G4M2 Betty x 51
P1Y Frances x 44

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 15 damaged
P1Y Frances: 14 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PBM Mariner: 1 destroyed
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
100 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 52

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet

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Day Air attack on Savaii , at 95,112

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 25
A6M5 Zeke x 36
D4Y Judy x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 2 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
16 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
14 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
5 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on Americal US Division, at 95,113

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 29
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
12 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
29 x B6N2 Jill bombing at 6000 feet

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Day Air attack on 1st US Cavalry Division, at 95,113

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 9 damaged

Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
16 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:13 pm

Summary of Operations 11/1/43 part deux

Australia: No reported ground or air combat.

AK Gausdal along coast of NE Australia (hex 48,102 near Cooktown) reports contact with G4M Betty air patrol - this plane is likely operating from the Jap base at Portland Roads. Gausdal is one of a number of Allied coastal transports moving supply and an occasional small LCU between Sydney and bases in NE Australia (Townsville, Cairns, Cooktown).

Hudson I recon over Darwin reports fighters on CAP, 2 Jap TF's (+1 from last report), 2 ships disbanded in port, 697 aircraft (329 fighters, 17 bombers), 13 Jap LCU's (no change).

No report this game turn for Jap LCU's detected in Daly Waters.

A group of 7 Jap LCU's were detected in hex 36,86 (just outside Darwin along the Darwin-Katherine rail line). A Sigint report entry for 11/1 identifies two of the Jap LCU's in hex 36,86 as 35 Heavy AA Bn & 1 Reserve AA Rgt. Previous location of both the identified flak units is Daly Waters. With the recon report for Darwin (see above) indicating no change in the number of Jap LCU's spotted in Darwin, it can be concluded that most or all of the 7 detected Jap LCU's came from Daly Waters.

From a variety of earlier intelligence reports, I had been able to determine many of the 30+ Japanese LCU's previously in Daly Waters were probably flak, base force, and/or engineer (construction) LCU's that were there to protect and maintain airfield facilities. If these units are among the seven Jap LCU's in hex 36,86 it is possible that Pillager is at the very least abandoning the use of Daly Waters as a forward Japanese air base. However, most or all of the 9 remaining Jap LCU's detected in Daly Waters are likely to be combat units which suggests Pillager's intent to defend Daly Waters against a northward advance by Allied ground forces in NW Australia.

Allied recon flights over Exmouth and Port Moresby both continue reporting no detected activity or change in Jap forces.

DEI: No reported contacts between Allied subs and Japanese surface ships or air patrols.

Philippines: SS Peto operating N of Luzon off Batan Is. No reported contacts with Jap surface ships or ASW, however, Peto is reporting numerous Jap air patrols (including Ki-21 Sally, Ki-49 Helen, Ki-51 Sonia).

India/Burma: No reported ground or air combat.

British sub Trespasser in northern part of Malacca Straits (off Georgetown) reporting contacts with numerous Jap air patrols including Ki-21 Sally, Ki-48 Lily, J1N1R Irving, G4M Betty, D4Y Judy.

Dutch sub O-23 off Burma coast reporting contact with G3M Nell air patrol (probably operating from Rangoon).

F-5A recon over Rangoon reporting 3 Jap TF's, 2 ships disbanded in port (+2 from last report), 487 aircraft (197 fighters, 41 bombers), 17 Jap LCU's (+5 from last report), heavy industry 77(116), resource production 96(5). Based on current available information, it's not possible at this time to accurately determine the composition or (Pillager's) intent of the 9 Jap LCU's arriving in Rangoon over the last several game turns. Another situation to watch...

China: Jap recon flight over Chungking. AAR's of latest Jap air strikes in China follow.

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Day Air attack on 9th Chinese Corps, at 44,32 (NE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 29

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
19 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 37th Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 4
Ki-51 Sonia x 25
Ki-48-II Lily x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 86th Chinese Corps, at 42,33 (SE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 24

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 60th Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 16
Ki-51 Sonia x 72
Ki-48-II Lily x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
89 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
19 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
18 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
20 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
16 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 53rd Chinese Corps, at 44,32 (NE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 28

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
28 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 53rd Chinese Corps, at 44,32 (NE of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 33
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 24

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
24 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet

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AAR's of latest Japanese ground attacks at Tuyun and near Chungking follow along with a current situation map of Central and North China.

