Summary of Operations 12/15/41
Malaya: Penang fell to Japanese 5th Division advancing overland from Kota Bharu. No enemy activity reported against Allied positions along the Kuantan-Malacca line. Air attacks continued on Singapore. Ki-21 Sally bombers now operating from Kota Bharu.
Phillipines: A Japanese surface TF consisting of BB Mutsu and Nagato, and CL Kitakami bombarded San Fernando (Luzon). An unidentified Japanese LCU landed at Naga in east Luzon.
DEI: Japanese TF executed minesweeping ops and also landed ground forces (identified as 35th Brigade and 9th Base Force) at Kuching (SW Borneo). Kuching was captured. A Japanese carrier TF is also located just off Kuching – a small number Kates and Vals attacked and sunk a ML leaving Kuching after performing minelaying ops there. Two Dutch SS are still located at Kuching.
The Japanese LCU landing and capturing Boela (eastern Amboina island) is identified as 23rd NLF.
Surface combat engagement between six U.S. PT boats and a Japanese surface combat TF consisting of CL Nagara and 3 DD’s – no losses or damage reported on either side.
No Japanese attacks or activity reported at Hong Kong.
An unidentified Japanese LCU landed at Gasmata. CL Achilles and Leander engaged a Japanese surface combat TF (consisting of CL Kashima and 2 PG’s) near Gasmata. The Kashima and one PG is reported sunk, no damage to Allied CL.
wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective
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RE: wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective
The engineer units in a base like Palembang will damage the oil/resources when the base is captured by the Japanese. Only those engineers that are not disrupted count for this. This is for all LCU's in the hex, not just BF or engineer rgt.
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RE: wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective
Palembang is not a base you wanted to give up freely, As it will be Japans major source of oil and you want to damage it as much as possible. Can you fly back in unts?
ny59giants is correct any unit with engineers will do damage, just Eng units usually have more.
ny59giants is correct any unit with engineers will do damage, just Eng units usually have more.
Showa rules!
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stldiver - I have no transport aircraft remaining in the DEI capable of carrying engineers to Palembang. This is what I do have to work with in the area -
28 Martin 139 bombers based in Batavia. These do not appear to be capable of carrying troops but could start bombing Palembang once the Japanese take it.
There are ten Dutch and U.S. submarines located around Singapore. I could reassign their mission to submarine transport, pick up as much as possible of one of the British base LCU's in Malaya, and move them to Palembang that way. With a little luck, they may get there before the Japanese do.
I have already laid a sizeable number of mines in Palembang port and there is one LCU holding the place. My ships removed approx 14,000 oil and a similar number of fuel points from Palembang, however, the oil stockpile there is at least as much as it was before I pulled out (no doubt due to its continuing production).
The closest Japanese to Palembang are presently in Kuching - they captured it and now have some LBA based there. My opponent has not been terribly aggressive (to date) in this area for whatever reason but I anticipate this is about to change rapidly. In this situation, time is not my friend.
I noticed before the start of the game I could use engineers for demolition, though saw nothing anywhere about exactly how to go about this. Live and learn I guess.
28 Martin 139 bombers based in Batavia. These do not appear to be capable of carrying troops but could start bombing Palembang once the Japanese take it.
There are ten Dutch and U.S. submarines located around Singapore. I could reassign their mission to submarine transport, pick up as much as possible of one of the British base LCU's in Malaya, and move them to Palembang that way. With a little luck, they may get there before the Japanese do.
I have already laid a sizeable number of mines in Palembang port and there is one LCU holding the place. My ships removed approx 14,000 oil and a similar number of fuel points from Palembang, however, the oil stockpile there is at least as much as it was before I pulled out (no doubt due to its continuing production).
The closest Japanese to Palembang are presently in Kuching - they captured it and now have some LBA based there. My opponent has not been terribly aggressive (to date) in this area for whatever reason but I anticipate this is about to change rapidly. In this situation, time is not my friend.
I noticed before the start of the game I could use engineers for demolition, though saw nothing anywhere about exactly how to go about this. Live and learn I guess.
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Summary of Operations 12/16/41
Malaya: Japanese 5th Division advancing southward from George Town along the west coast of Malaya. Light enemy activity reported against Allied positions along the Kuantan-Malacca line.
Phillipines: Japanese 65th Brigade now at San Fernando (Luzon) along with parts of 48th Division. Japanese LCU at Naga (Luzon) include Kure 1st SNLF.
DEI: Several Japanese surface TF’s bombarded Amboina and engaged U.S. and Dutch PT’s. No hits or damage reported on Japanese ships, 4 Allied PT sunk, one damaged. Japanese warships at Amboina include BB Ise and Hyuga; CA Myoko and Haguro; CL’s Kura, Kinu, and Oi, and 10 DD.
A small number of B5N2 Kates reported flying over Amboina – unspotted Japanese carrier(s) must be present in this area.
Japanese LBA are now based at Kuching (SW Borneo) – number and type of aircraft undetermined.
Japanese landing at Menado – LCU’s include 2nd SNLF and 30th Special Base Force.
Japanese landing at Sandaken (north Borneo) – LCU not identified.
Japanese 51st Naval Guard landed on and captured Tarawa.
Japanese LCU at Gasmata now identified as 24th NLF.
A portion of the KB (composition unknown) now detected between Hawaii and Los Angeles. One U.S. merchant TF with 2 AK carrying 2nd Marine CD attacked – both AK severely damaged. Other U.S. merchant shipping in the immediate area was not detected by the KB and taking evasive action. The KB task force is reported moving on a SW heading.
I'm gonna have to start seriously working on secure routes from the U.S. west coast to Hawaii and Australia. It appears the first step in the process is creating a network of small bases with recon LBA primarily for naval search missions to detect the presence of KB or Japanese surface TF's. This network can be developed eastwards from Australia using evacuated Dutch recon LBA and base LCU (these are already reassigned to South Pacific HQ). This would be in addition to expanding the network westwards from Hawaii and the U.S. Knowing where the enemy is at least useful initially for re-routing convoys to avoid them.
I have created one rather strong CV TF - maximum complement of 25 ships including Lexington, Enterprise and escorts. Ships assigned to this TF were selected to maximize anti-aircraft protection (6500 or so AAA). Question... how useful is 6500 AAA as far as warding off Japanese air strikes? My premise for doing this is that I'd rather have one air combat TF as strong as possible rather than two weak ones.
Light air attacks on Allied shipping near Rangoon – minor damage reported. All Allied shipping has left Rangoon at this time and should be beyond Japanese air range in the next game turn.
Malaya: Japanese 5th Division advancing southward from George Town along the west coast of Malaya. Light enemy activity reported against Allied positions along the Kuantan-Malacca line.
Phillipines: Japanese 65th Brigade now at San Fernando (Luzon) along with parts of 48th Division. Japanese LCU at Naga (Luzon) include Kure 1st SNLF.
DEI: Several Japanese surface TF’s bombarded Amboina and engaged U.S. and Dutch PT’s. No hits or damage reported on Japanese ships, 4 Allied PT sunk, one damaged. Japanese warships at Amboina include BB Ise and Hyuga; CA Myoko and Haguro; CL’s Kura, Kinu, and Oi, and 10 DD.
A small number of B5N2 Kates reported flying over Amboina – unspotted Japanese carrier(s) must be present in this area.
Japanese LBA are now based at Kuching (SW Borneo) – number and type of aircraft undetermined.
Japanese landing at Menado – LCU’s include 2nd SNLF and 30th Special Base Force.
Japanese landing at Sandaken (north Borneo) – LCU not identified.
Japanese 51st Naval Guard landed on and captured Tarawa.
Japanese LCU at Gasmata now identified as 24th NLF.
A portion of the KB (composition unknown) now detected between Hawaii and Los Angeles. One U.S. merchant TF with 2 AK carrying 2nd Marine CD attacked – both AK severely damaged. Other U.S. merchant shipping in the immediate area was not detected by the KB and taking evasive action. The KB task force is reported moving on a SW heading.
I'm gonna have to start seriously working on secure routes from the U.S. west coast to Hawaii and Australia. It appears the first step in the process is creating a network of small bases with recon LBA primarily for naval search missions to detect the presence of KB or Japanese surface TF's. This network can be developed eastwards from Australia using evacuated Dutch recon LBA and base LCU (these are already reassigned to South Pacific HQ). This would be in addition to expanding the network westwards from Hawaii and the U.S. Knowing where the enemy is at least useful initially for re-routing convoys to avoid them.
I have created one rather strong CV TF - maximum complement of 25 ships including Lexington, Enterprise and escorts. Ships assigned to this TF were selected to maximize anti-aircraft protection (6500 or so AAA). Question... how useful is 6500 AAA as far as warding off Japanese air strikes? My premise for doing this is that I'd rather have one air combat TF as strong as possible rather than two weak ones.
Light air attacks on Allied shipping near Rangoon – minor damage reported. All Allied shipping has left Rangoon at this time and should be beyond Japanese air range in the next game turn.
