Guadalcanal AE AAR Allied NoJoe

[Nikademus]

combat replay. waiting for actual turn. Will post some comments and screenies when i get it.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 16, 42
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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 12


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 17, 42

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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 8
B-26 Marauder x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Also attacking Horii Group ...


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
B-26 Marauder x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 8


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...

[Nikademus]

The reinforcement convoy makes it uncontested to Lunga and unloads the 31st USN Base force. Now the only thing remaining is to offload the 2000+ supply points and bug out. I'll need more quickly but it buys Lunga more time. Tulagi is also due to receive more supply and I have positioned my carriers to cover them but IJN forces may show up at any point.

apologies for the crudeness. Battery is getting low!

[Nikademus]

Lunga forces

[Nikademus]

My primary base is low on logistics at the moment. Due in part to creating a replenishment TF for the carriers.

[Nikademus]

On the NG front.....Joe's lack of activity has allowed 30th Brigade to recover it's strength. He might be planning an end around amphibiously but i'm still betting on Lunga

[Nikademus]

My B-17 squadron has refitted at PM and is now ready to resume harrasement raids on Rabaul

[Nikademus]

25th BDE is en-route to Milne Bay, a covering surface TF (1 CLAA + a half dozen DD's) is in position to cover

[Nikademus]

Alleged score #2 for the Allies, that lurking APD gets plastered by B-26's while a crippled AK on my side gets waylaid by an Iboat. On the big picture front,.....supply and reinforcements are unloading without contestment. Enjoying it while it lasts.

The Plan: With the majority of my items unloaded at Lunga, the carriers are withdrawing south to await the arrival of our fourth Carrier at which point i will attempt a major resupply of Lunga.




AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 18, 42
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,126

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
B-26 Marauder x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD-46, Bomb hits 1, on fire
APD-39
PC Ch 11



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb

a Mutsuki class APD manuvering ...(Ev 61 / Sp 18)
a Momi class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 68 / Sp 10)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 61 / Sp 13)
a Japanese APD manuvering ...(Ev 50 / Sp 18)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 47 / Sp 13)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 49 / Sp 20)
a SC No.13-89 class PC manuvering ...(Ev 3 / Sp 19)
a Japanese PC manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 27)
a Japanese PG manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 26)
a SC No.4-12 class PC manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 26)


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 8


No Allied losses

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



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 8


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 1


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
B-26 Marauder x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD-39, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
APD-46



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb

a Japanese APD manuvering ...(Ev 50 / Sp 18)
a Japanese AM manuvering changes...(Ev 46 / Sp 17)
a Japanese AM manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 23)
a Momi class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 12)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 41 / Sp 21)
APD-39 manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 15)
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring APD-39
APD-46 manuvering ...(Ev 55 / Sp 13)
APD-46 manuvering changes...(Ev 51 / Sp 11)
APD-46 manuvering changes...(Ev 60 / Sp 12)
APD-46 manuvering changes...(Ev 64 / Sp 14)
APD-46 manuvering changes...(Ev 49 / Sp 18)


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 19, 42

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Sub attack near Lakatoro at 115,151

Japanese Ships
SS I-121

Allied Ships
AKA Alhena, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage



SS I-121 launches 4 torpedoes


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TF 26 encounters mine field at Milne Bay (101,133)

Allied Ships
DD Arunta



1 mine cleared


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 17


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking Horii Group ...
Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 8
B-26 Marauder x 4


No Allied losses

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



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cape Gloucester at 102,124

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD-46



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb

APD-46 manuvering ...(Ev 66 / Sp 13)
APD-46 manuvering changes...(Ev 67 / Sp 7)
APD-46 manuvering changes...(Ev 60 / Sp 15)
APD-46 manuvering changes...(Ev 71 / Sp 16)
APD-46 manuvering changes...(Ev 58 / Sp 19)

[Nikademus]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 20, 42
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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 7


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 5 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light rain

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


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
B-17E Fortress x 19


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 4
P-39D Airacobra x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Horii Group ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 7


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 21, 42

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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 10


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
B-26 Marauder x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 7


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 2 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 3


No Allied losses

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



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

[Nikademus]

As posted previously....another typical day in the neighborhood save for one vital piece of SIGNIT which identified the presence of a Japanese CV just NE of Rabaul hex. This is especially worrisome because at the moment the 25th Oz Brigade convoy is vulnerable, unloading very very slowly at the level one port of Milne Bay. Only a single squadron of Kittyhawks guards the convoy and it's light surface escort. I'm gambling that Joe's attention is currently fixated on Lunga. While possibly a move too late, after refueling all 3 of my CV TF's at sea, I am having them move towards Milne Bay to provide distant cover....or if nothing else, the chance for a revenge air strike should Joe's carriers pummel the Ozzie convoy. 25th Brigade is about 75% unloaded at this point.

