2005 Stanley Cup, Canucks(Capt Ed) vs Predators(Mark VII)

[Mark VII]

For some reason I failed to save the combat reports for the 6/8-6/9/42 and the 6/10-6/11/42 turns. And because of the recent 1.8 patch upgrade I did not want to rerun the combat to get the reports.

During these four days final preparations were being made for TigerWalk, the landing on Diamond Harbor(Ed knows). KB returned to Rangoon for refueling and rearming the carriers. Same with the Yamato bombardment TF which was immedeatly sent along with another BB bombardment TF to hit Chandpur. The Chandpur raid had two missions, one was to destroy as many a/c as possible as air recon was telling me there was over 100 fighters there and the second reason was to give Ed the idea that Chandpur was the possible landing spot. The bombardments only yielded 7xMohawkIV's and 15xHurricaneII's destroyed which was alittle disappointing buy there was over 200 runway hits and 29 Airbase hits so Chandpur in closed.

My Akyab based Sally's and Helen's hit Dacca but found no enemy aircraft to destroy. Transports are being loaded and shove off for their objective.

First Attack on Hengchow with 6 1/2 Divisions plus supporting arms. Attack fails but fort reduced 2 levels. We will rest several days and attack again while IJAAF hits the airfield to keep their engineers busy.

On June 10th, the American 11th BG flying LB-30's begins bombing Canton Island with one raid a day. Wonder what they want?

[Mark VII]

First combat with patch 1.8 installed!

Preps and movement for TigerWalk continues. Follow up air raids on Chandpur to keep the airfield non operational and to maybe catch some Allied fighters stuck on the tarmac.

This is the date of the massive sub recon-by-suicide that Ed talked about in the forum. Via submarines, he landed elements to the 2nd USMC Raider Btn and the 153rd RCT on Makin, Mili, Majuro, Tarawa, Canton Island and Baker Island. Not sure if I would of wasted the highly trained Marine Raider's on this exercise but if you want something done right, send in the Marines! On four of the islands Ed saw what I have defending so I guess the American bandits did their jobs but paid the ultimate price. Being worthless pieces of coral, Mili and Majuro were undefended so the bandits temporarily captured these two atolls. This recon-by-suicide does give me the idea that something larger could be coming but my Emily's are seeing nothing in the area?

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/12/42
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Coastal Guns at Makin, 85,89, firing at TF 1006
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TF 1006 encounters mine field at Makin (85,89)

TF 1006 troops unloading over beach at Makin, 85,89
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TF 1031 troops unloading over beach at Mili, 84,85

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on Hengchow , at 45,37

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 9
Ki-21 Sally x 48

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 41
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Day Air attack on Chandpur , at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 26
E13A1 Jake x 1
Ki-21 Sally x 23
Ki-46-II Dinah x 3

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane II: 3 destroyed
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15
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Day Air attack on Canton Island , at 98,99

Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 2
LB-30 Liberator x 11

Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 1
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TF 1004 troops unloading over beach at Majuro, 83,83

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Tarawa, 85,91, firing at TF 1008
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TF 1008 encounters mine field at Tarawa (85,91)

TF 1008 troops unloading over beach at Tarawa, 85,91

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Baker Island, 94,92, firing at TF 1015
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TF 1015 encounters mine field at Baker Island (94,92)

TF 1015 troops unloading over beach at Baker Island, 94,92
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TF 1018 encounters mine field at Canton Island (98,99)

TF 1018 troops unloading over beach at Canton Island, 98,99

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon, Mine hits 1, on fire

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Coastal Guns at Canton Island, 98,99, firing at TF 1018

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Tarawa

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5396 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 175

Defending force 30 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2

Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4446 troops, 30 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 135

Defending force 10 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Baker Island

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1610 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 49

Defending force 40 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 5

Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Makin

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3781 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 117

Defending force 40 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 5

Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Mili

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 30 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4

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

Allied max assault: 6 - adjusted assault: 8

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Mili base !!!
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1

Defending force 11068 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 135

Allied max assault: 0 - adjusted assault: 0

Japanese max defense: 140 - adjusted defense: 612

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 4)
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Ground combat at Baker Island

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1

Defending force 3227 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 49

Allied max assault: 0 - adjusted assault: 0

Japanese max defense: 46 - adjusted defense: 53

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 1)
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Ground combat at Makin

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1

Defending force 5428 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 117

Allied max assault: 0 - adjusted assault: 0

Japanese max defense: 113 - adjusted defense: 121

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 1)
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Ground combat at Majuro

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 20 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 3

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

Allied max assault: 4 - adjusted assault: 2

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Majuro base !!!
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Ground combat at Tarawa

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1

Defending force 10169 troops, 49 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 175

Allied max assault: 0 - adjusted assault: 0

Japanese max defense: 171 - adjusted defense: 606

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 4)
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/13/42
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Day Air attack on Hengchow , at 45,37

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 9
Ki-21 Sally x 47

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 9
Runway hits 34
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Day Air attack on Chandpur , at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 3
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 32
Ki-21 Sally x 42
Ki-46-II Dinah x 3

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
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Day Air attack on Canton Island , at 98,99

Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 2
LB-30 Liberator x 14


Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10
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ASW attack at 29,28********(1st hit on a sub since patch 1.604 installed!!!)

Japanese Ships
MSW W.6
DD Shigure(gets the hit)
PC Shonan Maru #7
PG Aso Maru
PG Tamo Maru #7
MSW W.17

Allied Ships
SS S-41, hits 1

[Mark VII]

Final sea movement for TigerWalk. About 6 TF's are hovering 120 miles from Chandpur(240 miles from Diamond Harbor) waiting for the BB bombardment TF's to get rearmed and catch up. The transports are accompanied by CVE Taiyo loaded with Shoho's Zero Daitai flying CAP along with some LR-CAP from Akyab. KB is 120 miles farther to the East in a blocking position should any Allied ships try to get in the way from the Ceylon area. KB is also throwing up alot a CAP with the hope of drawing any RAF attack a/c in the area but no RAF is seen except on the ground in Southern India. Sally's from Mandalay keep Chandur suppressed while Sally's and Helen's from Akyab try to finish off any surface ships at Diamond Harbor plus reduce the port defences. Another 11xMohawkIV's and 17xHurricaneII are shown destroyed on the ground. Recon is showing only three ground units at Diamond Harbor while I see seven Allied ground units at Chandpur. Is the deception working or are two of those Diamond Harbor units Divisions?

