Expanding the Co-prosperity sphere: Bombur vs Lee, Nik mod 42A

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:51 pm

-The arrival of KB results in 18 enemy ships sunk and many others heavily damage, some of them won´t be able to made the trip back to their home port. Now the "victorius" KB is in a dangerous situation. Fourteen Kates and two Vals were lost, and many other damaged. Thew crews are tired and the ships have low fuel levels. What´s next?

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/02/42

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TF 75 encounters mine field at Saipan (63,64)

Japanese Ships
MSW W.19

Allied Ships
AK Empire Scout, and is sunk
AK Mormacgull, and is sunk

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TF 91 encounters mine field at Rangoon (29,34)

Japanese Ships
MSW Senyu Maru #2
MSW Seki Maru

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Day Air attack on Pagan , at 31,31

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc x 6

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 54

No Japanese losses

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Day Air attack on South Seas Det. , at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 6
Kittyhawk I x 11
Beaufort I x 13
A-20B Boston x 25
B-25C Mitchell x 52
B-26B Marauder x 78

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
165 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
18 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
23 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
19 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
30 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
7 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 72,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 58
D3A Val x 24
B5N Kate x 88

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 2 damaged
B5N Kate: 7 destroyed, 23 damaged

Allied Ships
AK City of Rayville, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Sage Brush, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Wharton, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK American Press, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Chandler
AK American Leader
AK Crown City, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Crescent City, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Jefferson Myers, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP George F. Elliot, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Farenholt
AP Hunter Liggett, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK McCormick Terminal
DMS Long
AK Laida, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Idaho, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Sterett
AK Ernest Meyer
AK Wallingford, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Conyngham
AK Willimoto, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Russell
AP Fuller, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 72,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
D3A Val x 17
B5N Kate x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 2 damaged
B5N Kate: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DMS Lamberton
AK Sawokla
DD Hughes
AK Sea Thrush, Bomb hits 3, on fire
AK Crown City, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK American Leader, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK American Packer, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 72,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
D3A Val x 48
B5N Kate x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Ernest Meyer, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Chaumont, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP George F. Elliot, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Conyngham
AK Nabesna, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Wind Rush, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Crown City, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Russell, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Red Jacket, Bomb hits 3, on fire
AK American Press, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Arcata, Bomb hits 2
DD Wilson, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Lipscomb Lykes, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Hughes

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 72,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
D3A Val x 84
B5N Kate x 58

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 2 damaged
B5N Kate: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Potter, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Craven, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Chaumont, on fire, heavy damage
AP St. Mihel
DMS Lamberton, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Chandler, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK West Notus
DD Farenholt
AK Sea Thrush, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Wallingford, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Crescent City, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Sterett, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Preston, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Sawokla
AK Silverado, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP McCawley
AP Henderson
DMS Long, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Wind Rush, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Wharton, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Jefferson Myers, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 72,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
B5N Kate x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Wilson, on fire, heavy damage
AP Chaumont, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Samuel Adams, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Silverado, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hammann, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Chandler, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 59,48

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK San Pedro Maru
MSW Kyo Maru #5
TK San Ramon Maru
TK Shinkoku Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 71,52

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Paul Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 1
AK West Planter, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,53

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AP President Monroe
DD Aaron Ward, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kilty

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 72,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 118
D3A Val x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Lipscomb Lykes, on fire
DD Craven, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Russell, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
TK L. P. St. Clair, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 72,52

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 82
B5N Kate x 99

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 1 damaged
B5N Kate: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AP Henderson, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Timber Rush, Torpedo hits 1
DD Conyngham, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hughes
AK Harpoon, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK McCormick Terminal
DD Farenholt, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Libra
DMS Chandler, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Katoomba, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Sawokla, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Sterett, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Turkey
AP St. Mihel, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK West Notus, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP American Legion, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK American Builder, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Thomas Jefferson, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Mugford, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP McCawley, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 21

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied Ships
AV Chandeleur, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 70,54

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 16

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Mormacwren, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51918 troops, 580 guns, 34 vehicles, Assault Value = 1168

Defending force 11247 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 82

Allied ground losses:
110 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Ground combat at Nanning

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 201222 troops, 1296 guns, 74 vehicles, Assault Value = 5943

Defending force 31368 troops, 346 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 647

Allied max assault: 5661 - adjusted assault: 2787

Japanese max defense: 552 - adjusted defense: 855

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 6)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 5

Japanese ground losses:
622 casualties reported
Guns lost 35

Allied ground losses:
2330 casualties reported
Guns lost 90

leehunt27@bloomberg.net · Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:06 pm

ALLIED COMMANDER UPDATE:

I kept a group of transports at Iwo Jima too long, trying to unload the last batch of C-rations and AA ammo for the inevitable Japanese counterstrike. The Japanese fleet launched an admirable attack, savaging those task forces. Unfortunately 18 ships were sunk and many damaged,. The KB is a bit west of Marcus Island and SE of Iwo Jima, and hordes of subs are closing in. Unfortunately many sub minefields laid in anticipation of the KB's return have already dissipated in the Pacific tides.

