ORIGINAL: JeffK
Keep going Gladiatt,
Your losses are not too bad for this stage of the war. Dont risk too much, but dont give away too much, easy isnt it[:D]
Yes, i find it really easy, you're right
Bettys in the sky with diamonds- Gladiatt (A) vs John_Smid (J). No John please
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RE: No Tittle yet
Yes, i find it really easy, you're right
RE: No Tittle yet
20TH JANUARY - 26TH JANUARY
CentPac
On 22th january, west of San Francisco, japanese I-16 manage to escape from an ASW TF of 6 US DD.
SoPac
After a few days of aerial bombardement by some Nells and Betty flying from Rabaul, Lunga is captured on 25th january by 61st Nav Guard, Maizuru 2e SNLF and a NLF unit.
China
Nanning and Changsa are under japanese aerial bombardement on a daily basis. From time to time a divebomber is shot down by the chinese AA gunners.
On 22th january, the japanese 16th Army, gathering 250.000 mens and 2500 guns (11 divisions, 2 brigades, a tak reg, 5 arty) attack the 120.000 chinese defenders (11 corps and a Div). The forts are dropped from 6 to level 5. The losses are 8200 casualties and 237 guns for the japanese, 3000 casualties and 140 guns for the chinese. Chang Kei Chek HQ was hopping for a lot of disruption among the attackers, but the attack continue on the 23th of january. But with a 0/1 odd, this assaut fail (with 6300 japanese casualties for 3500 chinese). On the south of Changsa, the 13th japanese Tank Regiment alone fail an attempt to outflank the chinese city, it's attack against 4th chinese corps going nowhere.
On the 24th january, the japanese army resume it's bombardement attack, and on 25th january, a twelve jap division is spotted besieging the place.
In north China, 18 japs units are sighted closing to Yenen. With few corps present to defend the place, it is expected to fail much quicker then the southern base.
The 23th January will prove a day of maximum effort on the japanese side....
Philippinas
On 20th january, the japanese launch a deliberate attack on Manila. 52000 japanese soldiers try to overwhelm the 29000 allied defenders. But they are repulsed with losses (1200 japanese casualties for 400 allied); but sadly with the game mechanics, theses casualties are mainly disabled rather then KIA.
After this failure and a few days of rest, the japanese give another try on 23th january, but once again the attack is repulsed ; this time the losses are heavier for the defenders (700 japanese against 1100 allied).
Under constant bombardement, the philippinos units hold for now.
Malaya
On 21th January, a huge force of 23 Zero, 35 Oscar and 160 bombers attack Singapore harbor. The defense take off to fight them: 3 buffalos and 8 P-40B. 2 buff and 4 P-40 are destroyed , for 3 Oscar and 1 Sally. Moderate damages on the port, but 4 hits on supply.
On 22th another attack gather 31 Oscar and 130 bombers. They face 6 buff and 4 P-40; 1 oscar is downed for 3 buff and 1 P-40. Another 4 hits on supply is reducing the amount in the base, already scarce.
On 22th, 100.000 japanese (5e and 18e Div, 3 regiments, a bde, 2 eng reg) start the siege of Johore defended by 25.000 british troops.
On 23tj january, 14 Zero escort 22 Nells attacking an AK trying to bring supplies in Singapore, but 3 torpedoe sunk it. The CAP of 11 buffalos and 6 P-40 of AVG manage to destroy 1 zero and 1 Nell without losses.
On the 23th, as everywhere in the pacific, the japanese launch an attack on Johore. Although getting an odd of 0/1 and 3 times more casualties (990 japanese for 390 allied), the 2 japanese eng reg reduce the forts from 6 to 5.
On 25th january, once more, the allies send an AK inbound for Singapore. Under constant sighting from the air, this one is catch by 26 Nells escorted by 16 Zero. AK Empire Lynx is sunk outright. The CAP of 10 buffalos and 8 P-40 down 2 zeros for the losses of 1 buffalo and 1 P-40.
DEI
20th january, Tarakan is taken by surprise by a shock attack of Imperial Guard Division crossing theriver south of the base: the unit has walked, unspotted, after a landing on non-base shores the previous week: the TF had been spotted by my patrol planes, but there was no clue of what was happening. The base is captured along with 900 mens, one squadron of Do-24 and one of T IVa are destroyed on ground. The intel the following days showes only 2 points of damages on the oil field.
On the 20th, DD Hibiki, limping back from the battle of 12th in Indian Ocean, sinked before reaching Kendari (and at this time, i felt so sorry for Cuttlefish [;)] ). On the 21th, it's DD Shikinami wich sink in these waters, also from the damages received the previous week in the same battle.
After a few bombing raids, Bali fall without warning on 22th january: i didn't saw an incoming TF, i didn't spott any unit on the ground ! A small squadron of 4 FK-51 awaiting enough PP to be transfered to Australia is destroyed on ground. 1000 mens are prisonners.
ABDA decide to shut (if possible) this base before it bring too much damages on Java.
On 24th january, 24 Blenheims destroy 4 naval bombers and 2 Zero on the runway. On the 25th, the raid gather 25 P-40 OF 24th FG and 8 Blenheim of 62th sqd, and face a CAP of 8 Zero and 4 Nates. 1 P-40 is destroyed for 1 zero, 3 Nates and 3 Nells and Betty.
On 26th , 26 P-40, 20 B-17, 14 Blenheims face 18 Zeros and 3 Nates. 2 Zeros and 3 Nates are destroyed for 11 P-40 and 1 Blenheim, and only slight damages are made to the airfield.
