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Posted: **Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:23 am**

A small, combined RN/USN task group, with Lexington, Hermes and Formidable
and a handful of escorts, engaged (unintentionally) two Japanese carrier
task groups retiring on Singapore to repair torpedo damage inflicted by
Dutch submarines. Never mind the entire Kiddo Butai was in range, the
Allies won three air battles - repelling one airstrike while delivering
two others which each sank a heavy carrier. Since then, the TF has been
trying to escape the enemy - and lead his heavy forces away from Ceylon
which is the object of a major invasion - no less than three of the four
IJA field armies in the SRA have landed on it! Along the way it has
sunk everything it met (4 large AKs and a barge group) - and yesterday
it fought off 10-12 air strikes (in which Mavis flying boats scored three
hits on Formidable). The Japanese assumed the Allies would fleet into
"the empty sea" of the Indian Ocean - as their surface and carrier
raiders have done several times in the past. But Adm Sherman's group
instead sailed SE into the Malacca Strait, while the Japanese sailed
SW and W to attempt to head off their probable escape routes. In spite
of starting out in carrier strike range of each other, the opposing
forces have ended up about two days apart.

Today's Allied air searches made it clear the Japanese took the bait,
and both halves of the Kiddo Butai, as well as a surface action group,
have followed Admiral Fredrick Sherman's force into the Malacca Strait.
But it was clear this was their choice for the past two days, so the
Japanese had time to move in additional air assets. They set up a
multi-angle search system from Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Malaya and even
from the Andaman Islands (using the extreme range of the specialized
G3M2-KAI reconnaissance type - Japan started the war with two squadrons
of these). Nevertheless, today Sherman's group was not engaged at all,
in spite of presumably having to pass Singapore close aboard. Going
back North meant facing the KB itself. It is possible that bad weather
made it difficult to repeat the previous day's air strikes.

At the same time, De Ruyter led a division of destroyers in a bombardment
of Palembang, demonstrating the Allies have other assets in the area
besides the newly arrived carrier group. The commitment of long range
aviation forward into the Indian Ocean let these go undiscovered. But why
they were NOT tracked TODAY, any more than the carriers were, is a mystery?
They hit Palembang and DISAPPEARED!

In China, the Japanese fared better, beating the ROCAF in a head on fight -
unusual in this game where they usually are beaten by its veteran pilot.

In Australia, 15th Army finally managed to disengage from Brisbane - which
it invested but never was able to attack (being disrupted by Allied bombers) -
and it is fighting for its severed line of communications - cut four hexes
North and under pressure at other points.

On Fiji, the first USMC landing of the war was botched yesterday - the ships
are too large and the Marines attacked with too little ashore - leading to
horrible disruption. However, the force is very large and continued to land
today, hoping to redeem itself tomorrow.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Apr 21, 42
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Invasion Support action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
DD Aylwin

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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TF 285 encounters mine field at Addu [Maldives] (16,52)

Allied Ships
AMc RNN Ceram

7 mines cleared

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 33,44, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAK Ginyo Maru
xAK Africa Maru
xAK Toei Maru
xAK Seikyo Maru
PB Ginyo Maru
PB Nako Maru #2

Allied Ships
CMc IFC Falam
CMc IFC Tiddim
CMc IFC Nimmo
CMc IFC Sarak
CMc IFC Sima
CMc IFC Sinde
CMc IFC Pauk
CMc IFC Sythet
CMc IFC Shillong

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 32% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 32% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat

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ASW attack near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 32,45

Japanese Ships
xAK Ginyo Maru
PB Nako Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS RNN O24

SS RNN O24 is sighted by escort
RNN O24 diving deep ....
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Bataan [Luzon] at 77,77

Japanese Ships
PB Santo Maru
PB Shinko Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Sargo

SS Sargo is located by PB Santo Maru
Sargo diving deep ....
PB Shinko Maru #2 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Kavieng [N Ireland] at 106,122

Allied Ships
SS Cachalot

SS Cachalot is sighted by escort
Sub escapes detection

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Sub attack near Santa Catalina I at 223,79

Japanese Ships
SS I-17

Allied Ships
PC CG Vigilant
DD Kane
PC CG Crawford

SS I-17 launches 2 torpedoes at PC CG Vigilant
DD Kane attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-17 eludes ASW attack from DD Kane
SS I-17 eludes DD Kane by diving deep
DD Kane cannot establish contact with SS I-17
SS I-17 eludes ASW attack from DD Kane
PC CG Crawford fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near San Francisco [CA] at 217,71

Japanese Ships
SS I-3

Allied Ships
xAK Mokihana, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAK Mokihana is sighted by SS I-3
SS I-3 attacking on the surface

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Submarine attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 65,84

Japanese Ships
xAK Tomitu Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seal

xAK Tomitu Maru is sighted by SS Seal
SS Seal launches 4 torpedoes

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Night Naval bombardment of Palembang [S Smtra] at 48,91

Japanese Ships
TK Goyo Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
CL RNN De Ruyter
DD FFN Le Triomphant
DD RN Encounter
DD RN Tenedos
DD MacDonough

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Manpower Center hits 1
Fires 62
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14
Port hits 1

CL RNN De Ruyter firing at Palembang [S Smtra]
DD FFN Le Triomphant firing at Palembang [S Smtra]
DD RN Encounter firing at Palembang [S Smtra]
DD RN Tenedos firing at Palembang [S Smtra]
DD MacDonough firing at Palembang [S Smtra]

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Invasion Support action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
DD Aylwin

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
DD Aylwin

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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ASW attack near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 32,45

Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #6

Allied Ships
SS RNN O24

SS RNN O24 is sighted by escort
RNN O24 diving deep ....
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Singapore at 51,84

Japanese Ships
xAK Josho Maru

Allied Ships
SS Spearfish

xAK Josho Maru is sighted by SS Spearfish
SS Spearfish launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Josho Maru

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Palm I [E Aus] at 99,142, Range 15,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Inazuma, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CV Yorktown CV-5
CV Hornet CV-8
CA Portland CA-33
CA Indianapolis CA-35
CA NorthamptonCA-26
CA Chester CA-27
CA Louisville CA-28
CA New Orleans CA-32
CA San Francisco CA-38
CA Vincennes CA-44
CLAA San Juan CL-54
CL Honolulu CL-48
DD Hammann
DD Mustin
DD Cummings
DD Drayton
DD Conyngham
DD Shaw
DD Smith
DD Preston
DD Farragut
DD Dewey
DD Hull

Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
CV Hornet CV-8 , CV Yorktown CV-5 screened from combat
- escorted by DD Hull , DD Dewey , DD Farragut ,
DD Preston , DD Smith , DD Shaw ,
DD Conyngham , DD Drayton , DD Cummings ,
DD Mustin
DD Hammann engages DD Inazuma at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
CV Hornet CV-8 screened from combat
DD Inazuma engages DD Hammann at 16,000 yards
CA New Orleans CA-32 engages DD Inazuma at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
CV Hornet CV-8 , CV Yorktown CV-5 screened from combat
- escorted by DD Hull , DD Dewey , DD Farragut ,
DD Preston , DD Smith , DD Shaw ,
DD Conyngham , DD Drayton , DD Cummings ,
DD Mustin
CL Honolulu CL-48 engages DD Inazuma at 18,000 yards
CA San Francisco CA-38 engages DD Inazuma at 18,000 yards
CV Hornet CV-8 , CV Yorktown CV-5 screened from combat
- escorted by DD Hull , DD Dewey , DD Farragut ,
DD Preston , DD Smith , DD Shaw ,
DD Conyngham , DD Drayton , DD Cummings ,
DD Mustin
CA New Orleans CA-32 engages DD Inazuma at 18,000 yards
CA Portland CA-33 engages DD Inazuma at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards
CV Hornet CV-8 , CV Yorktown CV-5 screened from combat
CA Vincennes CA-44 engages DD Inazuma at 20,000 yards
Range increases to 22,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards
CA Portland CA-33 engages DD Inazuma at 23,000 yards
Takeuchi, Hajime orders Japanese TF to disengage
Task forces break off...

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Submarine attack near Peleliu [Car Is] at 89,100

Japanese Ships
xAK Meisan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

xAK Meisan Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Meisan Maru

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Submarine attack near Masan [Chosen] at 101,55

Japanese Ships
TK Akita Maru

Allied Ships
SS Trusty

TK Akita Maru is sighted by SS Trusty
SS Trusty launches 2 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Rockhampton [QL] at 95,152

Japanese Ships
CL Tama
DD Yuzuki
DD Mochizuki
DD Mikazuki

Allied Ships
SS Grampus

SS Grampus is sighted by escort
Grampus bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection

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Submarine attack near Belep Islands [N C] at 115,153

Japanese Ships
xAK Midori Maru

Allied Ships
SS Grenadier

xAK Midori Maru is sighted by SS Grenadier
SS Grenadier launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Midori Maru

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Submarine attack near Torishima [Marcus] at 109,68

Japanese Ships
CS Sanyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS S-18

CS Sanyo Maru is sighted by SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near Torishima [Marcus] at 109,68

Japanese Ships
CS Sanyo Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-18

CS Sanyo Maru is sighted by SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes

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Morning Air attack on Tanchia Shan [Oil] , at 82,53

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 10

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 6
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109]: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk: 2 destroyed
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk: 4 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] sweeping at 20000 feet *

CAP engaged:
AVG/Loi-wing Sqn with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
AVG 2 Panda Bears with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on ROC 86th Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 13
Ki-27a/b Nate x 11

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Allied ground losses:
191 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Raid is overhead
AVG 2 Panda Bears with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes

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Morning Air attack on ROC 3rd New US OB Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8
Ki-32 Mary x 9

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed
Ki-32 Mary : 2 damaged
Ki-32 Mary : 3 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
AVG 2 Panda Bears with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes

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Morning Air attack on ROC 3rd New US OB Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 28
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 12
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 16
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 12

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB: 3 damaged

No Allied losses

Allied ground losses:
257 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 23 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
16 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
12 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
AVG 2 Panda Bears with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes

Also attacking ROC 45th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 21st Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 45th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 21st Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 45th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 45th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 21st Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 21st Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 45th Corps ...

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Morning Air attack on ROC 9th Provisional Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 26
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 24

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
AVG 2 Panda Bears with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes

Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 9th Provisional Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 9th Provisional Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 9th Provisional Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...

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Morning Air attack on ROC 78th Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 19
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 21000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
AVG 2 Panda Bears with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes

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Morning Air attack on ROC 21st Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
80 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on 56th China Pack C Brigade, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 5

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 11
RAF Lysander COOP x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Lysander COOP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
50th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
54th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 55th Infantry Brigade, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1

Allied aircraft
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 4

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 242 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
54th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 55th Infantry Brigade, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1

Allied aircraft
CAF A-28 Hudson x 7

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x CAF A-28 Hudson bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
54th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 95,159 , near Brisbane [QL]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 6
LB-30 Liberator GP x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
6 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 95,159 , near Brisbane [QL]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
88 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 12 x 600 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade, at 95,159 , near Brisbane [QL]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 95,159 , near Brisbane [QL]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Manchu 52nd Fld Amy Corps, at 71,55 , near Nanning [P River]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 14

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
7 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Submarine attack near Belep Islands [N C] at 115,153

Japanese Ships
xAK Midori Maru, Shell hits 6

Allied Ships
SS Grenadier, hits 1

xAK Midori Maru is sighted by SS Grenadier
SS Grenadier attacking xAK Midori Maru on the surface
Joyce, A.R. decides to submerge SS Grenadier due to damage

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Invasion Support action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
DD Aylwin

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Ground combat at Kukong [S China] (79,57)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 40792 troops, 628 guns, 31 vehicles, Assault Value = 1189

Defending force 33413 troops, 234 guns, 19 vehicles, Assault Value = 1007

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
40th Draft B Whale Division
3rd Pack A Lucky Division
19th China Pack C Brigade
68th Ind Infantry Battalion
68th China Pack C Division
2nd 4cm RpdFire Gun Battalion
14th Mobile "12cm" Field Artillery Regiment
21st Ind Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
ROC 207th Division
ROC 25th Corps
ROC 63rd Corps
ROCAF 18th Type D Base Force
ROC 3rd Engineer Regiment
18th Army Group
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment

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Ground combat at Tanchia Shan [Oil] (82,53)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 32397 troops, 492 guns, 51 vehicles, Assault Value = 1520

Defending force 55189 troops, 427 guns, 78 vehicles, Assault Value = 1723

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
13th China Pack C Brigade
Ankei SNLF
22nd Pack B Plains Division
2nd Ind Mixed Dr B Regimental Combat Team
61st Infantry Brigade
12th China Pack C Brigade
56th China Pack C Brigade
55th Infantry Brigade
15th Dft B Festival Division
RGC 19th Temp "Div" Regiment
RGC Army
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
ROC 78th Corps
ROC 86th Corps
ROC 21st Corps
ROC 9th Provisional Corps
ROC 6th Construction Regiment
ROC 45th Corps
ROC 37th Corps
ROC 3rd New US OB Corps
ROC 14th Ind Field Artillery Regiment
ROC First Ind Field Artillery Regiment

Posted: **Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:50 pm**

The amazing odyssey of Adm Fredrick Sherman's combined task force -
now more combined than ever with the joining of numbers of RNN,
RN and one French escort - continues - this time in the Eastern
Java Sea.

The Allies had been tracking a large transport group off Bali -
loading elements of a Japanese tank formation - and decided to try
to sink the laden ships. Two submarines, a surface action group,
a PT boat squadron and a rare Dutch B-26 force, supported by
several flying boat detachments, were in position to strike tonight.
But all of them missed, the enemy sailing at full speed for Soerabaja
and eluding them all.

But they didn't elude Admiral Sherman - who was not hunting them -
and who was on the North side of the Java Sea to minimize risk of
detection. It did little good - Betty's flown in were able to find
all the Allied naval forces in the area - although they did not attack
for fear of Sherman's F4F's, which had been so successful in previous
encounters. But Sherman's dive bombers found and struck the elusive
transports - before any could unload!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Apr 22, 42
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Invasion Support action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
CL St. Louis CL-49
DD Aylwin

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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TF 802 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RNN Bogor, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

3 mines cleared

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Submarine attack near Masan [Chosen] at 101,55

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Chosen 201

Allied Ships
SS Trusty

xAKL JMM Chosen 201 is sighted by SS Trusty
SS Trusty attacking on the surface

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Submarine attack near Singapore at 51,84

Japanese Ships
TK Nihon Maru

Allied Ships
SS Spearfish

TK Nihon Maru is sighted by SS Spearfish
SS Spearfish launches 3 torpedoes at TK Nihon Maru

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ASW attack near Singapore at 49,83

Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #2
PB Shonan Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS Skipjack

SS Skipjack is sighted by escort
Skipjack bottoming out ....
PB Shonan Maru #2 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Singapore at 49,83

Japanese Ships
DD Kuroshio

Allied Ships
SS Skipjack

SS Skipjack is located by DD Kuroshio
Skipjack bottoming out ....
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima [W Is] at 100,59

Japanese Ships
xAKL Shino Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL Shino Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Shino Maru

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ASW attack near Townsville [QL] at 98,144

Japanese Ships
AP Miike Maru
xAP Ukishima Maru
TB Sagi

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

SS Pickerel is sighted by escort
Pickerel diving deep ....
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Malacca [Malaya] at 49,82

Japanese Ships
TB HTMS Trad
PB Okuyo Maru #2
TB HTMS Patani

Allied Ships
SS Saury

SS Saury is located by TB HTMS Trad
TB HTMS Patani fails to find sub and abandons search
TB HTMS Trad fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Trad fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Trad fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Trad fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Trad fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Malacca [Malaya] at 49,82

Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #2
PB Shonan Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS Saury

SS Saury is sighted by escort
PB Shonan Maru #2 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Saishu To [Fish] at 99,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL Mayachi Maru

Allied Ships
SS Trusty

xAKL Mayachi Maru is sighted by SS Trusty
SS Trusty launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Mayachi Maru

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Submarine attack near Tokushima [Farms] at 107,61

Japanese Ships
AO Erimo

Allied Ships
SS S-27

AO Erimo is sighted by SS S-27
SS S-27 launches 4 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near San Clemente I [CA] at 225,80

Japanese Ships
SS I-17

Allied Ships
xAK Admiral Gove

xAK Admiral Gove is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 launches 2 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Malacca [Malaya] at 48,81

Japanese Ships
DD Kuroshio
BB Kongo
CL Natori
CL Nagara
DD Wakaba
DD Asashio
DD Sagiri
DD Tanikaze
DD Hamakaze

Allied Ships
SS Saury

SS Saury launches 4 torpedoes at DD Kuroshio
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Sydney [NSW] at 91,168

Japanese Ships
SS I-73 [Later I-173]

Allied Ships
DM Breese

SS I-73 [Later I-173] launches 3 torpedoes at DM Breese
I-73 [Later I-173] diving deep ....
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Breese attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-73 [Later I-173] eludes ASW attack from DM Breese
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-55 [Later I-155]

Allied Ships
DM Pillsbury
CM RN Abdiel
DM Barker
DM Alden
xAP UK Empress Austrlia
xAK CW Nord
xAK UK Talune
xAK UK Marion Moller
xAK UK Jalaputra
xAK UK Ekma
PF RIN Sutlej
KV RIN Netravati

SS I-55 [Later I-155] launches 2 torpedoes at DM Pillsbury
PF RIN Sutlej fails to find sub and abandons search
KV RIN Netravati fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RIN Netravati fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RIN Netravati fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RIN Netravati attacking submerged sub ....
KV RIN Netravati cannot establish contact with SS I-55 [Later I-155]
SS I-55 [Later I-155] eludes KV RIN Netravati by diving deep
KV RIN Netravati fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RIN Netravati fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Malacca [Malaya] at 48,81

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
CL Natori
CL Nagara
DD Wakaba
DD Asashio
DD Kuroshio
DD Sagiri
DD Tanikaze
DD Hamakaze

Allied Ships
SS Saury

SS Saury is sighted by escort
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-57 [Later I-157]

Allied Ships
CM RN Abdiel
DM Alden
xAP UK Empress Austrlia
xAK CW Nord
xAK UK Talune
xAK UK Marion Moller
xAK UK Jalaputra
xAK UK Ekma
PF RIN Sutlej
KV RIN Netravati

SS I-57 [Later I-157] is sighted by escort
I-57 [Later I-157] diving deep ....
PF RIN Sutlej fails to find sub and abandons search
KV RIN Netravati fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RIN Netravati fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RIN Netravati fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RIN Netravati fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV RIN Netravati fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
DD Aylwin

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
DD Aylwin

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Submarine attack near San Diego [CA] at 226,79

Japanese Ships
SS I-20

Allied Ships
xAK T. A. Johnson

xAK T. A. Johnson is sighted by SS I-20
SS I-20 launches 2 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near Kingston-Norfolk I at 107,174

Japanese Ships
SS I-20

Allied Ships
xAK UK Yoma

xAK UK Yoma is sighted by SS I-20
SS I-20 attacking on the surface
SS I-20 low on gun ammo, Ikeda U. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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ASW attack near Singapore at 50,84

Japanese Ships
PB Okuyo Maru #2
TB HTMS Patani
TB HTMS Trad

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIII

SS RNN KXIII is sighted by escort
TB HTMS Patani fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Trad fails to find sub and abandons search
TB HTMS Patani fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Patani fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Patani fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Patani fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Patani fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Tanchia Shan [Oil] , at 82,53

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 26

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on AIF 2/9th Armoured Regiment, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 13
A6M2m21 Zero x 30
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 29
G4M1 Betty TB x 34
Ki-27a/b Nate x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
30 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking AIF 2/7th Armoured Regiment ...
Also attacking AIF 2/9th Armoured Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on AIF 2/9th Armoured Regiment, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 18
A6M2m21 Zero x 14
G4M1 Betty TB x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Tanchia Shan [Oil] , at 82,53

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 8

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on ROC 9th Provisional Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 13
Ki-27a/b Nate x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
245 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on ROC 3rd New US OB Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
142 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
2 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking ROC 45th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 45th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 45th Corps ...

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Morning Air attack on ROC 3rd New US OB Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 16

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on ROC 86th Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on ROC 86th Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 21000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on ROC 37th Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
80 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on ROC 37th Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on AIF 2/7th Armoured Regiment, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 24
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 32,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Swordfish I TB x 5
TBD1s SeaDevastator x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Tusima Maru, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
xAK Kyoto Maru, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Japanese ground losses:
4445 casualties reported
Squads: 124 destroyed, 63 disabled
Non Combat: 200 destroyed, 56 disabled
Engineers: 18 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBD1s SeaDevastator launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x RAF Swordfish I TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 32,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hudson III (LR) x 9

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Tarayasu Maru
xAK Venice Maru
xAK Tuyama Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hudson III (LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 1st Mobile "24cm" Field Artillery Regiment, at 96,158 , near Maryborough [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 12 (2 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Vehicles lost 14 (1 destroyed, 13 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 17th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Mobile "24cm" Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 17th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on 21st Draft B Division, at 95,159 , near Brisbane [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator GP x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 21st Draft B Division, at 95,159 , near Brisbane [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 1st Mobile "24cm" Field Artillery Regiment, at 96,158 , near Maryborough [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 4
Ki-27a/b Nate x 4

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator : 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 12 x 600 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Soerabaja [Java] at 56,104

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-2 Dauntless x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 8

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Shirogane Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Yamabato Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Hirota Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 12 (2 destroyed, 10 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Shirogane Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Hirota Maru

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Invasion Support action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
DD Aylwin

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Ground combat at Trincomalee [Cel] (31,47)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 67405 troops, 1138 guns, 1042 vehicles, Assault Value = 2315

Defending force 35888 troops, 504 guns, 1018 vehicles, Assault Value = 1037

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Japanese adjusted assault: 1313

Allied adjusted defense: 2767

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 4)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
457 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 91 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 31 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 25 disabled
Guns lost 38 (1 destroyed, 37 disabled)
Vehicles lost 26 (3 destroyed, 23 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
530 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 77 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 7 (1 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Vehicles lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)

Assaulting units:
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
31st Pack B Furious Division
1st Ind Tank Brigade
29th Draft B Division
55th Draft B (-RCT) Division
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
52nd Draft B Division
16th Pack B Division
65th "Brigade" Division
JAAF 41st AF Bn
18th Mobile "10cm" Field Artillery Regiment
5th Moblie "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
IJA 1st Arty Group Brigade
Artillery Group Cmd
3rd Hiko Shidan
15th Army
14th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Regiment
4th Mobile "30cm" Field Artillery Battalion
JAAF 10th AF Co
9th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
33rd Pack B Div /2

Defending units:
IA 45th Brigade
KNIL 1st Division
IA 9th Division
CW Trincomalee Fortress
RAF 224 Group Base Force
ISF 1/2 Ceylon Det
IA 99th Brigade
BA 35th Light AA Regiment
RM 1st Heavy AA Regiment
BA 3rd Heavy AA Regiment

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Ground combat at Tanchia Shan [Oil] (82,53)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 53293 troops, 720 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 1561

Defending force 54834 troops, 427 guns, 78 vehicles, Assault Value = 1705

Japanese adjusted assault: 1086

Allied adjusted defense: 1497

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

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
2873 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 132 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 56 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Guns lost 53 (6 destroyed, 47 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1335 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 69 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 38 disabled
Engineers: 23 destroyed, 2 disabled

Assaulting units:
56th China Pack C Brigade
2nd Ind Mixed Dr B Regimental Combat Team
15th Dft B Festival Division
Ankei SNLF
61st Infantry Brigade
55th Infantry Brigade
22nd Pack B Plains Division
12th China Pack C Brigade
13th China Pack C Brigade
RGC 19th Temp "Div" Regiment
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
RGC Army
13th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
ROC 6th Construction Regiment
ROC 45th Corps
ROC 78th Corps
ROC 21st Corps
ROC 9th Provisional Corps
ROC 37th Corps
ROC 86th Corps
ROC 3rd New US OB Corps
ROC 14th Ind Field Artillery Regiment
ROC First Ind Field Artillery Regiment

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Ground combat at 81,56 (near Yu Hsien [Coal])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4742 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 100

Defending force 713 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 28

Japanese adjusted assault: 43

Allied adjusted defense: 11

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
341 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
138 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
RGC 1st "Div" Regiment
RGC 30th "Div" Regiment

Defending units:
Red 43rd Grilla Rgt Battalion

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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8166 troops, 228 guns, 307 vehicles, Assault Value = 227

Defending force 1587 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 55

Allied adjusted assault: 153

Japanese adjusted defense: 91

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
USMC 7th Regimental Combat Team
USMC 8th Regimental Combat Team
3rd Marine Raider Battalion
24th (Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
USMC 2nd Tank Bn /1
USMC I Amphib Corps
2nd USMC Medium Field Artillery Battalion
4th Light Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit

Posted: **Fri Dec 05, 2014 2:59 pm**

Just as Admiral Fredrick Sherman's carriers - and detached
surface raiders - vaporized two days ago in spite of a
multi-directional air search network, so today an intensively
hunted force with a tank brigade embarked from Bali entirely
disappeared from Allied displays. No less than three surface
forces, four submarines and five air units were hunting them.
Just as when Sherman's ships escaped, bad weather was no
doubt a factor.

A "surface action group" spotted five hexes South of Singapore
by a submarine is almost certainly the leading division of the
Kiddo Butai. Five hexes rather than eight suggests it sailed
with ops points expended (from fueling, and transferring on
board aircraft). The Betty's out of Soerabaja successfully
spotted every Allied force in the Java Sea - and were seen to
do so. So the great chase is on again!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Apr 23, 42
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Invasion Support action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
DD Aylwin

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Submarine attack near Trincomalee [Cel] at 32,46

Japanese Ships
xAKL Hinko Maru

Allied Ships
SS RNN KVII

xAKL Hinko Maru is sighted by SS RNN KVII
SS RNN KVII fails to launch torpedoes due to mechanical problems

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TF 351 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
SS Spearfish, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Submarine attack near Sydney [NSW] at 93,170

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
xAKL UK Tatung

xAKL UK Tatung is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL UK Tatung

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ASW attack near Malacca [Malaya] at 49,82

Japanese Ships
AM W-18
TB HTMS Rayong

Allied Ships
SS Skipjack

SS Skipjack is located by AM W-18
Skipjack diving deep ....
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Bataan [Luzon] at 77,77

Japanese Ships
PB Santo Maru
PB Shinko Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Sargo

SS Sargo launches 1 torpedoes at PB Santo Maru
Sargo diving deep ....
PB Shinko Maru #2 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Trincomalee [Cel] at 33,46

Japanese Ships
TB Hasu, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVII

SS RNN KXVII launches 4 torpedoes
RNN KXVII diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection

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Sub attack near San Luis Obispo CA at 222,76

Japanese Ships
SS I-15, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Kennison
PC CG Kimball
PC CG Travis

SS I-15 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Kennison
I-15 bottoming out ....
DD Kennison fails to find sub and abandons search
PC CG Travis fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Travis fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Travis fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Travis fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Travis fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Travis attacking submerged sub ....
PC CG Travis loses contact with SS I-15
PC CG Travis loses contact with SS I-15
PC CG Travis is out of ASW ammo
PC CG Travis is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Colombo [Ceylon] at 29,48, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CM Naryu
CM Kyosai
CM Ukishima, Shell hits 1
CM Hirashima, Shell hits 1
CM Saishu
CM Wakataka

Allied Ships
DM Alden
DM Barker
PF RIN Sutlej, Shell hits 2
KV RIN Netravati, Shell hits 3

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 53% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 53% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
PF RIN Sutlej engages CM Wakataka at 2,000 yards
KV RIN Netravati engages CM Wakataka at 2,000 yards
KV RIN Netravati engages CM Hirashima at 2,000 yards
PF RIN Sutlej engages CM Ukishima at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DM Alden engages CM Ukishima at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
KV RIN Netravati engages CM Hirashima at 6,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Bundaberg [QL] at 101,155, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Nikkai Maru, Shell hits 21, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Banshu Maru, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
xAK Daifuku Maru, Shell hits 41, and is sunk
xAK Kotobuki Maru #5, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Kuraido Maru
xAK Nichiren Maru, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
xAK Shinkoku Maru, Shell hits 6, heavy fires
xAK Tempei Maru, Shell hits 24, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pensacola CA-24
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25
CL Raleigh CL-7
CL Detroit CL-8
CL Concord CL-10
CL Helena CL-50
DD O'Brien
DD Tucker
DD RAN Nizam
DM Pruitt

Low visibility due to Rain with 53% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 53% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
DM Pruitt engages PB Nikkai Maru at 1,000 yards
CL Helena CL-50 engages xAK Tempei Maru at 1,000 yards
xAK Tempei Maru sunk by CL Helena CL-50 at 1,000 yards
CL Concord CL-10 engages xAK Nichiren Maru at 1,000 yards
DM Pruitt engages xAK Kuraido Maru at 1,000 yards
CL Helena CL-50 engages xAK Daifuku Maru at 1,000 yards
DD Tucker engages xAK Daifuku Maru at 1,000 yards
DM Pruitt engages xAK Daifuku Maru at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
PB Nikkai Maru engages DM Pruitt at 2,000 yards
CA Pensacola CA-24 engages xAK Kotobuki Maru #5 at 2,000 yards
CL Raleigh CL-7 engages xAK Daifuku Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Tucker engages xAK Daifuku Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages xAK Daifuku Maru at 2,000 yards
DM Pruitt engages xAK Daifuku Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25 engages PB Nikkai Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Pensacola CA-24 engages xAK Shinkoku Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Pensacola CA-24 engages xAK Nichiren Maru at 2,000 yards
xAK Nichiren Maru sunk by CL Concord CL-10 at 2,000 yards
CL Detroit CL-8 engages xAK Banshu Maru at 2,000 yards
xAK Daifuku Maru sunk by CL Detroit CL-8 at 2,000 yards
xAK Banshu Maru sunk by CA Pensacola CA-24 at 2,000 yards
DD Tucker engages xAK Shinkoku Maru at 2,000 yards
PB Nikkai Maru engages DM Pruitt at 2,000 yards
PB Nikkai Maru engages DM Pruitt at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages xAK Shinkoku Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Helena CL-50 engages PB Nikkai Maru at 2,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages PB Nikkai Maru at 2,000 yards
PB Nikkai Maru engages DM Pruitt at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
PB Nikkai Maru sunk by CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25 at 3,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Bundaberg [QL] at 101,155, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Nikkai Maru, and is sunk
xAK Kotobuki Maru #5, and is sunk
xAK Shinkoku Maru, Shell hits 11, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pensacola CA-24
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25
CL Raleigh CL-7
CL Detroit CL-8
CL Concord CL-10
CL Helena CL-50
DD O'Brien
DD Tucker
DD RAN Nizam
DM Pruitt

Poor visibility due to Rain with 53% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 53% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25 engages xAK Shinkoku Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Detroit CL-8 engages xAK Shinkoku Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Tucker engages xAK Shinkoku Maru at 7,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages xAK Shinkoku Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
xAK Shinkoku Maru sunk by CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25 at 4,000 yards
xAK Shinkoku Maru sunk by CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25 at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Sub attack near San Luis Obispo CA at 222,76

Japanese Ships
SS I-15

Allied Ships
PC CG Crawford, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PC CG Vigilant
DD Kane

SS I-15 launches 6 torpedoes at PC CG Crawford
I-15 bottoming out ....
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kane cannot reach attack position over SS I-15
DD Kane cannot reach attack position over SS I-15
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Kavieng [N Ireland] at 106,122

Japanese Ships
xAKL Katsura Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cachalot

SS Cachalot launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Katsura Maru
Sub escapes detection

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Sub attack near Nakadori [Whaleing] at 101,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kyo Maru #3

Allied Ships
SS Shark

SS Shark attacking on the surface

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Invasion Support action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
DD Aylwin

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
DD Aylwin

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,47, Range 4,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Maikaze
DM Fubuki
DM Shinonome
DM Shirakumo
DM Isonami
DM Shirayuki
DM Murakumo
TB Hayabusa, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
TB Kamo

Allied Ships
DM Alden, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DM Barker, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
PF RIN Sutlej, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
KV RIN Netravati, Shell hits 15, and is sunk

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages PF RIN Sutlej at 4,000 yards
DM Barker engages DM Murakumo at 4,000 yards
DM Murakumo engages DM Barker at 4,000 yards
DM Isonami engages DM Barker at 4,000 yards
DM Barker engages DM Shinonome at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
KV RIN Netravati engages TB Kamo at 2,000 yards
TB Kamo engages DM Barker at 2,000 yards
DM Alden engages DM Murakumo at 2,000 yards
DM Barker sunk by DM Shinonome at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DM Alden at 3,000 yards
TB Kamo engages DM Alden at 3,000 yards
TB Hayabusa engages DM Alden at 3,000 yards
DM Shirakumo engages DM Alden at 3,000 yards
DM Alden sunk by DM Shinonome at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DM Shinonome engages PF RIN Sutlej at 2,000 yards
KV RIN Netravati engages DM Shirakumo at 2,000 yards
DM Shinonome engages PF RIN Sutlej at 2,000 yards
KV RIN Netravati engages DM Isonami at 2,000 yards
DM Fubuki engages PF RIN Sutlej at 2,000 yards
Abbate, E.O. orders Allied TF to disengage
Nakasugi, Seiji orders Japanese TF to disengage
DD Maikaze engages PF RIN Sutlej at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
PF RIN Sutlej engages DM Isonami at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
PF RIN Sutlej sunk by DD Maikaze at 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Bundaberg [QL] at 103,155, Range 14,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAK Kuraido Maru, Shell hits 16, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pensacola CA-24
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25
CL Raleigh CL-7
CL Detroit CL-8
CL Concord CL-10
CL Helena CL-50
DD O'Brien
DD Tucker
DD RAN Nizam
DM Pruitt

Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
CL Detroit CL-8 engages xAK Kuraido Maru at 14,000 yards
CL Helena CL-50 engages xAK Kuraido Maru at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CL Concord CL-10 engages xAK Kuraido Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Tucker engages xAK Kuraido Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAK Kuraido Maru
CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25 engages xAK Kuraido Maru at 8,000 yards
CA Pensacola CA-24 engages xAK Kuraido Maru at 8,000 yards
CL Concord CL-10 engages xAK Kuraido Maru at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
xAK Kuraido Maru sunk by CA Salt Lake Cty CA-25 at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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TF 173 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
xAK UK Jalarashmi
xAK UK Clan Macbrayne, Mine hits 1

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Morning Air attack on Tanchia Shan [Oil] , at 82,53

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 26

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 2
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 4
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer x 3
CAF CW-21 Demon x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 7 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
CAF CW-21 Demon: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet

CAP engaged:
CAF AdHoc Ex 14 IVS with CAF CW-21 Demon (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
CAF 3rd FG/7th FS with CAF P-43A-1 Lancer (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on AIF 2/7th Armoured Regiment, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 5
Ki-27a/b Nate x 5
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on 55th Infantry Brigade, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2

Allied aircraft
CAF A-28 Hudson x 12
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 1
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
CAF A-28 Hudson: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x CAF A-28 Hudson bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
NCPC Fighter Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 5
Ki-27a/b Nate x 5

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 12
B-24J Liberator x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator : 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 12 x 600 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 2nd Ind Tank Brigade ...
Also attacking 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind Tank Brigade ...