RE: wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective
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I have created one rather strong CV TF - maximum complement of 25 ships including Lexington, Enterprise and escorts. Ships assigned to this TF were selected to maximize anti-aircraft protection (6500 or so AAA). Question... how useful is 6500 AAA as far as warding off Japanese air strikes? My premise for doing this is that I'd rather have one air combat TF as strong as possible rather than two weak ones.
I'd advise against that. In 1942 with over 100 aircraft in a TF you could likely suffer coordination penalties on offensive missions. Also, one Japanese strike could potentially sink both carriers while if you had separate TFs one Japanese strike could at most sink one CV.
I'd suggest putting them in 2 TFs, up to 15 ships in size. (Above 15, AA effectiveness is reduced.) In '42 I usually operate my CVs with 1 cruiser div (2-3 ships) and 1 destroyer squadron (2 divs of 4 + a squadron leader). 13 ships total.
By '43 if you haven't lost a zillion escorts like I have, you can max it out to 25 ships in an air TF.
I'm sure this isn't the best advice in the world, but hopefully it well be some food for thought at least. Whatever you do, good luck!
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Summary of Operations 12/17/41
Malaya: Japanese 5th Division advanced southward along the western coast of Malaya and captured Taiping - this advance will require the Indian III Corps to prepare for withdrawal from positions in the interior to avoid being cut off there. The Kuantan-Malacca line can probably hold until the Japanese 5th Division reaches and captures Kuala Lumpur, after that this defensive position is on borrowed time as both the Jap 5th and 18th Divisions will then be able to attack it together. Light enemy activity against other Allied positions along the Kuantan-Malacca line. Japanese army bombers (mainly Ki-21) operating from Alor Star, Singora, and Kota Bharu.
Phillipines: Laong (north Luzon) captured by Yokosuka 3rd SNLF. British MTB’s moving southward to DEI engaged a Japanese TF consisting of 3 AP’s south of Jolo Is. Two of the AP’s hit by torpedoes and heavily damaged. No damage or losses to the MTB’s.
DEI: A Japanese surface TF consisting of BB Kongo and Haruna, CA Takao and Atago, and 3 DD’s entered Palembang and engaged Dutch ML Krakatau (which was sunk).
Ground combat reported between Japanese and Allied LCU at Menado.
No new activity in the area around Amboina
Japanese 53rd Naval Guard landed at and captured Baker Is.
Japanese 66th Naval Guard landed at and captured Kavieng.
The KB task force detected between Hawaii and Los Angeles moved eastward and attacked the U.S. merchant TF (2 AK) carrying 2nd Marine CD. Both AK were sunk (and 2nd Marine CD with it). Ouch! Other U.S. merchant shipping in the area was detected though beyond striking range of the KB – these ships are moving on a NE heading towards San Francisco and will be inside CAP range of San Francisco in the next game turn. Additional fighter and bomber air groups based on the mainland have been dispatched to San Francisco.
No further air attacks on Allied shipping near Rangoon.
Malaya: Japanese 5th Division advanced southward along the western coast of Malaya and captured Taiping - this advance will require the Indian III Corps to prepare for withdrawal from positions in the interior to avoid being cut off there. The Kuantan-Malacca line can probably hold until the Japanese 5th Division reaches and captures Kuala Lumpur, after that this defensive position is on borrowed time as both the Jap 5th and 18th Divisions will then be able to attack it together. Light enemy activity against other Allied positions along the Kuantan-Malacca line. Japanese army bombers (mainly Ki-21) operating from Alor Star, Singora, and Kota Bharu.
Phillipines: Laong (north Luzon) captured by Yokosuka 3rd SNLF. British MTB’s moving southward to DEI engaged a Japanese TF consisting of 3 AP’s south of Jolo Is. Two of the AP’s hit by torpedoes and heavily damaged. No damage or losses to the MTB’s.
DEI: A Japanese surface TF consisting of BB Kongo and Haruna, CA Takao and Atago, and 3 DD’s entered Palembang and engaged Dutch ML Krakatau (which was sunk).
Ground combat reported between Japanese and Allied LCU at Menado.
No new activity in the area around Amboina
Japanese 53rd Naval Guard landed at and captured Baker Is.
Japanese 66th Naval Guard landed at and captured Kavieng.
The KB task force detected between Hawaii and Los Angeles moved eastward and attacked the U.S. merchant TF (2 AK) carrying 2nd Marine CD. Both AK were sunk (and 2nd Marine CD with it). Ouch! Other U.S. merchant shipping in the area was detected though beyond striking range of the KB – these ships are moving on a NE heading towards San Francisco and will be inside CAP range of San Francisco in the next game turn. Additional fighter and bomber air groups based on the mainland have been dispatched to San Francisco.
No further air attacks on Allied shipping near Rangoon.
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Summary of Operations 12/18/41
Malaya: Japanese 5th Division continuing its advance southward along the western coast of Malaya. Japanese army bombers (mainly Ki-21) operating from Kota Bharu bomb Singapore.
Japanese surface TF consisting of BB Fuso and Yamashiro plus 7 DD’s bombard Kuantan.
Phillipines: No major activity. Japanese ships sighted approaching Davao.
DEI: Continued naval surface combat between Japanese TF consisting of BB Hyuga and Ise, CL Oi, and 3 DD’s vs three Dutch PT. All three PT were sunk with no hits or damage to enemy ships.
Unidentified Japanese LCU landing at Amboina.
Unidentified Japanese LCU landing at Toboali (near Palembang). The Japanese TF landing troops at Toboali was attacked by Dutch Martin 139 bombers from Batavia – bomb hit reported on one AP.
Ground combat reported between Japanese and Allied LCU at Menado.
Air attack on base at Pontianak (SW Borneo) by Zero and Kate aircraft – maybe CVL in the area.
Air attack on base at Balikpapan by 57 Nell bombers now operating from Kuching.
Japanese 51st Naval Guard landed at and captured Nauru.
Contact was lost with the KB task force previously detected between Hawaii and Los Angeles. Sigint reports a fresh unidentified contact just south of Los Angeles - this does not appear to be the KB.
Land based air units on the U.S. mainland have been deployed to increase naval air search capability off the central and southern parts of the U.S. west coast.
No further air attacks on Allied shipping near Rangoon
Malaya: Japanese 5th Division continuing its advance southward along the western coast of Malaya. Japanese army bombers (mainly Ki-21) operating from Kota Bharu bomb Singapore.
Japanese surface TF consisting of BB Fuso and Yamashiro plus 7 DD’s bombard Kuantan.
Phillipines: No major activity. Japanese ships sighted approaching Davao.
DEI: Continued naval surface combat between Japanese TF consisting of BB Hyuga and Ise, CL Oi, and 3 DD’s vs three Dutch PT. All three PT were sunk with no hits or damage to enemy ships.
Unidentified Japanese LCU landing at Amboina.
Unidentified Japanese LCU landing at Toboali (near Palembang). The Japanese TF landing troops at Toboali was attacked by Dutch Martin 139 bombers from Batavia – bomb hit reported on one AP.
Ground combat reported between Japanese and Allied LCU at Menado.
Air attack on base at Pontianak (SW Borneo) by Zero and Kate aircraft – maybe CVL in the area.
Air attack on base at Balikpapan by 57 Nell bombers now operating from Kuching.
Japanese 51st Naval Guard landed at and captured Nauru.
Contact was lost with the KB task force previously detected between Hawaii and Los Angeles. Sigint reports a fresh unidentified contact just south of Los Angeles - this does not appear to be the KB.
Land based air units on the U.S. mainland have been deployed to increase naval air search capability off the central and southern parts of the U.S. west coast.
No further air attacks on Allied shipping near Rangoon
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Summary of Operations 12/19 - 12/25/41
Malaya: The Kuantan-Malacca defense line was outflanked by a Japanese landing at (and capture of) Mersing and an attempted airborne assault on Johore Bahru. Mersing and Johore were both occupied by Allied troops when the Japanese attacked. Mersing held out for 3-4 days before falling, the airborne assault on Johore repulsed by Allied troops stationed there. Most Allied LCU in Malaya are now in Singapore or holding the bridgehead at Johore - LCU now at Johore are gradually withdrawing through Johore into Singapore. HQ Indian III Corps, one infantry brigade, and a base unit (forming a rear guard) were attacked by Japanese 18th Division in the central mountains before they could withdraw and forced to retreat eastward to Kuantan. These units along with Allied units that were holding Kuantan (22nd Indian Brigade and a base unit) were cut off by the 18th Division's attack and the capture of Mersing - Kuantan still in British control. No Allied ships or operational air units remain in Malaya.
Phillipines: Manila was captured on 12/21. Japanese activity in the Phillipines has almost completely centered on Luzon - Japanese control only Palawan and captured Dadjangas (on Mindanao), all other bases in the Phillipines outside Luzon are still in U.S. control. With the possible exception of two reserve divisions (51st and 91st) in eastern Luzon, all U.S. and Phillpine LCU should be able to withdraw into Bataan. 51st and 91st Divisions are currently pulling back to Clark Field, only a matter of whether they can reach Clark before the Japanese capture it. Supply situation in Bataan is good - approx 33,000 supply on stock there.