South of Java, on 22th, 7 Hudson from Koepang attack BB Yamashiro ad Hyuga. This one is hit by an harmless bomb. This TF is probably some HEAVY reinforcement for the surface TF hunting the Royal Navy in Indian Ocean. On the 26th, this TF come near to Malang. 17 sorties by Martins score no hits.
Also south of Java, a TF with a TK (probably an AO) slip past Bali; 32 sorties by british torpedoes bombers score no hits....
25th january, south of Kendari, CVE Hosho is attacked from Koepang by 6 Hudson and 3 Brewster. The CAP of 5 zero down 3 bombers. CVE Hosho is supposed to have been seen on fire after a bomb hit.
North of Singkawang, the 81st Naval Guard Unit wich was put ashore of the base is bombed and straffed by Hudson from Kuching and Brewster of Singkawang. But he amount of casualties on this unit is not even 80 in the whole week.
But this annoy the jap, wich start heavy bombing on the base of Singkawang, destroying many planes on ground, and prooving that the Nell is a better fighter then the Demon (shoting down one of them [8|] ).
On 26th january, Toboali is captured. There is a huge amount of supply here that the jap have seized, and this base now threaten even more the area.
Burma
Daily raid on Mandalay lead to the losses of 1 Nell, 7 Oscar and 1zero for 29 Hurricane II, very disapointing for allied headquarter.
After the 2nd Burma Bde leave Rangoon, once more the place switch side to be japanese. Once more the brigade march backward, taken it back on 25th january.
Indian Ocean
West of Sumatra, on 20th january, a TF of CA Chokai, Mogami, Mikuma, Suzuya, Kumano, CL Sendai, Jintsu and Nagara and 16 DD catch and sink 3 MSW and 2AP.
The same day, the lone swordfish of CVL Hermes find another japanese TF and score a torpedo hit on CA Takao, now on fire.
On 22th, Doorman's TF catch the lone DD Arashi and sink it in a few minutes.
On 24th, CV Indomitable, wich just appear in Karachi, is ordered to sprint south, without escort (nothing avalaible ), to protect the Royal Navy in Indian Ocean....
25th january, Seagull of the US Ships in Doorman's TF spot AO Iro. This is now clear that at least one oiler has reached and refueled the several japanese ships lurking in Indian Ocean. On the contrary, the royal Navy can only refuel at Ceylon.
The 25th, Doorman's manage to catch the japanese Replenishement TF.
BB PoW, Repulse, CA Houston, 4CL and 11DD face CS Mizuho, 4 DD, 2 PC and AO Iro.
The japanese escort took a severe beating: CS Mizuho, DD hagikaze and 1 PC are sunked, but the AO escape without harm !
A few hours later, Doorman engage CA Takao, but this one suffer only 15 shell of small caliber hits, and the cruiser escape.
26th january is a day of fierce fighting....
In the night, another British surface TF engage a japanese TF.
BB Revenge, Royal Sovereign, CA Dorsetshire, 2CL and 7 DD agaisnt CA Chokai, Mogami, Mikuma, Suzuya, Kumano, CL Sendai, Jintsu, 16 DD; the CA Dorsetshire, CL Dauntless and 2 DD are set on fire; CA Kumano is on fire, along with a jap DD and another one badly damaged.
A bit south, 2 others TF clash: BB PoW, Repulse, CA Houston, CL Java, Ruyter, Tromp, Boise and 11 DD against CA Myoko, Haguro, Nachi, Aoba, Kinugasa, Furutaka and 10 DD.
Ruyter and 4 allied DD are sunk, Prince of Wales suffer 11 shell and 2 torpedoes hit. All japanese cruiser except Kinugasa are on fire and damaged.
The following morning, 11 Nells flying from Kuantan find PoW and score 2 torpedoes hit on the ship. Admiral Doorman follow the ship beneath the waves...
Latter in the day, the TF of BB Revenge engage CA Chokai TF but the 2 forces withdraw quickly with only slight damaged.
The japanese are trying to shut all shipping lanes in Indian Ocean, and although the Royal Navy suffer, the Allied HQ is pleased with the fact that japanese navy start to sustain some damages and some losses.
Another thing : why do we need carriers ? Old battleships are doing most of the fight as was intended in dreadnought time ( [;)] ).
CentPac
On 22th january, west of San Francisco, japanese I-16 manage to escape from an ASW TF of 6 US DD.
SoPac
After a few days of aerial bombardement by some Nells and Betty flying from Rabaul, Lunga is captured on 25th january by 61st Nav Guard, Maizuru 2e SNLF and a NLF unit.
China
Nanning and Changsa are under japanese aerial bombardement on a daily basis. From time to time a divebomber is shot down by the chinese AA gunners.
On 22th january, the japanese 16th Army, gathering 250.000 mens and 2500 guns (11 divisions, 2 brigades, a tak reg, 5 arty) attack the 120.000 chinese defenders (11 corps and a Div). The forts are dropped from 6 to level 5. The losses are 8200 casualties and 237 guns for the japanese, 3000 casualties and 140 guns for the chinese. Chang Kei Chek HQ was hopping for a lot of disruption among the attackers, but the attack continue on the 23th of january. But with a 0/1 odd, this assaut fail (with 6300 japanese casualties for 3500 chinese). On the south of Changsa, the 13th japanese Tank Regiment alone fail an attempt to outflank the chinese city, it's attack against 4th chinese corps going nowhere.
On the 24th january, the japanese army resume it's bombardement attack, and on 25th january, a twelve jap division is spotted besieging the place.
