Red Storm rising.. Aztez (J) vs Ctangus (A) CHS 155

[aztez]

Local Yokel: Good points you made and remarked. Thank you.
 
Thankfully Batavia and Bandoeng are somewhat closed out by my IJA and IJN bombers.
 
I have withdrawn some of my fighters out of frontline duty. I did not assault Port Moresby in past few days but this might become an problem later on since I kind of cannot afford him to build it up either. As for now though this operation is done. My Zero's are flying defensive missions over at Lae.
 
As for production. Well, I did shutdown Helen's and few other bomber factories. These were eating up 2 x Nakajima engines. (The problem here is that Oscars and Zeros both use Nakajima's) ...Hopefully these measures will make situation a bit easier. I'am desperately short of Zero's and Oscars. Not that the bomber production is good either! [8|]
 
Good tips and hints.. lets see how things play out.
 
 
Mistmatz: I did the exact thing you suggested and well it worked out much better. [;)]
 
 
Game date is 6th of May 1942
 
 
Burma
 
 
Rangoon
 
 
Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,33
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 123
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 79
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1
 
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 34
Kittyhawk I x 23
P-40B Tomahawk x 20
P-40E Warhawk x 24
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 30 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 51 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 29 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 12 destroyed
P-40B Tomahawk: 20 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 24 destroyed
 
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,33
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 97
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 29
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1
 
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 10
Kittyhawk I x 11
P-40B Tomahawk x 1
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 7 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 7 destroyed
P-40B Tomahawk: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allthough the losses are high the odds are much better. These assauls forced Chuck to withdraw from Rangoon for now. Another intresting piece of intel is that he seems to have now + 50 000 stationed there. So, basically he is reinforcing Burma! [:-]
 
 
DEI
 
 
KB near Java
 
 
Day Air attack on TF at 22,59
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 105
 
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 18
A-24 Dauntless x 15
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 17 destroyed
A-24 Dauntless: 14 destroyed
 
Japanese Ships
AO Nihon Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toboali at 21,57
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
 
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 3
A-24 Dauntless x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
A-24 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
DD Murasame, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
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Day Air attack on Bandoeng , at 19,61
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 42
D3A2 Val x 118
B5N2 Kate x 124
 
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 8
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed
D3A2 Val: 6 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 3 destroyed, 7 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 5 destroyed
A-24 Dauntless: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 74
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 22,59
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 103
 
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 2
A-24 Dauntless x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed
A-24 Dauntless: 11 destroyed
 
 
Good. Chuck lost a lot of planes at Bandoeng which cannot be a bad thing. KB will stay around and neutralize the Bandoeng for good while LBA bombers will keep Batavia closed.
 
Invasion forces are ordered to leave Malaya and head out to Merak where an beachhead will be seized. The 1st wave will land several support units. 2 IJA divisions + 1 Infantry brigade will be landed too. More reinforcements are enroute and an standby.
 
This is operation was pushed forward before I was fully prepared... oh well this is war!
 
 
China
 
 
Henchow
 
 
Day Air attack on Hengchow , at 44,37
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 7
Ki-30 Ann x 24
Ki-21-II Sally x 19
Ki-49 Helen x 39
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen: 2 damaged
 
Resources hits 8
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 26
 
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Day Air attack on Hengchow , at 44,37
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 77
Ki-51 Sonia x 62
Ki-48-I Lily x 107
Ki-46-II Dinah x 5
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 2 damaged
Ki-48-I Lily: 2 damaged
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 damaged
 
Resources hits 9
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 35
 
 
Again. The idea is to burn supplies + destroy resource centers. His troops at Nanchang need to be on tiny supply levels. I mean there are way more than 200 000 men currently there. I'am moving an HQ unit + 3 IJA divisions into Nanchang in order to keep the balance.
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
I'am very eager to start the Russian offensive. I need those Manchuko army troops elsewhere. Additional supplies are shipped into Port Arthur and some IJA base forces are shipped into Northern Japan. These troops will support LBA bombers and fighters.
 