[Nikademus]

Joe makes me pay for ignoring the threat to my transports, but not in the way i thought. No carriers show up to decimate me... (Thank goodness), instead 11th Air Fleet finally comes out of it's hibernation reinforced, and looking for blood. Given the intensity of the attacks, I didn't fare too badly but coupled with attacks made on Lunga for the first time, I lose a transport and 3 cargo ships + Destroyer Buchannon. The good news is that 25th Brigade is mostly unloaded but i'm having to bug out now with the remaining heavy guns of the unit to prevent further slaughter. I'm retreating the TF to PM where it can finish unloading. The CLAA escort is returning to Noumea and my carriers are withdrawing south. I have 9 days to go before CV Hornet arrives and I am planning to coincide her appearance with a major resupply effort of Guadalcanal.

looks like i also nailed a tanker as well as punished two more Iboats.



Estimated losses for the two days and combat report

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 22, 42
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Sub attack near Kirakira at 115,145

Japanese Ships
SS I-122, hits 8, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Aaron Ward
CV Wasp
DD Sterett
DD Stack
DD Lang
DD Farenholt



SS I-122 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Aaron Ward
I-122 diving deep ....
DD Sterett attacking submerged sub ....
DD Stack fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Lang fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Farenholt fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sterett fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Farenholt attacking submerged sub ....
DD Sterett fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Farenholt fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Farenholt fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Milne Bay at 101,133

Japanese Ships
SS I-19, hits 5

Allied Ships
DD Monssen
DD Aylwin
DD Monaghan
DD Clark
DD Cushing



SS I-19 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Monssen
DD Aylwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monaghan attacking submerged sub ....
DD Clark fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cushing fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Milne Bay at 101,133

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 44



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 5 destroyed, 16 damaged


Allied Ships
DD Cushing
DD Buchanan, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Arunta
CLAA San Juan
DD Warramunga
DD Monssen
xAP Largs Bay, Torpedo hits 1


Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
14 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
16 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
10 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
No.75 Sqd RAAF with Kittyhawk IA (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes

an Allied DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 35)
a Isaac Sweers class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 31)
a 'N' Class class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 36)
a Admiralty 'Leader' class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 32)
a 'I' Class class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 29)
a 'N' Class class DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 35)
an Allied DD manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 42)
an Allied DD manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 34)
a Repeat Benson class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 37)
DD Arunta manuvering rapidly...(Ev 15 / Sp 36)
DD Arunta manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 27)
DD Arunta manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 30)
an Allied DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 26 / Sp 32)
an Allied CLAA manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 26)
an Allied CLAA manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 30)
DD Warramunga manuvering rapidly...(Ev 15 / Sp 36)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 34)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 42)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 38)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 37)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 29)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 41)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 42)
DD Monssen manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 35)
DD Monssen manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 38)
DD Monssen manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 40)
DD Monssen manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 27)
DD Monssen manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 34)
an Allied CLAA manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 26)
an Allied AMC manuvering ...(Ev 50 / Sp 17)
an Allied xAP manuvering changes...(Ev 50 / Sp 18)
an Allied xAP manuvering changes...(Ev 46 / Sp 22)
DD Arunta manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 38)
DD Arunta manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 38)
DD Arunta manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 33)
DD Arunta manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 34)
a 'F' Class class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 39)
a 'J' Class class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 41)
a 'G' Class class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 42)
an Allied CLAA manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 31)
a Dido class CLAA manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 34)
an Allied CLAA manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 28)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 33)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 42)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 32)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 37)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 9



Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AM Moa, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AM Tui
AK Ara



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

an Allied PC manuvering ...(Ev 41 / Sp 14)
an Allied AM manuvering changes...(Ev 43 / Sp 15)
a Bathurst class AM manuvering changes...(Ev 42 / Sp 15)
an Allied APD manuvering changes...(Ev 42 / Sp 15)
a Bird class AM manuvering changes...(Ev 47 / Sp 14)
an Allied DD manuvering ...(Ev 4 / Sp 14)
a Bangor Diesel Eng class AM manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 9)
AK Ara manuvering ...(Ev 61 / Sp 12)


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Airbase supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 15


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 2 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Horii Group ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
B-26 Marauder x 9
P-39D Airacobra x 7


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on Horii Group , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 1