With patch 1.8, ASW attacks is way up, there must of been 7 encounters in the Bay of Bengal but I show you only the two that got hits.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/14/42
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ASW attack at 29,28

Japanese Ships
DD Fubuki
DD Tanikaze
DD Hagikaze(get the hits)

Allied Ships
SS S-41, hits 2
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ASW attack at 29,27

Japanese Ships
APD APD-1
APD APD-39
APD APD-32
APD APD-33(gets 3 hits)
PC Ch 13
PC Ch 9(gets a hit)

Allied Ships
SS S-39, hits 4
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Day Air attack on Chandpur , at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 32
Ki-21 Sally x 46
Ki-46-II Dinah x 4

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 5 destroyed
Hurricane II: 6 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
91 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 45
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Day Air attack on Canton Island , at 98,99

Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 3
LB-30 Liberator x 11

Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina: 2 damaged
LB-30 Liberator: 1 damaged
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/15/42
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Day Air attack on Chandpur , at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 32
Ki-21 Sally x 18
Ki-46-II Dinah x 3

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane II: 3 destroyed
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 9
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Day Air attack on Diamond Harbor , at 28,23

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 22
Ki-49 Helen x 25
Ki-46-II Dinah x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 5 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Norman, Bomb hits 5x250kg, on fire, heavy damage
DD Griffin, Bomb hits 5x250kg, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported

Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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Day Air attack on Canton Island , at 98,99

Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 2
LB-30 Liberator x 8

Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina: 1 damaged

Runway hits 6

[Mark VII]

Very busy two days! First the TigerWalk Diamond Harbor landings begin and out of nowhere, an American invasion force starts landing operations on Canton Island! First India.

TigerWalk begins with two Battleship bombardments mainly trying to suppress the port defences in advance to the troop landings. 13 guns were lost, hope they were CD guns? In support of the landings, KB sends some of its Kate's on port attack also trying to reduce resistance. Akyab's bombers go after the ground units and Mandalay's bombers are looking for the RAF on the ground at Dacca.

Each invasion TF has a CA or CL's attached to help with counter battery fire. I think the landings go well(included the action reports of each TF) and after the first day and a half of TigerWalk, at least 85737 troops, 888 guns, and 205 vehicles are landed. The landing force consists of the 18th,21st and 48th Divisions. 'B' and 'C' Brigades of the Imperial Guard Division. The 6th, 2nd and 7th Tank Rgt's. the 4th Eng and two versions of the 23 Eng Rgt's. The 18th HFA, 14th Morter Btn and the 3rd Mtn Gun Rgt. And finally the 14th, 15th and 25th Army HQ's. There is "more" on the way!

The ineffectual British bombardments reveal that only the 2nd UK Division 'A' Brigade along with the Diamond Harbor BF and the Bengal Eng Rgt is defending. The air landing on Jamshedpur by the 3rd Yokosuka SNLF Paras meets zero resistance and the airfield is captured intact. TigerWalk has started according to plan...BANZAI!!!

Now on to the Southcentral Pacific!

Somehow, a slow troop-carrying invasion TF and a slow Battleship bombardment TF managed to sneak to Canton Island without being sighted till the 14 inch guns of the BB's opened fire. I really wonder if my Emily's in the area are flying naval search as they are ordered to do? I should of had some warning!

Even though I half expected this to be the first target of Ed's counter-offensive, I didn't see anything coming and had just flew in the F1/Tainan Daitai to try to get some LB-30s during their daily raids. Well, the USN bombardment just blasts the airfield and 15 Zero's are destroyed on the ground and the airfield closed. Sh?tfire!!!

The 2nd Marine Division and the 24th USA Division supported by the 34th Eng Rgt and the 102 USN BF land on the 17th. The good news is that Canton Island's valient defenders inflict heavy losses on the invaders and hold(for now)! Imagine this, only the Maizuru 2nd SNLF, the 52nd Naval Guard Unit and the 6th Base Force are holding off two of the Americans best infantry Divisions!

So far no sight of the American Carriers or carrier based aircraft types. He should have at least four of them! Are they nearby in support of this major operation, one would think so? Are my Emily's flying??????

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/16/42
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Naval bombardment of Diamond Harbor, at 28,23

Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
CA Ashigara
CA Haguro
BB Hyuga
BB Ise

Allied Ships
DD Norman, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
DD Griffin, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Agra, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
564 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
Vehicles lost 5

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 17
Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2
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Naval bombardment of Diamond Harbor, at 28,23

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei

Allied Ships
DD Norman, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage(SINKS)
DD Griffin, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage(SINKS)
PT PT-38, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage(SINKS)

Allied ground losses:
222 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 9
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1
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Naval bombardment of Canton Island, at 98,99

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 8 destroyed

Allied Ships
CL Nashville
CA Northampton
CA Portland
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
576 casualties reported
Guns lost 12

Airbase hits 47
Airbase supply hits 16
Runway hits 257
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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Day Air attack on Dacca , at 31,24

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
Ki-21 Sally x 27
Ki-49 Helen x 45
Ki-46-II Dinah x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 13
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Day Air attack on Canton Island , at 98,99

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 3
LB-30 Liberator x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4
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Day Air attack on 2nd UK/A Division, at 28,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
Ki-21 Sally x 21
Ki-49 Helen x 16
Ki-46-II Dinah x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 5 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 3 damaged

Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Day Air attack on Diamond Harbor , at 28,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
B5N Kate x 62

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
MSW Agra, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported

Port hits 4
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 12
TF 12 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

55 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AP Osaka Maru
DD Hatsukari, Shell hits 4
CA Nachi, Shell hits 1
AK Heiei Maru #7

Japanese ground losses:
521 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Diamond Harbor

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4690 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 114

Defending force 13679 troops, 137 guns, 32 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 438
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Ground combat at Jamshedpur

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 326 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 19

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

Japanese max assault: 22 - adjusted assault: 24

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 24 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Jamshedpur base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/17/42
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 12
TF 12 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

100 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PG Seikai Maru
AP Yokohama Maru, Shell hits 1
CL Kuma
AP Kisogawa Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
489 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 30
TF 30 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

104 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AP Ume Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
PG Shinko Maru #2, Shell hits 3
PG Shinko Maru #1, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Akikaze
PC Ch 16

Japanese ground losses:
573 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 121
TF 121 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

120 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PC Kyo Maru #12

Japanese ground losses:
810 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 2
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TF 73 troops unloading over beach at Majuro, 83,83

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
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TF 1025 encounters mine field at Canton Island (98,99)

TF 1025 troops unloading over beach at Canton Island, 98,99

Allied Ships
DD Allen
DD Aylwin
DD Monaghan
DD Dale
DD Peary
AK Exmoor, Mine hits 1

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Coastal Guns at Canton Island, 98,99, firing at TF 1025
54 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Allen
DD Worden
DD MacDonough

Allied ground losses:
1382 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 12
TF 12 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 30
TF 30 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

37 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 16
AP Nichiran Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
294 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 39
TF 39 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

136 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PC Takunan Maru #2, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PG Hashidate, Shell hits 4, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
1008 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 121
TF 121 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

81 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD APD-36, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
405 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
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Day Air attack on Dacca , at 31,24

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
Ki-21 Sally x 26
Ki-49 Helen x 44
Ki-46-II Dinah x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 43
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Day Air attack on Canton Island , at 98,99


Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 2
LB-30 Liberator x 9

Allied aircraft losses
LB-30 Liberator: 1 damaged
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Day Air attack on Diamond Harbor , at 28,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
B5N Kate x 61

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 2 damaged

Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 1
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4446 troops, 30 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 135

Defending force 11593 troops, 65 guns, 3 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 487

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Diamond Harbor

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4730 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 116

Defending force , Beginning Assault Value = 1775
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Ground combat at Majuro

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 210 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1

Japanese max assault: 6 - adjusted assault: 8

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Majuro base !!!

Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported (153rdRCT/2 SURRENDERS)
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 8449 troops, 61 guns, 3 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 486

Defending force 9485 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 135

Allied max assault: 418 - adjusted assault: 84

Japanese max defense: 133 - adjusted defense: 66

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 3

Japanese ground losses:
119 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Allied ground losses:
1037 casualties reported
Guns lost 20
Vehicles lost 2

[Mark VII]

Diamond Harbor is captured on the first attack and the defeated defenders retreat to Calcutta across the water barrier. The airfield is intact but the port has some damage. Naval forces participating in the invasion have suffered only minor damage considering the over 250 ships that took part. Four AP's took medium to heavy damage with only one in danger of sinking and four PC/PG's took serious damage with none in immediate danger of going down. Time to start moving inland. Elements of the 2nd Yokosuka SNLF Paras jump and seize a undefended Asansol airfield. It would seem that the Calcutta, Dacca, Chandpur triangle is now isolated from the rest of India. Can I move fast enough?

The American Canton Island Op continues but it seems that the first day landing was a little much for the invading forces as they only bombard my defenders these two days. I decide to test the new 1.8 ASW/Sub routines and send a RO sub into the vicinity of Canton Island to see what happens. Still no sight of any USN Carriers and not counting the TF's seen in the Canton Island hex, there are no sightings in the open water around Canton Island. Are my Emily's flying?


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/18/42
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 30
TF 30 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 16, Shell hits 3

Japanese ground losses:
125 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 39
TF 39 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

145 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara, Shell hits 3
AP Tutukami Maru
DD Shigure, Shell hits 3
PG Tatsumiya Maru, Shell hits 10, on fire
AP Manila Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
1337 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 42
TF 42 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze

Japanese ground losses:
98 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 121
TF 121 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

47 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
APD APD-39
APD APD-37

Japanese ground losses:
139 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 30
TF 30 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 39
TF 39 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

67 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
AP Kyokusei Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
CL Kuma, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
348 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 42
TF 42 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

Japanese ground losses:
102 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Diamond Harbor, 28,23, firing at TF 121
TF 121 troops unloading over beach at Diamond Harbor, 28,23

21 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
64 casualties reported
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TF 1036 encounters mine field at Canton Island (98,99)

Allied Ships
DMS Elliot
DMS Chandler
DMS Long
DMS Perry
DMS Dorsey
DMS Lamberton
DMS Boggs
DMS Hopkins
DMS Hovey
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Day Air attack on Chandpur , at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
Ki-49 Helen x 45
Ki-46-II Dinah x 4

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 1
Hurricane II x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed
Hurricane II: 4 destroyed

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

Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 37
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Day Air attack on Calcutta , at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 67
Ki-21 Sally x 20
Ki-49 Helen x 25
Ki-46-II Dinah x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 3 damaged

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9314 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 123

Defending force 10211 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 363

Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Diamond Harbor (BANZAI!!!)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 92333 troops, 965 guns, 266 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1839

Defending force 6870 troops, 71 guns, 1 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 121

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Japanese max assault: 1839 - adjusted assault: 2860

Allied max defense: 91 - adjusted defense: 90

Japanese assault odds: 31 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Diamond Harbor base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
174 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

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

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9746 troops, 31 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 359

Defending force 9314 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 123
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Ground combat at Asansol