In north China, 18 japs units are sighted closing to Yenen. With few corps present to defend the place, it is expected to fail much quicker then the southern base.
The 23th January will prove a day of maximum effort on the japanese side....
Philippinas
On 20th january, the japanese launch a deliberate attack on Manila. 52000 japanese soldiers try to overwhelm the 29000 allied defenders. But they are repulsed with losses (1200 japanese casualties for 400 allied); but sadly with the game mechanics, theses casualties are mainly disabled rather then KIA.
After this failure and a few days of rest, the japanese give another try on 23th january, but once again the attack is repulsed ; this time the losses are heavier for the defenders (700 japanese against 1100 allied).
Under constant bombardement, the philippinos units hold for now.
Malaya
On 21th January, a huge force of 23 Zero, 35 Oscar and 160 bombers attack Singapore harbor. The defense take off to fight them: 3 buffalos and 8 P-40B. 2 buff and 4 P-40 are destroyed , for 3 Oscar and 1 Sally. Moderate damages on the port, but 4 hits on supply.
On 22th another attack gather 31 Oscar and 130 bombers. They face 6 buff and 4 P-40; 1 oscar is downed for 3 buff and 1 P-40. Another 4 hits on supply is reducing the amount in the base, already scarce.
On 22th, 100.000 japanese (5e and 18e Div, 3 regiments, a bde, 2 eng reg) start the siege of Johore defended by 25.000 british troops.
On 23tj january, 14 Zero escort 22 Nells attacking an AK trying to bring supplies in Singapore, but 3 torpedoe sunk it. The CAP of 11 buffalos and 6 P-40 of AVG manage to destroy 1 zero and 1 Nell without losses.
On the 23th, as everywhere in the pacific, the japanese launch an attack on Johore. Although getting an odd of 0/1 and 3 times more casualties (990 japanese for 390 allied), the 2 japanese eng reg reduce the forts from 6 to 5.
On 25th january, once more, the allies send an AK inbound for Singapore. Under constant sighting from the air, this one is catch by 26 Nells escorted by 16 Zero. AK Empire Lynx is sunk outright. The CAP of 10 buffalos and 8 P-40 down 2 zeros for the losses of 1 buffalo and 1 P-40.
DEI
20th january, Tarakan is taken by surprise by a shock attack of Imperial Guard Division crossing theriver south of the base: the unit has walked, unspotted, after a landing on non-base shores the previous week: the TF had been spotted by my patrol planes, but there was no clue of what was happening. The base is captured along with 900 mens, one squadron of Do-24 and one of T IVa are destroyed on ground. The intel the following days showes only 2 points of damages on the oil field.
On the 20th, DD Hibiki, limping back from the battle of 12th in Indian Ocean, sinked before reaching Kendari (and at this time, i felt so sorry for Cuttlefish [;)] ). On the 21th, it's DD Shikinami wich sink in these waters, also from the damages received the previous week in the same battle.
After a few bombing raids, Bali fall without warning on 22th january: i didn't saw an incoming TF, i didn't spott any unit on the ground ! A small squadron of 4 FK-51 awaiting enough PP to be transfered to Australia is destroyed on ground. 1000 mens are prisonners.
ABDA decide to shut (if possible) this base before it bring too much damages on Java.
On 24th january, 24 Blenheims destroy 4 naval bombers and 2 Zero on the runway. On the 25th, the raid gather 25 P-40 OF 24th FG and 8 Blenheim of 62th sqd, and face a CAP of 8 Zero and 4 Nates. 1 P-40 is destroyed for 1 zero, 3 Nates and 3 Nells and Betty.
On 26th , 26 P-40, 20 B-17, 14 Blenheims face 18 Zeros and 3 Nates. 2 Zeros and 3 Nates are destroyed for 11 P-40 and 1 Blenheim, and only slight damages are made to the airfield.
South of Java, on 22th, 7 Hudson from Koepang attack BB Yamashiro ad Hyuga. This one is hit by an harmless bomb. This TF is probably some HEAVY reinforcement for the surface TF hunting the Royal Navy in Indian Ocean. On the 26th, this TF come near to Malang. 17 sorties by Martins score no hits.
Also south of Java, a TF with a TK (probably an AO) slip past Bali; 32 sorties by british torpedoes bombers score no hits....
25th january, south of Kendari, CVE Hosho is attacked from Koepang by 6 Hudson and 3 Brewster. The CAP of 5 zero down 3 bombers. CVE Hosho is supposed to have been seen on fire after a bomb hit.
North of Singkawang, the 81st Naval Guard Unit wich was put ashore of the base is bombed and straffed by Hudson from Kuching and Brewster of Singkawang. But he amount of casualties on this unit is not even 80 in the whole week.
But this annoy the jap, wich start heavy bombing on the base of Singkawang, destroying many planes on ground, and prooving that the Nell is a better fighter then the Demon (shoting down one of them [8|] ).
On 26th january, Toboali is captured. There is a huge amount of supply here that the jap have seized, and this base now threaten even more the area.
Burma
Daily raid on Mandalay lead to the losses of 1 Nell, 7 Oscar and 1zero for 29 Hurricane II, very disapointing for allied headquarter.
After the 2nd Burma Bde leave Rangoon, once more the place switch side to be japanese. Once more the brigade march backward, taken it back on 25th january.
Indian Ocean
West of Sumatra, on 20th january, a TF of CA Chokai, Mogami, Mikuma, Suzuya, Kumano, CL Sendai, Jintsu and Nagara and 16 DD catch and sink 3 MSW and 2AP.