Hopefully we can turn around the economy. (It is the main concern still at the moment)

[aztez]

Game date is 20th of May 1942
 
 
DEI
 
 
Allied LBA strikes invasion fleet
 
 
Day Air attack on TF, near Batavia at 20,60
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 16
SBD-3 Dauntless x 29
Swordfish x 8
T.IVa x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 16
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
AK Hikosan Maru
AP Shirashika Maru
AK Hirota Maru
AP Sanura Maru
AP Hotsukawa Maru
AP Ryuosan Maru
AP Katori Maru, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Haisho Maru,  on fire
AP Kaika Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Kano Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Batavia at 20,60
 
 
Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 5
Martin 139 x 7
B-26B Marauder x 28
B-17D Fortress x 9
B-17E Fortress x 20
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AP Netsuda Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Midori Maru
AK Kenshin Maru
AK Toa Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Sanura Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Hakka Maru
AP Jusan Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Ryujo Maru
AP Atsuta Maru
DD Yugiri
AK Kenkon Maru
AP Miyako Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Ryuosan Maru
AP Kaiko Maru, Bomb hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Kozan Maru
AP Haisho Maru,  on fire
AK Hozan Maru #5
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Batavia at 20,60
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 19
SBD-3 Dauntless x 19
Swordfish x 5
T.IVa x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 11
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Swordfish: 2 damaged
T.IVa: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
AP Heiyo Maru
AP Tatsuwa Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Minto Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AK Seiki Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
MSW W.3, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Muro Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Ayato Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Batavia at 20,60
 
 
Allied aircraft
CW-21B Demon x 3
Brewster 339D x 7
Martin 139 x 17
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AP Netsuda Maru,  on fire
AK Hozan Maru #5
AP Giyu Maru, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Ryujo Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Hokuhi Maru
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Batavia at 20,60
 
 
Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 8
Martin 139 x 9
B-26B Marauder x 30
B-17D Fortress x 6
B-17E Fortress x 17
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AP Giyu Maru,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Hikade Maru
AK Suwa Maru
AK Hinko Maru
AP Atsuta Maru
DD Yugiri
AP Kaika Maru,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Iwashiro Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AK Kenkon Maru
AP Genoa Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Shirashika Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Hotsukawa Maru
AP Koshu Maru #3
AP Sunten Maru
AP Midori Maru
PG Eiko Maru
AP Netsuda Maru, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Ryujo Maru,  on fire
AP Nichiran Maru
 
Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Merak at 19,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 20
SBD-3 Dauntless x 21
Swordfish x 4
T.IVa x 4
P-39D Airacobra x 16
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Swordfish: 2 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
AP Kofuku Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
AK Sasako Maru
DD Shikinami, Bomb hits 2,  on fire
AP Tatsuho Maru, Torpedo hits 1
AP Hikawa Maru
AP Rakuyo Maru
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Merak at 19,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 2
B-26B Marauder x 19
B-17D Fortress x 6
B-17E Fortress x 21
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
PG Nanpo Maru
AK Nittei Maru, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Akita Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Tatsuho Maru, Bomb hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Hokuriku Maru
AK Kinka Maru
DD Ootori
MSW Atsu Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
DD Uranami, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Sumire Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
DD Hatsuyuki
AP Nitta Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire
PG Okuyo Maru
 
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Merak at 19,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 16
B-26B Marauder x 24
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AK Shin'yubari Maru, Bomb hits 1
AK Anzan Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AK Yubari Maru
AK Karachi Maru, Bomb hits 1
APD Patrol Boat No. 37
AK Arizona Maru
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Merak at 19,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 18
SBD-3 Dauntless x 19
Swordfish x 3
T.IVa x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 14
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
T.IVa: 2 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
AK Matsutan Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Nichiren Maru, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Ayatosan Maru
PG Hashidate
PG Taiko Maru
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Merak at 19,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 15
B-26B Marauder x 33
B-17D Fortress x 5
B-17E Fortress x 19
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
PG Taiko Maru
AP Jinshu Maru, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
MSW W.2
AP Jinsai Maru
DD Shinonome
PG Nanpo Maru, Bomb hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Nichiryo Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Kiyosumi Maru
AK Yahiko Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Nagara Maru
AP Ryugi Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire
AP Kiyama Maru, Bomb hits 1
DD Hatsuyuki
AK Bujun Maru,  on fire
AK Sasako Maru
DD Sagiri
AP Mogamigawa Maru
 
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
 
 
Ouch... I wasn't expecting such a force. Quite a few ships were sunk but the initial landings did succeed and Merak is now firmly in our control.
 