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Morning Air attack on 38th Pack B Division, at 95,159 , near Brisbane [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator GP x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 38th Pack B Division, at 95,159 , near Brisbane [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb

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ASW attack near Muntok [Smelter] at 51,89

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
DD Akigumo
DD Sagiri
DD Asagumo
DD Yamagumo

Allied Ships
SS Seal, hits 1

SS Seal is sighted by escort
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Asagumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
CL St. Louis CL-49
DD Aylwin

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Ground combat at Ba [Fiji] (131,159)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 9001 troops, 229 guns, 243 vehicles, Assault Value = 228

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

Allied adjusted assault: 108

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 108 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Ba [Fiji] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
USMC 8th Regimental Combat Team
USMC 7th Regimental Combat Team
3rd Marine Raider Battalion
24th (Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
USMC 2nd Tank Bn /1
USMC I Amphib Corps
2nd USMC Medium Field Artillery Battalion
4th Light Field Artillery Battalion

Posted: **Sat Dec 06, 2014 3:28 pm**

The best laid plans [often go wrong] (translated into modern English)

Both sides had major air operations cancelled by the weather.
Ground assault on 16th Army in Australia failed to occur because two
units managed to get out of the hex before the attack went home.
Follow up attacks on an enemy transport force unloading tanks in Java
generally failed, yet they were essentially wiped out anyway by
submarines (apparently stationary, unescorted targets are not hard
to engage). In spite of not having much air combat, the Japanese
air forces in Australia were substantially wiped out - by naval bombardment!
This combines with the loss of most Japanese shipping in the area,
demonstrating the Allies have naval dominance, to make 16th Army's
situation very grave. An attempt to recapture its land line of communications
by a scratch force failed - Australian armor continues to pour in - now
up to 5 battalions plus a motorized brigade in good defensive terrain. The
bulk of 16th Army is still too far South to help in this effort.
25th Army made its first attack on Ceylon, and was able to reduce fortifications
in the key Kogala hex. Even in China - which for the very first time has
seen Japanese forces unable to capture any significant objectives outside
the North China plain area - the Allies continue to frustrate the Japanese
offensive - although it is clearly still trying.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Apr 24, 42
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TF 71 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Lucknow
AMc RIN Poona

22 mines cleared

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ASW attack near Trincomalee [Cel] at 32,46

Japanese Ships
CM Wakataka
CM Ukishima
CM Kyosai
CM Naryu

Allied Ships
SS RNN O21

SS RNN O21 is sighted by escort
RNN O21 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection

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Submarine attack near Malang [Java] at 55,105

Japanese Ships
xAK Taikei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXI

xAK Taikei Maru is sighted by SS RNN KXI
SS RNN KXI launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Taikei Maru

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Submarine attack near Malang [Java] at 55,105

Japanese Ships
xAK Mikage Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI

xAK Mikage Maru is sighted by SS RNN KXVI
SS RNN KXVI launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Mikage Maru

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Submarine attack near Malang [Java] at 55,105

Japanese Ships
xAK Kogyoku Maru, Shell hits 5

Allied Ships
SS Pike

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

xAK Kogyoku Maru is sighted by SS Pike
SS Pike attacking xAK Kogyoku Maru on the surface
SS Pike low on gun ammo, New, W.A. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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Submarine attack near Malang [Java] at 55,105

Japanese Ships
xAK Mikage Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Pike

xAK Mikage Maru is sighted by SS Pike
SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Mikage Maru

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Night Naval bombardment of Rockhampton [QL] at 95,152

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 12 damaged
A6M2m21 Zero: 9 destroyed on ground
G4M1 Betty TB: 25 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 10 destroyed on ground
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 4 damaged
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 4 destroyed on ground
A5M4 Claude: 7 damaged
A5M4 Claude: 5 destroyed on ground
F1M2 Pete ASDB: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied Ships
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
DD Litchfield

Japanese ground losses:
144 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Repair Shipyard hits 1
Light Indstry Plant hits 1
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 34
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1

BB New Mexico firing at Rockhampton [QL]
BB Idaho firing at Rockhampton [QL]
DD Litchfield firing at Rockhampton [QL]

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TF 71 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Lucknow
AMc RIN Poona

48 mines cleared

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TF 768 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AM RAN Lismore

33 mines cleared

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TF 71 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Lucknow
AMc RIN Poona

18 mines cleared

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Submarine attack near Port Kembla [NSW] at 91,174

Japanese Ships
SS I-20

Allied Ships
xAKL NEI Silindoeng, Shell hits 1, on fire

xAKL NEI Silindoeng is sighted by SS I-20
SS I-20 attacking on the surface
SS I-20 low on gun ammo, Ikeda U. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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ASW attack near Addu [Maldives] at 16,51

Japanese Ships
SS I-121

Allied Ships
DD RNN Witte de With

SS I-121 is sighted by escort
I-121 diving deep ....
DD RNN Witte de With attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-121 eludes ASW attack from DD RNN Witte de With
DD RNN Witte de With is out of ASW ammo
DD RNN Witte de With is out of ASW ammo
DD RNN Witte de With fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RNN Witte de With fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RNN Witte de With fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RNN Witte de With fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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TF 213 encounters mine field at Changsha [C China] (82,52)

Japanese Ships
PG Toba RGB, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Submarine attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Uyo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

xAK Uyo Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Uyo Maru

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Submarine attack near Malang [Java] at 55,105

Japanese Ships
xAK Senyo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pike

xAK Senyo Maru is sighted by SS Pike
SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Senyo Maru

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Morning Air attack on Dambulla [Ceylon] , at 30,47

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9
Ki-44 I Tojo x 15

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
9 x Ki-44 I Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Dambulla [Ceylon] , at 30,47

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 8

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Tanchia Shan [Oil] , at 82,53

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 8

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 5
CAF Hawk 75 x 3
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 9
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer x 3
CAF CW-21 Demon x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109]: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk: 1 destroyed
CAF Hawk 75: 1 destroyed
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk: 1 destroyed
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer: 1 destroyed
CAF CW-21 Demon: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
CAF 5th FG/26th FS with CAF Hawk 75 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
AVG/Loi-wing Sqn with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
CAF AdHoc Ex 14 IVS with CAF CW-21 Demon (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
CAF 3rd FG/7th FS with CAF P-43A-1 Lancer (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
AVG 2 Panda Bears with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on IA B Sqn 3 Hussars Regiment, at 30,47 (Dambulla [Ceylon])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 27
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 9
Ki-44 I Tojo x 3
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 20
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 2 damaged
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 11 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] sweeping at 20000 feet
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking BA 85th AT Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking IA B Sqn 3 Hussars Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 9
A6M2m21 Zero x 12
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Chitose S1 Hikotai with A5M4 Claude (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
3rd S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
3rd S1 Kokutai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
3rd S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/B with A5M4 Claude (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/C with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

Kusumoto K. in a A6M2m21 Zero makes head on attack ... forces B-17E Fortress GP out of formation

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,158 , near Maryborough [QL]

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator GP x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 21st Draft B Division, at 95,159 , near Brisbane [QL]

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind Tank Brigade, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 600 lb GP Bomb

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Submarine attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Hamamatsu 201, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

xAKL JMM Hamamatsu 201 is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon attacking on the surface
Massive explosion on xAKL JMM Hamamatsu 201
Wallace, L. decides to submerge SS Tarpon due to damage

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Submarine attack near Malang [Java] at 55,105

Japanese Ships
xAK Seikai Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pike

xAK Seikai Maru is sighted by SS Pike
SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Seikai Maru

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ASW attack near Brisbane [QL] at 96,160

Japanese Ships
SS RO-62

Allied Ships
PC CG Taney

SS RO-62 is sighted by escort
RO-62 bottoming out ....
PC CG Taney fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Taney fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Taney attacking submerged sub ....
PC CG Taney cannot reach attack position over SS RO-62
PC CG Taney loses contact with SS RO-62
PC CG Taney attacking submerged sub ....
PC CG Taney fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Naval bombardment of Changsha [C China] at 82,52

Japanese Ships
PG Atada PG
PG Saga RGB
PG Ataka RGB

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Port hits 4

PG Atada PG firing at 1st Army Group
PG Saga RGB firing at Changsha [C China]
PG Ataka RGB firing at 25th Army Force

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Ground combat at Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 9878 troops, 92 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 375

Defending force 15 troops, 0 guns, 27 vehicles, Assault Value = 16

Japanese adjusted assault: 568

Allied adjusted defense: 25

Japanese assault odds: 22 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Nadi [Fiji] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 39 (39 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
Guards Mixed Brigade
IV/66th Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit

Defending units:
USMC 2nd Tank Bn /4

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Ground combat at 96,156 (near Bundaberg [QL])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8703 troops, 128 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 430

Defending force 5089 troops, 29 guns, 323 vehicles, Assault Value = 177

Japanese adjusted assault: 216

Allied adjusted defense: 153

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 38 (7 destroyed, 31 disabled)

Assaulting units:
62nd Naval Guard Unit
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
24th Nav Gsn Unit
28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
IJN 7th Construction Battalion
40th "Mixed Gun" CD Regiment
2nd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Battalion
1st Mobile "24cm" Field Artillery Regiment
48th Draft Field AA Battalion

Defending units:
AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/8th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/9th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/7th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/6th Armoured Regiment
CMF 1st Motorized Brigade

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Ground combat at Dambulla [Ceylon] (30,47)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 51393 troops, 843 guns, 568 vehicles, Assault Value = 2057

Defending force 25615 troops, 512 guns, 673 vehicles, Assault Value = 839

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 1262

Allied adjusted defense: 1563

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

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), preparation(-)
fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
715 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 63 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 24 (1 destroyed, 23 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
439 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 32 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 34 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Guns lost 32 (2 destroyed, 30 disabled)
Vehicles lost 23 (1 destroyed, 22 disabled)

Assaulting units:
33rd Pack B Division
18th Pack Type A Division
21st Ind Tank Brigade
5th Semi-Motorizd A Division
Imperial Guards Division
25th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion
3rd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
25th Army
9th "15cm Gun" Field Artillery Battalion
12th 9cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
IA B Sqn 3 Hussars Regiment
RN 109th Base Force
BA 18th Division
IA 3rd Cavalry Regiment
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
ISF 1/1 Ceylon Det
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
IA 11th Division
IA III Corps
RAF 222 Group
BA 85th AT Gun Regiment
BA 48th Light AA Regiment
BA 6th Heavy AA Regiment
BA 23rd AA Bde

Posted: **Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:00 pm**

Use the attached pwhexe file

Allied Password T9ALLIES
Axis Password T9RHS105
BOTH days AARs are here below. The attached FILES are for the 26th.

The Kiddo Butai's First Division (under Rear Admiral Yamaguchi) sailed with
all available undamaged ships at Singapore first - and is out in front by a day.
He has Shokaku, Zuikaku, the brand new Junyo on her first deployment, and
a small CVL - decks fully loaded (not always with own ship air squadrons) -
but not much of an escort (2 CA, 4 DD). Hoping to catch the hated American
Rear Admiral Fredrick Sherman (who sank two big carriers and many other
ships, and escaped sailing past Singapore, the largest IJN base outside
home waters on a predictable course). This force continued East through
the Java sea and on the 26th turned North to attack shipping spotted in the Macassar
Strait.

The Second Division (under Vice Admiral Nagumo), followed a day later with all the ships able to refuel, rearm and repair to no more than 1 systems damage point a day later. He has Akagi and another small CVL, again fully outfitted with aircraft -
although one squadron had to fly out to meet them at sea - again not always the
original squadrons for each ship. The next day two large surface action
groups sailed - one with four Kongos - the other with two slower battleships - all three with many cruisers and destroyers. These all followed Yamaguchi into the Java Sea,
but Nagumo's group went to Singapore on the 26th and topped off tanks - partly to evade a patrol line of subs detected in the Eastern Java Sea.

Many long range bombers and patrol planes have transferred into the area,
and as you will see, these detected Allied ships in the Makassar Strait as well
as North and East of Celebes - and many submarines in the Java Sea itself.
A Dutch squadron ran into unescorted but loaded transports near Manado -
adding to the incentives to dive the enemy from the area. Unfortunately for Japan,
it never finished the conquest of the NEI, and the entire area from Makassar
Strait East is full of Allied bases and units of all types - except only for Manado
itself - but including Balikpapan - which never was captured. The KB and the surface forces are headed into waters well patrolled by Allied bombers and flying boats -
supported by bases and supporting units. Indeed it is the ABDA forces that met Adm Fredrick Sherman's tiny carrier group, refueled it and supplied it with more escorts.

These turns are preliminary to a major campaign for control of the entire area - with
the Allies threatening the major SLOC between Singapore and Japan - entirely shutting down exports of oil and resources (probably). Both sides are moving air,
naval and ground forces into the area and they should meet in 2-3 days somewhere
around Celebes.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Apr 25, 42
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TF 544 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AM RAN Lismore

37 mines cleared

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TF 491 encounters mine field at Brisbane [QL] (96,160)

Japanese Ships
SS RO-62, Mine hits 1, heavy damage

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ASW attack near Koggala & Galle at 28,50

Japanese Ships
SS I-54 [Later I-154]

Allied Ships
DM Pillsbury

SS I-54 [Later I-154] is sighted by escort
I-54 [Later I-154] diving deep ....
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-54 [Later I-154] eludes ASW attack from DM Pillsbury
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury attacking submerged sub ....
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Canberra at 87,173

Japanese Ships
SS I-17

Allied Ships
TK CW Pan Europa, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

SS I-17 launches 5 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near Coffs Harbour [NSW] at 96,164

Japanese Ships
SS I-10

Allied Ships
xAK CW Elisavet, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

SS I-10 is sighted by xAK CW Elisavet
SS I-10 launches 6 torpedoes at xAK CW Elisavet

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ASW attack near Darwin [N Terr] at 74,123

Japanese Ships
SS RO-33

Allied Ships
AM RAN Whyalla
AM RAN Wollongong

SS RO-33 is located by AM RAN Whyalla
RO-33 bottoming out ....
AM RAN Wollongong fails to find sub and abandons search
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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TF 491 encounters mine field at Brisbane [QL] (96,160)

Japanese Ships
SS RO-62, Mine hits 1, heavy damage

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Sub attack near Port Kembla [NSW] at 89,171

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
TK CW Pan Europa, heavy fires, heavy damage

SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Santa Catalina I at 223,79

Japanese Ships
SS I-17

Allied Ships
DD Kane

SS I-17 is located by DD Kane
I-17 diving deep ....
DD Kane attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-17 eludes DD Kane by diving deep
DD Kane cannot establish contact with SS I-17
DD Kane loses contact with SS I-17
DD Kane cannot establish contact with SS I-17
DD Kane cannot establish contact with SS I-17
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-17 eludes ASW attack from DD Kane
SS I-17 eludes ASW attack from DD Kane
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kane cannot establish contact with SS I-17
DD Kane loses contact with SS I-17
DD Kane cannot establish contact with SS I-17
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Koggala & Galle at 28,50

Japanese Ships
SS I-56 [Later I-156]

Allied Ships
DM Pillsbury

SS I-56 [Later I-156] launches 2 torpedoes at DM Pillsbury
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Amphibious Assault at 132,159

TF 557 troops unloading over beach at 132,159

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

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TF 544 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AM RAN Lismore

37 mines cleared

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Sub attack near Newcastle [NSW] at 93,167

Japanese Ships
SS I-72 [Later I-172]

Allied Ships
DD RNN Van Nes
DMS Chandler
DMS Wasmuth

SS I-72 [Later I-172] launches 3 torpedoes at DD RNN Van Nes
I-72 [Later I-172] diving deep ....
DD RNN Van Nes attacking submerged sub ....
DD RNN Van Nes loses contact with SS I-72 [Later I-172]
DD RNN Van Nes loses contact with SS I-72 [Later I-172]
DD RNN Van Nes is out of ASW ammo
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RNN Van Nes fails to find sub and abandons search
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Wasmuth is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Bataan [Luzon] at 77,77

Japanese Ships
TK Akatuki Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Sargo

TK Akatuki Maru is sighted by SS Sargo
SS Sargo attacking on the surface

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Sub attack near Sydney [NSW] at 91,168

Japanese Ships
SS I-73 [Later I-173]

Allied Ships
AM RIN Punjab
PG RAN Swan

SS I-73 [Later I-173] launches 1 torpedoes at AM RIN Punjab
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Swan attacking submerged sub ....
PG RAN Swan cannot reach attack position over SS I-73 [Later I-173]
PG RAN Swan loses contact with SS I-73 [Later I-173]
SS I-73 [Later I-173] eludes PG RAN Swan by diving deep
PG RAN Swan cannot reach attack position over SS I-73 [Later I-173]
SS I-73 [Later I-173] eludes ASW attack from PG RAN Swan
Escort abandons search for sub

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TF 395 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Poona

16 mines cleared

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ASW attack near Ponape [Car Is] at 119,105

Japanese Ships
SS I-19

Allied Ships
DMS Zane
DMS Southard
DMS Hopkins

SS I-19 is located by DMS Zane
DMS Zane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Hopkins fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Nakadori [Whaleing] at 101,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL NCPC Yellow Sea 201

Allied Ships
SS Trusty

SS Trusty attacking on the surface

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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 34

Allied aircraft
CAF Hawk 75 x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
CAF Hawk 75: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet

CAP engaged:
CAF 5th FG/26th FS with CAF Hawk 75 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 13
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 3

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
CAF V-93S (O3U): 1 damaged
CAF V-93S (O3U): 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 70
Airbase supply hits 9
Runway hits 174

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 42
Ki-30 Ann x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann : 1 destroyed by flak

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 21000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 24
Ki-30 Ann x 24

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 21000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 34
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 23
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB: 3 damaged

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 56

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 8 damaged
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 destroyed by flak

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 73

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 29
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 12
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 3 damaged

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 2 damaged
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 2 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 40th "Mixed Gun" CD Regiment, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 5
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 11
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 6
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 7
B-25C Mitchell GP x 12
P-43B Lancer RF x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 3 destroyed
Ki-27a/b Nate: 4 destroyed

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
7 x RAAF B-339 Buffalo sweeping at 10000 feet *
12 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
7 x RAAF Kittyhawk IA sweeping at 15000 feet *
7 x P-43B Lancer RF sweeping at 15000 feet

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 2nd Ind Tank Brigade ...
Also attacking 40th "Mixed Gun" CD Regiment ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind Tank Brigade ...

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Morning Air attack on 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
KNIL DB-7B Boston x 18
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 8
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 3
P-43B Lancer RF x 5

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 9 damaged
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 4 destroyed by flak
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
8 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 24th Nav Gsn Unit ...
Also attacking 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade ...
Also attacking 24th Nav Gsn Unit ...
Also attacking 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade ...

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Morning Air attack on 10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team, at 95,157 , near Maryborough [QL]

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 5
P-40E Warhawk x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on 10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team, at 95,157 , near Maryborough [QL]

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 25,800 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
A-24 Banshee DB x 5
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A-24 Banshee DB bombing from 20800 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 62nd Naval Guard Unit, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25B Mitchell GP x 10
B-25C Mitchell GP x 13

Allied aircraft losses
B-25B Mitchell GP: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 48th Draft Field AA Battalion, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25B Mitchell GP x 24
P-43B Lancer RF x 5

Allied aircraft losses
B-25B Mitchell GP: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 40th "Mixed Gun" CD Regiment, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 19
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 12

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 24

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet

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Submarine attack near Toboali [Bangka I] at 51,93

Japanese Ships
xAKL Totai Maru

Allied Ships
SS RNN O16

xAKL Totai Maru is sighted by SS RNN O16
SS RNN O16 launches 4 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Ponape [Car Is] at 119,105

Japanese Ships
SS I-19

Allied Ships
DMS Zane
DMS Southard
DMS Hopkins

SS I-19 is located by DMS Zane
DMS Zane fails to find sub and abandons search
DMS Hopkins attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Hopkins cannot reach attack position over SS I-19
DMS Hopkins loses contact with SS I-19
DMS Hopkins fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Hopkins fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Hopkins fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Hopkins fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Hopkins fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at 80,57 (near Yu Hsien [Coal])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 13845 troops, 165 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 447

Defending force 294 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4

Japanese adjusted assault: 872

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 872 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
426 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 28 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
40th Draft B Whale Division

Defending units:
ROC 2nd Grlla "Rgt" Battalion

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Ground combat at 96,156 (near Bundaberg [QL])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 10638 troops, 140 guns, 348 vehicles, Assault Value = 473

Defending force 5035 troops, 29 guns, 319 vehicles, Assault Value = 168

Japanese adjusted assault: 490

Allied adjusted defense: 211

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
223 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Allied ground losses:
942 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 107 destroyed, 52 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 124 (74 destroyed, 50 disabled)
Units retreated 6

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
24th Nav Gsn Unit
28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
62nd Naval Guard Unit
IJN 5th Construction Battalion
IJN 7th Construction Battalion
40th "Mixed Gun" CD Regiment
1st Mobile "24cm" Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Battalion
16th Army
48th Draft Field AA Battalion

Defending units:
AIF 2/9th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/7th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/8th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/6th Armoured Regiment
CMF 1st Motorized Brigade

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Ground combat at 95,157 (near Maryborough [QL])

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 11829 troops, 164 guns, 416 vehicles, Assault Value = 421

Defending force 1427 troops, 52 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 87

Allied adjusted assault: 762

Japanese adjusted defense: 73

Allied assault odds: 10 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
642 casualties reported
Squads: 26 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 17 (4 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (3 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
24th Infantry/B Division
24th Infantry/A Division
CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion
24th Infantry/C Division
RAA 2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Apr 26, 42
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TF 544 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Lucknow

40 mines cleared

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Submarine attack near Kwati [Little And] at 45,60

Japanese Ships
AO Kyokuto Maru

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

AO Kyokuto Maru is sighted by SS Searaven
SS Searaven launches 4 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 27
SC Ch 26

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

SS Tarpon is located by SC Ch 27
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 26 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 118,105

Japanese Ships
SS I-7

Allied Ships
DMS Hopkins, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DMS Hovey
DMS Southard
DMS Zane

SS I-7 launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Hopkins
I-7 diving deep ....
DMS Zane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Zane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Zane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Zane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Zane fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Hakata [ShipsAEAC] at 104,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC East Sea 103

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL RGC East Sea 103 is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL RGC East Sea 103

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Submarine attack near Port Kembla [NSW] at 92,172

Japanese Ships
SS I-10

Allied Ships
xAKL Iowan, Shell hits 35, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAKL Iowan is sighted by SS I-10
SS I-10 attacking on the surface
SS I-10 low on gun ammo, Fujiwara D. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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Submarine attack near Victoria [BC] at 208,54

Japanese Ships
SS I-16

Allied Ships
xAK SMM Rubej

xAK SMM Rubej is sighted by SS I-16
SS I-16 launches 2 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near Tjepoe [Teak/Java] at 55,102

Japanese Ships
xAK Kunitu Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS Porpoise

xAK Kunitu Maru is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kunitu Maru

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Sub attack near Sydney [NSW] at 92,170

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
AM RAN Echuca
AM RAN Townsville

SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at AM RAN Echuca
I-18 diving deep ....
AM RAN Townsville fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Townsville fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Townsville fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Townsville fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Townsville fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Trincomalee [Cel] at 31,48, Range 23,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu
DM Fubuki
DM Shinonome
TB Kamo

Allied Ships
DM Pillsbury
CM RN Abdiel

Improved night sighting under 82% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 82% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Allied Fast Transport TF evades combat

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ASW attack near Kangean Is [Teak] at 61,103

Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo
CL Nagara
DD Yamagumo
DD Sagiri
DD Asagumo

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish, hits 1

SS Sailfish launches 4 torpedoes at DD Akigumo
Sailfish bottoming out ....
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Asagumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Masan [Chosen] at 101,55

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Chosen 201

Allied Ships
SS Trusty

xAKL JMM Chosen 201 is sighted by SS Trusty
SS Trusty launches 2 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near Canberra at 89,174

Japanese Ships
SS I-10

Allied Ships
xAK Edward Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

xAK Edward Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-10
SS I-10 launches 6 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near Nakadori [Whaleing] at 101,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL Toshi Maru #7

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL Toshi Maru #7 is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark attacking xAKL Toshi Maru #7 on the surface

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Pre-Invasion action off Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)

12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Aylwin
xAK NEI Modjekerto

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Amphibious Assault at Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)

TF 557 troops unloading over beach at Nadi [Fiji], 131,160

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

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Invasion Support action off Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)

33 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
xAK Admiral Wood
xAK NEI Modjekerto
DD Aylwin
DD Dale

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

xAK Admiral Wood fired at enemy troops
xAK NEI Modjekerto fired at enemy troops
DD Aylwin fired at enemy troops
xAK Admiral Wood fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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TF 544 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Lucknow

37 mines cleared

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Sub attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 27,49

Japanese Ships
SS I-58 [Later I-158], hits 1

Allied Ships
CL Marblehead CL-12, Torpedo hits 1
BB RN Anson
BB RN Revenge
BB RN Warspite
CL RN Caledon
CL RN Ceres
CL RN Dauntless
DD RN Griffin
DD RN Scout
DD RNN Tjerk Hiddes
DD RN Jupiter
DD RN Isis
DD RN Hotspur

SS I-58 [Later I-158] launches 6 torpedoes at CL Marblehead CL-12
I-58 [Later I-158] diving deep ....
DD RN Jupiter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Isis attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Isis cannot reach attack position over SS I-58 [Later I-158]
SS I-58 [Later I-158] eludes ASW attack from DD RN Isis
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Isis attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Isis loses contact with SS I-58 [Later I-158]
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Isis cannot reach attack position over SS I-58 [Later I-158]
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90

Japanese Ships
AM W-6
AM W-1
AM W-5

Allied Ships
SS Seal, hits 3

SS Seal launches 3 torpedoes at AM W-6
Seal bottoming out ....
AM W-6 attacking submerged sub ....
AM W-6 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-6 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-6 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-6 fails to find sub and abandons search
AM W-5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Soerabaja [Java] at 56,104

Japanese Ships
xAK Kunitu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Porpoise

xAK Kunitu Maru is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Manado [Celebes] at 76,98, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamazuki Maru, Shell hits 28, and is sunk
xAK Nitti Maru, Shell hits 29, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL RNN Java, Shell hits 1
CL RNN Sumatra
CL RNN De Ruyter
DD MacDonough, Shell hits 1
DD John D. Edwards, Shell hits 1
DD John D. Ford
DD Peary
DD Pope
DD RN Electra

Japanese ground losses:
1729 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 61 destroyed, 124 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 24 disabled
Guns lost 36 (23 destroyed, 13 disabled)

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Willinge, J.J.L. crosses the 'T'
Range closes to 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CL RNN Sumatra engages xAK Nitti Maru at 16,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages xAK Nitti Maru at 16,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages xAK Nitti Maru at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CL RNN De Ruyter engages xAK Nitti Maru at 13,000 yards
CL RNN Sumatra engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 13,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 13,000 yards
DD Pope engages xAK Nitti Maru at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Peary engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 10,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CL RNN De Ruyter engages xAK Nitti Maru at 6,000 yards
CL RNN Sumatra engages xAK Nitti Maru at 6,000 yards
CL RNN Java engages xAK Nitti Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Peary engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 6,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 6,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 6,000 yards
CL RNN De Ruyter engages xAK Nitti Maru at 6,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 6,000 yards
CL RNN Java engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 6,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 6,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CL RNN De Ruyter engages xAK Nitti Maru at 5,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 5,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 5,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 5,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages xAK Nitti Maru at 5,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 5,000 yards
CL RNN Java engages xAK Nitti Maru at 5,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 5,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages xAK Nitti Maru at 5,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages xAK Nitti Maru at 5,000 yards
CL RNN De Ruyter engages xAK Nitti Maru at 5,000 yards
CL RNN Sumatra engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 5,000 yards
CL RNN Java engages xAK Nitti Maru at 5,000 yards
DD Peary engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD John D. Edwards engages xAK Nitti Maru at 3,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 3,000 yards
DD RN Electra engages xAK Nitti Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Pope engages xAK Nitti Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Peary engages xAK Nitti Maru at 3,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages xAK Yamazuki Maru at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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ASW attack near Koggala & Galle at 29,50

Japanese Ships
SS I-71 [Later I-171]

Allied Ships
CM RN Abdiel, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DM Pillsbury

Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

SS I-71 [Later I-171] launches 4 torpedoes at CM RN Abdiel
I-71 [Later I-171] bottoming out ....
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 30,47 (Dambulla [Ceylon])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 7
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-27a/b Nate: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 4 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr sweeping at 20000 feet

CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
24th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 12th 9cm Mortar Battalion, at 30,47 (Dambulla [Ceylon])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 27
B-17E Fortress GP x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 16

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 10 damaged
RAF Blenheim IV: 10 destroyed by flak
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 4x20 lb GP GSptPkg
6 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
Taiyo S1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Raid is overhead
24th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers

Also attacking 18th Pack Type A Division ...
Also attacking 3rd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 3rd Ind Tank Brigade ...
Also attacking Imperial Guards Division ...
Also attacking 12th 9cm Mortar Battalion ...
Also attacking 18th Pack Type A Division ...
Also attacking 12th 9cm Mortar Battalion ...

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Morning Air attack on 5th Semi-Motorizd A Division, at 30,47 (Dambulla [Ceylon])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 11
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 6 damaged
RAF Blenheim IV: 3 destroyed by flak
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 2 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
24th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 25th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade, at 30,47 (Dambulla [Ceylon])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 7
B-17E Fortress GP x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 2 destroyed
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Balikpapan [Bor] at 64,97

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 26
D3A1 Val DB x 22
A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] x 9

Allied aircraft
KNIL CW-21B Demon x 1
KNIL 75A-7 Hawk x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL CW-21B Demon: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
AM Lark, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
YO NEI Talang Akar, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x D3A1 Val DB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] sweeping at 10000 feet *
9 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
13 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet

CAP engaged:
KNIL 1-Vl.G.IV with KNIL CW-21B Demon (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 2e-1-VI.G.V with KNIL 75A-7 Hawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AM Lark
Massive explosion on AM Lark
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring YO NEI Talang Akar
Massive explosion on YO NEI Talang Akar

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Morning Air attack on Imperial Guards Division, at 30,47 (Dambulla [Ceylon])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr sweeping at 20000 feet

CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Mandalay [C Burma] at 59,46

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Vildebeest TB x 16

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAKL Thai Ayuthia, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Kakyu Maru, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x RAF Vildebeest TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balikpapan [Bor] at 64,97

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 26
D3A1 Val DB x 22
A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] x 9

Allied aircraft
KNIL CW-21B Demon x 1
KNIL 75A-7 Hawk x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
YO RNN TAN 3, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x D3A1 Val DB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] sweeping at 10000 feet *
13 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
12 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet

CAP engaged:
KNIL 1-Vl.G.IV with KNIL CW-21B Demon (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 2e-1-VI.G.V with KNIL 75A-7 Hawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring YO RNN TAN 3

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Invasion Support action off Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)

33 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
xAK NEI Modjekerto
DD Dale

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Ground combat at Dambulla [Ceylon] (30,47)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 44058 troops, 686 guns, 882 vehicles, Assault Value = 2194

Defending force 25271 troops, 511 guns, 673 vehicles, Assault Value = 799

Japanese adjusted assault: 776

Allied adjusted defense: 993

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

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
447 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 41 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Vehicles lost 56 (5 destroyed, 51 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
233 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 28 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 17 (1 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Vehicles lost 14 (1 destroyed, 13 disabled)

Assaulting units:
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
33rd Pack B Division
Imperial Guards Division
5th Semi-Motorizd A Division
1st Ind Tank Brigade
21st Ind Tank Brigade
18th Pack Type A Division
25th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade
3rd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion
25th Army
9th "15cm Gun" Field Artillery Battalion
12th 9cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
RN 109th Base Force
BA 18th Division
IA B Sqn 3 Hussars Regiment
ISF 1/1 Ceylon Det
IA 3rd Cavalry Regiment
IA 11th Division
IA III Corps
BA 48th Light AA Regiment
BA 6th Heavy AA Regiment
RAF 222 Group
BA 85th AT Gun Regiment
BA 23rd AA Bde

Posted: **Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:21 am**

This was a somewhat surprising day. In the run up to possibly the decisive battle in the NEI, JAAF showed itself to be capable of effective single squadron bomber attacks taking down airfields, plural - and it didn't matter that one of them was defended by four flights of fighter planes. At the same time, JNAF showed itself capable of taking control of the air over Marysborough, Australia - in the face of nominally superior Allied air units committed to the very same battle.
A reinforced US 24th Division managed to cut the 16th Army's LOC - backing up an Aussie armored regiment - but the whole lot were thrown out immediately! And in China JAAF was effective supporting an attack by two minor units and a headquarters - wiping out the remnants of a large Chinese formation. Submarines were also a plague - to some extent on both sides - as well. But most interesting were the naval movements near Celebes: The KB First Division went North up the Malacca Strait - chasing but not catching a tanker and surface warships (two of which struck Manado to add insult to injury) while its Second Division combined with two surface action groups and an ASW formation at the Southern end of the same strait - in the Eastern Java Sea. Many small Allied forces were running or hiding on a variety of missions, while the Allied carriers and what escorts they have (not one battleship to face the enemy's half a dozen) assembled at a single point. It appears a battle is still brewing.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Apr 27, 42
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TF 544 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Lucknow

37 mines cleared

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Submarine attack near Kwati [Little And] at 45,60

Japanese Ships
xAKL Hakuyo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

xAKL Hakuyo Maru is sighted by SS Searaven
SS Searaven launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Hakuyo Maru

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ASW attack near Trincomalee [Cel] at 32,46

Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #6

Allied Ships
SS RNN KVII

SS RNN KVII is sighted by escort
RNN KVII bottoming out ....
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
TB Hokaze
TB Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
Tarpon bottoming out ....
TB Hokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Trincomalee [Cel] at 32,47

Japanese Ships
AP Hie Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAP Kamo Maru
xAK Sinsei Maru
AM W-19

Allied Ships
SS RNN O24

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

SS RNN O24 launches 4 torpedoes at AP Hie Maru
RNN O24 diving deep ....
AM W-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,49

Japanese Ships
SS I-123, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD RN Hotspur
DD RN Scout

SS I-123 launches 4 torpedoes at DD RN Hotspur
DD RN Hotspur attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Hotspur loses contact with SS I-123
DD RN Hotspur attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-123 eludes ASW attack from DD RN Hotspur
DD RN Hotspur loses contact with SS I-123
DD RN Hotspur cannot reach attack position over SS I-123
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90

Japanese Ships
TK San Ramon Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seal

TK San Ramon Maru is sighted by SS Seal
SS Seal launches 3 torpedoes at TK San Ramon Maru

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ASW attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-57 [Later I-157]

Allied Ships
DD RN Isis

SS I-57 [Later I-157] is located by DD RN Isis
I-57 [Later I-157] diving deep ....
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima [W Is] at 100,59

Japanese Ships
xAK Kirisima Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAK Kirisima Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kirisima Maru

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Submarine attack near Yokohama & Yokosuka at 114,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Tatuha Maru

Allied Ships
SS Perch

xAK Tatuha Maru is sighted by SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Tatuha Maru

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Sub attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-57 [Later I-157]

Allied Ships
xAP UK Dilwara, Torpedo hits 1
xAP AUS Duntroon
xAP UK Devonshire
DD RN Foxhound

Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

SS I-57 [Later I-157] launches 2 torpedoes at xAP UK Dilwara
I-57 [Later I-157] diving deep ....
DD RN Foxhound fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Foxhound fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Foxhound fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Foxhound fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Foxhound fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Fukue-jima [W Is] at 100,59

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kuramasan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

Captain of SS Shark elects not to launch torpedoes at this target

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Submarine attack near Koshiki-jima Retto at 99,60

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamasimo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pike

xAK Yamasimo Maru is sighted by SS Pike
SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Yamasimo Maru

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ASW attack near Koggala & Galle at 28,50

Japanese Ships
SS I-30

Allied Ships
CL RN Caledon
DD RN Scout
DD RN Hotspur

SS I-30 launches 6 torpedoes at CL RN Caledon
DD RN Hotspur attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-30 eludes DD RN Hotspur by diving deep
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Naval bombardment of Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Allied Ships
CL RNN Tromp

Japanese ground losses:
71 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Light Indstry Plant hits 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 1

CL RNN Tromp firing at Manado [Celebes]

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Submarine attack near Koggala & Galle at 28,50

Japanese Ships
SS I-30

Allied Ships
CM RN Abdiel, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

CM RN Abdiel is sighted by SS I-30
SS I-30 launches 5 torpedoes

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TF 544 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Lucknow

37 mines cleared

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Submarine attack near Portsea [Victoria] at 81,172

Japanese Ships
SS I-10

Allied Ships
xAKL AU William McArthur, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

SS I-10 is sighted by xAKL AU William McArthur
SS I-10 launches 6 torpedoes at xAKL AU William McArthur

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
TB Minekaze
TB Hokaze
TB Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin

SS Sculpin is sighted by escort
Sculpin bottoming out ....
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Newcastle [NSW] at 93,169

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
xAK AUS Beltana

xAK AUS Beltana is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK AUS Beltana

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Sub attack near Sydney [NSW] at 91,168

Japanese Ships
SS I-23

Allied Ships
APD Masaya USAT

SS I-23 launches 6 torpedoes at APD Masaya USAT
I-23 diving deep ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 6
A6M2m21 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 2
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 1
P-39D Airacobra x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 2
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 2
P-43B Lancer RF x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed
A6M2m21 Zero: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-43/RP-43 Lancer: 1 destroyed
P-43B Lancer RF: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet

CAP engaged:
8th PG/80th PS with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
No.75 Sqn RAAF with RAAF B-339 Buffalo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
No.76 Sqn RAAF with RAAF Kittyhawk IA (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
24th PG/3rd PS with P-43B Lancer RF (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
18th PG/6th PS with P-43/RP-43 Lancer (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
20th PS (P) with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
33rd PS (P) with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes

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Morning Air attack on CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 14
A6M2m21 Zero x 16
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF B-339 Buffalo: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.75 Sqn RAAF with RAAF B-339 Buffalo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes

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Morning Air attack on CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 12
A6M2m21 Zero x 19
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 10
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 19
G4M1 Betty TB x 10

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 18
G4M1 Betty TB x 16
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8

Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
13rd PS (P) with P-400 Airacobra (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 16
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty TB x 14

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
17th PS (P) with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Warlord 28th "Cps" Division, at 83,57 , near Yu Hsien [Coal]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 8
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 7
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
698 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 50 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb
7 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
7 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Balikpapan [Bor] , at 64,97

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 damaged

Airbase hits 45
Airbase supply hits 17
Runway hits 90

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 20 x 30 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Warlord 28th "Cps" Division, at 83,57 , near Yu Hsien [Coal]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Makassar [Celebes] , at 65,106

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18

Allied aircraft
KNIL CW-21B Demon x 1
KNIL 75A-7 Hawk x 1
KNIL Huricane IIb x 1
KNIL P-40E Warhawk x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL Huricane IIb: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 31
Airbase supply hits 17
Runway hits 126

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 50 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
KNIL 1-Vl.G.IV with KNIL CW-21B Demon (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 2e-1-VI.G.V with KNIL 75A-7 Hawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 3e-1-VI.G.V with KNIL Huricane IIb (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 3-VI.G.V with KNIL P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 23
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-27a/b Nate x 5

Allied aircraft
RAAF Wirraway CA-1 x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 3
P-43B Lancer RF x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 7 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
P-43B Lancer RF: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Raid is overhead
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
3rd S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/C with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 21
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-27a/b Nate x 5

Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
3rd S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 85 minutes
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/C with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 17
A6M2m21 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
KNIL DB-7B Boston x 9
A-20C Havoc GP x 6
B-25B Mitchell GP x 22
P-39D Airacobra x 11
P-43B Lancer RF x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 5 damaged
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 1 destroyed by flak
A-20C Havoc GP: 2 damaged
A-20C Havoc GP: 2 destroyed by flak
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
138 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
6 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
7 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
3rd S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 135 minutes
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
Tainan S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes

Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 5
A6M2m21 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 9
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 3
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 8
RAAF Wirraway CA-1 x 12
A-20C Havoc GP x 14
P-40E Warhawk x 11
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 2 destroyed by flak
A-20C Havoc GP: 6 damaged
A-20C Havoc GP: 2 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
138 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAAF Wirraway CA-1 bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
3 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
11 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
Tainan S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes

Also attacking 10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 3

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 9
RAAF Wirraway CA-1 x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 1 destroyed
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 1 destroyed by flak

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 2

Allied aircraft
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 3
B-25C Mitchell GP x 9
P-400 Airacobra x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on IJN 13th Construction Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 3
A-20C Havoc GP x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 7
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
A-20C Havoc GP: 1 damaged
A-20C Havoc GP: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,800 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 2
A-24 Banshee DB x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 5

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-24 Banshee DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
2 x A-24 Banshee DB releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes

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Morning Air attack on IJN 14th Construction Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 12

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead

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Submarine attack near Newcastle [NSW] at 93,169

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
xAK UK Yunnan

xAK UK Yunnan is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK UK Yunnan

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Ground combat at 83,57 (near Yu Hsien [Coal])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8417 troops, 72 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 282

Defending force 750 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

Japanese adjusted assault: 134

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 134 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), morale(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1057 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 32 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
17th China InMxd B Brigade
RGC 9th Route "Bde" Regiment
China Expeditionary Army

Defending units:
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division

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Ground combat at Maryborough [QL] (96,157)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 32799 troops, 471 guns, 454 vehicles, Assault Value = 1967

Defending force 11741 troops, 164 guns, 416 vehicles, Assault Value = 418

Japanese adjusted assault: 951

Allied adjusted defense: 323

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
564 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1861 casualties reported
Squads: 86 destroyed, 40 disabled
Non Combat: 161 destroyed, 54 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 31 (15 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Vehicles lost 174 (91 destroyed, 83 disabled)
Units retreated 5

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team
64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade
26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
48th Semi-Motorzd B Division
IJN 13th Construction Battalion
38th Pack B Division
21st Draft B Division
39th Road Const Co
IJN 14th Construction Battalion
17th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
48th Draft Field AA Battalion
16th Army
34th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion
24th Infantry/A Division
24th Infantry/B Division
24th Infantry/C Division
RAA 2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment

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Ground combat at Ping Hsiang [S Chi] (71,56)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10385 troops, 178 guns, 73 vehicles, Assault Value = 315

Defending force 4628 troops, 22 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 121

Japanese adjusted assault: 155

Allied adjusted defense: 83

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
228 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Assaulting units:
21st FG InMxd Dr B Brigade
19th Assault Engineer Regiment
4th Ind Mixed Dr B Regimental Combat Team
1st RF Gun Battalion
23rd Army
3rd 8cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
ROC 206th Division

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Ground combat at Dambulla [Ceylon] (30,47)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1424 troops, 62 guns, 143 vehicles, Assault Value = 2550

Defending force 24902 troops, 513 guns, 675 vehicles, Assault Value = 749

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 12 (6 destroyed, 6 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
33rd Pack B Division
2nd Draft A Courage Division
Imperial Guards Division
5th Semi-Motorizd A Division
1st Ind Tank Brigade
21st Ind Tank Brigade
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
18th Pack Type A Division
25th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade
25th Army
3rd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion
9th "15cm Gun" Field Artillery Battalion
12th 9cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
RN 109th Base Force
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
ISF 1/1 Ceylon Det
IA 3rd Cavalry Regiment
IA B Sqn 3 Hussars Regiment
BA 18th Division
IA 11th Division
BA 23rd AA Bde
BA 6th Heavy AA Regiment
RAF 222 Group
BA 85th AT Gun Regiment
IA III Corps
BA 48th Light AA Regiment
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion

Posted: **Fri Dec 12, 2014 1:09 pm**

This turn sees the Second Division of the Kiddo Butai, in company with three other task forces, moving past Makassar to a point SE of Kendari - and striking shipping in port there. It appears a major fleet battle might happen tomorrow. A surface action not expected by either side occurred in the Philippine Sea as reinforcements for both sides ran into each other because of intersecting courses. The Third Division of the Kiddo Butai, under Vice Admiral Ozawa, who is nominally in charge (but like Yamamoto at Midway - too far to the rear to matter much), united its two halves so there are now eight Japanese carriers at sea - 3 large, 2 medium and 3 light - operating in three divisions (4, 2 and 2) - spread over a vast distance. The Allies manage to assemble their seven carriers - 4 large, 2 medium and 1 light - at a single point yesterday - but sent the CVL Hermes with many escorts to try to draw give the enemy a tempting target to chase in the Banda Sea - West of Ambon. That seems not to have happened - no enemy aircraft were sighted. The First division of KB retired to refuel at Tarakan - and the Allies lost track on it. The Third division has not yet been detected - although it is clear its ships left Singapore in two groups in the last two days. But the Second division struck Kendari today and was reported many times by submarines and aircraft at a point three hexes SW of it. The Allies intend to engage this firm contact tomorrow with all nine carriers.