The same day, the lone swordfish of CVL Hermes find another japanese TF and score a torpedo hit on CA Takao, now on fire.
On 22th, Doorman's TF catch the lone DD Arashi and sink it in a few minutes.
On 24th, CV Indomitable, wich just appear in Karachi, is ordered to sprint south, without escort (nothing avalaible ), to protect the Royal Navy in Indian Ocean....
25th january, Seagull of the US Ships in Doorman's TF spot AO Iro. This is now clear that at least one oiler has reached and refueled the several japanese ships lurking in Indian Ocean. On the contrary, the royal Navy can only refuel at Ceylon.
The 25th, Doorman's manage to catch the japanese Replenishement TF.
BB PoW, Repulse, CA Houston, 4CL and 11DD face CS Mizuho, 4 DD, 2 PC and AO Iro.
The japanese escort took a severe beating: CS Mizuho, DD hagikaze and 1 PC are sunked, but the AO escape without harm !
A few hours later, Doorman engage CA Takao, but this one suffer only 15 shell of small caliber hits, and the cruiser escape.
26th january is a day of fierce fighting....
In the night, another British surface TF engage a japanese TF.
BB Revenge, Royal Sovereign, CA Dorsetshire, 2CL and 7 DD agaisnt CA Chokai, Mogami, Mikuma, Suzuya, Kumano, CL Sendai, Jintsu, 16 DD; the CA Dorsetshire, CL Dauntless and 2 DD are set on fire; CA Kumano is on fire, along with a jap DD and another one badly damaged.
A bit south, 2 others TF clash: BB PoW, Repulse, CA Houston, CL Java, Ruyter, Tromp, Boise and 11 DD against CA Myoko, Haguro, Nachi, Aoba, Kinugasa, Furutaka and 10 DD.
Ruyter and 4 allied DD are sunk, Prince of Wales suffer 11 shell and 2 torpedoes hit. All japanese cruiser except Kinugasa are on fire and damaged.
The following morning, 11 Nells flying from Kuantan find PoW and score 2 torpedoes hit on the ship. Admiral Doorman follow the ship beneath the waves...
Latter in the day, the TF of BB Revenge engage CA Chokai TF but the 2 forces withdraw quickly with only slight damaged.
The japanese are trying to shut all shipping lanes in Indian Ocean, and although the Royal Navy suffer, the Allied HQ is pleased with the fact that japanese navy start to sustain some damages and some losses.
Another thing : why do we need carriers ? Old battleships are doing most of the fight as was intended in dreadnought time ( [;)] ).
RE: No Tittle yet
27 TH JANUARY - 31 TH JANUARY
Yes, dear readers, you now ask yourself, why is he shortening the lenght of time ? Weeks of 5 days ??
Well, first, i am a french public worker: work is only 5 days in a week [:D][;)] and "we" are reknown to work only what is schedulded (and paid).
Second: this way, i will not take the risk to give much informations to the evil side.
CentPac
30th January, SS I-8 escape an ASW TF near Pearl, and escape another time on the following day....grrrr.
The same day, I-23 is find by another ASW TF, always near Pearl. This sub suffer a direct hit, and is on fire.
31th january, Johnston Island is targeted by 69 B-17 from 5th and 39th BG, along with Coronados for reccon. 20 Zero on CAP can't reach the bombers flying at maximum ceiling. But the flack damage 1 coronado and 3 bombers (one will not come back home). Damages on the airfield are so slight that i don't even remenber it.
SoPac
On 27th january, despite a CAP of 4 Wirraways, 7 Nells and Bettys attack an AK in Port Moresby, scoring no hits and suffering no losses.
Near Thursday Island, the same day, SS RO-61 score a torpedo hit against DD Sand wich was hunting it. The DD will reach Townsville heavily damaged, and will fight against flooding for weeks !
China
The bleeding of the Chinese Fighter Squadron above Changsa keep going, with no results on japanese divebombers. The losses are inflicted by the AA Guns.
27th january, the japanese army reach Yenen. 5 chinese corps face 6 japanese divisions, 3 brigades, a cav unit and 3 artillery. The bombardement cause heavy losses: 500 chinese casualties the first day ! Ouch [X(].
And on 29th, the first attack is launch against Yenen. 170.000 japanese soldiers against 52.000 chinese. Odds 0/1. Fort drop from level 3 to 2. Casualties 3800 japanese for 1100 chinese. On the 31 th january, reinforcement arrive on japanese side: 6 mongols cavalry divisions and 3 brigades....north of China is to fall in a few days....
At Changsa, heavy artillery bombardement are every day on the chinese line of defense.
On the 28th, the japanese 13th Tank Regiment alone try to outflank Changsa, attacking a lone corps south of the city. But the well timed arrival of a second chinese corps give a halt to the tanks.
On the 31th january, the japanese receive a 13th division to besiege Changsa.
PI
29th january: under daily bombing, the gunners of Manila manage on this day to shot 3 japanese bombers.
The Catalina Squadron in Bataan is send in Singapore: they will help patrol the Java Sea, and are nearly useless in Philippines.
On the 30th january, the allied realized that the jap 48th Div is no more on the north part of Luzon, facing Clark: it is now besieging Manila, after probably a sea transport to shift front. There are now 70.000 japanese soldiers besieging the place.
On this date, willing to save supplies, all allied units are ordered to NOT bombard the japanese units, as the results where so slight.