 
Royal Navy shows up at Merak
 
 
Night Time Surface Combat, near Merak at 19,59
 
Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
DD Yugiri, Shell hits 1
DD Amagiri, Shell hits 53, and is sunk
MSW Wa 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
MSW W.3, Shell hits 2,  on fire
MSW W.5, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
MSW W.6, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
PG Eiko Maru, Shell hits 1
PC Ch 9, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AP Teia Maru
AP Katori Maru
AP Mikage Maru #2, Shell hits 2,  on fire
AP Heiyo Maru
AP Midori Maru
AP Muro Maru
AP Awa Maru
AP Ayato Maru
AP Atsuta Maru
AP Enju Maru
AP Hakka Maru
AP Higashiyama Maru
AP Hikade Maru
AP Josho Maru
AP Nichiran Maru
AP Ryujo Maru
AP Sanura Maru
AP Sunten Maru
AP Tatsuwa Maru, Shell hits 3,  on fire
AP Genoa Maru
AP Achou Maru
AP Ayo Maru
AP Giyu Maru
AP Haguro Maru
AP Haisho Maru, Shell hits 2,  on fire
AP Heiku Maru
AP Hokuhi Maru
AP Hotsukawa Maru
AP Hamburg Maru, Shell hits 17, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AP Iwaki Maru
AP Jusan Maru
AP Kaika Maru
AP Kaiko Maru,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Kaimyo Maru
AP Koshu Maru #3
AP Kyuden Maru
AP Minto Maru
AP Miyako Maru
AP Nachisan Maru
AP Netsuda Maru
AP Nojima Maru
AP Ryuosan Maru
AP Shirashika Maru
AK Norfolk Maru
AK Kano Maru
AK Keiyo Maru
AK Shinamogawa Maru
AK Toa Maru
AK Columbia Maru
AK Komaki Maru
AK Hinko Maru
 
Allied Ships
DD Fortune, Shell hits 1,  on fire
DD Foxhound, Shell hits 1
BB Prince of Wales, Shell hits 1
DD Jupiter, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
CA Exeter, Shell hits 2
DD Encounter, Shell hits 1,  on fire
 
 
That is force Z live and well. These british ships escaped the LBA search and strikes in day time. Too bad that my bombardment TF was at Batavia when this happened.
 
 
Ground combat at Merak
 
 
Ground combat at Merak
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 12456 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 314
 
Defending force 1044 troops, 5 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 27
 
Japanese max assault: 144 - adjusted assault: 156
 
Allied max defense: 23 - adjusted defense: 9
 
Japanese assault odds: 17 to 1 (fort level 2)
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Merak base !!!
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
Allied ground losses:
226 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1
 
 
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
 
 
The initial landings went ok. I have now nearly 2000 assault points gathered there. Once the supply situation is sorted out I will start moving towards Batavia and other DEI bases.
 