Allied Password T9ALLIES
Axis Password T9RHS105

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Apr 28, 42
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TF 544 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Lucknow

37 mines cleared

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Woleai [Car Is] at 95,107, Range 10,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Furutaka
CA Kako, Shell hits 1
CL Tama
CL Tenryu
CL Tatsuta
CL Yubari, Shell hits 1
DD Yugiri
DD Yayoi
DD Uzuki
DD Satsuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Mochizuki
DD Yuzuki

Allied Ships
DMS Southard, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
DMS Hovey, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
DMS Zane, Shell hits 1, on fire

Improved night sighting under 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 96% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
CA Kako engages DMS Zane at 10,000 yards
CA Kako engages DMS Hovey at 10,000 yards
CA Kako engages DMS Southard at 10,000 yards
CL Tatsuta engages DMS Zane at 10,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages DMS Zane at 10,000 yards
DD Yugiri engages DMS Hovey at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CA Kako engages DMS Zane at 8,000 yards
CA Kako engages DMS Hovey at 8,000 yards
CL Yubari engages DMS Southard at 8,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DMS Zane at 8,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages DMS Southard at 8,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DMS Southard at 8,000 yards
DD Yugiri engages DMS Zane at 8,000 yards
Wirtz, P. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Kako engages DMS Zane at 7,000 yards
CA Kako engages DMS Hovey at 7,000 yards
CL Yubari engages DMS Southard at 7,000 yards
CL Tenryu engages DMS Zane at 7,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages DMS Zane at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CA Kako engages DMS Zane at 8,000 yards
CL Yubari engages DMS Zane at 8,000 yards
CL Tama engages DMS Zane at 8,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DMS Hovey at 8,000 yards
DD Mikazuki engages DMS Southard at 8,000 yards
DD Yayoi engages DMS Southard at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CA Kako engages DMS Zane at 9,000 yards
CA Kako engages DMS Hovey at 9,000 yards
CA Kako engages DMS Southard at 9,000 yards
CL Tama engages DMS Zane at 9,000 yards
DD Mikazuki engages DMS Hovey at 9,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DMS Southard at 9,000 yards
DD Yayoi engages DMS Southard at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DMS Southard sunk by CA Kako at 10,000 yards
DMS Hovey sunk by CA Kako at 10,000 yards
CL Tenryu engages DMS Zane at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages DMS Zane at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Tatsuta engages DMS Zane at 7,000 yards
Wirtz, P. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CA Kako engages DMS Zane at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Kako engages DMS Zane at 10,000 yards
Wirtz, P. orders Allied TF to disengage
Task forces break off...

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Submarine attack near Batao [Tawi Tawi] at 72,89

Japanese Ships
TK Kanze Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-36

TK Kanze Maru is sighted by SS S-36
SS S-36 launches 4 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Aogashima [S Is]] at 111,65

Japanese Ships
E Sanae

Allied Ships
SS Perch

SS Perch is sighted by escort
Perch diving deep ....
E Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sanae attacking submerged sub ....
E Sanae is out of ASW ammo
E Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Makassar [Celebes] at 63,107

Japanese Ships
DD Hamakaze
BB Yamashiro
BB Mutsu
CL Oi
CL Kitakami
CL Jintsu
DD Murasame
DD Mutsuki
DD Ayanami
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Hatsushima

Allied Ships
SS RNN KVIII

SS RNN KVIII launches 2 torpedoes at DD Hamakaze
DD Mutsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatsushima fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Makassar [Celebes] at 64,107

Japanese Ships
DD Yugumo
BB Kirishima
BB Kongo
CA Mogami
CL VFN Lamotte-Piquett
CL Yura
CL Natori
DD Wakaba
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Arare

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish

SS Sailfish launches 3 torpedoes at DD Yugumo
DD Wakaba fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiratsuyu fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arare attacking submerged sub ....
DD Arare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arare attacking submerged sub ....
DD Arare is out of ASW ammo
DD Arare is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Nakadori [Whaleing] at 101,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kyo Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL Kyo Maru #5 is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Kyo Maru #5

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TF 544 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Lucknow

24 mines cleared

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ASW attack near Trincomalee [Cel] at 31,49

Japanese Ships
SS I-54 [Later I-154]

Allied Ships
DM Pillsbury

SS I-54 [Later I-154] is sighted by escort
I-54 [Later I-154] bottoming out ....
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Makassar [Celebes] at 65,107

Japanese Ships
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Hayashio

Allied Ships
SS Swordfish

SS Swordfish is sighted by escort
Swordfish diving deep ....
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Salajar I [S Cel] at 66,107

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Kongo
CA Mogami
CL VFN Lamotte-Piquett
CL Yura
DD Natsugumo
DD Wakaba
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Minegumo

Allied Ships
SS Swordfish

SS Swordfish is sighted by escort
Swordfish diving deep ....
DD Wakaba attacking submerged sub ....
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiratsuyu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakaba fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shigure fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shiratsuyu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Shiratsuyu fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Koggala & Galle at 29,50

Japanese Ships
SS I-71 [Later I-171], hits 1

Allied Ships
DM Pillsbury

SS I-71 [Later I-171] is sighted by escort
I-71 [Later I-171] bottoming out ....
DM Pillsbury attacking submerged sub ....
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Pillsbury fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Kolaka/Pomalaa at 67,107

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Kongo
CA Mogami
CL VFN Lamotte-Piquett
CL Yura
DD Wakaba
DD Natsugumo
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Minegumo

Allied Ships
SS Argonaut

SS Argonaut is sighted by escort
DD Shigure fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shiratsuyu fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Balikpapan [Bor] , at 64,97

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AM Bittern, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage

Port hits 38
Port fuel hits 11
Port supply hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on ROC 206th Division, at 71,56 (Ping Hsiang [S Chi])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on ROC 206th Division, at 71,56 (Ping Hsiang [S Chi])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,106

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 14
D3A1 Val DB x 14

Allied aircraft
KNIL P-40E Warhawk x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Pakhoi, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Dongting Hu, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Tonkin, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
KNIL 3-VI.G.V with KNIL P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

Massive explosion on xAKL ROC Dongting Hu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL ROC Dongting Hu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL ROC Tonkin

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Sub attack near Kolaka/Pomalaa at 67,107

Japanese Ships
DD Hayashio
DD Tokitsukaze

Allied Ships
SS Argonaut

SS Argonaut launches 4 torpedoes at DD Hayashio
Argonaut diving deep ....
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tokitsukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Tokitsukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Tokitsukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Tokitsukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Tokitsukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Tokitsukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Tokitsukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Tokitsukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Tokitsukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Matsue [W Honshu] at 106,55

Japanese Ships
xAKL Urashio Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL Urashio Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Urashio Maru

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Ground combat at 82,51 (near Changsha [C China])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 10792 troops, 119 guns, 61 vehicles, Assault Value = 300

Defending force 825 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

Japanese adjusted assault: 207

Allied adjusted defense: 5

Japanese assault odds: 41 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
586 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 23 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
RGC 17th Temp "Div" Regiment
RGC 26th Temp "Div" Battalion
2nd Mobile Engineer Regiment
RGC 15th Temp "Div" Regiment
RGC 18th Temp "Div" Regiment
1st Ind RR Gun Co
2nd Ind Gun Co
IJA Sp Armord Train
2nd Armored Train
1st Armored Train
1st Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
ROC 3rd Grilla Rgt Battalion

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Ground combat at Ping Hsiang [S Chi] (71,56)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10388 troops, 178 guns, 73 vehicles, Assault Value = 313

Defending force 4393 troops, 21 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Japanese adjusted assault: 213

Allied adjusted defense: 49

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Allied ground losses:
227 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
21st FG InMxd Dr B Brigade
19th Assault Engineer Regiment
4th Ind Mixed Dr B Regimental Combat Team
1st RF Gun Battalion
23rd Army
3rd 8cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
ROC 206th Division

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Ground combat at Dambulla [Ceylon] (30,47)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 6384 troops, 268 guns, 690 vehicles, Assault Value = 3004

Defending force 28817 troops, 579 guns, 854 vehicles, Assault Value = 818

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
33rd Pack B Division
55th Draft B (-RCT) Division
Imperial Guards Division
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
5th Semi-Motorizd A Division
21st Ind Tank Brigade
2nd Draft A Courage Division
1st Ind Tank Brigade
18th Pack Type A Division
25th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade
27th Electric Engr Rgt /3
9th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
IJA 1st Arty Group Brigade
25th Army
Artillery Group Cmd
21st Mobile AA Regiment
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion
5th Moblie "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
9th "15cm Gun" Field Artillery Battalion
3rd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
15th Army
4th Mobile "30cm" Field Artillery Battalion
3rd Hiko Shidan
14th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Regiment
12th 9cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
ISF 1/1 Ceylon Det
IA 45th Brigade
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
IA B Sqn 3 Hussars Regiment
RN 109th Base Force
BA 18th Division
IA 3rd Cavalry Regiment
IA 11th Division
BA 35th Light AA Regiment
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
BA 48th Light AA Regiment
BA 6th Heavy AA Regiment
RAF 222 Group
BA 85th AT Gun Regiment
IA III Corps
BA 23rd AA Bde
BA 3rd Heavy AA Regiment

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Ground combat at Nadi [Fiji] (131,160)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10249 troops, 227 guns, 373 vehicles, Assault Value = 311

Defending force 1571 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 54

Allied adjusted assault: 187

Japanese adjusted defense: 52

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Nadi [Fiji] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
459 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 15 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Allied ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
USMC 8th Regimental Combat Team
24th (Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
USMC 7th Regimental Combat Team
USMC 2nd Tank Battalion
USMC I Amphib Corps
2nd USMC Medium Field Artillery Battalion
4th Light Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
51st Naval Guard Unit

Posted: **Fri Dec 12, 2014 1:14 pm**

This is it!

The most important thing to bring when closely engaged with the KB is luck!

Things went wrong, as usual. But just as in the earlier battle in the Nicobar
Islands - which cost the Japanese two carriers - luck was a major factor.
The small Hermes and two associated task forces (with many small warships) failed
to reach its nearby assigned position and was not a factor in the battle.
Land based bombers jumped the gun and went in unescorted - but with effect.
Submarines were also a factor - just as earlier they had damaged the two CV's
lost. So was weather - also as in the Nicobars. The Allies do not grasp
that there were major enemy land and sea based air groups that should have
struck but didn't - they have an imperfect "picture" of what is where. Just
as the Japanese have an imperfect picture - so both sides somewhat blindly
stumbled into each other - not always in a coordinated way.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Apr 29, 42
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TF 544 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Lucknow

12 mines cleared

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Submarine attack near Sydney [NSW] at 93,170

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
xAKL Princess of Negros

xAKL Princess of Negros is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Princess of Negros

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
AP Ussuri Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIV

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)

AP Ussuri Maru is sighted by SS RNN KXIV
SS RNN KXIV launches 4 torpedoes at AP Ussuri Maru

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ASW attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-55 [Later I-155], hits 1

Allied Ships
DD RN Jupiter

SS I-55 [Later I-155] is located by DD RN Jupiter
I-55 [Later I-155] diving deep ....
DD RN Jupiter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Jupiter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Jupiter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Jupiter attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Jupiter cannot reach attack position over SS I-55 [Later I-155]
DD RN Jupiter fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Portsea [Victoria] at 81,172

Japanese Ships
SS I-20

Allied Ships
xAKL Elisabeth USAT, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

SS I-20 is sighted by xAKL Elisabeth USAT
SS I-20 launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Elisabeth USAT

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Submarine attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-66 [Later I-166]

Allied Ships
xAK NEI Liran, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

xAK NEI Liran is sighted by SS I-66 [Later I-166]
SS I-66 [Later I-166] launches 3 torpedoes at xAK NEI Liran

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ASW attack near Kendari [Celebes] at 69,107

Japanese Ships
DD Hamakaze
CL Oi
CL Kitakami
CL Kinu
DD Murasame
DD Mutsuki
DD Ayanami
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Hatsushima

Allied Ships
SS Argonaut

SS Argonaut launches 4 torpedoes at DD Hamakaze
Argonaut bottoming out ....
DD Mutsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mutsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,106, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
AVP NEI Reiger, Shell hits 11, and is sunk

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Obata, Chozaemon crosses the 'T'
DD Suzukaze engages AVP NEI Reiger at 8,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages AVP NEI Reiger at 8,000 yards
Massive explosion on AVP NEI Reiger
DD Suzukaze engages AVP NEI Reiger at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages AVP NEI Reiger at 7,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages AVP NEI Reiger at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
AVP NEI Reiger sunk by BB Yamashiro at 4,000 yards
AVP NEI Reiger sunk by BB Yamashiro at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...

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ASW attack near Kendari [Celebes] at 69,107

Japanese Ships
CL Oi
CL Kitakami
DD Minazuki
DD Kawakaze
DD Hatsukaze
DD Mutsuki
DD Ayanami
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Hatsushima

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish, hits 1

SS Sailfish is sighted by escort
DD Mutsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ayanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatsuyuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hatsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mutsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatsushima fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Mutsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Taliaboe-eilanden at 73,103

Japanese Ships
DD Michishio
DD Oshio

Allied Ships
SS Pike

SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at DD Michishio
DD Michishio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Oshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
AP Haruna Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 4, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIV, hits 3, heavy fires

AP Haruna Maru is sighted by SS RNN KXIV
SS RNN KXIV attacking AP Haruna Maru on the surface
Hammer E. decides to submerge SS RNN KXIV due to damage

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Sub attack near Tokushima [Farms] at 107,61

Japanese Ships
xAK Kinkasan Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-27

SS S-27 launches 4 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near San Francisco [CA] at 217,71

Japanese Ships
SS I-3

Allied Ships
xAK Diamond head, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAK Diamond head is sighted by SS I-3
SS I-3 attacking on the surface

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Night Naval bombardment of Kendari [Celebes] at 70,106

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro

Allied ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Manpower Center hits 1
Resource Mine/Stn hits 1
Repair Shipyard hits 1
Fires 1292
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12
Port hits 4

BB Yamashiro firing at Kendari [Celebes]

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,106, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
xAPc NEI Van Diemen, Shell hits 10, and is sunk

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Allied ships attempt to get underway
DD Suzukaze engages xAPc NEI Van Diemen at 8,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAPc NEI Van Diemen at 8,000 yards
xAPc NEI Van Diemen sunk by BB Yamashiro at 8,000 yards
xAPc NEI Van Diemen sunk by BB Yamashiro at 8,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,106, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
xAPc NEI Camphuys, Shell hits 9, and is sunk

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Allied ships attempt to get underway
DD Suzukaze engages xAPc NEI Camphuys at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
xAPc NEI Camphuys sunk by BB Yamashiro at 9,000 yards
xAPc NEI Camphuys sunk by BB Yamashiro at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,106, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
xAPc NEI Van Riebeek, Shell hits 6, and is sunk

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages xAPc NEI Van Riebeek at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
xAPc NEI Van Riebeek sunk by BB Yamashiro at 4,000 yards
xAPc NEI Van Riebeek sunk by BB Yamashiro at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,106, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
AVP NEI Fazant, Shell hits 7, and is sunk

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages AVP NEI Fazant at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages AVP NEI Fazant at 5,000 yards
AVP NEI Fazant sunk by DD Suzukaze at 5,000 yards
AVP NEI Fazant sunk by DD Suzukaze at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...

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ASW attack near Sydney [NSW] at 91,169

Japanese Ships
SS I-10

Allied Ships
AM RAN Cessnock
PG RAN Swan
DMS Wasmuth

SS I-10 is sighted by escort
I-10 diving deep ....
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub and abandons search
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-19
SC CHa-4
SC CHa-12

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin

Captain of SS Sculpin elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
Sculpin bottoming out ....
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-12 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Hong Kong at 75,63

Japanese Ships
TK Ogura Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS S-23

TK Ogura Maru #1 is sighted by SS S-23
SS S-23 launches 4 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Sydney [NSW] at 91,168

Japanese Ships
SS I-73 [Later I-173]

Allied Ships
DMS Wasmuth
PG RAN Swan

SS I-73 [Later I-173] is located by DMS Wasmuth
I-73 [Later I-173] diving deep ....
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Wasmuth cannot establish contact with SS I-73 [Later I-173]
DMS Wasmuth cannot reach attack position over SS I-73 [Later I-173]
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Wasmuth fails to find sub and abandons search
PG RAN Swan attacking submerged sub ....
PG RAN Swan cannot reach attack position over SS I-73 [Later I-173]
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Poh [E Celebes] at 73,102

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
CA Aoba
CA Mogami
CL VFN Lamotte-Piquett
CL Yura
DD Wakaba
DD Natsugumo
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Minegumo

Allied Ships
SS Pike

SS Pike is sighted by escort
DD Shigure fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shiratsuyu attacking submerged sub ....
DD Minegumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shiratsuyu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiratsuyu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiratsuyu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiratsuyu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashi
DD Michishio

Allied Ships
SS S-18

SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Hagikaze
DD Michishio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Michishio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Michishio is out of ASW ammo
DD Michishio is out of ASW ammo
DD Michishio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Michishio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Michishio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 32,45, Range 4,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CM Naryu, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage
CM Kyosai, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
CM Ukishima, Shell hits 3
CM Hirashima, Shell hits 3, heavy fires
CM Saishu, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CM Wakataka, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL RN Caledon
DD RN Scout
DD RN Fortune
DD RN Hotspur

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
DD RN Hotspur engages CM Saishu at 4,000 yards
Massive explosion on CM Saishu
CM Saishu sunk by DD RN Fortune at 4,000 yards
DD RN Hotspur engages CM Ukishima at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages CM Wakataka at 5,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages CM Ukishima at 5,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages CM Naryu at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages CM Naryu at 6,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages CM Ukishima at 6,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages CM Kyosai at 6,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages CM Naryu at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages CM Wakataka at 8,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages CM Ukishima at 8,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages CM Kyosai at 8,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages CM Naryu at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages CM Kyosai at 10,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages CM Ukishima at 10,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages CM Kyosai at 10,000 yards
DD RN Hotspur engages CM Naryu at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages CM Wakataka at 12,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages CM Hirashima at 12,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages CM Wakataka at 12,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages CM Naryu at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages CM Kyosai at 10,000 yards
DD RN Hotspur engages CM Ukishima at 10,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages CM Wakataka at 10,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages CM Kyosai at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages CM Wakataka at 7,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages CM Hirashima at 7,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages CM Ukishima at 7,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages CM Hirashima at 7,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages CM Naryu at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages CM Kyosai at 6,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages CM Hirashima at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages CM Wakataka at 12,000 yards
DD RN Hotspur engages CM Wakataka at 12,000 yards
DD RN Hotspur engages CM Kyosai at 12,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages CM Naryu at 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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ASW attack near Tjepoe [Teak/Java] at 55,102

Japanese Ships
DD Harusame
DD Nenohi
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
SS RNN O16

SS RNN O16 is sighted by escort
DD Nenohi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on ROC 206th Division, at 71,56 (Ping Hsiang [S Chi])

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on ROC 206th Division, at 71,56 (Ping Hsiang [S Chi])

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taliaboe-eilanden at 74,102

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 24

Allied aircraft
SB2C-1A Helldiver x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1A Helldiver : 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro, Bomb hits 5, on fire
DD Suzukaze

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SB2C-1A Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SB2C-1A Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1A Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Akagi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Shoho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Nisshin-1 Chutai with A6M2m21 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Yamashiro

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Morning Air attack on RGC 19th Temp "Div" Regiment, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 3
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 5
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer x 2
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 6
RAF Lysander COOP x 5

Allied aircraft losses
CAF SB-2 (Early): 4 damaged
CAF SB-2 (Early): 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Lysander COOP bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 20 lb GP Bomb
3 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 242 kg GP Bomb
3 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 242 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 61st Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Mobile "28cm" Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking RGC 19th Temp "Div" Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on 1st Mobile "28cm" Field Artillery Regiment, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF DB-3B [IL-4] x 5
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 3
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 8

Allied aircraft losses
CAF DB-3B [IL-4]: 1 damaged
CAF DB-3B [IL-4]: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x CAF DB-3B [IL-4] bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
KNIL B-25C Mitchell x 12

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Syoan Maru, Bomb hits 1
xAK Kenyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Wales Maru
xAK Kyusyu Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Japanese ground losses:
113 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x KNIL B-25C Mitchell bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
3 x KNIL B-25C Mitchell bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 38th Pack B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 3

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 5
KNIL DB-7B Boston x 4
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 6
RAAF Hudson I GP x 6
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 12
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 6
RAAF Wirraway CA-1 x 8
A-20C Havoc GP x 8
B-25B Mitchell GP x 6
B-25C Mitchell GP x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 10
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 5
P-43B Lancer RF x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 1 damaged
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 2 destroyed by flak
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 2 damaged
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 1 destroyed
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 2 destroyed by flak
A-20C Havoc GP: 7 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x RAAF Wirraway CA-1 bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
5 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade ...
Also attacking 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade ...
Also attacking 38th Pack B Division ...
Also attacking 17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 38th Pack B Division ...
Also attacking 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade ...
Also attacking 38th Pack B Division ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 1

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 3
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 3
A-20C Havoc GP x 10
B-25B Mitchell GP x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 3
P-43B Lancer RF x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
A-20C Havoc GP: 5 damaged
A-20C Havoc GP: 2 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 108 minutes

Also attacking IJN 14th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 21st Draft B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 3
RAAF Wirraway CA-1 x 16
P-40E Warhawk x 3
P-43B Lancer RF x 6

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 2 damaged
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 6 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAAF Wirraway CA-1 bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 21st Draft B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 7
P-400 Airacobra x 11
P-40E Warhawk x 12

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 16th Army, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 8
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 3
RAAF Wirraway CA-1 x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 9
P-43B Lancer RF x 3

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 1 damaged
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAAF Wirraway CA-1 bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 13
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 3
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 11
B-25B Mitchell GP x 9
B-25C Mitchell GP x 9
P-39D Airacobra x 8
P-40E Warhawk x 6
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 2
P-43B Lancer RF x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell GP: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 48th Draft Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 48th Draft Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 48th Draft Field AA Battalion ...

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 16,800 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 3
A-24 Banshee DB x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 9
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 2
P-43B Lancer RF x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-24 Banshee DB releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 16,800 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 3
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 3
B-25C Mitchell GP x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 38th Pack B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 3
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 3
B-25B Mitchell GP x 8
B-25C Mitchell GP x 9
P-400 Airacobra x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 6
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 2

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell GP: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 48th Draft Field AA Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 3
B-25B Mitchell GP x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 6
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 2
P-43B Lancer RF x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taliaboe-eilanden at 74,102

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 24

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 8
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
SBD-3 Dauntless x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 3 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 5 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless : 5 destroyed

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Akagi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Shoho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Nisshin-1 Chutai with A6M2m21 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Yamashiro

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Mangola I [nrCeleb] at 73,105

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 115 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 49 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 17
B5N2 Kate TB x 26
D3A1 Val DB x 14

Allied aircraft
FAA Sea Hurricane x 13
FAA Martlet II x 5
F4F-3A Wildcat x 7
F4F-3 Wildcat x 13
F4F-4 Wildcat x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 2 destroyed
B5N2 Kate TB: 14 destroyed
B5N2 Kate TB: 1 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val DB: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Martlet II: 2 destroyed
F4F-3A Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F4F-3 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV RN Indomitable R92

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B5N2 Kate TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F4F-3 Wildcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4F-3 Wildcat (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
No.800 Sqn FAA with FAA Sea Hurricane (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.806 Sqn FAA with FAA Martlet II (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.880 Sqn FAA with FAA Sea Hurricane (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
No.888 Sqn FAA with FAA Sea Hurricane (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-111 with F4F-3A Wildcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-121 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers

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Afternoon Air attack on Manchu 53rd Fld Amy Corps, at 83,52 , near Changsha [C China]

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 12
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 17
Ki-27a/b Nate x 71
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 12
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 14

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 4
CAF Hawk 75 x 5
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 8
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer x 2
CAF CW-21 Demon x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Ic Sally : 3 destroyed
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed
Ki-27a/b Nate: 6 destroyed
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 4 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
CAF Hawk 75: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
439 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Vehicles lost 14 (1 destroyed, 13 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
11 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
11 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
17 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
AVG/Loi-wing Sqn with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
CAF AdHoc Ex 14 IVS with CAF CW-21 Demon (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
CAF 3rd FG/7th FS with CAF P-43A-1 Lancer (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
CAF 5th FG/26th FS with CAF Hawk 75 (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
AVG 2 Panda Bears with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

Also attacking Manchu Advance Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 72nd Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 7th Artillery Brigade ...
Also attacking Manchu 53rd Fld Amy Corps ...
Also attacking Manchu Advance Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 72nd Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 7th Artillery Brigade ...
Also attacking Manchu Advance Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 7th Artillery Brigade ...
Also attacking Manchu 53rd Fld Amy Corps ...
Also attacking Manchu Advance Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 72nd Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 7th Artillery Brigade ...

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Afternoon Air attack on ROC 20th Corps, at 83,52 , near Changsha [C China]

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 42
Ki-30 Ann x 14

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 2
CAF Hawk 75 x 1
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 4
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed
Ki-30 Ann : 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
CAF Hawk 75: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 21000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
AVG/Loi-wing Sqn with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
CAF 3rd FG/7th FS with CAF P-43A-1 Lancer (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
CAF 5th FG/26th FS with CAF Hawk 75 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
AVG 2 Panda Bears with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 145 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on ROC 58th Corps, at 83,52 , near Changsha [C China]

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 22
Ki-30 Ann x 24
Ki-36 Ida COOP x 6
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 1
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

Allied ground losses:
141 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-36 Ida COOP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
24 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 21000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
AVG/Loi-wing Sqn with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Kendari [Celebes] , at 70,106

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 16

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 28
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 69

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Manchu Advance Corps, at 83,52 , near Changsha [C China]

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 6
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 12

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 1
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk: 1 destroyed
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
AVG/Loi-wing Sqn with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Poh [E Celebes] at 73,102

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 11

Allied aircraft
FAA Sea Hurricane x 3
FAA Martlet II x 5
F4F-3 Wildcat x 15
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
SB2U-3 Vindicator x 18
SBC-4 Helldiver x 36
SBD-2 Dauntless x 17
SBD-3 Dauntless x 55

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
SB2U-3 Vindicator: 3 damaged
SB2U-3 Vindicator: 1 destroyed by flak
SBC-4 Helldiver : 1 damaged
SBD-2 Dauntless : 1 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless : 3 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless : 2 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 7, on fire
CVL Nisshin, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 2
DD Yugumo
CV Akagi, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Mutsu
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 4, on fire
CL VFN Lamotte-Piquett
DD Shigure
CL Kitakami
DD Asashio
BB Nagato
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Wakaba
DD Natsugumo
CL Yura

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
14 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
14 x SB2U-3 Vindicator releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2U-3 Vindicator releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Akagi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
Shoho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes

Ammo storage explosion on CVL Nisshin
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVL Nisshin
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Akagi
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Hiei

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Submarine attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Nankai Maru, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin

xAK Nankai Maru is sighted by SS Sculpin
SS Sculpin attacking on the surface

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Submarine attack near Oki Shoto [N Is] at 107,54

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Niigata 108

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL JMM Niigata 108 is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark attacking xAKL JMM Niigata 108 on the surface

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 10
SC Ch 23
SC Ch 22

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin

SS Sculpin is sighted by escort
Sculpin bottoming out ....
SC Ch 23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 22 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 23 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 22 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 22 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 22 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 22 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at Dambulla [Ceylon] (30,47)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 81645 troops, 1501 guns, 1589 vehicles, Assault Value = 4084

Defending force 38212 troops, 685 guns, 938 vehicles, Assault Value = 1173

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 1493

Allied adjusted defense: 1177

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
1294 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 109 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Guns lost 53 (5 destroyed, 48 disabled)
Vehicles lost 49 (10 destroyed, 39 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
678 casualties reported
Squads: 26 destroyed, 45 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 48 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 35 (14 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Vehicles lost 33 (7 destroyed, 26 disabled)

Assaulting units:
55th Draft B (-RCT) Division
31st Pack B Furious Division
1st Ind Tank Brigade
21st Ind Tank Brigade
18th Pack Type A Division
5th Semi-Motorizd A Division
27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
Imperial Guards Division
25th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
2nd Draft A Courage Division
33rd Pack B Division
16th Pack B Division
27th Electric Engr Rgt /3
Artillery Group Cmd
4th Mobile "30cm" Field Artillery Battalion
18th Mobile "10cm" Field Artillery Regiment
21st Mobile AA Regiment
25th Army
15th Army
9th "15cm Gun" Field Artillery Battalion
14th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Regiment
5th Moblie "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
IJA 1st Arty Group Brigade
3rd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion
3rd Hiko Shidan
9th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
12th 9cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
IA 11th Division
IA B Sqn 3 Hussars Regiment
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
BA 18th Division
RN 109th Base Force
ISF 1/1 Ceylon Det
IA 3rd Cavalry Regiment
IA 45th Brigade
IA 9th Division
BA 35th Light AA Regiment
BA 6th Heavy AA Regiment
IA III Corps
RAF 222 Group
BA 48th Light AA Regiment
BA 85th AT Gun Regiment
BA 23rd AA Bde
BA 3rd Heavy AA Regiment

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Ground combat at Tanchia Shan [Oil] (82,53)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 84837 troops, 1091 guns, 1189 vehicles, Assault Value = 3336

Defending force 55240 troops, 428 guns, 78 vehicles, Assault Value = 1701

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 1628

Allied adjusted defense: 2659

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
4449 casualties reported
Squads: 17 destroyed, 582 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 93 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 43 disabled
Guns lost 95 (1 destroyed, 94 disabled)
Vehicles lost 23 (1 destroyed, 22 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1827 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 118 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 48 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Guns lost 13 (2 destroyed, 11 disabled)

Assaulting units:
116th Draft B Division
12th China Pack C Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
13th China Pack C Brigade
62nd China Pack C Brigade
54th China Pack C Brigade
3rd Tank Division
RGC 3rd "Div" Regiment
55th Infantry Brigade
22nd Pack B Plains Division
17th Draft B Moon Division
6th Draft B Bright Division
56th China Pack C Brigade
RGC 19th Temp "Div" Regiment
21st Draft AA Regiment
12th Army
4th Pack 8cm Mortar Battalion
13th Army
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
1st Mobile "28cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
ROC 21st Corps
ROC 78th Corps
ROC 86th Corps
ROC 37th Corps
ROC 6th Construction Regiment
ROC 45th Corps
ROC 9th Provisional Corps
ROC 3rd New US OB Corps
ROC 14th Ind Field Artillery Regiment
ROC First Ind Field Artillery Regiment

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Ground combat at 83,52 (near Changsha [C China])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 79292 troops, 947 guns, 383 vehicles, Assault Value = 3137

Defending force 49453 troops, 242 guns, 88 vehicles, Assault Value = 1644

Japanese adjusted assault: 1686

Allied adjusted defense: 2823

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
2671 casualties reported
Squads: 26 destroyed, 259 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 82 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 16 disabled
Guns lost 42 (1 destroyed, 41 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
2395 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 241 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 53 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Guns lost 28 (1 destroyed, 27 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
RGC 5th "Div" Regiment
37th Draft B Division
3rd China InMxd B Brigade
53rd Infantry Brigade
22nd Ind Tank Brigade
9th Mtn IndMxd Pk B Brigade
58th China Pack C Division
36th Draft B Division
4th China Pack C Brigade
41st Pack B Division
35th Draft B Division
RGC 14th Temp "Div" Regiment
52nd Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
1st Army
6th Draft "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
15th Draft AA Regiment
6th Mobile "28cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
ROC 20th Corps
ROC 72nd Corps
ROC 58th Corps
Manchu 53rd Fld Amy Corps
Manchu Advance Corps
ROC 7th Artillery Brigade

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Ground combat at Ping Hsiang [S Chi] (71,56)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10367 troops, 178 guns, 73 vehicles, Assault Value = 308

Defending force 4178 troops, 21 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 81

Japanese adjusted assault: 275

Allied adjusted defense: 21

Japanese assault odds: 13 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
49 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
287 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
19th Assault Engineer Regiment
4th Ind Mixed Dr B Regimental Combat Team
21st FG InMxd Dr B Brigade
1st RF Gun Battalion
23rd Army
3rd 8cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
ROC 206th Division

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Ground combat at Maryborough [QL] (96,157)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 29032 troops, 606 guns, 678 vehicles, Assault Value = 1086

Defending force 55456 troops, 857 guns, 472 vehicles, Assault Value = 1836

Allied adjusted assault: 375

Japanese adjusted defense: 3363

Allied assault odds: 1 to 8 (fort level 2)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
340 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1284 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 153 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 46 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Vehicles lost 12 (1 destroyed, 11 disabled)

Assaulting units:
24th Infantry/A Division
CMF 2nd Division
CMF 30th (-49 Bn) Brigade
25th Infantry Division
CMF 5th Division
24th Infantry/B Division
24th Infantry/C Division
96th Coast AA Regiment
RAA 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
RAA 2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
147th Light Field Artillery Regiment
AIF 108th AT Regiment
197th Coast AA Regiment
205th Light Field Artillery Battalion
RAA 2/16th Field Regiment
RAA 21/22 Field Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
48th Semi-Motorzd B Division
21st Draft B Division
26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade
10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team
38th Pack B Division
64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade
39th Road Const Co
IJN 13th Construction Battalion
IJN 14th Construction Battalion
34th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
48th Draft Field AA Battalion
17th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
16th Army
17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Posted: **Wed Dec 17, 2014 7:03 pm**

This was a somewhat surprising day. In the run up to possibly the decisive battle in the NEI, JAAF showed itself to be capable of effective single squadron bomber attacks taking down airfields, plural - and it didn't matter that one of them was defended by four flights of fighter planes. At the same time, JNAF showed itself capable of taking control of the air over Marysborough, Australia - in the face of nominally superior Allied air units committed to the very same battle. And in China JAAF was effective supporting an attack by two minor units and a headquarters - wiping out the remnants of a large Chinese formation. Submarines were also a plague - to some extent on both sides - as well. But most interesting were the naval movements near Celebes: The KB First Division went North up the Malacca Strait - chasing but not catching a tanker and surface warships (two of which struck Manado to add insult to injury) while its Second Division combined with two surface action groups and an ASW formation at the Southern end of the same strait - in the Eastern Java Sea. Many small Allied forces were running or hiding on a variety of missions, while the Allied carriers and what escorts they have (not one battleship to face the enemy's half a dozen) assembled at a single point. It appears a battle is still brewing.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Apr 27, 42
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TF 544 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Lucknow

37 mines cleared

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Submarine attack near Kwati [Little And] at 45,60

Japanese Ships
xAKL Hakuyo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

xAKL Hakuyo Maru is sighted by SS Searaven
SS Searaven launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Hakuyo Maru

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ASW attack near Trincomalee [Cel] at 32,46

Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #6

Allied Ships
SS RNN KVII

SS RNN KVII is sighted by escort
RNN KVII bottoming out ....
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
TB Hokaze
TB Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
Tarpon bottoming out ....
TB Hokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Trincomalee [Cel] at 32,47

Japanese Ships
AP Hie Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAP Kamo Maru
xAK Sinsei Maru
AM W-19

Allied Ships
SS RNN O24

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

SS RNN O24 launches 4 torpedoes at AP Hie Maru
RNN O24 diving deep ....
AM W-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,49

Japanese Ships
SS I-123, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD RN Hotspur
DD RN Scout

SS I-123 launches 4 torpedoes at DD RN Hotspur
DD RN Hotspur attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Hotspur loses contact with SS I-123
DD RN Hotspur attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-123 eludes ASW attack from DD RN Hotspur
DD RN Hotspur loses contact with SS I-123
DD RN Hotspur cannot reach attack position over SS I-123
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Palembang [S Smtra] at 49,90

Japanese Ships
TK San Ramon Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seal

TK San Ramon Maru is sighted by SS Seal
SS Seal launches 3 torpedoes at TK San Ramon Maru

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ASW attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-57 [Later I-157]

Allied Ships
DD RN Isis

SS I-57 [Later I-157] is located by DD RN Isis
I-57 [Later I-157] diving deep ....
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima [W Is] at 100,59

Japanese Ships
xAK Kirisima Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAK Kirisima Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kirisima Maru

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Submarine attack near Yokohama & Yokosuka at 114,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Tatuha Maru

Allied Ships
SS Perch

xAK Tatuha Maru is sighted by SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Tatuha Maru

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Sub attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-57 [Later I-157]

Allied Ships
xAP UK Dilwara, Torpedo hits 1
xAP AUS Duntroon
xAP UK Devonshire
DD RN Foxhound

Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

SS I-57 [Later I-157] launches 2 torpedoes at xAP UK Dilwara
I-57 [Later I-157] diving deep ....
DD RN Foxhound fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Foxhound fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Foxhound fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Foxhound fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Foxhound fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Fukue-jima [W Is] at 100,59

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kuramasan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

Captain of SS Shark elects not to launch torpedoes at this target

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Submarine attack near Koshiki-jima Retto at 99,60

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamasimo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pike

xAK Yamasimo Maru is sighted by SS Pike
SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Yamasimo Maru

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ASW attack near Koggala & Galle at 28,50

Japanese Ships
SS I-30

Allied Ships
CL RN Caledon
DD RN Scout
DD RN Hotspur

SS I-30 launches 6 torpedoes at CL RN Caledon
DD RN Hotspur attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-30 eludes DD RN Hotspur by diving deep
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Hotspur fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Naval bombardment of Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Allied Ships
CL RNN Tromp

Japanese ground losses:
71 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Light Indstry Plant hits 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 1

CL RNN Tromp firing at Manado [Celebes]

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Submarine attack near Koggala & Galle at 28,50

Japanese Ships
SS I-30

Allied Ships
CM RN Abdiel, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

CM RN Abdiel is sighted by SS I-30
SS I-30 launches 5 torpedoes

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TF 544 encounters mine field at Colombo [Ceylon] (29,48)

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Lucknow

37 mines cleared

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Submarine attack near Portsea [Victoria] at 81,172

Japanese Ships
SS I-10

Allied Ships
xAKL AU William McArthur, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

SS I-10 is sighted by xAKL AU William McArthur
SS I-10 launches 6 torpedoes at xAKL AU William McArthur

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
TB Minekaze
TB Hokaze
TB Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin

SS Sculpin is sighted by escort
Sculpin bottoming out ....
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Newcastle [NSW] at 93,169

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
xAK AUS Beltana

xAK AUS Beltana is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK AUS Beltana

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Sub attack near Sydney [NSW] at 91,168

Japanese Ships
SS I-23

Allied Ships
APD Masaya USAT

SS I-23 launches 6 torpedoes at APD Masaya USAT
I-23 diving deep ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 6
A6M2m21 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 2
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 1
P-39D Airacobra x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 2
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 2
P-43B Lancer RF x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed
A6M2m21 Zero: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-43/RP-43 Lancer: 1 destroyed
P-43B Lancer RF: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet

CAP engaged:
8th PG/80th PS with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
No.75 Sqn RAAF with RAAF B-339 Buffalo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
No.76 Sqn RAAF with RAAF Kittyhawk IA (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
24th PG/3rd PS with P-43B Lancer RF (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
18th PG/6th PS with P-43/RP-43 Lancer (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
20th PS (P) with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
33rd PS (P) with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes

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Morning Air attack on CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 14
A6M2m21 Zero x 16
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF B-339 Buffalo: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.75 Sqn RAAF with RAAF B-339 Buffalo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes

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Morning Air attack on CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 12
A6M2m21 Zero x 19
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 10
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 19
G4M1 Betty TB x 10

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 18
G4M1 Betty TB x 16
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8

Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
13rd PS (P) with P-400 Airacobra (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 16
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty TB x 14

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
17th PS (P) with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Warlord 28th "Cps" Division, at 83,57 , near Yu Hsien [Coal]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 8
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 7
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
698 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 50 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb
7 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
7 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Balikpapan [Bor] , at 64,97

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 damaged

Airbase hits 45
Airbase supply hits 17
Runway hits 90

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 20 x 30 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Warlord 28th "Cps" Division, at 83,57 , near Yu Hsien [Coal]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Makassar [Celebes] , at 65,106

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18

Allied aircraft
KNIL CW-21B Demon x 1
KNIL 75A-7 Hawk x 1
KNIL Huricane IIb x 1
KNIL P-40E Warhawk x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL Huricane IIb: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 31
Airbase supply hits 17
Runway hits 126

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 50 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
KNIL 1-Vl.G.IV with KNIL CW-21B Demon (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 2e-1-VI.G.V with KNIL 75A-7 Hawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 3e-1-VI.G.V with KNIL Huricane IIb (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 3-VI.G.V with KNIL P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 23
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-27a/b Nate x 5

Allied aircraft
RAAF Wirraway CA-1 x 14
P-39D Airacobra x 3
P-43B Lancer RF x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 7 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
P-43B Lancer RF: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Raid is overhead
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
3rd S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/C with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 21
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-27a/b Nate x 5

Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
3rd S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 85 minutes
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/C with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 17
A6M2m21 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
KNIL DB-7B Boston x 9
A-20C Havoc GP x 6
B-25B Mitchell GP x 22
P-39D Airacobra x 11
P-43B Lancer RF x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 5 damaged
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 1 destroyed by flak
A-20C Havoc GP: 2 damaged
A-20C Havoc GP: 2 destroyed by flak
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
138 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
6 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
7 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
3rd S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 135 minutes
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
Tainan S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes

Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 5
A6M2m21 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 9
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 3
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 8
RAAF Wirraway CA-1 x 12
A-20C Havoc GP x 14
P-40E Warhawk x 11
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 2 destroyed by flak
A-20C Havoc GP: 6 damaged
A-20C Havoc GP: 2 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
138 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAAF Wirraway CA-1 bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
3 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
11 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
Tainan S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes

Also attacking 10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 3

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 9
RAAF Wirraway CA-1 x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 1 destroyed
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 1 destroyed by flak

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 2

Allied aircraft
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 3
B-25C Mitchell GP x 9
P-400 Airacobra x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/C with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on IJN 13th Construction Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 3
A-20C Havoc GP x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 7
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
A-20C Havoc GP: 1 damaged
A-20C Havoc GP: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,800 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 2
A-24 Banshee DB x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 5

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-24 Banshee DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
2 x A-24 Banshee DB releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes

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Morning Air attack on IJN 14th Construction Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 12

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
4th S1 Daitai with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead

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Submarine attack near Newcastle [NSW] at 93,169

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
xAK UK Yunnan

xAK UK Yunnan is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK UK Yunnan

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Ground combat at 83,57 (near Yu Hsien [Coal])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8417 troops, 72 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 282

Defending force 750 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

Japanese adjusted assault: 134

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 134 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), morale(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1057 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 32 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
17th China InMxd B Brigade
RGC 9th Route "Bde" Regiment
China Expeditionary Army

Defending units:
Warlord 28th "Cps" Division

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Ground combat at Maryborough [QL] (96,157)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 32799 troops, 471 guns, 454 vehicles, Assault Value = 1967

Defending force 11741 troops, 164 guns, 416 vehicles, Assault Value = 418

Japanese adjusted assault: 951

Allied adjusted defense: 323

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
564 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1861 casualties reported
Squads: 86 destroyed, 40 disabled
Non Combat: 161 destroyed, 54 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 31 (15 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Vehicles lost 174 (91 destroyed, 83 disabled)
Units retreated 5

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team
64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade
26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
48th Semi-Motorzd B Division
IJN 13th Construction Battalion
38th Pack B Division
21st Draft B Division
39th Road Const Co
IJN 14th Construction Battalion
17th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
48th Draft Field AA Battalion
16th Army
34th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment
17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion
24th Infantry/A Division
24th Infantry/B Division
24th Infantry/C Division
RAA 2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment

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Ground combat at Ping Hsiang [S Chi] (71,56)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10385 troops, 178 guns, 73 vehicles, Assault Value = 315

Defending force 4628 troops, 22 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 121

Japanese adjusted assault: 155

Allied adjusted defense: 83

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
228 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Assaulting units:
21st FG InMxd Dr B Brigade
19th Assault Engineer Regiment
4th Ind Mixed Dr B Regimental Combat Team
1st RF Gun Battalion
23rd Army
3rd 8cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
ROC 206th Division

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Ground combat at Dambulla [Ceylon] (30,47)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1424 troops, 62 guns, 143 vehicles, Assault Value = 2550

Defending force 24902 troops, 513 guns, 675 vehicles, Assault Value = 749

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 12 (6 destroyed, 6 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
33rd Pack B Division
2nd Draft A Courage Division
Imperial Guards Division
5th Semi-Motorizd A Division
1st Ind Tank Brigade
21st Ind Tank Brigade
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
18th Pack Type A Division
25th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade
25th Army
3rd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion
9th "15cm Gun" Field Artillery Battalion
12th 9cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
RN 109th Base Force
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
ISF 1/1 Ceylon Det
IA 3rd Cavalry Regiment
IA B Sqn 3 Hussars Regiment
BA 18th Division
IA 11th Division
BA 23rd AA Bde
BA 6th Heavy AA Regiment
RAF 222 Group
BA 85th AT Gun Regiment
IA III Corps
BA 48th Light AA Regiment
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion

Posted: **Thu Dec 18, 2014 8:19 pm**

hey, I think you maybe posted the wrong turn... The turn where Akagi gets nailed is April 29, but the it looks like you've reposted the April 27 turn after that, not 30 April.

Posted: **Thu Dec 25, 2014 3:03 am**

The third day of the battle was peculiar. In the first of two combat reports below, you will see that both sides engaged with divided carrier task forces - not entirely intentionally in either case. Both sides had complimentary bad luck related to torpedo planes - which failed to fly. Japanese bombers took down Ambon airfield, continuing a series of such attacks that have taken down Balikpapan and Makassar and Kendari already. Both sides committed every available aircraft and many air groups took heavy casualties.

The fourth day showed that the air groups were tired. Both sides attempted to retire. But there were complications. Admiral Yamaguchi (with Shokaku and Zuikaku) obeyed orders, but took a torpedo from a submarine on his retirement route. Admiral Halsey refused to honor his orders, and instead attacked battleships with a tiny (but effective) strike group - moving only half the distance to an assigned replenishment tanker. Admiral Sherman did honor his orders - and provided remarkably effective fighter cover for a five hex distant Ambon - if effective is measured in terms of planes shot down. It didn't save the airfield and port from taking terrible punishment. Japan also attacked Koepeng - although the attack was the least effective so of base strikes so far. Clearly air groups that survive are very tired. Clearly both sides are retiring - if not entirely in good order.

In Australia, on the third day, five armored regiments cut the Japanese land LOC well behind the retreating 15th Army. On the fourth day, intensive air battles (too distant for Allied CAP) and shock attacks by garrison troops and two airborne regiments threw them out of the hex - never mind a sixth (in combat mode) had managed to join them. 15th Army isn't going to die gracefully!

In Ceylon, 14th, 16th and 25th Armies pulled out their aircraft (sans one fighter squadron) - and appeared to give up hope they can break the defense of Dumballa in the mountain jungles at the center of the island.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 01, 42
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Manado [Celebes] at 76,101, Range 23,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
CA Ashigara
CL Natori
CL Kinu
CL Oi
DD Kasumi
DD Yamakaze
DD Minazuki
DD Nagatsuki

Allied Ships
CV Yorktown CV-5
CV Enterprise CV-6
CA Indianapolis CA-35
CA NorthamptonCA-26
CA Louisville CA-28
CL Phoenix CL-46
DD Henley
DD Jarvis
DD Benham
DD Ellet

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 100% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Allied Air Combat TF evades combat

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Manado [Celebes] at 76,101, Range 10,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 3
CA Ashigara
CL Natori, Shell hits 1
CL Kinu, Shell hits 1
CL Oi
DD Kasumi, Shell hits 1
DD Yamakaze
DD Minazuki
DD Nagatsuki

Allied Ships
DD Shaw
DD Smith, Shell hits 1
DD Preston
DD Reid, Shell hits 10, and is sunk

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 100% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Kogure, Gunji* crosses the 'T'
DD Preston engages BB Mutsu at 10,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD Reid at 10,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages DD Smith at 10,000 yards
CL Kinu engages DD Reid at 10,000 yards
DD Reid engages CL Natori at 10,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Reid at 10,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages DD Reid at 10,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Reid at 10,000 yards
DD Preston engages DD Kasumi at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages DD Reid at 8,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Preston at 8,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages DD Smith at 8,000 yards
CL Kinu engages DD Reid at 8,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Nagatsuki at 8,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Minazuki at 8,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Preston at 8,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Reid at 8,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages DD Reid at 8,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD Reid at 8,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages DD Smith at 8,000 yards
DD Reid engages CL Kinu at 8,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Reid at 8,000 yards
DD Preston engages DD Minazuki at 8,000 yards
DD Reid sunk by DD Yamakaze at 8,000 yards
Pullen, H. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 9,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages DD Preston at 9,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD Preston at 9,000 yards
CL Natori engages DD Preston at 9,000 yards
DD Preston engages DD Nagatsuki at 9,000 yards
DD Smith engages DD Kasumi at 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Submarine attack near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 32,44

Japanese Ships
xAK Asuka Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS RNN O21

xAK Asuka Maru is sighted by SS RNN O21
SS RNN O21 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Asuka Maru

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 21
SC Ch 10
SC Ch 23
SC Ch 22

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin, hits 1

SS Sculpin is located by SC Ch 21
Sculpin bottoming out ....
SC Ch 23 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch 22 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sidate [NE Celebes] at 75,101, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Shell hits 3
BB Kirishima, Shell hits 2
DD Yugumo
DD Arare

Allied Ships
DD Dewey, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hull, Shell hits 2, on fire

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 100% moonlight: 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages DD Hull at 11,000 yards
DD Hull engages DD Arare at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Hull at 12,000 yards
DD Dewey engages DD Arare at 12,000 yards
DD Dewey engages DD Yugumo at 12,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages DD Hull at 12,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD Hull at 12,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Hull at 12,000 yards
DD Hull engages DD Yugumo at 12,000 yards
Stout, R. orders Allied TF to disengage
BB Kirishima engages DD Hull at 12,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD Dewey at 12,000 yards
DD Hull engages DD Arare at 12,000 yards
DD Dewey engages DD Yugumo at 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-11
SC CHa-4
SC CHa-19
SC CHa-12

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin

SS Sculpin is located by SC CHa-11
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-12 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Hakata [ShipsAEAC] at 104,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL Takunan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL Takunan Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Takunan Maru

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Submarine attack near Merauke [DNG] at 87,124

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61

Allied Ships
xAK UK Clan Macneil

xAK UK Clan Macneil is sighted by SS RO-61
SS RO-61 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK UK Clan Macneil

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ternate [Cloves] at 77,101, Range 23,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Aoba
CL Yura
DD Hatsukaze
DD Hamakaze
DD Shigure
DD Murasame
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
CV Yorktown CV-5
CV Enterprise CV-6
CA Indianapolis CA-35
CA NorthamptonCA-26
CA Louisville CA-28
CL Phoenix CL-46
DD Henley
DD Jarvis
DD Benham
DD Ellet

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Allied Air Combat TF evades combat

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sidate [NE Celebes] at 75,101, Range 24,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima, Shell hits 2
DD Yugumo
DD Arare, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
CA RN Cornwall, Shell hits 3, on fire
CL RNZN Leander
CL RNZN Achilles, Shell hits 1
CL RAN Perth
CL RN Glasgow, Shell hits 1
DD Grayson
DD Hammann
DD Mustin
DD Conyngham
DD RN Tenedos
DD RAN Napier
DD RN Paladin
DD RN Panther

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 100% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 24,000 yards
DD Conyngham collides with DD RN Panther at 75 , 101
CA RN Cornwall fires at BB Kirishima at 24,000 yards
CL RN Glasgow fires at BB Kirishima at 24,000 yards
CA RN Cornwall fires at DD Arare at 24,000 yards
CL RNZN Achilles fires at BB Kirishima at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA RN Cornwall at 23,000 yards
BB Hiei engages CL RN Glasgow at 23,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RNZN Leander at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA RN Cornwall at 19,000 yards
BB Hiei engages CA RN Cornwall at 19,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Arare at 19,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD RN Paladin at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA RN Cornwall at 18,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RN Glasgow at 18,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RAN Perth at 18,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RNZN Leander at 18,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD RN Paladin at 18,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages DD Conyngham at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA RN Cornwall at 17,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RN Glasgow at 17,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Grayson at 17,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RNZN Achilles at 17,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RNZN Leander at 17,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD RAN Napier at 17,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages DD RN Tenedos at 17,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Mustin at 17,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Grayson at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA RN Cornwall at 16,000 yards
BB Hiei engages CA RN Cornwall at 16,000 yards
DD RAN Napier engages DD Arare at 16,000 yards
DD RAN Napier engages DD Yugumo at 16,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RNZN Leander at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA RN Cornwall at 13,000 yards
BB Hiei engages CA RN Cornwall at 13,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Conyngham at 13,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RNZN Achilles at 13,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RNZN Leander at 13,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD RAN Napier at 13,000 yards
DD Grayson engages DD Arare at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA RN Cornwall at 10,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RN Glasgow at 10,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Hammann at 10,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RNZN Achilles at 10,000 yards
DD RAN Napier engages DD Arare at 10,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Mustin at 10,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Grayson at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA RN Cornwall at 9,000 yards
BB Hiei engages CL RN Glasgow at 9,000 yards
DD RN Paladin engages DD Yugumo at 9,000 yards
DD RN Paladin engages DD Arare at 9,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD RAN Napier at 9,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD RN Tenedos at 9,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Arare at 9,000 yards
DD Hammann engages DD Arare at 9,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Grayson at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA RN Cornwall at 12,000 yards
BB Hiei engages CL RN Glasgow at 12,000 yards
CL RAN Perth engages DD Arare at 12,000 yards
DD Hammann engages DD Yugumo at 12,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RNZN Leander at 12,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Yugumo at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA RN Cornwall at 17,000 yards
BB Hiei engages CA RN Cornwall at 17,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RAN Perth at 17,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RNZN Achilles at 17,000 yards
CL RNZN Leander engages DD Arare at 17,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD RN Panther at 17,000 yards
DD RN Paladin engages DD Arare at 17,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Arare at 17,000 yards
DD Hammann engages DD Arare at 17,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Grayson at 17,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards
BB Hiei engages CL RN Glasgow at 20,000 yards
CL RAN Perth engages DD Arare at 20,000 yards
DD RN Panther engages DD Arare at 20,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Mustin at 20,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Grayson at 20,000 yards
Range increases to 25,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA RN Cornwall at 25,000 yards
BB Hiei engages CA RN Cornwall at 25,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RAN Perth at 25,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL RNZN Leander at 25,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD RN Paladin at 25,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD RAN Napier at 25,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD RN Tenedos at 25,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD Conyngham at 25,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD Mustin at 25,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Manado [Celebes] at 76,100, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima
DD Yugumo
DD Arare, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Shaw
DD Smith
DD Preston

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 100% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Manado [Celebes] at 76,101, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 1
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 1
CL Natori, Shell hits 1
CL Kinu, Shell hits 2, on fire
CL Oi
DD Kasumi, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yamakaze
DD Minazuki
DD Nagatsuki

Allied Ships
CA RN Cornwall, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
CL RNZN Leander
CL RNZN Achilles
CL RAN Perth
CL RN Glasgow, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Grayson
DD Hammann
DD Mustin, Shell hits 1
DD Conyngham, Shell hits 1
DD RN Tenedos
DD RAN Napier
DD RN Paladin
DD RN Panther

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 100% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Kogure, Gunji* crosses the 'T'
BB Mutsu engages CA RN Cornwall at 20,000 yards
CL Kinu engages CL RAN Perth at 20,000 yards
CL RN Glasgow engages CL Natori at 20,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages DD RN Panther at 20,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages DD RAN Napier at 20,000 yards
DD RAN Napier engages DD Kasumi at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages CL RAN Perth at 13,000 yards
CA RN Cornwall engages CA Ashigara at 13,000 yards
CL Kinu engages CA RN Cornwall at 13,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL RN Glasgow at 13,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Hammann at 13,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages DD RAN Napier at 13,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Conyngham at 13,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Hammann at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages CA RN Cornwall at 9,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CA RN Cornwall at 9,000 yards
CL RAN Perth engages CL Oi at 9,000 yards
CL Kinu engages CL RN Glasgow at 9,000 yards
CL RN Glasgow engages CL Natori at 9,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages DD RN Paladin at 9,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages DD RAN Napier at 9,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages DD RN Tenedos at 9,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Mustin at 9,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages DD Hammann at 9,000 yards
DD Grayson engages DD Kasumi at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages CA RN Cornwall at 8,000 yards
CL Kinu engages CL RN Glasgow at 8,000 yards
CL Kinu engages CL RAN Perth at 8,000 yards
CA RN Cornwall engages CL Kinu at 8,000 yards
CL RNZN Leander engages CL Natori at 8,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD RN Panther at 8,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD RN Paladin at 8,000 yards
DD RN Paladin engages DD Yamakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Kasumi at 8,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Conyngham at 8,000 yards
DD Mustin engages DD Kasumi at 8,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Hammann at 8,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Grayson at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CA RN Cornwall at 12,000 yards
CL Kinu engages CL RAN Perth at 12,000 yards
CL Kinu engages CA RN Cornwall at 12,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL RNZN Leander at 12,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Conyngham at 12,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages DD Grayson at 12,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Conyngham at 12,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Conyngham at 12,000 yards
DD Mustin engages DD Kasumi at 12,000 yards
DD Hammann engages DD Kasumi at 12,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Grayson at 12,000 yards
Kogure, Gunji* orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Glasgow at 14,000 yards
CL Oi engages CA RN Cornwall at 14,000 yards
CL RNZN Achilles engages CA Ashigara at 14,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL RNZN Leander at 14,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Grayson at 14,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD RAN Napier at 14,000 yards
DD Grayson engages DD Kasumi at 14,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Mustin at 14,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Grayson at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages CL RNZN Leander at 17,000 yards
CL RN Glasgow engages CL Natori at 17,000 yards
CL RAN Perth engages CA Ashigara at 17,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL RNZN Leander at 17,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD RN Panther at 17,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD RN Paladin at 17,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD RAN Napier at 17,000 yards
DD Mustin engages DD Yamakaze at 17,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Grayson at 17,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RAN Perth at 19,000 yards
CL RNZN Achilles engages CL Kinu at 19,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL RNZN Leander at 19,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Yamakaze at 19,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Yamakaze at 19,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Glasgow at 21,000 yards
CL Oi engages CL RAN Perth at 21,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL RNZN Achilles at 21,000 yards
CL RNZN Leander engages DD Minazuki at 21,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages DD Conyngham at 21,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages DD Mustin at 21,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages DD Grayson at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 24,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages CL RAN Perth at 24,000 yards
CL RAN Perth engages CL Natori at 24,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL RNZN Achilles at 24,000 yards
CL RN Glasgow engages DD Nagatsuki at 24,000 yards
CL RN Glasgow engages DD Kasumi at 24,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
DD Makigumo
DD Suzukaze
DD Natsugumo

Allied Ships
SS S-36

SS S-36 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Makigumo
S-36 bottoming out ....
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Natsugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Natsugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Natsugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Natsugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Natsugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Natsugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Manado [Celebes] at 76,100, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Tanikaze
DD Asashio
DD Oshio
DD Minegumo

Allied Ships
DD Shaw
DD Smith, Shell hits 1
DD Preston

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 100% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
DD Preston engages DD Tanikaze at 11,000 yards
DD Oshio engages DD Smith at 11,000 yards
DD Shaw engages DD Asashio at 11,000 yards
DD Smith engages DD Tanikaze at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Manado [Celebes] at 77,100, Range 22,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 2
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 2, on fire
CL Natori
CL Kinu, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Oi, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Kasumi, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yamakaze, Shell hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Minazuki
DD Nagatsuki

Allied Ships
CA RN Cornwall, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
CL RNZN Leander, Shell hits 1
CL RNZN Achilles
CL RAN Perth, Shell hits 1
CL RN Glasgow, on fire
DD Grayson
DD Hammann
DD Mustin
DD Conyngham, on fire
DD RN Tenedos
DD RAN Napier, Shell hits 1
DD RN Paladin
DD RN Panther

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 22,000 yards
CL RN Glasgow fires at CA Ashigara at 22,000 yards
CL RAN Perth fires at CA Ashigara at 22,000 yards
CL RNZN Achilles fires at CL Kinu at 22,000 yards
CL RNZN Leander fires at CL Kinu at 22,000 yards
CL RNZN Leander fires at DD Yamakaze at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards
CL RN Glasgow engages CA Ashigara at 20,000 yards
CL RNZN Achilles engages CA Ashigara at 20,000 yards
CL RNZN Achilles engages DD Yamakaze at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
CL Kinu engages CA RN Cornwall at 17,000 yards
CL Oi engages CL RAN Perth at 17,000 yards
CL RNZN Achilles engages CL Natori at 17,000 yards
CL RAN Perth engages DD Yamakaze at 17,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Hammann at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CA RN Cornwall collides with DD RN Paladin at 77 , 100
BB Mutsu engages CL RAN Perth at 14,000 yards
CL RAN Perth engages CL Oi at 14,000 yards
CL Kinu engages CL RN Glasgow at 14,000 yards
CL RNZN Leander engages CL Oi at 14,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Nagatsuki at 14,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Conyngham at 14,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Mustin at 14,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Hammann at 14,000 yards
DD Grayson engages DD Kasumi at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CL RNZN Leander engages BB Mutsu at 11,000 yards
CL RNZN Achilles engages CA Ashigara at 11,000 yards
CL Natori engages CL RAN Perth at 11,000 yards
CL RN Glasgow engages CL Kinu at 11,000 yards
CL RNZN Leander engages CL Natori at 11,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Grayson at 11,000 yards
DD Mustin engages DD Minazuki at 11,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Grayson at 11,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Nagatsuki at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CL Natori engages CA RN Cornwall at 8,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RN Glasgow at 8,000 yards
CL Oi engages CL RNZN Leander at 8,000 yards
CL Kinu engages CL RNZN Leander at 8,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Minazuki at 8,000 yards
DD RAN Napier engages DD Yamakaze at 8,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Yamakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Mustin at 8,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Grayson at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL RAN Perth at 12,000 yards
CL Natori engages CA RN Cornwall at 12,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD RN Panther at 12,000 yards
DD RAN Napier engages DD Yamakaze at 12,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Kasumi at 12,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Hammann at 12,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Grayson at 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Sub attack near Kalikan [NE Chita] at 77,107

Japanese Ships
SS I-24

Allied Ships
DD RN Electra, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

SS I-24 launches 4 torpedoes at DD RN Electra
Sub escapes detection

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Daruba [Morotai] at 80,100, Range 14,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Furutaka, Shell hits 6, heavy fires
DD Yukikaze
DD Hayashio, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Tokitsukaze, Shell hits 1
DD Michishio, Shell hits 3, heavy fires

Allied Ships
CL RNZN Leander
CL RNZN Achilles
CL RAN Perth
CL RN Glasgow, Shell hits 5, heavy fires
DD Grayson
DD Hammann, Shell hits 2
DD Mustin, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD RN Tenedos
DD RAN Napier, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD RN Paladin, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD RN Panther, Shell hits 1, on fire

Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 100% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Araki, Tsutao crosses the 'T'
CA Furutaka engages CL RN Glasgow at 14,000 yards
CL RNZN Achilles engages CA Furutaka at 14,000 yards
CL RN Glasgow engages DD Hayashio at 14,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD RN Panther at 14,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD RAN Napier at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RN Glasgow at 7,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RAN Perth at 7,000 yards
DD Hammann engages DD Tokitsukaze at 7,000 yards
CL RNZN Leander engages CA Furutaka at 7,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD RN Panther at 7,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD RN Paladin at 7,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD RAN Napier at 7,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Yukikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Hammann at 7,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Grayson at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CL RN Glasgow engages CA Furutaka at 4,000 yards
DD RN Paladin engages DD Michishio at 4,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages CL RNZN Achilles at 4,000 yards
DD RN Paladin sunk by DD Hayashio at 4,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD RN Panther at 4,000 yards
DD RAN Napier engages DD Yukikaze at 4,000 yards
DD Mustin engages DD Hayashio at 4,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Hammann at 4,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DD Grayson at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RN Glasgow at 3,000 yards
DD RAN Napier sunk by DD Michishio at 3,000 yards
CL RNZN Achilles engages DD Tokitsukaze at 3,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RNZN Leander at 3,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Panther at 3,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Tenedos at 3,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Mustin at 3,000 yards
DD Hammann engages DD Michishio at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RN Glasgow at 6,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RAN Perth at 6,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RNZN Achilles at 6,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RNZN Leander at 6,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD RN Panther at 6,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD RN Tenedos at 6,000 yards
DD Mustin engages DD Michishio at 6,000 yards
DD Hammann engages DD Hayashio at 6,000 yards
DD Grayson engages DD Michishio at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RN Glasgow at 9,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD Mustin at 9,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Tokitsukaze at 9,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RNZN Leander at 9,000 yards
DD RN Panther engages DD Yukikaze at 9,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DD RN Tenedos at 9,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Mustin at 9,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD Hammann at 9,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD Grayson at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RN Glasgow at 14,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD Hammann at 14,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DD Mustin at 14,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Grayson at 14,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD RN Panther at 14,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Tokitsukaze at 14,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Mustin at 14,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Hammann at 14,000 yards
DD Grayson engages DD Hayashio at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RN Glasgow at 16,000 yards
CL RAN Perth engages CA Furutaka at 16,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RNZN Achilles at 16,000 yards
DD Mustin engages DD Hayashio at 16,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD RN Panther at 16,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD Mustin at 16,000 yards
DD Grayson engages DD Hayashio at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RN Glasgow at 18,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RAN Perth at 18,000 yards
CL RNZN Achilles engages CA Furutaka at 18,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Mustin at 18,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Hammann at 18,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD Mustin at 18,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Grayson at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RN Glasgow at 19,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Panther at 19,000 yards
DD RN Panther engages DD Tokitsukaze at 19,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Mustin at 19,000 yards
DD Michishio engages DD RN Tenedos at 19,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Mustin at 19,000 yards
DD Grayson engages DD Michishio at 19,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
CL RN Glasgow engages CA Furutaka at 21,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages DD RN Panther at 21,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages DD Grayson at 21,000 yards
CL RN Glasgow engages CA Furutaka at 21,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages DD Mustin at 21,000 yards
Hickling, H. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 22,000 yards
CL RAN Perth engages DD Michishio at 22,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RNZN Achilles at 22,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages DD RN Panther at 22,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages DD Hammann at 22,000 yards
CL RNZN Achilles engages CA Furutaka at 22,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL RNZN Achilles at 23,000 yards
Range increases to 24,000 yards
CL RAN Perth engages CA Furutaka at 24,000 yards
Range increases to 26,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards
CL RNZN Achilles engages CA Furutaka at 25,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Submarine attack near Nakadori [Whaleing] at 101,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL Toshi Maru #7

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL Toshi Maru #7 is sighted by SS Shark
Captain of SS Shark elects not to launch torpedoes at this target

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Submarine attack near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 32,44

Japanese Ships
xAK Asuka Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS RNN O21

xAK Asuka Maru is sighted by SS RNN O21
SS RNN O21 launches 2 torpedoes

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Sub attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
xAP Tsingtao Maru, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-36

xAP Tsingtao Maru is sighted by SS S-36
SS S-36 attacking xAP Tsingtao Maru on the surface
SS S-36 low on gun ammo, Powell T. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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Sub attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
DD Oshio
DD Minegumo

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

SS Pickerel launches 4 torpedoes at DD Oshio
DD Minegumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Oshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
DD Minegumo
DD Oshio

Allied Ships
SS Argonaut

SS Argonaut is sighted by escort
Argonaut diving deep ....
DD Minegumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Oshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oshio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Oshio is out of ASW ammo
DD Oshio is out of ASW ammo
DD Oshio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Oshio is out of ASW ammo
DD Oshio is out of ASW ammo
DD Oshio is out of ASW ammo
DD Oshio is out of ASW ammo
DD Oshio is out of ASW ammo
DD Oshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oshio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
CL Oi

Allied Ships
SS RNN KVIII

CL Oi is sighted by SS RNN KVIII
SS RNN KVIII launches 2 torpedoes at CL Oi

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-4
SC CHa-19
SC CHa-12

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin

SS Sculpin is sighted by escort
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC CHa-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
DD Minazuki

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXV

SS RNN KXV is sighted by escort
Sub escapes detection

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ASW attack near Nguiu [Bathurst I] at 77,123

Japanese Ships
SS RO-33

Allied Ships
DMS Boggs
AVD Mackinac
xAK UK Shirala
xAK UK Kutsang
xAK San Gabriel
xAK Liloa
DMS Long
DMS Perry

SS RO-33 is sighted by escort
DMS Long fails to find sub and abandons search
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Perry cannot reach attack position over SS RO-33
DMS Perry cannot reach attack position over SS RO-33
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Perry fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub vs Sub: SS RO-33 attacking SS Drum at 77,123 - near Nguiu [Bathurst I]

Japanese Ships
SS RO-33

Allied Ships
SS Drum

SS RO-33 launches 1 torpedoes at 2,000 yards

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ASW attack near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Japanese Ships
SS I-24

Allied Ships
ML RN No. 310

SS I-24 is located by ML RN No. 310
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Bara [Cloves] at 72,107, Range 15,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Harusame, Shell hits 3
DD Yudachi, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Umikaze, Shell hits 1
DD Nenohi

Allied Ships
DD MacDonough, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Peary
DD Pope, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD RAN Vendetta, Shell hits 1
DD RNN Banckert, Shell hits 15, heavy fires, heavy damage

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 21,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
DD RNN Banckert engages DD Umikaze at 15,000 yards
DD RAN Vendetta engages DD Yudachi at 15,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Pope at 15,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD RNN Banckert at 15,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD MacDonough at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD RNN Banckert engages DD Yudachi at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RAN Vendetta at 9,000 yards
DD Pope engages DD Harusame at 9,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD RNN Banckert at 9,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages DD Yudachi at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RNN Banckert at 6,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RAN Vendetta at 6,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Pope at 6,000 yards
DD RAN Vendetta engages DD Harusame at 6,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD MacDonough at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD RNN Banckert at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RNN Banckert at 9,000 yards
DD Pope engages DD Umikaze at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Peary at 9,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages DD Yudachi at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD RNN Banckert at 11,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RAN Vendetta at 11,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD RAN Vendetta at 11,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD MacDonough at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD RNN Banckert engages DD Umikaze at 12,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD RAN Vendetta at 12,000 yards
DD Pope engages DD Umikaze at 12,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD MacDonough at 12,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages DD Umikaze at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD RNN Banckert at 13,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD RAN Vendetta at 13,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages DD Yudachi at 13,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Peary at 13,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD MacDonough at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
DD RNN Banckert engages DD Harusame at 14,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RNN Banckert at 14,000 yards
DD Pope engages DD Yudachi at 14,000 yards
DD Peary engages DD Harusame at 14,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages DD Harusame at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages DD RNN Banckert at 15,000 yards
DD RNN Banckert engages DD Umikaze at 15,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Pope at 15,000 yards
DD Peary engages DD Umikaze at 15,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages DD Harusame at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
DD RNN Banckert engages DD Umikaze at 13,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RAN Vendetta at 13,000 yards
DD Pope engages DD Yudachi at 13,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages DD Harusame at 13,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages DD Nenohi at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages DD Peary at 10,000 yards
DD RNN Banckert engages DD Umikaze at 10,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Peary at 10,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Peary at 10,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD MacDonough at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD RNN Banckert engages DD Nenohi at 8,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RNN Banckert at 8,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages DD Pope at 8,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages DD Peary at 8,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages DD Nenohi at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD RNN Banckert engages DD Nenohi at 9,000 yards
DD RAN Vendetta engages DD Harusame at 9,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD MacDonough at 9,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Peary at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD MacDonough at 9,000 yards
DD RNN Banckert engages DD Nenohi at 9,000 yards
DD RAN Vendetta engages DD Harusame at 9,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD RAN Vendetta at 9,000 yards
DD Peary engages DD Harusame at 9,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages DD MacDonough at 9,000 yards
Burke, Arleigh A. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Pope sunk by DD Nenohi at 11,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages DD Umikaze at 11,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Peary at 11,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages DD MacDonough at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Peary engages DD Nenohi at 8,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RAN Vendetta at 8,000 yards
DD Peary engages DD Yudachi at 8,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages DD MacDonough at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages DD RNN Banckert at 9,000 yards
DD RAN Vendetta engages DD Yudachi at 9,000 yards
DD Peary engages DD Umikaze at 9,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages DD Harusame at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD RNN Banckert engages DD Yudachi at 10,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD RAN Vendetta at 10,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD RAN Vendetta at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD RNN Banckert at 14,000 yards
DD RAN Vendetta engages DD Umikaze at 14,000 yards
DD Peary engages DD Yudachi at 14,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD Peary at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
DD Harusame engages DD RNN Banckert at 18,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD RAN Vendetta at 18,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages DD Peary at 18,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages DD MacDonough at 18,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Allied Ships
SS Argonaut

SS Argonaut is sighted by escort
Argonaut bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection

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Submarine attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Nansin Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin

xAK Nansin Maru is sighted by SS Sculpin
SS Sculpin launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Nansin Maru

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,98

Japanese Ships
TK Juko Maru, Shell hits 1, heavy fires

Allied Ships
SS S-41

TK Juko Maru is sighted by SS S-41
SS S-41 attacking on the surface
Holley, G.M. decides to submerge SS S-41 due to damage

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Sidate [NE Celebes] at 75,101, Range 29,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima, Shell hits 1
DD Yugumo
DD Arare

Allied Ships
CV Yorktown CV-5
CV Enterprise CV-6
CA Indianapolis CA-35
CA NorthamptonCA-26
CA Louisville CA-28
CL Phoenix CL-46
DD Henley
DD Jarvis
DD Benham
DD Ellet

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 23,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
BB Kirishima engages CA Louisville CA-28 at 29,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Indianapolis CA-35 at 29,000 yards
BB Hiei engages DD Henley at 29,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Morning Air attack on CMF 1st Motorized Brigade, at 94,153 , near Rockhampton [QL]

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 11
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 28
G4M1 Betty TB x 32

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
108 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
28 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
32 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on CMF 1st Motorized Brigade, at 94,153 , near Rockhampton [QL]

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sidate [NE Celebes] at 74,101

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 117 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 30
B5N2 Kate TB x 20
D3A1 Val DB x 25

Allied aircraft
FAA Sea Hurricane x 22
FAA Martlet II x 6
F4F-3 Wildcat x 9
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 2 destroyed
B5N2 Kate TB: 9 destroyed
B5N2 Kate TB: 2 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val DB: 14 destroyed
D3A1 Val DB: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Sea Hurricane : 4 destroyed
FAA Martlet II: 1 destroyed
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Hornet CV-8
CV Lexington CV-2
CV RN Indomitable R92
CV RN Formidable R67
CVL RN Hermes R95, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B5N2 Kate TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 100 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4F-3 Wildcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 5 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
No.800 Sqn FAA with FAA Sea Hurricane (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
No.803 Sqn FAA with FAA Sea Hurricane (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.806 Sqn FAA with FAA Martlet II (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.880 Sqn FAA with FAA Sea Hurricane (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.888 Sqn FAA with FAA Sea Hurricane (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-121 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 6 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Batjan Is [Pearls] at 76,104

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 13
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
SB2U-3 Vindicator x 13
SBC-4 Helldiver x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
SB2U-3 Vindicator: 6 destroyed
SBC-4 Helldiver : 4 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku
CV Zuikaku
CL Naka

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SB2U-3 Vindicator bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kawai Chutai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 13000.
Raid is overhead
1st Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Junyo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Shokaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuikaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Nisshin-1 Chutai with A6M2m21 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on Manado [Celebes] , at 75,99

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 7
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 7

Allied aircraft
FAA Sea Hurricane x 2
KNIL B-25C Mitchell x 7
B-17E Fortress GP x 7
LB-30 Liberator GP x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 destroyed on ground
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 2 destroyed on ground
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed on ground
D3A1 Val DB: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Sea Hurricane : 1 destroyed
LB-30 Liberator GP: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x KNIL B-25C Mitchell bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
2 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 600 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 600 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Junyo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Akagi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Soryu-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Shokaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Zuikaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Zuiho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Nisshin-1 Chutai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
1st Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 30800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 14
KNIL DB-7B Boston x 3
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 14
RAAF Hudson I GP x 6
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 13
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 11
A-20C Havoc GP x 11
B-25B Mitchell GP x 9
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 9
P-43B Lancer RF x 21

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 1 damaged
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 1 destroyed by flak
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 2 damaged
A-20C Havoc GP: 8 damaged
A-20C Havoc GP: 2 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
2 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
4 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
3 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
2 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
1 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking IJN 14th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade ...
Also attacking IJN 13th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 3
KNIL DB-7B Boston x 8
RAAF Hudson I GP x 6
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 3
A-20C Havoc GP x 8

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 7 damaged
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 1 destroyed by flak
A-20C Havoc GP: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
8 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
6 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg

Also attacking 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade ...
Also attacking 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade ...
Also attacking 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade ...