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 184 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 9

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

Japanese max assault: 12 - adjusted assault: 14

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 14 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Asansol base !!!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/19/42
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ASW attack near Canton Island at 98,99

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61, hits 13, on fire, heavy damage(SINKS)

Allied Ships
AP Rooseboom
AP Ruth Alexander
AK Kahuku
AP Chaumont
AP President Monroe
AP W.A. Holbrook
AP President Johnson
DD Peary
DD John D. Ford
DD Allen
DD Aylwin
DD Monaghan
DD Dale
DD Worden
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Naval bombardment of Canton Island, at 98,99 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Nashville
CA Northampton
CA Portland
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee, Shell hits 2
BB Pennsylvania
BB Maryland, Shell hits 3

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 38
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 8
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TF 76 troops unloading over beach at Mili, 84,85

Japanese ground losses:
338 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on Chandpur , at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
Ki-49 Helen x 45
Ki-46-II Dinah x 5

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 4 destroyed
Hurricane II: 5 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 47
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Day Air attack on Calcutta , at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 70
Ki-21 Sally x 14
Ki-49 Helen x 20
Ki-46-II Dinah x 3

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 2 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 19
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9300 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 127

Defending force 10017 troops, 30 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 357

Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Mili

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1516 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 46

Defending force 30 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4

Japanese max assault: 96 - adjusted assault: 88

Allied max defense: 3 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 88 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Mili base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported (153rd RCT/3 Surrenders)
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9637 troops, 30 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 356

Defending force 9300 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 127

[Mark VII]

TigerWalk is in sort of a lull as the ground units rest to recover squads and fatigue. Some units are moving while the bulk is resting. Reinforcements continue to arrive via sea and air. Still not seeing the RAF in Southern India? Do the Brits even have an effective airforce or are they saving up for some emergency?

Canton Island is taken by the Marines after 5 days of fierce fighting. The Maizuru 2nd SNLF, the 52nd Naval Guard Unit and the 6th Base Force are still holding out in the SW corner of the Atoll and have done the Emperor proud. During the struggle the defenders disabled or destroyed some 6208 infantry and 68 guns. I would hope that the 2nd Marine Division and the 24th Division will be unavailable for further offensive operations for a couple of weeks. The Americans still need to destroy my dug in defenders so there are still oportunities to kill more Marines. The minefield did get hits on two AK's and a destroyer so I am somewhat happy. The CD guns from the 6th BaseForce did get some hits on some DD's and transports so I hope a couple are hurting alittle.

Hengchow is captured so now the railway is clear of the Chinese hordes so my troops can move freely between Canton and Yenen. There are still some Chinese Corps trapped behind my lines so need to decide if I should destroy them(for the points) or move on elsewhere and just let them die with out supply?


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/20/42
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TF 1025 encounters mine field at Canton Island (98,99)

TF 1025 troops unloading over beach at Canton Island, 98,99

Allied Ships
DD John D. Ford
DD Aylwin
DD Dale
DD MacDonough
DD Worden
DD Monaghan, Mine hits 1xType 93, on fire

Coastal Guns at Canton Island, 98,99, firing at TF 1025
223 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Aylwin
AP Rooseboom, Shell hits 2, on fire
AP Ruth Alexander, Shell hits 3
CL Concord, Shell hits 2
DD Worden, Shell hits 1
DD MacDonough

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
1218 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Vehicles lost 1
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Naval bombardment of Chandpur, at 30,25

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane II: 1 destroyed
Mohawk IV: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei

Allied ground losses:
2999 casualties reported
Guns lost 28
Vehicles lost 4

Runway hits 15
Port hits 11
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 2
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Naval bombardment of Canton Island, at 98,99

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CL Nashville
CA Northampton
CA Portland
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 6
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ASW attack at 28,24

Japanese Ships
AK Sanuki Maru
PC Ch 5 (GETS the HITS)
PG Kantori Maru
DD Minekaze

Allied Ships
SS Trusty, hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
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TF 1025 encounters mine field at Canton Island (98,99)

TF 1025 troops unloading over beach at Canton Island, 98,99


Allied Ships
DD Allen
DD Dale

Coastal Guns at Canton Island, 98,99, firing at TF 1025
67 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Concord

Allied ground losses:
735 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on Calcutta , at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 52
Ki-46-II Dinah x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 3
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Day Air attack on 52nd Naval Guard Unit, at 98,99

Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 1
LB-30 Liberator x 18

Allied aircraft losses
LB-30 Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Hengchow (BANZAI!!!)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 207078 troops, 1794 guns, 605 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 3941

Defending force 56407 troops, 190 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1534

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Japanese max assault: 3792 - adjusted assault: 2779

Allied max defense: 1380 - adjusted defense: 449

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Hengchow base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
3376 casualties reported
Guns lost 37
Vehicles lost 10

Allied ground losses:
4573 casualties reported
Guns lost 67

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9274 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 127

Defending force 22756 troops, 161 guns, 10 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 478

Allied ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 22603 troops, 155 guns, 10 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 478

Defending force 9274 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 127

Allied max assault: 276 - adjusted assault: 97

Japanese max defense: 97 - adjusted defense: 63

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 2

Japanese ground losses:
356 casualties reported
Guns lost 8

Allied ground losses:
500 casualties reported
Guns lost 25
Vehicles lost 1
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Ground combat at 60,89

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 7375 troops, 81 guns, 1 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 161

Defending force 213 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 5

Japanese max assault: 250 - adjusted assault: 240

Allied max defense: 3 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 240 to 1

Allied ground losses:
575 casualties reported (NGVR Btn and 101st RAAF BF surrender)
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/21/42
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TF 1025 encounters mine field at Canton Island (98,99)

