Since the fall of Pago-Pago on the 20th of May, I have been trying to reorganize my forces for the assault on New Zealand. What I have found is interesting...
My Infantry have been mangled by the Marines at Pago-Pago!
1. I have three Inf Div at 50% strength: 2nd, 4th, and 56th are on Pago-Pago and to be brough up to strength they will have to be transported to Noumea.
2. I have one ID at 60%: 5th.
3. The only intact Div is the 55th at Noumea. It is in good shape--82 of 97.
4. My Regiments/Brigades are in better shape:
---South Seas Force is at 75 of 97
---11th Ind Brigade is at 51 of 51
---9th Ind Brigade is at 41 of 51
---5th/6th Ind Brigades are at Suva and Canton sitting in garrision duty and rebuilding...
This effectively gives me the following Infantry units for Phase One of Operation Typhoon: 55th ID, 5th ID, South Seas Force, 11th Ind Brigade, and 9th Ind Brigade--Total is about 1400 Assault Points. This SHOULD be enough to capture the South island--Chrstchurch and Dunedin.
I will add the following Engineering units:
1. 4th, 21st, 23rd Enginering Regiments
2. 24th Special Base Force
3. 3 smaller IJA/IJN BF
4. 13th Base Force
Armor/Artillery:
1. 8th Tk Regiment
2. 5th/14th Mortar Btns
Headquarter Units:
1. 3rd Fleet with Vice-Adm Takahashi
2. 11th Air Fleet with Vice-Adm Tsukahara
3. 16th Army with Mag-Gen Mabuchi
4. 3rd Air Army with Lt. Gen Sugawara
Air Power to be deployed (Total Strength about 350 aircraft):
1. 4 Daitai of Zeros
2. 6 Daitai of Bettys
3. 3 Sentai of Helens
This SHOULD easily be enough to take the South Island. By the time it has fallen, I should have rebuild Inf Div awaiting deployment from Noumea so I can take the Northern Isalnd. I expect to find the 1st Marine Division there...
Do you think I can destroy ANOTHER Marine Division???!!! [:D][:D][:D]
It is currently the 23rd of May. Operation Typhoon shall commence about the 15th of June...
From Here It SEEMS Like an Eternity...Imperial Japan's Thoughts
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5th Phase Plans
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RE: 5th Phase Plans
Hmmm... it seems that maybe Cap has been spending too much time on his AAR and not enough time considering his game moves... perhaps a lesson to us all?
On another note: where will M&M Airlines operate from if New Zealand falls?
On another note: where will M&M Airlines operate from if New Zealand falls?
fair winds,
Brad
Brad
RE: 5th Phase Plans
It is exciting to see a new reader who is also comparing the AARs. I have heard that Capt Mandrake's is a masterpiece to read and participate in! Alas...I am a poor creator and TOO boring! [>:]
The M&M comment would have made no sense until recently. I have been reading the Voyages of the Hibiki by Cuttlefish and gotten some twisted insight into Mandrake's AAR! I cannot wait to get a shot at going through it.
The M&M comment would have made no sense until recently. I have been reading the Voyages of the Hibiki by Cuttlefish and gotten some twisted insight into Mandrake's AAR! I cannot wait to get a shot at going through it.
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USSAmerica
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RE: 5th Phase Plans
Hey John, looks like you're putting in some late hours. [:D]
M&M has become a multinational (multi-AAR) corporation. Take a look at Mandrake's previous AAR from a team game to get an idea of his warped and extremely creative sense of humor: http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=861689
Bring some popcorn and a few hours to kill reading, laughing, and probably also learning some strategy. [&o]
M&M has become a multinational (multi-AAR) corporation. Take a look at Mandrake's previous AAR from a team game to get an idea of his warped and extremely creative sense of humor: http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=861689
Bring some popcorn and a few hours to kill reading, laughing, and probably also learning some strategy. [&o]
Mike
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"They need more rum punch" - Me
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Operation Typhoon Operational Orders
Operational Planning
Operation Typhoon
Date: 23 May 1942
From: C-in-C Combined Fleet, Adm Yamamoto Isoroku
To: C-in-C 3rd Fleet, C-in-C 16th Army, C-in-C 11th Air Fleet
As you know due to the Battle of Pago-Pago, this operation was moved from a May launch point to June. Captain Kuroshima Kameto has developed this plan and has the highest hopes for its execution and success. You are hereby ordered to move from theoretical planning for the invasion of New Zealand (Operation Typhoon) to concrete operational execution.
The following units will be at your disposal:
Naval Support:
KB-1 (Akagi, Kaga, Soryu—207 Aircraft) and escorts
KB-2 (Shokaku, Zuikaku, Shoho, Zuiho—204 Aircraft) and escorts
KB-3 (Junyo, Hiyo, Ryujo—150 Aircraft) and escorts
Close Cover Force (to be built around 3BB and escorts)
In a change from the earlier issuance of this order, please note that several of these carriers are in need of yard maintenance due to the extended Pago-Pago Operation. Please use KB-1 in a support role since they have all incurred serious operational damage.
Be [/b]advised that Signals Intelligence as well as Glen Recon planes have spotted significant American naval units moving westwards towards New Zealand in the previous 10 days. Tentative strength is estimated at 2-3 Fleet carriers, several battleships plus support units. Take appropriate measures to plan for and destroy these units!
Air Support:
4 Daitai of Zero (108 planes)
5 Daitai of Betty (135 planes)
2 Sentai of Helen (76 planes)
The Helen bombers shall be embarked onto transports to be landed at the target hex (Dunedin, NZ). The Zeros shall fly from Norfolk Island once Dunedin has been captured. The Bettys shall arrive from Noumea.
All these unit have seen significant combat recently at Pago-Pago and are well-rested. They are among the premier pilots of the Japan.
Ground Support:
5th and 55th Infantry Divisions
South Seas Detachment, 9th Independent Brigade, 11th Independent Brigade
2 Large Base Force
3 IJN/A Base Force
3 Engineering Regiments
2 Artillery Regiments
1 Tank Regiment
Additional forces, in the form of 3 Infantry Divisions, shall become available to you once they have recovered their strength at Noumea from the extensive losses incurred at Pago-Pago.
Operational Goals:
1. Capture South New Zealand Island
You will make your initial landing at Dunedin and then drive north towards Christchurch. In landing here, you should not come under close-range aerial attack but from Christchurch.
2. Capture North New Zealand Island
3. Destroy any and all shipping within ports and adjacent area
As already mentioned, the destruction of significant portions of the American Fleet is a pre-eminent goal. If the opportunity presents itself, it is your PRIMARY objective.
The initial Operation shall commence in the following Phases:
Phase One--D-21
21 SS (7 being Glen-equipped) shall depart Noumea on or about June 10th. These SS shall do an initial Recon of area and direct KB TF towards any shipping that is spotted.
Phase Two--D-18--KB-1, Close Cover TF, a fueling TF, and 3 Invasion TF shall depart Noumea and take SE course to bring them to the target from due east.
Phase Three--D-10--KB-2&3 with a refueling TF shall depart Noumea and position itself between Australia and New Zealand. This should be done as if to appear to be a RAIDING Mission to deceive the Allies of our true intention.
Phase Four--D-Day set as July 1, 1942--Landings shall commence with the 2 Infantry Divisions, the South Seas Force, all the Engineers, and Artillery. Remaining TF will wait to offload pending situation.