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Morning Air attack on 21st Draft B Division, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF Wirraway CA-1 x 7

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 3 damaged
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAAF Wirraway CA-1 strafing at 100 feet *

Also attacking 16th Army ...
Also attacking 21st Draft B Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 21st Draft B Division, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF Wirraway CA-1 x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAAF Wirraway CA-1 sweeping at 10000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on 38th Pack B Division, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF Wirraway CA-1 x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAAF Wirraway CA-1 sweeping at 10000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 3
B-25B Mitchell GP x 9
B-25C Mitchell GP x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell GP: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
9 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 12,800 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
A-24 Banshee DB x 3
B-25C Mitchell GP x 3

Allied aircraft losses
A-24 Banshee DB: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-24 Banshee DB releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25B Mitchell GP x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on IJN 14th Construction Battalion, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25B Mitchell GP x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-25B Mitchell GP: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
FAA Sea Hurricane x 6
SBC-4 Helldiver x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBC-4 Helldiver : 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
xAK Sinko Maru
DD Uzuki
xAP Koronado Maru
xAK Yamagiri Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Teiyo Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Shokaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Yamagiri Maru

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 7
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
FAA Sea Hurricane x 6
FAA Martlet II x 2
F4F-3 Wildcat x 4
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
SB2U-3 Vindicator x 4
SBC-4 Helldiver x 19
SBD-2 Dauntless x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Sea Hurricane : 3 destroyed
FAA Martlet II: 1 destroyed
SBC-4 Helldiver : 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
xAK Kogyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Minegumo
DD Yukikaze
CL Tenryu
DD Tanikaze
DD Asashio, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2U-3 Vindicator bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
1st Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Junyo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Akagi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Soryu-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Shokaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Zuikaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Zuiho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Nisshin-1 Chutai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-3A Wildcat x 6
F4F-3 Wildcat x 3
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4
SBD-3 Dauntless x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3A Wildcat: 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless : 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
AP Tango Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Dairen Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Junyo-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Raid is overhead
Akagi-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Raid is overhead
Soryu-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Raid is overhead
Shokaku-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Raid is overhead
Zuiho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Raid is overhead
Nisshin-1 Chutai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Manado [Celebes] at 76,100

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete FF x 1

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless : 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 2
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Mikuma-2 with F1M2 Pete FF (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
DD Asashio
DD Minegumo

Allied Ships
SS Argonaut, hits 2

SS Argonaut is located by DD Asashio
DD Minegumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Minegumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
xAP Takatiho Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Argonaut

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)

xAP Takatiho Maru is sighted by SS Argonaut
SS Argonaut launches 4 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
DD Minazuki

Allied Ships
SS Argonaut

SS Argonaut launches 4 torpedoes at DD Minazuki
Argonaut bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection

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Sub attack near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Japanese Ships
SS I-24

Allied Ships
YP NEI Zeeman, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

SS I-24 launches 4 torpedoes
Sub escapes detection

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Ground combat at Dambulla [Ceylon] (30,47)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 123070 troops, 2049 guns, 1621 vehicles, Assault Value = 4449

Defending force 59226 troops, 1013 guns, 1594 vehicles, Assault Value = 1849

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 2288

Allied adjusted defense: 2973

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

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
3559 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 316 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 52 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 47 disabled
Guns lost 61 (1 destroyed, 60 disabled)
Vehicles lost 19 (6 destroyed, 13 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1435 casualties reported
Squads: 54 destroyed, 57 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 50 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 13 disabled
Guns lost 64 (9 destroyed, 55 disabled)
Vehicles lost 62 (2 destroyed, 60 disabled)

Assaulting units:
55th Draft B (-RCT) Division
2nd Draft A Courage Division
27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
31st Pack B Furious Division
21st Ind Tank Brigade
52nd Draft B Division
33rd Pack B Division
Imperial Guards Division
16th Pack B Division
5th Semi-Motorizd A Division
18th Pack Type A Division
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
3rd Ind Tank Brigade
25th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade
9th "15cm Gun" Field Artillery Battalion
25th Army
3rd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
9th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
14th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Regiment
IJA 1st Arty Group Brigade
4th Mobile "30cm" Field Artillery Battalion
15th Army
18th Mobile "10cm" Field Artillery Regiment
5th Moblie "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
1st Ind Tank Brigade
3rd Hiko Shidan
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion
Artillery Group Cmd
21st Mobile AA Regiment
12th 9cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
IA 45th Brigade
KNIL 1st Division
IA 2/17 Dogra Battalion
RN 109th Base Force
RAF 224 Group Base Force
BA 45th Recce Regiment
IA 11th Division
BA 2nd Gordons Battalion
IA B Sqn 3 Hussars Regiment
BA 18th Division
IA 9th Division
IA 3rd Cavalry Regiment
ISF 1/1 Ceylon Det
IA 17th Division
RAF 222 Group
BA 6th Heavy AA Regiment
BA 35th Light AA Regiment
BA 48th Light AA Regiment
IA III Corps
BA 85th AT Gun Regiment
BA 23rd AA Bde
BA 3rd Heavy AA Regiment

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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10514 troops, 227 guns, 373 vehicles, Assault Value = 321

Defending force 10809 troops, 104 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 386

Allied adjusted assault: 181

Japanese adjusted defense: 1228

Allied assault odds: 1 to 6 (fort level 2)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
443 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 50 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Assaulting units:
USMC 8th Regimental Combat Team
24th (Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
USMC 7th Regimental Combat Team
USMC 2nd Tank Battalion
2nd USMC Medium Field Artillery Battalion
USMC I Amphib Corps
4th Light Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
Guards Mixed Brigade
IV/66th Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 1st AF Unit

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 02, 42
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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-4
SC CHa-19
SC CHa-12

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin

SS Sculpin is sighted by escort
Sculpin bottoming out ....
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-12 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-57 [Later I-157]

Allied Ships
DD RN Griffin

SS I-57 [Later I-157] is located by DD RN Griffin
I-57 [Later I-157] diving deep ....
DD RN Griffin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Griffin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Griffin attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-57 [Later I-157] eludes DD RN Griffin by diving deep
DD RN Griffin cannot reach attack position over SS I-57 [Later I-157]
DD RN Griffin cannot establish contact with SS I-57 [Later I-157]
DD RN Griffin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Griffin fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Mangola I [nrCeleb] at 75,106

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Myoko
CL Yubari
CL Tatsuta
CL Kiso
CL Tama
DD Fumizuki
DD Oyashio
DD Yugiri
DD Sagiri
DD Shigure

Allied Ships
SS S-47

SS S-47 is sighted by escort
S-47 diving deep ....
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shigure fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 31,45, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
AM W-9, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
AM W-10, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
AM W-11, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
AM W-19, Shell hits 20, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL RN Caledon, Shell hits 2
DD RN Scout
DD RN Fortune
DD RN Hotspur

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 96% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-19 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Hotspur engages AM W-19 at 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-10 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages AM W-19 at 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-19 at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on AM W-19
AM W-19 sunk by DD RN Hotspur at 2,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages AM W-10 at 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-9 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-9 at 3,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-10 at 3,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages AM W-9 at 3,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages AM W-9 at 3,000 yards
AM W-9 sunk by CL RN Caledon at 3,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages AM W-10 at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-11 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Hotspur engages AM W-11 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages AM W-11 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages AM W-11 at 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-11 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Hotspur engages AM W-10 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages AM W-10 at 2,000 yards
AM W-11 sunk by DD RN Scout at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on AM W-10
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-10 at 2,000 yards
AM W-10 sunk by CL RN Caledon at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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TF 687 encounters mine field at Jaffna [Ceylon] (31,45)

Allied Ships
DD RN Hotspur, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD RN Fortune
DD RN Scout

8 mines cleared

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ASW attack near Palu [Celebes] at 66,99

Japanese Ships
AO Toho Maru
DD Yunagi

Allied Ships
SS RNN KX

SS RNN KX is sighted by escort
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Kendari [Celebes] at 69,107

Japanese Ships
DD Harusame
DD Nenohi
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXI

SS RNN KXI is sighted by escort
RNN KXI bottoming out ....
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenhm IVF NF x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenhm IVF NF: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAF Blenhm IVF NF bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
84th Ind Ftr Chutai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes

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Sub attack near Djailolo Helmahera at 79,100

Japanese Ships
SS I-75 [Later I-175]

Allied Ships
CA RN Cornwall, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Conyngham

SS I-75 [Later I-175] launches 4 torpedoes at CA RN Cornwall
I-75 [Later I-175] diving deep ....
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Sydney [NSW] at 92,170

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
AM RIN Punjab
PG RAN Swan

SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at AM RIN Punjab
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Swan attacking submerged sub ....
PG RAN Swan attacking submerged sub ....
PG RAN Swan is out of ASW ammo
PG RAN Swan is out of ASW ammo
PG RAN Swan is out of ASW ammo
PG RAN Swan is out of ASW ammo
PG RAN Swan is out of ASW ammo
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Naval bombardment of Heng Yang [C China] at 80,53

Japanese Ships
PG Atada PG
PG Saga RGB
PG Ataka RGB

Manpower Center hits 1
Fires 16
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 24
Port fuel hits 1

PG Atada PG firing at 19th Army Group
PG Saga RGB firing at 19th Army Group
PG Ataka RGB firing at Heng Yang [C China]

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ASW attack near Nguiu [Bathurst I] at 78,122

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61

Allied Ships
AM RAN Whyalla
AM RAN Wollongong

SS RO-61 is located by AM RAN Whyalla
AM RAN Wollongong fails to find sub and abandons search
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
AO Erimo

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

AO Erimo is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel launches 4 torpedoes at AO Erimo

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
DMS Hachijo, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TB Kiji
TB Hato
AMC Asaka Maru
DD Akatsuki
DD Ariake

Allied Ships
SS S-41, hits 1

SS S-41 launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Hachijo
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,107

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato
BB Kongo
CA Kinugasa
CA Maya
CL VFN Lamotte-Piquett
CL Abukuma
DD Nowaki
DD Asakaze
DD Kamikaze
DD Kikuzuki
DD Arashio

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIII, hits 1

SS RNN KXIII is sighted by escort
DD Asakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kamikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kamikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kikuzuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Arashio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kikuzuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kikuzuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kikuzuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Kikuzuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Kikuzuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,107

Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku, Torpedo hits 1
CA Myoko
CL Yubari
CL Tatsuta
CL Kiso
CL Tama
CL Nagara
DD Fumizuki
DD Akigumo
DD Yugiri
DD Sagiri
DD Shigure

Allied Ships
SS S-39

SS S-39 launches 4 torpedoes at CV Shokaku
DD Yugiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Palu [Celebes] at 68,97

Japanese Ships
AO Toho Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Yunagi

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVIII

SS RNN KXVIII launches 6 torpedoes at AO Toho Maru
RNN KXVIII diving deep ....
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yunagi is out of ASW ammo
DD Yunagi is out of ASW ammo
DD Yunagi is out of ASW ammo
DD Yunagi is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Kwati [Little And] at 39,54

Japanese Ships
xAK Noto Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS S-38

xAK Noto Maru is sighted by SS S-38
SS S-38 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Noto Maru

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Submarine attack near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 33,45

Japanese Ships
CM Hirashima, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-40

CM Hirashima is sighted by SS S-40
SS S-40 launches 4 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki
CL Sendai
DD Ariake
TB Hato
PB Kinsyo Maru #2
AMC Awata Maru
AMC Asaka Maru
TK Moji Maru
xAP Koronado Maru
xAP Kongo Maru
xAK Wales Maru
xAK Yokohama Maru
TB Kiji

Allied Ships
SS Permit

SS Permit launches 4 torpedoes at DD Akatsuki
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Koepang [D Timor] , at 68,116

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 24

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
LB-30 Liberator GP: 3 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 38

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on ROC 12th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion, at 70,54 , near Cao Bang [Tonkin]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 12 x 15 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 12 x 15 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 12 x 15 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on ROC 12th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion, at 70,54 , near Cao Bang [Tonkin]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 23

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 32,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
MLD Catalina x 3
TBD1s SeaDevastator x 4

Allied aircraft losses
TBD1s SeaDevastator: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
xAP Kamo Maru
xAP Teikyo Maru, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBD1s SeaDevastator launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x MLD Catalina bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 2xMk XI Air DC

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 8
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 47
RAF Manchester B.I x 35
B-17E Fortress GP x 12
LB-30 Liberator GP x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 15
B-17C Fortress RB x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ic Oscar: 4 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 6 damaged
RAF Blenheim IV: 2 destroyed by flak
RAF Manchester B.I: 1 destroyed by flak
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Hie Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CM Ukishima, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Mansei Maru

Japanese ground losses:
220 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 22
Runway hits 88
Port hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 12 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 12 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 12 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 12 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 12 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17C Fortress RB bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 12 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Port Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 32

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr sweeping at 20000 feet
16 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 88 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 15

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr sweeping at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 48 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Swordfish I TB x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Atutasan Maru
xAP Atsuta Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAF Swordfish I TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo

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Morning Air attack on 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 12
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3

Allied aircraft
A-20C Havoc GP x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
A-20C Havoc GP: 5 destroyed
A-20C Havoc GP: 1 destroyed by flak

CAP engaged:
3rd S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
3rd S1 Kokutai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/C with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sidate [NE Celebes] at 75,101

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete FF x 1

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4
SBD-3 Dauntless x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete FF: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless : 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 6
BB Kirishima

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Mikuma-2 with F1M2 Pete FF (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/8th Armoured Regiment, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 21
G4M1 Betty TB x 13
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 14 (1 destroyed, 13 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/9th Armoured Regiment, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 17
G4M1 Betty TB x 23
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Amboina [Ambon] , at 76,109

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 7
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 17
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 15

Allied aircraft
FAA Sea Hurricane x 3
F4F-3 Wildcat x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 3 destroyed
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 destroyed
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Sea Hurricane : 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
SS Trigger, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage
SS Shark, Bomb hits 1
TK UK War Sirdar, Bomb hits 1

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 32
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 100 kg SAP Bomb
7 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 16 x 30 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 16 x 30 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Port Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VF-8 with F4F-3 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
No.800 Sqn FAA with FAA Sea Hurricane (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
No.880 Sqn FAA with FAA Sea Hurricane (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
No.888 Sqn FAA with FAA Sea Hurricane (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-121 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 32,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBD1s SeaDevastator x 3

Allied aircraft losses
TBD1s SeaDevastator: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Teikyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBD1s SeaDevastator launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 12
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 21
RAAF Hudson I GP x 10
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 13
B-25B Mitchell GP x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Beaufort II RTB: 1 damaged
RAAF Hudson I GP: 3 destroyed
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 1 damaged
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 1 destroyed by flak
B-25B Mitchell GP: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
188 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 16 (2 destroyed, 14 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
5 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
10 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
3rd S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
3rd S1 Kokutai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/C with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 62nd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Raiding "Force" Regiment ...
Also attacking IJN 12th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 62nd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Raiding "Force" Regiment ...
Also attacking IJN 12th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd Engineer Construction Regiment ...
Also attacking 2nd Raiding "Force" Regiment ...
Also attacking 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade ...
Also attacking 62nd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Raiding "Force" Regiment ...
Also attacking IJN 12th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd Engineer Construction Regiment ...
Also attacking 2nd Raiding "Force" Regiment ...

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 31,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Swordfish I TB x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Atutasan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Hikawa Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAF Swordfish I TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on Kure 3rd SNLF, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 12
P-43B Lancer RF x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell GP: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-43B Lancer RF: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Kure 3rd SNLF, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell GP: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on IJN 12th Construction Battalion, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25B Mitchell GP x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25B Mitchell GP: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead

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ASW attack near Kendari [Celebes] at 69,107

Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo
CA Myoko
CL Yubari
CL Tatsuta
CL Kiso
CL Tama
CL Yura
DD Fumizuki
DD Kuroshio
DD Yugiri
DD Sagiri
DD Shigure

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXI, hits 1

SS RNN KXI launches 4 torpedoes at DD Akigumo
DD Yugiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure attacking submerged sub ....
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at Rockhampton [QL] (95,152)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 10352 troops, 131 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 423

Defending force 4289 troops, 29 guns, 302 vehicles, Assault Value = 142

Japanese adjusted assault: 163

Allied adjusted defense: 75

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: op mode(-), shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
127 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
625 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 101 destroyed, 30 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (4 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 35 (23 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Units retreated 6

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
IJN 12th Construction Battalion
JAAF 33rd AF Co
62nd Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd SNLF
JNAF 9th Co
3rd Engineer Construction Regiment
2nd Raiding "Force" Regiment
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /1

Defending units:
AIF 2/8th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/6th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/9th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/7th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment
CMF 1st Motorized Brigade

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Ground combat at 70,54 (near Cao Bang [Tonkin])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2174 troops, 20 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 75

Defending force 693 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 25

Japanese adjusted assault: 67

Allied adjusted defense: 13

Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
387 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
Sasebo 8th SNLF

Defending units:
ROC 12th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 02, 42
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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-4
SC CHa-19
SC CHa-12

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin

SS Sculpin is sighted by escort
Sculpin bottoming out ....
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-12 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-57 [Later I-157]

Allied Ships
DD RN Griffin

SS I-57 [Later I-157] is located by DD RN Griffin
I-57 [Later I-157] diving deep ....
DD RN Griffin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Griffin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Griffin attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-57 [Later I-157] eludes DD RN Griffin by diving deep
DD RN Griffin cannot reach attack position over SS I-57 [Later I-157]
DD RN Griffin cannot establish contact with SS I-57 [Later I-157]
DD RN Griffin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Griffin fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Mangola I [nrCeleb] at 75,106

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Myoko
CL Yubari
CL Tatsuta
CL Kiso
CL Tama
DD Fumizuki
DD Oyashio
DD Yugiri
DD Sagiri
DD Shigure

Allied Ships
SS S-47

SS S-47 is sighted by escort
S-47 diving deep ....
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shigure fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 31,45, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
AM W-9, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
AM W-10, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
AM W-11, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
AM W-19, Shell hits 20, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL RN Caledon, Shell hits 2
DD RN Scout
DD RN Fortune
DD RN Hotspur

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 96% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-19 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Hotspur engages AM W-19 at 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-10 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages AM W-19 at 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-19 at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on AM W-19
AM W-19 sunk by DD RN Hotspur at 2,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages AM W-10 at 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-9 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-9 at 3,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-10 at 3,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages AM W-9 at 3,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages AM W-9 at 3,000 yards
AM W-9 sunk by CL RN Caledon at 3,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages AM W-10 at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-11 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Hotspur engages AM W-11 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages AM W-11 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages AM W-11 at 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-11 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Hotspur engages AM W-10 at 2,000 yards
DD RN Fortune engages AM W-10 at 2,000 yards
AM W-11 sunk by DD RN Scout at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on AM W-10
CL RN Caledon engages AM W-10 at 2,000 yards
AM W-10 sunk by CL RN Caledon at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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TF 687 encounters mine field at Jaffna [Ceylon] (31,45)

Allied Ships
DD RN Hotspur, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD RN Fortune
DD RN Scout

8 mines cleared

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ASW attack near Palu [Celebes] at 66,99

Japanese Ships
AO Toho Maru
DD Yunagi

Allied Ships
SS RNN KX

SS RNN KX is sighted by escort
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Kendari [Celebes] at 69,107

Japanese Ships
DD Harusame
DD Nenohi
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXI

SS RNN KXI is sighted by escort
RNN KXI bottoming out ....
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenhm IVF NF x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenhm IVF NF: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAF Blenhm IVF NF bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 40 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
84th Ind Ftr Chutai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes

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Sub attack near Djailolo Helmahera at 79,100

Japanese Ships
SS I-75 [Later I-175]

Allied Ships
CA RN Cornwall, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Conyngham

SS I-75 [Later I-175] launches 4 torpedoes at CA RN Cornwall
I-75 [Later I-175] diving deep ....
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Sydney [NSW] at 92,170

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
AM RIN Punjab
PG RAN Swan

SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at AM RIN Punjab
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Swan attacking submerged sub ....
PG RAN Swan attacking submerged sub ....
PG RAN Swan is out of ASW ammo
PG RAN Swan is out of ASW ammo
PG RAN Swan is out of ASW ammo
PG RAN Swan is out of ASW ammo
PG RAN Swan is out of ASW ammo
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Naval bombardment of Heng Yang [C China] at 80,53

Japanese Ships
PG Atada PG
PG Saga RGB
PG Ataka RGB

Manpower Center hits 1
Fires 16
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 24
Port fuel hits 1

PG Atada PG firing at 19th Army Group
PG Saga RGB firing at 19th Army Group
PG Ataka RGB firing at Heng Yang [C China]

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ASW attack near Nguiu [Bathurst I] at 78,122

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61

Allied Ships
AM RAN Whyalla
AM RAN Wollongong

SS RO-61 is located by AM RAN Whyalla
AM RAN Wollongong fails to find sub and abandons search
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
AO Erimo

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

AO Erimo is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel launches 4 torpedoes at AO Erimo

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
DMS Hachijo, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TB Kiji
TB Hato
AMC Asaka Maru
DD Akatsuki
DD Ariake

Allied Ships
SS S-41, hits 1

SS S-41 launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Hachijo
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,107

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato
BB Kongo
CA Kinugasa
CA Maya
CL VFN Lamotte-Piquett
CL Abukuma
DD Nowaki
DD Asakaze
DD Kamikaze
DD Kikuzuki
DD Arashio

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIII, hits 1

SS RNN KXIII is sighted by escort
DD Asakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kamikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kamikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kikuzuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Arashio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kikuzuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kikuzuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kikuzuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Kikuzuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Kikuzuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,107

Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku, Torpedo hits 1
CA Myoko
CL Yubari
CL Tatsuta
CL Kiso
CL Tama
CL Nagara
DD Fumizuki
DD Akigumo
DD Yugiri
DD Sagiri
DD Shigure

Allied Ships
SS S-39

SS S-39 launches 4 torpedoes at CV Shokaku
DD Yugiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Palu [Celebes] at 68,97

Japanese Ships
AO Toho Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Yunagi

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVIII

SS RNN KXVIII launches 6 torpedoes at AO Toho Maru
RNN KXVIII diving deep ....
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yunagi is out of ASW ammo
DD Yunagi is out of ASW ammo
DD Yunagi is out of ASW ammo
DD Yunagi is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Kwati [Little And] at 39,54

Japanese Ships
xAK Noto Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS S-38

xAK Noto Maru is sighted by SS S-38
SS S-38 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Noto Maru

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Submarine attack near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 33,45

Japanese Ships
CM Hirashima, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-40

CM Hirashima is sighted by SS S-40
SS S-40 launches 4 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki
CL Sendai
DD Ariake
TB Hato
PB Kinsyo Maru #2
AMC Awata Maru
AMC Asaka Maru
TK Moji Maru
xAP Koronado Maru
xAP Kongo Maru
xAK Wales Maru
xAK Yokohama Maru
TB Kiji

Allied Ships
SS Permit

SS Permit launches 4 torpedoes at DD Akatsuki
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Koepang [D Timor] , at 68,116

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 24

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged
LB-30 Liberator GP: 3 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 38

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on ROC 12th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion, at 70,54 , near Cao Bang [Tonkin]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 12 x 15 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 12 x 15 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 12 x 15 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on ROC 12th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion, at 70,54 , near Cao Bang [Tonkin]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 23

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 32,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
MLD Catalina x 3
TBD1s SeaDevastator x 4

Allied aircraft losses
TBD1s SeaDevastator: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
xAP Kamo Maru
xAP Teikyo Maru, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBD1s SeaDevastator launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x MLD Catalina bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 2xMk XI Air DC

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 8
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 47
RAF Manchester B.I x 35
B-17E Fortress GP x 12
LB-30 Liberator GP x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 15
B-17C Fortress RB x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ic Oscar: 4 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 6 damaged
RAF Blenheim IV: 2 destroyed by flak
RAF Manchester B.I: 1 destroyed by flak
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Hie Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CM Ukishima, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Mansei Maru

Japanese ground losses:
220 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 22
Runway hits 88
Port hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 12 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 12 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 12 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 12 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 12 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17C Fortress RB bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 12 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Port Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 32

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr sweeping at 20000 feet
16 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 88 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 15

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr sweeping at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 48 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Swordfish I TB x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Atutasan Maru
xAP Atsuta Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAF Swordfish I TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo

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Morning Air attack on 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 12
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3

Allied aircraft
A-20C Havoc GP x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
A-20C Havoc GP: 5 destroyed
A-20C Havoc GP: 1 destroyed by flak

CAP engaged:
3rd S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
3rd S1 Kokutai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/C with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sidate [NE Celebes] at 75,101

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete FF x 1

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4
SBD-3 Dauntless x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete FF: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless : 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 6
BB Kirishima

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Mikuma-2 with F1M2 Pete FF (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/8th Armoured Regiment, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 21
G4M1 Betty TB x 13
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 14 (1 destroyed, 13 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/9th Armoured Regiment, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 17
G4M1 Betty TB x 23
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Amboina [Ambon] , at 76,109

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 7
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 17
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 15

Allied aircraft
FAA Sea Hurricane x 3
F4F-3 Wildcat x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 3 destroyed
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 destroyed
Ki-49 Ia Helen : 1 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Sea Hurricane : 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
SS Trigger, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage
SS Shark, Bomb hits 1
TK UK War Sirdar, Bomb hits 1

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 32
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 20 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 100 kg SAP Bomb
7 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 16 x 30 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 16 x 30 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Port Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VF-8 with F4F-3 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
No.800 Sqn FAA with FAA Sea Hurricane (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
No.880 Sqn FAA with FAA Sea Hurricane (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
No.888 Sqn FAA with FAA Sea Hurricane (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-121 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 32,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBD1s SeaDevastator x 3

Allied aircraft losses
TBD1s SeaDevastator: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Teikyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBD1s SeaDevastator launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 12
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 21
RAAF Hudson I GP x 10
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 13
B-25B Mitchell GP x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Beaufort II RTB: 1 damaged
RAAF Hudson I GP: 3 destroyed
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 1 damaged
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 1 destroyed by flak
B-25B Mitchell GP: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
188 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 16 (2 destroyed, 14 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
5 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
10 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
3rd S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
3rd S1 Kokutai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/C with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 62nd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Raiding "Force" Regiment ...
Also attacking IJN 12th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 62nd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Raiding "Force" Regiment ...
Also attacking IJN 12th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd Engineer Construction Regiment ...
Also attacking 2nd Raiding "Force" Regiment ...
Also attacking 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade ...
Also attacking 62nd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Raiding "Force" Regiment ...
Also attacking IJN 12th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd Engineer Construction Regiment ...
Also attacking 2nd Raiding "Force" Regiment ...

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 31,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Swordfish I TB x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Atutasan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Hikawa Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAF Swordfish I TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on Kure 3rd SNLF, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 12
P-43B Lancer RF x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell GP: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-43B Lancer RF: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on Kure 3rd SNLF, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell GP: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on IJN 12th Construction Battalion, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25B Mitchell GP x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25B Mitchell GP: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead

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ASW attack near Kendari [Celebes] at 69,107

Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo
CA Myoko
CL Yubari
CL Tatsuta
CL Kiso
CL Tama
CL Yura
DD Fumizuki
DD Kuroshio
DD Yugiri
DD Sagiri
DD Shigure

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXI, hits 1

SS RNN KXI launches 4 torpedoes at DD Akigumo
DD Yugiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shigure attacking submerged sub ....
DD Shigure fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at Rockhampton [QL] (95,152)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 10352 troops, 131 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 423

Defending force 4289 troops, 29 guns, 302 vehicles, Assault Value = 142

Japanese adjusted assault: 163

Allied adjusted defense: 75

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: op mode(-), shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
127 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
625 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 101 destroyed, 30 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (4 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 35 (23 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Units retreated 6

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
IJN 12th Construction Battalion
JAAF 33rd AF Co
62nd Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd SNLF
JNAF 9th Co
3rd Engineer Construction Regiment
2nd Raiding "Force" Regiment
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /1

Defending units:
AIF 2/8th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/6th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/9th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/7th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment
CMF 1st Motorized Brigade

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Ground combat at 70,54 (near Cao Bang [Tonkin])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2174 troops, 20 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 75

Defending force 693 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 25

Japanese adjusted assault: 67

Allied adjusted defense: 13

Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
387 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
Sasebo 8th SNLF

Defending units:
ROC 12th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion

Posted: **Thu Dec 25, 2014 3:05 am**

Yesterday, Shokaku took a torpedo from an Allied submarine. Today, a Japanese submarine got payback, putting two fish into Idaho.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 03, 42
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ASW attack near Yokohama & Yokosuka at 114,62

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-24

Allied Ships
SS Perch

SS Perch is located by SC CHa-24
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
TB Minekaze
TB Hokaze
TB Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Grouper

SS Grouper is sighted by escort
Grouper bottoming out ....
TB Hokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Trincomalee [Cel] at 32,47, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
AP Hikawa Maru, Shell hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CL RN Caledon
DD RN Scout

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 89% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 89% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AP Hikawa Maru at 2,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AP Hikawa Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AP Hikawa Maru at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CL RN Caledon engages AP Hikawa Maru at 6,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages AP Hikawa Maru at 6,000 yards
DD RN Scout engages AP Hikawa Maru at 6,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...

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ASW attack near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 106,127

Japanese Ships
PB Fukui Maru
xAK Aden Maru
xAKL Misaki Maru
xAKL Saiho Maru
xAKL Shun Yuan
xAKL Korei Maru
xAKL Kosho Maru
xAKL Anbo Maru
PB Ikuta Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-46

SS S-46 launches 4 torpedoes at PB Fukui Maru
S-46 diving deep ....
PB Ikuta Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ikuta Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ikuta Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ikuta Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ikuta Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
CL Katori, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AM W-4

Allied Ships
SS S-41

SS S-41 launches 4 torpedoes at CL Katori
S-41 bottoming out ....
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Singaraja [Bali] at 59,107, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Harusame
DD Yudachi
DD Umikaze
DD Nenohi

Allied Ships
PT-31
PT-32, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-33
PT-34
PT-35
PT-41
PT Q-111
PT Q-112
PT Q-113

Improved night sighting under 89% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 89% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Leiva H. gains tactical advantage
DD Harusame engages PT Q-113 at 12,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT Q-113 at 12,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PT-31 at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PT Q-113 at 9,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PT-33 at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages PT Q-113 at 8,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT Q-111 at 8,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT-35 at 8,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT-33 at 8,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PT-32 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PT Q-113 at 4,000 yards
PT Q-112 engages DD Yudachi at 4,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PT Q-113 at 4,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages PT-34 at 4,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages PT-32 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages PT-41 at 5,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PT Q-112 at 5,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PT Q-113 at 5,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages PT-34 at 5,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages PT-33 at 5,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages PT-31 at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages PT-41 at 8,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages PT-35 at 8,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages PT-34 at 8,000 yards
PT-32 sunk by DD Umikaze at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages PT Q-113 at 10,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages PT Q-111 at 10,000 yards
DD Nenohi engages PT-35 at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Submarine attack near Nguiu [Bathurst I] at 77,123

Japanese Ships
SS RO-68

Allied Ships
xAK UK Yoma, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

xAK UK Yoma is sighted by SS RO-68
SS RO-68 launches 4 torpedoes

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Sub attack near Taberfane [Pearls] at 82,118

Japanese Ships
SS I-21

Allied Ships
BB Idaho, Torpedo hits 2
DD Litchfield

SS I-21 launches 6 torpedoes at BB Idaho
I-21 bottoming out ....
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield attacking submerged sub ....
DD Litchfield attacking submerged sub ....
DD Litchfield cannot establish contact with SS I-21
SS I-21 eludes ASW attack from DD Litchfield
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Mangola I [nrCeleb] at 75,106

Japanese Ships
DD Murasame
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
SS S-47

SS S-47 is located by DD Murasame
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Mangola I [nrCeleb] at 75,106

Japanese Ships
DD Kawakaze
DD Murasame

Allied Ships
SS S-47

SS S-47 is sighted by escort
S-47 diving deep ....
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame attacking submerged sub ....
DD Murasame is out of ASW ammo
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame attacking submerged sub ....
DD Murasame is out of ASW ammo
DD Murasame is out of ASW ammo
DD Murasame is out of ASW ammo
DD Murasame is out of ASW ammo
DD Murasame is out of ASW ammo
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 74,99

Japanese Ships
DD Samidare

Allied Ships
SS RNN KIX

SS RNN KIX is located by DD Samidare
RNN KIX diving deep ....
DD Samidare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Samidare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Samidare attacking submerged sub ....
DD Samidare is out of ASW ammo
DD Samidare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Samidare attacking submerged sub ....
DD Samidare is out of ASW ammo
DD Samidare is out of ASW ammo
DD Samidare is out of ASW ammo
DD Samidare is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Nakadori [Whaleing] at 101,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL IMM Dairen 201

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL IMM Dairen 201 is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark attacking on the surface

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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima [W Is] at 100,59

Japanese Ships
xAK Nanrei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Trusty

xAK Nanrei Maru is sighted by SS Trusty
SS Trusty launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Nanrei Maru

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
xAK Nissyu Maru, Shell hits 6, heavy fires

Allied Ships
SS Permit

xAK Nissyu Maru is sighted by SS Permit
SS Permit attacking on the surface
SS Permit low on gun ammo, Hurst, A.M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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Sub attack near Taberfane [Pearls] at 81,117

Japanese Ships
SS I-21

Allied Ships
CLAA Atlanta CL-51
DD Litchfield

SS I-21 launches 6 torpedoes at CLAA Atlanta CL-51
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Kuroshima [Beef] at 98,61

Japanese Ships
xAK Hokkai Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pike

xAK Hokkai Maru is sighted by SS Pike
SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Nagato Maru

Allied Ships
SS Grouper

xAK Nagato Maru is sighted by SS Grouper
SS Grouper launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Nagato Maru

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Submarine attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Tensin Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

xAK Tensin Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Tensin Maru

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ASW attack near Nguiu [Bathurst I] at 77,123

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61

Allied Ships
ML RN No. 310

SS RO-61 is sighted by escort
RO-61 bottoming out ....
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML RN No. 310 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
AMC Awata Maru
AMC Asaka Maru
TK Moji Maru
xAP Koronado Maru
xAP Kongo Maru
xAK Yokohama Maru
xAKL Fukuyo Maru
xAKL Hachirogata Maru
xAKL Miyako Maru
TB Kiji
TB Hato

Allied Ships
SS S-44

SS S-44 is sighted by escort
S-44 bottoming out ....
TB Kiji attacking submerged sub ....
TB Hato fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Amami Oshima [F] at 98,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Kinrei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pike

xAK Kinrei Maru is sighted by SS Pike
SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Sydney [NSW] at 91,167

Japanese Ships
SS I-17

Allied Ships
DD Lamson
DD Gwin

SS I-17 is located by DD Lamson
DD Gwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Naval bombardment of Heng Yang [C China] at 80,53

Japanese Ships
CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai
CL IJN/RGC P'ing Hai

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Manpower Center hits 1
Fires 87
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15
Port hits 1

CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai firing at Heng Yang [C China]
CL IJN/RGC P'ing Hai firing at Heng Yang [C China]

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Naval bombardment of Heng Yang [C China] at 80,53

Japanese Ships
CA Idzumo CA
CA Iwate CA

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Manpower Center hits 2
Resource Mine/Stn hits 1
Fires 327
Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 18
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2

CA Idzumo CA firing at Heng Yang [C China]
CA Iwate CA firing at Heng Yang [C China]

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Morning Air attack on KNIL 4th Coastal Gun Battalion, at 76,109 (Amboina [Ambon])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking RNN & MLD Fleet HQ ...
Also attacking KNIL 4th Coastal Gun Battalion ...

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Morning Air attack on ROC 12th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion, at 71,54 , near Bose [S China]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 12 x 15 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 12 x 15 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 12 x 15 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on ROC 12th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion, at 71,54 , near Bose [S China]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 11

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 100 feet *

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Heng Yang [C China] at 80,53

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 4
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer x 12
CAF Henschel HS 123 x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai
CA Idzumo CA, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL IJN/RGC P'ing Hai, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Iwate CA

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x CAF Henschel HS 123 bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x CAF Henschel HS 123 bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 19
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 32
RAF Manchester B.I x 10
B-17E Fortress GP x 7
LB-30 Liberator GP x 5
P-40E Warhawk x 11

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 15 damaged
RAF Blenheim IV: 3 destroyed by flak
RAF Manchester B.I: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Atsuta Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Mansei Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
AP Hie Maru, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Kiko Maru, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11
Port hits 20
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 12 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
12 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Port Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Port Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 12 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 12 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 56 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Manchester B.I x 22

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Manchester B.I: 5 damaged
RAF Manchester B.I: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
xAP Atsuta Maru, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Port hits 13
Port supply hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 12 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 12 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
8 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 12 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Afternoon Air attack on CMF 1st Motorized Brigade, at 94,153 , near Rockhampton [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 31

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on CMF 1st Motorized Brigade, at 94,153 , near Rockhampton [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Heng Yang [C China] at 80,53

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 4
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer x 12
CAF Henschel HS 123 x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Idzumo CA, Bomb hits 1
CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai
CA Iwate CA, Bomb hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x CAF Henschel HS 123 bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x CAF Henschel HS 123 bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,157 (Maryborough [QL])

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF Wirraway CA-1 x 10
P-400 Airacobra x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 3
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 1

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 5 damaged
RAAF Wirraway CA-1: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAAF Wirraway CA-1 bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on JAAF 33rd AF Co , at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Beaufort II RTB: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
5 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

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Submarine attack near Nagasaki & Sasebo at 101,59

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Chosen 116

Allied Ships
SS Trusty

xAKL JMM Chosen 116 is sighted by SS Trusty
SS Trusty attacking xAKL JMM Chosen 116 on the surface

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Naval bombardment of Heng Yang [C China] at 80,53

Japanese Ships
CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai

CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai firing at 19th Army Group

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
DD Samidare

Allied Ships
SS S-44

SS S-44 is located by DD Samidare
S-44 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
AMC Awata Maru
AMC Asaka Maru
TK Moji Maru
xAP Koronado Maru
xAP Kongo Maru
xAK Yokohama Maru
xAKL Fukuyo Maru
xAKL Hachirogata Maru
xAKL Miyako Maru
TB Hato

Allied Ships
SS S-44

SS S-44 is sighted by escort
S-44 bottoming out ....
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at Maryborough [QL] (96,157)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 59330 troops, 991 guns, 1454 vehicles, Assault Value = 1754

Defending force 380 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 1718

Japanese adjusted defense: 3

Allied assault odds: 572 to 1 (fort level 2)

Allied forces CAPTURE Maryborough [QL] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
336 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 17 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 21 (21 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
CMF 4th Cav Brigade
CMF 3rd Division
25th Infantry Division
CMF 30th (-49 Bn) Brigade
CMF 1st Division
CMF 5th Division
AIF 2/4th Armoured Regiment
24th Infantry/A Division
24th Infantry/B Division
CMF 2nd Division
24th Infantry/C Division
RAA 2/16th Field Regiment
96th Coast AA Regiment
208th Coast AA Regiment
205th Light Field Artillery Battalion
RAA 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
AIF 108th AT Regiment
147th Light Field Artillery Regiment
Australia Command
RAA 2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
197th Coast AA Regiment
RAA 21/22 Field Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
48th Draft Field AA Battalion

Posted: **Sun Dec 28, 2014 4:45 pm**

The opposing carrier forces and their escorts, damaged and ammunition
depleted, and badly in need of aircraft replacements, withdrew on Darwin
and Singapore respectively. But neither side has given up the fight.
Surface forces with less damage or newly arrived in the Eastern NEI
began to surge forward - no less than two Japanese invasion groups -
one spotted on the fifth only two hexes from Balikpapan - and four
Allied surface forces - one spotted on the fifth only six hexes from
Manado - are headed toward their enemies.

On Ceylon, IJA is attempting an "end run" around the difficult
mountains at Dumbala, walking overland to the coastal plain NE of
Columbo - where its sheer size might win the day. Allied air
power is trying to grind it down as happened to 16th Army in
Australia. But this time there are more than two armies in the
contest!

In China, IJA is trying to force the "center" near Changsha -
again unsuccessfully - and the "South" - where it has
managed to get ten units across the river barrier flanking
Nanning.

