Ocean of (Allied) Blood.

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This is a look at the surviving planes that landed at allied held Car Nicobar. All the undamaged frames will be off the island w/ pilots this turn...note the experience level of my pilots.
CVL TF had a CAP setting of 50%
CVE TF following had a CAP setting of 10% which is a brain fart on my part.

I am pleased the air to air losses are close to even for both sides...considering allied fly the FM1/2.

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I was surprised by FatR at umboi Island. he decided to attack w/ his CA TFs into Umboi and Finch and cover the Raid w/ Jap army air. He did alot of Damage but this knife cut both ways.

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Beginning of day 1 I shelled Tavoy and some other battles...This 2 day turn required me to make 6 spreenprints of SWPAC action.

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Battle of Umboi island---part 2

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part 3

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part 4

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part5

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part6

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and at last, screen 7.

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It is a long walk back to Wewak. Bet I get there before these retreating Japs...

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This turn is noted for 4 paradrops for future recon locations. I may be premature. Will watch FatR response. 11th airborne div is in reserve..note in last screenprint the para locations and the movement of a support TF away from Rabaul.

I am closely watching the bombardment results at Moulmein...

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The counter punch by FatR from my air drops has begun.

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and day 2...

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Looks like the IJN naval air took a hit this turn..

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Quite the tussel over those days.

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Allies decided to clear the minefields at Truk...

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second day, it is what it is...I checked Wiki to see if I am behind historical schedule for SWPAC. Mac anded at Hollandia on 22apr44. While in Wiki I found this photo of the USS Boise in Action...

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Quite the tussel over those days.

Thanks for the interest John.

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for me, just a remeinder of what the KB will bring...

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44-1-15: FatR has brought the 26th army w/ 5 divisions to Rangoon.

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I needed more prep bombardment at Mili and did not get it. this is the result.

another reminder to me about the importance of naval gunfire prep.