After capturing initial objective, 16th Army shall then advance northwards to capture Christchurch by land.
Resistance at Dunedin is expected to be made up of the Port CD unit, an Infantry Brigade, and 1-2 base force support units.
Be aware that as you begin execution of this plan, C-in-C 14th Army will concurrently launch Operation Southern Wind (the capture of NW Australia). His Operational Order shall be issued within days.
The eyes of the Empire are upon you!
Adm. Yamamoto Isoroku
Operation Typhoon
Date: 23 May 1942
From: C-in-C Combined Fleet, Adm Yamamoto Isoroku
To: C-in-C 3rd Fleet, C-in-C 16th Army, C-in-C 11th Air Fleet
As you know due to the Battle of Pago-Pago, this operation was moved from a May launch point to June. Captain Kuroshima Kameto has developed this plan and has the highest hopes for its execution and success. You are hereby ordered to move from theoretical planning for the invasion of New Zealand (Operation Typhoon) to concrete operational execution.
The following units will be at your disposal:
Naval Support:
KB-1 (Akagi, Kaga, Soryu—207 Aircraft) and escorts
KB-2 (Shokaku, Zuikaku, Shoho, Zuiho—204 Aircraft) and escorts
KB-3 (Junyo, Hiyo, Ryujo—150 Aircraft) and escorts
Close Cover Force (to be built around 3BB and escorts)
In a change from the earlier issuance of this order, please note that several of these carriers are in need of yard maintenance due to the extended Pago-Pago Operation. Please use KB-1 in a support role since they have all incurred serious operational damage.
Be [/b]advised that Signals Intelligence as well as Glen Recon planes have spotted significant American naval units moving westwards towards New Zealand in the previous 10 days. Tentative strength is estimated at 2-3 Fleet carriers, several battleships plus support units. Take appropriate measures to plan for and destroy these units!
Air Support:
4 Daitai of Zero (108 planes)
5 Daitai of Betty (135 planes)
2 Sentai of Helen (76 planes)
The Helen bombers shall be embarked onto transports to be landed at the target hex (Dunedin, NZ). The Zeros shall fly from Norfolk Island once Dunedin has been captured. The Bettys shall arrive from Noumea.
All these unit have seen significant combat recently at Pago-Pago and are well-rested. They are among the premier pilots of the Japan.
Ground Support:
5th and 55th Infantry Divisions
South Seas Detachment, 9th Independent Brigade, 11th Independent Brigade
2 Large Base Force
3 IJN/A Base Force
3 Engineering Regiments
2 Artillery Regiments
1 Tank Regiment
Additional forces, in the form of 3 Infantry Divisions, shall become available to you once they have recovered their strength at Noumea from the extensive losses incurred at Pago-Pago.
Operational Goals:
1. Capture South New Zealand Island
You will make your initial landing at Dunedin and then drive north towards Christchurch. In landing here, you should not come under close-range aerial attack but from Christchurch.
2. Capture North New Zealand Island
3. Destroy any and all shipping within ports and adjacent area
As already mentioned, the destruction of significant portions of the American Fleet is a pre-eminent goal. If the opportunity presents itself, it is your PRIMARY objective.
The initial Operation shall commence in the following Phases:
Phase One--D-21
21 SS (7 being Glen-equipped) shall depart Noumea on or about June 10th. These SS shall do an initial Recon of area and direct KB TF towards any shipping that is spotted.
Phase Two--D-18--KB-1, Close Cover TF, a fueling TF, and 3 Invasion TF shall depart Noumea and take SE course to bring them to the target from due east.
Phase Three--D-10--KB-2&3 with a refueling TF shall depart Noumea and position itself between Australia and New Zealand. This should be done as if to appear to be a RAIDING Mission to deceive the Allies of our true intention.
Phase Four--D-Day set as July 1, 1942--Landings shall commence with the 2 Infantry Divisions, the South Seas Force, all the Engineers, and Artillery. Remaining TF will wait to offload pending situation.
After capturing initial objective, 16th Army shall then advance northwards to capture Christchurch by land.
Resistance at Dunedin is expected to be made up of the Port CD unit, an Infantry Brigade, and 1-2 base force support units.
Be aware that as you begin execution of this plan, C-in-C 14th Army will concurrently launch Operation Southern Wind (the capture of NW Australia). His Operational Order shall be issued within days.
The eyes of the Empire are upon you!
Adm. Yamamoto Isoroku
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Operation Southern Wind Operational Orders
Operational Planning
Operation Southern Wind
Date: 23 May 1942
From: C-in-C Combined Fleet, Adm Yamamoto Isoroku
To: C-in-C 3rd Fleet, C-in-C 15th Army, C-in-C 5th Air Army
The Imperial Staff has directed that you be tasked with the invasion and occupation of NW Australia (Perth, Broome, Darwin, Alice Springs and all points in between). The objective shall be the complete destruction of all troops stationed within this area. You shall conduct the operation as a giant pincers movement by blocking the enemy forces SE of Darwin and then the occupation of Perth with subsequent operations northward into the Broome area.
The following units will be at your disposal:
Naval Support:
KB-4 CVE Hosho, CVE Taiyo, CVE Unyo, CS Mizuho, and 7DD---67 Planes and 16 FP
Close Cover Force 2BB, 4CA, 1CL, 7DD
You will be short on aerial support but it is hoped that the element of surprise and Operation Typhoon to your east shall draw away any major Allied air and sea units.
Air Support:
2 Daitai of Zeros
3 Sentai of Oscars
3 Sentai of Helens
1 Daitai of Betty
3 Sentai of Tina Transports
These planes shall operate out of Timor and Babo, NG and distract the enemy as to your intentions.
Ground Support:
Perth Invasion Force:
Imperial Guards, 16th, and 48th Infantry Divisions
65th Brigade
Both Parachute Regiments
2 Artillery Regiments
2 Aviation Regiments
4 IJN/A Base Force
3 Engineering Regiments
2 Artillery Regiments
1 Tank Regiment
This force shall land on the beaches 240 miles North of Perth.
Darwin Blockading Force:
38th Infantry Division
4th, 35th and 65th Infantry Brigades
4 Construction Battalions
You shall land this Force on the beaches SE of Darwin and drive to cut the road (approximately 60 miles) leading from Darwin to Alice Springs and Townsville.
Operational Goals:
Phase One[/b] On or about July 5, 1942, land and then drive south to capture Perth. Once Perth is captured, move that force northwards to cutoff Allied units and drive on Broome.
Phase Two[/b] On or about July 15, 1942, cut off Allied withdrawing units from Darwin region.
Phase Three [/b]From Perth, use Tina transport planes and Paratroopers to capture Alice Spring.
Phase Four [/b]This shall isolate the Allied forces and you may reduce them at your leisure.
Notes[/b]
The enemy should be thoroughly distracted with the commencement of Operation Typhoon on July 1st. You are to rely upon surprise and speed for your operation to be a success.
Banzai!
Adm. Yamamoto Isoroku
Operation Southern Wind
Date: 23 May 1942
From: C-in-C Combined Fleet, Adm Yamamoto Isoroku
To: C-in-C 3rd Fleet, C-in-C 15th Army, C-in-C 5th Air Army
The Imperial Staff has directed that you be tasked with the invasion and occupation of NW Australia (Perth, Broome, Darwin, Alice Springs and all points in between). The objective shall be the complete destruction of all troops stationed within this area. You shall conduct the operation as a giant pincers movement by blocking the enemy forces SE of Darwin and then the occupation of Perth with subsequent operations northward into the Broome area.