TF 1025 troops unloading over beach at Canton Island, 98,99

Allied Ships
DD Allen
DD MacDonough
AK Walter Luckenbach, Mine hits 1, on fire

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Coastal Guns at Canton Island, 98,99, firing at TF 1025
85 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AK Kahuku, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Aylwin
AP Republic, Shell hits 4, on fire
CL Concord

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
697 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
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TF 1025 encounters mine field at Canton Island (98,99)

TF 1025 troops unloading over beach at Canton Island, 98,99

Allied Ships
DD John D. Ford
DD Allen
DD Aylwin
DD Monaghan, heavy damage
DD Worden
DD MacDonough

Coastal Guns at Canton Island, 98,99, firing at TF 1025
22 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD MacDonough, Shell hits 3, on fire
CL Concord
DD Dale, Shell hits 1

Allied ground losses:
192 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Day Air attack on Maizuru 2nd SNLF, at 98,99

Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 1
LB-30 Liberator x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
116 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 8623 troops, 21 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 102

Defending force 24811 troops, 163 guns, 9 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 421

Allied ground losses:
1 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 20707 troops, 150 guns, 7 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 421

Defending force 8623 troops, 21 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 102

Allied max assault: 794 - adjusted assault: 302

Japanese max defense: 65 - adjusted defense: 18

Allied assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 2)

Allied forces CAPTURE Canton Island base !!!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
617 casualties reported
Guns lost 10

Allied ground losses:
238 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

[Mark VII]

In India, Japanese Air continues to suppress RAF airbases. No RAF seen in the air, have the pilots all run away in the face of the victorious Zero's? Recon reported the 18th UK"B" Division 60 miles from Calcutta, KB's divebombers are ordered to interdict the attempt to reinforce the pressed city. On the same day, KB's Kates go after Calcutta's Airfields.

The American battleship deathstar hits Baker Island while I still have troops making things hot for the Marines on Canton Island. I think the USN would be better served to continue to support their Marines on Canton.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/22/42
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Day Air attack on Dacca , at 31,24

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Ki-21 Sally x 63
Ki-46-II Dinah x 4

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 49
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Day Air attack on 18th UK/B Division, at 30,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
D3A Val x 48
E7K2 Alf x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 3 damaged

Allied ground losses:
98 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Day Air attack on Calcutta , at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
B5N Kate x 59

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 3 damaged

Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 24
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 2050 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 395

Defending force 7470 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 62

Allied max assault: 30 - adjusted assault: 40

Japanese max defense: 36 - adjusted defense: 28

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
71 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/23/42
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Day Air attack on Calcutta , at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 3
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 16
Ki-21 Sally x 47
Ki-15 Babs x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 6 damaged

Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 20
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Day Air attack on 18th UK/B Division, at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
D3A Val x 48
E7K2 Alf x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Day Air attack on Calcutta , at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
B5N Kate x 57

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 26
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Naval bombardment of Baker Island, at 94,92 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Nashville
CA Northampton
CA Portland
BB Mississippi, Shell hits 3
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 2
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
297 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 18
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 14
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 2010 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 398

Defending force 7394 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 55

Allied max assault: 20 - adjusted assault: 3

Japanese max defense: 35 - adjusted defense: 34

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported

[Mark VII]

A sneak look at one of my wonder weapons being built at one of the many Kawasaki factories working on the first orders. I'm sure the evil American spies will sooner or later find out its name but we will give them their first clue, it is the Ki-61 Hien.

Look, just like the Americans, we have mass producing manufactoring lines as well. Banzai!!!

[Mark VII]

Here is the new wonder weapon in the air during flight testing. The sooner that Allied pilots learn this outline the sooner they can try to run away. But wait, since the Hien has a speed of 350mph, most Allied fighters will not be able to run away. Best just bail out as soon as you see it! Research, research and more research.

[Mark VII]

The resistance of the Canton Island defenders has been so intense, the invading yankee pirates can only bombard with artillery these two days. Their infantry must be wasted and dragging their tongues! The American Battleship deathstar returns and adds to the carnage.

India sees only airfield suppression attacks with more reinforcements being landed. My initial 3 divisions have rested and are moving onto Calcutta to begin the seige.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/24/42
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Day Air attack on Calcutta , at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 18
Ki-21 Sally x 47
Ki-15 Babs x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
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Naval bombardment of Canton Island, at 98,99 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Nashville, Shell hits 1
CA Northampton
CA Portland, Shell hits 1
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico, Shell hits 2
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Maryland, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
443 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 19331 troops, 179 guns, 7 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 404

Defending force 6671 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 50

Japanese ground losses:
220 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/25/42
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Day Air attack on Dacca , at 31,24

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 21
Ki-46-II Dinah x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 3 damaged
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19
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Day Air attack on Calcutta , at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
A6M3 Zero x 14
Ki-21 Sally x 43
Ki-15 Babs x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19
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Day Air attack on 5th Indian Air Base Force, at 31,24

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
Ki-21 Sally x 32
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
80 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 19619 troops, 183 guns, 7 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 436

Defending force 6503 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 35

Japanese ground losses:
81 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

[IS2m]

Good game, Mark VII. Too bad that Nashville is out of the playoffs...

[Mark VII]

I guess beating up on the three weakest teams in the West, Columbus, Chicago and StLouis 19-5(I think) didn't help when going against one of the hottest teams at the end of the season. The Redwings sorta had the same problem? I was at game one in Nashville and witnessed our only victory! Really thought we had a chance after that but SanJose really stepped up and used their larger size to full advantage and keeped us pinned to the boards. I was rooting for the Sharks in their next series but now I'm just waiting for the finals to see who I like.

ORIGINAL: IS2m

Good game, Mark VII. Too bad that Nashville is out of the playoffs...

