Andy Mac v PZB This time India will Stand !!!!

[Kereguelen]

No Combat Engineer Regiment?

No Corps HQ?

Unloading not completed in one turn?

I hope you have enough supplies?

[beppi]

ORIGINAL: Kereguelen

No Combat Engineer Regiment?

No Corps HQ?

Unloading not completed in one turn?

I hope you have enough supplies?

Yea Andy, i have to second this

Troop unload in more than one turn is a bad idea
No Corps HQ is a Bad Idea, might mot ne neccesary here but for heavier fortified bases it is a must have.
For heavy fortified/garrisioned bases use an army HQ too. Got double the unadjusted AV in an deliberate Attack in 6/44 with Corps and Army HQ.

Combat Engineers are not that important i think. The Divisions have quite good organic engis and the small 30 AV units get disabled in the first turn, so not impressive.

There is a Defender: disruption(-) missing. Dont do that Always use one of the escort surface TFs with a few BBs (i prefer > 4) 5 dds and the rest CAs and do a bombardement after the turn you land (you can do it the turn you land too for the first shock). But defender high disruption is a must have

And did you use an Amphib HQ ? You got quite a lot of disruption, not good

[Andy Mac]

No BB's left only have 6
 
Corps HQ is on second wave
 
All troops unloaded in day 1 rest of force is en route as part of second wave
 
Plenty of supply
 
Disruption less than 10 in all units
 
Heavy air strikes ordered for tomorrow
 
Lets see what happens

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

All troops unloaded in day 1 rest of force is en route as part of second wave

Then there is a serious problem with the way you loaded your assault. All of your units ashore are fragments. That means the assigned leaders are with the parent units. That in turn means that the fragments - the ones ashore doing the fighting - have computer-assigned leaders. Very likely many of those leaders are poor, and certainly it's true that they are not the exceptional leaders that you want in charge.

[Andy Mac]

2 of the Divs have that issue not sure why will investigate tomorrow

[Andy Mac]

Decided to hit PZB pretty hard tomorrow with CAS from my carriers - I dont think his carriers will lunge in tomorrow so I have time and I want to get that Div disrupted

[SoliInvictus202]

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

2 of the Divs have that issue not sure why will investigate tomorrow

for some reason I mostly end up with a few support or motorized support squads left behind, after loading - the info always tells me that I have more than enough space, but some get left behind anyway... - loading the units, waiting until they are loaded without giving them a destination, seems to fix this usually - sometimes not though...

only if you bring MUCH more transport capacity than needed this doesn't happen...

just my 2cts

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

2 of the Divs have that issue not sure why will investigate tomorrow

According to your combat report (above) all units have that issue??

Assaulting units:
   193rd Tank Bn /19
   6th Infantry Div /14
   3rd Marine Div /14
   93rd Infantry Div /14
   1st Marine Div /14
   37th Infantry Div /15
   22nd Marine Rgt /19
   43rd Infantry Div /1
   627th TD Bn /19

[Andy Mac]

But not when I went into the turn

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

But not when I went into the turn

I could swear that I've seen that too a few times. In the midst of sending other bug-saves I never pulled any of those. I don't have any, but maybe you could give a save to Michael because it sounds off.

[Andy Mac]

Last turn one of my Divs decided to attack on its own with predictable results

This turn my CAG wasted a full deck strike on Fanning Island because Christmas is closed - grrrrrrrr

PZB's MTB;s are avoiding my DD's and causing mayhem small dd flotillas are everywhere but achieving little

[Andy Mac]

Now waiting on 2nd wave before I attack again as he is stronger than I realised so I will spend next 6 or 7 days softening Japanese up

[Andy Mac]

PZB is upset by the patch 2 fix to the Judy - I have pointed out that I know nothing about it but I know it was debated at length at the time the change was made and Timtom is the expert who made the change not me..

I have also pointed out that I didnt even know about

lastly and with absoulute sincerity my email below sums up my feeling on the issue nicely

[:D][:D][:D] - I did offer to go back to the turn pre we applied the patch if he doesnt want to have this impact but if we stay where we are then.....

"Ps boo hoo my heart bleeds… so now you can only strike me from the same range with Dive bombers but still launch a free hack with torpedo bombers….