 
IJA airstrikes around DEI
 
 
Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 23,66
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
G3M Nell x 27
G4M1 Betty x 123
 
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 9 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 3 destroyed
B-26B Marauder: 2 destroyed
Brewster 339D: 4 destroyed
F.K.51: 1 destroyed
C.XI-W: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 24
 
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Day Air attack on Tjilitjap , at 20,63
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
Ki-21-II Sally x 27
Ki-49 Helen x 30
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
P-40E Warhawk x 6
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-21-II Sally: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 destroyed
Swordfish: 1 destroyed
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 9
 
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Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 23,66
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
G3M Nell x 26
G4M1 Betty x 121
 
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 10
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 7 destroyed
Brewster 339D: 3 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 3 destroyed
Martin 139: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 56
 
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Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 23,66
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
G3M Nell x 25
G4M1 Betty x 122
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 6
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
Hawk 75A x 3
Brewster 339D x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 14
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 9 destroyed
G3M Nell: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 13 destroyed, 8 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged
Hawk 75A: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Brewster 339D: 2 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed, 7 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 7 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 40
 
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Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 23,66
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
G3M Nell x 24
G4M1 Betty x 104
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 4
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
Hawk 75A x 6
Brewster 339D x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
G3M Nell: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 13 destroyed, 4 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
Hawk 75A: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Brewster 339D: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 24
 
 
These were costly for me but was not good news for Chuck either.
 
 
KB operations at Java
 
 
Day Air attack on TF at 25,65
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 102
 
Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 22
Swordfish x 9
P-39D Airacobra x 32
A-24 Dauntless x 14
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 19 destroyed
Swordfish: 9 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 29 destroyed
A-24 Dauntless: 7 destroyed
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Lombok at 25,70
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 45
D3A2 Val x 25
B5N2 Kate x 22
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
PC Aldebaren, Bomb hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
AO Appleleaf, Bomb hits 14,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
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Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 23,66
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
D3A2 Val x 114
B5N2 Kate x 149
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 20 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 9 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 5 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 4 destroyed
F4F-3 Wildcat: 4 destroyed
F.K.51: 2 destroyed
B-17D Fortress: 2 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 23
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 110
 
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Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 23,66
 
Japanese aircraft
D3A2 Val x 107
B5N2 Kate x 125
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 14 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 4 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 3 destroyed
B-17E Fortress: 6 destroyed
F.K.51: 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 113
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 24,67
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 44
D3A2 Val x 16
B5N2 Kate x 25
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
DD Jupiter, Bomb hits 7, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
 
KB did launch few other strikes againts Madoeng too.
 
There were couple of allied strikes againts IJN TF's but those were covered by LRCAP.
 
 
South Pacific
 
 
Allied airforce strikes out of Port Moresby
 
 
Day Air attack on Lae , at 56,90
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 10
CW-22 Falcon x 4
Hudson I x 7
P-40E Warhawk x 12
A-20B Boston x 31
B-25C Mitchell x 30
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
260 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 69
 
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Day Air attack on Rabaul , at 62,90
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
 
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 36
F-4 Lightning x 5
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed, 10 damaged
G3M Nell: 6 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 5 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 6 destroyed, 18 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
105 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 19
 
 
This just goes to show that Port Moresby can be pain in the arse. I need to regroup my airforce. [:-]
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
I did shutdown irrelevant factories. Mitsubisi factories for once too since I have +2000 engines in the pools. What I need is to have significant amount of Nakajima's for Oscar's and Zero's.
 
I'am moving more supplies into Shanghai and Port Arthur. These will come handy in due course.

 
 

[aztez]

Game date is 22nd of May 1942


I did loose the combat replay but basically 2 major events happened in past two days.

1) KB repulsed an heavy enemy airstrike from Java. Some +50 allied aircraft were lost. Additional strike from KB destroyed some +30 aircraft on the ground at Madoeng.

The frightening fact was that quite a few LBA's got through the CAP but failed to hit anythings.

2) IJN announced that the BB Yamamoto is ready for action!

Here is an map from the DEI area:

[aztez]

Here are the modifications I have had to make my economy:
 
1) I have HALTED most of my bomber productions.
2) I have HALTED several ship building programs.
3) Over 2/3's of Mitsubishi engine productions have been HALTED.
4) I have TURNED OFF the reinforcements for Manchuko troops.
 
I'am seriously lacking resources. Currently I'am shipping resources from Thailand, SRA, DEI (Palempang, Toboali), Borneo (Brunei, Tarakan) and China. The funny thing is that I do have so much Oil present at Home Islands that I don't know what to with them. [8|]
 
Still there is NO Zero's in the pool nor Oscars. However I do notice small increase in terms of my squadrons filling up.
 