DEI. Japanese control western and northern Borneo, Amboina, Menado, and Sorong. They have a sizeable number of LBA (Zero, Nells, and some Bettys) based at Kuching (SW Borneo), these aircraft are attacking Batavia daily. Unfortunately, no demolitions were carried out on oil production facilities at Palembang, Tarakan, or Balikpapan - the base units at these locations had already been evacuated at the time I discovered they were capable of demolitions. By the time I found out this, Kuching had been taken by the Japanese and LBA (Kates and Bettys) operating from there. There was no question of getting any engineers back to these locations, any AK or AP making the attempt would have been sunk by LBA from Kuching before getting there.
China: It's a quagmire, what more can I say. Hopefully I can make into an even bigger one.
Burma: A thin "crust" of British LCU occupy main entry points to Burma along the border with Thailand - at this time no Japanese units have appeared to engage them. All other Allied LCU in Burma are moving towards India. Rangoon has basically been stripped clean. Chinese divisions are moving toward Lashio to seal off the Burma-China border crossing.
South Pacific: Japanese have landed on and captured Baker Is, a surface TF bombarded Palmyra. Part of the KB is also in the area - they caught CA Pensacola (damaged) and Louisville at Canton Is, both were sunk. I expect the main route of communication between the U.S. and Australia/New Zealand to be cut.
Hawaii and U.S. west coast: Part of the KB is also hanging out in this area - so far they hit two convoys, one carrying supply, the other carrying the 2nd Marine CD LCU (which sank with all hands).
One small silver lining... One of my subs (Pollack) torpedoed a Japanese AO (Ondo) at Kwajalein, apparently was carrying fuel (cargo on fire). Perhaps the KB is (temporarily) running out of gas.
Any advice on how to deal with the KB at this point of time is appreciated. One measure I have begun to take is deploying my PBY squadrons out of Pearl (now that the aircraft are operational again) - half the battle knowing where the KB is, at least I can avoid it for the next six months or so until I can fight it. I see no point in engaging the KB at this time with my own carriers - at least they have some deterrent value to the rest of the IJN as long as they remain afloat. I am also well along in the process of deploying submarine patrols at major Japanese bases in the Central Pacific, especially those with large port capacities. I may or may not torpedo much, but I can at least get a look at what the IJN has going into and out of their bases.
A small "beef" with the CHS map design... In general it is pretty good. The one problem is that there's little room to maneuver in the eastern Pacific - the shortage of "open" ocean in the eastern Pacific combined with the exits from Panama City create a limited number of easily identifiable (to the Japanese) shipping lanes from the U.S. west coast. Theoretically, if one could spread the KB thin enough and in the right places (with minimal support from the remainder of the IJN), the Japanese could effectively blockade the entire Western Hemisphere until at least 1943. Granted I'm new to the game so it's possible I'm not seeing something here, so y'all welcome to chime in on this issue - advice will be gracefully appreciated. Maybe there is some way around the problem before Pearl Harbor dries up.
Malaya: The Kuantan-Malacca defense line was outflanked by a Japanese landing at (and capture of) Mersing and an attempted airborne assault on Johore Bahru. Mersing and Johore were both occupied by Allied troops when the Japanese attacked. Mersing held out for 3-4 days before falling, the airborne assault on Johore repulsed by Allied troops stationed there. Most Allied LCU in Malaya are now in Singapore or holding the bridgehead at Johore - LCU now at Johore are gradually withdrawing through Johore into Singapore. HQ Indian III Corps, one infantry brigade, and a base unit (forming a rear guard) were attacked by Japanese 18th Division in the central mountains before they could withdraw and forced to retreat eastward to Kuantan. These units along with Allied units that were holding Kuantan (22nd Indian Brigade and a base unit) were cut off by the 18th Division's attack and the capture of Mersing - Kuantan still in British control. No Allied ships or operational air units remain in Malaya.
Phillipines: Manila was captured on 12/21. Japanese activity in the Phillipines has almost completely centered on Luzon - Japanese control only Palawan and captured Dadjangas (on Mindanao), all other bases in the Phillipines outside Luzon are still in U.S. control. With the possible exception of two reserve divisions (51st and 91st) in eastern Luzon, all U.S. and Phillpine LCU should be able to withdraw into Bataan. 51st and 91st Divisions are currently pulling back to Clark Field, only a matter of whether they can reach Clark before the Japanese capture it. Supply situation in Bataan is good - approx 33,000 supply on stock there.
DEI. Japanese control western and northern Borneo, Amboina, Menado, and Sorong. They have a sizeable number of LBA (Zero, Nells, and some Bettys) based at Kuching (SW Borneo), these aircraft are attacking Batavia daily. Unfortunately, no demolitions were carried out on oil production facilities at Palembang, Tarakan, or Balikpapan - the base units at these locations had already been evacuated at the time I discovered they were capable of demolitions. By the time I found out this, Kuching had been taken by the Japanese and LBA (Kates and Bettys) operating from there. There was no question of getting any engineers back to these locations, any AK or AP making the attempt would have been sunk by LBA from Kuching before getting there.
China: It's a quagmire, what more can I say. Hopefully I can make into an even bigger one.
Burma: A thin "crust" of British LCU occupy main entry points to Burma along the border with Thailand - at this time no Japanese units have appeared to engage them. All other Allied LCU in Burma are moving towards India. Rangoon has basically been stripped clean. Chinese divisions are moving toward Lashio to seal off the Burma-China border crossing.
South Pacific: Japanese have landed on and captured Baker Is, a surface TF bombarded Palmyra. Part of the KB is also in the area - they caught CA Pensacola (damaged) and Louisville at Canton Is, both were sunk. I expect the main route of communication between the U.S. and Australia/New Zealand to be cut.
Hawaii and U.S. west coast: Part of the KB is also hanging out in this area - so far they hit two convoys, one carrying supply, the other carrying the 2nd Marine CD LCU (which sank with all hands).
One small silver lining... One of my subs (Pollack) torpedoed a Japanese AO (Ondo) at Kwajalein, apparently was carrying fuel (cargo on fire). Perhaps the KB is (temporarily) running out of gas.
Any advice on how to deal with the KB at this point of time is appreciated. One measure I have begun to take is deploying my PBY squadrons out of Pearl (now that the aircraft are operational again) - half the battle knowing where the KB is, at least I can avoid it for the next six months or so until I can fight it. I see no point in engaging the KB at this time with my own carriers - at least they have some deterrent value to the rest of the IJN as long as they remain afloat. I am also well along in the process of deploying submarine patrols at major Japanese bases in the Central Pacific, especially those with large port capacities. I may or may not torpedo much, but I can at least get a look at what the IJN has going into and out of their bases.
A small "beef" with the CHS map design... In general it is pretty good. The one problem is that there's little room to maneuver in the eastern Pacific - the shortage of "open" ocean in the eastern Pacific combined with the exits from Panama City create a limited number of easily identifiable (to the Japanese) shipping lanes from the U.S. west coast. Theoretically, if one could spread the KB thin enough and in the right places (with minimal support from the remainder of the IJN), the Japanese could effectively blockade the entire Western Hemisphere until at least 1943. Granted I'm new to the game so it's possible I'm not seeing something here, so y'all welcome to chime in on this issue - advice will be gracefully appreciated. Maybe there is some way around the problem before Pearl Harbor dries up.
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RE: wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective
Any advice on how to deal with the KB at this point of time is appreciated. One measure I have begun to take is deploying my PBY squadrons out of Pearl (now that the aircraft are operational again) - half the battle knowing where the KB is, at least I can avoid it for the next six months or so until I can fight it. I see no point in engaging the KB at this time with my own carriers - at least they have some deterrent value to the rest of the IJN as long as they remain afloat. I am also well along in the process of deploying submarine patrols at major Japanese bases in the Central Pacific, especially those with large port capacities. I may or may not torpedo much, but I can at least get a look at what the IJN has going into and out of their bases.
This is a common opening of many Japanese players. To leave KB around Hawaii to the WC to try to make raids on your shipping. You need to allow the airfields at Pearl and the air units to recover so if he tries to hit it one more time on the way back, it won't be pleasant for him. [:D] KB has about 6 days worth of sorties before it has to leave (can refuel from tankers, but no ammo!!). Go back through your combat reports to see how many full strength sorties he has launched (play a one or two game as Japan at start to see how much of his sortie rate it uses). Right now, it is more of a nuisance, than a threat. Start to worry if you see invasion TF's heading for the East Pacific island chains.
The blocked hexes to support the movement from Panama is a minor incovenience, but he will not spend much time there. Get your subs out to try to hit him and scout around Midway and such. Good idea getting your PBY's up and looking!![&o]
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Pictured below is a 12 inch M 1890-M1 mortar - two batteries of these mortars were mounted on Corregidor in 1941-42(Batteries Geary and Way). The mortar shown below is one of four that were also mounted at Battery Laidley (Fort De Soto) located on Mullet Key at the entrance to Tampa Bay near St. Petersburg, Florida. Fort De Soto was one of several coastal defense installations along the north side of the entrance to Tampa Bay, constructed in 1898 and deactivated in 1910.