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Milne Bay at 101,133

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 26



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 24 damaged


Allied Ships
CLAA San Juan
DD Warramunga
DD Monssen
DD Cushing
xAP Maori
xAP Esperance Bay
xAP Largs Bay, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage


Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
13 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
No.75 Sqd RAAF with Kittyhawk IA (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes

an Allied CLAA manuvering rapidly...(Ev 5 / Sp 32)
an Allied CLAA manuvering changes...(Ev 5 / Sp 36)
a Dido class CLAA manuvering changes...(Ev 5 / Sp 33)
a Dido class CLAA manuvering changes...(Ev 5 / Sp 30)
an Allied CLAA manuvering changes...(Ev 5 / Sp 29)
DD Warramunga manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 36)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 30)
DD Monssen manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 35)
DD Monssen manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 30)
DD Monssen manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 44)
a Admiralty 'Leader' class DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 35)
a Admiralen Batch II class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 33)
xAP Maori manuvering ...(Ev 66 / Sp 20)
xAP Maori manuvering changes...(Ev 63 / Sp 16)
xAP Maori manuvering changes...(Ev 63 / Sp 20)
a Rangi/Bay class xAP manuvering ...(Ev 58 / Sp 17)
a Klipfontein class xAP manuvering changes...(Ev 64 / Sp 15)
an Allied xAP manuvering changes...(Ev 64 / Sp 10)
a Pres. Coolidge class xAP manuvering changes...(Ev 58 / Sp 15)
a Capetown class CLAA manuvering changes...(Ev 5 / Sp 33)
an Allied CLAA manuvering changes...(Ev 5 / Sp 27)
a 'D' Class Delhi class CLAA manuvering changes...(Ev 5 / Sp 34)
an Allied xAP manuvering ...(Ev 62 / Sp 14)
an Allied xAP manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 20)
an Allied CL manuvering changes...(Ev 60 / Sp 10)
a Argonne class xAP manuvering changes...(Ev 69 / Sp 17)
a Canada Pacific class xAP manuvering changes...(Ev 63 / Sp 11)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 13



Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
AM Tui, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AK Grumium, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
AK Ara, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

a Bird class AM manuvering ...(Ev 41 / Sp 14)
a Basset class AM manuvering changes...(Ev 38 / Sp 14)
an Allied AM manuvering changes...(Ev 33 / Sp 18)
an Allied AK manuvering ...(Ev 69 / Sp 12)
a Capella class AK manuvering changes...(Ev 71 / Sp 13)
an Allied AK manuvering changes...(Ev 74 / Sp 4)
a C2 Arcturus class AK manuvering changes...(Ev 69 / Sp 8)
AK Ara manuvering ...(Ev 58 / Sp 12)
AK Ara manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 9)
AK Ara manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 7)
AK Ara manuvering changes...(Ev 58 / Sp 14)
AK Ara manuvering changes...(Ev 58 / Sp 14)
an Allied AK manuvering changes...(Ev 69 / Sp 16)
a EC2 Crater class AK manuvering changes...(Ev 66 / Sp 18)
AK Grumium manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 10)
AK Grumium manuvering changes...(Ev 66 / Sp 15)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,126

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
B-26 Marauder x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD-34



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb

a Minekaze class APD manuvering ...(Ev 64 / Sp 18)
a Momi class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 71 / Sp 16)
a Momi class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 66 / Sp 18)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 9)
a Japanese PG manuvering changes...(Ev 63 / Sp 20)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 64 / Sp 24)
a Japanese PG manuvering changes...(Ev 63 / Sp 24)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Milne Bay at 101,133

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 8



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged


Allied Ships
DD Cushing



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
No.75 Sqd RAAF with Kittyhawk IA (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead

a Admiralen Batch II class DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 35)
a 'N' Class class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 40)
a Admiralty 'Leader' class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 29)
a 'D' Class class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 33)
an Allied DD manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 41)


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Sub attack near Truk at 109,114

Japanese Ships
TK Matsushima Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
E Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Grayling, hits 3



SS Grayling launches 4 torpedoes at TK Matsushima Maru
E Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hakaze attacking submerged sub ....
E Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 23, 42

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ASW attack near Truk at 111,110

Japanese Ships
E Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Grayling, hits 2



E Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hakaze attacking submerged sub ....
E Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 17


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 3 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Horii Group ...
Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
B-26 Marauder x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Horii Group , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

[Nikademus]

damage to my sub for nabbing the tanker

[Nikademus]

whats not going to unload at Milne Bay

[Nikademus]

Another quiet pair of days. Only two events of note: B-26's from Port Morosby attacked another APD found lurking near the vicinity of Lae, which coastwatchers report contains 3 ships at this time. Unfortunately my B-17's are repairing this turn set. Thats ok.....their next mission is Rabaul. Gotta keep Joe on his toes.

