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1926 Grand Campaign: Connfire (J) vs. Pmbodkin (A)
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3 Chinese cities fall
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/12/27
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AK Clyde Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS S-15
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Sub attack near Haiphong at 37,38
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45, hits 2
Allied Ships
SC Ch112
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Ground combat at Kuikang
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 560 troops, 0 guns, 28 vehicles, Assault Value = 31
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuikang base !!!
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Ground combat at Kaigan
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kaigan base !!!
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Ground combat at Paotang
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Paotang base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/13/27
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ASW attack near Haiphong at 37,38
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
SC Ch112
SC Ch107
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Sub attack near Haiphong at 37,38
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
SC Ch112, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank
SC Ch107
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/14/27
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ASW attack near Haiphong at 37,38
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
SC Ch107
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Sub attack at 38,49
Japanese Ships
AK Bandoeng Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS R-17
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SS No. 16 is sunk by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 from Hong Kong (!)
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Dateline: Southeast Asia Fleet H.Q., Singapore. "The Admiralty has announced the dispatch of Cruiser Div III, on a Freedom of Navigation & Training Mission, to the Crown Colony of Hong Kong. This Task Force will stay on a course due East of Singapore than turn Northeast at Grid Hex #39-#50 to complete it's voyage to the Crown Colony. Missions such as this fulfill a dual purpose of providing a demonstrable indication of continued Commonwealth support for the HK Crown Colony, as well as an assurance to the HK business community of Admiralty interest in maintaining vigilance over vital sea lane approaches. The Task Force will travel in a fully illuminated manner and will transmit regular uncoded progress reports on it's location that all belligerent nations in the South China
Sea can monitor".
Japan replies that it has no desire to interfere with British naval operations, particularly the shipment of humanitarian material for the people of Hong Kong.
With that in mind, it must be understood that Japan also has humanitarian responsibilities, as it now has thousands of square miles containing millions of Chinese in its sphere of influence. Keeping this population fed is a major concern, and Canton is a major port of entry towards achieving that goal. We have allowed the British to conduct reconnaissance flights over Canton to monitor this truth.
However, in the past month, the territorial waters off Canton have been attacked at least six times air or naval forces, causing loss of life and disruption of the movement of food and supplies to the Chinese people. In at least two cases, our aircraft were unable to intercept the attackers, due to reports of British reconnaissance aircraft in the area. We have even considered that the enemy may be disgusting their attack aircraft to resemble British patrol aircraft, which is a violation of the rules of war.
In response to this, Japan is establishing an air and maritime exclusion zone around Canton. This will be limited to hex 43-41, so it should not in any way interfere with normal operations in Hong Kong. Any aircraft or naval vessel not utilizing our recognition signals will face attack by our air and naval forces. We regret that this step has become necessary, but cowardly attacks on humanitarian supplies intended for noncombatants, or the units protecting them, can no longer be tolerated. As a gesture of goodwill to the British people, we will also cease all reconnaissance flights over Hong Kong.
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AK Clyde Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS S-15
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Sub attack near Haiphong at 37,38
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45, hits 2
Allied Ships
SC Ch112
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Ground combat at Kuikang
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 560 troops, 0 guns, 28 vehicles, Assault Value = 31
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuikang base !!!
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Ground combat at Kaigan
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kaigan base !!!
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Ground combat at Paotang
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Paotang base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/13/27
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ASW attack near Haiphong at 37,38
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
SC Ch112
SC Ch107
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Sub attack near Haiphong at 37,38
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
SC Ch112, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank
SC Ch107
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/14/27
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ASW attack near Haiphong at 37,38
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
SC Ch107
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Sub attack at 38,49
Japanese Ships
AK Bandoeng Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS R-17
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SS No. 16 is sunk by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 from Hong Kong (!)
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Dateline: Southeast Asia Fleet H.Q., Singapore. "The Admiralty has announced the dispatch of Cruiser Div III, on a Freedom of Navigation & Training Mission, to the Crown Colony of Hong Kong. This Task Force will stay on a course due East of Singapore than turn Northeast at Grid Hex #39-#50 to complete it's voyage to the Crown Colony. Missions such as this fulfill a dual purpose of providing a demonstrable indication of continued Commonwealth support for the HK Crown Colony, as well as an assurance to the HK business community of Admiralty interest in maintaining vigilance over vital sea lane approaches. The Task Force will travel in a fully illuminated manner and will transmit regular uncoded progress reports on it's location that all belligerent nations in the South China
Sea can monitor".
Japan replies that it has no desire to interfere with British naval operations, particularly the shipment of humanitarian material for the people of Hong Kong.
With that in mind, it must be understood that Japan also has humanitarian responsibilities, as it now has thousands of square miles containing millions of Chinese in its sphere of influence. Keeping this population fed is a major concern, and Canton is a major port of entry towards achieving that goal. We have allowed the British to conduct reconnaissance flights over Canton to monitor this truth.
However, in the past month, the territorial waters off Canton have been attacked at least six times air or naval forces, causing loss of life and disruption of the movement of food and supplies to the Chinese people. In at least two cases, our aircraft were unable to intercept the attackers, due to reports of British reconnaissance aircraft in the area. We have even considered that the enemy may be disgusting their attack aircraft to resemble British patrol aircraft, which is a violation of the rules of war.
In response to this, Japan is establishing an air and maritime exclusion zone around Canton. This will be limited to hex 43-41, so it should not in any way interfere with normal operations in Hong Kong. Any aircraft or naval vessel not utilizing our recognition signals will face attack by our air and naval forces. We regret that this step has become necessary, but cowardly attacks on humanitarian supplies intended for noncombatants, or the units protecting them, can no longer be tolerated. As a gesture of goodwill to the British people, we will also cease all reconnaissance flights over Hong Kong.
Naval battle at Camranh Bay
(1) The British Admiralty has announced the current location of Cruiser Division III, now in route to the Crown Colony of Hong Kong. It is presently at Grid Hex 33 - 50.
(2) The British Admiralty has also announced the pending sailing of Task Force 1061 from Singapore, an escorted convoy that is in route to bring supplies and essential items to both the Commonwealth Forces imbedded at the Free Port of Shanghai and the Business Community of that enclave. This convoy will follow an identical path as Cruiser Division III, but will stay on an generally easterly path until approximately 120 miles from the Philippines. At that point, the convoy will pass east of Formosa on it's voyage to the British-controlled section of Shanghai. The announcement of this sailing is for the purpose of notification to all belligerents in the region, who should take note of the presence of four (4) Royal Navy escort vessels for purposes of communication, navigation, and security. Once again, the Admiralty must remind all combatants of The Crown's intention to maintain free and unfettered access to International Sea Lines despite the on-going hostilities in the Region. As before, the convoy will be traveling in a fully illuminated manner in order to avoid any incident of mistaken identity. Regular uncoded messages at the acknowledged wireless frequency will provide all with updates on the location of Task Force #1061.
(3) Japanese News reports of clashes between Commonwealth Air Forces in the HK area have been categorically dismissed as "rubbish, and whimsical" by the Southeast Asia HQ. These unsubstantiated reports have only one purpose, to try to alter Commonwealth training and search activities in the Hong Kong area. Let it be stated here that
Commonwealth military forces will not let down their guard and will continue to monitor the colonial territorial waters around Hong Kong without restrictions. It continues to be the position of this Government that the interests of all peace-loving nations would be best served by a Japanese withdrawal from China as soon as possible. Such action would be the best way to ensure that unintended contact between adjacent military forces is avoided.
(4) Belated Best Wishes to Emperor Hirohito, from the entire British Commonwealth, on his accession to the throne.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/15/27
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Sub attack at 33,47
Japanese Ships
CL Kako
DD Sakaki
DD Kusunoki
DD Nire
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
Allied Ships
SS K-XII
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
SS UB-125 (O6)
Allied Ships
DD Zane
DD Corry
DD Farenholt
DD MacDonough
DD Dent
BB Idaho
BB Washington
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CL Yubari
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Mikazuki
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Kikuzuki
DD Urunami, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Isonami, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Ayanami, Shell hits 1
AMC Melbourne Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1
AMC Montreal Maru, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2
BB Arizona, Shell hits 1
BB California, Shell hits 1
BB Idaho
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee
CL Cincinnati
CL Detroit, Shell hits 1
DD Dent
DD MacDonough
DD Farenholt
DD Corry
DD Zane
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CL Yubari, Shell hits 6
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 25, and is sunk
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 7, on fire
DD Mikazuki, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
DD Kikuzuki, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
DD Urunami, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
DD Isonami, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Ayanami, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Melbourne Maru, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Montreal Maru, Shell hits 2
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2
BB Arizona, Shell hits 1
BB California
BB Idaho, Shell hits 1
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 3
CL Cincinnati
CL Detroit, Shell hits 2
DD Dent
DD MacDonough
DD Farenholt, Shell hits 1
DD Corry
DD Zane
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CL Yubari, Shell hits 85, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
DD Isonami, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
DD Ayanami, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AMC Melbourne Maru, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AMC Montreal Maru, Shell hits 21, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
BB Washington
BB Arizona, Shell hits 2
BB California
BB Idaho, Shell hits 2
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee
CL Cincinnati
CL Detroit
DD Dent
DD MacDonough
DD Farenholt
DD Corry
DD Zane
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Sub attack at 44,42
Japanese Ships
SS No. 32
Allied Ships
CA Waldeck-Rousseau, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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ASW attack at 66,44
Japanese Ships
AMC Satsuki Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Uyo Maru
AMC Sinkoku Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Sagara Maru
AMC Sagami Maru
AMC Ryuzin Maru
AMC Ryuun Maru
AMC Ryoka Maru
AMC Noto Maru
AMC Nosiro Maru
AMC Norway Maru
AMC Nitiyo Maru
AMC Nagoya Maru
AMC Malta Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-28
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/16/27
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Sub attack at 32,48
Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu
DD Sakaki
DD Kusunoki
DD Nire
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
CL Sendai
Allied Ships
SS K-VI, hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
144 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 7
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 4
CA Asama
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 6
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 10
BB Suwo, Shell hits 5
BB Mishima, Shell hits 2
BB Okinoshima, Shell hits 1
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami
BB Hizen, Shell hits 2
BB Mikasa
BB Katori
BB Kashima, Shell hits 4
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied ground losses:
720 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/17/27
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Sub attack at 66,44
Japanese Ships
AK England Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-28
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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
AK Kinryo Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS K-II
Japan’s response to the latest British declaration:
Japan never raised the accusation that British air forces attacked Japanese forces in the Canton area. Why then, have the British chosen to deny this? Is this what they call in Europe “a Freudian Slip?”
Japan is not suggesting that Great Britain not defend Hong Kong. The defense of Hong Kong does not include having its air force flying over military installations and interfering with Canton’s defense. We have set the range of our scout aircraft to zero, meaning they will search and defend the Canton hex alone, and urge Great Britain do the same.
Once again, a surface raider attempted to disrupt the flow of foodstuffs to the Chinese people. Our heroic naval forces neutralized the threat. We assume the French cruiser has pulled into Hong Kong. We ask for the League of Nations to send a neutral delegation to Hong Kong to confirm the French cruiser is there, and assure it is interned under the International Rules of War.
There is absolutely no valid reason to send an armed supply convoy into Shanghai, through the heart of the Japanese empire, with the expectation that the Japanese military will curtail its operations to avoid the risk of misidentification. The Chinese receive 500 supply points into Yunan over the Burma Road on a daily basis. The overland supply route between Shanghai and Yunan is secure. We would like to point out that our Shanghai SNLF unit withdrew from the city months ago, and the French apparently have pulled out as well. Why is such a large British garrison necessary in Shanghai? Had there not been such a large number of attacks by Americans, French, and Chinese surface raiders in this area, we might have acquiesced, but to unnecessarily send a convoy into this ongoing combat situation is reckless in the extreme. We find it very strange that the Americans, French, and Chinese aren’t making similar protests.
3/16 - US wipes out Japanese fleet off Camranh Bay
(2) The British Admiralty has also announced the pending sailing of Task Force 1061 from Singapore, an escorted convoy that is in route to bring supplies and essential items to both the Commonwealth Forces imbedded at the Free Port of Shanghai and the Business Community of that enclave. This convoy will follow an identical path as Cruiser Division III, but will stay on an generally easterly path until approximately 120 miles from the Philippines. At that point, the convoy will pass east of Formosa on it's voyage to the British-controlled section of Shanghai. The announcement of this sailing is for the purpose of notification to all belligerents in the region, who should take note of the presence of four (4) Royal Navy escort vessels for purposes of communication, navigation, and security. Once again, the Admiralty must remind all combatants of The Crown's intention to maintain free and unfettered access to International Sea Lines despite the on-going hostilities in the Region. As before, the convoy will be traveling in a fully illuminated manner in order to avoid any incident of mistaken identity. Regular uncoded messages at the acknowledged wireless frequency will provide all with updates on the location of Task Force #1061.
(3) Japanese News reports of clashes between Commonwealth Air Forces in the HK area have been categorically dismissed as "rubbish, and whimsical" by the Southeast Asia HQ. These unsubstantiated reports have only one purpose, to try to alter Commonwealth training and search activities in the Hong Kong area. Let it be stated here that
Commonwealth military forces will not let down their guard and will continue to monitor the colonial territorial waters around Hong Kong without restrictions. It continues to be the position of this Government that the interests of all peace-loving nations would be best served by a Japanese withdrawal from China as soon as possible. Such action would be the best way to ensure that unintended contact between adjacent military forces is avoided.