The following units will be at your disposal:
Naval Support:
KB-4 CVE Hosho, CVE Taiyo, CVE Unyo, CS Mizuho, and 7DD---67 Planes and 16 FP
Close Cover Force 2BB, 4CA, 1CL, 7DD
You will be short on aerial support but it is hoped that the element of surprise and Operation Typhoon to your east shall draw away any major Allied air and sea units.
Air Support:
2 Daitai of Zeros
3 Sentai of Oscars
3 Sentai of Helens
1 Daitai of Betty
3 Sentai of Tina Transports
These planes shall operate out of Timor and Babo, NG and distract the enemy as to your intentions.
Ground Support:
Perth Invasion Force:
Imperial Guards, 16th, and 48th Infantry Divisions
65th Brigade
Both Parachute Regiments
2 Artillery Regiments
2 Aviation Regiments
4 IJN/A Base Force
3 Engineering Regiments
2 Artillery Regiments
1 Tank Regiment
This force shall land on the beaches 240 miles North of Perth.
Darwin Blockading Force:
38th Infantry Division
4th, 35th and 65th Infantry Brigades
4 Construction Battalions
You shall land this Force on the beaches SE of Darwin and drive to cut the road (approximately 60 miles) leading from Darwin to Alice Springs and Townsville.
Operational Goals:
Phase One[/b] On or about July 5, 1942, land and then drive south to capture Perth. Once Perth is captured, move that force northwards to cutoff Allied units and drive on Broome.
Phase Two[/b] On or about July 15, 1942, cut off Allied withdrawing units from Darwin region.
Phase Three [/b]From Perth, use Tina transport planes and Paratroopers to capture Alice Spring.
Phase Four [/b]This shall isolate the Allied forces and you may reduce them at your leisure.
Notes[/b]
The enemy should be thoroughly distracted with the commencement of Operation Typhoon on July 1st. You are to rely upon surprise and speed for your operation to be a success.
Banzai!
Adm. Yamamoto Isoroku
Member: Treaty, Reluctant Admiral and Between the Storms Mod Team.
Combat Report: May 21-24, 1942
Combat Report
May 21-24, 1942
After the bruising battle of Pago-Pago, things somewhat settle down as I prepare the joint offensives against New Zealand and NW Australia.
North Pacific
No activity.
Central Pacific
Midway B-17 raids every other day.
SE Pacific
I begin a massive air, land, and sea redeployment. Troops are being picked up at various locations and being shifted around. Planes are easiest to move so I do that within a day or two of activity and let them rest and rebuild their morale. Here are numbers of planes and locations of major ship units (I‘m also listed their air support number after notes):
New Caledonia 108 Zero, 90 Helen, 144 Betty, and 18 Mavis/Emily are spread around the 3 bases. KB-2, with most of the operational Combined Fleet, is resting here: Shokaku/Zuikaku/Soryu, 3BB, 5CA, 3CL, 28DD. KB-3 will arrive on the 25th and disband for R&R: Junyo/Hiyo and Ryujo. (A.S.--500)
Suva/Nandi 36 Zero, 54 Sally, and 63 Nells--This is my Reaction Force to anything they might pull while I’m in New Zealand. A reorganized KB-1 is resting and (hopefully) repairing in the port: Akagi/Kaga, Zuiho/Shoho, plus 3CA, 2CL, and 13DD. (A.S.--235)
Upolu Nothing (A.S.--60)
Tongatapu Nothing (A.S.--180) Will move one Aviation Regiment from here to P-P.
Pago-Pago 36 Oscars, 36 Lily, 27 Val, 27 Kate, and 9 Recon (A.S.--90)
Canton 12 Oscars, 27 Zero, 36 Sonia, 27 Kate, and 9 Recon (A.S.--120)
SS and ASW Action Things continue to be hot and heavy in this region. I have switched most of my planes to ASW Patrol and I have strong escorts moving the troops convoys around. My combined forces damage 2SS and sink SS Tautog during these four days. The Allies manage to put Torps into 2 AK.
NAVAL ACTION! My Glen-SS weren’t misleading me. The American Fleet has moved into New Zealand waters. On the 23rd, I spot three TFs moving northwards from Aukland. The lead one is a CA-CL-DD TF followed a couple of hexes later by a pair of CV TF (CV Saratoga definitely seen).
My Bettys and Zeros swarm over the Surface TF! An afternoon raid of 47 Zero and 54 Betty smash this group of ships. Combat Results: CAs San Francisco--6TT, Australia--2TT, Chicago--1TT, and CL Phoenix--1TT. For a loss of 4 Betty, I sink San Francisco!
Hoping for more on the 24th, my pilots are disappointed when the Allies withdraw and bad weather hampers search efforts--DARN!
I move a group of 6SS into the path of these ships returning to Auckland. We’ll see… Auckland itself has been mined pretty heavily over the last 2-3 weeks as well…
This is a good thing. Those cruisers cannot interfere with anything I do coming up and have a real chance of being trapped when my invasion begins. Could be some very good results…
Philippines
Continue moving troops from Manila to Koepang for Operation Southern Fury.
Land at Zamboanga and take it on the 24th.
Iliolo is the only Allied base left in the Philippines. It will serve as my pilot training target. There are two units sitting there, so there will no CHEATING taking place! Begin to beef up Cagayan to serve as the launching base for this training program.
NW Aussieland
Kai Island His planes from Darwin continue hitting this base every few days but do little damage.
Lautem and Amboina Occasional bombing raids hit here to no great effect.
Koepang Starting to get cramped from all the shipping dropping off troops. My opponents are noticing the build-up and have started the occasional raid here. I move two large Sentai of Oscars and the Tojo Daitai to provide CAP.
KB-4 (CVEs Hosho, Unyo, and Taiyo) is commerce raiding and getting intel on Perth. They sink a MSW on the 23rd as they round the NW corner of Aussieland.
Western DEI
Pretty quiet. Moving supply and fuel convoys to Koepang for future operations.
Burma
Akyab Bombers and Fighters from Rangoon continue everyday training missions to help bolster experience.
Mandalay Occasional raids but nothing of import.
Andaman Island Expanding a minefield here to cause havoc with the Royal Navy.
China
Yenen Large raids start again as we prepare to move against this city.
Chungking Nate notices a concentration of P-40/Chinese Ftrs here and performs two offensive sweeps involving 3 Zero Daitai. The fight is tough! In the aerial battles, a total of 32 Zeros (only 19 pilots though) for 50 Chinese and AVG planes. Not bad but we don’t need more large fighter losses. I am sure that the ALLIES can’t effort it EITHER!
Hanoi Two of the Zero Daitai move here and prepare to sweep southern Chinese bases where only Chinese fighters have been spotted.
[center]Totals for the Week:[/center]
Ships Sunk
Japanese 10 Total--3AK, 6AP, 1PC----All damaged from P-P Operation
Allied 4 Total--2 MSW, CA San Francisco, and SS Tautog
Aircraft Losses
Japanese 34 F, 4 B, 2 Recon---Total: 40 aircraft
Fighter losses are over China.