The other event is my carrier TF's stumble across yet another Iboat. Lol....figured i was safe in my current location. Fortunately the boat misses the target DD and we pound it into scrap for it's trouble (allegedly....but confidently)

Still counting the days till CV Hornet arrives. I can't help but know that Joe has 3 CV's available now (Might have to try the variable ship entry feature one of these games) and i want to maximize my bets. In this scenario, the US carriers are a true precious gem. They are all that stands between the Japan player pummelling Lunga with massive surface forces and even if only damaged and KO'd........it would still mean virtual defeat for the Allied side. Things are tight though. The relief convoy at Noumea is nearly full loaded. This time thousands of tons of supply will be delivered if successful....enough for Lunga to sustain itself for a while if not pummeled too hard. I'm waiting though......one more week. Lunga is in the "pink" for supply meaning she is under her required level but at this point the LCU's have their supply alotment and i've built two fort levels. (and stopped to conserve supply)

Port Morosby is at level 4 for Fort levels now and Milne bay, reinforced to two Brigades (one Militia) is at level 3. I'm confident the latter can withstand any but a full scale assault now. PM is more vulnerable now and i'll have to addresss that when PP's allow. Meanwhile the base continues to harrass with it's airfields.




AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 24, 42
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Afternoon Air attack on 15th Engineer Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 8


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 2 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Horii Group , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
B-26 Marauder x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 6


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 25, 42

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD-35



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb

a Japanese CL manuvering ...(Ev 57 / Sp 18)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 16)
a Minekaze class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 18)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 18)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 60 / Sp 21)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 11)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 53 / Sp 19)


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Morning Air attack on Horii Group , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 17


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 3 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Horii Group ...


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
B-26 Marauder x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD-35



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb

a Minekaze class APD manuvering ...(Ev 57 / Sp 18)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 62 / Sp 23)
a Momi class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 23)
a Minekaze class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 49 / Sp 17)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 53 / Sp 13)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 13)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 14)


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Sub attack near Belep Islands at 109,151

Japanese Ships
SS I-121, hits 9, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Monssen
DD Aylwin
DD Monaghan
DD Clark
DD Cushing



SS I-121 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Monssen
DD Aylwin attacking submerged sub ....
DD Monaghan attacking submerged sub ....
DD Clark fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Cushing attacking submerged sub ....
Large oil slick appears over area of attack!
Escort abandons search for sub

[Nikademus]

intense turn.....my pilots claim no less than 41 Japanese aircraft downed in the last two days. In return, my 25th Bde convoy gets further wrecked. If the claims are true however, it might prove worth it. This would mean that 11th Air Fleet is temporarily defanged for the most part which would make my upcoming Operation Restore easier to fullfill. Japanese carriers remain a distinctive threat however.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 26, 42
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ASW attack near Lakatoro at 118,151

Japanese Ships
SS I-16, hits 11, on fire

Allied Ships
CA Astoria
DD Selfridge
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Hull
DD Wilson
DD Ellet
DD Jarvis



I-16 diving deep ....
DD Hull fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Wilson attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ellet attacking submerged sub ....
DD Jarvis fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Wilson attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ellet attacking submerged sub ....
DD Wilson fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ellet attacking submerged sub ....
DD Wilson fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G4M1 Betty x 37



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 10
P-39D Airacobra x 21


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed, 11 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Arunta
xAP Maori, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAP Esperance Bay
DD Warramunga
xAP Manunda, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk



Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
9 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
No.76 Sqd RAAF with Kittyhawk IA (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
35th FG/41st FS with P-39D Airacobra (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
8th FG/80th FS with P-39D Airacobra (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers

a 'P' Class class DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 15 / Sp 36)
a 'J' Class class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 39)
xAP Maori manuvering ...(Ev 55 / Sp 20)
a 'P' Class class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 35)
a 'N' Class class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 37)
a Tribal class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 33)
xAP Maori manuvering changes...(Ev 61 / Sp 19)
an Allied xAP manuvering ...(Ev 53 / Sp 17)
DD Warramunga manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 36)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 32)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 33)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 30)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 42)
xAP Manunda manuvering ...(Ev 64 / Sp 20)
xAP Manunda manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 24)
xAP Manunda manuvering changes...(Ev 67 / Sp 14)
xAP Manunda manuvering changes...(Ev 67 / Sp 22)
xAP Manunda manuvering changes...(Ev 68 / Sp 20)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 41)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 41)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 41)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 37)
xAP Maori manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 14)
xAP Maori manuvering changes...(Ev 53 / Sp 20)
xAP Maori manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 17)
xAP Maori manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 20)