It is an irrelevant issue now anyway I have been forced to put my carriers onto react 6 no choice after two fights where I couldn’t launch a strike so even if you get into the sweet spot for a 3rd time my carriers have been forced to react with my most aggressive carrier admirals in charge – if I spot you my carriers will close as much as possible for a knife fight anyway !!!

I hate the lack of control but this 8 v 7 hex bullshit has forced me to use react something I swore I would never do – at least I know my CAG’s will launch if you get too close"

Not that I am in any way bitter over the 7 max hardcoding.....not at all

[pat.casey]

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

Now waiting on 2nd wave before I attack again as he is stronger than I realised so I will spend next 6 or 7 days softening Japanese up

You mentioned you had a second wave... I would send it in
As long as he has kb and nearby bases delay serves the defender

[crsutton]

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

PZB is upset by the patch 2 fix to the Judy - I have pointed out that I know nothing about it but I know it was debated at length at the time the change was made and Timtom is the expert who made the change not me..

I have also pointed out that I didnt even know about

lastly and with absoulute sincerity my email below sums up my feeling on the issue nicely

[:D][:D][:D] - I did offer to go back to the turn pre we applied the patch if he doesnt want to have this impact but if we stay where we are then.....

"Ps boo hoo my heart bleeds… so now you can only strike me from the same range with Dive bombers but still launch a free hack with torpedo bombers….

It is an irrelevant issue now anyway I have been forced to put my carriers onto react 6 no choice after two fights where I couldn’t launch a strike so even if you get into the sweet spot for a 3rd time my carriers have been forced to react with my most aggressive carrier admirals in charge – if I spot you my carriers will close as much as possible for a knife fight anyway !!!

I hate the lack of control but this 8 v 7 hex bullshit has forced me to use react something I swore I would never do – at least I know my CAG’s will launch if you get too close"

Not that I am in any way bitter over the 7 max hardcoding.....not at all

I am a bit perplexed. This Judy fix has been around a long time. Perhaps a year.

[Andy Mac]

We are beta testing a new data patch to fix the SD upgrade issue so PZB only got the impact of the original patch 2 changes a few weeks back so its new to him which is why I have slightly more sympathy than my post would indicate

[Andy Mac]

Still no turn I suspect PZB uis trawling internet source to prove the Judy's range

Makes no difference to me as I know I know nothing about this subject !!!!

[paullus99]

Seems to be a little sour grapes on his side of things.

[Andy Mac]

Na John is great its a nasty surprise when it happens in mid operation and this one has hit him in mid operation because we only updated to patch 2 (witht he beta) a few days ago probably after hit fleet sortied so I would be pissed as well if I was him.

I am just less than bothered by it because
a. I cannot fix it and
b. I suffered over the hardcoded range twice

Turn from yesterday below his MTB's sailing past numerous DD flotillas to cause issues wave 2 is a few days away didnt really expect to need them but will probably bring them in in in 2 or 3 days

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Apr 16, 44
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Christmas Island at 174,141, Range 10,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
MTB G-5
MTB G-550
MTB G-552
MTB G-14

Allied Ships
CA Australia
DE Mitchell, Shell hits 3
DE Sanders
DE Seid
DE Stadtfeld
DE Steele
DE Wyman
AP William Ward Burrows
AK Crater, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AK Arided
AK Draco, Shell hits 1
AK Albireo
AK Mintaka
AK Caelum, Shell hits 1
AK Gainsar
AK Grumium
AK Lesuth, Shell hits 1
AK Megrez
AK Venus
AK De Grasse
AP Gen. W.A.Mann
AP Gen. H.W.Butner
AP Gen. G.O.Squier, Shell hits 1
AP Gen. T.H.Bliss, Shell hits 1
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke




Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 39% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Matsumura W. gains tactical advantage
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez ,
AK Lesuth screened from combat
DE Sanders engages MTB G-14 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez ,
AK Lesuth , AK Grumium , AK Gainsar ,
AK Caelum , AK Mintaka , AK Albireo ,
AK Draco screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders
Range closes to 2,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders , DE Mitchell
MTB G-5 engages AP Gen. T.H.Bliss at 2,000 yards
AK Crater sunk by MTB G-550 at 2,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages AP Gen. H.W.Butner at 2,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages AP William Ward Burrows at 2,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders
DE Mitchell engages MTB G-5 at 2,000 yards
MTB G-550 engages AK Caelum at 2,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows screened from combat
MTB G-14 engages DE Mitchell at 2,000 yards
DE Sanders engages MTB G-5 at 2,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages DE Sanders at 2,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages AK Draco at 2,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders
CA Australia engages MTB G-14 at 2,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages DE Mitchell at 2,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages AK Lesuth at 2,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages DE Mitchell at 2,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders , DE Mitchell
MTB G-14 engages AK Lesuth at 2,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages AP Gen. G.O.Squier at 2,000 yards
MTB G-550 engages AK Lesuth at 2,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages AP Gen. W.A.Mann at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders , DE Mitchell
MTB G-14 engages AK Draco at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders , DE Mitchell
CA Australia engages MTB G-14 at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders , DE Mitchell
Range closes to 2,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez ,
AK Lesuth screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders
MTB G-552 engages DE Mitchell at 2,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages AK Gainsar at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders , DE Mitchell
MTB G-5 engages AP Gen. G.O.Squier at 3,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages AP Gen. H.W.Butner at 3,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier screened from combat
MTB G-552 engages DE Wyman at 3,000 yards
MTB G-550 engages DE Wyman at 3,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages DE Steele at 3,000 yards
DE Seid engages MTB G-5 at 3,000 yards
MTB G-552 engages AK Lesuth at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez ,
AK Lesuth , AK Grumium , AK Gainsar ,
AK Caelum screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders
MTB G-550 engages DE Mitchell at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders , DE Mitchell
MTB G-5 engages AK Megrez at 8,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages AK Grumium at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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ASW attack near Christmas Island at 177,140

Japanese Ships
SS I-169, hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Dyson
BB Washington
CA Quincy
CLAA Van Heemskerck
DD Eaton
DD Halford
DD Hailey
DD Fullam
DD Franks



SS I-169 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Dyson
DD Halford attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hailey fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Fullam fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Franks fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Air attack on TF, near Christmas Island at 174,141

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 53 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B6N1 Jill x 8



Japanese aircraft losses
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
AP Gen. H.W.Butner
DE Sanders



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B6N1 Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo



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Submarine attack near Ramree Island at 54,48

Japanese Ships
SS I-19

Allied Ships
LCT-365



LCT-365 is sighted by SS I-19
SS I-19 cannot acquire firing solution on enemy LCT


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Christmas Island at 174,141, Range 15,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
MTB G-7
MTB G-1
MTB G-2
MTB G-3

Allied Ships
CA Australia
DE Mitchell
DE Sanders
DE Seid
DE Stadtfeld
DE Steele
DE Wyman
AP William Ward Burrows
AK Arided
AK Draco
AK Albireo
AK Mintaka
AK Caelum
AK Gainsar
AK Grumium
AK Lesuth
AK Megrez
AK Venus
AK De Grasse
AP Gen. W.A.Mann
AP Gen. H.W.Butner
AP Gen. G.O.Squier
AP Gen. T.H.Bliss
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke



Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Itokawa, R. gains tactical advantage
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders , DE Mitchell
MTB G-3 engages AP William Ward Burrows at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DE Steele engages MTB G-3 at 10,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AK Venus at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez ,
AK Lesuth , AK Grumium screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders
DE Mitchell engages MTB G-3 at 7,000 yards
DE Mitchell engages MTB G-3 at 7,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AK Draco at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders
Range closes to 4,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez ,
AK Lesuth screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders
MTB G-3 engages AK Mintaka at 4,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AK Grumium at 4,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AK Caelum at 4,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AK Mintaka at 4,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AK Albireo at 4,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AK Arided at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders , DE Mitchell
Range closes to 4,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez ,
AK Lesuth screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders
MTB G-3 engages AK Albireo at 4,000 yards
MTB G-1 engages AK Caelum at 4,000 yards
DE Mitchell engages MTB G-7 at 4,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AP Gen. J.R.Brooke at 4,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AK Mintaka at 4,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders , DE Mitchell
MTB G-3 engages AK Venus at 4,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AK Gainsar at 4,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AK Albireo at 4,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AK Arided at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez ,
AK Lesuth , AK Grumium , AK Gainsar ,
AK Caelum screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders
MTB G-3 engages AK Mintaka at 5,000 yards
MTB G-7 engages AK Albireo at 5,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AK Draco at 5,000 yards
MTB G-7 engages AK Arided at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez ,
AK Lesuth , AK Grumium , AK Gainsar screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders
CA Australia engages MTB G-3 at 3,000 yards
DE Mitchell engages MTB G-3 at 3,000 yards
MTB G-1 engages DE Mitchell at 3,000 yards
MTB G-7 engages DE Mitchell at 3,000 yards
MTB G-2 engages AK Albireo at 3,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages AK Draco at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez ,
AK Lesuth , AK Grumium , AK Gainsar ,
AK Caelum , AK Mintaka , AK Albireo screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DE Mitchell engages MTB G-2 at 11,000 yards
MTB G-1 engages DE Steele at 11,000 yards
MTB G-7 engages DE Mitchell at 11,000 yards
MTB G-3 engages DE Mitchell at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders , DE Mitchell
Range increases to 23,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders , DE Mitchell
Range increases to 28,000 yards
AP Gen. J.R.Brooke , AP Gen. T.H.Bliss , AP Gen. G.O.Squier ,
AP Gen. H.W.Butner , AP Gen. W.A.Mann , AP William Ward Burrows ,
AK De Grasse , AK Venus , AK Megrez ,
AK Lesuth screened from combat
- escorted by DE Wyman , DE Steele , DE Stadtfeld ,
DE Seid , DE Sanders
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Enderbury Island at 159,141, Range 30,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
APD Tade
E W-21

Allied Ships
SC PC-1081
SC PC-1082
SC PC-1083
SC PC-1084
PF Long Beach



Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 25,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Japanese ASW Combat TF evades combat


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TF 159 encounters mine field at 54,54

Allied Ships
SS O20, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage





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Sub attack near Enderbury Island at 161,139

Japanese Ships
PB Fukui Maru
PB Uchide Maru
E Taboko
PB Tonon Maru

Allied Ships
SS Sterlet, hits 2



SS Sterlet launches 2 torpedoes at PB Fukui Maru
Sterlet diving deep ....
E Taboko fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tonon Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
E Taboko fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Taboko fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Taboko attacking submerged sub ....
E Taboko fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
Martlet IV x 16


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Martlet IV sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 11


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 10


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 36,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 9


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Spitfire Vc Trop sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 15


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39N1 Airacobra x 11


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x P-39N1 Airacobra sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on 1st Infantry Regiment, at 98,127 (Salamaua)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 8
P-39N1 Airacobra x 9
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
SBD-5 Dauntless x 16


No Allied losses

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



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 16000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 16000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 1st Infantry Regiment, at 98,127 (Salamaua)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 8
P-39N1 Airacobra x 9
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
SBD-5 Dauntless x 16


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
16 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 16000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 1
P-39D Airacobra x 2
P-40N5 Warhawk x 10


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 30000 feet
2 x P-39D Airacobra sweeping at 30000 feet
7 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 30000 feet
3 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 3
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 30000 feet
3 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on 1st Provisional Base Force, at 55,55 (Moulmein)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes


Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 8
Blenheim VD x 3
CW-22 Falcon x 3
PV-1 Ventura x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 7
B-25D1 Mitchell x 17
B-25H Mitchell x 19
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 16
PV-1 Ventura x 10


Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 1 damaged
Blenheim VD: 2 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 3 damaged
PV-1 Ventura: 4 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Blenheim VD bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x CW-22 Falcon bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
12 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 9th Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Guards Division ...
Also attacking 9th Division ...
Also attacking 33rd Division ...
Also attacking 3rd Tank Division ...
Also attacking 26th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 1st Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking 9th Division ...
Also attacking Burma Area Army ...
Also attacking 41st Air Defense AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 11th Division ...
Also attacking 21st Army ...
Also attacking 1st Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking 9th Division ...
Also attacking 1st Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking 55th Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Air Defense AA Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes


Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.VI x 16
P-40N5 Warhawk x 7
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 13
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 18


Allied aircraft losses
Liberator GR.VI: 3 damaged
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 6 damaged



Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Liberator GR.VI bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 4th Guards Division ...
Also attacking 33rd Division ...
Also attacking Moulmein ...
Also attacking 33rd Division ...
Also attacking Moulmein ...