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Summary of operations 12/26 - 12/30/41
Surprise, surprise.... Two AK actually succeeded in escaping the Phillipines and reached the U.S. west coast. A third AK (Nordhval) which started in the Yellow Sea off China on 12/7/41 arrived in Seattle. All escaped detection and air attack from LBA on Okinawa and the Japanese main islands as well as pursuit by part of the "baby KB" to the W and SW of Marcus I.
Also... The last three surviving British MTB's arrived undamaged in Australia from Hong Kong after surviving an engagement vs a TF containing BB Ise and Hyuga with escorts at Koepang (Timor) on the final leg of their journey - all of the MTB's had already expended their torpedoes before being engaged by Ise and Hyuga. The route of their journey being Hong Kong - Bataan - Lingayen (engaged and repulsed the first invasion TF attempting to land there, sinking a DD and damaging a PC) - back to Bataan - Jolo (engaged 2 Jap AP there, sank one) - Tarakan - Balikpapan - Makassar - Kendari - Koepang (engaged by Ise & Hyuga) - Australia.
Except for the two reserve divisions (51st and 91st) that could not reach Clark in time, all the "battling bastards" are now in Bataan and in good shape. Let the campaign begin... Doug has left the country for Brisbane.
Malaya: Allied forces(all except HQ Indian III Corps, two Indian brigades, and two airbase units trapped at Kuantan) have successfully withdrawn into Singapore. Combat LCU's include ten infantry brigades, Singapore fortress CD, and a collection of AA and base units. All of these units reached Singapore intact or with very small losses. Below is the after action report of combat on 12/30/41 for round 1 of the battle for Singapore.
Ground combat at Singapore
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 22389 troops, 120 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 502
Guards (2nd) Infantry Division
Defending force 72223 troops, 544 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 850
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 530 - adjusted assault: 60
Allied max defense: 875 - adjusted defense: 822
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
2169 casualties reported
Guns lost 54
Allied ground losses:
703 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Question... Is it worth temporarily replacing Percival at HQ Malaya with a more capable British general at least for the early rounds of fighting for Singapore, removing this general at the last moment and putting Percival back in command to handle the surrender ceremonies?
DEI: The Japanese are gradually taking the rest of Borneo - they captured Sandaken (in the north) and are now landing at Samarinda. Samarinda, Tarakan, and Balikpapan are still garrisoned and all as of now remain in Allied hands. In the eastern DEI, the next Japanese target appears to be Timor. Two Japanese CA bombarded Darwin and (as reported earlier) a TF with Ise & Hyuga is now at Koepang. CVL Zuiho and CS Chitose and escorts are also operating off Darwin.
The main Allied stand in the DEI will be on Java. All LCU on Java have concentrated in Batavia, Sorabaja, and Tlitijap. My plan on Java is not to oppose a Japanese landing at the beaches, the three bases I mentioned above being another story altogether. These three bases holding out, plus a good showing at Singapore and Bataan, will hopefully keep the Japanese happily occupied for the next month or so.
Burma: All quiet. No Japanese LCU have appeared on the border, probably waiting for Singapore to fall. The place has already been pretty thoroughly cleaned out.
India: British and Indian forces along with Allied LCU leaving Burma are forming up along the Burma-India border.
I'm also in the late stages of what should be a highly successful evacuation of Allied assets from the DEI, Phillipines, and (some from) Malaya to Australia. All this stuff is now arriving or already passed through Perth. A final tally is forthcoming.
South Pacific: Largely quiet. The Japanese have landed at (but not yet taken) Rabaul.
I have established a network of bases (Midway, Johnston, Palmyra, Canton, and Suva so far) from which PBY squadrons are now operating. Some locations have B-18's based there operating on ASW patrol. Also a small number of B-17's operating on naval search missions.
Pearl Harbor is now patched up and operational again (including aircraft). Only two BB were sunk in the attacks on 12/7. One BB is already repairing on the US west coast (12-13 damage), two others (damage in the 30's) are enroute to the US. Of the three BB's remaining at Pearl, two have damage in the 40's and will depart for the US shortly, the third one is about 65 damage.
U.S. garrisons on bases in the eastern Pacific are gradually being reinforced. A Marine CD LCU is now on Johnston, another Marine LCU now enroute to Palmyra.
So far, so good... of course subject to change
BTW - I have looked at some AAR in here that have maps and displays pasted in. Any tips on how to do this are welcome.
Surprise, surprise.... Two AK actually succeeded in escaping the Phillipines and reached the U.S. west coast. A third AK (Nordhval) which started in the Yellow Sea off China on 12/7/41 arrived in Seattle. All escaped detection and air attack from LBA on Okinawa and the Japanese main islands as well as pursuit by part of the "baby KB" to the W and SW of Marcus I.
Also... The last three surviving British MTB's arrived undamaged in Australia from Hong Kong after surviving an engagement vs a TF containing BB Ise and Hyuga with escorts at Koepang (Timor) on the final leg of their journey - all of the MTB's had already expended their torpedoes before being engaged by Ise and Hyuga. The route of their journey being Hong Kong - Bataan - Lingayen (engaged and repulsed the first invasion TF attempting to land there, sinking a DD and damaging a PC) - back to Bataan - Jolo (engaged 2 Jap AP there, sank one) - Tarakan - Balikpapan - Makassar - Kendari - Koepang (engaged by Ise & Hyuga) - Australia.
Except for the two reserve divisions (51st and 91st) that could not reach Clark in time, all the "battling bastards" are now in Bataan and in good shape. Let the campaign begin... Doug has left the country for Brisbane.
Malaya: Allied forces(all except HQ Indian III Corps, two Indian brigades, and two airbase units trapped at Kuantan) have successfully withdrawn into Singapore. Combat LCU's include ten infantry brigades, Singapore fortress CD, and a collection of AA and base units. All of these units reached Singapore intact or with very small losses. Below is the after action report of combat on 12/30/41 for round 1 of the battle for Singapore.
Ground combat at Singapore
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 22389 troops, 120 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 502
Guards (2nd) Infantry Division
Defending force 72223 troops, 544 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 850
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 530 - adjusted assault: 60
Allied max defense: 875 - adjusted defense: 822
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
2169 casualties reported
Guns lost 54
Allied ground losses:
703 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Question... Is it worth temporarily replacing Percival at HQ Malaya with a more capable British general at least for the early rounds of fighting for Singapore, removing this general at the last moment and putting Percival back in command to handle the surrender ceremonies?
DEI: The Japanese are gradually taking the rest of Borneo - they captured Sandaken (in the north) and are now landing at Samarinda. Samarinda, Tarakan, and Balikpapan are still garrisoned and all as of now remain in Allied hands. In the eastern DEI, the next Japanese target appears to be Timor. Two Japanese CA bombarded Darwin and (as reported earlier) a TF with Ise & Hyuga is now at Koepang. CVL Zuiho and CS Chitose and escorts are also operating off Darwin.
The main Allied stand in the DEI will be on Java. All LCU on Java have concentrated in Batavia, Sorabaja, and Tlitijap. My plan on Java is not to oppose a Japanese landing at the beaches, the three bases I mentioned above being another story altogether. These three bases holding out, plus a good showing at Singapore and Bataan, will hopefully keep the Japanese happily occupied for the next month or so.
Burma: All quiet. No Japanese LCU have appeared on the border, probably waiting for Singapore to fall. The place has already been pretty thoroughly cleaned out.
India: British and Indian forces along with Allied LCU leaving Burma are forming up along the Burma-India border.
I'm also in the late stages of what should be a highly successful evacuation of Allied assets from the DEI, Phillipines, and (some from) Malaya to Australia. All this stuff is now arriving or already passed through Perth. A final tally is forthcoming.
South Pacific: Largely quiet. The Japanese have landed at (but not yet taken) Rabaul.
I have established a network of bases (Midway, Johnston, Palmyra, Canton, and Suva so far) from which PBY squadrons are now operating. Some locations have B-18's based there operating on ASW patrol. Also a small number of B-17's operating on naval search missions.
Pearl Harbor is now patched up and operational again (including aircraft). Only two BB were sunk in the attacks on 12/7. One BB is already repairing on the US west coast (12-13 damage), two others (damage in the 30's) are enroute to the US. Of the three BB's remaining at Pearl, two have damage in the 40's and will depart for the US shortly, the third one is about 65 damage.
U.S. garrisons on bases in the eastern Pacific are gradually being reinforced. A Marine CD LCU is now on Johnston, another Marine LCU now enroute to Palmyra.
So far, so good... of course subject to change
BTW - I have looked at some AAR in here that have maps and displays pasted in. Any tips on how to do this are welcome.
RE: wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective
ORIGINAL: wneumann
Question... Is it worth temporarily replacing Percival at HQ Malaya with a more capable British general at least for the early rounds of fighting for Singapore, removing this general at the last moment and putting Percival back in command to handle the surrender ceremonies?
Yes. Yes, yes & yes! Did I say yes? [;)] Just doing that might buy you an extra week or two at Singers.