I do seriously hope that these measures are enough to pump my economy into higher gear!
 
What I need to do and I'am actually forced to do is following:
 
1) Start pushing towards Soereabaja immediately. Once Java is secured than move againts Balikpapan and Kendari ASAP!
 
2) Start my Russia offensive either in late June or at least at July 1942! I need more resources and I do need those troops released elsewhere.
 
 
For bad or worse this is how things are turning out!

[aztez]

Game date is 24th of May 1942


South Pacific


Lae


Day Air attack on Lae , at 56,90

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 18
CW-22 Falcon x 4
P-39D Airacobra x 24
P-40E Warhawk x 12
A-20B Boston x 29
B-25C Mitchell x 31
B-17E Fortress x 30


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
151 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 89


Chuck is definately building up his airforce at Port Moresby. Somewhat alarming but I will deal with this in due time.

More important things happening and planned elsewhere.


Other NEWS


IJA troops enter Batavia. Immediate ground assault is ordered there.

[aztez]

Game date is 28th of May 1942
 
 
DEI
 
 
Batavia
 
 
Ground combat at Batavia
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 71050 troops, 325 guns, 168 vehicles, Assault Value = 2109
 
Defending force 11078 troops, 109 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 155
 
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 4
 
Japanese max assault: 1717 - adjusted assault: 1648
 
Allied max defense: 156 - adjusted defense: 41
 
Japanese assault odds: 40 to 1 (fort level 4)
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Batavia base !!!
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
666 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
 
Allied ground losses:
1804 casualties reported
Guns lost 47
 
 
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
 
 
We are making progress here. Next turn IJA infantry will seize the base at Badoeng. Enemy forces are retreating towards Soerebaja.
 
 
Southern Pacific
 
 
Lae
 
 
Day Air attack on Lae , at 56,90
 
Japanese aircraft
no flights
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 23
CW-22 Falcon x 4
P-39D Airacobra x 22
P-40E Warhawk x 14
A-20B Boston x 31
B-25C Mitchell x 32
B-17E Fortress x 33
 
Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
108 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 62
 
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Day Air attack on Lae , at 56,90
 
Japanese aircraft
no flights
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 23
CW-22 Falcon x 4
P-39D Airacobra x 22
P-40E Warhawk x 14
A-20B Boston x 31
B-25C Mitchell x 31
B-17E Fortress x 34
 
Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
165 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 86
 
 
Hmmm. Chuck is building up his forces here. Nice to see that no modern allied fighters present just yet.
 
I wonder whether an 100 Zero fighter sweep out Rabaul would take care of this allied aircampaign??? [:)]
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
Otherwise it has been relatively quiet around the pacific. I'am preparing for the Russian offensive.
 
I have now filled the depleted Oscar squadrons. Now I need build up some sort of an reserve. Still I do seriously lack Zero's and IJA bombers of all types. 

[Rob Brennan UK]

I'm looking forward to your Russian adventure, with trepidation i might add [;)]. Looks like Java will crumble just in time. with regard to Burma i'm not very familar with AB's map but isn't it trail from rangoon to mandalay, YUK. might be better off not bothering and just
defend the Thai border to free up some good units for russia.

That said however i'd bet good money on a large commonwealth surge once your intentions for russia are known

As for air losses [X(] jeepers creepers , no wonder production cant keep up [;)]

[aztez]

ORIGINAL: Rob Brennan UK

I'm looking forward to your Russian adventure, with trepidation i might add [;)]. Looks like Java will crumble just in time. with regard to Burma i'm not very familar with AB's map but isn't it trail from rangoon to mandalay, YUK. might be better off not bothering and just
defend the Thai border to free up some good units for russia.

That said however i'd bet good money on a large commonwealth surge once your intentions for russia are known

As for air losses [X(] jeepers creepers , no wonder production cant keep up [;)]

Cheers Rob.