(4) Belated Best Wishes to Emperor Hirohito, from the entire British Commonwealth, on his accession to the throne.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/15/27
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Sub attack at 33,47
Japanese Ships
CL Kako
DD Sakaki
DD Kusunoki
DD Nire
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
Allied Ships
SS K-XII
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
SS UB-125 (O6)
Allied Ships
DD Zane
DD Corry
DD Farenholt
DD MacDonough
DD Dent
BB Idaho
BB Washington
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CL Yubari
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Mikazuki
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Kikuzuki
DD Urunami, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Isonami, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Ayanami, Shell hits 1
AMC Melbourne Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1
AMC Montreal Maru, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2
BB Arizona, Shell hits 1
BB California, Shell hits 1
BB Idaho
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee
CL Cincinnati
CL Detroit, Shell hits 1
DD Dent
DD MacDonough
DD Farenholt
DD Corry
DD Zane
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CL Yubari, Shell hits 6
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 25, and is sunk
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 7, on fire
DD Mikazuki, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
DD Kikuzuki, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
DD Urunami, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
DD Isonami, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Ayanami, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Melbourne Maru, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Montreal Maru, Shell hits 2
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2
BB Arizona, Shell hits 1
BB California
BB Idaho, Shell hits 1
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 3
CL Cincinnati
CL Detroit, Shell hits 2
DD Dent
DD MacDonough
DD Farenholt, Shell hits 1
DD Corry
DD Zane
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CL Yubari, Shell hits 85, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
DD Isonami, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
DD Ayanami, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AMC Melbourne Maru, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AMC Montreal Maru, Shell hits 21, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
BB Washington
BB Arizona, Shell hits 2
BB California
BB Idaho, Shell hits 2
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee
CL Cincinnati
CL Detroit
DD Dent
DD MacDonough
DD Farenholt
DD Corry
DD Zane
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Sub attack at 44,42
Japanese Ships
SS No. 32
Allied Ships
CA Waldeck-Rousseau, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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ASW attack at 66,44
Japanese Ships
AMC Satsuki Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Uyo Maru
AMC Sinkoku Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Sagara Maru
AMC Sagami Maru
AMC Ryuzin Maru
AMC Ryuun Maru
AMC Ryoka Maru
AMC Noto Maru
AMC Nosiro Maru
AMC Norway Maru
AMC Nitiyo Maru
AMC Nagoya Maru
AMC Malta Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-28
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/16/27
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Sub attack at 32,48
Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu
DD Sakaki
DD Kusunoki
DD Nire
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
CL Sendai
Allied Ships
SS K-VI, hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
144 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 7
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 4
CA Asama
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 6
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 10
BB Suwo, Shell hits 5
BB Mishima, Shell hits 2
BB Okinoshima, Shell hits 1
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami
BB Hizen, Shell hits 2
BB Mikasa
BB Katori
BB Kashima, Shell hits 4
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied ground losses:
720 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/17/27
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Sub attack at 66,44
Japanese Ships
AK England Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-28
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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
AK Kinryo Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS K-II
Japan’s response to the latest British declaration:
Japan never raised the accusation that British air forces attacked Japanese forces in the Canton area. Why then, have the British chosen to deny this? Is this what they call in Europe “a Freudian Slip?”
Japan is not suggesting that Great Britain not defend Hong Kong. The defense of Hong Kong does not include having its air force flying over military installations and interfering with Canton’s defense. We have set the range of our scout aircraft to zero, meaning they will search and defend the Canton hex alone, and urge Great Britain do the same.
Once again, a surface raider attempted to disrupt the flow of foodstuffs to the Chinese people. Our heroic naval forces neutralized the threat. We assume the French cruiser has pulled into Hong Kong. We ask for the League of Nations to send a neutral delegation to Hong Kong to confirm the French cruiser is there, and assure it is interned under the International Rules of War.
There is absolutely no valid reason to send an armed supply convoy into Shanghai, through the heart of the Japanese empire, with the expectation that the Japanese military will curtail its operations to avoid the risk of misidentification. The Chinese receive 500 supply points into Yunan over the Burma Road on a daily basis. The overland supply route between Shanghai and Yunan is secure. We would like to point out that our Shanghai SNLF unit withdrew from the city months ago, and the French apparently have pulled out as well. Why is such a large British garrison necessary in Shanghai? Had there not been such a large number of attacks by Americans, French, and Chinese surface raiders in this area, we might have acquiesced, but to unnecessarily send a convoy into this ongoing combat situation is reckless in the extreme. We find it very strange that the Americans, French, and Chinese aren’t making similar protests.
3/16 - US wipes out Japanese fleet off Camranh Bay
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Allied subs score numerous hits
(1) The Admiralty has announced that Cruiser Div III is now at Grid Hex 39 - 50, and will be making it's final course correction towards HK shortly.
(2) The escorted military convoy #1061 will leave Singapore within the next 2 days on it's peaceful mission to Shanghai. Threats and warnings issued by Belligerents in the Region will not change The Crown's insistence of Freedom of Navigation in the Southeast Asia Theatre. Any attempt to interfere with the mission of this convoy would be ill-advised.
(3) Protests by belligerent nations concerning Commonwealth Air Forces freedom of action in the greater Hong Kong area should be aware that the Commonwealth has received permission from the legitimate Government of China to conduct over flights in the area in question. Since the Commonwealth does not recognize the legitimacy of the occupation of the greater Canton region by Japan, the protests lodged against the legality of these over flights is a moot question, at best.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/18/27
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ASW attack at 32,47
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
Allied Ships
SS K-XI, hits 1
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
55 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 3
CA Tokiwa
CA Asama, Shell hits 3
CA Adzuma
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga
BB Suwo
BB Mishima
BB Okinoshima, Shell hits 2
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami, Shell hits 2
BB Hizen
BB Mikasa
BB Katori
BB Kashima
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied ground losses:
156 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AMC Satsuki Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Uyo Maru
AMC Sinkoku Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Sagara Maru
AMC Sagami Maru
AMC Ryuzin Maru
AMC Ryuun Maru
AMC Ryoka Maru
AMC Noto Maru
AMC Nosiro Maru
AMC Norway Maru
AMC Nitiyo Maru
AMC Nagoya Maru
AMC Malta Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-15
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ASW attack at 32,47
Japanese Ships
DD Nara
DD No. 12
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Shimakaze
DD No.15
DD No. 28
BB Mishima
BB Fuji
Allied Ships
SS K-XI
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ASW attack at 33,47
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Maki
DD Enoki
DD No. 16
DD No. 6
DD No. 4
DD No. 2
DD Yakaze
Allied Ships
SS K-XII, hits 1
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Sub attack at 44,42
Japanese Ships
SS No. 32, hits 2
Allied Ships
BC Saratoga
DD Hull
DD Meyer
DD Peary
DD Stewart
DD Lea
BC Lexington
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AK Sinsei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS S-15
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Sub attack at 33,47
Japanese Ships
CA Asama, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Nara
DD No. 12
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Shimakaze
DD No.15
Allied Ships
SS K-XII
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/19/27
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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CL Tama, Torpedo hits 1 this torpedo appears to have been a dud [:)]
DD Sakaki
DD Kusunoki
DD Nire
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
CL Nagara
BC Atago
Allied Ships
SS K-II, hits 2
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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
BB Ise
DD Sakaki
DD Kusunoki
DD Nire
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
CL Kako
CL Isuzu
Allied Ships
SS K-II
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
Allied Ships
SS K-II
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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CL Tama, Torpedo hits 1, on fire this torpedo was not a dud [:(]
Allied Ships
SS K-II
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/20/27
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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Sakaki
DD Kusunoki
DD Nire
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
CL Isuzu
CL Oi
Allied Ships
SS K-II
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AMC Sagara Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Satsuki Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Uyo Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-15
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 38,60
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
AK Montanan
AK Santa Teresa, Bomb hits 1
AK Birmingham City, Bomb hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
Allied Ships
SS K-II, hits 1, on fire
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Sub attack at 45,46
Japanese Ships
AK Canberra Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
Allied Ships
SS S-25, hits 1
(2) The escorted military convoy #1061 will leave Singapore within the next 2 days on it's peaceful mission to Shanghai. Threats and warnings issued by Belligerents in the Region will not change The Crown's insistence of Freedom of Navigation in the Southeast Asia Theatre. Any attempt to interfere with the mission of this convoy would be ill-advised.
(3) Protests by belligerent nations concerning Commonwealth Air Forces freedom of action in the greater Hong Kong area should be aware that the Commonwealth has received permission from the legitimate Government of China to conduct over flights in the area in question. Since the Commonwealth does not recognize the legitimacy of the occupation of the greater Canton region by Japan, the protests lodged against the legality of these over flights is a moot question, at best.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/18/27
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ASW attack at 32,47
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
Allied Ships
SS K-XI, hits 1
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
55 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 3
CA Tokiwa
CA Asama, Shell hits 3
CA Adzuma
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga
BB Suwo
BB Mishima
BB Okinoshima, Shell hits 2
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami, Shell hits 2
BB Hizen
BB Mikasa
BB Katori
BB Kashima
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied ground losses:
156 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AMC Satsuki Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Uyo Maru
AMC Sinkoku Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Sagara Maru
AMC Sagami Maru
AMC Ryuzin Maru
AMC Ryuun Maru
AMC Ryoka Maru
AMC Noto Maru
AMC Nosiro Maru
AMC Norway Maru
AMC Nitiyo Maru
AMC Nagoya Maru
AMC Malta Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-15
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ASW attack at 32,47
Japanese Ships
DD Nara
DD No. 12
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Shimakaze
DD No.15
DD No. 28
BB Mishima
BB Fuji
Allied Ships
SS K-XI
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ASW attack at 33,47
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Maki
DD Enoki
DD No. 16
DD No. 6
DD No. 4
DD No. 2
DD Yakaze
Allied Ships
SS K-XII, hits 1
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Sub attack at 44,42
Japanese Ships
SS No. 32, hits 2
Allied Ships
BC Saratoga
DD Hull
DD Meyer
DD Peary
DD Stewart
DD Lea
BC Lexington
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AK Sinsei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS S-15
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Sub attack at 33,47
Japanese Ships
CA Asama, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Nara
DD No. 12
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Shimakaze
DD No.15
Allied Ships
SS K-XII
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/19/27
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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CL Tama, Torpedo hits 1 this torpedo appears to have been a dud [:)]
DD Sakaki
DD Kusunoki
DD Nire
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
CL Nagara
BC Atago
Allied Ships
SS K-II, hits 2
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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
BB Ise
DD Sakaki
DD Kusunoki
DD Nire
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
CL Kako
CL Isuzu
Allied Ships
SS K-II
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
Allied Ships
SS K-II
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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CL Tama, Torpedo hits 1, on fire this torpedo was not a dud [:(]
Allied Ships
SS K-II
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/20/27
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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Sakaki
DD Kusunoki
DD Nire
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
CL Isuzu
CL Oi
Allied Ships
SS K-II
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AMC Sagara Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Satsuki Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Uyo Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-15
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 38,60
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
AK Montanan
AK Santa Teresa, Bomb hits 1
AK Birmingham City, Bomb hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
Allied Ships
SS K-II, hits 1, on fire
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Sub attack at 45,46
Japanese Ships
AK Canberra Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
Allied Ships
SS S-25, hits 1
Different Forms of Attrition
1) Cruiser Division III has reached Hong Kong, and is docked at the Naval base there.
2) TF #1061, on route to Shanghai, is at Grid Reference #29 - 50
Japan states that once again, a belligerent task force, this time American, has been detected off Hong Kong, and asks Great Britain if they will take the type of steps against this real threat to its neutrality as it is against the Japanese threat that exists only in its imagination.
When the expected diplomatic double-speak is received, Japan brings the issue before the League of Nations, and demands that neutral delegations be sent to Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore to confirm that belligerents are not operating out of these ports in violation of the rules of war. Italy seconds. Most non-aligned nations vote yes. Motion carries.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/21/27
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Ground combat at Tatung
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tatung base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/22/27
Dateline: Geneva, Switzerland @ The League of Nations. The Nations of the British Commonwealth issued the following joint communiqué following the passage of the highly-disputed Japanese motion concerning the need for a League of Nation's investigation of the possible use of Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai as support bases for 3rd party Naval forces engaged against the Japanese Empire.
"The Nations of the British Commonwealth express their unanimous support for the efforts of the League of Nations to contain, and hopefully end, the current state of hostilities among all parties in the Greater Southeast Asia Region. However, the Commonwealth Nations are also in 100% agreement that the root cause of the conflict is the current policy of relentless expansionist aggression by the Empire of Japan against both League Members China, Holland, and France) and the United States of America. The attacks on these nations, as well as the illegal occupation of Manchuria, are the subject of numerous censures and motions that have been passed by the League of Nations against
Japan. That these actions have been totally ignored by Japan is testament to the complete contempt which that nation apparently has for the legitimacy of this great deliberative body. It is not without a little irony, that Japan now seeks to obtain League of Nation's support for self-serving actions while ignoring virtually all previous LON's pronouncements and admonitions concerning Japan's full responsibility for the current conflict.
Given Japan's non-compliance with past LON's edicts, it's efforts to secure international support for it's war effort needs to be taken into consideration before anything else.