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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes


Allied aircraft
A-36 Mustang x 5
P-40N5 Warhawk x 8
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 7
PV-1 Ventura x 10


Allied aircraft losses
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 1 damaged
PV-1 Ventura: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 16000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 16000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 16000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 9th Division ...


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Morning Air attack on 3rd IJN Special Coastal Gun Battalion, at 174,141 (Christmas Island)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 42
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 16


Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak

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



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Guards Tank Division, at 55,55 (Moulmein)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes


Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 4
Spitfire VIII x 7
Vengeance I x 26
PV-1 Ventura x 3


Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 1 damaged
Vengeance I: 5 damaged
PV-1 Ventura: 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Vengeance I bombing from 18000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Vengeance I bombing from 18000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Vengeance I bombing from 18000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Blenheim VD bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 69th Division ...
Also attacking 11th Division ...
Also attacking 1st Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking 33rd Division ...
Also attacking 1st Provisional Base Force ...


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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 6
PV-1 Ventura x 11
Spitfire VIII x 8
P-40N5 Warhawk x 6


Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 5 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 55,55 (Moulmein)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes


Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 11
A-20G Havoc x 51
B-25C Mitchell x 4
B-25D1 Mitchell x 15
P-40N5 Warhawk x 6


Allied aircraft losses
Liberator GR.III: 4 damaged
A-20G Havoc: 22 damaged
A-20G Havoc: 1 destroyed by flak
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Liberator GR.III bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 47th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Army ...
Also attacking 1st Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking 28th Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Guards Division ...
Also attacking 40th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 9th Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Guards Division ...
Also attacking 9th Division ...
Also attacking 4th Guards Division ...
Also attacking 33rd Division ...
Also attacking 15th Army ...
Also attacking 1st Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Guards Division ...
Also attacking Burma Area Army ...
Also attacking 28th Army ...
Also attacking 40th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Army ...
Also attacking 1st Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Guards Division ...


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Morning Air attack on 3rd South Seas Gsn , at 80,110 (Boela)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 21


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 79th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on Umboi Island , at 100,125

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 17


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
LB-506, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk



Port hits 8
Port supply hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Christmas Island , at 174,141

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 69


Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 3 damaged
B-29-1 Superfort: 1 destroyed by flak



Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 11000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 11000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 11000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 11000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 11000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 11000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 11000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Christmas Island , at 174,141

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 7


Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 11000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Salamaua , at 98,127

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 5
Spitfire VIII x 8
B-24J Liberator x 20
P-38H Lightning x 8
P-39N1 Airacobra x 9
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 14


No Allied losses



Port hits 3
Port supply hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Saigon , at 60,71

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 52 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 9


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 7000 feet *
3 x B-24D Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 8000 feet *
3 x B-24J Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 7000 feet *
3 x B-24D1 Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 5000 feet *
3 x B-24D1 Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 6000 feet *
3 x B-24J Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 5000 feet *



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Morning Air attack on Haiphong , at 68,57

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 35
B-24J Liberator x 9


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 7000 feet
6 x B-24D1 Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 8000 feet
6 x B-24D1 Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 8000 feet
11 x B-24D1 Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 5000 feet
3 x B-24D1 Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 7000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 8000 feet
6 x B-24D1 Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 7000 feet
3 x B-24D1 Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 5000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Tagula Island , at 104,137

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged



Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 1st JAAF Base Force, at 55,55 (Moulmein)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes


Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 8
B-25C Mitchell x 20
B-25D1 Mitchell x 8
P-40N5 Warhawk x 7


Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 3 damaged
A-20G Havoc: 1 destroyed by flak
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 8th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 1st JAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 7th RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 8th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 1st JAAF Base Force ...


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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 55,55 (Moulmein)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes


Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 10


Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 3 damaged
A-20G Havoc: 1 destroyed by flak



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Haiphong , at 68,57

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

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


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 15


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 6000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 5000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Haiphong , at 68,57

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 7000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Woodlark Island , at 104,133

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 3


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Woodlark Island , at 104,133

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 2


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 5th Indpt SNLF Coy , at 97,127 , near Salamaua

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IV x 3
Spitfire VIII x 11
A-24B Banshee x 17
P-39N1 Airacobra x 3
P-40N5 Warhawk x 7


No Allied losses

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



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A-24B Banshee bombing from 16000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x A-24B Banshee bombing from 16000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 35th Const Co ...
Also attacking 5th Indpt SNLF Coy ...