Well.. yeah, I looking forward to start the Russian adventure. Last turn BB Yamamoto + 2 other BB's set sail towards Home Islands. They will be particapating with this huge invasion.

Oh, and I do not intend to withdraw troops elsewhere. Kwantung Army are on their own with this one. Allthough I intend to move quite a few bombers into Korea.

I did just capture Bandoeng so Java is definately crumbling. I do have deal with Balikpapan, Kendari and few other places but progress is steady.

You are correct about Burma. It will be secondary theatre of operations. The geographics don't look too tempting with AB map.

[:D]... I know the ac losses are "high" but I never really have been an causious player. Next 100 Zero's will sweep allies out of the skies at Port Moresby.

[Feinder]

In AB's map, it's trails from Thailand into Burma, so a Japanese over-land offensive takes a while to get there.  Burma is interconnected by rail, it's getting -into- Burma that takes time.  Or you can sea-invade Rangoon (the rail head).  From Rangoon, you can move within Burma by rail.  But if you don't invade Rangoon or Moulmein, you have you march into Burma via the trails.
 
-F-

[aztez]

Feinder: That is true. I think I will pass the Burma campaign at least for now. I don't want advance too far and only to realize that Chuck can flank me.

I think he has anywhere between 70 000 - 100 000 men at Rangoon/Moulmein region. Propably British Burma corps + Chinese units.

Relatively quiet in past few days.


Game date is 5th of June 1942

DEI


Bandoeng
 
 
Ground combat at Bandoeng

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 79511 troops, 333 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 2009

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

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Japanese max assault: 1841 - adjusted assault: 1074

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 1074 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Bandoeng base !!!


As expected this base was abandoned by the allies. Next turn IJA forces will launch an ground assault againts Tijitap while the main body will move towards Merak. (See screenshot)
 
 
South Pacific
 
 
Port Moresby
 
 
Day Air attack on Port Moresby , at 54,93
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 100
G3M Nell x 72
G4M1 Betty x 48

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
Kittyhawk I x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 25 destroyed, 3 damaged
G3M Nell: 6 destroyed, 17 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 4 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 17 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13

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Day Air attack on Port Moresby , at 54,93

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 83
G3M Nell x 53
G4M1 Betty x 35

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
Kittyhawk I x 11
P-40E Warhawk x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 20 destroyed, 4 damaged
G3M Nell: 4 destroyed, 15 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 5 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 7 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 13 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
Beaufort V-IX: 3 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
100 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 20


I was hoping for better odds allthough this wasn't too bad. Anyway, I will abandon these airstrikes for now as being too costly. There are substantial amount of allied LBA bombers stationed at Port Moresby. These bombers are targeting Lae and Wau bases.
 

Other NEWS
 
 
I'am moving Torpedo/Dive bombers into Northern Islands and Manchuko. KB will head into Japan too soon from DEI. There it will provide cover and offensive power againts Russian airforce.
 
Wewak was captured at New Guinea.
 
I'am moving a lot of resources into Japan. Well at least all I can find which is not enough.
 
There is not final decision made yet about starting date fow Russian campaign. But It will be soon as possible.

[aztez]

Game date is 7th of June 1942

DEI


Tijilitjap
 
 
Ground combat at Tjilitjap
 
Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13103 troops, 56 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 285

Defending force 1028 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 33

Japanese max assault: 244 - adjusted assault: 217

Allied max defense: 33 - adjusted defense: 4

Japanese assault odds: 54 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Tjilitjap base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
823 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


As expected just an fortress unit was left at this base.


Soerebaja
 
 
Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 23,66
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
G3M Nell x 27
G4M1 Betty x 131

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged


Allied ground losses:
63 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 28

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Sub attack near Soerabaja  at 23,66

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
DD Kamikaze

Allied Ships
SS KVIII

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Naval bombardment of Soerabaja, at 23,66 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses

15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Yura
BB Ise
BB Nagato


Allied ground losses:
5490 casualties reported
Guns lost 72
Vehicles lost 13

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 58
Port hits 1

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Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 23,66
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
G3M Nell x 24
G4M1 Betty x 123

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 73


Not bad allthough CL Kiso is badly damaged. Currently +60 in each category. The captain is trying to reach Batavia harbour for repairs.
 