The Nations of the Commonwealth will again be submitting for passage a motion that calls for an immediate cease-fire by all warring parties, and a return to pre-conflict boundaries by all combatants. Anything less than this constitutes a situation that rewards Japan for it's expansionist policies, something that this great deliberative body cannot allow if there is to be a future for this organization
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 38,60
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
AK Montanan, Bomb hits 1
AK Santa Teresa, Bomb hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/23/27
Dateline: Geneva, Switzerland @ the Palace of Nations: Following 2 days of intense oratory and attempts at consensus building, the Commonwealth-sponsored measure calling for an immediate cease-fire among the Sino-Japanese-Dutch-USA combatants in the Southeast Asia conflict passed by a vote of 50 for, 3 against (Japan, Italy, and the Irish Free State), and 2 abstentions (New member Germany and Uruguay).
A companion measure calling for a withdrawal of all military forces to pre-war boundaries passed with an identical vote tally.
Critics of the League of Nations immediately pointed out that the measures which were passed where almost entirely symbolic in nature. This is because of the less than unanimous nature of the vote, and the fact that the core issues at stake involved the national sovereignty of individual League Members. Because the League's own charter requires unanimity in dealing with matters involving national sovereignty, by definition, the League is unable to force it's members to comply with the measure. Rather, the net effect of the measures was to provide a type of "Moral Compass" for all member nations to use in making their own individual decisions concerning whether or not to support the measures with actual actions, short of military action of course.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/24/27
The galleries of the Palace of Nations are packed for the formal Japanese response to yesterday’s measure.
“My esteemed colleagues, the Empire of Japan announces that it will accept a cease-fire in China, on the condition that all belligerents in China do the same. (At this point, the delegate pauses. A moment later, the Italian delegation starts applauding wildly. Many other delegations follow suit).
But my colleagues, why stop there? Let us remove all of the influences which have brought our world to the brink of a second Great War. With that in mind, Japan agrees to withdraw her forces, in full view of League of Nations observers, from China as well as Indochina, on the condition that the destabilizing foreign forces which are also occupying Asia withdraw proportionally, also under the watchful eye of League of Nations observers. If Great Britain or France withdraws a regiment, we will withdraw a regiment, if they withdraw a battleship, we’ll remove a battleship from the area, and so on. The withdrawal area will include all of China, including Shanghai, and Hong Kong, as well as Indochina, Burma, Malaya, Siam, and Singapore. (At this time, there is a ruckus in the galleries, until the sergeant at arms is able to restore order).
You think we are joking? We are not. We seek order and stability in Asia. After all, we are Asians ourselves, and this is our area in the world. Is not the mission of the League of Nations peace and self-determination? Well, my esteemed colleagues, we are offering you both – immediate peace will come from the cease fire, and lasting peace will come to the Asian mainland from the withdrawal from all foreign forces, including ours. We will then support elections, again under League observation, in all areas of mainland Asia to determine if they wish to remain under colonial occupation, or assume their rightful place among the free nations of the world. Assuming most of them choose freedom, they may then decide which nations they wish to align with, and to join this great League. The Japanese empire has already taken this preliminary step in nation building through the Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere.
We have been labeled the aggressors in this war, and have even been called hypocrites. Really? Is Japan occupying any part of Europe? Did the millions of Asians living under foreign domination ask to be colonies of France or Great Britain? The answer of course, is no, and now that the Asian people finally have a champion which can stand up to foreign colonization, France attacks us, Great Britain provokes us, and we are slandered on a daily basis in this Great Hall.
So, we say to Great Britain and France – let us have peace! Let us all withdraw our forces, advance the ideals of this great League, and leave Asia for the Asians! Yesterday, Great Britain proposed a cease fire and a withdrawal from the Asian mainland. We accept both, on the condition that they and their French allies do the same. What say you, France and Britain? Will you live up to your own bombast promoting diplomacy, self-determination, and free trade, or will you simply revert back to more threats, posturing, and war? Will you prove to be the real hypocrites? The world is watching. Thank you.
After a brief silence, the galleries containing the developing and non-aligned nations burst into applause. Within an hour, Geneva newspapers issue extra editions, with the competing headlines “Japan Proposes Asian Withdrawal” and “Japan Accepts Peace!”
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 38,60
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Birmingham City
AK Montanan, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Santa Teresa
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/25/27
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 38,60
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 5
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
AK Montanan, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage she sank 25 days later
AK Santa Teresa, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/26/27
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kiungahan at 39,41
Japanese Ships
TK Hakko Maru, Shell hits 32, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC Saratoga
DD Lea
DD Stewart
DD Peary
DD Meyer
DD Hull
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Ground combat at Anking
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 580 troops, 0 guns, 29 vehicles, Assault Value = 15
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Anking base !!!
The new British Prime Minister has reportedly "taken to drink" following the disappointing public relations debacle at Geneva in the past week. No press conferences, statements, or public events involving the occupant of #10 Downing Street are on the schedule for the next week. A countless trek of limousines, with what are rumored to be Foreign Diplomats, have been seen coming and going over the past several days.
A Japanese tanker is sunk off Kiungahan
2) TF #1061, on route to Shanghai, is at Grid Reference #29 - 50
Japan states that once again, a belligerent task force, this time American, has been detected off Hong Kong, and asks Great Britain if they will take the type of steps against this real threat to its neutrality as it is against the Japanese threat that exists only in its imagination.
When the expected diplomatic double-speak is received, Japan brings the issue before the League of Nations, and demands that neutral delegations be sent to Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore to confirm that belligerents are not operating out of these ports in violation of the rules of war. Italy seconds. Most non-aligned nations vote yes. Motion carries.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/21/27
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Ground combat at Tatung
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tatung base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/22/27
Dateline: Geneva, Switzerland @ The League of Nations. The Nations of the British Commonwealth issued the following joint communiqué following the passage of the highly-disputed Japanese motion concerning the need for a League of Nation's investigation of the possible use of Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai as support bases for 3rd party Naval forces engaged against the Japanese Empire.
"The Nations of the British Commonwealth express their unanimous support for the efforts of the League of Nations to contain, and hopefully end, the current state of hostilities among all parties in the Greater Southeast Asia Region. However, the Commonwealth Nations are also in 100% agreement that the root cause of the conflict is the current policy of relentless expansionist aggression by the Empire of Japan against both League Members China, Holland, and France) and the United States of America. The attacks on these nations, as well as the illegal occupation of Manchuria, are the subject of numerous censures and motions that have been passed by the League of Nations against
Japan. That these actions have been totally ignored by Japan is testament to the complete contempt which that nation apparently has for the legitimacy of this great deliberative body. It is not without a little irony, that Japan now seeks to obtain League of Nation's support for self-serving actions while ignoring virtually all previous LON's pronouncements and admonitions concerning Japan's full responsibility for the current conflict.
Given Japan's non-compliance with past LON's edicts, it's efforts to secure international support for it's war effort needs to be taken into consideration before anything else.
The Nations of the Commonwealth will again be submitting for passage a motion that calls for an immediate cease-fire by all warring parties, and a return to pre-conflict boundaries by all combatants. Anything less than this constitutes a situation that rewards Japan for it's expansionist policies, something that this great deliberative body cannot allow if there is to be a future for this organization
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 38,60
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
AK Montanan, Bomb hits 1
AK Santa Teresa, Bomb hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/23/27
Dateline: Geneva, Switzerland @ the Palace of Nations: Following 2 days of intense oratory and attempts at consensus building, the Commonwealth-sponsored measure calling for an immediate cease-fire among the Sino-Japanese-Dutch-USA combatants in the Southeast Asia conflict passed by a vote of 50 for, 3 against (Japan, Italy, and the Irish Free State), and 2 abstentions (New member Germany and Uruguay).
A companion measure calling for a withdrawal of all military forces to pre-war boundaries passed with an identical vote tally.
Critics of the League of Nations immediately pointed out that the measures which were passed where almost entirely symbolic in nature. This is because of the less than unanimous nature of the vote, and the fact that the core issues at stake involved the national sovereignty of individual League Members. Because the League's own charter requires unanimity in dealing with matters involving national sovereignty, by definition, the League is unable to force it's members to comply with the measure. Rather, the net effect of the measures was to provide a type of "Moral Compass" for all member nations to use in making their own individual decisions concerning whether or not to support the measures with actual actions, short of military action of course.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/24/27
The galleries of the Palace of Nations are packed for the formal Japanese response to yesterday’s measure.
“My esteemed colleagues, the Empire of Japan announces that it will accept a cease-fire in China, on the condition that all belligerents in China do the same. (At this point, the delegate pauses. A moment later, the Italian delegation starts applauding wildly. Many other delegations follow suit).
But my colleagues, why stop there? Let us remove all of the influences which have brought our world to the brink of a second Great War. With that in mind, Japan agrees to withdraw her forces, in full view of League of Nations observers, from China as well as Indochina, on the condition that the destabilizing foreign forces which are also occupying Asia withdraw proportionally, also under the watchful eye of League of Nations observers. If Great Britain or France withdraws a regiment, we will withdraw a regiment, if they withdraw a battleship, we’ll remove a battleship from the area, and so on. The withdrawal area will include all of China, including Shanghai, and Hong Kong, as well as Indochina, Burma, Malaya, Siam, and Singapore. (At this time, there is a ruckus in the galleries, until the sergeant at arms is able to restore order).
You think we are joking? We are not. We seek order and stability in Asia. After all, we are Asians ourselves, and this is our area in the world. Is not the mission of the League of Nations peace and self-determination? Well, my esteemed colleagues, we are offering you both – immediate peace will come from the cease fire, and lasting peace will come to the Asian mainland from the withdrawal from all foreign forces, including ours. We will then support elections, again under League observation, in all areas of mainland Asia to determine if they wish to remain under colonial occupation, or assume their rightful place among the free nations of the world. Assuming most of them choose freedom, they may then decide which nations they wish to align with, and to join this great League. The Japanese empire has already taken this preliminary step in nation building through the Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere.
We have been labeled the aggressors in this war, and have even been called hypocrites. Really? Is Japan occupying any part of Europe? Did the millions of Asians living under foreign domination ask to be colonies of France or Great Britain? The answer of course, is no, and now that the Asian people finally have a champion which can stand up to foreign colonization, France attacks us, Great Britain provokes us, and we are slandered on a daily basis in this Great Hall.
So, we say to Great Britain and France – let us have peace! Let us all withdraw our forces, advance the ideals of this great League, and leave Asia for the Asians! Yesterday, Great Britain proposed a cease fire and a withdrawal from the Asian mainland. We accept both, on the condition that they and their French allies do the same. What say you, France and Britain? Will you live up to your own bombast promoting diplomacy, self-determination, and free trade, or will you simply revert back to more threats, posturing, and war? Will you prove to be the real hypocrites? The world is watching. Thank you.
After a brief silence, the galleries containing the developing and non-aligned nations burst into applause. Within an hour, Geneva newspapers issue extra editions, with the competing headlines “Japan Proposes Asian Withdrawal” and “Japan Accepts Peace!”
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 38,60
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Birmingham City
AK Montanan, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Santa Teresa
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/25/27
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 38,60
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 5
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 14
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
AK Montanan, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage she sank 25 days later
AK Santa Teresa, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/26/27
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kiungahan at 39,41
Japanese Ships
TK Hakko Maru, Shell hits 32, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC Saratoga
DD Lea
DD Stewart
DD Peary
DD Meyer
DD Hull
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Ground combat at Anking
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 580 troops, 0 guns, 29 vehicles, Assault Value = 15
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Anking base !!!
The new British Prime Minister has reportedly "taken to drink" following the disappointing public relations debacle at Geneva in the past week. No press conferences, statements, or public events involving the occupant of #10 Downing Street are on the schedule for the next week. A countless trek of limousines, with what are rumored to be Foreign Diplomats, have been seen coming and going over the past several days.
A Japanese tanker is sunk off Kiungahan
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Lanchow falls
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/27/27
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/28/27
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ASW attack at 34,52
Japanese Ships
SS No. 40
Allied Ships
DD Voyager
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ASW attack at 51,42
Japanese Ships
SS No. 31
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/29/27
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Sub attack at 64,44
Japanese Ships
AK Sansho Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
Allied Ships
SS R-13
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Sub attack near Manila at 43,52
Japanese Ships
AP Taibun Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS R-17
Japanese ground losses:
83 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/30/27
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SS K-IX is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Camranh Bay
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/31/27
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ASW attack at 64,44
Japanese Ships
AMC Malacca Maru
Allied Ships
SS R-13
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/01/27
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Ground combat at Lanchow
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 30 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lanchow base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/28/27
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ASW attack at 34,52
Japanese Ships
SS No. 40
Allied Ships
DD Voyager
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ASW attack at 51,42
Japanese Ships
SS No. 31
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/29/27
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Sub attack at 64,44
Japanese Ships
AK Sansho Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
Allied Ships
SS R-13
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Sub attack near Manila at 43,52
Japanese Ships
AP Taibun Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS R-17
Japanese ground losses:
83 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/30/27
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SS K-IX is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Camranh Bay
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/31/27
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ASW attack at 64,44
Japanese Ships
AMC Malacca Maru
Allied Ships
SS R-13
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/01/27
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Ground combat at Lanchow
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 30 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lanchow base !!!