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Ground combat at Tuyun

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 197180 troops, 759 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3849
3rd, 6th, 13th, 34th, 40th, 41st, 104th, 110th & 116th Infantry Divisions; 1 Yobi Ebi Rgt,
1 & 5 Independent Brigades; 2, 8, 19, 20 & 27 Engineer Rgts; 2 Mountain Gun Rgt,
2 RF Gun Bn
Defending force 56869 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1777
37th, 46th, 60th, 62nd, 64th, 74th, 79th & 99th Chinese Corps; 71st Chinese Division;
27th Chinese Guerilla Corps; HQ 1st, 2nd, 16th & 20th Group Armies

Allied ground losses:
87 casualties reported

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Ground combat at 42,33 (SE of Chungking)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 868 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 960
32nd & 47th Infantry Divisions, 1 Mortar Bn
Defending force 37009 troops, 151 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1009
21st, 23rd, 63rd, 75th, 86th & 96th Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at 44,32 (NE of Chungking)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 46756 troops, 162 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 933
37th, 59th & 62nd Infantry Divisions
Defending force 27136 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 900
9th, 26th, 30th, 39th, 53rd, 77th & 94th Chinese Corps; 1st Chinese Cavalry Corps;
HQ 22 Group Army

Japanese max assault: 1724 - adjusted assault: 314
Allied max defense: 628 - adjusted defense: 23
Japanese assault odds: 13 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
1614 casualties reported
Guns lost 11

Allied ground losses:
756 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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bigbaba · Post by **bigbaba** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:17 pm

damnd. you simply can not bring some fighters in the air at pago pago. your opponent does a good job keeping the AF closed.

whats your strategy at pago pago? any plans to get the AF there operational? i can imagine that he would stop this daily attacks, when 50 corsairs show up over the AF and say hallo to his "paper flyers".[:)]

wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:20 am

Bigbaba,

What you stated is very much true... with an operational U.S. airfield on any of the three islands, it would be a massacre.

Unfortunately the Samoan Islands (Pago Pago, Upolu, Savaii) is becoming the "Guadalcanal" of our PBEM. The best change my opponent (Pillager) has for a Japanese victory is stopping a U.S. offensive at the outer perimeter, given the overall strategic situation and the way developments in our game have gone to date. I'm estimating that Pillager has already thrown most of the available Japanese LBA in the Pacific theatres into air operations over Pago Pago. I now have two squadrons on Pago Pago (one PBY Catalina, one F4U Corsair) - as planes in these squadrons became damaged, they never repaired back to operational status and the two squadrons are just sitting on the ground at Pago Pago as stationary targets.

The battle for Pago Pago is going to be a long one - U.S. strategy in the Pago Pago area involves a number of steps which aren't going to be accomplished quickly.

The first and probably the most important step is completing the capture of Upolu base. My original plan was to capture all three islands in the initial attack - I had (incorrectly) estimated Upolu to be the most lightly defended of the three islands and thought two divisions (1st Cavalry & Americal) without a Corps HQ would be sufficient.

Having failed to capture Upolu base in the initial assault was very costly - Pillager is using Upolu airfield as a base for a large part (60-70%) of the Japanese LBA now flying over Pago Pago.

Completing the capture of the base on Upolu involves two tasks.

(1) Keeping the two U.S. divisions (1st Cavalry & Americal) as functioning LCU's so they will remain battleworthy when a second U.S. assault is launched on Upolu. Providing adequate supply to these divisions is key to doing this. For the last two weeks, an airlift of supply points from Penhryn Is to Upolu has been running using all available PB4Y Liberators (6 squadrons, 72 planes total) as transports. PB4Y's are the only available U.S. planes capable of flying the 16 hex distance (at their extended range) between Penhryn and Upolu. At this time both 1st Cavalry and Americal Divisions remain 75-80% operational.

(2) Forming and sending a second amphibious attack force to Upolu. This step is currently in progress. The force for the second assault is centered around two fresh divisions (32nd & 37th) with HQ I Amphib Corps plus supporting LCU's as available transport capacity permits. My plan is landing the second amphibious force quickly (and by surprise) on Upolu, combine this force with 1st Cavalry & Americal Divisions, and capture Upolu base with a single, rapid attack. The main U.S. carrier force will provide close escort and air cover of the second amphibious force.

While Pillager will easily spot ships carrying this force as they approach Pago Pago, surprise may still be possible with well-placed sea movement of this force on its final approach - with three possible islands in the Samoan group as a destination, it may be possible to create some uncertainty as to exactly which island the ships are going and if this uncertainty can be maintained until the last possible moment, a surprise landing on Upolu might be possible. The objective of a surprise landing on Upolu followed by a rapid capture of the base is destroying Japanese LBA air units now operating from Upolu airfield on the ground before Pillager has any opportunity to transfer them (by air) off Upolu to other friendly bases.

Once Upolu base is captured, getting airfields operational on all three islands (Pago Pago first, then Upolu and Savaii) is the next major step. Seabee LCU's and supply points for this are available in substantial quantities and already located in the South Pacific theatre area.

