Red Storm rising.. Aztez (J) vs Ctangus (A) CHS 155

[aztez]

Local Yokel: 2 x Novice = Self destruction of Japanese Empire [:D][:D][:D]
 
Hmmm. Good points. Basically I need to expand the Aichi factories (or maybe convert 1 more factory to Aichi) I'am definately going to build up Tony's so the 90 engines per month is a bit low --> thus it will be put on my expansion list.
 
I read about the armament factories and will do an expansion in due course.
 
The maing thing for now is to get solid fighters and bombers into action. My Zero pool is not good shape at the moment.
 
I have always thought that Oscars aren't worth it. (Don't know about CHS though)... my initial plan was to change some Nates into Zero's/Betty's. This would give me better ranged aircraft which could be very useful around the map.
 
LBA is definately an danger in when thinking about allies. Allthough I would like to go for Palembang and Tarakan early. Those bases would also give me an good airfields closer to DEI. (I don't want him to reinforce the place)
 
The current Malaya campaign is going well though... [:D][:D] ...I'am hoping to cut off those allied troops in the North. Those British units that retreated from Kota Bharu are longway from Singapore too! [;)]

[aztez]

Oh and the war continued.

I did change some Nate factories to Zero's. Also expanded the Aichi engine factory.


Game date is 15th of December 1941
 
 
Malaya
 
 
Alor Star
 
 
Ground combat at Alor Star
 
Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 21512 troops, 99 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 667

Defending force 8292 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 163

Japanese max assault: 430 - adjusted assault: 201

Allied max defense: 160 - adjusted defense: 181

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1


Japanese ground losses:
555 casualties reported
Guns lost 11

Allied ground losses:
71 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


The base should captured next turn. I have ordered heavy air support from Singora and Kota Bharu.

Oscar Fighters proved unworthy on providing CAP over our transports.

Day Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 24,45
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 15
Hudson I x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Hudson I: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
AP Fuso Maru
DD Uranami
AP Ayaha Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
DD Fubuki
AP Hikawa Maru
AP Nissen Maru #2, Bomb hits 2,  on fire



China
 
 
Hong Kong
 
 
I'am slowly moving more troops into Hong Kong.


Ground combat at Hong Kong
 
Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 27942 troops, 118 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 637

Defending force 16878 troops, 121 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 311

Japanese max assault: 673 - adjusted assault: 319

Allied max defense: 326 - adjusted defense: 652

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 4)


Japanese ground losses:
660 casualties reported
Guns lost 11
Vehicles lost 2

Allied ground losses:
231 casualties reported
Guns lost 7


Some engineer units plus additional infantry troops will join in the action next turn.


DEI
 
 
Borneo
 

Quite a few transports were hit in this region.


Day Air attack on TF at 23,52
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 14
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 24

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Berouw, Torpedo hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Reteh, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Larut, Torpedo hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage


The Dutch airforce has also proven to be menace here. [:-]


Day Air attack on TF at 28,55
 

Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 4
Martin 139 x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Josho Maru
AP Nichiran Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire


These happy days for Dutch are soon over since they have hit way too many transports. Emperor itself has ordered Mini KB and some BB's to deal with this nonsense! [:D]


Other News
 
 
Tavoy and Jolo was liberated.

Next turn an large airstrike is scheduled againts Manila.
 
The airmen in KB are enjoying sunny days while the carriers continue to sail towards Home Islands. No sing of enemy carriers yet.



 

[aztez]

A South Pacific theatre of operations.

[aztez]

Last round of action went in Japanese favour! [;)]


Game date is 17th of December 1941


Malaya


Those British imperialist troops retreated from Alor Star.


Alor Star


Ground combat at Alor Star

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 20814 troops, 84 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 798

Defending force 4936 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 80

Japanese max assault: 276 - adjusted assault: 468

Allied max defense: 67 - adjusted defense: 31

Japanese assault odds: 15 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Alor Star base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
201 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!