Raids on Japanese Bases
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/02/27
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/03/27
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Sub attack near Manila at 43,52
Japanese Ships
TK Kokuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS R-10
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/04/27
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Naval bombardment of Jolo, at 38,59 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Avro 504K: 1 destroyed
Mitsubishi 1MF3A: 3 destroyed
Mitsubishi B1M2: 3 destroyed
85 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Detroit, Shell hits 22
CL Cincinnati
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 12
CL Omaha, Shell hits 5
BB Idaho
BB California, Shell hits 4
BB Arizona
BB Washington
Japanese ground losses:
569 casualties reported
Guns lost 21
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 31
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/05/27
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Canton at 43,41
Japanese Ships
AK Hikosan Maru
AK Kirisima Maru, Shell hits 24, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AK Lima Maru
AK London Maru, Shell hits 1
AK Madras Maru, Shell hits 18, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
Allied Ships
CA Dupleix
CA Desaix, Shell hits 4
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Sub attack near Canton at 43,41
Japanese Ships
SS No. 18
Allied Ships
CA Dupleix
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Sub attack at 44,46
Japanese Ships
TK Ose, Torpedo hits 2, on fire she sank 2 days later
ML Tsugaru
AMC Morioka Maru
AMC Matumoto Maru
AMC Matue Maru
AMC Mantai Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
DD Ashi
Allied Ships
SS S-25
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ASW attack at 44,46
Japanese Ships
AMC Morioka Maru
AMC Matumoto Maru
AMC Matue Maru
AMC Mantai Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
DD Ashi
AMC Kurogane Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-25
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Sub attack at 44,43
Japanese Ships
AK Lima Maru, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire she sank a week later
Allied Ships
SS S-4
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Sub attack near Bataan at 42,51
Japanese Ships
TK Kokuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS R-19
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Ground combat at Sining
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 15 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sining base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/06/27
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Naval bombardment of Aparri, at 46,49
Allied Ships
BC Saratoga
BC Lexington
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Runway hits 3
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/07/27
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Sub attack at 64,44
Japanese Ships
AK Kiso Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS R-13
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Sub attack at 65,44
Japanese Ships
AK Kiso Maru, on fire
Allied Ships
SS R-1
French CAs raid Canton on 4/5/27
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/03/27
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Sub attack near Manila at 43,52
Japanese Ships
TK Kokuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS R-10
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/04/27
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Naval bombardment of Jolo, at 38,59 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Avro 504K: 1 destroyed
Mitsubishi 1MF3A: 3 destroyed
Mitsubishi B1M2: 3 destroyed
85 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Detroit, Shell hits 22
CL Cincinnati
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 12
CL Omaha, Shell hits 5
BB Idaho
BB California, Shell hits 4
BB Arizona
BB Washington
Japanese ground losses:
569 casualties reported
Guns lost 21
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 31
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/05/27
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Canton at 43,41
Japanese Ships
AK Hikosan Maru
AK Kirisima Maru, Shell hits 24, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AK Lima Maru
AK London Maru, Shell hits 1
AK Madras Maru, Shell hits 18, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
Allied Ships
CA Dupleix
CA Desaix, Shell hits 4
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Sub attack near Canton at 43,41
Japanese Ships
SS No. 18
Allied Ships
CA Dupleix
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Sub attack at 44,46
Japanese Ships
TK Ose, Torpedo hits 2, on fire she sank 2 days later
ML Tsugaru
AMC Morioka Maru
AMC Matumoto Maru
AMC Matue Maru
AMC Mantai Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
DD Ashi
Allied Ships
SS S-25
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ASW attack at 44,46
Japanese Ships
AMC Morioka Maru
AMC Matumoto Maru
AMC Matue Maru
AMC Mantai Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
DD Ashi
AMC Kurogane Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-25
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Sub attack at 44,43
Japanese Ships
AK Lima Maru, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire she sank a week later
Allied Ships
SS S-4
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Sub attack near Bataan at 42,51
Japanese Ships
TK Kokuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS R-19
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Ground combat at Sining
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese assault odds: 15 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sining base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/06/27
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Naval bombardment of Aparri, at 46,49
Allied Ships
BC Saratoga
BC Lexington
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Runway hits 3
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/07/27
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Sub attack at 64,44
Japanese Ships
AK Kiso Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS R-13
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Sub attack at 65,44
Japanese Ships
AK Kiso Maru, on fire
Allied Ships
SS R-1
French CAs raid Canton on 4/5/27
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US subs take their toll
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/08/27
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/09/27
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/10/27
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AK Tamahoko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS S-9
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/11/27
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Sub attack near Manila at 43,52
Japanese Ships
AP Anrugu Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS R-19
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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AMC Satsuki Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Uyo Maru
AMC Sinkoku Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Sagami Maru
AMC Ryuzin Maru
AMC Ryuun Maru
AMC Ryoka Maru
AMC Noto Maru
AMC Nosiro Maru
AMC Norway Maru
AMC Nitiyo Maru
AMC Nagoya Maru
AMC Malta Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-9
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AMC Uyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AMC Satsuki Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Sinkoku Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-9, hits 2
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/12/27
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AMC Uyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS S-9
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Sub attack at 32,47
Japanese Ships
AK Cuba Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS R-20
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TF 86 encounters mine field at 32,47
Japanese Ships
AK Dakar Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank 6 days later
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/13/27
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Sub attack at 34,49
Japanese Ships
MSW Harukaze, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank
MSW Hatsuyuki
MSW Hatsushimo
Allied Ships
SS K-XI
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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AMC Satsuki Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Sinkoku Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Sagami Maru
AMC Ryuzin Maru
AMC Ryuun Maru
AMC Ryoka Maru
AMC Noto Maru
AMC Nosiro Maru
AMC Norway Maru
AMC Nitiyo Maru
AMC Nagoya Maru
AMC Malta Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-9, hits 1, on fire
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/09/27
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/10/27
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AK Tamahoko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS S-9
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/11/27
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Sub attack near Manila at 43,52
Japanese Ships
AP Anrugu Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS R-19
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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AMC Satsuki Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Uyo Maru
AMC Sinkoku Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Sagami Maru
AMC Ryuzin Maru
AMC Ryuun Maru
AMC Ryoka Maru
AMC Noto Maru
AMC Nosiro Maru
AMC Norway Maru
AMC Nitiyo Maru
AMC Nagoya Maru
AMC Malta Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-9
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AMC Uyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AMC Satsuki Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Sinkoku Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-9, hits 2
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/12/27
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AMC Uyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS S-9
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Sub attack at 32,47
Japanese Ships
AK Cuba Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS R-20
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TF 86 encounters mine field at 32,47
Japanese Ships
AK Dakar Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank 6 days later
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/13/27
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Sub attack at 34,49
Japanese Ships
MSW Harukaze, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank
MSW Hatsuyuki
MSW Hatsushimo
Allied Ships
SS K-XI
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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43
Japanese Ships
AMC Satsuki Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Sinkoku Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Sagami Maru
AMC Ryuzin Maru
AMC Ryuun Maru
AMC Ryoka Maru
AMC Noto Maru
AMC Nosiro Maru
AMC Norway Maru
AMC Nitiyo Maru
AMC Nagoya Maru
AMC Malta Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-9, hits 1, on fire
Calm before the storms...
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/14/27
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TF 39 encounters mine field at 24531208,32
Japanese Ships
MSW Yudachi
MSW Hatsuyuki
MSW Yugure
MSW Hatsushimo
MSW Kisaragi
MSW Nenohi
MSW Ushio
MSW Wakaba
MSW Asakaze
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/15/27
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/16/27
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Sub attack near Kupang at 28,77
Japanese Ships
SS No. 38
Allied Ships
DD Shubrick
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ASW attack at 36,45
Allied Ships
SS K-XIII
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ASW attack near Kupang at 28,77
Japanese Ships
SS No. 38
Allied Ships
DD Shubrick
The British Parliament is getting cantankerous and edgy over the perception of a fuzzy Foreign Policy insofar as a plan to contain and/or find a peaceful solution to the current conflict in Southeast Asia. Expectation is increasing for the PM to address Parliament in the near future.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/17/27
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Sub attack near Haiphong at 37,38
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
SC Ch107
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TF 94 encounters mine field at 24531208,32
Japanese Ships
MSW Asakaze
MSW Wakaba
MSW Ushio
MSW Nenohi
MSW Kisaragi
MSW Hatsushimo
MSW Yugure
MSW Hatsuyuki
MSW Yudachi
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/18/27
Prime Minister Churchill finds himself on the defensive when Italian newspapers start printing pictures of what appears to be the French cruiser Dupleix docked at Hong Kong on April 4 and 5, right after that cruiser participated in a raid on Canton. The pictures are picked up by numerous other newspapaers, and the Prime Minister's political opponents are now asking uncomfortable questions.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/19/27
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Sub attack near Takao at 48,45
Japanese Ships
TK Mirii Maru
Allied Ships
SS R-13
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ASW attack near Haiphong at 37,38
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
SC Ch107
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TF 39 encounters mine field at 24531208,32
Japanese Ships
MSW Yudachi
MSW Hatsuyuki
MSW Yugure
MSW Hatsushimo
MSW Kisaragi
MSW Nenohi
MSW Ushio
MSW Wakaba
MSW Asakaze
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/15/27
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/16/27
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Sub attack near Kupang at 28,77
Japanese Ships
SS No. 38
Allied Ships
DD Shubrick
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ASW attack at 36,45
Allied Ships
SS K-XIII
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ASW attack near Kupang at 28,77
Japanese Ships
SS No. 38
Allied Ships
DD Shubrick
The British Parliament is getting cantankerous and edgy over the perception of a fuzzy Foreign Policy insofar as a plan to contain and/or find a peaceful solution to the current conflict in Southeast Asia. Expectation is increasing for the PM to address Parliament in the near future.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/17/27
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Sub attack near Haiphong at 37,38
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
SC Ch107
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TF 94 encounters mine field at 24531208,32
Japanese Ships
MSW Asakaze
MSW Wakaba
MSW Ushio
MSW Nenohi
MSW Kisaragi
MSW Hatsushimo
MSW Yugure
MSW Hatsuyuki
MSW Yudachi
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/18/27
Prime Minister Churchill finds himself on the defensive when Italian newspapers start printing pictures of what appears to be the French cruiser Dupleix docked at Hong Kong on April 4 and 5, right after that cruiser participated in a raid on Canton. The pictures are picked up by numerous other newspapaers, and the Prime Minister's political opponents are now asking uncomfortable questions.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/19/27
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Sub attack near Takao at 48,45
Japanese Ships
TK Mirii Maru
Allied Ships
SS R-13
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ASW attack near Haiphong at 37,38
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
SC Ch107
Saigon battle begins, Kuriles invaded
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/20/27
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Naval bombardment of Etorofo Jima, at 76,37 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Richmond
BC Constitution
BC Ranger
BC Constellation
BB New York, Shell hits 3
BB Mississippi, Shell hits 4
BB Pennsylvania
BB West Virginia, Shell hits 3
BB Colorado
BB North Carolina
BB Montana
BB Indiana
BB South Dakota
Japanese ground losses:
439 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 5
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Sub attack at 61,44
Japanese Ships
AP Saiho Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS S-17
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ASW attack at 44,46
Allied Ships
SS S-25
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 145872 troops, 1178 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3001
Defending force 50329 troops, 251 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 832
Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/21/27
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
85 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Kinu, Shell hits 1
CA Yakumo
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 5
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 1
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga
BB Suwo, Shell hits 4
BB Mishima
BB Okinoshima
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami
BB Hizen
BB Mikasa
BB Katori
BB Kashima
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied ground losses:
258 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Port hits 1
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1027
TF 1027 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
28 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Upshur, Shell hits 1
AK Tuscaloosa City
Allied ground losses:
448 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1027
TF 1027 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
22 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Upshur, Shell hits 1
AK Challenger
Allied ground losses:
408 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1094
TF 1094 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Laub
Allied ground losses:
291 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 146175 troops, 1183 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3012
Defending force 49837 troops, 243 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 827
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/22/27
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1027
TF 1027 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1094
TF 1094 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied ground losses:
213 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1070
TF 1070 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
56 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AMC Diamond head
AMC Steel Seafarer, Shell hits 1
AK Steel Mariner, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Sumner
DD Lichfield, Shell hits 2
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
1109 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1094
TF 1094 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 146461 troops, 1197 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3026
Defending force 49945 troops, 245 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 828
Allied ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Naval bombardment of Etorofo Jima, at 76,37 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Richmond
BC Constitution
BC Ranger
BC Constellation
BB New York, Shell hits 3
BB Mississippi, Shell hits 4
BB Pennsylvania
BB West Virginia, Shell hits 3
BB Colorado
BB North Carolina
BB Montana
BB Indiana
BB South Dakota
Japanese ground losses:
439 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 5
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Sub attack at 61,44
Japanese Ships
AP Saiho Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS S-17
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ASW attack at 44,46
Allied Ships
SS S-25
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 145872 troops, 1178 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3001
Defending force 50329 troops, 251 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 832
Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/21/27
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
85 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Kinu, Shell hits 1
CA Yakumo
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 5
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 1
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga
BB Suwo, Shell hits 4
BB Mishima
BB Okinoshima
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami
BB Hizen
BB Mikasa
BB Katori
BB Kashima
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied ground losses:
258 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Port hits 1
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1027
TF 1027 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
28 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Upshur, Shell hits 1
AK Tuscaloosa City
Allied ground losses:
448 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1027
TF 1027 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
22 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Upshur, Shell hits 1
AK Challenger
Allied ground losses:
408 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1094
TF 1094 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Laub
Allied ground losses:
291 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 146175 troops, 1183 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3012
Defending force 49837 troops, 243 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 827
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/22/27