Once the airfields are operational... there are 300+ U.S. fighter planes (all P-38, P-47, F4U Corsairs, F6F Hellcats) already based on Penhryn ready to transfer into Pago Pago. After that, the bombers... The 4E bomber may become to me in WitP what massed artillery was to the Russians.

I cannot disregard the KB in my calculations - Pillager still has this available as an intact force. My theory (for now) is that he's keeping the KB as a strategic reserve, a force of last resort (or for the decisive blow) to be committed only after all other available Japanese forces have been thrown into battle. In our PBEM Pillager may likely be employing the KB as a naval version of "Napoleon's Imperial Guard", a force in reserve to turn a major battle or possibly the entire campaign in the Japanese favor at a critical point.

wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:07 pm

Summary of Operations 11/2/43

Central Pacific: No detected Jap air patrol activity reported by U.S. subs near Kwajalein and Truk, light Jap air patrols reported by subs operating off Japanese home islands.

13 Japanese ships detected at anchor in Kwajalein base, no report of ships at anchor at Truk.
Detected status of Jap base in Tokyo - 181 ships in port, 9 LCU's.

F-5A recon over Canton Is reporting 2 Jap TF's (+1 from last report), 39 aircraft (21 bombers), 16 Jap LCU's. SS Tautog at Canton reports several contacts with B6N2 Jill, H8K Emily air patrols.

South Pacific: All sectors other than Pago Pago area continue reporting quiet.

Day 48 of Pago Pago Operations - Weather forecast for Pago Pago area remains overcast.

Two U.S. subs in the area reported sunk this game turn from Japanese surface ASW attacks. SS Cachalot at Upolu appeared to be attacked by two separate Jap TF's. AAR's follow.

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ASW attack at Upolu - 95,113

Japanese Ships
DD Kuroshio
DD Kiyonami
DD Onami
DD Tamanami
DD Naganami
DD Makinami
DD Makigumo
DD Kazegumo

Allied Ships
SS Cachalot, hits 3 (sunk)

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ASW attack at Upolu - 95,113 (this TF attacked SS Cachalot twice)

Japanese Ships (DD's in this attack are in the Jap bombardment TF attacking Upolu - see below)
DD Tomozuru
DD Karukaya
DD Asagao
DD Kuretake
DD Kuri
DD Nokaze

Allied Ships
SS Cachalot, hits 1 (total both attacks)

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Sub attack at 95,111 (NE of Savaii)

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 5
PC Ch 14
PC Ch 11
PC Ch 4
PC Ch 3
PC Kyo Maru #6
PC Fumi Maru
PG Yachiyo Maru
MSW Tama Maru No. 2
MSW Kaiyo Maru #3
MSW Kaiyo Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS Cisco, hits 1, on fire (sunk)

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Japanese surface TF bombards U.S. 1st Cavalry & Americal Divisions on Upolu. Casualties and disruption to elements of these LCU's very light. AAR follows.

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Naval bombardment of Upolu, at 95,113

Japanese Ships
DD Tomozuru
DD Karukaya
DD Asagao
DD Kuretake
DD Kuri
DD Nokaze
DD Asanagi
DD Matsukaze
DD Nagatsuki
DD Yayoi
DD Sazanami
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri
DD Sagiri
DD Ayanami
DD Isonami
DD Fubuki
DD Ariake
DD Wakaba
DD Hatsuharu
DD Kagero
DD Hayanami
DD Takanami
CA Mikuma

Allied ground losses:
303 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

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No change in damage status at Pago Pago and Savaii bases.

Jap recon flight over Pago Pago. Jap LBA air attacks continue against base facilities on Pago Pago and Savaii, and U.S. LCU's on Upolu. AAR's follow.

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 30
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 18
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 16
Ki-49 Helen x 27
Ki-48-II Lily x 52

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 6 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 2 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 13 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses

Allied ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 61

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
4 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
5 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
6 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
12 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
8 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
4 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
2 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
2 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet
2 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 13000 feet

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113 (two recon flights)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-III Dinah x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-III Dinah: 2 damaged (both recon planes damaged)

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 23
G4M2 Betty x 43
P1Y Frances x 37

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 11 damaged
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 2 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
115 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1

Runway hits 28

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 13000 feet

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Day Air attack on Savaii , at 95,112

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 28
A6M5 Zeke x 55
D4Y Judy x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 2 damaged
D4Y Judy: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 44

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
18 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
19 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
14 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
5 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on Americal US Division, at 95,113

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 28
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 damaged

Allied ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
10 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
28 x B6N2 Jill bombing at 6000 feet

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Day Air attack on 1st US Cavalry Division, at 95,113

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 29

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 4 damaged

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
16 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Japanese ground forces on Upolu launch bombardment attack. Jap 9th Independent Mixed Rgt was landed on Upolu to reinforce and appears in this combat for the first time. AAR follows.