In Australia, IJA is trying to defend its LOC - so far with
marginal success - as it withdraws to Cairns - where it is
already loading to evacuate. But this, and incoming transport
groups, appear in today's Allied search reports. Tomorrow
there should be a battle between these and Allied warships
in their area - diverted from their intended role as reinforcements
for the NEI area.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 04, 42
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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-24

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin

SS Sculpin is located by SC CHa-24
Sculpin bottoming out ....
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-24
SC CHa-16

Allied Ships
SS Pollack

SS Pollack is located by SC CHa-24
Pollack bottoming out ....
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Nagasaki & Sasebo at 101,59

Japanese Ships
xAK Meisan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Trusty

xAK Meisan Maru is sighted by SS Trusty
SS Trusty launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Meisan Maru

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 27
SC Ch 26

Allied Ships
SS Pollack, hits 1

SS Pollack is located by SC Ch 27
Pollack bottoming out ....
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 26 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 26 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch 26 is out of ASW ammo
SC Ch 26 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch 26 is out of ASW ammo
SC Ch 26 is out of ASW ammo
SC Ch 26 is out of ASW ammo
SC Ch 26 is out of ASW ammo
SC Ch 26 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 26 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 27

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

SS Tarpon is sighted by escort
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 10
SC Ch 23
SC Ch 22

Allied Ships
SS Grouper

SS Grouper is located by SC Ch 10
SC Ch 23 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 22 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 22 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 22 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 22 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 22 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Sydney [NSW] at 91,167

Japanese Ships
SS I-17

Allied Ships
AM RAN Cessnock, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PG RAN Swan

SS I-17 launches 1 torpedoes at AM RAN Cessnock
I-17 bottoming out ....
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Sydney [NSW] at 91,168

Japanese Ships
SS RO-34

Allied Ships
xAK AUS Momba, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

xAK AUS Momba is sighted by SS RO-34
SS RO-34 attacking on the surface

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ASW attack near Soerabaja [Java] at 56,103

Japanese Ships
DD Nenohi

Allied Ships
SS RNN O16

SS RNN O16 is sighted by escort
RNN O16 bottoming out ....
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Nenohi is out of ASW ammo
DD Nenohi is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Kosei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Grouper

xAK Kosei Maru is sighted by SS Grouper
SS Grouper attacking on the surface
Duke, C.E. decides to submerge SS Grouper due to damage

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ASW attack near Nguiu [Bathurst I] at 77,123

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61

Allied Ships
CL RN Enterprise
CL RNZN Leander
DMS Perry
DD Fox
DD Monssen

SS RO-61 is sighted by escort
RO-61 bottoming out ....
DD Fox fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Monssen fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monssen fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monssen fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monssen fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monssen fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Nguiu [Bathurst I] at 77,123

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61

Allied Ships
CL RN Enterprise
CL RNZN Leander
DMS Perry
DD Fox
DD Monssen

SS RO-61 is sighted by escort
DD Fox fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Monssen fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monssen fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monssen fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monssen fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monssen fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monssen fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Oki Shoto [N Is] at 107,54

Japanese Ships
xAKL Shuko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL Shuko Maru is sighted by SS Shark
Captain of SS Shark elects not to launch torpedoes at this target

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
xAK Teikin Maru, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-44

xAK Teikin Maru is sighted by SS S-44
SS S-44 attacking on the surface
SS S-44 low on gun ammo, Moore, J.R. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
xAK Teikin Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon

xAK Teikin Maru is sighted by SS Sturgeon
SS Sturgeon launches 4 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
xAK Teikin Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS RNN KIX

xAK Teikin Maru is sighted by SS RNN KIX
SS RNN KIX fails to launch torpedoes due to mechanical problems

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
xAP Huzi Maru
xAK Nanrei Maru
PB Tokotsu Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-44

SS S-44 is sighted by escort
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tokotsu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
xAK Teikin Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-44

xAK Teikin Maru is sighted by SS S-44
SS S-44 launches 4 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near Masan [Chosen] at 101,55

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kyo Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS Trusty

xAKL Kyo Maru #5 is sighted by SS Trusty
SS Trusty attacking xAKL Kyo Maru #5 on the surface

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ASW attack near Mangola I [nrCeleb] at 75,103

Japanese Ships
DMS Kunashiri

Allied Ships
SS S-41

SS S-41 is sighted by escort
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Kangean Is [Teak] at 59,103

Japanese Ships
DD Nenohi

Allied Ships
SS Sealion

SS Sealion launches 4 torpedoes at DD Nenohi
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Sydney [NSW] at 91,167

Japanese Ships
SS I-17

Allied Ships
AM RAN Kalgoorlie
AM RAN Townsville
AM RAN Echuca

Captain of SS I-17 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
I-17 bottoming out ....
AM RAN Townsville fails to find sub and abandons search
AM RAN Echuca fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Echuca fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Echuca fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Echuca fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Echuca fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Deboyne I [Louis] at 103,134, Range 18,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Koei Maru
PB Kohuku Maru
PB Shotoku Maru
PB Takuna Maru #7
xAKL Daigen Maru
xAKL Daiten Maru
xAKL Ganges Maru
xAKL Ujigawa Maru
xAKL Kaijo Maru #2
xAKL Momoyama Maru
xAKL Kyuei Maru
xAKL Tenposan Maru
xAKL Kanaiyama Maru
xAKL Ronsan Maru
xAKL JMM Formosa 104

Allied Ships
xAP Talisay USAT
xAP RN Empire Star

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat

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Sub attack near Ternate [Cloves] at 77,101

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsukaze
DD Ayanami
DD Akatsuki

Allied Ships
SS S-47

SS S-47 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Hatsukaze
S-47 diving deep ....
DD Ayanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Akatsuki is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Bandjermasin [Bor] at 58,100

Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asakaze

Allied Ships
SS RNN O16

SS RNN O16 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Shiratsuyu
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
TB HTMS Rayong

Allied Ships
SS Sargo

SS Sargo is sighted by escort
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
TB Sumire
LST Koryu M Later SS-1
xAK Kano Maru
E Karukaya
E Asagao

Allied Ships
SS Sargo

SS Sargo is sighted by escort
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Asagao fails to find sub and abandons search
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Kai Is at 80,115

Japanese Ships
SS I-19

Allied Ships
CL RN Glasgow, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DD RN Panther

SS I-19 launches 6 torpedoes at CL RN Glasgow
DD RN Panther fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Panther fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Panther fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Panther fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Panther fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
DMS Kunashiri

Allied Ships
SS RNN KIX

SS RNN KIX is sighted by escort
RNN KIX bottoming out ....
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu
DD Yugure

Allied Ships
SS RNN KIX, hits 2

SS RNN KIX launches 2 torpedoes at CL Isuzu
RNN KIX bottoming out ....
DD Yugure attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yugure is out of ASW ammo
DD Yugure is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsukaze
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
SS RNN KIX, hits 1

SS RNN KIX is sighted by escort
RNN KIX bottoming out ....
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
AK Kyushu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXII

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

AK Kyushu Maru is sighted by SS RNN KXII
SS RNN KXII launches 4 torpedoes at AK Kyushu Maru

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
xAK Aobasan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Stingray

xAK Aobasan Maru is sighted by SS Stingray
SS Stingray launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Aobasan Maru

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
xAK Aobasan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon

SS Sturgeon is sighted by xAK Aobasan Maru
SS Sturgeon launches 3 torpedoes at xAK Aobasan Maru

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
AK Kyushu Maru, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-44

AK Kyushu Maru is sighted by SS S-44
SS S-44 launches 4 torpedoes

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Morning Air attack on Rockhampton [QL] , at 95,152

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-27a/b Nate: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet *

CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
244th Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Rockhampton [QL] , at 95,152

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 17

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 25
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 36
G4M1 Betty TB x 50

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 23 (1 destroyed, 22 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
18 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
32 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment ...
Also attacking CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion ...
Also attacking AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment ...
Also attacking CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion ...
Also attacking AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment ...
Also attacking CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion ...
Also attacking AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment ...
Also attacking CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion ...
Also attacking AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment ...
Also attacking CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion ...
Also attacking AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on Koepang [D Timor] , at 68,116

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 19

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 3 damaged
LB-30 Liberator GP: 2 damaged
LB-30 Liberator GP: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Dili [P Timor] , at 71,115

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 18

Allied aircraft
KNIL CW-21B Demon x 1
KNIL 75A-7 Hawk x 1
KNIL Huricane IIb x 1
KNIL P-40E Warhawk x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
KNIL 3-VI.G.V with KNIL P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 3e-1-VI.G.V with KNIL Huricane IIb (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 1-Vl.G.IV with KNIL CW-21B Demon (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 2e-1-VI.G.V with KNIL 75A-7 Hawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on AIF 2/7th Armoured Regiment, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
KNIL DB-7B Boston x 6

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 2 damaged
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 2 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
A-20C Havoc GP x 8

Allied aircraft losses
A-20C Havoc GP: 5 damaged
A-20C Havoc GP: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson I GP x 6
B-25C Mitchell GP x 12

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell GP: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 62nd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade ...
Also attacking 62nd Naval Guard Unit ...

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Manchester B.I x 36
B-17E Fortress GP x 7
LB-30 Liberator GP x 5

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Manchester B.I: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Port hits 32
Port supply hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 12 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 12 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
12 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 12 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 12 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
11 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 12 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Manchester B.I x 8

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Manchester B.I: 1 damaged
RAF Manchester B.I: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Port hits 4
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 12 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 10th Ind Mixed Regimental Combat Team, at 96,156 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25B Mitchell GP x 9
B-25C Mitchell GP x 8
P-39D Airacobra x 14
P-400 Airacobra x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Kure 3rd SNLF, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
A-20C Havoc GP x 13
P-43B Lancer RF x 23

Allied aircraft losses
A-20C Havoc GP: 6 damaged
A-20C Havoc GP: 3 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Rockhampton [QL] , at 95,152

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 8

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Rockhampton [QL] , at 95,152

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-43/RP-43 Lancer x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-43/RP-43 Lancer sweeping at 15000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Rockhampton [QL] , at 95,152

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 15

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 15000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Rockhampton [QL] , at 95,152

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet *

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Magwe [Oil,C Burma] at 57,47

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Vildebeest TB x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK Shoyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x RAF Vildebeest TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo

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ASW attack near Kalikan [NE Chita] at 76,105

Japanese Ships
DD Mochizuki
DD Uzuki
DD Wakaba
DD Kawakaze
DD Yukikaze
TB Yanagi
TB Tsuta
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
SS S-39

SS S-39 is sighted by escort
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
PB Sento Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-44

SS S-44 is sighted by escort
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sento Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ground combat at Rockhampton [QL] (95,152)

Japanese Shock attack
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 05, 42
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ASW attack near Batjan Is [Pearls] at 76,104

Japanese Ships
TB Tsuta
DD Mochizuki
DD Uzuki
DD Wakaba
DD Kawakaze
DD Yukikaze
TB Yanagi
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
SS Dolphin

SS Dolphin launches 4 torpedoes at TB Tsuta
Dolphin diving deep ....
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
AS Chogei, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-18

AS Chogei is sighted by SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Ternate [Cloves] at 76,103

Japanese Ships
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Mochizuki
DD Uzuki
DD Wakaba
DD Yukikaze
TB Yanagi
TB Tsuta
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
SS S-39

SS S-39 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Tokitsukaze
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Darwin [N Terr] at 74,122

Japanese Ships
SS I-32

Allied Ships
DD Hull

DD Hull is sighted by SS I-32
SS I-32 launches 2 torpedoes

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Sub attack near Daruba [Morotai] at 80,99

Japanese Ships
xAK Zyuyo Maru
PB Shoei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Triton

SS Triton launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Zyuyo Maru
PB Shoei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shoei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shoei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shoei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shoei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
AS Chogei, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-18

AS Chogei is sighted by SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes

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Sub attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 29,46

Japanese Ships
SS I-9

Allied Ships
BB RN Revenge, Torpedo hits 1
DD RN Arrow

SS I-9 launches 6 torpedoes at BB RN Revenge
DD RN Arrow fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Arrow fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Arrow fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Arrow fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Arrow fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Daruba [Morotai] at 80,99

Japanese Ships
PB Shoei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Triton

SS Triton is sighted by escort
PB Shoei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shoei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shoei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shoei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shoei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon

SS Sturgeon is sighted by escort
Sturgeon bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection

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Submarine attack near Tepa [Babar I] at 77,118

Japanese Ships
SS I-27

Allied Ships
TK UK War Sirdar

TK UK War Sirdar is sighted by SS I-27
SS I-27 launches 6 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near Nguiu [Bathurst I] at 77,123

Japanese Ships
SS RO-68

Allied Ships
CL RNN Tromp, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

CL RNN Tromp is sighted by SS RO-68
SS RO-68 launches 6 torpedoes at CL RNN Tromp

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Submarine attack near Palm I [E Aus] at 92,143

Japanese Ships
xAK Tamon Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-43

xAK Tamon Maru is sighted by SS S-43
SS S-43 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Tamon Maru

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Submarine attack near Palm I [E Aus] at 92,143

Japanese Ships
xAK Toa Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-45

xAK Toa Maru is sighted by SS S-45
SS S-45 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Toa Maru

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Submarine attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Sanura Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pollack

xAK Sanura Maru is sighted by SS Pollack
SS Pollack launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Sanura Maru

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Submarine attack near Darwin [N Terr] at 75,123

Allied Ships
DD Hull

SS I-7 is located by DD Hull

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato
BB Kongo
CA Chokai
DD Nowaki
DD Isokaze
DD Kagero

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXII, hits 1

SS RNN KXII is sighted by escort
DD Nowaki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Isokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato
CA Mikuma
CA Chikuma
DD Nowaki
DD Isokaze
DD Kagero

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon

SS Sturgeon is sighted by escort
Sturgeon bottoming out ....
DD Nowaki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Isokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Tsushima [Fish] at 103,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL Hotsukawa Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL Hotsukawa Maru is sighted by SS Shark
Captain of SS Shark elects not to launch torpedoes at this target

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TF 393 encounters mine field at Kwati [Little And] (44,59)

Allied Ships
SS Salmon, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
DMS Ishigaki, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
APD Shimakaze
xAP Koronado Maru
xAP Ukishima Maru
xAKL JMM Formosa 108
xAKL Katsura Maru
xAKL Fukuyo Maru
xAKL Hachirogata Maru
xAKL Miyako Maru
xAKL Ryuto Maru
xAKL Katsuragisan Maru
DMS Kunashiri

Allied Ships
SS S-18

SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Ishigaki
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Kunashiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Dili [P Timor] , at 71,115

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 17

Allied aircraft
KNIL CW-21B Demon x 1
KNIL 75A-7 Hawk x 1
KNIL Huricane IIb x 1
KNIL P-40E Warhawk x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet *
City Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
10 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
KNIL 3-VI.G.V with KNIL P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 3e-1-VI.G.V with KNIL Huricane IIb (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 1-Vl.G.IV with KNIL CW-21B Demon (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
KNIL 2e-1-VI.G.V with KNIL 75A-7 Hawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on ROC 10th Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 35
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 12
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 22
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 5
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 25

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
287 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 29 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
12 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking ROC 35th Heavy Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 37th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 10th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 35th Heavy Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 37th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 10th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 37th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 10th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 35th Heavy Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 37th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 10th Corps ...

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Morning Air attack on ROC 71st Division, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 32
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 11
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
110 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
11 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking ROC 87th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 71st Division ...
Also attacking ROC 87th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 71st Division ...
Also attacking ROC 87th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 71st Division ...
Also attacking ROC 87th Corps ...

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Morning Air attack on CMF 1st Motorized Brigade, at 94,153 , near Rockhampton [QL]

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on ROC 86th Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
Ki-27a/b Nate x 19
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 3
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 12
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
12 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on ROC 45th Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 39
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 19
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 45th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 45th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...

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Morning Air attack on 10th Occ Gar Unit Regiment, at 30,46 , near Dambulla [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 7
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 9
RAF Manchester B.I x 23
B-17E Fortress GP x 6
LB-30 Liberator GP x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 2 damaged
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed by flak
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 damaged
RAF Manchester B.I: 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 15th Assault Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 3rd Ind Tank Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd Hiko Shidan ...
Also attacking 10th Occ Gar Unit Regiment ...
Also attacking 3rd Hiko Shidan ...
Also attacking 10th Occ Gar Unit Regiment ...
Also attacking 3rd Hiko Shidan ...
Also attacking 10th Occ Gar Unit Regiment ...
Also attacking 3rd Hiko Shidan ...
Also attacking 15th Assault Engineer Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Hiko Shidan , at 30,46 , near Dambulla [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 52
P-40E Warhawk x 4

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 3 damaged
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 2 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
14 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
2 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
2 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 3rd Ind Tank Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd Hiko Shidan ...

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Hiko Shidan , at 30,46 , near Dambulla [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 3
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 3
RAF Manchester B.I x 3
LB-30 Liberator GP x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 10th Occ Gar Unit Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Hiko Shidan , at 30,46 , near Dambulla [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 10

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 21st Ind Tank Brigade, at 30,46 , near Dambulla [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Manchester B.I x 10

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Manchester B.I: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Hiko Shidan , at 30,46 , near Dambulla [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Manchester B.I x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 3rd Ind Tank Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd Hiko Shidan ...

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Ind Tank Brigade, at 30,46 , near Dambulla [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 14

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Hiko Shidan , at 30,46 , near Dambulla [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 14

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 damaged
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Hiko Shidan , at 30,46 , near Dambulla [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Kwati [Little And] , at 44,59

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 30

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Shiranui, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo
DD Akigumo

Allied Ships
SS S-18, hits 1

SS S-18 is sighted by escort
S-18 bottoming out ....
DD Akigumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akigumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akigumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akigumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akigumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Nguiu [Bathurst I] at 77,123

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61, hits 1

Allied Ships
AM RAN Warrnambool
AM RAN Ballarat
AM RAN Whyalla

SS RO-61 is located by AM RAN Warrnambool
AM RAN Whyalla attacking submerged sub ....
AM RAN Whyalla loses contact with SS RO-61
SS RO-61 eludes AM RAN Whyalla by hugging bottom
AM RAN Warrnambool fails to find sub and abandons search
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Naval bombardment of Dambulla [Ceylon] at 30,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CL RN Dauntless
DD RN Arrow

CL RN Dauntless firing at 3rd Hiko Shidan
3rd Hiko Shidan firing at CL RN Dauntless
DD RN Arrow firing at 3rd Hiko Shidan
3rd Hiko Shidan firing at DD RN Arrow

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Submarine attack near Nakadori [Whaleing] at 102,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Maizuru 201

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL JMM Maizuru 201 is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark attacking xAKL JMM Maizuru 201 on the surface

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
TB Hato

Allied Ships
SS S-18, hits 1

SS S-18 is sighted by escort
S-18 bottoming out ....
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato attacking submerged sub ....
TB Hato is out of ASW ammo
TB Hato is out of ASW ammo
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Darwin [N Terr] at 76,124

Allied Ships
DD Hull

SS I-32 is located by DD Hull

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Ground combat at Tanchia Shan [Oil] (82,53)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 82903 troops, 1116 guns, 1579 vehicles, Assault Value = 3131

Defending force 93311 troops, 567 guns, 82 vehicles, Assault Value = 2985

Japanese adjusted assault: 1594

Allied adjusted defense: 2353

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
3916 casualties reported
Squads: 79 destroyed, 335 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 115 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 29 disabled
Guns lost 87 (8 destroyed, 79 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
2025 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 199 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 47 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled

Assaulting units:
13th China Pack C Brigade
54th China Pack C Brigade
RGC 3rd "Div" Regiment
12th China Pack C Brigade
3rd Tank Division
17th Draft B Moon Division
32nd Draft B Division
6th Draft B Bright Division
60th China Pack C Division
22nd Pack B Plains Division
RGC 6th "Div" Regiment
21st Draft AA Regiment
IJA 2nd Arty Group Brigade
22nd Draft AA Regiment
12th Army
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
13th Army
1st Mobile "28cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
ROC 37th Corps
ROC 10th Corps
ROC 6th Construction Regiment
ROC 9th Provisional Corps
ROC 87th Corps
ROC 35th Heavy Corps
ROC 3rd New US OB Corps
ROC 45th Corps
ROC 72nd Corps
ROC 86th Corps
ROC 71st Division
ROC 14th Ind Field Artillery Regiment
ROC First Ind Field Artillery Regiment

Attacking force 13852 troops, 227 guns, 73 vehicles, Assault Value = 548

Defending force 3708 troops, 26 guns, 343 vehicles, Assault Value = 143

Japanese adjusted assault: 226

Allied adjusted defense: 40

Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: op mode(-), shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
609 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 87 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 119 (79 destroyed, 40 disabled)
Units retreated 7

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
62nd Naval Guard Unit
3rd Engineer Construction Regiment
24th Nav Gsn Unit
JNAF 9th Co
IJN 5th Construction Battalion
JAAF 33rd AF Co
IJN 12th Construction Battalion
Kure 3rd SNLF
2nd Raiding "Force" Regiment
28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
1st Raiding "Force" Rgt /1
40th "Mixed Gun" CD Regiment
2nd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Battalion
1st Mobile "24cm" Field Artillery Regiment
16th AA Regiment

Defending units:
AIF 2/8th Armoured Regiment
CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion
AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/6th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/9th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/7th Armoured Regiment
CMF 1st Motorized Brigade

Posted: **Fri Jan 09, 2015 4:42 pm**

Allied password T9ALLIES
Axis Password T9RHS105

It has been relatively quiet while both sides regrouped. The Allies are now generally flying more aircraft - mainly because their inventory is growing while the Japanese one is shrinking. Today the Japanese miscalculated in China and lost 45 more aircraft, 39 of them fighters. Thinking numbers combined with the quality of Ki-50 (Me-109) sweeps, must dominate, they ran into very experienced AVG and Chinese pilots operating four different types. At the same time, the RN managed to plant 200 mines at Jaffna - although the minesweeping operation for the last two days was expensive - it began to pay dividends immediately with the sinking of a Japanese submarine. In Australia, Aussie armor has cut the retreating 16th Army's LOC at multiple points, while it's rear echelons took serious casualties for the last two days in ground combat, compounding the daily losses from bombers. The Japanese no longer contest Allied air power in the area. That said, some units appear to have escaped, and on of them took losses at sea today. In the Eastern NEI, badly planned landings continue at Samarinda but a combined air and amphibious assault - no less than three airborne formations including a "group" of two battalions combined with a brigade - captured Kendari - driving out the static KNIL Kendari battalion. Three other Allied units managed to disengage, however, and there is a confusing contest between small transports and large warships around SW Celebes. Allied hopes to restore Makassar to service appear to have been dashed. It is possible both sides have three or four carries at sea - but it is equally possible all carriers remain in port (at Singapore or Darwin, probably). The Allies failed to prevent a base force sailing from NE Australia all the way to a point due East of Kendari - via the Torres Strait - although one 100 pound bomb did cause minor casualties. The Japanese have failed to prevent much larger numbers of Allied troops, as well as land based air squadrons, from arriving in the area either. The critical battle is the one for information, and neither side has sufficient search assets to prevent surprises. It is clear, however, that neither side is leaving the Eastern NEI.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 11, 42
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Invasion Support action off Kendari [Celebes] (70,106)

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
APD Shimakaze

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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TF 581 encounters mine field at Jaffna [Ceylon] (31,45) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Karachi, Shell hits 3, on fire
AMc RIN Cuttack, Shell hits 3, on fire

IJN 24th Special Base Force firing at AMc RIN Karachi
AMc RIN Karachi firing at IJN 24th Special Base Force
IJN 24th Special Base Force firing at AMc RIN Cuttack
AMc RIN Cuttack firing at IJN 24th Special Base Force
IJN 24th Special Base Force firing at AMc RIN Karachi
AMc RIN Karachi firing at IJN 24th Special Base Force
AMc RIN Cuttack firing at IJN 24th Special Base Force
IJN 24th Special Base Force firing at AMc RIN Karachi
IJN 24th Special Base Force firing at AMc RIN Cuttack
AMc RIN Cuttack firing at IJN 24th Special Base Force
46 mines cleared

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Sub attack near Cairns [QL] at 92,139

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kaijo Maru #2, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Grayling

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled

SS Grayling launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Kaijo Maru #2

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Submarine attack near Sydney [NSW] at 93,170

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
xAK UK Governor

xAK UK Governor is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK UK Governor

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,100

Japanese Ships
PB Choko Maru #2
PB Chosa Maru

Allied Ships
SS Perch

SS Perch is located by PB Choko Maru #2
PB Chosa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chosa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chosa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chosa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chosa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Darwin [N Terr] at 77,124

Japanese Ships
SS I-68 [Later I-168]

Allied Ships
xAP RN Empire Star, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

xAP RN Empire Star is sighted by SS I-68 [Later I-168]
SS I-68 [Later I-168] attacking on the surface

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
TB HTMS Patani
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD

Allied Ships
SS Triton

SS Triton launches 2 torpedoes at TB HTMS Patani
Triton diving deep ....
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD fails to find sub and abandons search
TB HTMS Patani fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Patani attacking submerged sub ....
TB HTMS Patani attacking submerged sub ....
TB HTMS Patani is out of ASW ammo
TB HTMS Patani is out of ASW ammo
TB HTMS Patani is out of ASW ammo
TB HTMS Patani fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Patani fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Patani fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 24
SC Ch 27
SC Ch 26

Allied Ships
SS Grouper, hits 1

SS Grouper is sighted by escort
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 26 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 27 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch 27 is out of ASW ammo
SC Ch 26 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Nakadori [Whaleing] at 101,56

Japanese Ships
xAK Utide Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Darwin [N Terr] at 75,124

Japanese Ships
SS I-27

Allied Ships
DD Peary
DD RN Encounter
DD RN Tenedos

SS I-27 is sighted by escort
DD RN Encounter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Tenedos fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Tenedos fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Tenedos fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Tenedos fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Tenedos fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
DD Amagiri

Allied Ships
SS Tambor

SS Tambor is located by DD Amagiri
DD Amagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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TF 117 encounters mine field at Jaffna [Ceylon] (31,45)

Japanese Ships
SS I-29, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Submarine attack near Singapore at 49,84

Japanese Ships
xAK Takao Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Sealion

xAK Takao Maru is sighted by SS Sealion
SS Sealion launches 4 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,100

Japanese Ships
DD Kuroshio
CA Kumano
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
SS Perch

SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at DD Kuroshio
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kolaka/Pomalaa at 68,105, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Chikuma
CA Takao
CA Maya
CA Chokai
CA Haguro
CA Mikuma
CL Sendai
CL Isuzu
CL Tenryu
DD Tanikaze
DD Murasame
DD Samidare
DD Suzukaze
DD Wakaba
DD Ariake

Allied Ships
xAPc AUS Iboki, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Reduced sighting due to 14% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 14% moonlight: 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
xAPc AUS Iboki sunk by CA Mikuma at 5,000 yards
xAPc AUS Iboki sunk by CA Mikuma at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...

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TF 70 encounters mine field at Jaffna [Ceylon] (31,45)

Japanese Ships
SS I-123, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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ASW attack near Jaffna [Ceylon] at 31,45

Japanese Ships
SS I-30

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Karachi, on fire

SS I-30 is sighted by escort
I-30 bottoming out ....
AMc RIN Karachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMc RIN Karachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMc RIN Karachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMc RIN Karachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMc RIN Karachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Kendari [Celebes] (70,106)

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
APD Shimakaze

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Samarinda [Bor] (65,96)

26 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Edo Maru
AMC Kongo Maru
CL Naka
xAP Buenos Aires Maru
TB Kamo

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Kendari [Celebes] (70,106)

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
APD Shimakaze
CA Atago

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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TF 581 encounters mine field at Jaffna [Ceylon] (31,45) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AMc RIN Karachi, Shell hits 4, heavy fires
AMc RIN Cuttack, Shell hits 2, heavy fires

IJN 24th Special Base Force firing at AMc RIN Karachi
IJN 24th Special Base Force firing at AMc RIN Cuttack
IJN 24th Special Base Force firing at AMc RIN Karachi
AMc RIN Karachi firing at IJN 24th Special Base Force
IJN 24th Special Base Force firing at AMc RIN Cuttack
48 mines cleared

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TF 105 encounters mine field at Jaffna [Ceylon] (31,45)

Japanese Ships
SS I-62 [Later I-162], Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Submarine attack near Bengkalis I [C Sum] at 47,81

Japanese Ships
xAK Koei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Saury

xAK Koei Maru is sighted by SS Saury
SS Saury launches 3 torpedoes

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Sub attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,100

Japanese Ships
PB Yamahagi Maru #3
PB Kinsyo Maru #4
PB Kinsyo Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Perch

SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at PB Yamahagi Maru #3
Perch diving deep ....
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 is out of ASW ammo
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 is out of ASW ammo
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #8
SC CHa-7
SC CHa-24

Allied Ships
SS Grouper

SS Grouper is located by PB Kyo Maru #8
Grouper bottoming out ....
PB Kyo Maru #8 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Santa Barbara [CA] at 223,77

Japanese Ships
SS I-17

Allied Ships
xAK Knoxville City

xAK Knoxville City is sighted by SS I-17
SS I-17 attacking on the surface

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ASW attack near Singapore at 51,84

Japanese Ships
TB HTMS Trad

Allied Ships
SS Skipjack, hits 4

SS Skipjack is sighted by escort
TB HTMS Trad fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Trad fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Trad fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Trad attacking submerged sub ....
TB HTMS Trad fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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TF 196 encounters mine field at Jaffna [Ceylon] (31,45)

Japanese Ships
SS I-71 [Later I-171], Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
E Karukaya
E Asagao

Allied Ships
SS Tautog, hits 4

SS Tautog is sighted by escort
E Karukaya attacking submerged sub ....
E Asagao attacking submerged sub ....
E Karukaya fails to find sub and abandons search
E Asagao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Asagao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Asagao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Asagao fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Singapore at 49,84

Japanese Ships
xAK Koei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Sealion

xAK Koei Maru is sighted by SS Sealion
SS Sealion launches 4 torpedoes

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Morning Air attack on Tanchia Shan [Oil] , at 82,53

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 10

Allied aircraft
CAF Hawk 75 x 5
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 6
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer x 9
CAF CW-21 Demon x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109]: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
CAF Hawk 75: 2 destroyed
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk: 1 destroyed
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer: 4 destroyed
CAF CW-21 Demon: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
CAF AdHoc Ex 14 IVS with CAF CW-21 Demon (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
CAF 3rd FG/7th FS with CAF P-43A-1 Lancer (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
CAF 3rd FG/8th FS with CAF Hawk 75 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
CAF 4th FG/24th FS with CAF P-43A-1 Lancer (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
CAF 5th FG/26th FS with CAF Hawk 75 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Tanchia Shan [Oil] , at 82,53

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 24

Allied aircraft
CAF Hawk 75 x 2
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 5
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer x 4
CAF CW-21 Demon x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
CAF Hawk 75: 1 destroyed
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
CAF AdHoc Ex 14 IVS with CAF CW-21 Demon (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
CAF 3rd FG/7th FS with CAF P-43A-1 Lancer (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
CAF 3rd FG/8th FS with CAF Hawk 75 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
CAF 4th FG/24th FS with CAF P-43A-1 Lancer (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 65 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Tanchia Shan [Oil] , at 82,53

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 24

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 5 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 73 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Nanning [P River] , at 72,55

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 3
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
AVG/Loi-wing Sqn with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Nanning [P River] , at 72,55

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 10

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 3
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 21000 feet

CAP engaged:
AVG/Loi-wing Sqn with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 25000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Makassar [Celebes] , at 65,106

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Makassar [Celebes] , at 65,106

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 22
G4M1 Betty TB x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Makassar [Celebes] , at 65,106

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
G4M1 Betty TB x 18

No Japanese losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Tanchia Shan [Oil] , at 82,53

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet *

CAP engaged:
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 303 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Makassar [Celebes] , at 65,106

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 21

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on KNIL Samarinda Det , at 65,96 (Samarinda [Bor])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 22

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
228 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 56 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 14 (2 destroyed, 12 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL Tarakan Base Force ...
Also attacking KNIL Samarinda Det ...

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Morning Air attack on Nanning [P River] , at 72,55

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2

Allied aircraft
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 3
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
AVG/Loi-wing Sqn with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
AVG 1 Adam & Eves with CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 23000 and 24816.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF Beaufort V RTB x 3
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 1
RAAF Hudson I GP x 5
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 13
B-25B Mitchell GP x 9
B-25C Mitchell GP x 30
P-38F Lightning x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 1

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAAF Beaufort V RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 100 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking IJN 14th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind Tank Brigade ...
Also attacking 17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking IJN 14th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind Tank Brigade ...
Also attacking 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
KNIL DB-7B Boston x 6
RAAF Beaufort V RTB x 9
P-38F Lightning x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 1
P-400 Airacobra x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 1

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 1 damaged
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAAF Beaufort V RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 100 lb GP Bomb
5 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 72 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 29

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25B Mitchell GP x 3
B-25C Mitchell GP x 17
P-38F Lightning x 19
P-40E Warhawk x 1

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 4
B-17E Fortress GP x 6
LB-30 Liberator GP x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 33

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 1
B-25B Mitchell GP x 9
P-38F Lightning x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 1

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 6
P-400 Airacobra x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 4,100 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 8
P-39D Airacobra x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
SS I-29, hits 4, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-39D Airacobra strafing at 100 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 5000 feet *

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Afternoon Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
P-400 Airacobra x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra sweeping at 10000 feet
12 x P-400 Airacobra patroling at 15000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 2
P-400 Airacobra x 13
P-40E Warhawk x 11

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-400 Airacobra patroling at 15000 feet
9 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 4
P-39D Airacobra x 2
P-400 Airacobra x 13
P-40E Warhawk x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-400 Airacobra patroling at 15000 feet
9 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 1
P-39D Airacobra x 12
P-400 Airacobra x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 1

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-400 Airacobra patroling at 15000 feet
10 x P-39D Airacobra sweeping at 10000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on Samarinda [Bor] , at 65,96

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 11

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-43 Ic Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 9
P-39D Airacobra x 12
P-400 Airacobra x 13
P-40E Warhawk x 1

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x RAAF B-339 Buffalo sweeping at 10000 feet
12 x P-400 Airacobra patroling at 15000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 1
P-400 Airacobra x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 10

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-400 Airacobra patroling at 15000 feet
8 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,99

Japanese Ships
xAK Ikushima Maru

Allied Ships
SS Tautog

SS Tautog is sighted by xAK Ikushima Maru
SS Tautog launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Ikushima Maru

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Submarine attack near Torishima [Marcus] at 108,66

Japanese Ships
xAK Taigen Maru

Allied Ships
SS Perch

xAK Taigen Maru is sighted by SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Taigen Maru

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Invasion Support action off Kendari [Celebes] (70,106)

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
APD Shimakaze

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Pre-Invasion action off Kendari [Celebes] (70,106)

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
DD Amagiri
DD Kawakaze
LST Koryu M Later SS-1

CL Kuma firing at KNIL Kendari Gsn Battalion
DD Amagiri firing at KNIL Kendari Gsn Battalion
DD Kawakaze firing at KNIL Kendari Gsn Battalion
DD Kawakaze fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Amphibious Assault at Kendari [Celebes] (70,106)

TF 269 troops unloading over beach at Kendari [Celebes], 70,106

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad accidentally lost during unload of 85th Nav Gd

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Ground combat at Kendari [Celebes] (70,106)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 5783 troops, 100 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 235

Defending force 479 troops, 10 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 23

Japanese adjusted assault: 321

Allied adjusted defense: 7

Japanese assault odds: 45 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kendari [Celebes] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
272 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
Yoko 3rd Airborn SNLF
62nd Draft B Inf Gp Brigade
Yoko 3rd Airborn SNLF /2
3rd Raiding "Force" Rgt /1
85th Nav Gd /1

Defending units:
KNIL Kendari Gsn Battalion

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Ground combat at 71,54 (near Bose [S China])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2174 troops, 20 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 75

Defending force 565 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 18

Japanese adjusted assault: 67

Allied adjusted defense: 37

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
118 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
Sasebo 8th SNLF

Defending units:
ROC 12th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion

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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 12361 troops, 233 guns, 326 vehicles, Assault Value = 402

Defending force 10911 troops, 114 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 396

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Allied adjusted assault: 136

Japanese adjusted defense: 760

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

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
181 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
270 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Vehicles lost 7 (2 destroyed, 5 disabled)

Assaulting units:
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
24th (Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
USMC 7th Regimental Combat Team
USMC 8th Regimental Combat Team
USMC 2nd Tank Battalion
2nd USMC Medium Field Artillery Battalion
USMC I Amphib Corps
4th Light Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
IV/66th Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit
Guards Mixed Brigade
JNAF 1st AF Unit

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Ground combat at Samarinda [Bor] (65,96)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 978 troops, 36 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 30

Defending force 8115 troops, 187 guns, 53 vehicles, Assault Value = 280

Assaulting units:
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL Samarinda Det
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL Tarakan Base Force

Defending units:
56th Draft B Dragon Division

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Ground combat at 81,54 (near Heng Yang [C China])

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 43357 troops, 275 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 1377

Defending force 1256 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 41

Allied adjusted assault: 1442

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 1442 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
804 casualties reported
Squads: 57 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 91 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
ROC 74th Heavy Corps
Manchu Advance Corps
18th Army Group
9th Army Group
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment

Defending units:
RGC 4th Route "Bde" Battalion

Posted: **Sun Jan 11, 2015 6:52 am**

In the first report below, the Japanese capture Kendari, Celebes by combined airborne and amphibious assault after intensive air-ground bombardment. At the same time, a large surface force including six heavy cruisers, was hunting light surface forces which abound to the West - moving fuel and units between the "arms" of Celebes. Because their recon planes were spotted the day before, these ships went into hiding, but a squadron of 8 (5 US and 3 Philippine Army) PT boats, which had fled the Philippines early in the war and waited for action at Bali for months, engaged the cruisers - none were lost but they put a torpedo into one of the CA. These ships then retired on Kendari, meeting the inbound invasion group.

In the second report, the Kiddo Butai managed to be engaged by a submarine just East of Manado, on its way South. Shokaku was hit by a torpedo which failed to detonate! Daylight revealed a similar Allied carrier force at Ambon - never mind its orders were to stand off and provide fighter cover for transports attempting to evacuate aircraft and one unit located there. Many strikes came in of unescorted Bettys and Nells. Except for the very last attack - by three planes wiped from existence - Allied fighters failed to engage the inbound bombers (although they often engaged outbound ones after their loads were dropped!) - and Allied flak was surprisingly effective - exacting a high toll. But one plane put a torpedo into one of the two spotted carriers. Otherwise, shock attack in China, on of them the largest attack ever seen (in any game, by three field armies) failed to break the line near Changsha. This makes it uniform - Japanese attempts to take Sian, Changsha and Nanning (the North, Center and South) of the line (including lesser thrusts at three points in the South) have all failed to make progress. Never mind the Chinese Army is nearly broken for lack of supply - it is holding and the Japanese took 3:1 and 10:1 casualties in today's attacks - a repeat of previous failures. Defending good terrain is the key to success for the Allies in China. On Ceylon, it transpired that the "end run" to the coastal plain via a jungle trail both succeeded and failed at the same time! It is impossible to supply 200,000 men down a trail, and so while the troops managed to reach the plain - they have insufficient supplies and consume more than they get every day! IJA is in trouble in NE Australia as well: the LOC was cut at five points in the first day, and counterattacks only drove them out at one on the second. A major effort in a different hex was defeated by a combination of airpower, timely reinforcements and lack of combat power in the hex. And unseen by the report,
the most Northern armor unit marched farther North, cutting a sixth hex, while a reinforcement replaced it in its former hex. The 16th Army, including HQ, is substantially cut off from its base and probably will not be able to regain the LOC before it ceases to exist. This is slightly mitigated by the escape of several small units, only a few fractions of which were intercepted at sea.

Both sides estimate the other might have three carriers at sea. Both sides now have a good location on the other force. They are theoretically in striking range of each other. But both sides ALSO have covering missions - the Japanese covering critical reinforcements for Kendari which cannot be repaired until engineers arrive (nor flown in!) and the Allies covering withdrawal of five air unit fragments and a base force from badly damaged Ambon (which can not repair aircraft nor be used to fly the unit out). Both sides main base in the area (Manado for Japan, Darwin for the Allies) are just too far away to be much of a factor in a fight and both sides primary forward base (Kendari for Japan, Dili for the Allies) are not yet fully staffed or built up to effective levels (Kendari has fine port and airfield levels, but is damaged from Japanese raids; Dili was never big enough and also was damaged - the damage was repaired but the build up is not yet enough to permit good bomber operations). So tomorrow will be a very interesting day and MIGHT even feature a carrier vs carrier battle - but more likely will include still more pre decisive battle dancing by both sides.