[Mark VII]

A plan is developing in which IJA forces will seize Dacca via a combination para and Tank attack. Air recon is showing only one unit defending and seven units at Chandpur. The 2nd and 6th Tank Rgt's are heading cross country to Asansol to get to their jumping off points. The recently dropped 2nd and 3rd Yokosuka Para's are planning and resting for the operation. Not this turn, but I keep attacking Chandpur from the sea and air to keep Ed thinking I may be landing there soon. Hope that he does not reinforce Dacca while my troops get into theikr jumpoff locations. Still no sight of the RAF in lower India so I sense there is air activity at the level 2 airfield at Yanam. KB is sent into range to attack the airfield with its Vals and the Kates are held in reserve in case of any RN naval activity. This turns out to be a minor mistake as not enough RAF a/c are destroyed and to Vals are lost to flak.

The end is near at Canton Island as I notice that the IJN 6th Base Force has disappeared from the Island. The American Battleship deathstar strikes again at my valient defenders and they manage another hit on a rampaging CA. The yankee Marines continue to play it safe and only bombard with their artillery at long range. They seem gun shy and afraid to face the Japanese soldier at close range after the beating the Marines took getting ashore!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/26/42
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Naval bombardment of Canton Island, at 98,99 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Nashville
CA Northampton, Shell hits 1
CA Portland
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
469 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
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Day Air attack on Dacca , at 31,24

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
Ki-21 Sally x 53
Ki-46-II Dinah x 4

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 20
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Day Air attack on Yanam , at 22,21

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
D3A Val x 62
E13A1 Jake x 1

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 2 destroyed, 16 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Fulmar: 1 destroyed
Vildebeest IV: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 2
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 19688 troops, 186 guns, 8 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 444

Defending force 1829 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 27

Japanese ground losses:

122 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/27/42
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Day Air attack on Dacca , at 31,24

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
Ki-21 Sally x 51
Ki-46-II Dinah x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 26
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Day Air attack on Yanam , at 22,21

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
D3A Val x 59
E13A1 Jake x 1

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 4 destroyed, 15 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane II: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 19885 troops, 189 guns, 8 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 453

Defending force 1669 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 19

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported

[Mark VII]

Three divisions plus supporting arms are now rested and on Calcutta. We bombard these next two days to size up the defenses. Calcutta is not as strong as suspected as only the 2nd UK "A" Division, the 18th UK"B" Division, 2 BF's, an aviation unit and an engineer unit are defending. The 7th Tank Rgt rolls into a undefended Benares as the IJA probes to the north looking for any British resistance. On to Lucknow as air recon is showing only one unit, probably a BF! Air and naval suppresion continue as we prepare to free the local Indian population from the yoke of British imperialism.


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/28/42
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Naval bombardment of Chandpur, at 30,25 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga
BB Ise, Shell hits 2

Allied ground losses:
1094 casualties reported
Guns lost 21
Vehicles lost 1

Runway hits 2
Port supply hits 1
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Day Air attack on Calcutta , at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
Ki-21 Sally x 69
Ki-15 Babs x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 3 damaged

Allied ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 62
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Day Air attack on 18th UK/B Division, at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
Ki-51 Sonia x 19
Ki-15 Babs x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Calcutta

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 65087 troops, 799 guns, 38 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1389

Defending force 24432 troops, 104 guns, 1 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 235

Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Benares

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 920 troops, 0 guns, 63 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 35

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

Japanese max assault: 38 - adjusted assault: 78

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 78 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Benares base !!!
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 20047 troops, 190 guns, 9 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 466

Defending force 1621 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 19

Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/29/42
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Day Air attack on Chandpur , at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
Ki-21 Sally x 57
Ki-46-II Dinah x 4

Allied aircraft
Hurricane II x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
48 casualties reported

Port hits 3
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Day Air attack on Calcutta , at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
Ki-21 Sally x 60
Ki-15 Babs x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 3 damaged

Allied ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19
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Day Air attack on 18th UK/B Division, at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
Ki-51 Sonia x 17
Ki-15 Babs x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Calcutta

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 65287 troops, 800 guns, 39 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1396

Defending force 24307 troops, 105 guns, 1 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 233

Allied ground losses:
115 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 20112 troops, 193 guns, 9 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 473

Defending force 1585 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 19

Japanese ground losses:
129 casualties reported

[Mark VII]

With 1.8 starting to get some action in the submarine war. In addition to the three attacks shown that got hits there were another three encounters where nothing happened. Subs were spotted, I sent ASW groups to deal with them, some results happened, I'm happy! Still thinking there is some RAF at Yanam, some CA's are sent to bombard, good results are reported!

Message received at Combined Fleet HQ at 2305 6/30/42:

Radio and codes to be destroyed after this message stop....eternal damnation to those American Marines stop....may our comrades in arms please avenge us stop....May the Emperor live ten thousand years stop...signed Sgt Yudachi; 52nd Naval Guard Unit stop.

Nothing has been heard from the defenders of Canton Island since that message! With nothing more than the Maizuru 2nd SNLF, the 52nd Naval Guard Unit and the 6th Base Force, the Japanese hold off the Americans best two divisions for 14 days. Its going to be a long road to Tokyo!


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/30/42
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ASW attack at 28,24

Japanese Ships
DD Namikaze(gets the hits)
DD Akikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Okikaze

Allied Ships
SS O19, hits 3
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ASW attack at 28,24

Japanese Ships
PG Seikai Maru
DD Mochizuki
DD Minazuki
DD Yayoi(gets the Hit)

Allied Ships
SS Truant, hits 1
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Day Air attack on Calcutta , at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 20
Ki-21 Sally x 22
Ki-15 Babs x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported

Runway hits 9
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ASW attack at 28,24

Japanese Ships
DD Namikaze
DD Akikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Okikaze(gets the Hit)

Allied Ships
SS Truant, hits 1
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Ground combat at Calcutta

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 65415 troops, 805 guns, 39 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1402

Defending force 24278 troops, 103 guns, 1 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 233

Allied ground losses:
139 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Canton Island

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 27998 troops, 229 guns, 17 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 480