Allied 66 F and 5B---Total: 71 aircraft
Mainly China losses. YOUCH on the Fighter losses for them!
May 21-24, 1942
After the bruising battle of Pago-Pago, things somewhat settle down as I prepare the joint offensives against New Zealand and NW Australia.
North Pacific
No activity.
Central Pacific
Midway B-17 raids every other day.
SE Pacific
I begin a massive air, land, and sea redeployment. Troops are being picked up at various locations and being shifted around. Planes are easiest to move so I do that within a day or two of activity and let them rest and rebuild their morale. Here are numbers of planes and locations of major ship units (I‘m also listed their air support number after notes):
New Caledonia 108 Zero, 90 Helen, 144 Betty, and 18 Mavis/Emily are spread around the 3 bases. KB-2, with most of the operational Combined Fleet, is resting here: Shokaku/Zuikaku/Soryu, 3BB, 5CA, 3CL, 28DD. KB-3 will arrive on the 25th and disband for R&R: Junyo/Hiyo and Ryujo. (A.S.--500)
Suva/Nandi 36 Zero, 54 Sally, and 63 Nells--This is my Reaction Force to anything they might pull while I’m in New Zealand. A reorganized KB-1 is resting and (hopefully) repairing in the port: Akagi/Kaga, Zuiho/Shoho, plus 3CA, 2CL, and 13DD. (A.S.--235)
Upolu Nothing (A.S.--60)
Tongatapu Nothing (A.S.--180) Will move one Aviation Regiment from here to P-P.
Pago-Pago 36 Oscars, 36 Lily, 27 Val, 27 Kate, and 9 Recon (A.S.--90)
Canton 12 Oscars, 27 Zero, 36 Sonia, 27 Kate, and 9 Recon (A.S.--120)
SS and ASW Action Things continue to be hot and heavy in this region. I have switched most of my planes to ASW Patrol and I have strong escorts moving the troops convoys around. My combined forces damage 2SS and sink SS Tautog during these four days. The Allies manage to put Torps into 2 AK.
NAVAL ACTION! My Glen-SS weren’t misleading me. The American Fleet has moved into New Zealand waters. On the 23rd, I spot three TFs moving northwards from Aukland. The lead one is a CA-CL-DD TF followed a couple of hexes later by a pair of CV TF (CV Saratoga definitely seen).
My Bettys and Zeros swarm over the Surface TF! An afternoon raid of 47 Zero and 54 Betty smash this group of ships. Combat Results: CAs San Francisco--6TT, Australia--2TT, Chicago--1TT, and CL Phoenix--1TT. For a loss of 4 Betty, I sink San Francisco!
Hoping for more on the 24th, my pilots are disappointed when the Allies withdraw and bad weather hampers search efforts--DARN!
I move a group of 6SS into the path of these ships returning to Auckland. We’ll see… Auckland itself has been mined pretty heavily over the last 2-3 weeks as well…
This is a good thing. Those cruisers cannot interfere with anything I do coming up and have a real chance of being trapped when my invasion begins. Could be some very good results…
Philippines
Continue moving troops from Manila to Koepang for Operation Southern Fury.
Land at Zamboanga and take it on the 24th.
Iliolo is the only Allied base left in the Philippines. It will serve as my pilot training target. There are two units sitting there, so there will no CHEATING taking place! Begin to beef up Cagayan to serve as the launching base for this training program.
NW Aussieland
Kai Island His planes from Darwin continue hitting this base every few days but do little damage.
Lautem and Amboina Occasional bombing raids hit here to no great effect.
Koepang Starting to get cramped from all the shipping dropping off troops. My opponents are noticing the build-up and have started the occasional raid here. I move two large Sentai of Oscars and the Tojo Daitai to provide CAP.
KB-4 (CVEs Hosho, Unyo, and Taiyo) is commerce raiding and getting intel on Perth. They sink a MSW on the 23rd as they round the NW corner of Aussieland.
Western DEI
Pretty quiet. Moving supply and fuel convoys to Koepang for future operations.
Burma
Akyab Bombers and Fighters from Rangoon continue everyday training missions to help bolster experience.
Mandalay Occasional raids but nothing of import.
Andaman Island Expanding a minefield here to cause havoc with the Royal Navy.
China
Yenen Large raids start again as we prepare to move against this city.
Chungking Nate notices a concentration of P-40/Chinese Ftrs here and performs two offensive sweeps involving 3 Zero Daitai. The fight is tough! In the aerial battles, a total of 32 Zeros (only 19 pilots though) for 50 Chinese and AVG planes. Not bad but we don’t need more large fighter losses. I am sure that the ALLIES can’t effort it EITHER!
Hanoi Two of the Zero Daitai move here and prepare to sweep southern Chinese bases where only Chinese fighters have been spotted.
[center]Totals for the Week:[/center]
Ships Sunk
Japanese 10 Total--3AK, 6AP, 1PC----All damaged from P-P Operation
Allied 4 Total--2 MSW, CA San Francisco, and SS Tautog
Aircraft Losses
Japanese 34 F, 4 B, 2 Recon---Total: 40 aircraft
Fighter losses are over China.
Allied 66 F and 5B---Total: 71 aircraft
Mainly China losses. YOUCH on the Fighter losses for them!
Member: Treaty, Reluctant Admiral and Between the Storms Mod Team.