Allied password T9ALLIES
Axis Password T9RHS105

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 12, 42
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ASW attack near Nguiu [Bathurst I] at 77,123

Japanese Ships
SS I-68 [Later I-168], hits 1

Allied Ships
AM RAN Mildura
AM RAN Ipswich

SS I-68 [Later I-168] is sighted by escort
I-68 [Later I-168] bottoming out ....
AM RAN Mildura fails to find sub and abandons search
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Ipswich attacking submerged sub ....
AM RAN Ipswich cannot establish contact with SS I-68 [Later I-168]
SS I-68 [Later I-168] eludes ASW attack from AM RAN Ipswich
AM RAN Ipswich cannot reach attack position over SS I-68 [Later I-168]
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
TK Moji Maru

Allied Ships
SS Triton

TK Moji Maru is sighted by SS Triton
SS Triton launches 4 torpedoes at TK Moji Maru

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ASW attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,47

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
DD RNN Tjerk Hiddes
DD RN Inconstant
DD RN Arrow

SS I-18 is sighted by escort
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD RN Inconstant attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-18 eludes ASW attack from DD RN Inconstant
DD RN Inconstant loses contact with SS I-18
DD RN Inconstant cannot establish contact with SS I-18
SS I-18 eludes ASW attack from DD RN Inconstant
DD RN Inconstant loses contact with SS I-18
DD RN Arrow fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Inconstant attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Inconstant cannot establish contact with SS I-18
DD RN Inconstant cannot establish contact with SS I-18
DD RN Inconstant loses contact with SS I-18
DD RN Inconstant fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Inconstant attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Inconstant cannot reach attack position over SS I-18
DD RN Inconstant loses contact with SS I-18
DD RN Inconstant loses contact with SS I-18
DD RN Inconstant fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Inconstant fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
PB Kinsyo Maru #4
PB Kinsyo Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Triton

SS Triton is located by PB Kinsyo Maru #4
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 is out of ASW ammo
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Tandjoengbalai [SM] at 47,77

Japanese Ships
xAK Hawaii Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS S-38

xAK Hawaii Maru is sighted by SS S-38
SS S-38 launches 4 torpedoes

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Watampone [Celebes] at 66,105, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Chikuma
CA Takao
CA Maya
CA Chokai
CA Haguro, Torpedo hits 1
CA Mikuma
CL Sendai
CL Isuzu
CL Tenryu
DD Tanikaze
DD Murasame
DD Samidare
DD Suzukaze
DD Wakaba
DD Ariake

Allied Ships
PT-31
PT-33
PT-34
PT-35
PT-41
PT Q-111
PT Q-112
PT Q-113

Reduced sighting due to 7% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 7% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT-31 at 2,000 yards
DD Ariake engages PT Q-113 at 2,000 yards
PT Q-113 engages DD Suzukaze at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages PT Q-113 at 4,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT Q-113 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Ariake engages PT Q-113 at 6,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages PT Q-113 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Ariake engages PT Q-113 at 8,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages PT Q-113 at 8,000 yards
DD Samidare engages PT Q-113 at 8,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages PT-31 at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT Q-113 at 14,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT Q-111 at 14,000 yards
CA Maya engages PT Q-113 at 14,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages PT Q-113 at 14,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages PT Q-111 at 14,000 yards
DD Samidare engages PT Q-113 at 14,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages PT-31 at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT-41 at 19,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT-33 at 19,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages PT Q-111 at 19,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages PT-35 at 19,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Sub attack near Tassafaronga [Sol] at 112,137

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamazumi Maru

Allied Ships
SS Tuna

xAK Yamazumi Maru is sighted by SS Tuna
SS Tuna launches 4 torpedoes

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Sub attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,100

Japanese Ships
PB Kaikei Maru
xAKL Hachirogata Maru
xAKL Miyako Maru

Allied Ships
SS Perch

SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at PB Kaikei Maru
PB Kaikei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kaikei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kaikei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kaikei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kaikei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Tandjoengbalai [SM] at 47,79

Japanese Ships
xAK Johore Maru, Shell hits 58, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS S-38, hits 6

xAK Johore Maru is sighted by SS S-38
SS S-38 attacking on the surface
SS S-38 low on gun ammo, Chapple, W.G. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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Sub attack near Tassafaronga [Sol] at 113,138

Japanese Ships
xAK Eiroku Maru, Shell hits 11, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Gato, hits 4

xAK Eiroku Maru is sighted by SS Gato
SS Gato attacking on the surface
SS Gato low on gun ammo, Myers, W.G. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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Sub attack near Nadi [Fiji] at 131,160

Japanese Ships
SS I-70 [Later I-170], hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Dale
xAK UK Forthbank
DD Aylwin

SS I-70 [Later I-170] launches 4 torpedoes at DD Dale
DD Aylwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Aylwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Aylwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Aylwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Aylwin attacking submerged sub ....
DD Aylwin loses contact with SS I-70 [Later I-170]
DD Aylwin loses contact with SS I-70 [Later I-170]
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Nakadori [Whaleing] at 101,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Niigata 201

Allied Ships
SS Trusty

xAKL JMM Niigata 201 is sighted by SS Trusty
SS Trusty launches 2 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Yubari
DD Mikazuki
DD Minazuki
DD Ayanami
DM Fubuki
DD Nowaki
DD Kagero

Allied Ships
SS S-34

SS S-34 is sighted by escort
DD Nowaki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kagero attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kagero is out of ASW ammo
DD Kagero is out of ASW ammo
DD Kagero is out of ASW ammo
DD Kagero fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kagero attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kagero is out of ASW ammo
DD Kagero is out of ASW ammo
DD Kagero is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
DM Shinonome
DD Mikazuki
DD Minazuki
DD Ayanami
DD Kagero
DD Nowaki

Allied Ships
SS S-34

SS S-34 launches 4 torpedoes at DM Shinonome
S-34 diving deep ....
DD Nowaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nowaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nowaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nowaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nowaki attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Masan [Chosen] at 101,55

Japanese Ships
xAK Holland Maru

Allied Ships
SS Trusty

xAK Holland Maru is sighted by SS Trusty
SS Trusty launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Holland Maru

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Submarine attack near Canberra at 87,173

Japanese Ships
SS RO-66

Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Caledon, Shell hits 5

xAKL AUS Caledon is sighted by SS RO-66
SS RO-66 attacking xAKL AUS Caledon on the surface
SS RO-66 low on gun ammo, Hirano U. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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Morning Air attack on Tanchia Shan [Oil] , at 82,53

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 13

Allied aircraft
CAF Hawk 75 x 4
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 6
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer x 2
CAF CW-21 Demon x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
CAF Hawk 75: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
CAF AdHoc Ex 14 IVS with CAF CW-21 Demon (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
CAF 3rd FG/7th FS with CAF P-43A-1 Lancer (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
CAF 3rd FG/8th FS with CAF Hawk 75 (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
CAF 5th FG/26th FS with CAF Hawk 75 (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Tanchia Shan [Oil] , at 82,53

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 12

Allied aircraft
CAF Hawk 75 x 2
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 6
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer x 2
CAF CW-21 Demon x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109]: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
CAF Hawk 75: 1 destroyed
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk: 3 destroyed
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer: 1 destroyed
CAF CW-21 Demon: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] sweeping at 21000 feet *

CAP engaged:
CAF AdHoc Ex 14 IVS with CAF CW-21 Demon (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
CAF 3rd FG/7th FS with CAF P-43A-1 Lancer (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
CAF 3rd FG/8th FS with CAF Hawk 75 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
CAF 5th FG/26th FS with CAF Hawk 75 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
AVG 3 Hells Angels with CAF P-40E Kittyhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 1
P-39D Airacobra x 11
P-40E Warhawk x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 4 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
3rd S1 Kokutai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes

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Morning Air attack on KNIL Tarakan Base Force, at 65,96 (Samarinda [Bor])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 29
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 16

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
464 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 25 destroyed, 55 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 13 (5 destroyed, 8 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 20 x 50 kg GP Bomb
7 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL Samarinda Det ...
Also attacking KNIL Tarakan Base Force ...
Also attacking KNIL VII Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL Tarakan Base Force ...
Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL Tarakan Base Force ...
Also attacking KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion ...

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Morning Air attack on KNIL Tarakan Base Force, at 65,96 (Samarinda [Bor])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking KNIL VII Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL Tarakan Base Force ...
Also attacking KNIL VII Battalion ...
Also attacking KNIL Tarakan Base Force ...

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Morning Air attack on KNIL VII Battalion, at 65,96 (Samarinda [Bor])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
168 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on KNIL Samarinda Det , at 65,96 (Samarinda [Bor])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on ROC 12th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion, at 71,54 , near Bose [S China]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 12 x 15 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 12 x 15 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on KNIL Tarakan Base Force, at 65,96 (Samarinda [Bor])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 15
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 22

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
252 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 46 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 9
LB-30 Liberator AS x 3
LB-30 Liberator GP x 3

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
SS I-62 [Later I-162], Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Repair Shipyard hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
3 x LB-30 Liberator AS bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
4 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
KNIL DB-7B Boston x 3
RAAF Beaufort V RTB x 3
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 1
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 8
A-20C Havoc GP x 25
B-25B Mitchell GP x 13
B-25C Mitchell GP x 30
P-39D Airacobra x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 1 damaged
RAAF B-339 Buffalo: 1 destroyed
A-20C Havoc GP: 3 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
14 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
11 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAAF Beaufort V RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 100 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 85 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/B with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 21250.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes

Also attacking 2nd Ind Tank Brigade ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 34th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 34th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 34th "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
RAAF Beaufort V RTB x 9
B-25C Mitchell GP x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAAF Beaufort V RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 100 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x P-40E Warhawk patroling at 15000 feet

CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes

Also attacking IJN 14th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade ...
Also attacking IJN 14th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade ...
Also attacking IJN 14th Construction Battalion ...

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Morning Air attack on 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
KNIL DB-7B Boston x 7
P-40E Warhawk x 1

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 1 damaged
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
1 x P-40E Warhawk patroling at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 11
P-40E Warhawk x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAAF B-339 Buffalo sweeping at 10000 feet
1 x P-40E Warhawk patroling at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Imperial Guards Division, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 16
RAF Manchester B.I x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
163 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 10 (1 destroyed, 9 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 18th Pack Type A Division ...
Also attacking Artillery Group Cmd ...
Also attacking 33rd Pack B Division ...
Also attacking 25th Army ...
Also attacking 18th Pack Type A Division ...
Also attacking Imperial Guards Division ...
Also attacking Artillery Group Cmd ...

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Morning Air attack on 25th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 17

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 33rd Pack B Division ...
Also attacking 10th Occ Gar Unit Regiment ...
Also attacking 25th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade ...

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Morning Air attack on Artillery Group Cmd , at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 14
P-40E Warhawk x 4

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 2nd Draft A Courage Division ...
Also attacking Artillery Group Cmd ...

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Morning Air attack on IJN 14th Construction Battalion, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x P-40E Warhawk patroling at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25B Mitchell GP x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x P-40E Warhawk patroling at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x P-40E Warhawk patroling at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-39D Airacobra sweeping at 10000 feet
1 x P-40E Warhawk patroling at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet
1 x P-40E Warhawk patroling at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra sweeping at 10000 feet
1 x P-40E Warhawk patroling at 15000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment, at 94,151 , near Rockhampton [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 20

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x A5M4 Claude sweeping at 15000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/4th Armoured Regiment, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
RAAF B-339 Buffalo x 2
P-39D Airacobra x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF B-339 Buffalo: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.75 Sqn RAAF with RAAF B-339 Buffalo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/20th PS with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
8th PG/36th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
17th PS (P) with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
33rd PS (P) with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/4th Armoured Regiment, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 14

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

CAP engaged:
24th PG/20th PS with P-39D Airacobra (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
8th PG/36th PS with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
17th PS (P) with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
33rd PS (P) with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment, at 94,151 , near Rockhampton [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 18

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment, at 94,151 , near Rockhampton [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 12

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Afternoon Air attack on 51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF A-28 Hudson x 9
CAF DB-3B [IL-4] x 4
CAF Hawk 75 x 5
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 7
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 3

Allied aircraft losses
CAF A-28 Hudson: 1 damaged
CAF A-28 Hudson: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
114 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 242 kg GP Bomb
8 x CAF A-28 Hudson bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x CAF DB-3B [IL-4] bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 36th Draft B Division ...
Also attacking 17th Draft B Moon Division ...
Also attacking 36th Draft B Division ...

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/4th Armoured Regiment, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 14

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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ASW attack near Samarinda [Bor] at 65,96

Japanese Ships
PB Edo Maru
xAP Buenos Aires Maru
TB Kamo
TB Kari

Allied Ships
SS Permit

SS Permit is sighted by escort
Permit bottoming out ....
TB Kamo fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,47

Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 3

Allied Ships
DD RN Isis
DD RNN Witte de With
DD RN Express

SS I-18 is located by DD RN Isis
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD RN Isis attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-18 eludes ASW attack from DD RN Isis
DD RN Isis loses contact with SS I-18
DD RN Express fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-18 eludes DD RN Isis by hugging bottom
SS I-18 eludes DD RN Isis by hugging bottom
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Horn Island at 90,129

Japanese Ships
SS I-10

Allied Ships
xAK UK Trienza, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

xAK UK Trienza is sighted by SS I-10
SS I-10 attacking on the surface

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Submarine attack near Canberra at 87,173

Japanese Ships
SS RO-66

Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Hetton Bank, Shell hits 1

xAKL AUS Hetton Bank is sighted by SS RO-66
SS RO-66 attacking xAKL AUS Hetton Bank on the surface
SS RO-66 low on gun ammo, Hirano U. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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Invasion Support action off Samarinda [Bor] (65,96)

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Edo Maru
xAP Buenos Aires Maru
CL Naka
TB Kamo

PB Edo Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Ground combat at Samarinda [Bor] (65,96)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8718 troops, 192 guns, 59 vehicles, Assault Value = 290

Defending force 1781 troops, 42 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 41

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 255

Allied adjusted defense: 12

Japanese assault odds: 21 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Samarinda [Bor] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), preparation(-)
fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
545 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 45 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 27 (22 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 18 (18 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 5

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
56th Draft B Dragon Division

Defending units:
KNIL VI Battalion
KNIL Samarinda Det
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL Tarakan Base Force

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Ground combat at 71,54 (near Bose [S China])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2164 troops, 20 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 74

Defending force 463 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

Japanese adjusted assault: 68

Allied adjusted defense: 4

Japanese assault odds: 17 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
223 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
Sasebo 8th SNLF

Defending units:
ROC 12th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion

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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 810 troops, 30 guns, 95 vehicles, Assault Value = 377

Defending force 10793 troops, 114 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 383

Assaulting units:
24th (Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
USMC 7th Regimental Combat Team
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
USMC 8th Regimental Combat Team
USMC 2nd Tank Battalion
USMC I Amphib Corps
2nd USMC Medium Field Artillery Battalion
4th Light Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
Guards Mixed Brigade
IV/66th Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 1st AF Unit

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 13, 42
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ASW attack near Darwin [N Terr] at 73,123

Japanese Ships
SS I-32

Allied Ships
DD Gridley
DM Breese

SS I-32 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Gridley
I-32 bottoming out ....
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-7
PB Kyo Maru #8
SC CHa-24

Allied Ships
SS Grouper

SS Grouper is sighted by escort
Grouper bottoming out ....
PB Kyo Maru #8 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-24 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Darwin [N Terr] at 75,123

Japanese Ships
SS RO-63

Allied Ships
DD RN Panther

SS RO-63 is located by DD RN Panther
RO-63 bottoming out ....
DD RN Panther fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Panther fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Panther fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Panther fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Panther fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Darwin [N Terr] at 75,124

Japanese Ships
SS I-27, hits 1

Allied Ships
DMS Boggs
DMS Long

SS I-27 launches 5 torpedoes at DMS Boggs
DMS Long fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub and abandons search
DMS Long attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Long cannot establish contact with SS I-27
DMS Long fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Long fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-8

Allied Ships
PG Asheville, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

SS I-8 launches 4 torpedoes
I-8 diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection

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Sub attack near Cairns [QL] at 92,139

Japanese Ships
xAK Yodogawa Maru

Allied Ships
SS Grayling

xAK Yodogawa Maru is sighted by SS Grayling
SS Grayling launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Yodogawa Maru

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tulagi [Solomans] at 114,137, Range 4,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAK Nako Maru, Shell hits 27, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Shinanogawa Maru, Shell hits 18, and is sunk
xAK Tenyo Maru, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
xAK Koryu Maru, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
xAK Yamazumi Maru, Shell hits 25, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pensacola CA-24
CL Raleigh CL-7
CL Detroit CL-8
CL Concord CL-10
DD Fanning
DD Mahan
DD Tucker
DD Worden

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 9 (5 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 3% moonlight: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
Japanese ships attempt to get underway
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
CA Pensacola CA-24 engages xAK Yamazumi Maru at 4,000 yards
CL Concord CL-10 engages xAK Yamazumi Maru at 4,000 yards
CL Detroit CL-8 engages xAK Yamazumi Maru at 4,000 yards
CL Raleigh CL-7 engages xAK Yamazumi Maru at 4,000 yards
CL Concord CL-10 engages xAK Nako Maru at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CL Concord CL-10 engages xAK Yamazumi Maru at 3,000 yards
CL Concord CL-10 engages xAK Yamazumi Maru at 3,000 yards
CL Detroit CL-8 engages xAK Yamazumi Maru at 3,000 yards
CL Concord CL-10 engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 3,000 yards
CL Concord CL-10 engages xAK Nako Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Fanning engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 3,000 yards
xAK Yamazumi Maru sunk by CA Pensacola CA-24 at 3,000 yards
CL Detroit CL-8 engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA Pensacola CA-24 engages xAK Koryu Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Concord CL-10 engages xAK Koryu Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Detroit CL-8 engages xAK Koryu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Mahan engages xAK Koryu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Worden engages xAK Tenyo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Concord CL-10 engages xAK Tenyo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Detroit CL-8 engages xAK Nako Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Raleigh CL-7 engages xAK Tenyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Mahan engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CA Pensacola CA-24 engages xAK Tenyo Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Fanning engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 4,000 yards
CL Detroit CL-8 engages xAK Nako Maru at 4,000 yards
CL Raleigh CL-7 engages xAK Tenyo Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Worden engages xAK Nako Maru at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA Pensacola CA-24 engages xAK Tenyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Worden engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Detroit CL-8 engages xAK Tenyo Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD Mahan engages xAK Tenyo Maru at 4,000 yards
xAK Tenyo Maru sunk by CL Concord CL-10 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CA Pensacola CA-24 engages xAK Shinanogawa Maru at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
xAK Nako Maru sunk by DD Worden at 8,000 yards
xAK Nako Maru sunk by DD Worden at 8,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Submarine attack near Samarinda [Bor] at 65,96

Japanese Ships
xAK Ayatosan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Permit

xAK Ayatosan Maru is sighted by SS Permit
SS Permit attacking on the surface
SS Permit low on gun ammo, Hurst, A.M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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ASW attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,47

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
CL RN Ceres
DD RN Foxhound
DD RN Griffin

SS I-18 is sighted by escort
DD RN Griffin fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Darwin [N Terr] at 75,124

Japanese Ships
SS I-27

Allied Ships
AM RAN Wollongong
DMS Long
DMS Boggs

SS I-27 is located by AM RAN Wollongong
DMS Long fails to find sub and abandons search
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-27 eludes ASW attack from DMS Boggs
SS I-27 eludes DMS Boggs by hugging bottom
DMS Boggs attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Boggs is out of ASW ammo
DMS Boggs is out of ASW ammo
DMS Boggs is out of ASW ammo
DMS Boggs is out of ASW ammo
DMS Boggs is out of ASW ammo
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Darwin [N Terr] at 75,124

Japanese Ships
SS I-27, hits 1

Allied Ships
AM RAN Whyalla
AM RAN Warrnambool

SS I-27 is sighted by escort
I-27 bottoming out ....
AM RAN Whyalla attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-27 eludes ASW attack from AM RAN Whyalla
AM RAN Whyalla loses contact with SS I-27
SS I-27 eludes AM RAN Whyalla by hugging bottom
AM RAN Warrnambool attacking submerged sub ....
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub and abandons search
AM RAN Warrnambool fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Warrnambool fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Warrnambool fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Warrnambool fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
APD Shimakaze

Allied Ships
SS Thresher

SS Thresher is sighted by escort
APD Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Shimakaze attacking submerged sub ....
APD Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
LST Koryu M Later SS-1
APD Shimakaze

Allied Ships
SS Thresher

SS Thresher is sighted by escort
Thresher diving deep ....
APD Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsukaze
CA Kumano
CA Suzuya
CL VFN Lamotte-Piquett
CL Tatsuta
CL Kiso
CL Abukuma
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Yugiri
DD Sagiri

Allied Ships
SS Trout

SS Trout launches 4 torpedoes at DD Hatsukaze
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku
CA Kinugasa
CA Suzuya
CL VFN Lamotte-Piquett
CL Kiso
CL Abukuma
DD Yuzuki
DD Oyashio
DD Kikuzuki
DD Yugiri
DD Sagiri

Allied Ships
SS Triton

SS Triton launches 6 torpedoes at CV Zuikaku
DD Kikuzuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sagiri attacking submerged sub ....
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Tsushima [Fish] at 103,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL Nitian Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL Nitian Maru is sighted by SS Shark
Captain of SS Shark elects not to launch torpedoes at this target

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Bosnik, Biak [DNG] at 90,106, Range 17,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DMS Kunashiri, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
xAK Sydney Maru, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Kinugasa Maru, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Kano Maru, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
AP Hakozaki Maru, Shell hits 20, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
CL Nashville CL-43
DD Brooks
DD Gilmer
DD Sands
DD King

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages xAK Kinugasa Maru at 15,000 yards
CL Nashville CL-43 engages DMS Kunashiri at 15,000 yards
DD Sands engages xAK Kinugasa Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Sydney Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Brooks engages xAK Sydney Maru at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages xAK Kinugasa Maru at 12,000 yards
DD Sands engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 12,000 yards
DD Brooks engages xAK Sydney Maru at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CL Nashville CL-43 engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Sands engages DMS Kunashiri at 10,000 yards
DD Brooks engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages DMS Kunashiri at 7,000 yards
DD Brooks engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 7,000 yards
DD King engages DMS Kunashiri at 7,000 yards
DD Sands engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages DMS Kunashiri at 7,000 yards
DD Brooks engages xAK Sydney Maru at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 9,000 yards
DMS Kunashiri sunk by CL Nashville CL-43 at 9,000 yards
DD Sands engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Kano Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Brooks engages xAK Kinugasa Maru at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 10,000 yards
CL Nashville CL-43 engages xAK Sydney Maru at 10,000 yards
DD King engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Sands engages xAK Sydney Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Kinugasa Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 10,000 yards
DD King engages xAK Kinugasa Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Kinugasa Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Brooks engages xAK Sydney Maru at 10,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 10,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages xAK Kinugasa Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Sands engages xAK Sydney Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages xAK Sydney Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Brooks engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 16,000 yards
DD Brooks engages xAK Kano Maru at 16,000 yards
DD King engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 16,000 yards
DD Sands engages xAK Kano Maru at 16,000 yards
DD Gilmer engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 16,000 yards
DD Brooks engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
CL Nashville CL-43 engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 19,000 yards
CL Nashville CL-43 engages xAK Sydney Maru at 19,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages AP Hakozaki Maru at 23,000 yards
CL Nashville CL-43 engages xAK Kano Maru at 23,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages xAK Kinugasa Maru at 23,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAK Sydney Maru
BB Tennessee engages xAK Sydney Maru at 23,000 yards
Range increases to 26,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages xAK Sydney Maru at 26,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages xAK Kano Maru at 26,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages xAK Sydney Maru at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards
AP Hakozaki Maru sunk by BB Tennessee at 30,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages xAK Kano Maru at 30,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages xAK Kinugasa Maru at 30,000 yards
BB Tennessee engages xAK Sydney Maru at 30,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Submarine attack near Samarinda [Bor] at 65,96

Japanese Ships
xAK Ayatosan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Permit

xAK Ayatosan Maru is sighted by SS Permit
SS Permit launches 4 torpedoes

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Sub attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,47

Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD RN Isis
DD RNN Witte de With
DD RN Express

SS I-18 launches 4 torpedoes at DD RN Isis
I-18 bottoming out ....
DD RN Isis fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Express attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Express cannot reach attack position over SS I-18
SS I-18 eludes ASW attack from DD RN Express
DD RN Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Hakata [ShipsAEAC] at 104,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Barge Group 9

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL JMM Barge Group 9 is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark attacking xAKL JMM Barge Group 9 on the surface

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Morning Air attack on AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment, at 94,151 , near Rockhampton [QL]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 23

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x A5M4 Claude sweeping at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 16
G4M1 Betty TB x 8

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 damaged
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 2 destroyed by flak
G4M1 Betty TB: 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CV RN Indomitable R92
BB New Mexico
CV Enterprise CV-6
xAP St. Mihel
xAKL UK Lyemun

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp
6 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 18 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 19

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 4 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CV RN Indomitable R92, Torpedo hits 1
CV Enterprise CV-6

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp
7 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 18 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes

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Morning Air attack on ROC 26th Corps, at 82,54 (K'ao K'eng [Coal])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 4
Ki-30 Ann x 9
Ki-48 IIa Lily DB x 8
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-48 IIa Lily DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-48 IIa Lily DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 6 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking ROC 79th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 26th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 79th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 26th Corps ...

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Morning Air attack on ROC 26th Corps, at 82,54 (K'ao K'eng [Coal])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 7
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on Tanchia Shan [Oil] , at 82,53

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 19
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 6

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] sweeping at 20000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on ROC 35th Heavy Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 13
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
182 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 10 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on ROC 71st Division, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
Ki-27a/b Nate x 49
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 3
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 8
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking ROC 10th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 71st Division ...
Also attacking ROC 10th Corps ...

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Morning Air attack on ROC 3rd New US OB Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 29
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 3
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 23

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking ROC 87th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 87th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 87th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 3rd New US OB Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 87th Corps ...

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Morning Air attack on ROC 87th Corps, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on ROC 79th Corps, at 82,54 (K'ao K'eng [Coal])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 4
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 11
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on ROC 79th Corps, at 82,54 (K'ao K'eng [Coal])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 4
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 9
Ki-65 Mike [Me-109] x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on ROC 26th Corps, at 82,54 (K'ao K'eng [Coal])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 15
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 58 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 11

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless : 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
City Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 52nd Draft B Division, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIaTr x 16
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 16

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIaTr: 4 damaged
RAF Hurricane IIaTr: 2 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x RAF Hurricane IIaTr bombing from 100 feet

Also attacking 31st Pack B Furious Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Draft A Courage Division ...
Also attacking 16th Pack B Division ...
Also attacking 52nd Draft B Division ...
Also attacking 31st Pack B Furious Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Artillery Group Cmd , at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 4

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kolaka/Pomalaa at 68,105

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL Virginia VI USAT

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/4th Armoured Regiment, at 95,155 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 13

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/4th Armoured Regiment, at 95,155 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 19

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/4th Armoured Regiment, at 95,155 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 19

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 10
G4M1 Betty TB x 15

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 2 destroyed by flak
G4M1 Betty TB: 5 destroyed, 4 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CV Enterprise CV-6
CA Minneapolis CA-36
CA RAN Australia
CV RN Indomitable R92

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
5 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 18 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 53 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 3

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 3
KNIL DB-7B Boston x 6
RAAF Hudson I GP x 5
A-20C Havoc GP x 19
P-400 Airacobra x 6

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 1 destroyed by flak
A-20C Havoc GP: 1 damaged
A-20C Havoc GP: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
92 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
11 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
7 x A-20C Havoc GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 3 x 100 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking IJN 14th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking IJN 14th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade ...

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Afternoon Air attack on 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division, at 96,154 , near Bundaberg [QL]

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 12
P-400 Airacobra x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg

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Afternoon Air attack on 16th Pack B Division, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 19
RAF Manchester B.I x 6
NZ Kittyhawk IA x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Manchester B.I: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
92 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x NZ Kittyhawk IA bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Artillery Group Cmd ...
Also attacking 52nd Draft B Division ...
Also attacking 18th Pack Type A Division ...
Also attacking 16th Pack B Division ...
Also attacking 52nd Draft B Division ...

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Afternoon Air attack on Imperial Guards Division, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Manchester B.I x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 33rd Pack B Division ...
Also attacking 31st Pack B Furious Division ...
Also attacking 33rd Pack B Division ...

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Afternoon Air attack on Imperial Guards Division, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 10

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 31st Pack B Furious Division, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Artillery Group Cmd , at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Manchester B.I x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 62nd Naval Guard Unit, at 94,150 , near Rockhampton [QL]

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25B Mitchell GP x 9
B-25C Mitchell GP x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 62nd Naval Guard Unit, at 94,150 , near Rockhampton [QL]

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 62nd Naval Guard Unit, at 94,150 , near Rockhampton [QL]

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 1st Mobile "24cm" Field Artillery Regiment ...

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Afternoon Air attack on 62nd Naval Guard Unit, at 94,150 , near Rockhampton [QL]

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell GP x 9
P-38F Lightning x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator AS x 3
LB-30 Liberator GP x 3

Allied aircraft losses
LB-30 Liberator GP: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
SS I-29, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
3 x LB-30 Liberator AS bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 2nd Draft A Courage Division, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
NZ Kittyhawk IA x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x NZ Kittyhawk IA bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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ASW attack near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Japanese Ships
SS I-68 [Later I-168]

Allied Ships
BB New Mexico
CA Astoria CA-34
CA Chicago CA-29
CL Honolulu CL-48
CL RN Enterprise
CL RNZN Leander
DMS Perry
DD RAN Norman
DD Fox

SS I-68 [Later I-168] is sighted by escort
I-68 [Later I-168] bottoming out ....
DD RAN Norman fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fox fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RAN Norman fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Fox fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Naval bombardment of Colombo [Ceylon] at 29,47

Allied Ships
BB RN Royal Sovereign
CA RN Devonshire
CL RN Ceres
DD RN Griffin
DD RN Foxhound
DD Bagley

Japanese ground losses:
236 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 27 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

BB RN Royal Sovereign firing at 33rd Pack B Division
CA RN Devonshire firing at Imperial Guards Division
CL RN Ceres firing at Imperial Guards Division
DD RN Griffin firing at 33rd Pack B Division
DD RN Foxhound firing at 2nd Draft A Courage Division
DD Bagley firing at 2nd Draft A Courage Division

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Pre-Invasion action off Suva [Fiji] (132,160) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

189 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Hughes, Shell hits 2
xAP Monterey, Shell hits 2
DD Morris

Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

DD Hughes firing at 51st Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit firing at DD Hughes
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Monterey at 13,000 yards
DD Morris firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAP Monterey at 13,000 yards
DD Morris firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Amphibious Assault at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)

TF 740 troops unloading over beach at Suva [Fiji], 132,160

Allied ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)

5 troops of a US MMG Team accidentally lost during unload of 1st Marine Raider Bn
10 troops of a USMC Raider Squad accidentally lost during unload of 1st Marine Raider Bn

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Ground combat at 95,153 (near Rockhampton [QL])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 2671 troops, 63 guns, 25 vehicles, Assault Value = 39

Defending force 466 troops, 0 guns, 38 vehicles, Assault Value = 12

Japanese adjusted assault: 8

Allied adjusted defense: 21

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
AIF 2/9th Armoured Regiment

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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9934 troops, 110 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 393

Defending force 15148 troops, 236 guns, 461 vehicles, Assault Value = 401

Assaulting units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
Guards Mixed Brigade
IV/66th Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 1st AF Unit

Defending units:
USMC 2nd Tank Battalion
24th (Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
USMC 7th Regimental Combat Team
USMC 8th Regimental Combat Team
1st Marine Raider Bn /1
USMC I Amphib Corps
2nd USMC Medium Field Artillery Battalion
4th Light Field Artillery Battalion

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Ground combat at Tanchia Shan [Oil] (82,53)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 158885 troops, 2079 guns, 1934 vehicles, Assault Value = 5553

Defending force 108375 troops, 629 guns, 82 vehicles, Assault Value = 3402

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 5124

Allied adjusted defense: 2781

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
10849 casualties reported
Squads: 43 destroyed, 755 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 138 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 55 disabled
Guns lost 174 (4 destroyed, 170 disabled)
Vehicles lost 23 (1 destroyed, 22 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
3339 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 277 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 120 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 32 disabled
Vehicles lost 25 (2 destroyed, 23 disabled)

Assaulting units:
60th China Pack C Division
58th China Pack C Division
27th Pack B Division
37th Draft B Division
35th Draft B Division
13th China Pack C Brigade
36th Draft B Division
32nd Draft B Division
17th Draft B Moon Division
22nd Pack B Plains Division
6th Draft B Bright Division
41st Pack B Division
3rd Tank Division
RGC 6th "Div" Regiment
22nd Draft AA Regiment
52nd Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
51st Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion
13th Army
6th Draft "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
IJA 2nd Arty Group Brigade
1st Army
21st Draft AA Regiment
12th Army
15th Draft AA Regiment
1st Mobile "28cm" Field Artillery Regiment
6th Mobile "28cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
ROC 37th Corps
ROC 35th Heavy Corps
ROC 44th Corps
Hopei 32 Field Army Corps
ROC 87th Corps
ROC 10th Corps
ROC 3rd New US OB Corps
ROC 6th Construction Regiment
ROC 72nd Corps
ROC 45th Corps
ROC 9th Provisional Corps
ROC 86th Corps
ROC 71st Division
ROC 14th Ind Field Artillery Regiment
ROC First Ind Field Artillery Regiment

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Ground combat at K'ao K'eng [Coal] (82,54)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 47702 troops, 615 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 1582

Defending force 63531 troops, 346 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 2078

Japanese adjusted assault: 505

Allied adjusted defense: 2183

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

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), op mode(-), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
4163 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 600 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 108 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 44 disabled
Guns lost 81 (4 destroyed, 77 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
449 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 49 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled

Assaulting units:
40th Draft B Whale Division
3rd Pack A Lucky Division
RGC 9th Route "Bde" Regiment
68th China Pack C Division
17th China InMxd B Brigade
RGC 30th "Div" Regiment
China Expeditionary Army
14th Mobile "12cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
ROC 79th Corps
Manchu Advance Corps
ROC 74th Heavy Corps
ROC 26th Corps
ROC 14th Construction Regiment
9th Army Group
18th Army Group
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment

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Ground combat at 94,150 (near Rockhampton [QL])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1028 troops, 30 guns, 41 vehicles, Assault Value = 17

Defending force 1080 troops, 26 guns, 116 vehicles, Assault Value = 61

Japanese adjusted assault: 10

Allied adjusted defense: 14

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 10 (7 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Assaulting units:
62nd Naval Guard Unit
1st Mobile "24cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
AIF 2/6th Armoured Regiment
CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion
CMF 1st Motorized Brigade

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Ground combat at 94,151 (near Rockhampton [QL])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 3550 troops, 38 guns, 31 vehicles, Assault Value = 122

Defending force 743 troops, 0 guns, 86 vehicles, Assault Value = 40

Japanese adjusted assault: 41

Allied adjusted defense: 17

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: op mode(-), shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 30 (14 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
24th Nav Gsn Unit
JNAF 9th Co
IJN 5th Construction Battalion
1st Mobile AA Battalion
2nd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
AIF 2/5th Armoured Regiment
AIF 2/8th Armoured Regiment

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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13101 troops, 233 guns, 461 vehicles, Assault Value = 401

Defending force 10877 troops, 120 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 393

Allied adjusted assault: 243

Japanese adjusted defense: 1129

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

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
256 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Assaulting units:
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
USMC 2nd Tank Battalion
USMC 8th Regimental Combat Team
USMC 7th Regimental Combat Team
24th (Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
1st Marine Raider Bn /1
USMC I Amphib Corps
2nd USMC Medium Field Artillery Battalion
4th Light Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
Guards Mixed Brigade
IV/66th Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 1st AF Unit

Posted: **Sun Jan 18, 2015 4:38 am**

Axis Password T9RHS105
Allied Password T9ALLIES

Note that the entire island of Negros fell to the last surviving
Philippine Army Division - but without a fight. Note also
how bad timing messed up a 16th Army division (reinforced) -
it attempted a shock attack on the leading armor "regiment"
(is something with 15 AFVs all up a "regiment???) of
the joint Aussie-American force - only to have most of it
walk in just in time to insure a decisive defeat. British
armor wasn't so luck on Ceylon - failing to exit the hex
before a shock attack caught it and decimated it.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 16, 42
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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
TB Hiyodori

Allied Ships
SS Greenling

SS Greenling is located by TB Hiyodori
Greenling diving deep ....
TB Hiyodori fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hiyodori fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hiyodori fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hiyodori attacking submerged sub ....
TB Hiyodori is out of ASW ammo
TB Hiyodori attacking submerged sub ....
TB Hiyodori is out of ASW ammo
TB Hiyodori is out of ASW ammo
TB Hiyodori is out of ASW ammo
TB Hiyodori is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
PB Showa Maru #5
PB Nichi Maru #1
TB HTMS Rayong

Allied Ships
SS Greenling

SS Greenling launches 4 torpedoes at PB Showa Maru #5
Greenling diving deep ....
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Izu Oshima [S Is] at 113,62

Japanese Ships
TB Minekaze
TB Hokaze
TB Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Grouper, hits 2

SS Grouper is sighted by escort
TB Hokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze attacking submerged sub ....
TB Hakaze is out of ASW ammo
TB Hakaze is out of ASW ammo
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Hakata [ShipsAEAC] at 104,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL Boko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL Boko Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Boko Maru

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Sub attack near Koggala & Galle at 28,50

Japanese Ships
SS I-66 [Later I-166]

Allied Ships
DD RN Arrow
DD RN Fortune

SS I-66 [Later I-166] launches 3 torpedoes at DD RN Arrow
I-66 [Later I-166] diving deep ....
DD RN Fortune fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Fortune attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Fortune cannot establish contact with SS I-66 [Later I-166]
DD RN Fortune cannot reach attack position over SS I-66 [Later I-166]
DD RN Fortune cannot reach attack position over SS I-66 [Later I-166]
DD RN Fortune fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Fortune fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Fortune fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Dili [P Timor] at 71,115

Japanese Ships
SS I-32

Allied Ships
YO RNN TAN 4, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

YO RNN TAN 4 is sighted by SS I-32
SS I-32 launches 4 torpedoes at YO RNN TAN 4

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ASW attack near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,106

Japanese Ships
DD Nowaki
BB Nagato
CA Mikuma
CA Chokai
CA Takao
DD Mikazuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Ariake
DD Wakaba
DD Samidare
DD Yamagumo
DM Fubuki
DD Mutsuki
DD Akatsuki
DD Tanikaze

Allied Ships
SS Pike, hits 2

SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at DD Nowaki
DD Mutsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Dili [P Timor] at 71,115

Japanese Ships
SS I-32

Allied Ships
DD Litchfield
DD Sims

SS I-32 is located by DD Litchfield
I-32 bottoming out ....
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sims fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sims fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sims fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sims fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sims fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 74,99

Japanese Ships
PB Hirotama Maru
SC Ch 2
PB Chohakusan Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-27

SS S-27 is located by PB Hirotama Maru
S-27 diving deep ....
PB Hirotama Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chohakusan Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Manado [Celebes] at 74,99

Japanese Ships
E Kuretake
E Wakatake
E Karukaya
E Asagao

Allied Ships
SS Dolphin

SS Dolphin launches 4 torpedoes at E Kuretake
Dolphin diving deep ....
E Karukaya fails to find sub and abandons search
E Asagao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Asagao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Asagao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Asagao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Asagao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Asagao fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 74,99

Japanese Ships
AM W-4
AM W-5
AM W-17
AM W-14

Allied Ships
SS S-27

SS S-27 is located by AM W-4
S-27 diving deep ....
AM W-17 fails to find sub and abandons search
AM W-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-14 attacking submerged sub ....
AM W-14 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-14 is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 74,99

Japanese Ships
AM W-5
AM W-17

Allied Ships
SS S-27

SS S-27 is sighted by escort
S-27 diving deep ....
AM W-17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-17 attacking submerged sub ....
AM W-17 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-17 attacking submerged sub ....
AM W-17 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-17 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-17 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-17 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 74,99

Japanese Ships
PB Kinsyo Maru #4
PB Kinsyo Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Thresher

SS Thresher launches 2 torpedoes at PB Kinsyo Maru #4
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kinsyo Maru #2 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima [W Is] at 100,59

Japanese Ships
TK Kuremente Maru

Allied Ships
SS Trusty

TK Kuremente Maru is sighted by SS Trusty
SS Trusty launches 2 torpedoes at TK Kuremente Maru

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Submarine attack near Amami Oshima [F] at 98,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Taigen Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pike

xAK Taigen Maru is sighted by SS Pike
SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Taigen Maru

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Sub attack near Sydney [NSW] at 91,167

Japanese Ships
SS I-72 [Later I-172]

Allied Ships
AM RAN Echuca
AM RAN Townsville

Captain of SS I-72 [Later I-172] elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
I-72 [Later I-172] bottoming out ....
AM RAN Townsville fails to find sub and abandons search
AM RAN Echuca fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Echuca fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Echuca attacking submerged sub ....
AM RAN Echuca cannot reach attack position over SS I-72 [Later I-172]
AM RAN Echuca is out of ASW ammo
AM RAN Echuca fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Echuca fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Echuca fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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TF 801 encounters mine field at Kendari [Celebes] (70,106)

Allied Ships
SS Pike, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Morning Air attack on 37th Draft B Division, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF DB-3B [IL-4] x 5
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk x 13
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 7

Allied aircraft losses
CAF DB-3B [IL-4]: 1 destroyed by flak
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk: 5 damaged
CAF P-40E Kittyhawk: 1 destroyed by flak
CAF SB-2 (Early): 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
92 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x CAF DB-3B [IL-4] bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 100 kg GP Bomb
12 x CAF P-40E Kittyhawk bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 242 kg GP Bomb
4 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 242 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 17th Draft B Moon Division ...
Also attacking 3rd Tank Division ...
Also attacking 37th Draft B Division ...
Also attacking 17th Draft B Moon Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 37th Draft B Division, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF CW-21 Demon x 2

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x CAF CW-21 Demon sweeping at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on 32nd Draft B Division, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF A-28 Hudson x 10
CAF DB-3B [IL-4] x 5

Allied aircraft losses
CAF A-28 Hudson: 2 damaged
CAF A-28 Hudson: 1 destroyed by flak
CAF DB-3B [IL-4]: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
49 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x CAF A-28 Hudson bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
5 x CAF DB-3B [IL-4] bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 17th Draft B Moon Division, at 82,53 (Tanchia Shan [Oil])

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF P-43A-1 Lancer x 8

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x CAF P-43A-1 Lancer sweeping at 20000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 39 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 12
SBD-3 Dauntless x 9

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless : 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 50 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 14

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 damaged
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed by flak

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Jaffna [Ceylon] , at 31,45

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 12th Ind AA Gun Co , at 31,46 , near Trincomalee [Cel]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 18

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 11 damaged
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 2 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 29th Draft B Division ...
Also attacking 14th Army ...
Also attacking 12th Ind AA Gun Co ...