Defending force 1502 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 16

Allied max assault: 460 - adjusted assault: 399

Japanese max defense: 8 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 399 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
1824 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Allied ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/01/42
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Naval bombardment of Yanam, at 22,21

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
Fulmar: 2 destroyed
Hurricane II: 4 destroyed
Vildebeest IV: 4 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
DD Hagikaze
DD Maikaze
DD Natsushio
DD Kagero
CL Kitakami
CL Abukuma
CA Ashigara
CA Myoko

Allied ground losses:
298 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 25
Airbase supply hits 17
Runway hits 173
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2
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Day Air attack on Calcutta , at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
A6M3 Zero x 18
Ki-21 Sally x 21
Ki-15 Babs x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 3 damaged
Ki-15 Babs: 2 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Runway hits 7
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Ground combat at 18,57

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 10194 troops, 111 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 191

Defending force 220 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1

Japanese max assault: 178 - adjusted assault: 180

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 180 to 1

Allied ground losses:
595 casualties reported (5th Dutch Naval BF surrenders)
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Ground combat at Calcutta

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 65549 troops, 809 guns, 39 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1405

Defending force 24214 troops, 102 guns, 1 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 233

Allied ground losses:
215 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

[Mark VII]

The Dacca Op is ready to jump off in two days. The Imperial Guards"B" Division and the 33rd"B" Division are only a couple of miles from Asansol from where they will race to Dacca to help secure the city from British counterattack from Chandpur. The 131st IJNAF Base Force is also in Asansol ready to provide some aviation support once Dacca is taken. The 2nd and 6th Tank Rgt's are just South of Asansol 120 miles from Dacca well rested ready to rush in to assist the airborne boys.

The first all out attack on Calcutta will also jump off on two days. Most of my Helen's and Sally's are resting this turn for a all out effort on the 4th.

The American Battleship Deathstar returns to Baker Island, wonder when the invasion will start?

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/02/42
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Day Air attack on Calcutta , at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 18
Ki-21 Sally x 17
Ki-15 Babs x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
1 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Runway hits 3
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Ground combat at Calcutta

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 65792 troops, 813 guns, 39 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1411

Defending force 24030 troops, 100 guns, 1 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 235

Allied ground losses:
96 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/03/42
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ASW attack at 95,95

Japanese Ships
SS RO-64, hits 6, on fire, heavy damage(35-87-0)

Allied Ships
DD Porter(Gets 3 Hits)
DD Selfridge
DD Phelps (Gets 3 Hits)
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Naval bombardment of Baker Island, at 94,92 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Porter
DD Selfridge
DD Phelps
DD Balch
CL Nashville
CA Portland
CA Northampton
BB Mississippi, Shell hits 1
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 1
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
274 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17
Port hits 8
Port supply hits 19
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Ground combat at Calcutta

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 66859 troops, 851 guns, 39 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1654

Defending force 23882 troops, 103 guns, 2 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 231

Allied ground losses:
225 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

[Mark VII]

The big day has arrived. Two Combat Engineer Rgt's lead the 18th, 21st and 48th Divisions with Arty support from two FA Rgt's and a Mortar Btn while the 14th, 15th and 25th Army HQ's offer logistic support. Defending is only a Brigade from each of the 2nd and 18th UK Divisions plus some BF's. The weather is not good in Burma so all of the anticipated air support does not arrive. I really don't think the light air support made the difference. The attack bogs down but the engineers make progress and reduce the British fortifications somewhat. We will be back!

The air assault on Dacca also kicks off with the Yokosuka 3rd SNLF Para jumping onto the airfield while elements of the Yokosuka 2nd SNLF Para land in and around a large park near downtown Dacca in an effort to seize the local government. The gallent Para's know that two Tank Rgt's are on the way but it is not enough as the 5th Indian Base Force holds during the first attack on the 4th. Eventhough more Para's landed on the 5th(check enclosed portion of the operations report) no assault takes place(on second thought maybe the air transport was only carrying supply???). The morning of the 6th finds both SNLF's at about 60% strength with both the 2nd and 6th Tank Rgt's there with them. Even better news is that a Brigade from both the Imperial Guards Division and the 33rd Division are only 15 miles out side of town. The attack will resume at first light on the 6th!


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/04/42
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Day Air attack on 6th UK Med Art Regiment, at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
Ki-21 Sally x 36
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
97 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
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Ground combat at Calcutta

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 84087 troops, 936 guns, 39 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1657

Defending force 23703 troops, 105 guns, 2 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 233

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese max assault: 1712 - adjusted assault: 659

Allied max defense: 233 - adjusted defense: 677

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

Japanese ground losses:
1927 casualties reported
Guns lost 78
Vehicles lost 6

Allied ground losses:
378 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
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Ground combat at Dacca

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 594 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 36

Defending force 3016 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 41

Japanese max assault: 46 - adjusted assault: 18

Allied max defense: 44 - adjusted defense: 32

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/05/42
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Day Air attack on 18th UK/B Division, at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
Ki-21 Sally x 54
Ki-15 Babs x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 10 damaged

Allied ground losses:
207 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
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Ground combat at Calcutta

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1718 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1531

Defending force 22770 troops, 88 guns, 2 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 222

Allied ground losses:
170 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR 07/05/42

Ki-57-II Topsy damaged by flak(3rd SNLF from Diamond Harbor)
Ki-57-II Topsy damaged by flak
Ki-57-II Topsy destroyed by flak
Ki-57-II Topsy damaged by flak
Ki-57-II Topsy damaged by flak
Ki-57-II Topsy damaged by flak
Ki-57-II Topsy destroyed by flak
L3Y Tina damaged by flak(2nd SNLF from Rangoon)
L3Y Tina damaged by flak
L3Y Tina damaged by flak
L3Y Tina damaged by flak
L3Y Tina damaged by flak

[Mark VII]

Dacca falls to the combined air and ground assault.  Hopefully the arrival of  a Brigade from both the Imperial Guards Division and the 33rd Division will be enough to secure the city should the Brits attempt to counterattack out of Chandpur.
 
