ENLIST TODAY (Docup (A) vs Koniu (J) No Koniu

[DOCUP]

Alfred:  I know what your saying.  I have been doing this for some time now.   I swept Taung Gyi before.  The next day twice as many fighters were there.  Koniu has around 3 times the number of fighters I do.  Maybe I am wrong with this plan.  I will try and get some screen shots up around Thursday.   I don't have that many 3rd Gen fighters that can go up againist what Koniu has in the area.  I might try and send some Hellcats in I have over 50 of them in the area.
 
Kurt: My wife is preggars.  So no nylons.  Even though I did just feel my daughter kick for the first time just now.

[JocMeister]

How are your pools doing? You have to keep an close eye on those and don´t waste planes just for the sake of sweeping. You can never wear down the Japanese air force so when you do something offensively it has to have a purpose.

3/44 you get the P47-25. I think it is 175 per month but beware as it only runs for 4 months. You have to make that stretch until 11/44 when the P51D kicks in. Its an awesome plane though! [&o]. If you play by the 2nd MVR band HR you can stack that on top of everything the Japs have. But in the period between the P47-25 and P51D that you are stuck with only 80 P38s and 30 P51Bs USAAF planes. Only plane you get in that time in decent numbers are the Hellcat but against Franks and Sams its outdated.

I found that mid to late 44 my fighter pools where more critical then any other period of the game aside from the first 6 months. Especially late 44 everything was dry.

[DOCUP]

8th Jan 44

All action in Burma

Taung Gyi
One of the 2Es attack during the night with success.  They destroy 15 fighters on the ground and leave 32 holes in the runway.  Sweeps go in. Corsairs go in first and run up against 100 Franks and Tojos.  They did great, all my sweeps did great.  We down 86 fighters for 15 of our own.  Not all of my groups took off today.  I did stand down the bombers.

Joc:  Pools are ok.  I have about 100 P47s

I forgot. I lost a bunch of bombers to LRCAP Hansa Bay.

[jeffk3510]

Glad to see you're sticking with it after your CV clash.. Sorry to bring it up again..

Have you been playing much Campaign Series? Schanilec and I have just been cranking out the turns.

[DOCUP]

Jeff: No prob with the CV clash. No I haven't been able to recently its been way to busy.



I said I'd update Thursday. I didn't say which Thursday.



14th Jan 44



KB or atleast part of it is around the Marshalls. How do I know this, look at the pic below.



Quiet turn for the most part but I'm happy with it.



China

Japs are bombarding Changsha. Other than that static.



Burma

Troops are moving around for both of us. I took Bassien yesterday. It looks like a Jap unit is moving towards Bassien. I might be mistaken because this would be a mistake. I have an Oz ID, Brit BDE and 2 AA units present. Forts are at 20% right now.



Timor AO

Jap ships have bombarded Saumlaki several times. I haven't lost many planes in them but I have lost several PT boats. Subs, mines, and PT boats haven't done anything. I'm still building up the islands around Saumlaki.



New Britian AO

I have been attacking Hansa bay. I have been slowly chipping away at them. I have another BDE moving in. I did catch 5 PBs doing a supply run and sunk them by 2Es. I also caught 4 xAKLs and sunk them too.



Marshalls

Several naval bombardments have closed down the AFs on Maeolap and Wotje. I finally got some subs into the area. PT boats and mines haven't did much. I get lucky with one of my subs this turn. 2 TT hits both penetrate the armor of the CV with a fuel explosion. CV was reported on fire.

[DOCUP]

Burma

I am prepping units for Moulmein. It will take awhile for me to get everything needed for this op.

I am moving units from around Ramree Island to Magwee. I will then move them down south along the opposite side of the river. My hope is the tanks will be the deciding factor. I am also moving armor units to Taung Gyi to help deal out some pain. I have done some sweeps and they have worked. Once I get units into position, I will start my major offensives.

Taung Gyi
I have 4 IDs with 2 tank units present. 2 more tank units are on their way. 2 beat up Chinese corps are present with on combat eng unit. I am facing 2 IDs one component of a tank Div behind 5 forts.

Koniu has an ID in just about every hex around his parameter.

[DOCUP]

DEI

Japs have built up several bases. I have reports that A/B/C components of ID are scattered around Sumatra and Java. I just got a intel report that 28th C ID is at Djambi. I'm not for sure what else is around this area. If you want a map of the area ask, but its all in Jap hands.