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Ground combat at Upolu

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 18436 troops, 109 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 535
42nd, 51st & 61st Naval Gd; 140 IJN Base Force, 9 AF Const Bn, 24 Aviation Unit, 51 Independent Mixed Brigade (-),
9 Independent Mixed Rgt, 127 IJNAF Base Force (-)
Defending force 29046 troops, 333 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 711
1st Cavalry & Americal Divisions

Allied ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:46 pm

Summary of Operations 11/2/43 - continued

Australia: No reported ground or air combat.

Hudson I recon over Darwin reports fighters on CAP, no Jap TF's (-2 from last report), 2 Japanese ships detected in port, 778 aircraft (353 fighters, 28 bombers), 27 Jap LCU's (+14 from last report).

The number of LCU's now shown in Darwin base indicates that some or all of the Jap LCU's leaving Daly Waters several days ago are likely now at Darwin - the situation here will continue being observed to confirm this. If true, this movement of Jap LCU's could indicate Pillager has gone on the defensive in NW Australia.

Sigint report entry for 11/2 indicates Jap 52 Heavy AA Bn is now in Darwin and transferred here from the Kwantung Army. Previous location of this LCU was in Harbin (Manchuria) as of 5/3/43.

No report this game turn of detected status of the Japanese base in Daly Waters.
Allied recon flights over Exmouth and Port Moresby both reporting no detected activity or change in Jap forces.

DEI: SS Gudgeon reports (night) contact with unidentified Jap TF in Brunei base hex. SS Grunion off Pontianek reports Ki-21 Sally air patrol and engages Jap TF. AAR follows.

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Sub attack at 23,57

Japanese Ships
DD Asakaze
DD Kiji
DD Oyashio

Allied Ships
SS Grunion

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Philippines: SS Peto torpedoes Jap AK off Laong (N coast of Luzon), also reports numerous Jap air patrols. AAR follows.

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Sub attack at 45,47

Japanese Ships
AK Ceylon Maru, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Peto

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India/Burma: No reported air or ground combat.

Chinese 7 CAF fighter squadron (sister squadron to the "Den of Thieves") is upgrading P-40N's to P-47D Thunderbolts at Patna (NE India). Many of the Chinese AF fighter squadrons now have pilot experience levels in the low to mid 70's - Chinese squadrons having better pilot experience in some cases than the AVG or USAAF fighter squadrons recently arriving in Aden as reinforcements in this theatre. Plans are to upgrade several additional Chinese squadrons to P-47D's and employ them to reinforce fighter escorts for Liberator bombing raids.

With the general supply situation in China not adequate to support air operations in that theatre, the most useful short-term employment for at least some Chinese AF squadrons is operating from bases in NE India against Japanese forces in Burma.

F-5A recon over Rangoon reporting no Jap TF's (-3 from last report), one Japanese ship at anchor (-1 from last report), 528 aircraft (224 fighters, 54 bombers), airfield damage 18, resource production 97(4), heavy industry 78(115).

China: Jap recon flights over Tuyun, Chungking, Kweiyang. AAR's of latest Jap air strikes in China follow.

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Day Air attack on 95th Chinese Corps, at 44,31 (N of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 28

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
18 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 64th Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 22
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 69
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 32
Ki-51 Sonia x 103
Ki-48-II Lily x 19

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
21 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
12 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
19 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
20 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
18 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
26 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
16 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
6 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
6 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 64th Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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U.S. submarine Mingo off Shanghai spots Jap TF (6 ships moving on SE heading), torpedoes one AK. AAR of this action follows.

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Sub attack at 53,40

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

Allied Ships
SS Mingo

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Japanese ground forces continue attacks at Tuyun and near Chungking. Latest AAR's follow.

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Ground combat at Tuyun

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 198191 troops, 773 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3904
3rd, 6th, 13th, 34th, 40th, 41st, 104th, 110th & 116th Infantry Divisions; 1 Yobi Ebi Rgt,
1 & 5 Independent Brigades; 2, 8, 19, 20 & 27 Engineer Rgts; 2 Mountain Gun Rgt,
2 RF Gun Bn
Defending force 56581 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1781
37th, 46th, 60th, 62nd, 64th, 74th, 79th & 99th Chinese Corps; 71st Chinese Division;
27th Chinese Guerilla Corps; HQ 1st, 2nd, 16th & 20th Group Armies

Allied ground losses:
88 casualties reported

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Ground combat at 42,33 (SE of Chungking)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 868 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 961
32nd & 47th Infantry Divisions, 1 Mortar Bn
Defending force 37043 troops, 150 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1011
21st, 23rd, 63rd, 75th, 86th & 96th Chinese Corps

wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:31 pm

Summary of Operations 11/3/43

Central Pacific: U.S. subs reporting no detected Jap air patrols near Kwajalein, at Truk, off Japanese home islands. No reported contacts between U.S. subs and Japanese surface ships or ASW in any of the above locations.