Meanwhile India & Pakistan contribute more troops to this global effort, as forces from all parts of the globe converge on the Imperial Empire at every front...

The question is, can the KB defend Iwo Jima and the mainland, the Gilbert Islands near Makin, the SRA near Darwin, and stop a British offensive in Burma?

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:35 am

-The Death Star is approaching the imperial capital. Another unfortunate convoy that was close to KB was decimated. Enemy losses in the Iwo Jima campaign now are estimated in 30-40 ships, including 7 destroyers.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/03/42

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TF 1065 encounters mine field at Iwo Jima (63,53)

Allied Ships
AP Katoomba, and is sunk
AP Henderson, and is sunk
AK Ernest Meyer, and is sunk
AK Wallingford, and is sunk
DD Kilty

-These ships were sunk as consequence of battle damage one turn before
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Day Air attack on Foochow , at 48,41

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 8
LB-30 Liberator x 29

Allied aircraft losses
LB-30 Liberator: 1 damaged

Resources hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x LB-30 Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 7
Beaufort I x 12
A-20B Boston x 26
B-25C Mitchell x 39
B-26B Marauder x 95

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
9 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
42 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
9 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
31 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
17 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
8 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
14 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on 25th Chinese Corps, at 37,36

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 13
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 6
Ki-21 Sally x 45
Ki-48 Lily x 18
Ki-15 Babs x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
11 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
7 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 68,48

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M3 Zero x 8
D3A Val x 9
B5N Kate x 27
G4M1 Betty x 40
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 4 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Monaghan, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Admiral Day
AK Forbes Hauptmann
AK Admiral Wiley
AK San Lucas, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Simeon
DD Dewey, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK San Angelo
AK San Anselmo, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Maine, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Admiral Laws, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Charles McCormick, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Buchanan
AK Admiral Gove

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
1 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 68,48

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Admiral Gove
DD Monaghan, on fire, heavy damage
DD Dewey, on fire
AK Forbes Hauptmann
AK San Simeon
AP President Johnson

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 68,54

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Pacific, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Pagan , at 31,31

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc x 7

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 60,47

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK Shinkoku Maru
TK San Ramon Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 68,48

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 62
D3A Val x 54
B5N Kate x 64

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 2 damaged
B5N Kate: 12 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Admiral Gove, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP President Madison, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
AK Admiral Williams
DD Buchanan
AP President Johnson, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Clark
AK Sidney Hauptmann
AK San Angelo, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Dewey, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Admiral Wiley, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Admiral Day, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Simeon, Bomb hits 2
AK Peter Kerr, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Mormacsul, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Vermont, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Admiral Chase, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 68,48

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 40
B5N Kate x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK San Vincente, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP President Madison, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Simeon, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP President Johnson, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Vermont, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Angelo, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Admiral Williams, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Charles McCormick, on fire
AK Admiral Day, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Buchanan, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Sidney Hauptmann, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Forbes Hauptmann, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 68,48

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
D3A Val x 21
B5N Kate x 29

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Mormacsul, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Peter Kerr, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP President Johnson, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Clark
AK Admiral Wiley, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK San Simeon, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Buchanan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Angelo, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Admiral Williams, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 68,48

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
A6M3 Zero x 9
D3A Val x 49
B5N Kate x 42
G4M1 Betty x 10
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Forbes Hauptmann, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Clark, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Buchanan, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP President Johnson, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP President Madison, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AK Admiral Gove, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Angelo, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Admiral Day, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Peter Kerr, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Admiral Chase, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Vermont, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Charles McCormick, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Admiral Wiley, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
2 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 68,48

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Sidney Hauptmann, on fire
AK Peter Kerr, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51913 troops, 579 guns, 34 vehicles, Assault Value = 1168

Defending force 48754 troops, 232 guns, 584 vehicles, Assault Value = 591

Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:03 pm

-A general allied offensive is taking place in multiple fronts. Now I will place a brief on what is happening in each of them

1-Central Pacific: No enemy action. Makin was probably only a bait to allow for the invasion of Iwo Jima. It´s hard to know if the enemy has further intentions in the area.

2-Iwo Jima and Marcus Islands: The arrival of KB and Navy LBA changed the balance of power in this front. Intel reports the loss of no less than 50 USN ships (including at least 10 destroyers) in the last 3 days. A few more ships are expected to sink as result of battle damage inflicted today

3-New Guinea: The enemy took Salamaua. No resistance found.

4-Burma: A massive enemy raid over Rangoon attempted to break the backbone of Japanese airpower there. First round had inconclusive results. Each side lost about 65 planes. We got a small advantage in the air (64 vs 57 planes lost), but 8 Ki-21´s were destroyed in the ground. The attempt to capture Mandalay failed, up to now....