I'd also suggest flying in some of the III Indian Corps from Kuantun to Singapore. Just the Malaya HQ gives a 10% bonus but combined with a Corps HQ gives a 90-100% bonus.
Those are good results at Singapore. With those odds you might even consider a counter-attack (an unsuccessful deliberate attack would lower your AV 10% or so but a successful one might buy you a lot of time). Are there any Japanese reinforcements nearby?
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RE: wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective
Summary of operations 12/31/41
Singapore pretty much dominates the headlines.
Ctangus - This AAR (day 2 of the battle) should answer your question of Japanese reinforcements near Singapore. The Japanese 18th division is in the Kuantan area dealing with Indian III Corps and attached units that were cut off there. As of the 1/1/42 turn, a new British commander takes command at HQ Malaya, Percival on temporary assignment to co-ordinate catering for the surrender ceremonies. Unfortunately, HQ Indian III Corps was eliminated at Kuantan (but other units remain to engage the Jap's 18th Division).
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[font="times new roman"]Ground combat at Singapore[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Japanese Shock attack[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Attacking force 45699 troops, 269 guns, 111 vehicles, Assault Value = 1259[/font]
[font="times new roman"]5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 NLF, [/font][font="times new roman"]5 Engineer Bn, 6 &14 Tank Bns, 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts, 3 & 5 Mortar Bns, [/font]
[font="times new roman"]3 Mtn Gun Rgt[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Defending force 72078 troops, 542 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 851[/font]
[font="times new roman"]22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; [/font]
[font="times new roman"]3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Japanese max assault: 920 - adjusted assault: 231 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied max defense: 884 - adjusted defense: 929 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5) [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Japanese ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]2594 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 27[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Vehicles lost 6[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Allied ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]1627 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 45[/font]
My main objective at this point in Singapore is making the Japanese "bleed" as much as possible - cause serious losses especially to the Japanese divisions engaged in Malaya (5th and Guards currently, 18th Division once they are done at Kuantan and make it down to Singapore). Heavy casualties to these three divisions (if heavy enough) could affect the combat ability of these units over the long term - especially if these divisions have to bring in a large number of replacements to cover losses they take at Singapore.
Singapore pretty much dominates the headlines.
Ctangus - This AAR (day 2 of the battle) should answer your question of Japanese reinforcements near Singapore. The Japanese 18th division is in the Kuantan area dealing with Indian III Corps and attached units that were cut off there. As of the 1/1/42 turn, a new British commander takes command at HQ Malaya, Percival on temporary assignment to co-ordinate catering for the surrender ceremonies. Unfortunately, HQ Indian III Corps was eliminated at Kuantan (but other units remain to engage the Jap's 18th Division).
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[font="times new roman"]Ground combat at Singapore[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Japanese Shock attack[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Attacking force 45699 troops, 269 guns, 111 vehicles, Assault Value = 1259[/font]
[font="times new roman"]5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 NLF, [/font][font="times new roman"]5 Engineer Bn, 6 &14 Tank Bns, 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts, 3 & 5 Mortar Bns, [/font]
[font="times new roman"]3 Mtn Gun Rgt[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Defending force 72078 troops, 542 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 851[/font]
[font="times new roman"]22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; [/font]
[font="times new roman"]3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Japanese max assault: 920 - adjusted assault: 231 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied max defense: 884 - adjusted defense: 929 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5) [/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Japanese ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]2594 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 27[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Vehicles lost 6[/font]
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[font="times new roman"]Allied ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]1627 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 45[/font]
My main objective at this point in Singapore is making the Japanese "bleed" as much as possible - cause serious losses especially to the Japanese divisions engaged in Malaya (5th and Guards currently, 18th Division once they are done at Kuantan and make it down to Singapore). Heavy casualties to these three divisions (if heavy enough) could affect the combat ability of these units over the long term - especially if these divisions have to bring in a large number of replacements to cover losses they take at Singapore.
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RE: wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective
Summary of operations 1/01 - 1/02/42:
Most sectors are quiet.
Japanese making a concentrated effort against Canton Is. - obviously with the intent of cutting the primary shipping route between the U.S. and Australia/New Zealand. Part of the KB (2-3 CV's, identities unknown at this time) has struck Canton on 1/01 and since continued to move eastward in search of other targets. All allied shipping has safely cleared the area. I do not have adequate resources in the area to contest a Japanese drive on Canton. I have dispatched submarines to Canton to harass the landing and possibly remove a "sliver" of 114 USN Base Force stationed there for eventual rebulding in the U.S.
Day 2 and 3 of the Battle for Singapore...
Ground combat at Singapore (1/01/42)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 55421 troops, 234 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1060
5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 6 &14 Tank Bns, 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts, 3 & 5 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 70564 troops, 518 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 836
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 22 - adjusted assault: 8
Allied max defense: 831 - adjusted defense: 1243
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
375 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
430 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Ground combat at Singapore (1/02/42)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 66019 troops, 279 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1246
5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 Engineer Rgt, 6 & 14 Tank Bns, 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 71202 troops, 537 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 848
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 196 - adjusted assault: 44
Allied max defense: 853 - adjusted defense: 720
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
2021 casualties reported
Guns lost 44
Allied ground losses:
509 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
With the exception of 18th Division (last seen in the Kuantan area) , it's likely the Japs have thrown in everything they got in Malaya. If I get my way about it
, the Japanese units shown above will eat up a sizeable chunk of the IJA replacement pool after Singapore is done with them.
Most sectors are quiet.
Japanese making a concentrated effort against Canton Is. - obviously with the intent of cutting the primary shipping route between the U.S. and Australia/New Zealand. Part of the KB (2-3 CV's, identities unknown at this time) has struck Canton on 1/01 and since continued to move eastward in search of other targets. All allied shipping has safely cleared the area. I do not have adequate resources in the area to contest a Japanese drive on Canton. I have dispatched submarines to Canton to harass the landing and possibly remove a "sliver" of 114 USN Base Force stationed there for eventual rebulding in the U.S.
Day 2 and 3 of the Battle for Singapore...
Ground combat at Singapore (1/01/42)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 55421 troops, 234 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1060
5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 6 &14 Tank Bns, 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts, 3 & 5 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 70564 troops, 518 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 836
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 22 - adjusted assault: 8
Allied max defense: 831 - adjusted defense: 1243
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
375 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
430 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Ground combat at Singapore (1/02/42)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 66019 troops, 279 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1246
5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 Engineer Rgt, 6 & 14 Tank Bns, 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 71202 troops, 537 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 848
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 196 - adjusted assault: 44
Allied max defense: 853 - adjusted defense: 720
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
2021 casualties reported
Guns lost 44
Allied ground losses:
509 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
With the exception of 18th Division (last seen in the Kuantan area) , it's likely the Japs have thrown in everything they got in Malaya. If I get my way about it
, the Japanese units shown above will eat up a sizeable chunk of the IJA replacement pool after Singapore is done with them. -
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RE: wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective
Summary of operations 1/03 - 1/04/42
Japanese continues effort against Canton Is. - a B-17 on naval search from Palmyra has spotted the invasion convoy one maybe two days' sailing from Canton. A "half" KB is hanging around Canton taking target practice and otherwise on training exercises. I have no effective countermeasures available so it's "lights out" at Canton. The bad news is... my main shipping route from U.S. to Australia/New Zealand is cut for an undetermined length of time. The good news is... the U.S. is now working with the advantage of "interior lines". Having everything on the West Coast simplifies managing one's assets.
And just as my on-map shipping lane is being cut... going from the sublime to the ridiculous
The following AAR begs the question.... How can two Japanese PG execute a "leakproof" blockade of the entire Western Hemisphere south of the Equator? Hitler had hundreds of U-boats and he got nowhere near pulling off that feat on the U.S. east coast. Since this situation had not been included in our "house rules", and the game mechanics otherwise allow the Japanese to do this, I guess in this case it's legal.
Night Time Surface Combat at 141,124 (this hex is located right at the fork of the "Y" inside the CHS map's shipping channel going south from Panama City via the Galapagos).
Japanese Ships
PG Aikoku Maru
PG Hokoku Maru, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
AK Californian
AK Harry Luckenbach
AK Irene Du Pont
AK Kansan
AK Sagadahoc, Shell hits 13, on fire
AK Liberty Glo
AK Kailua, Shell hits 2, on fire
Maybe the CHS map can be extended all the way down to Antartica - open up a "polar" route across the South Pole.
The fun and games in Singapore continue....
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Ground combat at Singapore 1/03/42
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 68119 troops, 248 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1206
5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts, 6 &14 Tank Bns, 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 71413 troops, 546 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 862
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 50 - adjusted assault: 6
Allied max defense: 909 - adjusted defense: 1444
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
514 casualties reported
Guns lost 12
Allied ground losses:
279 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/04/42 Looks as if we settled down for a "long winter's siege".