China


Hong Kong


Those additional troops helped to bring down fortifications here.


Ground combat at Hong Kong

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 39118 troops, 144 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 800

Defending force 16733 troops, 119 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 302

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Japanese max assault: 620 - adjusted assault: 370

Allied max defense: 316 - adjusted defense: 2446

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)


Japanese ground losses:
834 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
201 casualties reported
Guns lost 6


Philippines


Manila


US P40E's were no match to our brave Zero pilots!!! [:D][:D][:D] I will bomb the place more next turn.


Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
Ki-48-I Lily x 13

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-I Lily: 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 9 destroyed

Runway hits 2

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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
G4M1 Betty x 106

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 8 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
107 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14

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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 37
Ki-48-I Lily x 20

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-I Lily: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 3 destroyed


Not bad not bad at all! [:)]


Lingayen


IJN BB's also saw some action at Philippines.


Night Time Surface Combat, near Lingayen at 43,50

Japanese Ships
CS Chiyoda
BB Mutsu
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
CL Kashii
CL Isuzu
CL Kinu
CL Tama
DD Yugure
DD Sawakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Yukaze, Shell hits 3
DD Hokaze, Shell hits 5
DD Wakatake
DD Kuretake
DD Hato
DD Sagi

Allied Ships
PT PT-31, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
PT PT-32
PT Q 111, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
PT Q 112
PT Q 113

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Naval bombardment of Lingayen, at 43,50


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CL Tama
CL Kinu
CL Isuzu
CL Kashii
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
BB Mutsu


Allied ground losses:
236 casualties reported
Guns lost 14

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


Central Pacific


KB


There was a lot of commotion on decks at KB. Japanese intelligence indicated that there areUS CS ships anchored at Pearl Harbour. Could this mean that allies have moved their CV's already into Pearl Harbour???

Well we are about to find out since the radio message from Tokyo ordered KB to turn around.

Thus this means that next turn the might of KB wil be unleashed againts Pearl Harbour one more time!

Lets see how things turn out.


Other News


The Japanese forces captured the following bases: Jolo, Brunei and Victoria Point.

Mini KB penetrated the US submarine net at Luzon. It will head out to refuel and than join up into action.

2 IJN BB TF have also left Saigon. These ships will participate in forthcoming operations shortly.

[aztez]

The intel sighting from last turn.

[aztez]

Here are something developments regarding South China sea.

[Mistmatz]

Looking forward to that PH strike, although I doubt that Lady Lex or Enterprise are there it could be Saratoga from San Diego. Someones got to count hexes here and hope for the best...

[aztez]

ORIGINAL: Mistmatz

Looking forward to that PH strike, although I doubt that Lady Lex or Enterprise are there it could be Saratoga from San Diego. Someones got to count hexes here and hope for the best...

It would be an bonus if either Lady Lex or Enterprise would be on the harbour though! [:D] ...hmmm... Saratoga might have reached the Pearl Harbour too... [:D]

I'am definately waiting for the results from next turn. I would like to see what kind of carnage this stike can cause. Keep in mind that the game date is already 17th of December.

..propably ain't going to see the turn until morning though due to timezones.

[Mistmatz]

I know how you feel, I'm waiting for a turn from another TZ as well... *taptaptap*

[aztez]

Mistmatz: So true, so true! [8|][:D]
 
 
The turn has arrived. Again disappointed with the Pearl Harbour saga... (more about in the combat report)
 
 
Game date is 19th of December 1941
 
 
Philippines
 
 
Manila
 
 
Again good results achieved here with IJA airforce.
 
 
Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 40
Ki-30 Ann x 31
Ki-48-I Lily x 13
 
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 28
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-30 Ann: 2 destroyed, 13 damaged
Ki-48-I Lily: 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 12 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14
 
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 106
 
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 1
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed
PBY Catalina: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
210 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 2
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 35
 
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 40
G4M1 Betty x 17
Ki-27 Nate x 31
Ki-46-II Dinah x 3
 
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 19
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged
Ki-27 Nate: 4 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 4 destroyed, 5 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 12
 
 
The past few days P40E's losses hopefully have put Chuck short of replacement planes. I don't know how many aircraft he recieves monthly but I think he will be troubled for time being.
 