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Morning Air attack on 29th Draft B Division, at 31,46 , near Trincomalee [Cel]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 12

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 7 damaged
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/7th Armoured Regiment, at 94,148 , near Bowen [QL,Coal]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 27
G4M1 Betty TB x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on AIF 2/7th Armoured Regiment, at 94,148 , near Bowen [QL,Coal]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 17
A6M2m21 Zero x 10
Ki-50 Ia Janice DB x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-50 Ia Janice DB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg, 1 x 4x242 kg GP GSptPkg

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Afternoon Air attack on 33rd Pack B Division, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 10
RAF Manchester B.I x 25
B-17E Fortress GP x 6
LB-30 Liberator GP x 3

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 2 damaged
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed by flak
RAF Manchester B.I: 3 damaged
LB-30 Liberator GP: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (2 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Imperial Guards Division ...
Also attacking 18th Pack Type A Division ...
Also attacking 25th Army ...
Also attacking Artillery Group Cmd ...
Also attacking 9th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 33rd Pack B Division ...
Also attacking Imperial Guards Division ...
Also attacking 18th Pack Type A Division ...

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Afternoon Air attack on 52nd Draft B Division, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 10

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 2 damaged
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 52nd Draft B Division, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 3
NZ Kittyhawk IA x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x NZ Kittyhawk IA bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 3rd Ind Tank Brigade ...

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Afternoon Air attack on 25th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Manchester B.I x 9

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Manchester B.I: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 25th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on IJA 1st Arty Group Brigade, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Manchester B.I x 9

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Manchester B.I: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 2nd Draft A Courage Division, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 3

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 2nd Draft A Courage Division, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Moblie "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Imperial Guards Division, at 29,47 , near Colombo [Ceylon]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Sub attack near Manado [Celebes] at 74,99

Japanese Ships
PB Shinko Maru #2
PB Hakkai Maru
PB Santo Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-27

SS S-27 launches 4 torpedoes at PB Shinko Maru #2
PB Shinko Maru #2 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Santo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Dili [P Timor] at 71,115

Japanese Ships
SS I-32

Allied Ships
AM Vireo

SS I-32 is sighted by escort
I-32 bottoming out ....
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Naval bombardment of Colombo [Ceylon] at 29,47

Allied Ships
CA RN Exeter
CL RN Dauntless
DD RN Isis
DD Helm

Japanese ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CA RN Exeter firing at 16th Pack B Division
CL RN Dauntless firing at 2nd Draft A Courage Division
DD RN Isis firing at 31st Pack B Furious Division
DD Helm firing at 16th Pack B Division

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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9663 troops, 113 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 361

Defending force 17571 troops, 289 guns, 494 vehicles, Assault Value = 479

Assaulting units:
IV/66th Naval Guard Unit
Guards Mixed Brigade
51st Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 1st AF Unit

Defending units:
USMC 7th Regimental Combat Team
24th (Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
1st Marine Raider Battalion
USMC 8th Regimental Combat Team
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
147th(Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
USMC 2nd Tank Battalion
USMC I Amphib Corps
4th Light Field Artillery Battalion
2nd USMC Medium Field Artillery Battalion
134th Light FA Bn /2

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Ground combat at 31,46 (near Trincomalee [Cel])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 20813 troops, 413 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 706

Defending force 660 troops, 0 guns, 80 vehicles, Assault Value = 33

Japanese adjusted assault: 931

Allied adjusted defense: 5

Japanese assault odds: 186 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 51 (32 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
48th Naval Guard Unit
55th Draft B (-RCT) Division
29th Draft B Division
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF
IJN 2nd Construction Battalion
23rd Draft AA Regiment
14th Army
15th Army
32nd Draft Field AA Battalion
12th Ind AA Gun Co
35th Draft Field AA Battalion
12th 9cm Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
IA 3rd Cavalry Regiment

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Ground combat at 94,150 (near Rockhampton [QL])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2779 troops, 42 guns, 62 vehicles, Assault Value = 142

Defending force 204 troops, 0 guns, 53 vehicles, Assault Value = 28

Japanese adjusted assault: 18

Allied adjusted defense: 2

Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
Units pursuing 1

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 33 (28 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
62nd Naval Guard Unit
24th Nav Gsn Unit
JNAF 9th Co
IJN 5th Construction Battalion
1st Mobile AA Battalion
1st Mobile "24cm" Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
CMF 2/11th Arm Car Battalion

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Ground combat at 95,153 (near Rockhampton [QL])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 9862 troops, 176 guns, 133 vehicles, Assault Value = 401

Defending force 63871 troops, 1063 guns, 1622 vehicles, Assault Value = 1740

Japanese adjusted assault: 8

Allied adjusted defense: 3487

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 435

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-), supply(-)

Japanese ground losses:
4755 casualties reported
Squads: 72 destroyed, 337 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 13 disabled
Guns lost 128 (18 destroyed, 110 disabled)
Vehicles lost 34 (3 destroyed, 31 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
48th Semi-Motorzd B Division
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
26th Mtr InMxd Pk B Brigade

Defending units:
CMF 3rd Division
CMF 2nd Division
CMF 5th Division
CMF 1st Division
24th Infantry/B Division
25th Infantry Division
24th Infantry/A Division
CMF 4th Cav Brigade
24th Infantry/C Division
147th Light Field Artillery Regiment
RAA 2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
208th Coast AA Regiment
RAA 2/16th Field Regiment
1st Australian Army
RAA 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
205th Light Field Artillery Battalion
197th Coast AA Regiment
AIF 108th AT Regiment
RAA 21/22 Field Mountain Gun Regiment

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Ground combat at 94,148 (near Bowen [QL,Coal])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 758 troops, 6 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 33

Defending force 520 troops, 0 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 17

Japanese adjusted assault: 10

Allied adjusted defense: 11

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
39th Road Const Co
IJN 13th Construction Battalion

Defending units:
AIF 2/7th Armoured Regiment

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Ground combat at Balikpapan [Oil] (64,97)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 9997 troops, 193 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 296

Defending force 2254 troops, 61 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 50

Japanese adjusted assault: 284

Allied adjusted defense: 23

Japanese assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 3)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Balikpapan [Oil] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), op mode(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), disruption(-)

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
778 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 51 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 30 (28 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 6

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
56th Draft B Dragon Division

Defending units:
KNIL VI Battalion
KNIL Samarinda Det
KNIL Tarakan Base Force
KNIL VII Battalion
KNIL Balikpapan Base Force
KNIL 3rd Coastal Gun Battalion

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Ground combat at Bose [S China] (71,53)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 2174 troops, 20 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 75

Defending force 326 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 25

Allied adjusted defense: 4

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Bose [S China] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)

Allied ground losses:
79 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
Sasebo 8th SNLF

Defending units:
ROC 12th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion

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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 900 troops, 47 guns, 109 vehicles, Assault Value = 479

Defending force 10602 troops, 123 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 361

Assaulting units:
1st Marine Raider Battalion
USMC 7th Regimental Combat Team
24th (Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
147th(Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
USMC 8th Regimental Combat Team
USMC 2nd Tank Battalion
2nd USMC Medium Field Artillery Battalion
4th Light Field Artillery Battalion
USMC I Amphib Corps
134th Light FA Bn /2

Defending units:
Guards Mixed Brigade
IV/66th Naval Guard Unit
51st Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 1st AF Unit

Posted: **Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:28 pm**

In a message dated 1/22/2015 8:56:41 A.M. Alaskan Standard Time, Trevethans@aol.com writes:
Allied Password T9ALLIES
Axis Password T9RHS105
On the flanks - in Ceylon and in Australia - the Allies continue to pound
enemy ground troops with bombers - and maneuver to cut off fleeing armies.
The 25th Army group on Ceylon was isolated today by Allied landings
preventing it from ever getting supplies or escaping. Some of 16th Army's
few survivors in the Coral Sea, spotted yesterday, were nearly engaged today
and will probably be engaged tomorrow.

In the middle - near Kendari and Ambon - both sides moved forward - the Japanese
to land on Ambon (only two hexes from their amphibs) while the Allies were hunting carriers. That worked out strangely - with Allied carriers rendered impotent by land based fighters - but Allied surface forces much more effective in achieving the goal - sink the carriers. Two more went down - with 39 planes still on board.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR May 18, 42
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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD
TB HTMS Patani

Allied Ships
SS Trout

SS Trout launches 4 torpedoes at DD HTMS Phra Raung DD
Trout diving deep ....
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD HTMS Phra Raung DD fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,47

Japanese Ships
SS I-66 [Later I-166]

Allied Ships
CL RN Dauntless, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CL RN Dragon
CLAA RNN Van Heemskerck
DD RNN Tjerk Hiddes
DD Helm
DD RN Pakenham
DD RN Arrow

Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

SS I-66 [Later I-166] launches 4 torpedoes at CL RN Dauntless
DD RN Pakenham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Arrow fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Pakenham fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
TB Sagi
E Fuyo
TB Hiyodori

Allied Ships
SS Cachalot

SS Cachalot launches 4 torpedoes at TB Sagi
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hiyodori fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Singapore at 49,84

Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #6
PB Shonan Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS Sealion, hits 1

SS Sealion is sighted by escort
Sealion bottoming out ....
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Shonan Maru #1 is out of ASW ammo
PB Shonan Maru #1 is out of ASW ammo
PB Shonan Maru #1 is out of ASW ammo
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Bara [Cloves] at 74,108

Japanese Ships
DD Kuroshio
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
SS RNN O16

SS RNN O16 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Kuroshio
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,47

Japanese Ships
SS I-66 [Later I-166]

Allied Ships
DD RN Express

SS I-66 [Later I-166] is sighted by escort
I-66 [Later I-166] bottoming out ....
DD RN Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Japanese Ships
DD Wakaba
BB Nagato
CA Mikuma
CA Chokai
CA Takao
CL Naka
DD Mikazuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Ariake
DD Samidare
DD Yamagumo
DM Fubuki
DD Mutsuki
DD Akatsuki
DD Tanikaze

Allied Ships
SS Pompano

SS Pompano launches 4 torpedoes at DD Wakaba
Pompano bottoming out ....
DD Mutsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near San Luis Obispo CA at 222,76

Japanese Ships
SS I-6

Allied Ships
PC CG Kimball
PC CG Jackson
PC CG Morris

SS I-6 is located by PC CG Kimball
I-6 bottoming out ....
PC CG Jackson fails to find sub and abandons search
PC CG Morris fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Morris fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Morris fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Morris fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Morris fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Morris fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Bara [Cloves] at 74,108

Japanese Ships
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
SS Porpoise

SS Porpoise is sighted by escort
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato
CA Mikuma
CA Chokai
CL Naka
DD Mikazuki
DD Ariake
DD Wakaba
DD Samidare
DM Fubuki
DD Mutsuki
DD Akatsuki
DD Tanikaze

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI

SS RNN KXVI is sighted by escort
DD Mutsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near San Diego [CA] at 226,79

Japanese Ships
SS I-5

Allied Ships
DD Kane
PC CG Travis

SS I-5 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Kane
I-5 diving deep ....
DD Kane attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kane cannot reach attack position over SS I-5
DD Kane cannot reach attack position over SS I-5
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kane fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Kendari [Celebes] at 72,106

Japanese Ships
CA Atago

Allied Ships
SS RNN O16

SS RNN O16 launches 4 torpedoes at CA Atago
RNN O16 diving deep ....
CA Atago fails to find sub, continues to search...
CA Atago fails to find sub, continues to search...
CA Atago fails to find sub, continues to search...
CA Atago fails to find sub, continues to search...
CA Atago fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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TF 257 encounters mine field at Balikpapan [Oil] (64,97)

Japanese Ships
AM W-1

15 mines cleared

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Baubau [Celebes] at 69,109, Range 26,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TB Tomozuru
AO Tsurumi

Allied Ships
CV Enterprise CV-6
CV Hornet CV-8
CV RN Indomitable R92
CA Louisville CA-28
CA New Orleans CA-32
CL RAN Perth
CL RN Mauritius
CLAA Atlanta CL-51
CLAA San Juan CL-54
DD Meredith
DD Monssen
DD Sims
DD Patterson
DD Gridley
DD Benham
DD Ellet
DD Dunlap
DD Case
DD Perkins
DD Selfridge
DD Farragut
DD Monaghan
DD Litchfield
DD RAN Stuart
DD RNN Isaac Sweers

Reduced sighting due to 10% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 10% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat

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ASW attack near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CL Kuma
DD Akigumo
DD Umikaze
DD Tokitsukaze

Allied Ships
SS Argonaut

SS Argonaut is sighted by escort
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Singapore at 49,85

Japanese Ships
xAKL Thai Nakhwan, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Swordfish

xAKL Thai Nakhwan is sighted by SS Swordfish
SS Swordfish attacking xAKL Thai Nakhwan on the surface

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Submarine attack near Singapore at 49,85

Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC South Sea 102, Shell hits 24, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Swordfish

xAKL RGC South Sea 102 is sighted by SS Swordfish
SS Swordfish attacking xAKL RGC South Sea 102 on the surface
SS Swordfish low on gun ammo, Smith, C.C. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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Pre-Invasion action off Amboina [Ambon] (76,109)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

47 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
xAKL Miyako Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
PB Okiyu Maru
PB Kaikei Maru
PB Heiei Maru #7
xAP Suminoe Maru

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

KNIL 149mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Miyako Maru at 8,000 yards
PB Kaikei Maru firing to suppress enemy battery at 8,000 yards
KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Miyako Maru at 8,000 yards
PB Kaikei Maru firing to suppress enemy battery at 8,000 yards
PB Okiyu Maru fired at enemy guns
PB Kaikei Maru fired at enemy guns
PB Heiei Maru #7 fired at enemy guns
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Amphibious Assault at Amboina [Ambon] (76,109)

TF 1 troops unloading over beach at Amboina [Ambon], 76,109

Japanese ground losses:
152 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (0 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 6 (0 destroyed, 6 disabled)

13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost overboard during unload of 62nd Draft B Inf Gp Bde /1

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Invasion Support action off Amboina [Ambon] (76,109)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
xAKL Miyako Maru, on fire
PB Kaikei Maru
PB Heiei Maru #7
PB Okiyu Maru
xAP Suminoe Maru

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

KNIL 149mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Miyako Maru at 10,000 yards
PB Heiei Maru #7 firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
PB Kaikei Maru firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
PB Heiei Maru #7 firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
PB Okiyu Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kaikei Maru fired at enemy guns
PB Heiei Maru #7 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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TF 257 encounters mine field at Balikpapan [Oil] (64,97)

Japanese Ships
AM W-1

17 mines cleared

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kendari [Celebes] at 71,106, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1/B5N1-K Kate TB: 7 destroyed
B5N2 Kate TB: 13 destroyed
D3A1 Val DB: 2 destroyed
A6N1 Mike [Me-109T]: 1 destroyed
C3N1 Kate RC: 2 destroyed
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CV Soryu, Shell hits 28, and is sunk
CVL Shoho, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
CA Atago, Shell hits 1
DD Yugumo, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Hayashio
DD Maikaze, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Asagumo, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB New Mexico, Shell hits 4
CA Portland CA-33
CA Chester CA-27, Shell hits 1
CA Chicago CA-29
CA Astoria CA-34
CA RAN Australia, Shell hits 1
CL RNZN Leander
CL RN Enterprise
CL Phoenix CL-46
CL Honolulu CL-48
DD Balch, Shell hits 1
DD Fox
DD Peary
DD RN Tenedos
DD RN Encounter
DD RAN Norman, Shell hits 1
DMS Trevor
DMS Boggs
DMS Perry
DMS Long
DM Breese

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
CA Chicago CA-29 engages CV Soryu at 20,000 yards
CA Chester CA-27 engages DD Maikaze at 20,000 yards
BB New Mexico engages DD Yugumo at 20,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD RN Encounter at 20,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD Balch at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
DD Balch engages CV Soryu at 18,000 yards
CA RAN Australia engages CV Soryu at 18,000 yards
CA Astoria CA-34 engages CV Soryu at 18,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD Balch at 18,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD Balch at 18,000 yards
CL Honolulu CL-48 engages CV Soryu at 18,000 yards
CL RN Enterprise engages CV Soryu at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
DD Peary engages CV Soryu at 16,000 yards
CA RAN Australia engages CVL Shoho at 16,000 yards
CA Astoria CA-34 engages DD Maikaze at 16,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD Peary at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
BB New Mexico engages CV Soryu at 12,000 yards
CA Astoria CA-34 engages CV Soryu at 12,000 yards
BB New Mexico engages DD Asagumo at 12,000 yards
DD Peary engages DD Maikaze at 12,000 yards
CA Portland CA-33 engages CV Soryu at 12,000 yards
DD Peary engages DD Yugumo at 12,000 yards
CL RN Enterprise engages CV Soryu at 12,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD RN Encounter at 12,000 yards
DD Peary engages DD Maikaze at 12,000 yards
DMS Long engages CV Soryu at 12,000 yards
DMS Boggs engages CV Soryu at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Balch engages CV Soryu at 8,000 yards
CA RAN Australia engages CVL Shoho at 8,000 yards
CA Chicago CA-29 engages CA Atago at 8,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD RAN Norman at 8,000 yards
DD RAN Norman engages DD Hayashio at 8,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Balch at 8,000 yards
CL Phoenix CL-46 engages CV Soryu at 8,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD RN Encounter at 8,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Maikaze at 8,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Balch at 8,000 yards
DMS Boggs engages CV Soryu at 8,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages CV Soryu at 8,000 yards
CA Astoria CA-34 engages CV Soryu at 8,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Asagumo at 8,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Maikaze at 8,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD RN Tenedos at 8,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Yugumo at 8,000 yards
Ammo storage explosion on CV Soryu
CL RNZN Leander engages CV Soryu at 8,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD RN Tenedos at 8,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Peary at 8,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD Balch at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CV Soryu sunk by BB New Mexico at 10,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD Balch at 10,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD RN Encounter at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD RAN Norman engages CVL Shoho at 8,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD RN Tenedos at 8,000 yards
CA Chicago CA-29 engages CVL Shoho at 8,000 yards
Fuel storage explosion on CVL Shoho
CVL Shoho sunk by CA Portland CA-33 at 8,000 yards
DD RN Tenedos engages DD Maikaze at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
BB New Mexico engages CA Atago at 9,000 yards
CA Atago engages CA RAN Australia at 9,000 yards
CA Atago engages CA Astoria CA-34 at 9,000 yards
CA Chicago CA-29 engages DD Hayashio at 9,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD RN Tenedos at 9,000 yards
CA Atago engages CA Portland CA-33 at 9,000 yards
CL RNZN Leander engages CA Atago at 9,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD RAN Norman at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
BB New Mexico engages CA Atago at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages DD Peary at 13,000 yards
CA Astoria CA-34 engages CA Atago at 13,000 yards
CA Atago engages CA Chicago CA-29 at 13,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD RAN Norman at 13,000 yards
CA Atago engages DMS Perry at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 74,99

Japanese Ships
xAK Miyadono Maru

Allied Ships
SS Thresher

xAK Miyadono Maru is sighted by SS Thresher
SS Thresher launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Miyadono Maru

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
PB Showa Maru #5
TB HTMS Rayong
TB Kamo

Allied Ships
SS Trout

SS Trout is located by PB Showa Maru #5
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo fails to find sub and abandons search
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,99

Japanese Ships
PB Showa Maru #5
TB HTMS Rayong
TB Kamo

Allied Ships
SS Greenling

SS Greenling is sighted by escort
Greenling diving deep ....
TB HTMS Rayong fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Nguiu [Bathurst I] at 77,123

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61, hits 1

Allied Ships
AM RAN Mildura
AM RAN Ipswich

SS RO-61 is located by AM RAN Mildura
AM RAN Mildura fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Ipswich fails to find sub and abandons search
AM RAN Mildura fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Mildura fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Mildura fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Mildura attacking submerged sub ....
AM RAN Mildura is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Kendari [Celebes] at 71,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-54 [Later I-154]

Allied Ships
DMS Long
BB New Mexico
CA RAN Australia
CA Astoria CA-34
CA Chicago CA-29
CA Chester CA-27
CA Portland CA-33
CL Phoenix CL-46
CL RN Enterprise
CL RNZN Leander
DD Balch
DMS Trevor
DD RAN Norman
DD RN Encounter
DD RN Tenedos
DD Peary

SS I-54 [Later I-154] launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Long
I-54 [Later I-154] diving deep ....
DD RAN Norman fails to find sub and abandons search
DD RN Encounter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Tenedos fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Peary attacking submerged sub ....
DD Peary cannot reach attack position over SS I-54 [Later I-154]
DD RN Encounter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Peary fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Peary fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Peary fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Peary fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Peary fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Peary fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Peary fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Japanese Ships
DD Murasame
DD Kuroshio
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI

SS RNN KXVI launches 4 torpedoes at DD Murasame
RNN KXVI bottoming out ....
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Amami Oshima [F] at 98,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Hukuzyu Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pike

xAK Hukuzyu Maru is sighted by SS Pike
SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Hukuzyu Maru

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ASW attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,47

Japanese Ships
SS I-66 [Later I-166], hits 1

Allied Ships
DD RN Isis

SS I-66 [Later I-166] is sighted by escort
I-66 [Later I-166] bottoming out ....
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-66 [Later I-166] eludes ASW attack from DD RN Isis
SS I-66 [Later I-166] eludes DD RN Isis by hugging bottom
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu
DM Shirakumo
DD Yudachi

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI, hits 2

SS RNN KXVI is sighted by escort
RNN KXVI bottoming out ....
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yudachi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Manado [Celebes] at 75,98

Japanese Ships
DD Yunagi

Allied Ships
SS S-34

SS S-34 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Yunagi
S-34 diving deep ....
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yunagi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yunagi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yunagi is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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TF 257 encounters mine field at Balikpapan [Oil] (64,97)

Japanese Ships
AM W-1

17 mines cleared

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Submarine attack near Horn Island at 91,127

Japanese Ships
SS RO-67

Allied Ships
xAK Alcoa Polaris, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

xAK Alcoa Polaris is sighted by SS RO-67
SS RO-67 launches 4 torpedoes

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Sub attack near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu
CA Mogami
CA Maya
CL Tenryu
CL Tama
CL Kuma
DM Isonami
DMS Shimushu
DD Umikaze
DD Yudachi
DD Tokitsukaze

Allied Ships
SS S-41, hits 5

SS S-41 launches 4 torpedoes at CL Isuzu
S-41 bottoming out ....
DD Umikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yudachi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yudachi is out of ASW ammo
DD Yudachi is out of ASW ammo
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tokitsukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yudachi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Manado [Celebes] at 76,98

Japanese Ships
TK Teiyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires

Allied Ships
SS Tambor

TK Teiyo Maru is sighted by SS Tambor
SS Tambor launches 4 torpedoes

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ASW attack near Nguiu [Bathurst I] at 77,123

Japanese Ships
SS I-23

Allied Ships
CM RNN Willem v d Zaan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Liloa
xAK J L Luckenbach
xAK Steel Exporter
xAK Panaman
xAKL PC Legazpi

SS I-23 launches 5 torpedoes at CM RNN Willem v d Zaan
I-23 bottoming out ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Submarine attack near Amami Oshima [F] at 98,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Unyo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pike

xAK Unyo Maru is sighted by SS Pike
SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Unyo Maru

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,107

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 65 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 78
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 7
G4M1 Betty TB x 4

Allied aircraft
FAA Martlet II x 9
F4F-3A Wildcat x 3
F4F-3 Wildcat x 15
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 10 destroyed
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 destroyed
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 destroyed by flak
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Martlet II: 2 destroyed
F4F-3 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Yorktown CV-5
CV RN Formidable R67

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp
5 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 1 Torp

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
VF-8 with F4F-3 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
No.803 Sqn FAA with FAA Martlet II (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
No.806 Sqn FAA with FAA Martlet II (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VMF-111 with F4F-3A Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VMF-121 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
VF-2 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-42 with F4F-3 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 8 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
No.888 Sqn FAA with FAA Martlet II (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes

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Morning Air attack on KNIL 4th Coastal Gun Battalion, at 76,109 (Amboina [Ambon])

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 11
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on KNIL Molukken Gsn + Battalion, at 76,109 (Amboina [Ambon])

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 11
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 16 x 50 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on KNIL 4th Coastal Gun Battalion, at 76,109 (Amboina [Ambon])

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 11
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 6

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,106

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 39 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 5
A6M2m21 Zero x 10
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 3
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] x 11
F1M2 Pete FF x 1

Allied aircraft
FAA Martlet II x 3
F4F-3A Wildcat x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
SBD-3 Dauntless x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43 Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed
A6N1 Mike [Me-109T]: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Martlet II: 2 destroyed
F4F-3A Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless : 5 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kawai Chutai with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
Chitose S1 Det Chu with A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
Yamada S2 Det Chu with A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
Tainan S2 Hikotai/C with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
1st Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-44 I Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
1st Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Takao-2 with F1M2 Pete FF (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
64th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,106

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 2
A6M2m21 Zero x 5
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] x 10
F1M2 Pete FF x 1

Allied aircraft
SB2U-3 Vindicator x 15
SBC-4 Helldiver x 18
SBD-1 Dauntless x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2U-3 Vindicator: 4 destroyed
SBC-4 Helldiver : 7 destroyed, 3 damaged
SBC-4 Helldiver : 1 destroyed by flak
SBD-1 Dauntless : 9 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku
CL Abukuma

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-1 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
1 x SB2U-3 Vindicator releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBC-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kawai Chutai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 71 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
1st Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-44 I Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
1st Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Takao-2 with F1M2 Pete FF (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
64th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Yamada S2 Det Chu with A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
Chitose S1 Det Chu with A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 65 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 62 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato
CA Mogami
xAK Kureha Maru #3

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
3rd S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CA Chikuma

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
3rd S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 1 destroyed
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 81 minutes
3rd S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes

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Morning Air attack on 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 5
RAAF Beaufort V RTB x 12
RAAF Hudson I GP x 7
B-25C Mitchell GP x 26
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell GP: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
143 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 10 (2 destroyed, 8 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x RAAF Beaufort V RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 100 lb GP Bomb
7 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAF Beaufort II RTB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg
13 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 16th AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 40th "Mixed Gun" CD Regiment ...
Also attacking 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade ...
Also attacking 16th AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 40th "Mixed Gun" CD Regiment ...
Also attacking 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade ...
Also attacking 16th AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 40th "Mixed Gun" CD Regiment ...
Also attacking 64th Pack B Inf Gp Brigade ...
Also attacking 16th AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 40th "Mixed Gun" CD Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on 40th "Mixed Gun" CD Regiment, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
KNIL DB-7B Boston x 5
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 15
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Allied aircraft losses
KNIL DB-7B Boston: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x KNIL DB-7B Boston bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg

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Morning Air attack on 29th Draft B Division, at 31,46 , near Trincomalee [Cel]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 16
RAF Manchester B.I x 29
B-17E Fortress GP x 10
LB-30 Liberator GP x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 8 damaged
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 3 destroyed by flak
RAF Manchester B.I: 11 damaged
RAF Manchester B.I: 1 destroyed by flak
B-17E Fortress GP: 2 damaged
LB-30 Liberator GP: 3 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 1 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
121 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 14th Army ...
Also attacking 15th Army ...
Also attacking 32nd Draft Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 55th Draft B (-RCT) Division ...
Also attacking Yoko 5th Airborn SNLF ...
Also attacking IJN 2nd Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 55th Draft B (-RCT) Division ...
Also attacking 65th "Brigade" Division ...
Also attacking 29th Draft B Division ...
Also attacking 14th Army ...
Also attacking Yoko 5th Airborn SNLF ...
Also attacking 29th Draft B Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 12th Ind AA Gun Co , at 31,46 , near Trincomalee [Cel]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 36
RAF Manchester B.I x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 13 damaged
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 4 destroyed by flak
RAF Manchester B.I: 6 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 2 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet
3 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet

Also attacking 55th Draft B (-RCT) Division ...
Also attacking 65th "Brigade" Division ...
Also attacking 12th Ind AA Gun Co ...
Also attacking 29th Draft B Division ...
Also attacking 12th Ind AA Gun Co ...
Also attacking 29th Draft B Division ...
Also attacking 12th Ind AA Gun Co ...
Also attacking 29th Draft B Division ...
Also attacking 55th Draft B (-RCT) Division ...
Also attacking 12th Ind AA Gun Co ...
Also attacking 55th Draft B (-RCT) Division ...
Also attacking 12th Ind AA Gun Co ...
Also attacking 55th Draft B (-RCT) Division ...
Also attacking 65th "Brigade" Division ...

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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 2nd SNLF, at 31,46 , near Trincomalee [Cel]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Manchester B.I x 15

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Manchester B.I: 8 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 12th Ind AA Gun Co ...
Also attacking Yokosuka 2nd SNLF ...

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Morning Air attack on 15th Army, at 31,46 , near Trincomalee [Cel]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Manchester B.I x 9

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Manchester B.I: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAF Manchester B.I bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 29th Draft B Division, at 31,46 , near Trincomalee [Cel]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Hurricane IIaTr x 13
RAF Hurricane IIbTr x 17
NZ Kittyhawk IA x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 6

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Hurricane IIaTr: 4 damaged
RAF Hurricane IIaTr: 1 destroyed by flak
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 3 damaged
RAF Hurricane IIbTr: 1 destroyed by flak
NZ Kittyhawk IA: 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x RAF Hurricane IIaTr bombing from 100 feet
7 x RAF Hurricane IIbTr bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x NZ Kittyhawk IA bombing from 100 feet

Also attacking 55th Draft B (-RCT) Division ...
Also attacking 29th Draft B Division ...

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Morning Air attack on 29th Draft B Division, at 31,46 , near Trincomalee [Cel]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
NZ Kittyhawk IA x 6

Allied aircraft losses
NZ Kittyhawk IA: 4 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x NZ Kittyhawk IA bombing from 100 feet

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Morning Air attack on 29th Draft B Division, at 31,46 , near Trincomalee [Cel]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress GP x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress GP: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Engineer Construction Regiment, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25B Mitchell GP x 13
P-40E Warhawk x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-25B Mitchell GP: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
117 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 3rd Engineer Construction Regiment, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 1
B-25B Mitchell GP x 12
B-25C Mitchell GP x 8
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Allied aircraft losses
B-25B Mitchell GP: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
137 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25B Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 3rd Engineer Construction Regiment ...
Also attacking 48th Semi-Motorzd B Division ...
Also attacking 3rd Engineer Construction Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on 40th "Mixed Gun" CD Regiment, at 95,152 (Rockhampton [QL])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAAF Kittyhawk IA x 2
B-25C Mitchell GP x 13
P-40E Warhawk x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,107

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 6

Allied aircraft
FAA Martlet II x 4
F4F-3A Wildcat x 2
F4F-3 Wildcat x 12
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CV Lexington CV-2

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 1 Torp

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-42 with F4F-3 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
No.803 Sqn FAA with FAA Martlet II (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
No.888 Sqn FAA with FAA Martlet II (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VMF-111 with F4F-3A Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VMF-121 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kendari [Celebes] at 71,106

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 17
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 6
G4M1 Betty TB x 4

Allied aircraft
FAA Martlet II x 10
F4F-3A Wildcat x 2
F4F-3 Wildcat x 13
F4F-4 Wildcat x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 8 destroyed
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 4 destroyed
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 destroyed by flak
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Martlet II: 1 destroyed
F4F-3A Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CL RNZN Leander
BB New Mexico, Torpedo hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 1 Torp
3 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F4F-4 Wildcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F4F-3 Wildcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-8 with F4F-3 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
No.806 Sqn FAA with FAA Martlet II (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.888 Sqn FAA with FAA Martlet II (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-111 with F4F-3A Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-121 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,107

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 21
G4M1 Betty TB x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CV Yorktown CV-5

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp

Carrier support unable to supply air cover..

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 6
LB-30 Liberator GP x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
DD Kuroshio
BB Nagato

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x LB-30 Liberator GP bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
3rd S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
3rd S1 Kokutai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
RAAF Hudson III(LR) x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 1 destroyed
RAAF Hudson III(LR): 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
xAK Nanrei Maru, Bomb hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAAF Hudson III(LR) bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Amboina [Ambon] at 76,109

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Maya

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Baubau [Celebes] at 70,108

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 3

Allied aircraft
FAA Martlet II x 3
F4F-3 Wildcat x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 2 damaged
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CV RN Indomitable R92, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 1 Torp

CAP engaged:
No.803 Sqn FAA with FAA Martlet II (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
VF-8 with F4F-3 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,106

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 52 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 3
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 3
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] x 11
F1M2 Pete FF x 1

Allied aircraft
SB2U-3 Vindicator x 8
SBC-4 Helldiver x 8
SBD-1 Dauntless x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete FF: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2U-3 Vindicator: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
SBC-4 Helldiver : 3 destroyed
SBD-1 Dauntless : 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CL VFN Lamotte-Piquett

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SB2U-3 Vindicator releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kawai Chutai with A5M4 Claude (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Chitose S1 Det Chu with A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 16000.
Raid is overhead
1st Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-44 I Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
1st Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
Takao-2 with F1M2 Pete FF (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
64th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Yamada S2 Det Chu with A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kendari [Celebes] at 70,106

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 2
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44 I Tojo x 1
A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] x 8

Allied aircraft
FAA Swordfish I AS x 11
FAA Martlet II x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 destroyed
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Swordfish I AS: 4 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x FAA Swordfish I AS bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 2xMk VII Air DC

CAP engaged:
Kawai Chutai with A5M4 Claude (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Tainan S2 Hikotai/A with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
1st Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-44 I Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
1st Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
64th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Chitose S1 Det Chu with A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Yamada S2 Det Chu with A6N1 Mike [Me-109T] (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers

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ASW attack near Colombo [Ceylon] at 28,47

Japanese Ships
SS I-66 [Later I-166]

Allied Ships
DD RN Isis

SS I-66 [Later I-166] is sighted by escort
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Dili [P Timor] at 71,115

Japanese Ships
SS I-32, hits 1

Allied Ships
AVD McFarland
AVD William B. Preston

SS I-32 is located by AVD McFarland
AVD William B. Preston attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-32 eludes AVD William B. Preston by hugging bottom
AVD William B. Preston cannot reach attack position over SS I-32
AVD McFarland attacking submerged sub ....
AVD McFarland cannot establish contact with SS I-32
AVD McFarland loses contact with SS I-32
AVD McFarland cannot reach attack position over SS I-32
AVD McFarland cannot reach attack position over SS I-32
AVD McFarland cannot reach attack position over SS I-32
AVD William B. Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD McFarland fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Amboina [Ambon] (76,109)

25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
xAKL Miyako Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
PB Okiyu Maru
PB Kaikei Maru
PB Heiei Maru #7
xAP Suminoe Maru

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

KNIL 75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Miyako Maru at 6,000 yards
PB Okiyu Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kaikei Maru fired at enemy guns
PB Heiei Maru #7 fired at enemy guns
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Amphibious Assault at 30,46

TF 128 troops unloading over beach at 30,46

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Ground combat at Suva [Fiji] (132,160)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9521 troops, 113 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 346

Defending force 17613 troops, 289 guns, 494 vehicles, Assault Value = 468

Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
51st Naval Guard Unit
Guards Mixed Brigade
IV/66th Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 1st AF Unit

Defending units:
USMC 7th Regimental Combat Team
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
24th (Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
147th(Sep) Infantry Regimental Combat Team
USMC 8th Regimental Combat Team
USMC 2nd Tank Battalion
USMC I Amphib Corps
4th Light Field Artillery Battalion
2nd USMC Medium Field Artillery Battalion
1st Marine Raider Battalion
134th Light Field Artillery Battalion

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Ground combat at Amboina [Ambon] (76,109)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1898 troops, 48 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 80

Defending force 2030 troops, 54 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 89

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
KNIL 4th Coastal Gun Battalion
KNIL Molukken Gsn + Battalion
KNIL Ambon Base Force

Defending units:
62nd Draft B Inf Gp Bde /5
3rd Assault Engr Rgt /1
15th Mobile AA Rgt /1

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