Timor AO

Samulaki
Building up AF and everthing along with Babar and the island SE of Samulaki. Bombardment runs are coming from around Ambon. I have units prepping for Lautem. These consist of 1 ID several BDEs and tank units. I think that KB 2 is around the area, but not for sure. I do know 3 BBs, 4 CLs and DDs are around.

I have several IDs, BDEs prepping for different bases in the area. I'm trying to get stuff in place as well as finding the Jap CVs.

[DOCUP]

New Britian AO

Slow right now. Hansa Bay is getting some action but that's about it. I have units prepping for Manus, Shortlands, Gastma and others.

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Marshalls

Pic says it all.

Roi Namur has around 15K worth of troops right now.

I also have Wake Is


Gilberts
Still in Jap hands. I took an ID prepping for Tabituea and move it for another location. I am kinda regretting that decision.


I have all of Alaska

What else do you all want to know.

[JocMeister]

I think you are in a very good position. You are putting pressure on three different axis forcing koniu to spread out. If you can get to Timor that will give you a level 9 AFs in the area. I think this should be your priority. From there almost ALL Japanese oil are within B29 range. Its only 3 months away until you get the first batch! If you can do that I would say your CV losses were worth it.

If you can get Babar/Damar built up an invasion of Timor should be doable under LBA and without CV cover as long as KB is in CENTPAC.

Regarding Burma I would be surprised if you could break through by land. Both Speedy and I failed to do so despite a huge allied commitment. Prepp units for an amphib landing somewhere behind his MLR. It doesn´t need to be a long jump. Moulmein? Tavoy? Just have the troops prepped in case you run into a brick wall and can´t get any further.

CENTPAC, Without CVs its going to be a couple of months before you get make some real progress here. But keep up the pressure and force koniu to continue to spend assets here. If you can make him keep KB here its a small victory for you I would say!

I think you are doing far better then you think you are. Keep it up! [:)]

Oh, and congrats on the CV. That one may be a goner! [&o]

[DOCUP]

17th Jan 44
 
Jap CVs Marshalls
 
Burma
Quiet
 
Timor AO
We sweep a base above Ambon and shoot down a bunch of Tojos.
 
Hansa Bay
Jap units about ready to crumble.  I need to rest for a few days.  I think I can take it with the next attack.
 
Marshalls
Interesting development.  Bombardment TFs are present (I believe this, I have only seen the replay).  I have subs inbetween the TFs and my bases.  The kicker is I have 2 SAGs close by.  One CA SAG with Fletchers and a Fletcher DD SAG (10 ships).  I can run a bombardment of Roi Namur or I can send them againist his bombardment TFs.  I am thinking of sending them after his TFs.  If I can hit him with both TFs after he does his bombardment run I should have the advantage but that's a big if.  I could also hit him before he runs and have bombers present.  Running thru 2 SAGs and PT boats should run his ammo down.  Moonlight should be in the 60s or so. 
 
What do you guys think?

[zuluhour]

At this point< I am being&nbsp; out classed and have no comment. I am getting rope a doped.

[DOCUP]

So am I.

[DOCUP]

Got the turn.

Marshalls

I have 3 Jap TFs 1 is the CVs, for some reason its the lead TF. The 2 TFs behind it are bombardment TFs. I assume. In the past a BB, CL with DDs bombarded Wotje, while 3 BBs and DDs bombarded Maloelap.

Besides the subs I have 2 PT boat TFs at Wotje. I will have my Fletcher TF run down one hex south of Wotje. I am still on the fence about sending the CAs into the fight. I might break off the CAs and have the DDs try to intercept the Jap TF at Wotje. I want night battles, but I don't want them to hang around during the day phase.

I have ordered the Fletcher TF to move to the hex just south of Wotje, with one waypoint (Wotje). I have 11 Cats on night search. 28 Avengers on night attack. I am not expecting much from my PTs, subs or Avengers.

The good about the Marshalls.
Koniu using a lot of fuel running the BBs and CVs around this area. He is also exposing his ships to my subs. I will get lucky from time to time. Also these ships are being occupied in an area I'm not able to advance.


47 Tojos are shot down over Namlea this turn for 1 P38.

[JocMeister]

Is it the full KB in The Marshalls?