 The Commonwealth troops in Chandpur now have their backs to the ocean where large Battleships often appear shelling the crap out of the docks and airfields.  Calcutta is also cut off from the rest of India and prep work continues for the next major assault as the 38th Division moves into position to join the renewed assault on the next day .
 
 
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/06/42
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Naval bombardment of Chandpur, at 30,25

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CL Abukuma
BB Hyuga
BB Ise

Allied ground losses:
2909 casualties reported
Guns lost 31
Vehicles lost 4

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 27
Port hits 1
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Day Air attack on 5th Indian Air Base Force, at 31,24

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 15
Ki-30 Ann x 27
Ki-21 Sally x 32

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Day Air attack on 5th Indian Air Base Force, at 31,24

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
Ki-21 Sally x 13
Ki-49 Helen x 10
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on 18th UK/C Division, at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
Ki-21 Sally x 22

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Day Air attack on 18th UK/C Division, at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 23
Ki-49 Helen x 33

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Ground combat at Dacca .......BANZAI!!!!!!

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4215 troops, 30 guns, 143 vehicles, Assault Value = 516

Defending force 2822 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Japanese max assault: 110 - adjusted assault: 125

Allied max defense: 21 - adjusted defense: 6

Japanese assault odds: 20 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Dacca base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
149 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
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Ground combat at Calcutta
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 72989 troops, 870 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 1573

Defending force 22587 troops, 91 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 224

Allied ground losses:
409 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/07/42
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Day Air attack on 6th UK Med Art Regiment, at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 22
Ki-49 Helen x 31

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 1
Hurricane II x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed

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Day Air attack on 18th UK/C Division, at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
Ki-21 Sally x 23

Allied aircraft
Hurricane II x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on 18th UK/C Division, at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
Ki-21 Sally x 46
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1

Allied aircraft
Hurricane II x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane II: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Calcutta

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 73261 troops, 873 guns, 31 vehicles, Assault Value = 2050

Defending force 22008 troops, 90 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 225

Allied ground losses:
76 casualties reported

[Mark VII]

Eventhough the air support from Burma was grounded by weather, the aircraft based at Diamond Harbor gets through and makes a difference during the assault on Calcutta.  But  the main difference is the addition of the 38th Division and a Combat Engineer Rgt to the 21st, 48th and 18th Divisions.  The defenders retreat across the River and end up in the hex between Calcutta and Chandpur.  The Airfield is captured intact with lots and lots of supply but the Industry and Resources in the hex are somewhat damaged.

I would hope that the over-the-river retreat cost these units many more disruptions than a normal retreat over open land.  Now I need to effort to get ground units onto both the retreated units hex and Chandpur to prevent the ex-Calcutta garrison from reaching Chandpur and thus gaining what ever fortifications the Brits have dug.  The  ex-Calcutta garrison will be much easier to destroy in that clear hex! 

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/08/42
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Day Air attack on 18th UK/B Division, at 29,23

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
A6M3 Zero x 16
Ki-30 Ann x 27
Ki-21 Sally x 44
Ki-15 Babs x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-21 Sally: 4 damaged

Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Ground combat at Calcutta

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 107148 troops, 1117 guns, 43 vehicles, Assault Value = 2061

Defending force 21984 troops, 89 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 224

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese max assault: 2031 - adjusted assault: 1775

Allied max defense: 167 - adjusted defense: 749

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Calcutta base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
334 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

Allied ground losses:
562 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
Vehicles lost 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/09/42
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Day Air attack on Lucknow , at 28,16 (SWEEP)

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 8
Hurricane II x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 6 destroyed
Hurricane II: 2 destroyed

[Mark VII]

Chandpur and the ex-Calcutta Garrison continue to be pounded from the Air and Sea in preparation for their destruction.  My ground units are resting for a couple of days before moving to pin the Allied units.  Moving into both Chandpur and the ex-Calcutta Garrison hex will require shock attacks since we will be crossing rivers so I need to make sure everything is in order!

In case you are wondering, the Hyuga and Ise are based out of  the level 9 port Diamond Harbor where I have landed well over 1,000,000 supply.  This was the plan, take Diamond and then blast Chandpur often till taken so we would of brought plenty of those 14 inch high-explosive rounds for said use.
 
The 7th Tank Rgt is probing near Lucknow so RAF fighters are attempting to interdict.  A view turns ago there was only on unit defending Lucknow(assumed to be a BF) but now there are  two units.  For the 12th, I have ordered a air-ground attack in an effort to find out the identity of the new ground unit which I am assuming to be a combat unit. 

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/10/42
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Naval bombardment of Chandpur, at 30,25 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 2 destroyed

1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
CL Abukuma
BB Hyuga
BB Ise

Allied ground losses:
557 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
Vehicles lost 2

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Port fuel hits 1
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Day Air attack on 5th Indian Air Base Force, at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 24
Ki-21 Sally x 9
Ki-49 Helen x 50
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 2 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 5 damaged

Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Day Air attack on 18th UK/B Division, at 30,24

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
Ki-30 Ann x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Day Air attack on 18th UK/C Division, at 30,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
Ki-21 Sally x 43
Ki-46-II Dinah x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 3 damaged

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Dimapur , at 33,23 (SWEEP)

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27

Allied aircraft
Hurricane II x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane II: 2 destroyed
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/11/42
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Day Air attack on Dimapur , at 33,23 (SWEEP)

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27

Allied aircraft
Hurricane II x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane II: 1 destroyed
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Day Air attack on 7th Tank Regiment, at 28,17

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 3
Hurricane II x 8

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

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Day Air attack on 18th UK/B Division, at 30,24

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
Ki-30 Ann x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on 18th UK/B Division, at 30,24

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
Ki-21 Sally x 71
Ki-15 Babs x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Guns lost 1