5-China: Nanning will likely fall in the next week, but the enemy will pay a heavy price for success

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/04/42

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 84

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 43
Blenheim IV x 28
Beaufort I x 27
Beaufort V-IX x 12
P-40B Tomahawk x 71
P-40E Warhawk x 27
Hurricane IIc x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 52 destroyed
L1N1 Thora: 1 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 28 destroyed
Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 17 destroyed, 37 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 9 destroyed, 9 damaged
Hurricane IIc: 3 destroyed, 9 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufort I bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 8000 feet
4 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
9 x Beaufort I bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Beaufort I bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Beaufort I bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Beaufort I bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Beaufort I bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Beaufort I bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 63,46

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK San Pedro Maru
TK Shinkoku Maru
TK San Ramon Maru
MSW W.13

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
1 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 70,48

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 77
A6M3 Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK San Lucas, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Anselmo, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 63,46

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK San Pedro Maru
TK San Ramon Maru
MSW W.13, Bomb hits 1, on fire
TK Shinkoku Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Sidney Hauptmann
AK Admiral Chase, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,49

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 113
D3A Val x 71
B5N Kate x 78

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Clark, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AK Charles McCormick, Bomb hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Vincente, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Admiral Gove, Bomb hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
AP President Madison, Bomb hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Simeon, Bomb hits 9, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
2 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
1 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
1 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
2 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,49

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 64
A6M3 Zero x 12
G4M1 Betty x 16

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Clark, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Simeon, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Vincente, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,49

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
D3A Val x 21
B5N Kate x 10

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
2 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
4 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51828 troops, 579 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 1163

Defending force 48799 troops, 239 guns, 587 vehicles, Assault Value = 594

Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Nanning

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 198091 troops, 1204 guns, 74 vehicles, Assault Value = 5727

Defending force 30543 troops, 297 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 621

Allied max assault: 5494 - adjusted assault: 2942

Japanese max defense: 492 - adjusted defense: 1293

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 5)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4

Japanese ground losses:
801 casualties reported
Guns lost 25

Allied ground losses:
1481 casualties reported
Guns lost 57
Vehicles lost 5

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 11272 troops, 132 guns, 461 vehicles, Assault Value = 594

Defending force 62913 troops, 579 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 1163

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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Ground combat at Salamaua

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 18339 troops, 264 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 392

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Allied max assault: 358 - adjusted assault: 358

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 358 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Salamaua base !!!

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 11:20 pm

-The second day of air offensive against Rangoon resulted in a clear Japanese victory (43 vs 24 planes lost), but only because two Zero Daitais were sent to Burma. JAAF aircrews are tolding that their fighters are no match to to better armed and armored P-40´s. IJAAF HQ in Rangoon requested at least one Tojo Sentai to boost Burma air defenses. Air forces analysts believe that neither side is able to keep the current level of operations over Burma. In the homeland, it´s all quiet. The Iwo Jima campaign will soon enter a new phase.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/05/42

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Day Air attack on 18th Division, at 31,31

Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Wellington III bombing at 19000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 19000 feet
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Day Air attack on 25th Chinese Corps, at 37,36

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2
Ki-21 Sally x 35
Ki-48 Lily x 15
Ki-15 Babs x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
15 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Rangoon at 29,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 34
A6M3 Zero x 12
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 41

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 4
Blenheim IV x 15
Beaufort I x 7
Beaufort V-IX x 9
P-40B Tomahawk x 25
P-40E Warhawk x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed, 6 damaged
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 10 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Beaufort I: 1 damaged
Beaufort V-IX: 1 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 10 destroyed, 5 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Katori
DD Oboro

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet
5 x Beaufort I bombing at 15000 feet
7 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Beaufort I bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Rangoon at 29,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
A6M3 Zero x 19
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 22

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 19
Blenheim IV x 16
Beaufort I x 12
Beaufort V-IX x 12
P-40B Tomahawk x 20
P-40E Warhawk x 8
Hurricane IIc x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged
A6M3 Zero: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 4 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 11 destroyed
Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Beaufort I: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Beaufort V-IX: 4 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 6 destroyed, 6 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Hurricane IIc: 5 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CL Katori
DD Yugiri
DD Murakumo

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Beaufort I bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
5 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Beaufort I bombing at 15000 feet
7 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Blenheim IV bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 15000 feet

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51800 troops, 578 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 1164

Defending force 48638 troops, 246 guns, 587 vehicles, Assault Value = 600

Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Nanning

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 194780 troops, 1108 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 5480

Defending force 29376 troops, 248 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 577

Allied max assault: 5161 - adjusted assault: 1594

Japanese max defense: 362 - adjusted defense: 291

Allied assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 3

Japanese ground losses:
606 casualties reported
Guns lost 28

Allied ground losses:
954 casualties reported
Guns lost 51
Vehicles lost 2

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 11247 troops, 133 guns, 462 vehicles, Assault Value = 600

Defending force 62845 troops, 578 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 1164

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 10:22 pm

-Rangoon got a much needed rest. The loss of 100 fighters in two days made the enemy consider alternative strategies. On the other side, the strategic bombing of Japanese cities is only starting...