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1027
TF 1027 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1094
TF 1094 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied ground losses:
213 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1070
TF 1070 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
56 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AMC Diamond head
AMC Steel Seafarer, Shell hits 1
AK Steel Mariner, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Sumner
DD Lichfield, Shell hits 2
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
1109 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1094
TF 1094 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 146461 troops, 1197 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3026
Defending force 49945 troops, 245 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 828
Allied ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
North and South
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/23/27
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1070
TF 1070 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
47 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Lichfield
AK Mahimahi, Shell hits 2
DD Decatur
AK Utahan, Shell hits 1
DD Sumner, Shell hits 1
Allied ground losses:
473 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1094
TF 1094 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
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Naval bombardment of Etorofo Jima, at 76,37 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AMC Liberty
AMC Vincent
AMC Mauna Ala
AMC Julia Luckenbach
AMC J.L. Luckenbach, Shell hits 1
AMC Steel Trader, Shell hits 1
AMC Steel Navigator
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
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Naval bombardment of Etorofo Jima, at 76,37 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Thompson
DD Stoddert, Shell hits 2
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
DD J. F. Burnes
DD Farragut
DD Moody, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD McCawley
DD Southard
DD Greer
DD Champlin
DD Schley
CL Richmond
BC Constitution
BC Ranger
BC Constellation
BB New York
BB Mississippi
BB Pennsylvania
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB North Carolina
BB Montana
BB Indiana
BB South Dakota
Japanese ground losses:
150 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 5
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TF 1070 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
Allied ground losses:
100 casualties reported
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TF 1094 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
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ASW attack at 33,47
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
Allied Ships
SS R-17, hits 2
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Day Time Surface Combat at 54,44
Japanese Ships
AP Sunten Maru, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
AP Taihei Maru, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later
Allied Ships
CA Dupleix
CA Desaix
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Naval bombardment of Etorofo Jima, at 76,37
Allied Ships
AMC Liberty
AMC Vincent
AMC Mauna Ala
AMC Julia Luckenbach
AMC J.L. Luckenbach
AMC Steel Trader
AMC Steel Navigator
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 147071 troops, 1200 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3045
Defending force 49906 troops, 247 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 831
Allied ground losses:
114 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Etorofo Jima
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 14393 troops, 63 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 267
Defending force 1026 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3
Allied assault odds: 1022 to 1 (fort level 3)
Allied forces CAPTURE Etorofo Jima base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/24/27
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Sub attack at 44,43
Japanese Ships
AK Taketoyo Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
Allied Ships
SS R-9
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
115 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Kinu
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 7
CA Tokiwa
CA Adzuma
CA Nisshin, Shell hits 1
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 2
BB Suwo, Shell hits 2
BB Mishima
BB Okinoshima, Shell hits 3
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami, Shell hits 5
BB Hizen
BB Mikasa
BB Katori, Shell hits 3
BB Kashima
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied ground losses:
249 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
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Sub attack at 45,44
Japanese Ships
TK Eiho Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-31
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Sub attack at 45,44
Japanese Ships
AK Shinrei Maru, Shell hits 2
Allied Ships
SS S-31
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 147474 troops, 1209 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3061
Defending force 49416 troops, 235 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 829
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/25/27
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Sub attack near Kendari at 33,71
Japanese Ships
SS No. 28
Allied Ships
AK Langkoeas, Shell hits 2
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Maki
DD Enoki
DD No. 16
DD No. 6
DD No. 4
DD No. 2
DD Yakaze
DD Sawakaze
DD No.17
DD No.9
DD No.5
DD No.3
DD No. 19
Allied Ships
SS K-V, hits 1, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47, hits 1
Allied Ships
BB Indiana
DD Thompson
DD Stoddert
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
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Sub attack near Kendari at 33,71
Japanese Ships
SS No. 28
Allied Ships
AK Kota Radja, Torpedo hits 1
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
Allied Ships
DD Edwards, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later
DD William Jones
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Henshaw
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 147952 troops, 1215 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3074
Defending force 49481 troops, 239 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 829
Allied ground losses:
102 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1070
TF 1070 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
47 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Lichfield
AK Mahimahi, Shell hits 2
DD Decatur
AK Utahan, Shell hits 1
DD Sumner, Shell hits 1
Allied ground losses:
473 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Etorofo Jima, 76,37, firing at TF 1094
TF 1094 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
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Naval bombardment of Etorofo Jima, at 76,37 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AMC Liberty
AMC Vincent
AMC Mauna Ala
AMC Julia Luckenbach
AMC J.L. Luckenbach, Shell hits 1
AMC Steel Trader, Shell hits 1
AMC Steel Navigator
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
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Naval bombardment of Etorofo Jima, at 76,37 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Thompson
DD Stoddert, Shell hits 2
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
DD J. F. Burnes
DD Farragut
DD Moody, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD McCawley
DD Southard
DD Greer
DD Champlin
DD Schley
CL Richmond
BC Constitution
BC Ranger
BC Constellation
BB New York
BB Mississippi
BB Pennsylvania
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB North Carolina
BB Montana
BB Indiana
BB South Dakota
Japanese ground losses:
150 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 5
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TF 1070 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
Allied ground losses:
100 casualties reported
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TF 1094 troops unloading over beach at Etorofo Jima, 76,37
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
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ASW attack at 33,47
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
Allied Ships
SS R-17, hits 2
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Day Time Surface Combat at 54,44
Japanese Ships
AP Sunten Maru, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
AP Taihei Maru, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later
Allied Ships
CA Dupleix
CA Desaix
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Naval bombardment of Etorofo Jima, at 76,37
Allied Ships
AMC Liberty
AMC Vincent
AMC Mauna Ala
AMC Julia Luckenbach
AMC J.L. Luckenbach
AMC Steel Trader
AMC Steel Navigator
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 147071 troops, 1200 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3045
Defending force 49906 troops, 247 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 831
Allied ground losses:
114 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Etorofo Jima
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 14393 troops, 63 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 267
Defending force 1026 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3
Allied assault odds: 1022 to 1 (fort level 3)
Allied forces CAPTURE Etorofo Jima base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/24/27
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Sub attack at 44,43
Japanese Ships
AK Taketoyo Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
Allied Ships
SS R-9
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
115 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Kinu
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 7
CA Tokiwa
CA Adzuma
CA Nisshin, Shell hits 1
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 2
BB Suwo, Shell hits 2
BB Mishima
BB Okinoshima, Shell hits 3
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami, Shell hits 5
BB Hizen
BB Mikasa
BB Katori, Shell hits 3
BB Kashima
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied ground losses:
249 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
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Sub attack at 45,44
Japanese Ships
TK Eiho Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-31
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Sub attack at 45,44
Japanese Ships
AK Shinrei Maru, Shell hits 2
Allied Ships
SS S-31
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 147474 troops, 1209 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3061
Defending force 49416 troops, 235 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 829
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/25/27
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Sub attack near Kendari at 33,71
Japanese Ships
SS No. 28
Allied Ships
AK Langkoeas, Shell hits 2
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Maki
DD Enoki
DD No. 16
DD No. 6
DD No. 4
DD No. 2
DD Yakaze
DD Sawakaze
DD No.17
DD No.9
DD No.5
DD No.3
DD No. 19
Allied Ships
SS K-V, hits 1, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47, hits 1
Allied Ships
BB Indiana
DD Thompson
DD Stoddert
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
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Sub attack near Kendari at 33,71
Japanese Ships
SS No. 28
Allied Ships
AK Kota Radja, Torpedo hits 1
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
Allied Ships
DD Edwards, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later
DD William Jones
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Henshaw
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 147952 troops, 1215 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3074
Defending force 49481 troops, 239 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 829
Allied ground losses:
102 casualties reported
Major fleet battle off Camranh Bay
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/26/27
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 59, hits 3, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD Henshaw, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank 5 days later
DD William Jones
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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SS S-37 hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Camranh Bay
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
Allied Ships
SS S-37, hits 3, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 148469 troops, 1218 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3095
Defending force 49413 troops, 238 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 828
Allied ground losses:
91 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 36193 troops, 214 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 827
Defending force 180964 troops, 1218 guns, 74 vehicles, Assault Value = 3095
Japanese ground losses:
132 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/27/27
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
BB Tosa, Shell hits 2
BB Nagato, Shell hits 3, on fire
BB Ise, Shell hits 2, on fire
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 2
BB Yamashiro, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BC Atago
BC Takao, Shell hits 1
BC Kongo, Shell hits 3
BC Hiei, Shell hits 5
BC Kirishima
BC Haruna
CL Oi
CL Nagara
CL Isuzu
CL Yura
CL Sendai, Shell hits 2
CL Naka
CL Kako
DD Isokaze
DD Nokaze
DD Namikaze, Shell hits 1
DD Tsubaki
DD Nire
DD Kusunoki
DD Sakaki
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 1, on fire
BB Arizona, Shell hits 2
BB California, Shell hits 3, on fire
BB Idaho, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
BC Lexington, Shell hits 2
BC Saratoga, Shell hits 1
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 1
CL Cincinnati
CL Raleigh
CL Detroit, Shell hits 3
DD Dent, Shell hits 1
DD Lea, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Jacob Jones, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Stewart, Shell hits 1
DD Peary, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD John D. Ford, Shell hits 2
DD Meyer
DD Hull
DD MacDonough
DD Corry
DD Zane
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
BB Tosa, Shell hits 3
BB Nagato, on fire
BB Ise, Shell hits 3, on fire
BB Hyuga
BB Yamashiro, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
BC Atago, Shell hits 2
BC Takao, Shell hits 2
BC Kongo, Shell hits 3
BC Hiei, Shell hits 6
BC Kirishima, Shell hits 2
BC Haruna, Shell hits 1
CL Oi, Shell hits 1
CL Nagara, Shell hits 1
CL Isuzu
CL Yura
CL Sendai
CL Naka
CL Kako, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Isokaze
DD Nokaze
DD Namikaze, Shell hits 1
DD Tsubaki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Nire
DD Kusunoki
DD Sakaki
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB California, Shell hits 5, on fire
BB Idaho, Shell hits 25, on fire, heavy damage
BC Lexington
BC Saratoga
CL Omaha, Shell hits 1
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 3, on fire
CL Cincinnati, Shell hits 3, on fire
CL Raleigh, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1
CL Detroit
DD Dent, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Lea, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
DD Jacob Jones, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Stewart, Shell hits 1
DD Peary, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD John D. Ford, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Meyer, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Hull, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD MacDonough, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
DD Corry
DD Zane, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CA Kurama
CA Ibuki
BB Kashima
BB Katori
BB Mikasa, Shell hits 1
BB Hizen
BB Iwami
BB Shikishima, Shell hits 3
BB Fuji, Shell hits 1
BB Okinoshima
BB Mishima, Shell hits 1
BB Suwo
CA Kasuga
CA Nisshin
CA Adzuma
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 1
CL Kinu
DD No. 28
DD No.15
DD Shimakaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Hokaze
DD No. 12
DD Nara
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 21, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, on fire, heavy damage
BB California, Shell hits 3, on fire
BB Idaho, on fire, heavy damage
BC Lexington, Shell hits 1
BC Saratoga
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee, on fire
CL Cincinnati, Shell hits 19, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Raleigh, Shell hits 1, on fire
CL Detroit
DD Jacob Jones, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
DD Stewart
DD Meyer, on fire
DD Hull, on fire, heavy damage
DD MacDonough, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
DD Corry
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CA Kurama
CA Ibuki
BB Kashima
BB Katori
BB Mikasa
BB Hizen, Shell hits 2
BB Iwami, Shell hits 2
BB Shikishima, Shell hits 2
BB Fuji, Shell hits 2
BB Okinoshima, Shell hits 1
BB Mishima, Shell hits 2
BB Suwo
CA Kasuga
CA Nisshin
CA Adzuma
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo
CL Kinu
DD No. 28
DD No.15
DD Shimakaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Hokaze
DD No. 12
DD Nara
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
BB California, Shell hits 2, on fire
BB Idaho, and is sunk
BC Lexington, Shell hits 2
BC Saratoga, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 1, on fire
CL Cincinnati, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
CL Raleigh, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Detroit
DD Stewart
DD Meyer, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Hull, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
DD MacDonough, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Corry
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CA Kurama, Shell hits 1
CA Ibuki, Shell hits 1
BB Kashima
BB Katori, Shell hits 4, on fire
BB Mikasa, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Hizen
BB Iwami
BB Shikishima, Shell hits 1
BB Fuji, Shell hits 3
BB Okinoshima, Shell hits 2
BB Mishima
BB Suwo, Shell hits 3
CA Kasuga
CA Nisshin
CA Adzuma
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo
CL Kinu, Shell hits 2
DD No. 28
DD No.15
DD Shimakaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Hokaze
DD No. 12
DD Nara
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, on fire, heavy damage
BB California, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BC Lexington, Shell hits 1
BC Saratoga
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
CL Cincinnati, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CL Raleigh, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CL Detroit, Shell hits 5
DD Stewart
DD MacDonough, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
DD Corry
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 59, heavy damage
Allied Ships
AMC Liberty
AMC Vincent
AMC Mauna Ala
AMC Julia Luckenbach
AMC J.L. Luckenbach
AMC Steel Trader
AMC Steel Navigator
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Day Air attack on TF at 34,47
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 17
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied Ships
BB California, on fire, heavy damage
BB Washington, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 34,47
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 15
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 3 damaged
Allied Ships
BB California, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank after this
BB Arizona, on fire, heavy damage she sank after this
BB Washington, on fire, heavy damage she sank after this
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 148734 troops, 1213 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3109
Defending force 49629 troops, 246 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 831
Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 36405 troops, 220 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 829
Defending force 181391 troops, 1213 guns, 75 vehicles, Assault Value = 3109
Japanese ground losses:
94 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Vehicles lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/28/27
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Maki
DD Enoki
Allied Ships
SS S-37, hits 2, heavy damage
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 59, hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD William Jones
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
Allied Ships
SS S-37, heavy damage
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SS S-4 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Tokyo
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 149087 troops, 1213 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3121
Defending force 49638 troops, 246 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 830
Allied ground losses:
126 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 36381 troops, 221 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 826
Defending force 181782 troops, 1213 guns, 74 vehicles, Assault Value = 3121
Japanese ground losses:
172 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1
Opening phase of the Second Naval Battle of Camranh Bay
A few notes regarding the battle -
- I had considered combining all the screenshots, but considering how much of Kirk's artwork is involved, and how much effort he has put into it, I'm showing them individually. I sent the screenshots to Kirk before he left on holiday (there is a bit of a delay between the action and the AAR posts), and some of his subsequent artwork contributions was based on this.