 
Other NEWS
 

The build up for the upcoming Russian campaign continues.
 
Allies continue to build up Port Moresby.

[aztez]

IJA/IJN HQ Daily orders June 13th 1942
 
 
We will order our Manchuko army to increase their readiness to level RED3.
 
Our magnificent army should be ready to start operations againts evil Russian empire within weeks. This will be a great battle on which we will prevail.
 
Our land troops will be supported by IJN navy. Large BB TF is already in place at Sapporo. More units are ordered to start sailing from Luzon to Northern Japan.
 
KB is currently on its way near Borneo. It should reach the area within a week or so.
 
Good luck. Emperor Hirohito is expecting great results.
 
BANZAI!
 
 
 

[Rob Brennan UK]

Good luck ..

word of advise though, CD guns at soerbaja (at least in stock) can severely hurt CA's as they are 9inch slug throwers iirc. best be careful when sending in the bombardment groups.

[VSWG]

Will you activate the Russians some time before you attack? Do you have any house rules regarding this?

Keep us updated! [:)]

[aztez]

Cheers Rob. Yeah, Soerebaja CD guns can be nasty and that is why I will only bombard it with BB's.
 
Thanks. I think I will need the luck. The Russian offensive will start soon. I'am already moving the unit into Russian border which I will use to activate the front.
 
IJA bombers and aircraft are already in place. KB are at Luzon and continue towards Sapporo. As said 1 BB TF + 2 Cruiser TF's are in place too. These will provide additional power which I will use to bombard coastal bases.
 
I don't know whether Manchuko army can overwhelm the Russians but we will soon find out...!
 
...as you know Finns and Russians haven't exactly been friendly neighbours throughoit the history!!! [:-][:)]
 
All is pretty quiet before the storm breaks loose... [:D]
 
 
Game date is 17th of June 1942
 
 
DEI
 
 
Madioen
 
 
Ground combat at Madioen
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 96297 troops, 431 guns, 225 vehicles, Assault Value = 2430
 
Defending force 27480 troops, 186 guns, 77 vehicles, Assault Value = 535
 
Japanese max assault: 1950 - adjusted assault: 899
 
Allied max defense: 495 - adjusted defense: 767
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 6)
 
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 5
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
1562 casualties reported
Guns lost 18
Vehicles lost 4
 
Allied ground losses:
996 casualties reported
Guns lost 41
Vehicles lost 13
 
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Ground combat at Madioen
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 91384 troops, 377 guns, 218 vehicles, Assault Value = 2190
 
Defending force 25324 troops, 126 guns, 56 vehicles, Assault Value = 460
 
Japanese max assault: 1358 - adjusted assault: 907
 
Allied max defense: 407 - adjusted defense: 897
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5)
 
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 4
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
1062 casualties reported
Guns lost 17
Vehicles lost 3
 
Allied ground losses:
1616 casualties reported
Guns lost 25
Vehicles lost 12
 
 
Too bad that the initial assault didn't succeed. Need to rest next turn but than propably will launch an shock assault. Also I'am moving additional IJA division into Java from Palempang.
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
The Russian offensive is about to begin. (Read more from my plans above)
 
I'am mining my bases all around the map.
 
IJN have also begun mopping up smaller bases around Philippines/Borneo. I will soon start additional invasions into Celebes.
 
 
 

[aztez]

ORIGINAL: VSWG

Will you activate the Russians some time before you attack? Do you have any house rules regarding this?

Keep us updated! [:)]

Here they are WSWG... [:)]

We have agreed on the houserules regarding Russia!