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/06/42

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Day Air attack on Okayama , at 61,41

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 22
B-17E Fortress x 60

No Allied losses

hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 11000 feet
20 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 15000 feet
9 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
15 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 11000 feet
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
18 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 11000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 15000 feet

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51765 troops, 575 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 1160

Defending force 48605 troops, 250 guns, 585 vehicles, Assault Value = 601

Allied ground losses:
209 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Nanning

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 192661 troops, 1032 guns, 66 vehicles, Assault Value = 5364

Defending force 28414 troops, 210 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 544

Allied max assault: 5030 - adjusted assault: 686

Japanese max defense: 342 - adjusted defense: 303

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 2

Japanese ground losses:
821 casualties reported
Guns lost 24

Allied ground losses:
1883 casualties reported
Guns lost 45
Vehicles lost 1

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:03 am

-And B-17´s from Iwo Jima attempted to attack the carriers. The Zeroes on CAP quckly shot down 9 of them and the remaining dropped their bombers and bravely run away....[:D]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/07/42

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Day Air attack on South Seas Det. , at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 7
Beaufort I x 9
A-20B Boston x 24
B-25C Mitchell x 50
B-26B Marauder x 57

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
154 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
24 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
36 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
8 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
21 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on 11th Ind. Brigade, at 40,38

Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x LB-30 Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 19th Mixed Brigade, at 40,38

Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x LB-30 Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 63,48

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 113

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 27 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress: 8 destroyed, 5 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
G4M1 Betty x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied Ships
AD Dixie, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51786 troops, 575 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 1159

Defending force 48520 troops, 256 guns, 585 vehicles, Assault Value = 608

Allied ground losses:
86 casualties reported

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:34 pm

-IJN surface forces visited Iwo Jima. A few allied minor ships were found there and five of them were sunk. Unfortunately, the time lost and siruption to our forces in the surface battle resulted in a pitiful naval bombardment....

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/08/42

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TF 1029 encounters mine field at Iwo Jima (63,53)

Allied Ships
DMS Elliot
DMS Boggs
DMS Hopkins
APD Manley, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 1
CA Mogami, Shell hits 1
CA Mikuma
CL Sendai
DD Ariake
DD Hibiki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Inazuma
DD Fubuki

Allied Ships
APD Manley, Shell hits 26, and is sunk
APD Colhoun, Shell hits 35, and is sunk
DMS Hopkins
DMS Boggs, Shell hits 40, and is sunk
DMS Elliot, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CL Sendai
DD Ariake
DD Hibiki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Inazuma
DD Fubuki

Allied Ships
AD Dixie, Shell hits 12, and is sunk

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Naval bombardment of Iwo Jima, at 63,53

Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
DD Ariake
DD Hibiki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Inazuma
DD Fubuki
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
BB Haruna

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

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TF 1054 encounters mine field at Makin (85,89)

Allied Ships
MSW Tanager

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Day Air attack on Matsuyama , at 60,42

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hangchow , at 51,39

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 10

Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
LB-30 Liberator: 6 damaged

Resources hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x LB-30 Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x LB-30 Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on South Seas Det. , at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 2
Beaufort I x 4
A-20B Boston x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 10
B-26B Marauder x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
52 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on 85th Naval Guard Unit, at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 5
Beaufort I x 6
A-20B Boston x 19
B-25C Mitchell x 34
B-26B Marauder x 46

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
210 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
11 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
24 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
8 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
46 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51765 troops, 577 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 1159

Defending force 48510 troops, 259 guns, 586 vehicles, Assault Value = 620

Allied ground losses:
128 casualties reported

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:22 am

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/09/42

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TF 1054 encounters mine field at Makin (85,89)

Allied Ships
MSW Tanager

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TF 1054 encounters mine field at Makin (85,89)

Allied Ships
MSW Tanager

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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 12
Beaufort V-IX x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on South Seas Det. , at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 7
Beaufort I x 12
A-20B Boston x 21
B-25C Mitchell x 49
B-26B Marauder x 35

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
24 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
35 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51796 troops, 578 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 1160

Defending force 57465 troops, 326 guns, 586 vehicles, Assault Value = 914

Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 11488 troops, 157 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 914

Defending force 62646 troops, 578 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 1160

Allied max assault: 288 - adjusted assault: 40

Japanese max defense: 1206 - adjusted defense: 6629

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)

Japanese ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Vehicles lost 2

Allied ground losses:
949 casualties reported
Guns lost 21

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Ground combat at Nanning

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 190078 troops, 974 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 5217

Defending force 27245 troops, 169 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 505

Allied max assault: 5082 - adjusted assault: 3546

Japanese max defense: 358 - adjusted defense: 237

Allied assault odds: 14 to 1 (fort level 2)

Allied forces CAPTURE Nanning base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
872 casualties reported
Guns lost 53

Allied ground losses:
1376 casualties reported
Guns lost 38
Vehicles lost 1

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

leehunt27@bloomberg.net · Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:12 am

ALLIED COMMANDER, SEPTEMBER 1942:
Here's a few thoughts about the conduct of various forces in our game so far.