- I watched the battle over a span of 4 hours, because I was at work and watching it between breaks. Needless to say, it was quite nerve-wracking.
- The Japanese were fortunate to have a large port nearby. Had they not, more then half a dozen ships, including 3 BBs, would have sunk. I know this is cold comfort for the the Allies, but for what its worth a number of major fleet units were knocked out of action for awhile. Japan at this point in the game had a port full of broken ships which desperately needed to get to shipyards through submarine-infested waters.
- The aircraft which attacked included grounded planes from the CV Shokaku, which was badly damaged after being torpedoed early in the Indochina campaign.
- I actually got a lump in my throat when 3 aerial torpedoes slammed into the BB Arizona. Talk about destiny fulfilled!
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 59, hits 3, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD Henshaw, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank 5 days later
DD William Jones
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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SS S-37 hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Camranh Bay
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
Allied Ships
SS S-37, hits 3, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 148469 troops, 1218 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3095
Defending force 49413 troops, 238 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 828
Allied ground losses:
91 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 36193 troops, 214 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 827
Defending force 180964 troops, 1218 guns, 74 vehicles, Assault Value = 3095
Japanese ground losses:
132 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/27/27
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
BB Tosa, Shell hits 2
BB Nagato, Shell hits 3, on fire
BB Ise, Shell hits 2, on fire
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 2
BB Yamashiro, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BC Atago
BC Takao, Shell hits 1
BC Kongo, Shell hits 3
BC Hiei, Shell hits 5
BC Kirishima
BC Haruna
CL Oi
CL Nagara
CL Isuzu
CL Yura
CL Sendai, Shell hits 2
CL Naka
CL Kako
DD Isokaze
DD Nokaze
DD Namikaze, Shell hits 1
DD Tsubaki
DD Nire
DD Kusunoki
DD Sakaki
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 1, on fire
BB Arizona, Shell hits 2
BB California, Shell hits 3, on fire
BB Idaho, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
BC Lexington, Shell hits 2
BC Saratoga, Shell hits 1
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 1
CL Cincinnati
CL Raleigh
CL Detroit, Shell hits 3
DD Dent, Shell hits 1
DD Lea, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Jacob Jones, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Stewart, Shell hits 1
DD Peary, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD John D. Ford, Shell hits 2
DD Meyer
DD Hull
DD MacDonough
DD Corry
DD Zane
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
BB Tosa, Shell hits 3
BB Nagato, on fire
BB Ise, Shell hits 3, on fire
BB Hyuga
BB Yamashiro, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
BC Atago, Shell hits 2
BC Takao, Shell hits 2
BC Kongo, Shell hits 3
BC Hiei, Shell hits 6
BC Kirishima, Shell hits 2
BC Haruna, Shell hits 1
CL Oi, Shell hits 1
CL Nagara, Shell hits 1
CL Isuzu
CL Yura
CL Sendai
CL Naka
CL Kako, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Isokaze
DD Nokaze
DD Namikaze, Shell hits 1
DD Tsubaki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Nire
DD Kusunoki
DD Sakaki
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB California, Shell hits 5, on fire
BB Idaho, Shell hits 25, on fire, heavy damage
BC Lexington
BC Saratoga
CL Omaha, Shell hits 1
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 3, on fire
CL Cincinnati, Shell hits 3, on fire
CL Raleigh, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1
CL Detroit
DD Dent, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Lea, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
DD Jacob Jones, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Stewart, Shell hits 1
DD Peary, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD John D. Ford, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Meyer, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Hull, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD MacDonough, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
DD Corry
DD Zane, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CA Kurama
CA Ibuki
BB Kashima
BB Katori
BB Mikasa, Shell hits 1
BB Hizen
BB Iwami
BB Shikishima, Shell hits 3
BB Fuji, Shell hits 1
BB Okinoshima
BB Mishima, Shell hits 1
BB Suwo
CA Kasuga
CA Nisshin
CA Adzuma
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 1
CL Kinu
DD No. 28
DD No.15
DD Shimakaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Hokaze
DD No. 12
DD Nara
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 21, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, on fire, heavy damage
BB California, Shell hits 3, on fire
BB Idaho, on fire, heavy damage
BC Lexington, Shell hits 1
BC Saratoga
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee, on fire
CL Cincinnati, Shell hits 19, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Raleigh, Shell hits 1, on fire
CL Detroit
DD Jacob Jones, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
DD Stewart
DD Meyer, on fire
DD Hull, on fire, heavy damage
DD MacDonough, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
DD Corry
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CA Kurama
CA Ibuki
BB Kashima
BB Katori
BB Mikasa
BB Hizen, Shell hits 2
BB Iwami, Shell hits 2
BB Shikishima, Shell hits 2
BB Fuji, Shell hits 2
BB Okinoshima, Shell hits 1
BB Mishima, Shell hits 2
BB Suwo
CA Kasuga
CA Nisshin
CA Adzuma
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo
CL Kinu
DD No. 28
DD No.15
DD Shimakaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Hokaze
DD No. 12
DD Nara
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
BB California, Shell hits 2, on fire
BB Idaho, and is sunk
BC Lexington, Shell hits 2
BC Saratoga, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 1, on fire
CL Cincinnati, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
CL Raleigh, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Detroit
DD Stewart
DD Meyer, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Hull, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
DD MacDonough, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Corry
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CA Kurama, Shell hits 1
CA Ibuki, Shell hits 1
BB Kashima
BB Katori, Shell hits 4, on fire
BB Mikasa, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Hizen
BB Iwami
BB Shikishima, Shell hits 1
BB Fuji, Shell hits 3
BB Okinoshima, Shell hits 2
BB Mishima
BB Suwo, Shell hits 3
CA Kasuga
CA Nisshin
CA Adzuma
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo
CL Kinu, Shell hits 2
DD No. 28
DD No.15
DD Shimakaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Hokaze
DD No. 12
DD Nara
Allied Ships
BB Washington, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, on fire, heavy damage
BB California, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BC Lexington, Shell hits 1
BC Saratoga
CL Omaha
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
CL Cincinnati, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CL Raleigh, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CL Detroit, Shell hits 5
DD Stewart
DD MacDonough, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
DD Corry
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 59, heavy damage
Allied Ships
AMC Liberty
AMC Vincent
AMC Mauna Ala
AMC Julia Luckenbach
AMC J.L. Luckenbach
AMC Steel Trader
AMC Steel Navigator
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Day Air attack on TF at 34,47
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 17
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied Ships
BB California, on fire, heavy damage
BB Washington, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 34,47
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 15
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 3 damaged
Allied Ships
BB California, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank after this
BB Arizona, on fire, heavy damage she sank after this
BB Washington, on fire, heavy damage she sank after this
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 148734 troops, 1213 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3109
Defending force 49629 troops, 246 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 831
Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 36405 troops, 220 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 829
Defending force 181391 troops, 1213 guns, 75 vehicles, Assault Value = 3109
Japanese ground losses:
94 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Vehicles lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/28/27
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Maki
DD Enoki
Allied Ships
SS S-37, hits 2, heavy damage
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 59, hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
DD William Jones
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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ASW attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
Allied Ships
SS S-37, heavy damage
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SS S-4 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Tokyo
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 149087 troops, 1213 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3121
Defending force 49638 troops, 246 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 830
Allied ground losses:
126 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 36381 troops, 221 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 826
Defending force 181782 troops, 1213 guns, 74 vehicles, Assault Value = 3121
Japanese ground losses:
172 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1
Opening phase of the Second Naval Battle of Camranh Bay
A few notes regarding the battle -
- I had considered combining all the screenshots, but considering how much of Kirk's artwork is involved, and how much effort he has put into it, I'm showing them individually. I sent the screenshots to Kirk before he left on holiday (there is a bit of a delay between the action and the AAR posts), and some of his subsequent artwork contributions was based on this.
- I watched the battle over a span of 4 hours, because I was at work and watching it between breaks. Needless to say, it was quite nerve-wracking.
- The Japanese were fortunate to have a large port nearby. Had they not, more then half a dozen ships, including 3 BBs, would have sunk. I know this is cold comfort for the the Allies, but for what its worth a number of major fleet units were knocked out of action for awhile. Japan at this point in the game had a port full of broken ships which desperately needed to get to shipyards through submarine-infested waters.
- The aircraft which attacked included grounded planes from the CV Shokaku, which was badly damaged after being torpedoed early in the Indochina campaign.
- I actually got a lump in my throat when 3 aerial torpedoes slammed into the BB Arizona. Talk about destiny fulfilled!
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Second Battle of Camranh Bay - the Second Battle Squadron joins the fight.
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RE: Major fleet battle off Camranh Bay
Aircraft, including grounded planes from the torpedoed CV Shokaku, attack crippled BBs in the late afternoon.
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Ground combat in Saigon
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/29/27
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
Allied Ships
DD Thompson
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
DD J. F. Burnes
DD Farragut
DD McCawley
DD Southard
DD Greer
DD Champlin
DD Schley
BB Mississippi
BB South Dakota
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47, hits 2
Allied Ships
AMC Liberty
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 172903 troops, 1217 guns, 73 vehicles, Assault Value = 3132
Defending force 49674 troops, 247 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 831
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 8
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 8)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 8
Japanese ground losses:
4487 casualties reported
Guns lost 115
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
707 casualties reported
Guns lost 20
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 35585 troops, 198 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 787
Defending force 176629 troops, 1069 guns, 71 vehicles, Assault Value = 2868
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/30/27
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Night Time Surface Combat at 32,50
Japanese Ships
DD No. 31
DD No. 32
DD Hamakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Kuwa
DD Keyaki
DD Take
DD Kagero
DD Ashi
DD Kaba
DD Momo
DD Shiratsuyu
AMC Getuyo Maru
AMC Glasgow Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
AMC Mantai Maru
AMC Matue Maru
AMC Matumoto Maru
AMC Morioka Maru
AMC Norfolk Maru
AMC Honan Maru
AMC Oyashima Maru
AMC Kurogane Maru
Allied Ships
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
DD Corry, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
Several task forces fanned out to catch cripples - this was the only one which made contact
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Sub attack near Kupang at 28,77
Japanese Ships
SS No. 38
Allied Ships
AK Langkoeas, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 15 days later
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47, hits 2
Allied Ships
DD William Jones
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47, hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
DD William Jones
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Thompson
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 168040 troops, 1088 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 2895
Defending force 48833 troops, 228 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 796
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 7
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 7)
Japanese ground losses:
4227 casualties reported
Guns lost 45
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
1188 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 35031 troops, 171 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 766
Defending force 171101 troops, 951 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2590
Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/01/27
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67, hits 1
Allied Ships
BB New York, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Thompson
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
DD J. F. Burnes
DD Farragut
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
DD William Jones, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
DD Thompson
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2752 troops, 103 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2633
Defending force 47632 troops, 207 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 789
Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 32431 troops, 177 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 789
Defending force 172020 troops, 964 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2633
Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
Cripples from the previous day's battle ambushed on 4/29/27
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
Allied Ships
DD Thompson
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
DD J. F. Burnes
DD Farragut
DD McCawley
DD Southard
DD Greer
DD Champlin
DD Schley
BB Mississippi
BB South Dakota
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47, hits 2
Allied Ships
AMC Liberty
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 172903 troops, 1217 guns, 73 vehicles, Assault Value = 3132
Defending force 49674 troops, 247 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 831
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 8
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 8)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 8
Japanese ground losses:
4487 casualties reported
Guns lost 115
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
707 casualties reported
Guns lost 20
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 35585 troops, 198 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 787
Defending force 176629 troops, 1069 guns, 71 vehicles, Assault Value = 2868
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/30/27
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Night Time Surface Combat at 32,50
Japanese Ships
DD No. 31
DD No. 32
DD Hamakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Kuwa
DD Keyaki
DD Take
DD Kagero
DD Ashi
DD Kaba
DD Momo
DD Shiratsuyu
AMC Getuyo Maru
AMC Glasgow Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
AMC Mantai Maru
AMC Matue Maru
AMC Matumoto Maru
AMC Morioka Maru
AMC Norfolk Maru
AMC Honan Maru
AMC Oyashima Maru
AMC Kurogane Maru
Allied Ships
CL Milwaukee, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
DD Corry, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
Several task forces fanned out to catch cripples - this was the only one which made contact
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Sub attack near Kupang at 28,77
Japanese Ships
SS No. 38
Allied Ships
AK Langkoeas, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 15 days later
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47, hits 2
Allied Ships
DD William Jones
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47, hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
DD William Jones
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Thompson
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 168040 troops, 1088 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 2895
Defending force 48833 troops, 228 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 796
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 7
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 7)
Japanese ground losses:
4227 casualties reported
Guns lost 45
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
1188 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 35031 troops, 171 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 766
Defending force 171101 troops, 951 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2590
Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/01/27
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67, hits 1
Allied Ships
BB New York, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Thompson
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
DD J. F. Burnes
DD Farragut
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
DD William Jones, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
DD Thompson
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2752 troops, 103 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2633
Defending force 47632 troops, 207 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 789
Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 32431 troops, 177 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 789
Defending force 172020 troops, 964 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2633
Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
Cripples from the previous day's battle ambushed on 4/29/27
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US DD hits Sea of Japan Convoy
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/02/27
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Sub attack at 70,41
Japanese Ships
AK Muko Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS R-4, hits 2
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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ASW attack at 33,47
Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Momo
DD Kaba
DD Ashi
DD Kagero
DD Take
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Yukaze
DD Hamakaze
DD No. 32
Allied Ships
SS R-17
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Sub attack at 33,47
Japanese Ships
AMC Matumoto Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Momo
DD Kaba
DD Ashi
DD Kagero
DD Take
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Yukaze
DD Hamakaze
DD No. 32
DD No. 31
AMC Honan Maru
Allied Ships
SS R-17, hits 1
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 162303 troops, 983 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2679
Defending force 47961 troops, 217 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 800
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 6
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 6)
Japanese ground losses:
3093 casualties reported
Guns lost 89
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
848 casualties reported
Guns lost 20
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/03/27
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Sub attack at 41,51
Japanese Ships
DD No. 4
DD Maki
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
Allied Ships
SS R-8, hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat at 68,37
Japanese Ships
AP Ryujo Maru
AP Tarushima Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
AP Ujigawa Maru, Shell hits 2
AP Unkai Maru #3
AP Unkai Maru #6
AP Zukai Maru
Allied Ships
DD Stoddert, Shell hits 6
Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
This battle was in the Sea of Japan!