Combat Report: May 25-27, 1942
[font="times new roman"]Combat Report[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]May 25-27, 1942[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]North Pacific[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Everything quiet here.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Central Pacific[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Midway No Midway raids on these three days. I have become used to seeing the B-17s every other day…[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Palmyra Ro-68 is hit by land-based air on the 26th and sinks on the 27th. [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]SE Pacific[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Transport Shipping Massive numbers of AP/AK move between the Pago-Pago to Suva to Noumea lanes. I am gathering the ground forces for Operation Typhoon at Suva. Figure all troops will be in place by June 1st.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Naval Shipping I continue a complete reorganization of the Combined Fleet. My ships are TIRED and need maintenance! Here are my CVs and their Sys Damage numbers:[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Akagi[/font]
42[/font]43
[font="times new roman"]Kagi[/font]
46[font="times new roman"]47
[font="times new roman"]Soryu[/font]
50[/font]51
[font="times new roman"]Shokaku[/font]
54[/font]55
[font="times new roman"]Zuikaku[/font]
58[font="times new roman"]59
[font="times new roman"]Ryujo[/font]
62[font="times new roman"]63
[font="times new roman"]Junyo[/font]
66[/font]67
[font="times new roman"]Hiyo[/font]
70[/font]71
[font="times new roman"]Shoho[/font]
74[/font]75
[font="times new roman"]Zuiho[/font]
7879
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Normally I would send the majority of the Fleet home and do maintenance but MUST wait until Typhoon is finished. The CVs and Combined Fleet are being split between Suva and Noumea. Operational Reality has caused me to reorganize my Cvs into a slightly new arrangement of the KB TF:[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]KB-1 Akagi/Kaga/Soryu (69Z/69V/69K—207 Planes) with CAs Tone, Myoko, Haguro, CL Yubari, and 8 DD[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]KB-2 Shokaku/Zuikaku/Ryujo (77Z/48V/66K—191 Planes) with BC Hiei, CAs Chikuma, Chokai, CL Yura, and 8 DD[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]KB-3 Junyo/Hiyo/Shoho/Zuiho (70Z/34V/58K—162 Planes) with CAs Kumano, Suzuya, Takao, Ashigara and 7DD[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Norfolk Island I have moved 2 Chutai of Emily to this strategic location. My opponents do not like it! Two days in three see B-17 raids of about 36 4EB. I move a Daitai of Zeros there on the 26th and they manage to shot down 1 B-17 and damage 7 out of a 36 plane raid on the 27th.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]The AF here is only Size 1 (16%) and I want it moved to Size 2 before the Operation. Send two complete Engineering Regiments and 2 IJN BF there with 10,000 supply. These two convoys should arrive on the 28th. I expect 10-12 days worth of work to get the AF up to where I want it.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]ASW and SS Operations[/font]
[font="times new roman"]My increased aerial ASW missions result in many more SS contacts and attacks. Don’t score any hits but my opponents realize what I am doing. Additionally, my ASW TF damage two more Allied SS over there three days. More importantly, I don’t have a single troop transport hit during these days.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]US NAVY SPOTTED! Add to the Saratoga a definite spotting of the USS Hornet at Wellington on the 27th. I am counting on at least 3 Allied CV for opposition to Operation Typhoon.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Philippines[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Zamboanga Capture this town on the 25th.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Iloio Begin daily raids of this base for my pilot training training.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]NW Australia[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]KB-4 CVEs Hosho, Unyo, and Taiyo (5Z/18V/41K) with CS Mizuho, AV Kiyokawa Maru (14 Jakes/14 Alfs) and 7DD does a RECON MISSION of Perth. An intrepid Alf pilot flies over the target of Operation Southern Wind and finds the following: Port 6, AF 5, 4 Units (6500 men), 25 guns, 12 AFV, 15 ships in port, and 8F/26B/29Aux for aircraft. Though Southern Wind won’t start for a month, this provides invaluable information.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Imperial HQ will now forecast resistance at Perth to be 1 Inf Div, 1 Brigade, 1 CD Unit, and 1 large BF—25,000 troops.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Kai and Lautem The Allies continue regular bombing raids here.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Koepang The bustling port and AF of Koepang is recon’d everyday. The port expends to 5 on the 26th and the AF is about to go up to 5 very soon. I have 200 planes here (70F and 110B).[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]ASW and SS My opponents must be operating a group of SS out of Darwin or Broome. There are SS everywhere North and NW of Koepang! I increase aerial ASW missions as well as set two ASW TF to work. I damage an SS and have an SS shell a TK. [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]DEI[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Supply and Tanker convoys moving through here with nothing else of note.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Burma[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]I am pulling my aerial assets back to Rangoon. The coming attack in NW Australia dictates that I rest my planes and move them to the new area. I am not abandoning my army here but am certainly changing emphasis areas! Have only so many Daitai/Chutai and Sentai…[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]No major developments here. There are bombing mission flown by Nate to Akyab, our opponents strike Pagan with heavy aerial power (71 P-40 and 103 4EB (YIKES!)) on the 26th.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]China[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Yenen Large Japanese raids hit this city on the 25th and 27th. An average of nearly 70 Fighters and 110 Bombers concentrate on this AF. Time is coming for Nate to launch his gathered troops for an attack upon this town.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japan[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Shipyards I thought that people might like to know what is currently in the Japanese naval repair yards. Here is the current tally and major ship’s System Damage percentage:[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]BB Yamashiro[/font]
186[font="times new roman"]187
[font="times new roman"]BB Kirishima[/font]
190191
[font="times new roman"]BB Kongo[/font]
194[/font]195
[font="times new roman"]BB Haruna[/font]
198[/font]199
[font="times new roman"]1 CL[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]7 DD[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]2 SS[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Losses for May 25-27th[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Ship Losses[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Japan[/b] 5 Ships—2AP, 1AK, 1MSW, and Ro-68[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allies[/b] None[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Aerial Losses[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Japan[/b] 1 Zero and 5 Bombers[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allies[/b] 4 Fighters and a 1 4EB[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Comments[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]With KNOWING where two Allied CVs are, I am thinking of sending CVs out early to try and sink these valuable targets PRIOR to Operation Typhoon. What might anyone have to say about this??[/font]
[font="times new roman"]May 25-27, 1942[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]North Pacific[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Everything quiet here.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Central Pacific[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Midway No Midway raids on these three days. I have become used to seeing the B-17s every other day…[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Palmyra Ro-68 is hit by land-based air on the 26th and sinks on the 27th. [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]SE Pacific[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Transport Shipping Massive numbers of AP/AK move between the Pago-Pago to Suva to Noumea lanes. I am gathering the ground forces for Operation Typhoon at Suva. Figure all troops will be in place by June 1st.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Naval Shipping I continue a complete reorganization of the Combined Fleet. My ships are TIRED and need maintenance! Here are my CVs and their Sys Damage numbers:[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Akagi[/font]
42[/font]43
[font="times new roman"]Kagi[/font]
46[font="times new roman"]47
[font="times new roman"]Soryu[/font]
50[/font]51
[font="times new roman"]Shokaku[/font]
54[/font]55
[font="times new roman"]Zuikaku[/font]
58[font="times new roman"]59
[font="times new roman"]Ryujo[/font]
62[font="times new roman"]63
[font="times new roman"]Junyo[/font]
66[/font]67
[font="times new roman"]Hiyo[/font]
70[/font]71
[font="times new roman"]Shoho[/font]
74[/font]75
[font="times new roman"]Zuiho[/font]
7879