Positives:

Beaufort Level Bomber: In Nik's mod, while carrying torpedoes on Naval attack, the Beaufort is arguably the best anti-ship plane the Allies have.

Chinese Infantry: If you mass enough of them, the Chinese nationalists can make a dent in the Japanese army. "Never start a land war in Asia!" as they say, and the Chinese masses are there to remind the Japanese player to be on guard in Manchukuo and the coastal regions. Nanning has fallen recently and Alexandre is either reinforcing the port city of Pakhoi or evacuating his troops right now. Either way the Chinese give a solid contribution to the war effort.

C-47 Dakota: Arguably the most valuable piece of equipment in the whole game. Quite often you can get the heavy infantry in for a fight, but when you need to dispatch Aviation support or other troops and supplies immediately, these air transports can save the day and even a region.

Disappointments:

Mines-- I've laid hundreds of mines with my subs at key locations with little effect. They are probably not worth my time and effort and may be more of a psychological deterrent to the enemy. Though transport ships can be vulnerable to them, so perhaps mines are best laid defensively and are close to a waste of time offensively.

US air power: Still weak in late 1942. The Japanese Zero and its well trained pilot still dominates, and I'm losing planes at twice the rate of Alexandre. Hopefully I can assemble enough mass to gain superiority in key sectors and let the American industrial juggernaut make up for my mistakes so far. I have a mass of bombers at Port Moresby, but are they really making a difference pounding Japanese jungle units that are starving and wasting away from malaria? Also, without enough long range fighters, is an early bombing campaign of the Japanese mainland viable?

Ok that's all for now. More to come. Hopefully Nikademus you are reading this and assessing the Mod- but so far the Mod is great and very realistic!!!

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:38 pm

The Emperor is censoring my comments. Combat report is here....

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/10/42

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TF 1054 encounters mine field at Makin (85,89)

Allied Ships
MSW Tanager

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TF 1029 encounters mine field at Marcus Island (75,56)

Allied Ships
DMS Hopkins

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Sub attack near Makin at 85,89

Japanese Ships
SS I-17

Allied Ships
MSW Tanager, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 12
Beaufort V-IX x 8

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
1 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 6
Blenheim IF x 6
Blenheim IV x 27
Wellington III x 12
Beaufort V-IX x 12
P-40B Tomahawk x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-15 Babs: 1 destroyed

Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 10000 feet
6 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
6 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on South Seas Det. , at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 5
Beaufort I x 6
A-20B Boston x 11
B-25C Mitchell x 43
B-26B Marauder x 40

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
34 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
8 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
40 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 2
Beaufort I x 4
A-20B Boston x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 9
B-26B Marauder x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
4 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
15 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 64,48

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 120

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed, 18 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 38,38

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 6
Beaufort V-IX x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Komeyama Maru
AP Giyu Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 59,50

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
MSW Kyo Maru #5

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 38,39

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 17
Beaufort I x 13
Beaufort V-IX x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Taganoura Maru, Torpedo hits 1
AP Koshu Maru #2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Hachimanzan Maru
PG Okuyo Maru

Japanese ground losses:
71 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51688 troops, 574 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 1154

Defending force 55999 troops, 292 guns, 587 vehicles, Assault Value = 811

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:09 am

Second bombardment run worked better, despite PT boat opposition. Eight planes were destroyed but damage to the installations was fairly light

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/11/42

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TF 1045 encounters mine field at Marcus Island (75,56)

Allied Ships
PG Moa
PG Kiwi
PG Tui

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CL Sendai
DD Ariake
DD Hibiki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Inazuma
DD Fubuki

Allied Ships
PT PT-20
PT PT-21
PT PT-22
PT PT-23
PT PT-24
PT PT-25
PT PT-26
PT PT-27
PT PT-29
PT PT-30
PT PT-44
PT PT-45

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Naval bombardment of Iwo Jima, at 63,53

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina: 2 destroyed
SBD Dauntless: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
DD Ariake
DD Hibiki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Inazuma
DD Fubuki
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
BB Haruna

Allied ground losses:
469 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Vehicles lost 8

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 61

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TF 1055 encounters mine field at Marcus Island (75,56)

Allied Ships
MSW Kingfisher

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported

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TF 1080 encounters mine field at Marcus Island (75,56)

Allied Ships
MSW Skylark
DMS Hopkins
MSW Starling
DD Laffey, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on South Seas Det. , at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 7
Beaufort I x 10
A-20B Boston x 22
B-25C Mitchell x 42
B-26B Marauder x 39

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
76 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
24 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
9 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
24 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
6 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
15 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51701 troops, 574 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 1157

Defending force 56147 troops, 302 guns, 590 vehicles, Assault Value = 817

Allied ground losses:
61 casualties reported

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:06 pm

A convoy battle is underway in Nanning. Japanese ships are coming from Haiphong and then returning. At least two AP sunk by Beauforts flying from Nanning, but the IJAAF attacked the base destroying 11 planes in the ground and shooting down 5 Hurricanes, losing one Oscar and 3 bombers. The purpose of Japanese naval activity in the area is unkown to the enemy, according to this recently intercepted message

"hey Alexandre,

We'll see how the PT Boats survive the IJN "Iwo Express." I hope they do
survive! Can't tell if you are putting more troops into Pakhoi or pulling
out..."