Malaya
The japanese airforce exerce (sorry guy, is it an englsih word?????) a total closure of the sea lanes inbound or outbound of Singapore. Nells and Bettys sink in these 5 days 5 AK trying to supply the base. The AVG fight well trying to CAP the ships, but the buffalos are not worthy and suffer many losses. The japanese lost a few planes.
With the help of the incoming US Catalina squadron escaped from Bataan that start patroling, the british squadron of Catalina I (reduce to 4 planes) change it's mission: evacuate fragments of units toward Batavia or Palembang.
In the same time, transport planes (Lodestar, Lockheed 212, Martins) try to airlift supplies in Singapore from place like Palembang, Kuala, Riouw or Bankha. Each day, several planes are intercepted by the japanese CAP; in the whole month of january, no less then 27 transport planes are downed this way. The estimated amount of supplies bring in Singapore by planes is 250 points. Very few, but better then nothing.
On 29th january, the japanese launch an attack on Johore. 110.000 attackers face the 25.000 defenders. Forts are reduced to level 5, but the place hold because of a well timed reinforcement by 12th Indian Brigade coming from Singapore (where it was on reserve).
Losses: 2400 japanese to 400 allied.
Johore had just buy a few more time.
The buffalos flying CAP from Singapore above Johore pay an heavy toll: 7 are lost in 3 days for only 1 oscar downed.
DEI
On 27th january, a first allied raid strike Toboali airfield, but the 20 dutch/british LBA only inflict slight damages. The next day, Zero are on CAP and down 2 brewster. The allied LBA achieve no results. A Martin groep start bombing at night, but in 4 days achive no results. On 30th, the CAP of Zero down 8 bombers, and 1 more on 31th. Toboali is too well defended for the weak allied LBA.
On 27th january, Bali is attacked by 13 Blenheim and 20 B-17 with 20 P-40 escort, against 13 Zero and 3 Nates. For the losses of 1 P-40, the allies destroy 1 Zero, 2 Bettys/Nells and 4 runway hits. On the 28th, the 24th FG manage to destroy 1 Zero and 2 nates for no losses, but the airfield is unharmed.
West of Java, 35 sorties of Martins score no hits on a surface TF with BB Fuso and Nagato. No hits on the ships, 7 planes damaged and 1 destroy by flack.
At Balikpapan, the brewster prove useless: the sallys from Tarakan raid dayly, suffer moderate damage from flack only. The base suffer moderate damages, and several allied planes are destroyed on ground or in the air.
Koepang is targeted on 28th and 29th january by Nells flying from Kendari. A dutch pilot on a brewster manage to shot a Nell [X(][&o] !
On 30th january, empty Samarindra is captured by 2 japanese division walking from Tarakan along the coastal road.
KB is spotted north of Timor on 30th january, and is south of Lautern on 31th (see screenshot, to be add). It seem now clear that the japanese navy want to crush the allied ships in Indian Ocean.
The aerial pounding of Singkawang keep on all the week. The CW-Demon don't manage to shot anything. Many planes are destroyed on ground. A depleted Martin Squadron evacuate to Palembang to merge in another depleted groep after the bloody attack on Toboali.
31th january at Soerebaja, an air raid occur: 7 Zero, 30 Nells and 13 Bettys versus 4 Hawk75A and 15 P-40 of 24th FG. 1 Hawk, 4 P-40 and 5 LBA (on ground) are lost, for 1 Zero, 6 Nells and 3 Bettys. Not so bad ! Runway suffer damages, reducing the speed to build forts.
Burma
Raids on Mandaly cost 6 japanese planes for 2 allieds.
On 28th january, Mandaly reach level 3 forts, wich is not bad, starting at 0 on beginning of the game.
29th , the 33rd jap div cross the Irrawady and shock attack the 1st Burma Bde, wich hold ! Odds 0/1; casualties 1700 japs and 26 allies.
On the 30th, the jap keep pressure and launch a new shock attack, but the arrival of 2nd Burma Bde from Rangoon manage to hold the line. Odds 0/1. Casualties 680 japs for 14 allies.
On the 31th, the two burma brigades, hopping the japs could be heavily disrupted, launch a counterattack, but it fail. Odds 0/1. Casualties 20 japs/410 british. The two allied units cautiously retreat north.
On 31th, Rangoon once again switch to the japanese side, this time for good.
Indian Ocean
On 28th january, West of Java, CL Sumatra (wich appear as reinforcement 2 days before in Soerebaja), trying to escape the DEI, run into a jap TF of 7DD and AO Iro. After 50 shells hits and 1 torp, the dutch light cruiser sink, but it had set a japanese DD on fire.
On 29th january, CV Indomitable has sprint close enough of the rest of the british fleet to cover it's retreat. 17 Swordfish attack TF of CA Chokai, Mogami, Kumano (1 torp hit) and Kinugasa (1 torpedo hit and on fire).
In the night of 30th january, the british CV gather with a few DD to provide escort. And in the morning of 30th january, 10 Swordfish score 2 torpedoes on CA Suzuya (see next post for the screenshot).
This is KB sighted
Yes, dear readers, you now ask yourself, why is he shortening the lenght of time ? Weeks of 5 days ??
Well, first, i am a french public worker: work is only 5 days in a week [:D][;)] and "we" are reknown to work only what is schedulded (and paid).
Second: this way, i will not take the risk to give much informations to the evil side.
CentPac
30th January, SS I-8 escape an ASW TF near Pearl, and escape another time on the following day....grrrr.
The same day, I-23 is find by another ASW TF, always near Pearl. This sub suffer a direct hit, and is on fire.