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Normally I would send the majority of the Fleet home and do maintenance but MUST wait until Typhoon is finished. The CVs and Combined Fleet are being split between Suva and Noumea. Operational Reality has caused me to reorganize my Cvs into a slightly new arrangement of the KB TF:[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]KB-1 Akagi/Kaga/Soryu (69Z/69V/69K—207 Planes) with CAs Tone, Myoko, Haguro, CL Yubari, and 8 DD[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]KB-2 Shokaku/Zuikaku/Ryujo (77Z/48V/66K—191 Planes) with BC Hiei, CAs Chikuma, Chokai, CL Yura, and 8 DD[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]KB-3 Junyo/Hiyo/Shoho/Zuiho (70Z/34V/58K—162 Planes) with CAs Kumano, Suzuya, Takao, Ashigara and 7DD[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Norfolk Island I have moved 2 Chutai of Emily to this strategic location. My opponents do not like it! Two days in three see B-17 raids of about 36 4EB. I move a Daitai of Zeros there on the 26th and they manage to shot down 1 B-17 and damage 7 out of a 36 plane raid on the 27th.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]The AF here is only Size 1 (16%) and I want it moved to Size 2 before the Operation. Send two complete Engineering Regiments and 2 IJN BF there with 10,000 supply. These two convoys should arrive on the 28th. I expect 10-12 days worth of work to get the AF up to where I want it.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]ASW and SS Operations[/font]
[font="times new roman"]My increased aerial ASW missions result in many more SS contacts and attacks. Don’t score any hits but my opponents realize what I am doing. Additionally, my ASW TF damage two more Allied SS over there three days. More importantly, I don’t have a single troop transport hit during these days.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]US NAVY SPOTTED! Add to the Saratoga a definite spotting of the USS Hornet at Wellington on the 27th. I am counting on at least 3 Allied CV for opposition to Operation Typhoon.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Philippines[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Zamboanga Capture this town on the 25th.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Iloio Begin daily raids of this base for my pilot training training.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]NW Australia[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]KB-4 CVEs Hosho, Unyo, and Taiyo (5Z/18V/41K) with CS Mizuho, AV Kiyokawa Maru (14 Jakes/14 Alfs) and 7DD does a RECON MISSION of Perth. An intrepid Alf pilot flies over the target of Operation Southern Wind and finds the following: Port 6, AF 5, 4 Units (6500 men), 25 guns, 12 AFV, 15 ships in port, and 8F/26B/29Aux for aircraft. Though Southern Wind won’t start for a month, this provides invaluable information.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Imperial HQ will now forecast resistance at Perth to be 1 Inf Div, 1 Brigade, 1 CD Unit, and 1 large BF—25,000 troops.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Kai and Lautem The Allies continue regular bombing raids here.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Koepang The bustling port and AF of Koepang is recon’d everyday. The port expends to 5 on the 26th and the AF is about to go up to 5 very soon. I have 200 planes here (70F and 110B).[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]ASW and SS My opponents must be operating a group of SS out of Darwin or Broome. There are SS everywhere North and NW of Koepang! I increase aerial ASW missions as well as set two ASW TF to work. I damage an SS and have an SS shell a TK. [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]DEI[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Supply and Tanker convoys moving through here with nothing else of note.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Burma[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]I am pulling my aerial assets back to Rangoon. The coming attack in NW Australia dictates that I rest my planes and move them to the new area. I am not abandoning my army here but am certainly changing emphasis areas! Have only so many Daitai/Chutai and Sentai…[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]No major developments here. There are bombing mission flown by Nate to Akyab, our opponents strike Pagan with heavy aerial power (71 P-40 and 103 4EB (YIKES!)) on the 26th.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]China[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Yenen Large Japanese raids hit this city on the 25th and 27th. An average of nearly 70 Fighters and 110 Bombers concentrate on this AF. Time is coming for Nate to launch his gathered troops for an attack upon this town.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japan[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Shipyards I thought that people might like to know what is currently in the Japanese naval repair yards. Here is the current tally and major ship’s System Damage percentage:[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]BB Yamashiro[/font]
186[font="times new roman"]187
[font="times new roman"]BB Kirishima[/font]
190191
[font="times new roman"]BB Kongo[/font]
194[/font]195
[font="times new roman"]BB Haruna[/font]
198[/font]199
[font="times new roman"]1 CL[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]7 DD[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]2 SS[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Losses for May 25-27th[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Ship Losses[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Japan[/b] 5 Ships—2AP, 1AK, 1MSW, and Ro-68[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allies[/b] None[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Aerial Losses[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]Japan[/b] 1 Zero and 5 Bombers[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allies[/b] 4 Fighters and a 1 4EB[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Comments[/font][/b]
[font="times new roman"]With KNOWING where two Allied CVs are, I am thinking of sending CVs out early to try and sink these valuable targets PRIOR to Operation Typhoon. What might anyone have to say about this??[/font]
Member: Treaty, Reluctant Admiral and Between the Storms Mod Team.
Program Doesn't Like Tables!
I tried to SMART in place tables in with my combat report for the CVs and BBs. Evidently...this DAMNED Posting System doesn't LIKE that...grrrrrr....[:@][:@]
Let me do it the conventional way: [8|]
CV System Damage:
Akagi (6)
Kaga (8)
Soryu (12)
Shokaku (9)
Zuikaku (16)
Junyo (6)
Hiyo (2)
Ryujo (8)
Shoho (9)
Zuiho (7)
Repair Yard BB Damage:
Yamashiro (38)
Kirishima (24)
Kongo (41)
Haruma (23)
THERE!
Readers: How can I place tables into these reports?
Let me do it the conventional way: [8|]
CV System Damage:
Akagi (6)
Kaga (8)
Soryu (12)
Shokaku (9)
Zuikaku (16)
Junyo (6)
Hiyo (2)
Ryujo (8)
Shoho (9)
Zuiho (7)
Repair Yard BB Damage:
Yamashiro (38)
Kirishima (24)
Kongo (41)
Haruma (23)
THERE!
Readers: How can I place tables into these reports?
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RE: Program Doesn't Like Tables!
Depending on the amount of LBA in the area, I would mass the KB and go CV hunting. [8D] You've mentioned that one objective of your NZ invasion is to force a naval engagement while you still have the edge. If you can trim the allied naval power down a bit without having to risk losing fully loaded transports, why not go for it?
Mike
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RE: Program Doesn't Like Tables!
ORIGINAL: John 3rd
Readers: How can I place tables into these reports?
Only good way i know to do it is do a screen capture of the table (in whatever program you created it in) then paste it into MSPAINT (or whatever) and trim it down to size, then post it as a jpeg.
RE: Program Doesn't Like Tables!
Thank you rtrapasso! Didn't have clue about it whatsoever. Was all proud of myself and that I did a table and was then twarted! Very bad for Japanese morale...
USS America--I think you are right. I've been moving dozens of warships to get them set between Noumea and Suva. The turn I just sent my opponents is May 31st. I need to get some fueling done and then it is CV hunting time!
I am concerned about the 4EB in Auckland. They have at least 60 4EB there and I HATE THOSE THINGS! Should be able to handle nearly everything else.
I want to also check for any reinforcement convoys traveling the southern route. Would like to sink some fully laden APs!
Will do a posting on Sunday/Monday with updated tactical and strategic planning...
USS America--I think you are right. I've been moving dozens of warships to get them set between Noumea and Suva. The turn I just sent my opponents is May 31st. I need to get some fueling done and then it is CV hunting time!
I am concerned about the 4EB in Auckland. They have at least 60 4EB there and I HATE THOSE THINGS! Should be able to handle nearly everything else.
I want to also check for any reinforcement convoys traveling the southern route. Would like to sink some fully laden APs!
Will do a posting on Sunday/Monday with updated tactical and strategic planning...
Member: Treaty, Reluctant Admiral and Between the Storms Mod Team.
May 28-June 1st: Combat Report
Combat Report
May 28-June 1, 1942
On June 1st, the anchors are lifted from the bottom of the harbors at Suva and Noumea as 25 Japanese SS depart to take up stations around New Zealand. Operation Typhoon has commenced…
North Pacific
No activity.
Central Pacific
Midway B-17 raid on the 29th. On June 1st, my aerial recon picks up a STF approaching the atoll. I fly in two Chutai of Betty to provide a warm reception…
Canton My LBA damages SS Grampus on the 29th.
SE Pacific
Redeployment of ground forces is almost complete. All my convoys are meeting at Suva and will then head southwards before turning west into Dunedin, NZ.
Suva Am awaiting two tanker convoys so I can fuel all my warships to the brim. I shall bring a pair of tankers with the invasion convoys to provide fueling while on the way. KB-3 (Junyo/Hiyo, Shoho/Zuiho) rest here and will cover the Invasion Forces as well as look for Allied convoys.
Noumea Plenty of supply and fuel provide my ships with what they need here. I have 4 AR working on damaged ships as well. Six CV are here: KB-1 (Akagi/Kaga and Soryu) and KB-2 (Shokaku/Zuikaku and Ryujo) will depart this port when the new IJN Yamato arrives in a couple of days.