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/12/42

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TF 1055 encounters mine field at Marcus Island (75,56)

Allied Ships
MSW Kingfisher

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Day Air attack on Nanning , at 40,38

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 38
Ki-21 Sally x 54
Ki-48 Lily x 20
Ki-15 Babs x 2

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 16 damaged
Ki-48 Lily: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 7 destroyed
Beaufort V-IX: 1 destroyed
Beaufort I: 3 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
280 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
10 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
24 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
9 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on South Seas Det. , at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 5
Beaufort I x 9
A-20B Boston x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 33
B-26B Marauder x 27

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
60 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
27 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
27 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 2
Beaufort I x 3
A-20B Boston x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 14
B-26B Marauder x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
15 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Pakhoi at 39,39

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 6
Beaufort I x 9
Beaufort V-IX x 3

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort I: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Kaishi Maru
AP Kaimyo Maru
AP Komeyama Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Baker Island at 94,92

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 31

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Fairfield City

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G3M Nell bombing at 15000 feet
9 x G3M Nell bombing at 15000 feet
9 x G3M Nell bombing at 15000 feet
9 x G3M Nell bombing at 15000 feet

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51705 troops, 572 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 1159

Defending force 56075 troops, 306 guns, 588 vehicles, Assault Value = 819

Allied ground losses:
88 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36399 troops, 298 guns, 462 vehicles, Assault Value = 819

Defending force 62569 troops, 572 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 1159

Japanese ground losses:
164 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 12:49 am

-The air battle over Nanning Haiphong is becoming more intense. The enemy brought some P-40´s to help the Hurricanes and restored the air balance. His fighters shot down 27 of our planes against 22 losses, however, the enemy lost more 8 planes in the ground, so the day action resulted in a draw. One Japanese ship was sunk in Haiphong

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/13/42

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Day Air attack on Nanning , at 40,38

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 37
Ki-21 Sally x 38
Ki-48 Lily x 20
Ki-15 Babs x 3

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 17
P-40B Tomahawk x 20
Hurricane IIc x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 15 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-21 Sally: 4 destroyed, 18 damaged
Ki-48 Lily: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-15 Babs: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 4 destroyed, 9 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 2 destroyed, 16 damaged
Hurricane IIc: 6 destroyed, 3 damaged
Beaufort V-IX: 2 destroyed
Beaufort I: 2 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
19 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
11 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Nanning , at 40,38

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 23
Ki-49 Helen x 18

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 13
P-40B Tomahawk x 14
Hurricane IIc x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 12 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 6 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 2 damaged
Hurricane IIc: 1 damaged

Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
10 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on South Seas Det. , at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
Kittyhawk I x 11
Beaufort I x 3
A-20B Boston x 13
B-25C Mitchell x 21
B-26B Marauder x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 4
Beaufort I x 12
A-20B Boston x 13
B-25C Mitchell x 36
B-26B Marauder x 47

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
9 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
27 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
47 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 124th IJN Base Force, at 39,39

Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 20

Allied aircraft losses
LB-30 Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
76 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x LB-30 Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Haiphong at 37,38

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 6
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 9

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 5
Beaufort I x 3
Beaufort V-IX x 3
P-40B Tomahawk x 17
Hurricane IIc x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 1 damaged
Hurricane IIc: 2 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Baker Island at 94,92

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 36

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD John D. Edwards
DD John D. Ford
AK Birminghan City, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G3M Nell bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G3M Nell bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G3M Nell bombing at 15000 feet
9 x G3M Nell bombing at 15000 feet
9 x G3M Nell bombing at 15000 feet
9 x G3M Nell bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Haiphong at 37,38

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 8
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 7
Beaufort I x 3
P-40B Tomahawk x 9
Hurricane IIc x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 1 destroyed
Beaufort I: 2 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 1 damaged
Hurricane IIc: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Kinu

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51603 troops, 572 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 1154

Defending force 56102 troops, 310 guns, 589 vehicles, Assault Value = 822

Allied ground losses:
68 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36476 troops, 302 guns, 461 vehicles, Assault Value = 822

Defending force 62407 troops, 572 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 1154

Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Ground combat at Pakhoi

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 175210 troops, 934 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5097

Defending force 6725 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 54

Japanese ground losses:
199 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Buna

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2976 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 78

Defending force 4661 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 112

leehunt27@bloomberg.net · Sun Nov 26, 2006 2:13 am

ALLIED COMMANDER UPDATE, LATE SEPTEMBER, 1942
 
Looks like the Chinese will have a port on the Pacific ocean, as Chiang Kai-Shek's armies pour from Nanning into Pakhoi.  Japanese transports desparately try to evacuate the bravely fleeing Imperial troops before the Chinese get their revenge.  Soon American submarines will be able to use Pakhoi as a wolfpack base for operations against Japanese convoys in the South China Sea.
 