 
Central Pacific
 
 
Pearl Harbour
 
 
Day Air attack on Pearl Harbor , at 114,72
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
D3A2 Val x 103
B5N2 Kate x 81
 
Allied aircraft
P-26A x 1
P-36A Mohawk x 2
P-40B Tomahawk x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 16 destroyed, 56 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 2 destroyed, 14 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 1 destroyed
P-36A Mohawk: 1 destroyed
P-40B Tomahawk: 4 destroyed
SB2U Vindicator: 1 destroyed
 
Allied Ships
BB Tennessee, Bomb hits 1,  heavy damage
BB Arizona, Bomb hits 2,  heavy damage
BB West Virginia, Bomb hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
BB Maryland, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
BB Nevada, Bomb hits 2,  heavy damage
BB California, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
CL Detroit, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
CL Honolulu, Bomb hits 1
CA San Francisco, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
CL Phoenix, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
 
Allied ground losses:
278 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
Vehicles lost 1
 
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 116
Port hits 3
 
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Day Air attack on Pearl Harbor , at 114,72
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
D3A2 Val x 71
B5N2 Kate x 112
 
Allied aircraft
P-36A Mohawk x 1
P-40B Tomahawk x 2
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 4 destroyed, 37 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 9 destroyed, 34 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-36A Mohawk: 1 destroyed
P-40B Tomahawk: 2 destroyed
B-18A Bolo: 1 destroyed
 
Allied Ships
BB Pennsylvania, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
DD Schley, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
CA San Francisco, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
BB Arizona, Bomb hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
BB California, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
BB Maryland, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
BB Nevada, Bomb hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
AVD Swan, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
CL Honolulu, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
BB West Virginia, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
 
Allied ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 80
 
 
Ok. This make the total strikes againts Pearl Harbour to 5!!! Only capital ship still to be sunk is BB Oklahoma. None of these ships have at least yet been confirmed sunk! [&:] ....I guess that shows current inability of KB to conduct serious port strikes. [:-]
 
Unfortunately our Intel was not correct from last turn as you can see no enemy CV's were docked at Pearl Harbour or at least they were not hit.
 
Either way these 5 strikes have been very disappointing considering the end results. [8|] Time to retire and commit our naval assets in other operations.
 
 
Other news
 
 
IJA troops have now entered Georgetown. Only base force present there due to the fact that enemy is retreating towards Singapore.
 
I have sent several IJA/IJN base force units into frontline bases. Time start immediately building up defensive perimeter too.
 
IJN will be conducting operations againts Singkawang. (screenshot will be posted after this combat report)
 
In China I'am still reorganizing my troops and pushing those guerilla units out. The battle at Hong Kong is currently stalemate.
 
I have changed several HQ's for Claude squadrons so I can deploy these planes soon. I think I can convert first Claude's to Zero's next turn. [:)]
 
 
 

[aztez]

The situation map

[aztez]

Grand strategy
 
Here are some of my early thoughts about this game.
 
I'am really hoping that I can conquer Philippines and Malaya in January 1942, (At least one the these objectives needs to be met) Simply because I want move againts Java in the beginning of February 1942.
 
I have already started establishing bases in Borneo. More airbases will be captured since the Idea is to launch early naval strikes againts Transport/Combat ships in this region. I will conduct massive airstrikes againts Java which will neutralize Dutch + Other airforces in the area. In support of this operation at least Mini KB will be deploeyed along with proper BB TaskForces.
 
Start building up the defensive perimeter. I know what the allies are capable of so I have few ideas which will eventually hopefully stop them cold.
 