41 Japanese ships detected at anchor in Kwajalein base, no report on Jap ships in Truk. 220 ships detected at anchor in Tokyo.

F-5A recon over Canton Is reports 2 Jap TF's, 40 aircraft (27 bombers), 16 Jap LCU's. SS Tautog on patrol in Canton base hex reporting contacts with several B6N2 Jill air patrols, also H8K Emily.

South Pacific: All sectors other than Pago Pago area remain quiet.

Day 49 of Pago Pago Operations - Weather forecast for Pago Pago area is heavy precipitation.

SS Cuttlefish off Pago Pago torpedoes Jap destroyer. AAR follows.

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Sub attack at 96,112 (NW of Pago Pago)

Japanese Ships
DD Onami, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Murasame
DD Kuroshio
DD Kiyonami
DD Tamanami
DD Naganami
DD Makinami
DD Makigumo
DD Kazegumo

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

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Current status of Pago Pago base - runway damage 87, airfield service damage 100, port damage 100.
Current status of Savaii base - runway damage 99, airfield service damage 100, port damage 9.

Jap recon flight over Pago Pago. Jap LBA air attacks continue against base facilities on Pago Pago and Savaii, also ground attack air strikes against U.S. LCU's on Upolu. Latest AAR's follow.

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 30
N1K1-J George x 8
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 22
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 14
Ki-49 Helen x 23
Ki-48-II Lily x 54

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 10 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 7 damaged
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 2 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 9 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 1 destroyed, 20 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
PBM Mariner: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 79

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
8 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
14 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
12 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
11 x Ki-61-Ib Tony bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
8 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
7 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
5 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-61-Ib Tony bombing at 2000 feet
2 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 27
G4M2 Betty x 44
P1Y Frances x 39

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet

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Day Air attack on Savaii , at 95,112

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
A6M5 Zeke x 51
D4Y Judy x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 29

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
17 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
14 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on Americal US Division, at 95,113

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 7 damaged

Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
17 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 1st US Cavalry Division, at 95,113

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 28
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 7 damaged

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
10 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
28 x B6N2 Jill bombing at 6000 feet

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Japanese ground forces once again launch bombardment attack on Upolu. AAR follows.

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Ground combat at Upolu

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 18675 troops, 109 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 532
42nd, 51st & 61st Naval Gd; 140 IJN Base Force, 9 AF Const Bn, 24 Aviation Unit,
51 Independent Mixed Brigade (-), 9 Independent Mixed Rgt, 127 IJNAF Base Force (-)
Defending force 28661 troops, 326 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 708
1st Cavalry & Americal Divisions

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Allied ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:58 pm

Summary of Operations 11/3/43 - continued

Australia: USAAF and Australian medium bombers hit Jap airfield in Daly Waters. AAR follows.

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Day Air attack on Daly Waters , at 35,90

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 29
A-20G Havoc x 82
B-25C Mitchell x 76
B-26B Marauder x 30

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 116

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
9 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
6 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 12000 feet
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
9 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 12000 feet
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
4 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
4 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
4 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 12000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 12000 feet
2 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 12000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
2 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
2 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 12000 feet

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Detected status of Jap base in Daly Waters - airfield damage 75, 9 Jap LCU's.

Hudson I recon over Darwin reports fighters on CAP, 749 aircraft (353 fighters, 25 bombers), 30 Jap LCU's (+3 from last report). This recon supports the probablity that Pillager has withdrawn most Jap LCU's previously in Daly Waters back to Darwin - many of the withdrawn LCU likely being flak, engineer, and base force units, with Japanese LCU's remaining in Daly Waters most likely to be combat units.

Allied recon over Exmouth and Port Moresby continue reporting no detected Jap activity or change in Jap forces. A6M5 fighters encountered on CAP over Port Moresby.

SS Salmon in Port Moresby base hex reports contact with Ki-49 Helen air patrol.

DEI: No reported contacts between Allied subs and Japanese ships or surface ASW.

Sigint report entry for 11/3 indicates 155 IJA Base Force is located at Noemfoor (western New Guinea). 155 Base Force is a new LCU in the known Japanese OOB.