Attrition in the air war continues, hopefully the recent ratio of 1-1 losses will continue and control of the air will gradually cede to the Allies.  Meanwhile American ships unload massive quantities of sunbathing lotion and crates of beer to bored US Marines diggin in on Iwo Jima...

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:47 pm

-IJN annouced that two infantry brigades were evacuated from Pakhoi. The enemy suffered heavy losses in their useless attempt to prevent us from achieving our objective. The last bombardment round on Iwo Jima was a half success. Four PT boats were sunk but one of our DD´s hit one of our own mines....[&:]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/14/42

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TF 1080 encounters mine field at Marcus Island (75,56)

Allied Ships
MSW Kingfisher
MSW Starling
MSW Skylark
DMS Hopkins
PG Moa

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TF 43 encounters mine field at Iwo Jima (63,53)

Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo, Mine hits 1, on fire

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CL Sendai
DD Takanami
DD Natsugumo, on fire
DD Yamakaze
DD Ariake, Shell hits 1
DD Hibiki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Inazuma
DD Fubuki

Allied Ships
PT PT-20
PT PT-21
PT PT-22
PT PT-23
PT PT-24
PT PT-25
PT PT-26
PT PT-27, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
PT PT-29, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT PT-30
PT PT-44, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
PT PT-45, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

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Naval bombardment of Iwo Jima, at 63,53

Japanese Ships
DD Fubuki
DD Inazuma
DD Ikazuchi
DD Hibiki
DD Ariake
DD Yamakaze
DD Takanami
CL Sendai
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami
CA Ashigara
BB Haruna

Allied ground losses:
413 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Vehicles lost 4

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TF 1080 encounters mine field at Marcus Island (75,56)

Allied Ships
MSW Kingfisher
MSW Starling
MSW Skylark
DMS Hopkins
PG Moa, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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TF 91 encounters mine field at Rangoon (29,34)

Japanese Ships
MSW Senyu Maru #2
MSW Seki Maru

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Day Air attack on TF, near Pakhoi at 39,39

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 8
Beaufort V-IX x 3
P-40B Tomahawk x 5

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V-IX: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
MSW Shanan Maru #16

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort V-IX launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Pakhoi at 39,39

Allied aircraft
Beaufort V-IX x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V-IX: 1 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufort V-IX launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Haiphong at 37,38

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 21
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 4

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 17
Beaufort I x 5
Beaufort V-IX x 11
P-40B Tomahawk x 12
Hurricane IIc x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
Beaufort I: 1 damaged
Beaufort V-IX: 3 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 2 destroyed, 6 damaged
Hurricane IIc: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Beaufort V-IX launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Beaufort V-IX launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 38,39

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 16
Beaufort V-IX x 6
P-40B Tomahawk x 16
Hurricane IIc x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Nihonkai Maru
PG Okuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Beaufort V-IX launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Beaufort V-IX launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Haiphong at 37,38

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 13
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 6
Beaufort V-IX x 3
P-40B Tomahawk x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 3 damaged
Beaufort V-IX: 3 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shigure

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort V-IX launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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ASW attack at 64,48

Japanese Ships
DD Fubuki
DD Inazuma
DD Ikazuchi
DD Hibiki
DD Ariake
DD Yamakaze
DD Takanami
CL Sendai

Allied Ships
SS Grenadier

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51528 troops, 572 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 1152

Defending force 56153 troops, 314 guns, 589 vehicles, Assault Value = 831

Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36617 troops, 303 guns, 461 vehicles, Assault Value = 831

Defending force 62292 troops, 572 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 1152

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Ground combat at Pakhoi

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 182149 troops, 960 guns, 65 vehicles, Assault Value = 5109

Defending force 4446 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 46

Allied max assault: 4839 - adjusted assault: 1304

Japanese max defense: 40 - adjusted defense: 23

Allied assault odds: 56 to 1 (fort level 1)

Allied forces CAPTURE Pakhoi base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
3768 casualties reported
Guns lost 17

Allied ground losses:
224 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Ground combat at Buna

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2948 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 427

Defending force 4701 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 112

leehunt27@bloomberg.net · Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:55 pm

...in all fairness, i think during the Iwo Jima bombardment run that the destroyer in question hit an American mine. I laid a zillion of them during the invasion in anticipation of an unfriendly return of Japanese forces...

p.s. NIMITZ TO JAPANESE COMMANDER: "We commend you on your successful evacuation of two infantry brigades from Pakhoi. May we wish you success on many more such evacuations, might we mention Mandalay as a potential site for future successes?"