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 63041 troops, 256 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1185
5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts, 6 &14 Tank Bns, 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 71565 troops, 551 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 863
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Allied ground losses:
291 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Japanese continues effort against Canton Is. - a B-17 on naval search from Palmyra has spotted the invasion convoy one maybe two days' sailing from Canton. A "half" KB is hanging around Canton taking target practice and otherwise on training exercises. I have no effective countermeasures available so it's "lights out" at Canton. The bad news is... my main shipping route from U.S. to Australia/New Zealand is cut for an undetermined length of time. The good news is... the U.S. is now working with the advantage of "interior lines". Having everything on the West Coast simplifies managing one's assets.
And just as my on-map shipping lane is being cut... going from the sublime to the ridiculous
The following AAR begs the question.... How can two Japanese PG execute a "leakproof" blockade of the entire Western Hemisphere south of the Equator? Hitler had hundreds of U-boats and he got nowhere near pulling off that feat on the U.S. east coast. Since this situation had not been included in our "house rules", and the game mechanics otherwise allow the Japanese to do this, I guess in this case it's legal.
Night Time Surface Combat at 141,124 (this hex is located right at the fork of the "Y" inside the CHS map's shipping channel going south from Panama City via the Galapagos).
Japanese Ships
PG Aikoku Maru
PG Hokoku Maru, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
AK Californian
AK Harry Luckenbach
AK Irene Du Pont
AK Kansan
AK Sagadahoc, Shell hits 13, on fire
AK Liberty Glo
AK Kailua, Shell hits 2, on fire
Maybe the CHS map can be extended all the way down to Antartica - open up a "polar" route across the South Pole.
The fun and games in Singapore continue....
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Ground combat at Singapore 1/03/42
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 68119 troops, 248 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1206
5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts, 6 &14 Tank Bns, 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 71413 troops, 546 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 862
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 50 - adjusted assault: 6
Allied max defense: 909 - adjusted defense: 1444
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
514 casualties reported
Guns lost 12
Allied ground losses:
279 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/04/42 Looks as if we settled down for a "long winter's siege".
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 63041 troops, 256 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1185
5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts, 6 &14 Tank Bns, 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 71565 troops, 551 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 863
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Allied ground losses:
291 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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wneumann
- Posts: 3768
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RE: wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective
Summary of operations - 1/05 -1/06/42
Canton Is fell to the Japanese on 1/05 - AAR is below. Part of the KB (including Akagi) is east of Canton, cannot determine exactly where it is going (if anywhere) at this time. The area around Canton is within range of LB naval search from Palmyra and Suva so I should at least be able to track where it's going.
[font="times new roman"]Ground combat at Canton Island[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese Shock attack[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Attacking force 9470 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 232[/font]
[font="times new roman"]52nd Naval Guard, 6 NLF, South Seas Det [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Defending force 1744 troops, 40 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 1[/font]
[font="times new roman"]114 USN Base Force (eliminated) [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese max assault: 348 - adjusted assault: 76 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese assault odds: 76 to 1 (fort level 0) [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese forces CAPTURE Canton Island base !!![/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied aircraft[/font]
[font="times new roman"]no flights[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied aircraft losses[/font]
[font="times new roman"]PBY Catalina: 2 destroyed[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]69 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 1[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]2403 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 48[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Vehicles lost 2[/font]
Life goes on in Singapore. AAR from the last two days is below. Supply there is still in the 18K range. I have a number of submarines (Dutch, UK, and US) around and operating from Singapore. A number of things I can do with them - evacuate cadres of LCU in Singapore for rebuilding later, attacks on Japanese warships and transports, minelaying (subs at Singapore include the Dutch "O" class), etc.
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Ground combat at Singapore - 1/05/42[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese Shock attack[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Attacking force 66024 troops, 271 guns, 61 vehicles, Assault Value = 1272[/font]
[font="times new roman"]5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts; 2, 6 &14 Tank Rgts; 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Defending force 72346 troops, 556 guns, 15 vehicles, Assault Value = 868[/font]
[font="times new roman"]22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese max assault: 58 - adjusted assault: 4 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied max defense: 873 - adjusted defense: 1037 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5) [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]655 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 8[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Vehicles lost 6[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]575 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 4[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Ground combat at Singapore - 1/06/42[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese Deliberate attack[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Attacking force 79493 troops, 271 guns, 164 vehicles, Assault Value = 1275[/font]
[font="times new roman"]5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts; 2, 6 &14 Tank Rgts; 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Defending force 72367 troops, 548 guns, 15 vehicles, Assault Value = 863[/font]
[font="times new roman"]22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese max assault: 175 - adjusted assault: 122 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied max defense: 863 - adjusted defense: 1535 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5) [/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]1246 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 11[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Vehicles lost 16[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]2093 casualties reported[/font]
Guns lost 11
The battle for Bataan has started - AAR from the opening day of "festivities". Allied units there are in good shape - most units intact, some with small losses. About 18-20 K of supplies on hand. Perhaps another Japanese headache in the offing.
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Ground combat at Bataan
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 33294 troops, 180 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1016
16th & 56th Infantry Divisions; 4, 7 & 8 Tank Rgts, 2 NLF
Defending force 71351 troops, 600 guns, 324 vehicles, Assault Value = 1267
11th, 21st, 31st, 41st & 71st Reserve Divisions; 2nd Constabulary Division, 31 US RCT,
45 & 57 PS RCTs, 26 PS Cavalry Rgt, 4 Marine Rgt, 192 & 194 Tank Bns, Provisional FA Group; 301 Provisional, 86 & 88 FA Rgts; Corregidor Fortress CD, 200 Cst AA Rgt, 14 PS Engineer Rgt, 803 EAB, 4 & 109 USAAF Base Force, 118 USN Base Force,
8 PAF Base Force
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Canton Is fell to the Japanese on 1/05 - AAR is below. Part of the KB (including Akagi) is east of Canton, cannot determine exactly where it is going (if anywhere) at this time. The area around Canton is within range of LB naval search from Palmyra and Suva so I should at least be able to track where it's going.
[font="times new roman"]Ground combat at Canton Island[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese Shock attack[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Attacking force 9470 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 232[/font]
[font="times new roman"]52nd Naval Guard, 6 NLF, South Seas Det [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Defending force 1744 troops, 40 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 1[/font]
[font="times new roman"]114 USN Base Force (eliminated) [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese max assault: 348 - adjusted assault: 76 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese assault odds: 76 to 1 (fort level 0) [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese forces CAPTURE Canton Island base !!![/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied aircraft[/font]
[font="times new roman"]no flights[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied aircraft losses[/font]
[font="times new roman"]PBY Catalina: 2 destroyed[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]69 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 1[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]2403 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 48[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Vehicles lost 2[/font]
Life goes on in Singapore. AAR from the last two days is below. Supply there is still in the 18K range. I have a number of submarines (Dutch, UK, and US) around and operating from Singapore. A number of things I can do with them - evacuate cadres of LCU in Singapore for rebuilding later, attacks on Japanese warships and transports, minelaying (subs at Singapore include the Dutch "O" class), etc.
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Ground combat at Singapore - 1/05/42[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese Shock attack[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Attacking force 66024 troops, 271 guns, 61 vehicles, Assault Value = 1272[/font]
[font="times new roman"]5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts; 2, 6 &14 Tank Rgts; 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Defending force 72346 troops, 556 guns, 15 vehicles, Assault Value = 868[/font]
[font="times new roman"]22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese max assault: 58 - adjusted assault: 4 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied max defense: 873 - adjusted defense: 1037 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5) [/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]655 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 8[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Vehicles lost 6[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]575 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 4[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Ground combat at Singapore - 1/06/42[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese Deliberate attack[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Attacking force 79493 troops, 271 guns, 164 vehicles, Assault Value = 1275[/font]
[font="times new roman"]5th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts; 2, 6 &14 Tank Rgts; 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Defending force 72367 troops, 548 guns, 15 vehicles, Assault Value = 863[/font]
[font="times new roman"]22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force[/font]
[font="times new roman"] [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese max assault: 175 - adjusted assault: 122 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied max defense: 863 - adjusted defense: 1535 [/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5) [/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Japanese ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]1246 casualties reported[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Guns lost 11[/font]
[font="times new roman"]Vehicles lost 16[/font]
[font="times new roman"][/font]
[font="times new roman"]Allied ground losses:[/font]
[font="times new roman"]2093 casualties reported[/font]
Guns lost 11
The battle for Bataan has started - AAR from the opening day of "festivities". Allied units there are in good shape - most units intact, some with small losses. About 18-20 K of supplies on hand. Perhaps another Japanese headache in the offing.
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Ground combat at Bataan
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 33294 troops, 180 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1016
16th & 56th Infantry Divisions; 4, 7 & 8 Tank Rgts, 2 NLF
Defending force 71351 troops, 600 guns, 324 vehicles, Assault Value = 1267
11th, 21st, 31st, 41st & 71st Reserve Divisions; 2nd Constabulary Division, 31 US RCT,
45 & 57 PS RCTs, 26 PS Cavalry Rgt, 4 Marine Rgt, 192 & 194 Tank Bns, Provisional FA Group; 301 Provisional, 86 & 88 FA Rgts; Corregidor Fortress CD, 200 Cst AA Rgt, 14 PS Engineer Rgt, 803 EAB, 4 & 109 USAAF Base Force, 118 USN Base Force,
8 PAF Base Force
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
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wneumann
- Posts: 3768
- Joined: Tue Nov 01, 2005 3:47 am
- Location: just beyond the outskirts of Margaritaville
RE: wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective
A couple of questions for anyone reading... answers, ideas, or suggestions welcome.