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Morning Air attack on Cam Ranh Bay , at 64,72

Weather in hex: Extreme overcast

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator laying Mk 13 Mine from 8000 feet *



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Morning Air attack on 1st Provisional Base Force, at 55,55 (Moulmein)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 71 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 6


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P-39D Airacobra sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Woodlark Island , at 104,133

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 12
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 13


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet *
6 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 30000 feet *
6 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 30000 feet *
3 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet *



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Morning Air attack on Woodlark Island , at 104,133

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 6


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet *



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Morning Air attack on 5th Amphibious Brigade, at 172,137 (Fanning Island)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 2



Allied aircraft
Avenger II x 24
Corsair II x 43
F4U-1A Corsair x 134
F6F-3 Hellcat x 286
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 171
TBF-1 Avenger x 9
TBM-1C Avenger x 164


Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 7 damaged
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak
TBM-1C Avenger: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
404 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 28 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 38 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
28 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
15 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 15000 feet
18 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
7 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 15000 feet
18 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
18 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
24 x Avenger II bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 15000 feet
6 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 15000 feet
4 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 10000 feet
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
11 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Corsair II sweeping at 15000 feet
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 15000 feet
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 15000 feet
9 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
752 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
204 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes

Also attacking 31st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 31st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 31st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 31st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 31st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 31st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Amphibious Brigade ...


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Morning Air attack on 5th Amphibious Brigade, at 172,137 (Fanning Island)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes


Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 48
TBM-1C Avenger x 51


Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
16 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
18 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 31st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 31st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Amphibious Brigade ...


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Morning Air attack on 5th Amphibious Brigade, at 172,137 (Fanning Island)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes


Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 14
TBM-1C Avenger x 35


No Allied losses

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



Aircraft Attacking:
17 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 31st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 31st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 31st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Amphibious Brigade ...


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Morning Air attack on 31st Infantry Regiment, at 172,137 (Fanning Island)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 64 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes


Allied aircraft
Barracuda II x 22
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
TBM-1C Avenger x 16


Allied aircraft losses
Barracuda II: 1 damaged
Barracuda II: 1 destroyed by flak

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



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Barracuda II releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 12000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x Barracuda II releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x Barracuda II releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 12


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Spitfire VIII sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 15


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x P-47D25 Thunderbolt sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 9


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 30000 feet



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Afternoon Air attack on Milne Bay , at 101,133

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 17
P-38H Lightning x 8
P-38J Lightning x 17
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet *
Port Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet *
Port Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Salamaua , at 98,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet *
Port Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Moulmein , at 55,55

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12
B-24J Liberator x 35


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

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



Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 37

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Milne Bay , at 101,133

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8
P-38J Lightning x 17
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Milne Bay , at 101,133

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
P-38J Lightning x 17
P-47D25 Thunderbolt x 7


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet *
Port Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Infantry Regiment, at 98,127 (Salamaua)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3
B-25G Mitchell x 3


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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ASW attack near Enderbury Island at 161,139

Japanese Ships
E Taboko
PB Uchide Maru
PB Tonon Maru

Allied Ships
SS Sterlet



SS Sterlet is located by E Taboko
Sterlet diving deep ....
E Taboko fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Tonon Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tonon Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tonon Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tonon Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tonon Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tonon Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Enderbury Island at 161,139

Japanese Ships
PB Fukui Maru
E Taboko
PB Tonon Maru

Allied Ships
SS Sterlet



SS Sterlet launches 2 torpedoes at PB Fukui Maru
E Taboko fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Tonon Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tonon Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tonon Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tonon Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tonon Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Ground combat at Wau (98,126)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 781 troops, 20 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 32

Defending force 139 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11

Japanese adjusted assault: 4

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1

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

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


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


Assaulting units:
Kure 6th SNLF
15th/C Div /7

Defending units:
1st Australian Para Bn /1

[Andy Mac]

I sent Mine layers to Hauphing and Saigon today the beginnings of a campaign to force PZB to disperse his fighters