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 12


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 2 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on 15th Engineer Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
B-26 Marauder x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 8


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 15



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 8
P-39D Airacobra x 18


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Arunta
DD Warramunga



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
No.76 Sqd RAAF with Kittyhawk IA (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
35th FG/41st FS with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
8th FG/80th FS with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers

a 'N' Class class DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 36)
a Tribal class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 32)
DD Warramunga manuvering rapidly...(Ev 15 / Sp 36)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 35)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 15 / Sp 38)


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 27, 42

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Gasmata at 103,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Tatumiya Maru
xAK Toa Maru



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb

a Husimi Cargo class xAK manuvering ...(Ev 65 / Sp 15)
a Japanese xAK manuvering changes...(Ev 64 / Sp 15)
a Ansyu-C Cargo class xAK manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 13)
a Aden Cargo class xAK manuvering ...(Ev 61 / Sp 15)
a Ehime Cargo class xAK manuvering changes...(Ev 64 / Sp 10)
a Ehime Cargo class xAK manuvering changes...(Ev 62 / Sp 12)
a Japanese TK manuvering changes...(Ev 62 / Sp 13)
a Japanese xAK manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 13)


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 8


No Allied losses

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



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Horii Group ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 2
P-39D Airacobra x 5


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 1


No Allied losses

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



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
G4M1 Betty x 9



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed



CAP engaged:
No.76 Sqd RAAF with Kittyhawk IA (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
35th FG/41st FS with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
8th FG/80th FS with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,126

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD-31



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb

a Japanese APD manuvering ...(Ev 57 / Sp 18)
a Japanese PG manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 16)
a Japanese PG manuvering changes...(Ev 52 / Sp 16)
a Japanese APD manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 12)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Gasmata at 103,127

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Yodogawa Maru
xAK Tatumiya Maru



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb

a Japanese xAK manuvering ...(Ev 61 / Sp 15)
a Japanese xAK manuvering changes...(Ev 64 / Sp 21)
a Kyushu Cargo class xAK manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 17)
a Japanese xAK manuvering ...(Ev 62 / Sp 15)
a Japanese xAK manuvering changes...(Ev 63 / Sp 15)
a Yusen N Cargo class xAK manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 13)
a Japanese CM manuvering changes...(Ev 61 / Sp 16)
a Japanese xAK manuvering changes...(Ev 66 / Sp 22)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
G4M1 Betty x 17



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 12


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 5 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Warramunga
DD Arunta



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
7 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
No.76 Sqd RAAF with Kittyhawk IA (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
35th FG/41st FS with P-39D Airacobra (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
8th FG/80th FS with P-39D Airacobra (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
4 planes vectored on to bombers

DD Warramunga manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 36)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 31)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 42)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 37)
a 'A' Class class DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 36)
an Allied DD manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 38)
a 'F' Class class DD manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 40)
DD Warramunga manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 44)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 4
B-26 Marauder x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD-31



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb AP Bomb

a Momi class APD manuvering ...(Ev 57 / Sp 18)
a Japanese AM manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 18)
a Mutsuki class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 60 / Sp 26)
a Wakatake class APD manuvering changes...(Ev 64 / Sp 12)

[ny59giants]

Are the P-39s that much of a "Betty Killer" or is it something else??
 
What armament does the P-39s carry?? What altitide do they do their best work at in this mod?? 

[treespider]

Betty's and Nell's in general in AE are more vulnerable....take a look at what the Beef-a-low's are capable of in some of the other AAR's.

[Nikademus]

The P-39 in the game has always been a bit of a bomber killer thx to it's standard armament. No different really in AE. As only land base SPS values are different in this scenario, the P-39 preforms same here as in any other AE scenario. I had them set to 10k which is in their best bracket of preformance. Per the game rules though, intercepting CAP attacks at the altitude set by the bombers. One key difference though is that altitude estimates for enemy raids are not 100% accurate.

[Dili]

I am betting this will need to be tweaked.

[racndoc]

Nik...

Nice work on the ASW....looks like even your air combat and surface TFs are scoring hits on IJN subs. Ive never had that much success before....even with dedicated ASW TFs and especially in mid 1942 when the experience levels are lower and the ASW upgrades are minimal. Are you placing super aggressive leaders in charge of your TFs? Are you placing most of your TF's float planes on ASW or are Catalinas flying ASW to increase the IJN subs detection levels? Or has ASW been changed significantly in AE?