31th january, Johnston Island is targeted by 69 B-17 from 5th and 39th BG, along with Coronados for reccon. 20 Zero on CAP can't reach the bombers flying at maximum ceiling. But the flack damage 1 coronado and 3 bombers (one will not come back home). Damages on the airfield are so slight that i don't even remenber it.
SoPac
On 27th january, despite a CAP of 4 Wirraways, 7 Nells and Bettys attack an AK in Port Moresby, scoring no hits and suffering no losses.
Near Thursday Island, the same day, SS RO-61 score a torpedo hit against DD Sand wich was hunting it. The DD will reach Townsville heavily damaged, and will fight against flooding for weeks !
China
The bleeding of the Chinese Fighter Squadron above Changsa keep going, with no results on japanese divebombers. The losses are inflicted by the AA Guns.
27th january, the japanese army reach Yenen. 5 chinese corps face 6 japanese divisions, 3 brigades, a cav unit and 3 artillery. The bombardement cause heavy losses: 500 chinese casualties the first day ! Ouch [X(].
And on 29th, the first attack is launch against Yenen. 170.000 japanese soldiers against 52.000 chinese. Odds 0/1. Fort drop from level 3 to 2. Casualties 3800 japanese for 1100 chinese. On the 31 th january, reinforcement arrive on japanese side: 6 mongols cavalry divisions and 3 brigades....north of China is to fall in a few days....
At Changsa, heavy artillery bombardement are every day on the chinese line of defense.
On the 28th, the japanese 13th Tank Regiment alone try to outflank Changsa, attacking a lone corps south of the city. But the well timed arrival of a second chinese corps give a halt to the tanks.
On the 31th january, the japanese receive a 13th division to besiege Changsa.
PI
29th january: under daily bombing, the gunners of Manila manage on this day to shot 3 japanese bombers.
The Catalina Squadron in Bataan is send in Singapore: they will help patrol the Java Sea, and are nearly useless in Philippines.
On the 30th january, the allied realized that the jap 48th Div is no more on the north part of Luzon, facing Clark: it is now besieging Manila, after probably a sea transport to shift front. There are now 70.000 japanese soldiers besieging the place.
On this date, willing to save supplies, all allied units are ordered to NOT bombard the japanese units, as the results where so slight.
Malaya
The japanese airforce exerce (sorry guy, is it an englsih word?????) a total closure of the sea lanes inbound or outbound of Singapore. Nells and Bettys sink in these 5 days 5 AK trying to supply the base. The AVG fight well trying to CAP the ships, but the buffalos are not worthy and suffer many losses. The japanese lost a few planes.
With the help of the incoming US Catalina squadron escaped from Bataan that start patroling, the british squadron of Catalina I (reduce to 4 planes) change it's mission: evacuate fragments of units toward Batavia or Palembang.
In the same time, transport planes (Lodestar, Lockheed 212, Martins) try to airlift supplies in Singapore from place like Palembang, Kuala, Riouw or Bankha. Each day, several planes are intercepted by the japanese CAP; in the whole month of january, no less then 27 transport planes are downed this way. The estimated amount of supplies bring in Singapore by planes is 250 points. Very few, but better then nothing.
On 29th january, the japanese launch an attack on Johore. 110.000 attackers face the 25.000 defenders. Forts are reduced to level 5, but the place hold because of a well timed reinforcement by 12th Indian Brigade coming from Singapore (where it was on reserve).
Losses: 2400 japanese to 400 allied.
Johore had just buy a few more time.
The buffalos flying CAP from Singapore above Johore pay an heavy toll: 7 are lost in 3 days for only 1 oscar downed.
DEI
On 27th january, a first allied raid strike Toboali airfield, but the 20 dutch/british LBA only inflict slight damages. The next day, Zero are on CAP and down 2 brewster. The allied LBA achieve no results. A Martin groep start bombing at night, but in 4 days achive no results. On 30th, the CAP of Zero down 8 bombers, and 1 more on 31th. Toboali is too well defended for the weak allied LBA.
On 27th january, Bali is attacked by 13 Blenheim and 20 B-17 with 20 P-40 escort, against 13 Zero and 3 Nates. For the losses of 1 P-40, the allies destroy 1 Zero, 2 Bettys/Nells and 4 runway hits. On the 28th, the 24th FG manage to destroy 1 Zero and 2 nates for no losses, but the airfield is unharmed.
West of Java, 35 sorties of Martins score no hits on a surface TF with BB Fuso and Nagato. No hits on the ships, 7 planes damaged and 1 destroy by flack.
At Balikpapan, the brewster prove useless: the sallys from Tarakan raid dayly, suffer moderate damage from flack only. The base suffer moderate damages, and several allied planes are destroyed on ground or in the air.
Koepang is targeted on 28th and 29th january by Nells flying from Kendari. A dutch pilot on a brewster manage to shot a Nell [X(][&o] !
On 30th january, empty Samarindra is captured by 2 japanese division walking from Tarakan along the coastal road.
KB is spotted north of Timor on 30th january, and is south of Lautern on 31th (see screenshot, to be add). It seem now clear that the japanese navy want to crush the allied ships in Indian Ocean.
The aerial pounding of Singkawang keep on all the week. The CW-Demon don't manage to shot anything. Many planes are destroyed on ground. A depleted Martin Squadron evacuate to Palembang to merge in another depleted groep after the bloody attack on Toboali.
31th january at Soerebaja, an air raid occur: 7 Zero, 30 Nells and 13 Bettys versus 4 Hawk75A and 15 P-40 of 24th FG. 1 Hawk, 4 P-40 and 5 LBA (on ground) are lost, for 1 Zero, 6 Nells and 3 Bettys. Not so bad ! Runway suffer damages, reducing the speed to build forts.