Norfolk Island Am building up the aerial support units here. This will be a staging base for my Zeros and Bombers to get to NZ AF. The build-up draws notice with Allied air raids on the 30th and 31st. About 30 B-17 attack but do little damage.
SS and ASW Action My increased LBA ASW attacks are working. I damage two more Allied SS and don’t have a single ship TT'd during this stretch of days.
New Zealand (New Heading!)
I do some Emily recon:
Auckland Spotted: 12 P-40, at least 50 4EB, 7 units, 2400 troops, 11G, and 4AV.
Wellington Spotted: 6 P-40, 6 units, 5900 troops, 41 Guns, and 5AV.
Christchurch Spotted: 1 unit
Dunedin Don’t know until a Glen I-Boat gets down there.
Ships are spotted several times (CV Saratoga and Hornet) operating near Wellington. I have mined both Auckland and Wellington. Wellington has ships that sweep the mines but NOTHING happens at Auckland…
On the 28th I-20 is hit by LBA near Wellington.
NW Aussieland
Kai Island/Lautem/Dili These bases are not hit during this time. Rather strange…wonder if my opponents are redeploying…
Koepang Another week and this place will be ready to launch Operation Southern Fury. Lots of troops, ships, and aircraft here. They are getting reconned every day by the Aussies. KB-4 is returning here for a little R&R.
ASW Action I manage to hit S-36, Swordfish and Perch with LBA over these days! How about that??!! They KNOW I am up to something at Koepang…
Western DEI
I can’t hit ALL the SS they have!
S-36 hits an AK on the 28th near Singapore.
S-37 strikes the next day with a TT going into a TK (it sinks later) but the SS takes 5DC for its work.
Burma
Akyab Capture this base on the 1st.
Mandalay Occasional raids but nothing of import.
Andaman Island My 3rd mining circuit deposits another 1200 mines here. There are now 3,500 mines around this island. Plan to use my 6 ML to lay mines at Rangoon, Andaman, and Padang.
China
Yenen Large raids start again as Nate prepares to attack the city. Three Inf units (1 Inf Div and 2 Brigades move into the hex due south of Yenen. The bulk of his army starts moving into the city hex on the 1st.
Several Fighter Sweeps bring about disappointing results:
28th Kunming 5 Zero for 5 Chin Ftrs! EQUAL LOSSES TO CHINESE!!
30th Sian 10 Zero for 6 P-40 (AVG)
31st Sian 7 Zero/6 Oscar for 12 P-40 (AVG)
[center]Totals for the Week:[/center]
Ships Sunk
Japanese 2 Total--1AP, 1TK
Allied None
Aircraft Losses
Japanese 25 Fighters
Fighter losses are over China.
Allied 26 F and 1 4EB---Total: 27 aircraft
Mainly China losses.
May 28-June 1, 1942
On June 1st, the anchors are lifted from the bottom of the harbors at Suva and Noumea as 25 Japanese SS depart to take up stations around New Zealand. Operation Typhoon has commenced…
North Pacific
No activity.
Central Pacific
Midway B-17 raid on the 29th. On June 1st, my aerial recon picks up a STF approaching the atoll. I fly in two Chutai of Betty to provide a warm reception…
Canton My LBA damages SS Grampus on the 29th.
SE Pacific
Redeployment of ground forces is almost complete. All my convoys are meeting at Suva and will then head southwards before turning west into Dunedin, NZ.
Suva Am awaiting two tanker convoys so I can fuel all my warships to the brim. I shall bring a pair of tankers with the invasion convoys to provide fueling while on the way. KB-3 (Junyo/Hiyo, Shoho/Zuiho) rest here and will cover the Invasion Forces as well as look for Allied convoys.
Noumea Plenty of supply and fuel provide my ships with what they need here. I have 4 AR working on damaged ships as well. Six CV are here: KB-1 (Akagi/Kaga and Soryu) and KB-2 (Shokaku/Zuikaku and Ryujo) will depart this port when the new IJN Yamato arrives in a couple of days.
Norfolk Island Am building up the aerial support units here. This will be a staging base for my Zeros and Bombers to get to NZ AF. The build-up draws notice with Allied air raids on the 30th and 31st. About 30 B-17 attack but do little damage.
SS and ASW Action My increased LBA ASW attacks are working. I damage two more Allied SS and don’t have a single ship TT'd during this stretch of days.
New Zealand (New Heading!)
I do some Emily recon:
Auckland Spotted: 12 P-40, at least 50 4EB, 7 units, 2400 troops, 11G, and 4AV.
Wellington Spotted: 6 P-40, 6 units, 5900 troops, 41 Guns, and 5AV.
Christchurch Spotted: 1 unit
Dunedin Don’t know until a Glen I-Boat gets down there.
Ships are spotted several times (CV Saratoga and Hornet) operating near Wellington. I have mined both Auckland and Wellington. Wellington has ships that sweep the mines but NOTHING happens at Auckland…
On the 28th I-20 is hit by LBA near Wellington.
NW Aussieland
Kai Island/Lautem/Dili These bases are not hit during this time. Rather strange…wonder if my opponents are redeploying…
Koepang Another week and this place will be ready to launch Operation Southern Fury. Lots of troops, ships, and aircraft here. They are getting reconned every day by the Aussies. KB-4 is returning here for a little R&R.
ASW Action I manage to hit S-36, Swordfish and Perch with LBA over these days! How about that??!! They KNOW I am up to something at Koepang…
Western DEI
I can’t hit ALL the SS they have!
S-36 hits an AK on the 28th near Singapore.
S-37 strikes the next day with a TT going into a TK (it sinks later) but the SS takes 5DC for its work.
Burma
Akyab Capture this base on the 1st.
Mandalay Occasional raids but nothing of import.
Andaman Island My 3rd mining circuit deposits another 1200 mines here. There are now 3,500 mines around this island. Plan to use my 6 ML to lay mines at Rangoon, Andaman, and Padang.
China
Yenen Large raids start again as Nate prepares to attack the city. Three Inf units (1 Inf Div and 2 Brigades move into the hex due south of Yenen. The bulk of his army starts moving into the city hex on the 1st.
Several Fighter Sweeps bring about disappointing results:
28th Kunming 5 Zero for 5 Chin Ftrs! EQUAL LOSSES TO CHINESE!!
30th Sian 10 Zero for 6 P-40 (AVG)
31st Sian 7 Zero/6 Oscar for 12 P-40 (AVG)
[center]Totals for the Week:[/center]
Ships Sunk
Japanese 2 Total--1AP, 1TK
Allied None
Aircraft Losses
Japanese 25 Fighters
Fighter losses are over China.
Allied 26 F and 1 4EB---Total: 27 aircraft
Mainly China losses.
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RE: May 28-June 1st: Combat Report
This is gonna be good.... [8D]
Mike
"Good times will set you free" - Jimmy Buffett
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"Good times will set you free" - Jimmy Buffett
"They need more rum punch" - Me
Artwork by The Amazing Dixie
RE: May 28-June 1st: Combat Report
Thanks!
June 2nd: 5 more SS depart Noumea and Suva
June 3rd: 3 more SS depart Noumea and Suva
This makes a total of 33 Japanese subs on the move towards New Zealand. I am placing Glen I-Boats about 6 hexes to the east and west for the initial scouting. There are four of these boats to the east and five headed to the west. Most of the rest shall cluster around Auckland and Wellington.