Philippines: SS Peto remains on patrol off Laong (northern Luzon) - reporting heavy Jap air patrol activity including Ki-46 Dinah, Ki-48 Lily, Ki-51 Sonia aircraft.

India/Burma: RAF Thunderbolts and Spitfire V's launch fighter sweep against Jap airfield at Lashio. No Japanese fighter opposition encountered, no Allied planes lost or damaged.

Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon - 1 ship detected in port, airfield damage 1, 605 aircraft (268 fighters, 45 bombers), 23 Jap LCU's, heavy industry 79(114), resource production 98(3).

Sigint report entry for 11/3 indicates Jap 42 AA Regiment now in Rangoon. previous location Meiktila on 9/20/43.

China: Jap recon flights continue over Tuyun, Kweiyang, Chungking. AAR's of latest Jap air strikes in China follow.

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Day Air attack on 95th Chinese Corps, at 44,31 (N of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 56

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
30 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
17 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 64th Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 20

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Japanese ground forces launch costly shock attack at Tuyun, continue bombardment attack near Chungking. Latest AAR's follow.

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Ground combat at Tuyun

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 211359 troops, 783 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3966
3rd, 6th, 13th, 34th, 40th, 41st, 104th, 110th & 116th Infantry Divisions; 1 Yobi Ebi Rgt,
1 & 5 Independent Brigades; 2, 8, 19, 20 & 27 Engineer Rgts; 2 Mountain Gun Rgt, 2 RF Gun Bn
Defending force 56067 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1779
37th, 46th, 60th, 62nd, 64th, 74th, 79th & 99th Chinese Corps; 71st Chinese Division;
27th Chinese Guerilla Corps; HQ 1st, 2nd, 16th & 20th Group Armies

Japanese max assault: 7944 - adjusted assault: 4168
Allied max defense: 1683 - adjusted defense: 8291
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 8)

Japanese ground losses:
12054 casualties reported
Guns lost 60

Allied ground losses:
1658 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

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Ground combat at 42,33 (SE of Chungking)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 868 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 960
32nd & 47th Infantry Divisions, 1 Mortar Bn
Defending force 36961 troops, 150 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1013
21st, 23rd, 63rd, 75th, 86th & 96th Chinese Corps

wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:43 am

Summary of Operations 11/4/43

Central Pacific: Japanese air patrol activity is unchanged - no detected flights near Kwajalein, at Truk, off Japanese home islands.

SS Redfin spots and attacks Jap TF southwest of Kwajalein. Jap TF reported moving on SE heading. AAR follows.

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Sub attack at 80,86

Japanese Ships
AK Saiho Maru, Torpedo hits 1
PC Ch 9
PC Shonan Maru #1
PG Toyotsu Maru

Allied Ships
SS Redfin

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41 Japanese ships detected at anchor in Kwajalein base, no report of ships anchored at Truk. 220 ships detected at anchor in Tokyo.

F-5A recon over Canton Is reports 2 Jap TF's, 46 aircraft (29 bombers), 16 Jap LCU's. SS Tautog reporting contacts with B6N2 Jill and H8K Emily air patrols.

South Pacific: Sectors other than Pago Pago area reporting quiet.

Day 50 of Pago Pago Operations - Latest weather forecast for Pago Pago area is precipitation.

Current status of Pago Pago base - runway damage 85, airfield service damage 100, port damage 100.
Current status of Savaii base - runway damage 98, airfield service damage 100, port damage 9.

Continued Jap LBA air attacks against base facilities on Pago Pago, also ground attack air strike on U.S. Americal Division at Upolu. Latest AAR's follow.

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 29
N1K1-J George x 8
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 21
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 18
Ki-49 Helen x 21
Ki-48-II Lily x 44

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 damaged
N1K1-J George: 1 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 10 damaged
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 3 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 3 destroyed, 20 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 2 destroyed
PBM Mariner: 2 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 46

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
8 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
13 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
12 x Ki-61-Ib Tony bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
9 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
5 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-61-Ib Tony bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
2 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-61-Ib Tony bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 28
P1Y Frances x 38

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 13 damaged
P1Y Frances: 2 destroyed, 16 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PBM Mariner: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
10 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 13000 feet

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Day Air attack on Americal US Division, at 95,113

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 30

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 9 damaged

Allied ground losses:
92 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
15 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Japanese LCU's on Upolu continue ground bombardment attacks. AAR follows. AAR of this action also reveals Jap 2 Aviation Rgt is now on Upolu (many of the Jap LBA flying combat missions in the Pago Pago area are operating from the airfield on Upolu still in Japanese control).