Burma
Raids on Mandaly cost 6 japanese planes for 2 allieds.
On 28th january, Mandaly reach level 3 forts, wich is not bad, starting at 0 on beginning of the game.
29th , the 33rd jap div cross the Irrawady and shock attack the 1st Burma Bde, wich hold ! Odds 0/1; casualties 1700 japs and 26 allies.
On the 30th, the jap keep pressure and launch a new shock attack, but the arrival of 2nd Burma Bde from Rangoon manage to hold the line. Odds 0/1. Casualties 680 japs for 14 allies.
On the 31th, the two burma brigades, hopping the japs could be heavily disrupted, launch a counterattack, but it fail. Odds 0/1. Casualties 20 japs/410 british. The two allied units cautiously retreat north.
On 31th, Rangoon once again switch to the japanese side, this time for good.
Indian Ocean
On 28th january, West of Java, CL Sumatra (wich appear as reinforcement 2 days before in Soerebaja), trying to escape the DEI, run into a jap TF of 7DD and AO Iro. After 50 shells hits and 1 torp, the dutch light cruiser sink, but it had set a japanese DD on fire.
On 29th january, CV Indomitable has sprint close enough of the rest of the british fleet to cover it's retreat. 17 Swordfish attack TF of CA Chokai, Mogami, Kumano (1 torp hit) and Kinugasa (1 torpedo hit and on fire).
In the night of 30th january, the british CV gather with a few DD to provide escort. And in the morning of 30th january, 10 Swordfish score 2 torpedoes on CA Suzuya (see next post for the screenshot).
This is KB sighted
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Screenshot of the attack on CA Suzuya
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Bettys in the sky with diamonds
1ST FEBRUARY - 5TH FEBRUARY
CentPac
Surprise occur at Pearl Harbor with a night air attack of 15 Bettys on 1st february. They score no result but the alarm bell is ringed in Hawai. The next night, 24 Mohawk try to act as night fighters but can't manage to find 6 Bettys making another raid. The flack is more accurate and down 1 of the bomber. The raid stop after this.
On 2nd februrary, SS Tambor fire a torpedo against a TF of 4 DD at Jonhston, but it is a dud.....subs will have to wait a long time before using reliable weapons.
SoPac
On 2nd february, the 2nd Marines Division arrive in Noumea to defend the place. Latter i will thank myself for this move.
On 3rd February, Lunga, in japanese hands, reach airfield size 1, and on 5th february, it is Gili Gili airfield wich expand to size 1. From now on, the japanese can patrol and control the Solomons, but there is nothing i can do against it.
China
The chinese pilots, with their Polikarpov, can't match the Oscar. Trying from time to time to protect the sky of Changsa, they suffer many losses in the week (9) but manage to down a Nate and a Babs. I suppose this is not bad for chinese squadrons.
The assaut value of the japanese at Changsa now rise to 5400 (against 3500 chinese), so i decided to drive attention of the japs elsewhere. 3 actions are undertaken.
- an attack on Kaifeng; another on Hsyniang, and one on Pakhoi.
After 2 days of battles, the base force in Kaifeng is repulsed by the chinese; they withdraw as soon as a japanese unit is sighted closing from Peking, but had pillaged the small amount of supplies in the base. Hsyniang is a failure; he base hold against a lone chinese corps, and on the 5th february, 8 japanese units seem to come close, so once again the corps withdraw. The goal is OK: the japanese assaut value on Changsa has dropp to 3700.
The attack on Pakhoi is another failure, an attack by 3 corps is severely repulsed by the 3 japanse tank regiments warding the port.
On 2nd february, Yenen sustain an attack: 4700 japanese casualties for 1100 chinese, and for now, the place hold. But for how long ?
PI
Daily bombing of Manila, place still holding.
Malaya
1st february, heavy aerial bombing on Johore is followed by a failed deliberate attack wich nonetheless reduce fort to level 4. Casualties 1200 japs for 600 allied.
On 3rd , 35 Oscar and 100 bombers face 3 buffalos and 8 P-40 of AVG/C; 3 oscar and 1 sally are destroyed for 3 buffalos. A new attack the same day reduce fort to level 3. Casualties 1300 japaneses, 320 allieds.
On 4th, another attack reduce fort to level 2. And on 5th february, still a deliberate attack reduce fort to level 1. Odds 1/1; 1400 japanese casualties for 370 allies. For allied HQ, it is very good news, and no one would have bet on such a delay here !
On the 4th, 2 AK docked and repairing for weeks in Singapore try to use bad weather (thunderstorms) to sneak out of base, one with a base force and the other with resources, but the Nells keep flying with such a weather, and sink both.
DEI
Balikpapan is attacked by air the whole week, while the japanese division wlak from Samarindra toward the place. The Oscar provide perfect cover for the Sallys and against the brewster, many are downed for no japanese losses.
On 2nd february, Singkawang is captured by the 81 Nav Guard Unit, and force the dutch 11th base force to retreat toward Pontianak.
Soerebaja is an aerial battlefield where Bettys and Nells with Zero escort tangle against dutch fighter (useless) and a bunch of P-40 from 24th FG. The week cost 9 hawk/demons; 9 P-40 and 7 LBA to the allies, for 6 Zeros and 9 Nells/bettys.
On 4th february, south-west of Java, 15 Blenheim spot and attack a TF with 2 PG and 2 AO, but score no hits (raising scream of anger in allied HQ !). Then, CA Takao, heavily damaged from the battles in Indian Ocean is spotted in the area. 13 Blenheim of the same squadron attack and score no hits.