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 12:10 am

-Unfortunately, one base force in Pakhoi was anihilated before the Tokyo express could evacuate it. Enemy troops disembarked in Namlea. Our Nells attacked the enemy ships, sinking one of them and damaging two warships

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/15/42

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TF 1003 encounters mine field at Namlea (38,73)

Allied Ships
PT PT-121, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Naval bombardment of Namlea, at 38,73

Allied Ships
DD Cushing
DD Mahan
DD Mustin
CL Leander
CL Achilles

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

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TF 1012 encounters mine field at Namlea (38,73)

TF 1012 troops unloading over beach at Namlea, 38,73

Allied ground losses:
1064 casualties reported

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TF 1012 encounters mine field at Namlea (38,73)

TF 1012 troops unloading over beach at Namlea, 38,73

Allied Ships
DMS Trevor

Allied ground losses:
808 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Nagaoka , at 66,41

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on South Seas Det. , at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 9
Beaufort I x 14
A-20B Boston x 24
B-25C Mitchell x 61
B-26B Marauder x 49

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
127 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
42 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
9 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
36 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
5 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
13 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Haiphong at 37,38

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 23
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 6

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 26
Beaufort I x 6
Beaufort V-IX x 10
P-40B Tomahawk x 32
Hurricane IIc x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 4 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 2 destroyed, 18 damaged
Beaufort I: 5 damaged
Beaufort V-IX: 1 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 5 destroyed, 11 damaged
Hurricane IIc: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
DD Isokaze
CL Abukuma

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Beaufort V-IX launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Beaufort V-IX bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Namlea at 38,73

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M Nell x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 9 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Tucker, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Steel Traveler, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Empire Lough, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DMS Trevor, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Namlea at 38,73

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Naval bombardment of Namlea, at 38,73

Allied Ships
DD Cushing
DD Mahan
DD Mustin
CL Leander, on fire
CL Achilles

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 2

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51459 troops, 567 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 1153

Defending force 59676 troops, 315 guns, 588 vehicles, Assault Value = 839

Allied ground losses:
76 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36620 troops, 304 guns, 460 vehicles, Assault Value = 839

Defending force 62213 troops, 567 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 1153

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Ground combat at Pakhoi

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 181500 troops, 943 guns, 64 vehicles, Assault Value = 5095

Defending force 2637 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 30

Allied max assault: 9684 - adjusted assault: 3932

Japanese max defense: 25 - adjusted defense: 3

Allied assault odds: 1310 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
2604 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
285 casualties reported
Guns lost 8

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Ground combat at Buna

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2948 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 539

Defending force 4506 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 109

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:05 am

-Japanese mainland attacked again. Namlea falls, bad weather prevented our Nells from doing more damage to invasion fleet.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/16/42

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TF 1012 encounters mine field at Namlea (38,73)

TF 1012 troops unloading over beach at Namlea, 38,73

Allied Ships
DMS Zane

Allied ground losses:
554 casualties reported

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TF 1012 encounters mine field at Namlea (38,73)

TF 1012 troops unloading over beach at Namlea, 38,73

Allied ground losses:
213 casualties reported

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Sub attack at 64,48

Japanese Ships
DD Yunagi
DD Oite
DD Mochizuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Uzuki
CVL Zuiho
CVL Ryujo

Allied Ships
SS Triton

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Day Air attack on Matsuyama , at 60,42

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 9
B-24D Liberator x 33

No Allied losses

Mitsubishi Engines hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
21 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-17C Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on South Seas Det. , at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
Beaufort I x 3
A-20B Boston x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 24
B-26B Marauder x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
11 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 55,90

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 7
Beaufort I x 9
A-20B Boston x 17
B-25C Mitchell x 31
B-26B Marauder x 34

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufort I bombing at 8000 feet
11 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
24 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 8000 feet
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
34 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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ASW attack at 64,48

Japanese Ships
DD Fubuki
DD Inazuma
DD Ikazuchi
DD Hibiki
DD Ariake
DD Yamakaze
DD Takanami

Allied Ships
SS Triton

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51407 troops, 564 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 1151

Defending force 74559 troops, 490 guns, 589 vehicles, Assault Value = 1190

Allied ground losses:
123 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36744 troops, 308 guns, 461 vehicles, Assault Value = 1190

Defending force 62111 troops, 564 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 1151

Japanese ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

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Ground combat at 50,31

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 92264 troops, 628 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2911

Defending force 46885 troops, 541 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 978

Allied max assault: 2864 - adjusted assault: 820

Japanese max defense: 1023 - adjusted defense: 1031

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
1039 casualties reported
Guns lost 52

Allied ground losses:
2820 casualties reported
Guns lost 101

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Ground combat at Namlea

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13618 troops, 109 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 319

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Allied max assault: 166 - adjusted assault: 74

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 74 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Namlea base !!!

Bombur · Post by **Bombur** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:09 am

ORIGINAL: leehunt27@bloomberg.net

...in all fairness, i think during the Iwo Jima bombardment run that the destroyer in question hit an American mine. I laid a zillion of them during the invasion in anticipation of an unfriendly return of Japanese forces...

-Right but the game told that the ship hit a Type88 mine...

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