1) 5 turn activation warning before the offensive begins.
2) Russian fighters can be set on Maxium of 60% CAP. Bombers stay on standby orders.
3) IF Allied fighters or bombers are to be based on Russia than Chuck needs to transport these units via ship convoys. He also must around 50% of planes as fighters.
4) Those base units must be set on no replacement IF they arrive and only can be turned on once the a supply convoy reaches their base.
5) Chuck can bring in some AA, Engineers and even RCT units to support these. (No US Divisions though until he is coming for an invasion)

That is basically it. Houserules are now agreed and I feel these are reasonable enough.

[aztez]

Game date is 20th July 1942
 
 
DEI
 
 
Madioen
 
 
Ground combat at Madioen
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 81463 troops, 352 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2099
 
Defending force 22587 troops, 65 guns, 36 vehicles, Assault Value = 328
 
Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
 
Next turn an shock assault is ordered here. Hopefully it will succeed! The supply situation currently at Java is far from excellent.
 
 
Soerebaja
 
 
Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 23,66
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
G3M Nell x 20
G4M1 Betty x 111
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 5 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
158 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Vehicles lost 1
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 60
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 23,66
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
G3M Nell x 11
G4M1 Betty x 63
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 4 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 35
 
 
Soerebaja is closed for business but the main thing is to burn Chuck's supplies at Java.
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
Zamboanga and Puerto Princesa were seized IJN troops.
 
KB is nearing Home Islands. It will STOP at Hiroshima for refuel and continue straight towards Northern Japan.
 
The economy is coming along. For first time in weeks I have 10 spare Zero's in reserve! [&o] ... I do continue to ship resources into Japan everywhere I can.
 
The "activation" unit has reached Russian border. Once KB is refuelled I will order it to enter Russia!

[aztez]

Game date is 22nd of June 1942
 
 
DEI

Madioen
 
 
Ground combat at Madioen
 
Japanese Shock attack
 
Attacking force 90146 troops, 363 guns, 216 vehicles, Assault Value = 2147
 
Defending force 22751 troops, 66 guns, 38 vehicles, Assault Value = 335
 
Japanese max assault: 3210 - adjusted assault: 2017
 
Allied max defense: 304 - adjusted defense: 559
 
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 4)
 
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
2900 casualties reported
Guns lost 20
 
Allied ground losses:
694 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
Vehicles lost 7
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
Ground combat at Madioen
 
Japanese Shock attack
 
Attacking force 85841 troops, 332 guns, 215 vehicles, Assault Value = 1923
 
Defending force 21483 troops, 46 guns, 29 vehicles, Assault Value = 279
 
Japanese max assault: 2436 - adjusted assault: 1027
 
Allied max defense: 238 - adjusted defense: 297
 
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 2)
 
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
2270 casualties reported
Guns lost 18
Vehicles lost 1
 
Allied ground losses:
828 casualties reported
Guns lost 14
Vehicles lost 5
 
 
I do hope that this base will be seized next turn!
 
 
Soerebaja
 
 
Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 23,66
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
G3M Nell x 21
G4M1 Betty x 114
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 10 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
107 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
 
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 62
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 23,66
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
G3M Nell x 21
G4M1 Betty x 110
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 4 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
 
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 74
 
 
Some more supplies burned. Hopefully Chuck will be below 20 000 thus meaning that he cannot replace his lost aircraft from pools.
 
 
Russia
 
 
The order has been been given. The 1st Manchuko army unit will enter Russia. Meaning that Russia will be activated within a turn or two depending on the marching speed.
 
This will be risky operation but hopefully I can overwhelm the sleeping Giant!
 
The war will begin within 2 weeks time as stated in the houserules.
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
In Southern Pacific the base at Hollandia was seized.
 
KB has now refueled.
 
Mini KB is currently patrolling the Southern areas of the Empire.

[aztez]

Game date is 27th of June 1942


The screenshot speaks for itself.

[aztez]

Hmmm. Something seems to be wrong. Another turn passed and Soviet Union did not become active! [8|][:(]
 
Maybe the unit described above isn't further enough into Russia or....! (See screenshot)