1) China: I am getting some pressure there from the Japanese, my opponent is trying to push ahead faster than I can retreat Chinese LCU from exposed "salients" - what he is doing largely resembles "infiltration tactics", I am constantly retreating Chinese units to avoid their being totally bypassed. Very difficult to form any kind of coherent front line.
Also.. Do the Chinese Guerilla Corps have any special capabilities or characteristics, and if so, how can they be best used?
2) Although I have no plans to engage the KB (unless I am forced to, and it would take quite a bit to force me), what would be the best course of action (besides not to) to engage the KB? I guess what I'm looking for here is related to situations where the KB would be most vulnerable, timing, best TF formations (for my own CV TF and also Japanese TF configurations where an attack would have the best possibility of success), supply and logistics requirements for the KB to operate, etc.
Several considerations I see with regard to the KB include
a) The Zero combat bonus runs out in May 42, until then most if not all Allied fighters are relatively useless vs Zeros.
b) A possible method of dealing with the KB would be attacking its "supply train" if the opportunity to do so exists without undue risk.
c) My only option at this point in the game (1/42) is to not engage the KB head on.
3) Is there anything that can be done with US CV's at this point (1/42)?
I've seen all kinds of strings about the KB (including the infamous "death star" formation). I just seems that all I can do before late '43 is "dodging" the KB. Odds are sooner or later the KB will run into my (U.S.) CV's (accidently or otherwise) and they will have to fight. Just looking for the best terms under which I'd be able to and if possible plan accordingly.
In general, CV's in WitP are somewhat like a queen on a chessboard (at least in one respect) - lose the queen and you're in deep trouble (especially if your opponent still has his queen).
1) China: I am getting some pressure there from the Japanese, my opponent is trying to push ahead faster than I can retreat Chinese LCU from exposed "salients" - what he is doing largely resembles "infiltration tactics", I am constantly retreating Chinese units to avoid their being totally bypassed. Very difficult to form any kind of coherent front line.
Also.. Do the Chinese Guerilla Corps have any special capabilities or characteristics, and if so, how can they be best used?
2) Although I have no plans to engage the KB (unless I am forced to, and it would take quite a bit to force me), what would be the best course of action (besides not to) to engage the KB? I guess what I'm looking for here is related to situations where the KB would be most vulnerable, timing, best TF formations (for my own CV TF and also Japanese TF configurations where an attack would have the best possibility of success), supply and logistics requirements for the KB to operate, etc.
Several considerations I see with regard to the KB include
a) The Zero combat bonus runs out in May 42, until then most if not all Allied fighters are relatively useless vs Zeros.
b) A possible method of dealing with the KB would be attacking its "supply train" if the opportunity to do so exists without undue risk.
c) My only option at this point in the game (1/42) is to not engage the KB head on.
3) Is there anything that can be done with US CV's at this point (1/42)?
I've seen all kinds of strings about the KB (including the infamous "death star" formation). I just seems that all I can do before late '43 is "dodging" the KB. Odds are sooner or later the KB will run into my (U.S.) CV's (accidently or otherwise) and they will have to fight. Just looking for the best terms under which I'd be able to and if possible plan accordingly.
In general, CV's in WitP are somewhat like a queen on a chessboard (at least in one respect) - lose the queen and you're in deep trouble (especially if your opponent still has his queen).
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wneumann
- Posts: 3768
- Joined: Tue Nov 01, 2005 3:47 am
- Location: just beyond the outskirts of Margaritaville
RE: wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective
Summary of operations - 1/07 - 1/08/42
Singapore: The siege continues - AAR's are below. Looks as if Singapore is tying down considerable Japanese LCU's that could be operating elsewhere (3 divisions and a number of smaller units). Possibly interfering with Japanese plans for operations in Burma as well as completing conquest of the DEI. I have numerous submarines operating from and around Singapore performing a variety of tasks - patrol, minelaying, evacuation of LCU cadres for rebuilding in India and Australia.
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/07/42
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 82085 troops, 342 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1602
5th, 18th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts; 2, 6 &14 Tank Rgts; 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 70446 troops, 525 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 831
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Allied ground losses:
497 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/08/42
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 89035 troops, 355 guns, 151 vehicles, Assault Value = 1643
5th, 18th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts; 2, 6 &14 Tank Rgts; 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 71016 troops, 538 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 841
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 93 - adjusted assault: 28
Allied max defense: 842 - adjusted defense: 1269
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
809 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
Vehicles lost 22
Allied ground losses:
1279 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
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DEI: Japanese are resuming operations in the eastern areas - completed occupation of Timor, captured Kendari. Also Singkawang (SW Borneo) captured. Bombardment TF and LBA have been hitting Batavia almost daily. Evacuation of Allied units and other assets from the DEI completed, the last ships from the DEI now arriving in Perth. A very successful evacuation overall with very light losses - final tally of what was evacuated in a future AAR.
Burma: Quiet - quite possibly remaining that way until Singapore falls.
Phillipines: Most action centered around Bataan - Japanese are probing, no large scale attacks as of yet. Appears that reinforcements could be necessary before a large scale Japanese attack can occur here. The AAR's are below.
A Japanese push to complete the conquest of Mindanao is underway, Butuan was captured on 1/08 and operations against Cagayan are underway.
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Ground combat at Bataan - 1/07/42 (also bombardment on 1/08 with same forces)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 33267 troops, 180 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1017
16th & 56th Infantry Divisions; 4, 7 & 8 Tank Rgts, 2 NLF, Yokosuka 1 SNLF
Defending force 71416 troops, 605 guns, 326 vehicles, Assault Value = 1265
11th, 21st, 31st, 41st & 71st Reserve Divisions; 2nd Constabulary Division, 31 US RCT,
45 & 57 PS RCTs, 26 PS Cavalry Rgt, 4 Marine Rgt, 192 & 194 Tank Bns, Provisional FA Group; 301 Provisional, 86 & 88 FA Rgts; Corregidor Fortress CD, 200 Cst AA Rgt, 14 PS Engineer Rgt, 803 EAB, 4 & 109 USAAF Base Force, 118 USN Base Force, 8 PAF Base Force
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South Pacific - Mostly quiet for the moment. Japanese have landed at and taken Hollandia. The "half KB" that participated in the capture of Canton Is may have moved off to the SW in search of Allied shipping (last known heading on 1/06 was in this direction) - no spottings by naval search to confirm this.
Eastern Pacific, Hawaii, US West Coast: Mostly quiet other than the occasional Jap submarine. I have submarine patrols lurking around Kwajalein, Truk, Saipan, and other locales where Japanese warships or transports may frequent.
Singapore: The siege continues - AAR's are below. Looks as if Singapore is tying down considerable Japanese LCU's that could be operating elsewhere (3 divisions and a number of smaller units). Possibly interfering with Japanese plans for operations in Burma as well as completing conquest of the DEI. I have numerous submarines operating from and around Singapore performing a variety of tasks - patrol, minelaying, evacuation of LCU cadres for rebuilding in India and Australia.
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/07/42
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 82085 troops, 342 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1602
5th, 18th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts; 2, 6 &14 Tank Rgts; 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 70446 troops, 525 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 831
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Allied ground losses:
497 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/08/42
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 89035 troops, 355 guns, 151 vehicles, Assault Value = 1643
5th, 18th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts; 2, 6 &14 Tank Rgts; 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 71016 troops, 538 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 841
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 93 - adjusted assault: 28
Allied max defense: 842 - adjusted defense: 1269
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
809 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
Vehicles lost 22
Allied ground losses:
1279 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
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DEI: Japanese are resuming operations in the eastern areas - completed occupation of Timor, captured Kendari. Also Singkawang (SW Borneo) captured. Bombardment TF and LBA have been hitting Batavia almost daily. Evacuation of Allied units and other assets from the DEI completed, the last ships from the DEI now arriving in Perth. A very successful evacuation overall with very light losses - final tally of what was evacuated in a future AAR.
Burma: Quiet - quite possibly remaining that way until Singapore falls.
Phillipines: Most action centered around Bataan - Japanese are probing, no large scale attacks as of yet. Appears that reinforcements could be necessary before a large scale Japanese attack can occur here. The AAR's are below.
A Japanese push to complete the conquest of Mindanao is underway, Butuan was captured on 1/08 and operations against Cagayan are underway.