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Ground combat at Upolu

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 18698 troops, 110 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 538
42nd, 51st & 61st Naval Gd; 51 Independent Mixed Brigade (-), 9 Independent Mixed Rgt, 140 IJN Base Force,
127 IJNAF Base Force (-), 5 AF Construction Bn (-), 9 AF Construction Bn, 24 Aviation Unit, 2 Aviation Rgt
Defending force 28740 troops, 324 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 706
1st Cavalry & Americal Divisions

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Allied ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

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wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:10 am

Summary of Operations 11/4/43 part deux

Australia: No reported ground or air combat.

AK Gausdal unloading supply at Cooktown spotted by G4M Betty naval search, no air attack occurred. G4M in this action is believed to be operating from Portland Roads base - Bettys have been recently been operating from Portland Roads.

Catalina I recon over Port Moresby reports A6M5 fighters on CAP, 7 Jap LCU's (no change). SS Salmon operating in Port Moresby base hex spots G4M Betty & Ki-49 Helen air patrols.

Detected status of Jap base in Daly Waters - airfield damage 100, 9 Jap LCU's.
Detected status of Jap base in Darwin - 2 Jap TF's, 31 Jap LCU's.
Hudson I recon over Exmouth reporting 5 Jap LCU's.

DEI: SS Snapper operating in Macassar Straits torpedoes Jap AK moving on SW heading. AAR follows.

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Sub attack at 34,64 (between Balikpapan & Tarakan)

Japanese Ships
AK Kenshin Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Snapper

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SS Grunion reports contact with unidentified Jap TF while entering Palembang base hex, also reports considerable Jap air patrol activity (planes including Ki-21 Sally, Ki-48 Lily, Ki-51 Sonia).

India/Burma: No reported ground or air combat.

Detected status of Jap base in Rangoon - 1 Jap TF, 591 aircraft (245 fighters, 52 bombers), 24 Jap LCU's, heavy industry 80(113), resource production 99(2).

China: Jap recon flights over Chungking and Kweiyang. AAR's of today's Jap air strikes in China follow.

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Day Air attack on 95th Chinese Corps, at 44,31 (N of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 32

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
22 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 64th Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 20
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 57
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 27
Ki-51 Sonia x 81
Ki-48-II Lily x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
23 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
20 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
18 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
20 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
27 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
20 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 64th Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 19

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 60th Chinese Corps, at 41,35 (Tuyun)

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 5
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 18
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 24
Ki-48-II Lily x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
6 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
5 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Japanese ground forces at Tuyun resume bombardment attacks, also bombardment attack near Chungking. Latest AAR's follow.

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Ground combat at Tuyun

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 162252 troops, 629 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3098
3rd, 6th, 13th, 34th, 40th, 41st, 104th, 110th & 116th Infantry Divisions; 1 Yobi Ebi Rgt,
1 & 5 Independent Brigades; 2, 8, 19, 20 & 27 Engineer Rgts; 2 Mountain Gun Rgt, 2 RF Gun Bn
Defending force 54103 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1687
37th, 46th, 60th, 62nd, 64th, 74th, 79th & 99th Chinese Corps; 71st Chinese Division;
27th Chinese Guerilla Corps; HQ 1st, 2nd, 16th & 20th Group Armies

Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported

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Ground combat at 42,33 (SE of Chungking)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 868 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 961
32nd & 47th Infantry Divisions, 1 Mortar Bn
Defending force 36994 troops, 150 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1016
21st, 23rd, 63rd, 75th, 86th & 96th Chinese Corps

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported

wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:43 pm

Summary of Operations 11/5/43

Central Pacific: U.S. subs reporting no detected Jap air patrols near Kwajalein, at Truk. Light Jap air patrols reported off Japanese home islands.

18 Japanese ships detected at anchor in Kwajalein base, 1 ship detected at anchor in Truk. 216 ships detected in Tokyo.

F-5A recon over Canton Is reports 2 Jap TF's, 51 aircraft (31 bombers), 16 Jap LCU's. SS Tautog in Canton base hex reporting contacts with P1Y Frances & H8K Emily air patrols.

No reported contacts betweeen U.S. subs and Japanese surface ships or ASW in any of the above locations.

South Pacific: Locations other than Pago Pago area remain quiet.

Day 51 of Pago Pago Operations - Latest weather forecast for Pago Pago area is overcast.

SS Cuttlefish in Upolu base hex attacked and damaged by multiple Jap air patrols (G5N Liz & P1Y Frances) - system damage 30, float 35.

Latest AAR's of continuing Jap LBA air strikes on Pago Pago and Savaii bases, also ground strike attacks against 1st Cavalry Division on Upolu.