Depending on the timetable at Java I'am still very eagerly looking at Russia. However I need to move sizeable amount of aircraft to support this operation. The biggest thing if I get around to it is to neutralize every Russian airfield immediately and thus annihilate the whole russian airforce. I need the complete air dominance IF I'am to move ahead with this plan.
 
Start producing better ranged aircraft. Already have some Zero's coming from pipelines which is excellent. One thing allies don't have is good ranged fighters.
 
Basically not to screw up the Japanese economy. I haven't made many changes to it... Don't know if it is good or bad though. Once I secure big resource centers I will immediately start shipping Oil and resources to Osaka and Tokyo. (I guess these are the main harbours from which AI will distribute the materials elsewhere)
 
Basically I don't want over extend. There really is no need for that since I know how hard it can be to againts level 9 fortifications day after day later on. (Really a pain) ...as for how much territory I want well that really depends how things played out in the spring of 1942. I have ideas on defensive perimeter but too early to say anything about... except that Chuck wohn't be coming into range of Home Islands anytime soon. Lets just say that West Coast is safe at least.
 
I don't build up places where I have no intention to be. There seems to be quite a lot of 0 level airfields around which is good. Meaning that allied need CV cover at first.
 
What to do with the KB??? I'am kind of aggressive player if situation allows it BUT I'am not going to do anything hasty and stupid.
 
Aiming to have fun and that is why I want to try stuff. [:)]

[aztez]

Ok. I forgot to END the turn last night so had to resend the file this morning. [:(]

Well time take a look at China. It is a total mess....

[aztez]

Game date is 21st of December 1941
 
 
DEI
 
 
Singkawang
 
 
The naval bombardment mission againts Singkawang went ok. Another run is scheduled for next turn.
 
 
Naval bombardment of Singkawang, at 25,56
 
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Brewster 339D: 1 destroyed
Hawk 75A: 1 destroyed
 
Japanese Ships
CL Jintsu
CL Naka
CA Atago
CA Takao
BB Kongo
 
 
Allied ground losses:
185 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Vehicles lost 2
 
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 11
 
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Naval bombardment of Singkawang, at 25,56
 
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 4 destroyed
Hawk 75A: 1 destroyed
Brewster 339D: 1 destroyed
 
Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
CL Yura
BB Hyuga
BB Ise
BB Nagato
 
 
Allied ground losses:
161 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 28
Port supply hits 1
 
 
Palembang
 
 
IJA aircraft flying from Kuching found some enemy Minesweepers near Palembang.
 
 
Day Air attack on TF, near Muntok at 21,55
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18
 
Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
Allied Ships
MSW Bendigo, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
MSW Burnie
MSW Goulburn, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
MSW Maryborough, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
 
Sweet revenge since these ships sunk an IJN submarine earlier this turn! [:-]
 
 
Malaya
 
 
IJA troops marched into Georgetown and captured the base.
 
 
Ground combat at Georgetown
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 37380 troops, 139 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 802
 
Defending force 2256 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 37
 
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
 
Japanese max assault: 752 - adjusted assault: 936
 
Allied max defense: 33 - adjusted defense: 21
 
Japanese assault odds: 44 to 1 (fort level 1)
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Georgetown base !!!
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
 
Allied ground losses:
2626 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
 
 
Other news
 
 
IJA buildup continues at Luzon. There will be around 3000 assault points ready for our campaign at Philippines currently.
 
The oilfields at Miri were also captured last turn.
 
Japanese recon floatplanes reported some enemy activity outside Port Moresby. Hmmm... could these be the missing US CV's???
 
 
 
 
 

[aztez]

The current score!

[aztez]

The Carrier building program...

[aztez]

Game date is 23rd of December 1941


Malaya


Japanese army has now reached Taiping. The base seems abandoned so it will be seized next turn.

I have also ordered first large scale airstrikes againts Singapore. We will soon see whether AVG is stationed there.