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Ground combat at Bataan - 1/07/42 (also bombardment on 1/08 with same forces)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 33267 troops, 180 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1017
16th & 56th Infantry Divisions; 4, 7 & 8 Tank Rgts, 2 NLF, Yokosuka 1 SNLF
Defending force 71416 troops, 605 guns, 326 vehicles, Assault Value = 1265
11th, 21st, 31st, 41st & 71st Reserve Divisions; 2nd Constabulary Division, 31 US RCT,
45 & 57 PS RCTs, 26 PS Cavalry Rgt, 4 Marine Rgt, 192 & 194 Tank Bns, Provisional FA Group; 301 Provisional, 86 & 88 FA Rgts; Corregidor Fortress CD, 200 Cst AA Rgt, 14 PS Engineer Rgt, 803 EAB, 4 & 109 USAAF Base Force, 118 USN Base Force, 8 PAF Base Force
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South Pacific - Mostly quiet for the moment. Japanese have landed at and taken Hollandia. The "half KB" that participated in the capture of Canton Is may have moved off to the SW in search of Allied shipping (last known heading on 1/06 was in this direction) - no spottings by naval search to confirm this.
Eastern Pacific, Hawaii, US West Coast: Mostly quiet other than the occasional Jap submarine. I have submarine patrols lurking around Kwajalein, Truk, Saipan, and other locales where Japanese warships or transports may frequent.
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RE: wneumann vs Jolly Pillager- the Allied perspective
Summary of operations 1/09 - 1/12/42
Phillipines: The battle for Bataan continues (AAR's below). Two Reserve divisions (51st and 91st) are at Clark trying to slip through the Japanese lines into Bataan - could possibly make it. Overall, Bataan is holding and in good shape, appears the Japanese will need reinforcements before they can seriously begin to take it out.
Submarines have been dispatched to Bataan to pick up elements of the 4th Marines (possibly other U.S. LCU as well) for evacuation to Australia for rebuilding.
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Ground combat at Bataan - 1/10/42
Japanese Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Bataan - 1/11/42
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 38589 troops, 190 guns, 146 vehicles, Assault Value = 1018
16th & 56th Infantry Divisions; 4, 7 & 8 Tank Rgts, 2 NLF, Yokosuka 1 SNLF
Defending force 71417 troops, 619 guns, 328 vehicles, Assault Value = 1274
11th, 21st, 31st, 41st & 71st Reserve Divisions; 2nd Constabulary Division, 31 US RCT,
45 & 57 PS RCTs, 26 PS Cavalry Rgt, 4 Marine Rgt, 192 & 194 Tank Bns, Provisional FA Group; 301 Provisional, 86 & 88 FA Rgts; Corregidor Fortress CD, 200 Cst AA Rgt, 14 PS Engineer Rgt, 803 EAB, 4 & 109 USAAF Base Force, 118 USN Base Force,
8 PAF Base Force
Japanese max assault: 149 - adjusted assault: 50
Allied max defense: 1289 - adjusted defense: 3595
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
1148 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
Vehicles lost 22
Allied ground losses:
477 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
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Ground combat at Bataan - 1/12/42
Japanese Bombardment attack
Singapore: The siege continues....
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/09/42
Japanese Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/10/42
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 105125 troops, 468 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2146
5th, 18th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts; 2, 6 &14 Tank Rgts; 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 70694 troops, 549 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 846
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 576 - adjusted assault: 87
Allied max defense: 884 - adjusted defense: 2031
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
1172 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Allied ground losses:
873 casualties reported
Guns lost 17
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/11/42
Japanese Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/12/42
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 104307 troops, 478 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2046
5th, 18th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts; 2, 6 &14 Tank Rgts; 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt, 124 IJNAF Base Force
Defending force 70400 troops, 537 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 827
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 0 - adjusted assault: 0
Allied max defense: 863 - adjusted defense: 2467
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
574 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Allied ground losses:
470 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Also, 22nd Indian Brigade and a RAF Base LCU is holding out in the jungle south of Malacca and engaging two Japanese Naval Guard LCU's.
DEI. Little activity. Japanese air attacks and shore bombardments on Darwin - Darwin contains only a land garrison and a number of aircraft. Losses are relatively light considering the amount of Japanese effort.
Australia and New Guinea: Daily Japanese air attacks on Port Moresby. A surface TF consisting of the four Mogami CA's and escorts bombarded Cairns and operating off NE Australia. All bases in NE Australia now adequately garrisoned with ground units - naval search and ASW aircraft now operating from all eastern Australia bases. Several ASW TF's are engaging known Japanese subs along the east coast of Australia - one Japanese SS confirmed sunk, one possible.
It is quite possible (though one can't know for sure) that the situations at Singapore and Bataan are tying down a sufficiently large number of Japanese LCU to the point there is not enough LCU available for them to complete conquest of the DEI and also for invasions of New Guinea, Solomons, other locations in the South Pacific, Burma, etc.
Eastern Pacific. Little activity here other than Japanese submarines. I have allocated some DD, PC, and MSW into ASW TF's performing hunter-killer operations against known Japanese SS in the shipping channels between the U.S. west coast and Panama City.
Phillipines: The battle for Bataan continues (AAR's below). Two Reserve divisions (51st and 91st) are at Clark trying to slip through the Japanese lines into Bataan - could possibly make it. Overall, Bataan is holding and in good shape, appears the Japanese will need reinforcements before they can seriously begin to take it out.
Submarines have been dispatched to Bataan to pick up elements of the 4th Marines (possibly other U.S. LCU as well) for evacuation to Australia for rebuilding.
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Ground combat at Bataan - 1/10/42
Japanese Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Bataan - 1/11/42
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 38589 troops, 190 guns, 146 vehicles, Assault Value = 1018
16th & 56th Infantry Divisions; 4, 7 & 8 Tank Rgts, 2 NLF, Yokosuka 1 SNLF
Defending force 71417 troops, 619 guns, 328 vehicles, Assault Value = 1274
11th, 21st, 31st, 41st & 71st Reserve Divisions; 2nd Constabulary Division, 31 US RCT,
45 & 57 PS RCTs, 26 PS Cavalry Rgt, 4 Marine Rgt, 192 & 194 Tank Bns, Provisional FA Group; 301 Provisional, 86 & 88 FA Rgts; Corregidor Fortress CD, 200 Cst AA Rgt, 14 PS Engineer Rgt, 803 EAB, 4 & 109 USAAF Base Force, 118 USN Base Force,
8 PAF Base Force
Japanese max assault: 149 - adjusted assault: 50
Allied max defense: 1289 - adjusted defense: 3595
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
1148 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
Vehicles lost 22
Allied ground losses:
477 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
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Ground combat at Bataan - 1/12/42
Japanese Bombardment attack
Singapore: The siege continues....
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/09/42
Japanese Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/10/42
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 105125 troops, 468 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2146
5th, 18th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts; 2, 6 &14 Tank Rgts; 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt
Defending force 70694 troops, 549 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 846
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 576 - adjusted assault: 87
Allied max defense: 884 - adjusted defense: 2031
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
1172 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Allied ground losses:
873 casualties reported
Guns lost 17
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/11/42
Japanese Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Singapore - 1/12/42
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 104307 troops, 478 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2046
5th, 18th & Guards (2nd) Infantry Divisions, 21st Mixed Brigade, 4 Mixed Rgt, Sasebo 8 SNLF, 12 & 28 NLF, 5 Engineer Bn, 4 & 28 Engineer Rgts; 2, 6 &14 Tank Rgts; 3 & 18 Heavy FA Rgts; 3, 5 & 14 Mortar Bns, 3 Mtn Gun Rgt, 124 IJNAF Base Force
Defending force 70400 troops, 537 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 827
22nd & 27th Australian Brigades AIF; 1st & 2nd Malaya Brigades; 6th, 8th, 12th, 15th & 28th Indian Brigades, SSVF Brigade, Singapore Fortress; 1 & 2 HAA Rgts; 3 LAA Rgt; 1 & 2 Indian LAA Rgts; 109, 111, 112 & 113 RAF Base Force, MAF Aviation, 101 & 109 RN Base Force
Japanese max assault: 0 - adjusted assault: 0
Allied max defense: 863 - adjusted defense: 2467
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese ground losses:
574 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Allied ground losses:
470 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Also, 22nd Indian Brigade and a RAF Base LCU is holding out in the jungle south of Malacca and engaging two Japanese Naval Guard LCU's.
DEI. Little activity. Japanese air attacks and shore bombardments on Darwin - Darwin contains only a land garrison and a number of aircraft. Losses are relatively light considering the amount of Japanese effort.
Australia and New Guinea: Daily Japanese air attacks on Port Moresby. A surface TF consisting of the four Mogami CA's and escorts bombarded Cairns and operating off NE Australia. All bases in NE Australia now adequately garrisoned with ground units - naval search and ASW aircraft now operating from all eastern Australia bases. Several ASW TF's are engaging known Japanese subs along the east coast of Australia - one Japanese SS confirmed sunk, one possible.
It is quite possible (though one can't know for sure) that the situations at Singapore and Bataan are tying down a sufficiently large number of Japanese LCU to the point there is not enough LCU available for them to complete conquest of the DEI and also for invasions of New Guinea, Solomons, other locations in the South Pacific, Burma, etc.
Eastern Pacific. Little activity here other than Japanese submarines. I have allocated some DD, PC, and MSW into ASW TF's performing hunter-killer operations against known Japanese SS in the shipping channels between the U.S. west coast and Panama City.