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Day Air attack on Pago Pago , at 96,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 32
N1K1-J George x 7
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 14
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 18
Ki-49 Helen x 24
Ki-48-II Lily x 42

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 11 damaged
N1K1-J George: 1 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 5 damaged
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 7 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 15 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PBM Mariner: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 68

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
9 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
12 x Ki-61-Ib Tony bombing at 2000 feet
7 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
7 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-61-Ib Tony bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-61-Ib Tony bombing at 2000 feet
2 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
2 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48-II Lily bombing at 10000 feet

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Day Air attack on Savaii , at 95,112

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 9
A6M5 Zeke x 58
D4Y Judy x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 61

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
18 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
14 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
5 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M3 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 1st US Cavalry Division, at 95,113

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 5 damaged

Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
16 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet

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Day Air attack on 1st US Cavalry Division, at 95,113

Japanese aircraft
B6N2 Jill x 30
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 damaged

Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
12 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
30 x B6N2 Jill bombing at 6000 feet

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Japanese ground forces on Upolu again launch a bombardment attack. Latest AAR follows.

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Ground combat at Upolu

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 18750 troops, 109 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 538
42nd, 51st & 61st Naval Gd; 51 Independent Mixed Brigade (-), 9 Independent Mixed Rgt, 140 IJN Base Force,
127 IJNAF Base Force (-), 5 AF Construction Bn (-), 9 AF Construction Bn, 24 Aviation Unit, 2 Aviation Rgt
Defending force 28478 troops, 312 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 706
1st Cavalry & Americal Divisions

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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wneumann · Post by **wneumann** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:04 pm

Summary of Operations 11/5/43 part deux

Australia: Jap LBA launch naval attack air strike against Allied transport delivering supply at Cooktown. USAAF fighters based in Cooktown failed to intercept the raid. AAR follows.

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Day Air attack on TF at Cooktown - 48,100

Japanese aircraft (aircraft in this strike operating from size 4 airfield at Portland Roads)
G4M1 Betty x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Gausdal

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet

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Allied recon flights over Port Moresby and Exmouth report no detected activity or change in Jap forces. A6M5 fighters on CAP encountered over Port Moresby.
SS Salmon in Port Moresby base hex reports contact with G4M Betty air patrol.

Detected status of Daly Waters base - airfield damage 100, 9 Jap LCU's.
Hudson I recon over Darwin reporting fighters on CAP, 1 Jap TF, 31 Jap LCU's.

DEI: SS Grunion near Palembang reports continued Jap air patrol activity. No reported contacts in this area between Allied subs and Japanese ships or surface ASW.

India/Burma: USAAF P-40's launch strike against Jap airfield in Magwe - no Japanese air opposition, light damage inflicted on target, no U.S. planes lost.

Detected status of Jap base in Magwe - one Jap LCU, no planes detected.
F-5A recon over Rangoon reports 1 Jap TF, 518 aircraft (212 fighters, 60 bombers), heavy industry 81(112), resource production 100(1), 24 Jap LCU's.

China: Jap recon flights over Chungking, Tuyun, Kweiyang.

SS Peto operating off Formosa reporting heavy Jap air patrols - spotted planes include Ki-21 Sally, Ki-46 Dinah, Ki-48 Lily, Ki-51 Sonia, G4M Betty.

AAR's of today's Jap air strikes in China follow.

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Day Air attack on 95th Chinese Corps, at 44,31 (N of Chungking)

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 29

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
19 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet

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Bombardment attacks continued by Japanese ground forces at Tuyun and near Chungking. Japanese attack at Tuyun reinforced this game turn by Jap 65th Infantry Division, 15 Tank Rgt. AAR's follow.

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Ground combat at Tuyun

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 162914 troops, 629 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3586
3rd, 6th, 13th, 34th, 40th, 41st, 65th, 104th, 110th & 116th Infantry Divisions; 1 Yobi Ebi Rgt,
1 & 5 Independent Brigades; 2, 8, 19, 20 & 27 Engineer Rgts; 2 Mountain Gun Rgt, 2 RF Gun Bn,
15 Tank Rgt
Defending force 54592 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1698
37th, 46th, 60th, 62nd, 64th, 74th, 79th & 99th Chinese Corps; 71st Chinese Division;
27th Chinese Guerilla Corps; HQ 1st, 2nd, 16th & 20th Group Armies

Allied ground losses:
88 casualties reported

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Ground combat at 42,33 (SE of Chungking)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 868 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 962
32nd & 47th Infantry Divisions, 1 Mortar Bn
Defending force 36982 troops, 148 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1016
21st, 23rd, 63rd, 75th, 86th & 96th Chinese Corps

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

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