I REALLY want my opponents to THINK I am headed for the north island. Invading Dunedin should come as a major surprise and they should only be able to attack me with short or medium range planes from Christchurch. Recon shows only one unit at Christchurch so they--probably--cannot operate TOO many planes from here. Anything flying from Wellington to Dunedin will have a LONG flight...
The B-17s and Liberators will be a PAIN to deal with...estimates now place the total of 4EB at closer to 60 planes in Auckland!
Phase Two of Operation Typhoon begins tomorrow (June 4th) with the loading of my 3 invasion convoys at Suva. Figure two days to load and then they will set course due south...
KB-3 will depart a few days after that and go scouting around for any US convoys...
KB-1 and KB-2 will depart tomorrow and try to FIND the American CVs spotted recently.
Here we go...
June 2nd: 5 more SS depart Noumea and Suva
June 3rd: 3 more SS depart Noumea and Suva
This makes a total of 33 Japanese subs on the move towards New Zealand. I am placing Glen I-Boats about 6 hexes to the east and west for the initial scouting. There are four of these boats to the east and five headed to the west. Most of the rest shall cluster around Auckland and Wellington.
I REALLY want my opponents to THINK I am headed for the north island. Invading Dunedin should come as a major surprise and they should only be able to attack me with short or medium range planes from Christchurch. Recon shows only one unit at Christchurch so they--probably--cannot operate TOO many planes from here. Anything flying from Wellington to Dunedin will have a LONG flight...
The B-17s and Liberators will be a PAIN to deal with...estimates now place the total of 4EB at closer to 60 planes in Auckland!
Phase Two of Operation Typhoon begins tomorrow (June 4th) with the loading of my 3 invasion convoys at Suva. Figure two days to load and then they will set course due south...
KB-3 will depart a few days after that and go scouting around for any US convoys...
KB-1 and KB-2 will depart tomorrow and try to FIND the American CVs spotted recently.
Here we go...
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June 1942 VP and Industry
[font="times new roman"]June 1942 Summary[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Victory Points:[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Score[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japan 20,672[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allies 6,624[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Ships Sunk[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japan 257—2,228 VP[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allies 227---2,571 VP[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Industrial Report[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Supply 2,023,459[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Fuel 3,271,603[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Manpower 818 (269,589)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Heavy Industry 13,918 (1,230)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Resources 19,016 (1,559,361)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Oil 2326 (1,396,640)[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Shipyards[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Naval 1,311 (39)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Merchant 981 (4)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Repair 1,106[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Specific Ships:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Halted: Shinano and Musashi Will get Musashi rolling again after completion of Ryuho[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Accelerated: CVL Ryuho, CVs Taiho, Unryu, Amagi, and Katsuragi, 3 CVE, and 7 DD (4 of the Moon-Class---LOVE that AA!)[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Weapons[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Armament 675 (52,161)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Vehicles 178 (20,556)[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Aircraft[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Engines 1,818[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Assembly 796+465-Rd[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Engine Production[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Mitsubishi 815/Month—Need 408—1,861 in Pool[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Nakajima 881(19)/Month—Need 710---0 in Pool[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Kawasaki 100---Need 0---1,040 in Pool[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Aichi 22(10)---Need 0---36 in Pool[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Plane Production[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Fighters Planes/Month (in Pool)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]A6M2 197 (42)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]A6M3 72 (0)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Oscar 119 (13)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]A6M3a 36-R[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Tojo 56-R[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Tony 196-R[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Jack 99-R[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Tony comes into production one month early in July. Will shift some of the Tony research back to Tojo and over to Frank.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Bombers[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Betty 76 (21)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Sally 36 (0)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Helen 113 (11)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Lily 26 (0)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Val 41 (264)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Kate 32 (203)[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Recon/Float[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Emily 16 (6)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Alf 13 (197)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Rufe 14 (71)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Glen 8 (49)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Dinah 3 (119)[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Will be shutting off most of the Float Panes soon and will turn them ‘on’ again when I need them.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Transports[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Tina 5 (96)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Sally 5 (35)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Topsy 5 (31)[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Victory Points:[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Score[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japan 20,672[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allies 6,624[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Ships Sunk[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japan 257—2,228 VP[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allies 227---2,571 VP[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Industrial Report[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Supply 2,023,459[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Fuel 3,271,603[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Manpower 818 (269,589)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Heavy Industry 13,918 (1,230)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Resources 19,016 (1,559,361)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Oil 2326 (1,396,640)[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Shipyards[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Naval 1,311 (39)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Merchant 981 (4)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Repair 1,106[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Specific Ships:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Halted: Shinano and Musashi Will get Musashi rolling again after completion of Ryuho[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Accelerated: CVL Ryuho, CVs Taiho, Unryu, Amagi, and Katsuragi, 3 CVE, and 7 DD (4 of the Moon-Class---LOVE that AA!)[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Weapons[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Armament 675 (52,161)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Vehicles 178 (20,556)[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Aircraft[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Engines 1,818[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Assembly 796+465-Rd[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Engine Production[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Mitsubishi 815/Month—Need 408—1,861 in Pool[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Nakajima 881(19)/Month—Need 710---0 in Pool[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Kawasaki 100---Need 0---1,040 in Pool[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Aichi 22(10)---Need 0---36 in Pool[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Plane Production[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Fighters Planes/Month (in Pool)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]A6M2 197 (42)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]A6M3 72 (0)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Oscar 119 (13)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]A6M3a 36-R[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Tojo 56-R[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Tony 196-R[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Jack 99-R[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Tony comes into production one month early in July. Will shift some of the Tony research back to Tojo and over to Frank.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Bombers[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Betty 76 (21)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Sally 36 (0)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Helen 113 (11)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Lily 26 (0)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Val 41 (264)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Kate 32 (203)[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Recon/Float[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Emily 16 (6)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Alf 13 (197)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Rufe 14 (71)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Glen 8 (49)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Dinah 3 (119)[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Will be shutting off most of the Float Panes soon and will turn them ‘on’ again when I need them.[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Transports[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Tina 5 (96)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Sally 5 (35)[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Topsy 5 (31)[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
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RE: June 1942 VP and Industry
Comparing the ships sunk from May to June, I find that I lost FIFTY to only THIRTEEN! Those fifty ships of Japan are nearly all AP/AK from the CD at Pago-Pago! [:o] WOW! Totally depressing...
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RE: June 1942 VP and Industry
John,
just wonder if I´m allowed to read your AAR? [8|] Or do you think I could gather too much intel for our game? If you think I shouldn´t read (I stopped at page two as I thought it would perhaps be problematic) here then please tell me! [8D]
Chris
edit: just sent you a turn btw. Hope it makes all the way to the US this time...
just wonder if I´m allowed to read your AAR? [8|] Or do you think I could gather too much intel for our game? If you think I shouldn´t read (I stopped at page two as I thought it would perhaps be problematic) here then please tell me! [8D]
Chris
edit: just sent you a turn btw. Hope it makes all the way to the US this time...
RE: June 1942 VP and Industry
Hi Chris! You are more then welcome. Every game plays out differently and I'd appreciate your thoughts.
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RE: June 1942 VP and Industry
ORIGINAL: John 3rd
Hi Chris! You are more then welcome. Every game plays out differently and I'd appreciate your thoughts.
okay then! I will work myself through the remaining pages... [8D]
Did you receive my turn? [:D]