RAF tried intercept my transport ships at Kota Bharu. [:D]


Day Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 24,45

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 27

Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 5
Blenheim IV x 7
Hudson I x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Blenheim IV: 5 destroyed
Hudson I: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Kinkai Maru
AK Yuzan Maru
AK Taibun Maru


DEI


Mini KB will be conducting an portstike at Palembang next turn. Our intel indicates 4 cruisers/destroyers docked at the harbour.

The small invasion force destined to Sinkawang should reach their destination within a day or two.

IJN conducted couple naval bombardments in this region too.

Naval bombardment of Singkawang, at 25,56

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
CL Yura
BB Hyuga
BB Ise
BB Nagato


Allied ground losses:
209 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 6


Philippines


It seems that Chuck is determined to fight it out at Bangiolen. Recon flights indicates that there are currently 10 enemy units in this mountain region.

I'am moving a lot of troops towards this stronghold. Currently I have 2000 assault points marching in. These troops should reach the area within 4 days. (I will be forced to shock attack due river crossing)


China


I managed to reduce fortifications at Hong Kong.


Ground combat at Hong Kong

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 39090 troops, 168 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 760

Defending force 16114 troops, 96 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 291

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Japanese max assault: 752 - adjusted assault: 366

Allied max defense: 305 - adjusted defense: 844

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


Japanese ground losses:
928 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

Allied ground losses:
209 casualties reported
Guns lost 14

Hopefully this bastion will fall soon.


Other news


KB have now linked up with tankers and refueled.

The invasion at Lae will commence next turn.

Quite a few enemy transport AK's were hit around the map.


Here is an air to air screenshot from DEI. Very nice artwork by Aristoteles! [&o]

[aztez]

Aircraft losses thus far.

[aztez]

Game date is 25th of December 1945
 
 
DEI
 
 
Near Palembang
 
 
Mini KB got almost toasted here. Hmm, definately got me scared. The weird thing is that I had some Zero's on CVE Taiyo but they didn't fly???  [8|][:(] 
 
 
Day Air attack on TF at 23,54
 
Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 38
 
Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
Blenheim I x 4
Blenheim IV x 3
Hudson I x 5
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 2 destroyed
Blenheim I: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Blenheim IV: 1 damaged
Hudson I: 5 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
CVE Taiyo, Bomb hits 1
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 23,54
 
Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 37
 
Allied aircraft
CW-21B Demon x 6
Brewster 339D x 19
Martin 139 x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 8 destroyed, 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
CW-21B Demon: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Brewster 339D: 1 damaged
Martin 139: 3 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
CVL Zuiho
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 23,54
 
Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 33
 
Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 2
Blenheim I x 8
Blenheim IV x 3
Hudson I x 7
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 4 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 2 destroyed
Blenheim I: 1 damaged
Hudson I: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
CVE Hosho
CVL Ryujo
CL Kitakami
CVL Zuiho
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 23,54
 
Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 24
 
Allied aircraft
Swordfish x 7
Buffalo I x 17
Blenheim IV x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A5M4 Claude: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Swordfish: 7 damaged
Buffalo I: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
CVE Hosho
CVE Taiyo, Torpedo hits 1
 
 
Thankfully those reports were FOW!
 
CVE Taiyo is ok and has no damage. I have ordered mini KB to retire towards Borneo.
 
 
Malaya
 
 
Singapore
 
 
The airstrikes here were uncoordinated so the damage was much than I hoped for.
 
Day Air attack on Singapore , at 22,51
 
Japanese aircraft
C5M Babs x 3
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 22
Ki-21-II Sally x 88
Ki-15 Babs x 4
 
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 10
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-21-II Sally: 3 destroyed, 26 damaged
Ki-15 Babs: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 13
 
 
That was the best strike I managed to pull together.
 
 
Other news
 
 
As expected the Japanese forces captured the Taiping base at Malaya.
 
It seems that allies are planning somekind of an offensive in China.
 
The invasions begun at Lae and Sinkawang.

[aztez]

China