[DOCUP]

Joc:&nbsp; No just part of the KB.
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17th Jan 44
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Rangoon
Outside Rangoon, I ordered a bombardment TF to hit Rangoon.&nbsp; It runs into a Jap SAG consisting of 1 BB, CA, 2 CLs and DDs.&nbsp; I had 2 Brit CLs and 6 DDs.&nbsp; I lost 2 CLs and 2 DDs.&nbsp;
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Moulmein at 54,55, Range 15,000 Yards
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Allied aircraft
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no flights
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Allied aircraft losses
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Walrus II: 1 destroyed
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Japanese Ships
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BB Fuso, Shell hits 8,&nbsp; on fire
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CA Mogami, Shell hits 2
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CL Naka
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CL Jintsu, Shell hits 4
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Murakumo
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Asagiri, Shell hits 1,&nbsp; on fire
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Kamikaze, Shell hits 2,&nbsp; on fire
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Asakaze, Shell hits 1,&nbsp; on fire
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Harukaze, Shell hits 1,&nbsp; on fire
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Matsukaze, Shell hits 3,&nbsp; heavy fires,&nbsp; heavy damage
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Asanagi, Shell hits 2
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Okikaze, Shell hits 2,&nbsp; heavy fires
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Hokaze, Shell hits 3,&nbsp; heavy fires
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Tachikaze
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Allied Ships
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CL Emerald, Shell hits 18, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CL Kenya, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Quadrant, Shell hits 2
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Quality, Shell hits 2
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Quilliam, Shell hits 1
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Racehorse, Shell hits 1
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Relentless, Shell hits 6,&nbsp; heavy fires,&nbsp; heavy damage
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DD Roebuck, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
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I hope several of those DDs will sink.

Marshalls
The sub that hit the Uruyu is sunk today.&nbsp; It went after the Jap CVs again.&nbsp; The bombardments didn't take place.&nbsp; Wonder why?

[DOCUP]

My LRCAP shoots down 16 Zeros and 11 Nells that attacked one of my TFs.&nbsp; 1 Jap DD is reported sunk.&nbsp; This TF had to retire to one of the 3 bases I don't have reconned.&nbsp; Tomorrow I will recon these bases and attack with bombers.&nbsp; Hopefully I will finish off the damaged DDs.&nbsp; Maybe get a few hits on the cruisers.

[zuluhour]

How do I isolate a quote?[:(] (just a part of a previous post)

[DOCUP]

Kurt: I don't know.
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20th Jan 44
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Burma
Out bombing missions fine only an AKE.&nbsp; We put 3 500 lb pounds into her. We do lose a few Navy Liberators going after a DD.&nbsp; A fleet boat puts a TT into a big fat xAP.&nbsp; A Jap CL and DD run into mines outside Rangoon.&nbsp; DD is listed as on fire with heavy damage.&nbsp; I hope this one sinks.
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Ternate
US sub spots 3 Jap BBs I don't know if they are leaving the area or moving into it.
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Hansa Bay
Captured.&nbsp; We are bombing the retreating units from the air.&nbsp; I might be able to wipe out these units before they get out of the swamps.
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Marshalls
We sink 3 mini subs and my DDs plaster Roi Namur.
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The best news is that the Uruyu is confirmed sunk!!!!!!!

[DOCUP]

27th Jan 44
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China
Quiet. I tried sneaking some of my reserves down to Wuchow.&nbsp; Jap LCU has spotted us.&nbsp; Back to the drawing board.
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Burma
I have units moving around, for a new offensive.&nbsp; The minefield outside of Rangoon has been destroyed by the Japanese.&nbsp; Since the last update another DD and a PB had struck a mine.&nbsp; Not bad.&nbsp; Possibility of sinking 2 DDs (both reported on fire with heavy damage) and damaging a CL and PB.&nbsp; Intel reported 10 DDs in the Tavoy port.&nbsp; I sent fighters and bombers in.&nbsp; We find LBs instead of DDs, we do sink them all.&nbsp; Our P38s find and destroy 37 Zeros for the lose of 4 P38s.&nbsp; No bombers are lost.
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Timor AO
I sent 2 DDs up to Ambon to take out some LBs.&nbsp; I was bored.&nbsp; They get caught by a CA escorted by a few DDs.&nbsp; I lose 1 DD with another damaged.&nbsp; We damaged 2 of his DDs.&nbsp; The next day a US sub sinks one of the damaged DDs.&nbsp; We have bombed a few islands just as harassment.
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Hansa Bay
We have been bombing the fleeing Jap units.
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Marshalls
I have sent in some DEs again and sink some more LBs with a cpl of mini subs.&nbsp;&nbsp; I have lost 2 fleet boats due to AASW.