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 8
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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Sub attack near Shanghai at 52,39
Japanese Ships
SS No. 19
Allied Ships
CA Desaix, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2741 troops, 97 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2478
Defending force 46874 troops, 204 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 778
Allied ground losses:
90 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/04/27
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 8
Allied Ships
DD Swasey, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
DD Paul Hamilton
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Sub attack near Shanghai at 52,39
Japanese Ships
SS No. 19
Allied Ships
CA Desaix, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
You'd think 3 torpedoes would have sunk this thing, but no. Her proximity to Shanghai obviously saved her.
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2790 troops, 101 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2524
Defending force 47061 troops, 211 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 780
Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
A lone US DD shows up in the Sea of Japan...
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Sub attack at 70,41
Japanese Ships
AK Muko Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS R-4, hits 2
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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ASW attack at 33,47
Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Momo
DD Kaba
DD Ashi
DD Kagero
DD Take
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Yukaze
DD Hamakaze
DD No. 32
Allied Ships
SS R-17
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Sub attack at 33,47
Japanese Ships
AMC Matumoto Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Momo
DD Kaba
DD Ashi
DD Kagero
DD Take
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Yukaze
DD Hamakaze
DD No. 32
DD No. 31
AMC Honan Maru
Allied Ships
SS R-17, hits 1
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 162303 troops, 983 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2679
Defending force 47961 troops, 217 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 800
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 6
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 6)
Japanese ground losses:
3093 casualties reported
Guns lost 89
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
848 casualties reported
Guns lost 20
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/03/27
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Sub attack at 41,51
Japanese Ships
DD No. 4
DD Maki
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
Allied Ships
SS R-8, hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat at 68,37
Japanese Ships
AP Ryujo Maru
AP Tarushima Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
AP Ujigawa Maru, Shell hits 2
AP Unkai Maru #3
AP Unkai Maru #6
AP Zukai Maru
Allied Ships
DD Stoddert, Shell hits 6
Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
This battle was in the Sea of Japan!
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 8
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD Swasey
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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Sub attack near Shanghai at 52,39
Japanese Ships
SS No. 19
Allied Ships
CA Desaix, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2741 troops, 97 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2478
Defending force 46874 troops, 204 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 778
Allied ground losses:
90 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/04/27
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 8
Allied Ships
DD Swasey, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
DD Paul Hamilton
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Sub attack near Shanghai at 52,39
Japanese Ships
SS No. 19
Allied Ships
CA Desaix, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
You'd think 3 torpedoes would have sunk this thing, but no. Her proximity to Shanghai obviously saved her.
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2790 troops, 101 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2524
Defending force 47061 troops, 211 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 780
Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
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Slugging it out in Saigon
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/05/27
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ASW attack at 42,46
Japanese Ships
AMC Hozan Maru #5
AMC Momoha Maru
AMC Zuiko Maru
AMC Yuri Maru
AMC Yoneyama Maru
Allied Ships
SS R-12
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Momo
Allied Ships
SS K-VIII, hits 1, on fire
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
109 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 8
CA Adzuma
CA Nisshin, Shell hits 7
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 5
BB Suwo
BB Mishima, Shell hits 3
BB Okinoshima, Shell hits 2
BB Fuji, Shell hits 2
BB Shikishima, Shell hits 1
BB Iwami
BB Hizen
BB Kashima
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied ground losses:
437 casualties reported
Guns lost 14
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Tsubaki
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
DD Nara
DD No. 12
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Shimakaze
DD No.15
DD No. 28
BB Okinoshima
Allied Ships
SS K-VIII
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 158602 troops, 908 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 2571
Defending force 46501 troops, 202 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 779
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 5
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 5
Japanese ground losses:
2778 casualties reported
Guns lost 60
Vehicles lost 2
Allied ground losses:
1110 casualties reported
Guns lost 15
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/06/27
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67, hits 3
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 154741 troops, 818 guns, 66 vehicles, Assault Value = 2380
Defending force 45428 troops, 189 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 764
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 4
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 4)
Japanese ground losses:
3389 casualties reported
Guns lost 38
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
964 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/07/27
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
DD Thompson
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
DD J. F. Burnes
DD Farragut
DD McCawley
DD Alden
DD Southard
DD Schley
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Momo
DD Kaba
DD Ashi
DD Kagero
DD Take
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Yukaze
DD Hamakaze
DD No. 32
DD No. 31
Allied Ships
SS K-VIII
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Tsubaki
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
DD Nara
DD No. 12
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Shimakaze
DD No.15
DD No. 28
CA Yakumo
Allied Ships
SS K-VIII, hits 2
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Sub attack near Shanghai at 52,39
Japanese Ships
SS No. 19
Allied Ships
DD Stoddert
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2706 troops, 100 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2213
Defending force 44186 troops, 177 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 740
Allied ground losses:
114 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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ASW attack at 42,46
Japanese Ships
AMC Hozan Maru #5
AMC Momoha Maru
AMC Zuiko Maru
AMC Yuri Maru
AMC Yoneyama Maru
Allied Ships
SS R-12
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Momo
Allied Ships
SS K-VIII, hits 1, on fire
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
109 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 8
CA Adzuma
CA Nisshin, Shell hits 7
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 5
BB Suwo
BB Mishima, Shell hits 3
BB Okinoshima, Shell hits 2
BB Fuji, Shell hits 2
BB Shikishima, Shell hits 1
BB Iwami
BB Hizen
BB Kashima
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied ground losses:
437 casualties reported
Guns lost 14
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Tsubaki
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
DD Nara
DD No. 12
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Shimakaze
DD No.15
DD No. 28
BB Okinoshima
Allied Ships
SS K-VIII
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 158602 troops, 908 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 2571
Defending force 46501 troops, 202 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 779
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 5
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 5
Japanese ground losses:
2778 casualties reported
Guns lost 60
Vehicles lost 2
Allied ground losses:
1110 casualties reported
Guns lost 15
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/06/27
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67, hits 3
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 154741 troops, 818 guns, 66 vehicles, Assault Value = 2380
Defending force 45428 troops, 189 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 764
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 4
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 4)
Japanese ground losses:
3389 casualties reported
Guns lost 38
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
964 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/07/27
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
DD Thompson
DD Somers
DD La Vallette
DD J. F. Burnes
DD Farragut
DD McCawley
DD Alden
DD Southard
DD Schley
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Momo
DD Kaba
DD Ashi
DD Kagero
DD Take
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Yukaze
DD Hamakaze
DD No. 32
DD No. 31
Allied Ships
SS K-VIII
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Tsubaki
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
DD Nara
DD No. 12
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Shimakaze
DD No.15
DD No. 28
CA Yakumo
Allied Ships
SS K-VIII, hits 2
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Sub attack near Shanghai at 52,39
Japanese Ships
SS No. 19
Allied Ships
DD Stoddert
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2706 troops, 100 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2213
Defending force 44186 troops, 177 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 740
Allied ground losses:
114 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Kunashiri Jima invaded
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/08/27
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Uruppo Jima is occupied by the US
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Sub attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
BB Mishima, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Tsubaki
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
DD Nara
DD No. 12
Allied Ships
SS K-II, hits 2, on fire
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SS K-IV is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Saigon
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Sub attack near Kupang at 28,77
Japanese Ships
SS No. 35
Allied Ships
AK Le Maire
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
74 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 2
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 3
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 1
BB Suwo
BB Okinoshima
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami, Shell hits 1
BB Hizen
BB Kashima, Shell hits 1
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama, Shell hits 1
Allied ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 151620 troops, 784 guns, 65 vehicles, Assault Value = 2271
Defending force 44378 troops, 183 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 749
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese ground losses:
4090 casualties reported
Guns lost 51
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
1072 casualties reported
Guns lost 15
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/09/27
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 9
Allied Ships
AMC Mauna Ala, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 5 days later
AMC Liberty
AMC Vincent
AMC Julia Luckenbach
AMC J.L. Luckenbach
AMC Steel Trader
AMC Steel Navigator
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Maki
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Enoki
DD No. 16
DD No. 6
DD No. 4
DD No. 2
DD Yakaze
DD Sawakaze
DD No.17
DD No.9
DD No.5
DD No.3
DD No. 19
Allied Ships
SS K-II
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SS S-25 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Saigon
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Sub attack near Kupang at 28,77
Japanese Ships
SS No. 35
Allied Ships
AK Le Maire, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage she sank
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Sub attack at 66,44
Japanese Ships
AK London Maru
Allied Ships
SS R-11
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 9
Allied Ships
AMC Liberty
AMC Vincent
AMC Julia Luckenbach
AMC J.L. Luckenbach
AMC Steel Trader
AMC Steel Navigator
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2678 troops, 103 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2067
Defending force 43109 troops, 167 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 730
Allied ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/10/27
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 9, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD J. F. Burnes
DD Thompson
DD Somers
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 9
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
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SS R-19 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Saigon
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TF 1042 encounters mine field at Kunashiri Jima (75,38)
TF 1042 troops unloading over beach at Kunashiri Jima, 75,38
Allied ground losses:
159 casualties reported
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TF 1042 encounters mine field at Kunashiri Jima (75,38)
TF 1042 troops unloading over beach at Kunashiri Jima, 75,38
Allied Ships
CL Richmond, Mine hits 1
Allied ground losses:
171 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2714 troops, 107 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2121
Defending force 43592 troops, 182 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 739
Allied ground losses:
124 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Uruppo Jima is occupied by the US
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Sub attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
BB Mishima, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Tsubaki
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
DD Nara
DD No. 12
Allied Ships
SS K-II, hits 2, on fire
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SS K-IV is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Saigon
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Sub attack near Kupang at 28,77
Japanese Ships
SS No. 35
Allied Ships
AK Le Maire
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
74 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 2
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 3
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 1
BB Suwo
BB Okinoshima
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami, Shell hits 1
BB Hizen
BB Kashima, Shell hits 1
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama, Shell hits 1
Allied ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 151620 troops, 784 guns, 65 vehicles, Assault Value = 2271
Defending force 44378 troops, 183 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 749
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese ground losses:
4090 casualties reported
Guns lost 51
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
1072 casualties reported
Guns lost 15
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/09/27
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 9
Allied Ships
AMC Mauna Ala, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 5 days later
AMC Liberty
AMC Vincent
AMC Julia Luckenbach
AMC J.L. Luckenbach
AMC Steel Trader
AMC Steel Navigator
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Maki
DD Urukaze
DD Yanagi
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Enoki
DD No. 16
DD No. 6
DD No. 4
DD No. 2
DD Yakaze
DD Sawakaze
DD No.17
DD No.9
DD No.5
DD No.3
DD No. 19
Allied Ships
SS K-II
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SS S-25 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Saigon
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Sub attack near Kupang at 28,77
Japanese Ships
SS No. 35
Allied Ships
AK Le Maire, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage she sank
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Sub attack at 66,44
Japanese Ships
AK London Maru
Allied Ships
SS R-11
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 9
Allied Ships
AMC Liberty
AMC Vincent
AMC Julia Luckenbach
AMC J.L. Luckenbach
AMC Steel Trader
AMC Steel Navigator
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2678 troops, 103 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2067
Defending force 43109 troops, 167 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 730
Allied ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/10/27
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 9, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD J. F. Burnes
DD Thompson
DD Somers
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 9
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
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SS R-19 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Saigon
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TF 1042 encounters mine field at Kunashiri Jima (75,38)
TF 1042 troops unloading over beach at Kunashiri Jima, 75,38
Allied ground losses:
159 casualties reported
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TF 1042 encounters mine field at Kunashiri Jima (75,38)
TF 1042 troops unloading over beach at Kunashiri Jima, 75,38
Allied Ships
CL Richmond, Mine hits 1
Allied ground losses:
171 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2714 troops, 107 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2121
Defending force 43592 troops, 182 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 739
Allied ground losses:
124 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Kunashiri Jima falls, naval battle
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/11/27
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TF 1042 encounters mine field at Kunashiri Jima (75,38)
TF 1042 troops unloading over beach at Kunashiri Jima, 75,38
Allied ground losses:
206 casualties reported
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Sub attack at 45,45
Japanese Ships
AMC Matumoto Maru, Torpedo hits 1
Allied Ships
SS R-10
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TF 1042 encounters mine field at Kunashiri Jima (75,38)
TF 1042 troops unloading over beach at Kunashiri Jima, 75,38
Allied ground losses:
184 casualties reported
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Sub attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Tsuga
DD Maki
DD Urukaze
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Enoki
DD No. 16
DD No. 6
Allied Ships
SS K-XII
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 152782 troops, 741 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2185
Defending force 43886 troops, 191 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 751
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese ground losses:
2773 casualties reported
Guns lost 57
Allied ground losses:
1507 casualties reported
Guns lost 15
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 33300 troops, 142 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 685
Defending force 159550 troops, 663 guns, 67 vehicles, Assault Value = 1983
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Kunashiri Jima
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 4340 troops, 36 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 146
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Allied assault odds: 122 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied forces CAPTURE Kunashiri Jima base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/12/27
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kunashiri Jima at 75,38
Japanese Ships
CL Natori, Shell hits 2
CL Jintsu
DD No. 25
DD No.11
DD Akikaze, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage she sank 6 days later
DD Hagi, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
DD Tsuta, Shell hits 1
DD Kashi, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
CL Richmond, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Sproston, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD O'Bannon
AP President Fillmore
AP Wharton
AP Bloemfontein, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank 5 days later
Allied ground losses:
54 casualties reported
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Tsubaki
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
Allied Ships
SS K-XII, hits 4, on fire
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
49 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 1
CA Tokiwa
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 5
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga
BB Suwo, Shell hits 2
BB Okinoshima
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami
BB Hizen, Shell hits 2
BB Kashima
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied Ships
SS K-II, hits 2, on fire she sank
SS S-37, hits 1
SS S-25, hits 1, heavy damage
SS K-V, hits 1, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
606 casualties reported
Guns lost 22
Port hits 1
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Maki
DD Urukaze
Allied Ships
SS K-XII, hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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SS R-15 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 from Camranh Bay
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2702 troops, 109 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2058
Defending force 40009 troops, 147 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 681
Allied ground losses:
111 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 31844 troops, 122 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 673
Defending force 160980 troops, 677 guns, 67 vehicles, Assault Value = 2058
Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/13/27
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ASW attack at 73,35
Japanese Ships
AMC Hakodate Maru
AMC Brisbane Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-24
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ASW attack at 45,45
Japanese Ships
AMC Durban Maru
AMC Nissan Maru
AMC Yoneyama Maru
AMC Yuri Maru
AMC Zuiko Maru
AMC Momoha Maru
AMC Hozan Maru #5
Allied Ships
SS R-10, hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2689 troops, 109 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2116
Defending force 40360 troops, 161 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 688
Allied ground losses:
132 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 24060 troops, 121 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 685
Defending force 162198 troops, 692 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2116
Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Naval battle of Kunashiri Jima 5-12-1927
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TF 1042 encounters mine field at Kunashiri Jima (75,38)
TF 1042 troops unloading over beach at Kunashiri Jima, 75,38
Allied ground losses:
206 casualties reported
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Sub attack at 45,45
Japanese Ships
AMC Matumoto Maru, Torpedo hits 1
Allied Ships
SS R-10
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TF 1042 encounters mine field at Kunashiri Jima (75,38)
TF 1042 troops unloading over beach at Kunashiri Jima, 75,38
Allied ground losses:
184 casualties reported
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Sub attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Tsuga
DD Maki
DD Urukaze
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Enoki
DD No. 16
DD No. 6
Allied Ships
SS K-XII
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 152782 troops, 741 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2185
Defending force 43886 troops, 191 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 751
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese ground losses:
2773 casualties reported
Guns lost 57
Allied ground losses:
1507 casualties reported
Guns lost 15
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 33300 troops, 142 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 685
Defending force 159550 troops, 663 guns, 67 vehicles, Assault Value = 1983
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Kunashiri Jima
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 4340 troops, 36 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 146
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Allied assault odds: 122 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied forces CAPTURE Kunashiri Jima base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/12/27
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kunashiri Jima at 75,38
Japanese Ships
CL Natori, Shell hits 2
CL Jintsu
DD No. 25
DD No.11
DD Akikaze, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage she sank 6 days later
DD Hagi, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
DD Tsuta, Shell hits 1
DD Kashi, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
CL Richmond, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Sproston, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD O'Bannon
AP President Fillmore
AP Wharton
AP Bloemfontein, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank 5 days later
Allied ground losses:
54 casualties reported
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Tsubaki
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
Allied Ships
SS K-XII, hits 4, on fire
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
49 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 1
CA Tokiwa
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 5
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga
BB Suwo, Shell hits 2
BB Okinoshima
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami
BB Hizen, Shell hits 2
BB Kashima
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied Ships
SS K-II, hits 2, on fire she sank
SS S-37, hits 1
SS S-25, hits 1, heavy damage
SS K-V, hits 1, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
606 casualties reported
Guns lost 22
Port hits 1
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Maki
DD Urukaze
Allied Ships
SS K-XII, hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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SS R-15 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 from Camranh Bay
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2702 troops, 109 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2058
Defending force 40009 troops, 147 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 681
Allied ground losses:
111 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 31844 troops, 122 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 673
Defending force 160980 troops, 677 guns, 67 vehicles, Assault Value = 2058
Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/13/27
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ASW attack at 73,35
Japanese Ships
AMC Hakodate Maru
AMC Brisbane Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-24
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ASW attack at 45,45
Japanese Ships
AMC Durban Maru
AMC Nissan Maru
AMC Yoneyama Maru
AMC Yuri Maru
AMC Zuiko Maru
AMC Momoha Maru
AMC Hozan Maru #5
Allied Ships
SS R-10, hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2689 troops, 109 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2116
Defending force 40360 troops, 161 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 688
Allied ground losses:
132 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Saigon
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 24060 troops, 121 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 685
Defending force 162198 troops, 692 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2116
Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Naval battle of Kunashiri Jima 5-12-1927
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Saigon finally falls
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/14/27
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 8
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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ASW attack at 32,47
Japanese Ships
DD Momo
DD Kaba
DD Ashi
DD Kagero
DD Take
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Yukaze
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-15, hits 1
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 8, hits 1
Allied Ships
AMC Vincent
AMC Liberty
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Sub attack at 32,47
Japanese Ships
BB Suwo
DD Tsubaki
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
DD Nara
DD No. 12
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Shimakaze
DD No.15
DD No. 28
CA Adzuma
Allied Ships
SS S-15, hits 2
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Sub attack at 66,44
Japanese Ships
AK Tihuku Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire she sank 3 days later
Allied Ships
SS R-11
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 152367 troops, 707 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2177
Defending force 40979 troops, 170 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 703
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Japanese ground losses:
2584 casualties reported
Guns lost 36
Allied ground losses:
1657 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/15/27
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ASW attack at 31,47
Japanese Ships
DD Tsubaki
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
DD Nara
DD No. 12
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Shimakaze
DD No.15
DD No. 28
Allied Ships
SS R-20, hits 2
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 8
Allied Ships
DD Somers
DD Thompson
DD La Vallette
DD J. F. Burnes
DD Farragut
DD McCawley
DD Alden
DD Southard
DD Schley
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 1
CA Tokiwa
CA Adzuma
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga
BB Suwo
BB Okinoshima
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami
BB Hizen
BB Kashima
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied ground losses:
781 casualties reported
Guns lost 28
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 8, hits 6, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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Sub attack at 32,47
Japanese Ships
BB Fuji, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Tsubaki
Allied Ships
SS S-15, hits 1
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Sub attack near Kendari at 33,71
Japanese Ships
SS No. 38
Allied Ships
AK Boero, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
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SS No. 38 hit by ASW from an F5L off Kendari
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ASW attack at 31,47
Japanese Ships
DD Momo
Allied Ships
SS R-20
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 149979 troops, 659 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2048
Defending force 37964 troops, 129 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 664
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Saigon base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
1887 casualties reported
Guns lost 30
Allied ground losses:
2964 casualties reported
Guns lost 21
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
SS K-XII scuttled at Saigon to prevent capture!
SS S-25 scuttled at Saigon to prevent capture!
SS K-V scuttled at Saigon to prevent capture!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/16/27
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Sub attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Hasu
DD Maki
DD Urukaze
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Enoki
DD No. 16
DD No. 6
DD No. 4
DD No. 2
DD Yakaze
DD Sawakaze
DD No.17
DD No.9
DD No.5
DD No.3
Allied Ships
SS K-XI, hits 1
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Sub attack at 74,37
Japanese Ships
AMC Brisbane Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Hakodate Maru
Allied Ships
SS O-4
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Maki
DD Urukaze
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Enoki
DD No. 16
DD No. 6
DD No. 4
DD No. 2
DD Yakaze
DD Sawakaze
DD No.17
DD No.9
DD No.5
DD No.3
DD No. 19
Allied Ships
SS K-XI, hits 3
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 9, hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
AMC Liberty
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Sub attack at 74,38
Japanese Ships
AMC Brisbane Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS S-7
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 9, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Thompson
DD Somers
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 8
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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ASW attack at 32,47
Japanese Ships
DD Momo
DD Kaba
DD Ashi
DD Kagero
DD Take
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Yukaze
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-15, hits 1
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 8, hits 1
Allied Ships
AMC Vincent
AMC Liberty
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Sub attack at 32,47
Japanese Ships
BB Suwo
DD Tsubaki
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
DD Nara
DD No. 12
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Shimakaze
DD No.15
DD No. 28
CA Adzuma
Allied Ships
SS S-15, hits 2
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Sub attack at 66,44
Japanese Ships
AK Tihuku Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire she sank 3 days later
Allied Ships
SS R-11
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 152367 troops, 707 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2177
Defending force 40979 troops, 170 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 703
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Japanese ground losses:
2584 casualties reported
Guns lost 36
Allied ground losses:
1657 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/15/27
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ASW attack at 31,47
Japanese Ships
DD Tsubaki
DD Nokaze
DD Isokaze
DD Nara
DD No. 12
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Shimakaze
DD No.15
DD No. 28
Allied Ships
SS R-20, hits 2
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 8
Allied Ships
DD Somers
DD Thompson
DD La Vallette
DD J. F. Burnes
DD Farragut
DD McCawley
DD Alden
DD Southard
DD Schley
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 1
CA Tokiwa
CA Adzuma
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga
BB Suwo
BB Okinoshima
BB Fuji
BB Shikishima
BB Iwami
BB Hizen
BB Kashima
CA Ibuki
CA Kurama
Allied ground losses:
781 casualties reported
Guns lost 28
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 8, hits 6, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Melvin
DD Meade
DD McLanahan
DD Welles
DD Thatcher
DD Claxton
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Sub attack at 32,47
Japanese Ships
BB Fuji, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Tsubaki
Allied Ships
SS S-15, hits 1
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Sub attack near Kendari at 33,71
Japanese Ships
SS No. 38
Allied Ships
AK Boero, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
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SS No. 38 hit by ASW from an F5L off Kendari
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ASW attack at 31,47
Japanese Ships
DD Momo
Allied Ships
SS R-20
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Ground combat at Saigon
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 149979 troops, 659 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2048
Defending force 37964 troops, 129 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 664
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Saigon base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
1887 casualties reported
Guns lost 30
Allied ground losses:
2964 casualties reported
Guns lost 21
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
SS K-XII scuttled at Saigon to prevent capture!
SS S-25 scuttled at Saigon to prevent capture!
SS K-V scuttled at Saigon to prevent capture!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/16/27
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Sub attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Hasu
DD Maki
DD Urukaze
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Enoki
DD No. 16
DD No. 6
DD No. 4
DD No. 2
DD Yakaze
DD Sawakaze
DD No.17
DD No.9
DD No.5
DD No.3
Allied Ships
SS K-XI, hits 1
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Sub attack at 74,37
Japanese Ships
AMC Brisbane Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Hakodate Maru
Allied Ships
SS O-4
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ASW attack near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese Ships
DD Maki
DD Urukaze
DD Katsura
DD Sumire
DD Hishi
DD Hasu
DD Warabi
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Nashi
DD Kaya
DD Enoki
DD No. 16
DD No. 6
DD No. 4
DD No. 2
DD Yakaze
DD Sawakaze
DD No.17
DD No.9
DD No.5
DD No.3
DD No. 19
Allied Ships
SS K-XI, hits 3
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Sub attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 9, hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
AMC Liberty
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Sub attack at 74,38
Japanese Ships
AMC Brisbane Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
Allied Ships
SS S-7
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ASW attack near Etorofo Jima at 76,37
Japanese Ships
SS No. 9, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Thompson
DD Somers