5th february is another day of frustration: 20 Blenheim sneak the CAP of 4 Zeros but score no hits on a TF of damaged cruisers: CA Haguro, Furutaka,Aoba and Takao.
Burma
The 2 burmese brigades retrait toward Mandalay under aerial bombardement, but the AA Gunners manage to destroy 2 anns.
Indian Ocean
On 1st february, CV Indomitable is still covering the retreat of Royal Navy.
12 Swordfish launch an attack on a heavy surface TF; 2 planes are destroyed, all others damaged but BB Yamashiro and BB Hyuga each suffer a torpedo hit !
After this, it seem thee jap surface fleet don't pursue anymore, waiting for the incoming of the KB (please insert music of Star Wars: the Imperial March ).
KB, sailing at cruise speed to save fuel (?), is on 5th february, at Tjilitjap lattitude. But nothing can really stop it !
CentPac
Surprise occur at Pearl Harbor with a night air attack of 15 Bettys on 1st february. They score no result but the alarm bell is ringed in Hawai. The next night, 24 Mohawk try to act as night fighters but can't manage to find 6 Bettys making another raid. The flack is more accurate and down 1 of the bomber. The raid stop after this.
On 2nd februrary, SS Tambor fire a torpedo against a TF of 4 DD at Jonhston, but it is a dud.....subs will have to wait a long time before using reliable weapons.
SoPac
On 2nd february, the 2nd Marines Division arrive in Noumea to defend the place. Latter i will thank myself for this move.
On 3rd February, Lunga, in japanese hands, reach airfield size 1, and on 5th february, it is Gili Gili airfield wich expand to size 1. From now on, the japanese can patrol and control the Solomons, but there is nothing i can do against it.
China
The chinese pilots, with their Polikarpov, can't match the Oscar. Trying from time to time to protect the sky of Changsa, they suffer many losses in the week (9) but manage to down a Nate and a Babs. I suppose this is not bad for chinese squadrons.
The assaut value of the japanese at Changsa now rise to 5400 (against 3500 chinese), so i decided to drive attention of the japs elsewhere. 3 actions are undertaken.
- an attack on Kaifeng; another on Hsyniang, and one on Pakhoi.
After 2 days of battles, the base force in Kaifeng is repulsed by the chinese; they withdraw as soon as a japanese unit is sighted closing from Peking, but had pillaged the small amount of supplies in the base. Hsyniang is a failure; he base hold against a lone chinese corps, and on the 5th february, 8 japanese units seem to come close, so once again the corps withdraw. The goal is OK: the japanese assaut value on Changsa has dropp to 3700.
The attack on Pakhoi is another failure, an attack by 3 corps is severely repulsed by the 3 japanse tank regiments warding the port.
On 2nd february, Yenen sustain an attack: 4700 japanese casualties for 1100 chinese, and for now, the place hold. But for how long ?
PI
Daily bombing of Manila, place still holding.
Malaya
1st february, heavy aerial bombing on Johore is followed by a failed deliberate attack wich nonetheless reduce fort to level 4. Casualties 1200 japs for 600 allied.
On 3rd , 35 Oscar and 100 bombers face 3 buffalos and 8 P-40 of AVG/C; 3 oscar and 1 sally are destroyed for 3 buffalos. A new attack the same day reduce fort to level 3. Casualties 1300 japaneses, 320 allieds.
On 4th, another attack reduce fort to level 2. And on 5th february, still a deliberate attack reduce fort to level 1. Odds 1/1; 1400 japanese casualties for 370 allies. For allied HQ, it is very good news, and no one would have bet on such a delay here !
On the 4th, 2 AK docked and repairing for weeks in Singapore try to use bad weather (thunderstorms) to sneak out of base, one with a base force and the other with resources, but the Nells keep flying with such a weather, and sink both.
DEI
Balikpapan is attacked by air the whole week, while the japanese division wlak from Samarindra toward the place. The Oscar provide perfect cover for the Sallys and against the brewster, many are downed for no japanese losses.
On 2nd february, Singkawang is captured by the 81 Nav Guard Unit, and force the dutch 11th base force to retreat toward Pontianak.
Soerebaja is an aerial battlefield where Bettys and Nells with Zero escort tangle against dutch fighter (useless) and a bunch of P-40 from 24th FG. The week cost 9 hawk/demons; 9 P-40 and 7 LBA to the allies, for 6 Zeros and 9 Nells/bettys.
On 4th february, south-west of Java, 15 Blenheim spot and attack a TF with 2 PG and 2 AO, but score no hits (raising scream of anger in allied HQ !). Then, CA Takao, heavily damaged from the battles in Indian Ocean is spotted in the area. 13 Blenheim of the same squadron attack and score no hits.
5th february is another day of frustration: 20 Blenheim sneak the CAP of 4 Zeros but score no hits on a TF of damaged cruisers: CA Haguro, Furutaka,Aoba and Takao.
Burma
The 2 burmese brigades retrait toward Mandalay under aerial bombardement, but the AA Gunners manage to destroy 2 anns.
Indian Ocean
On 1st february, CV Indomitable is still covering the retreat of Royal Navy.
12 Swordfish launch an attack on a heavy surface TF; 2 planes are destroyed, all others damaged but BB Yamashiro and BB Hyuga each suffer a torpedo hit !
After this, it seem thee jap surface fleet don't pursue anymore, waiting for the incoming of the KB (please insert music of Star Wars: the Imperial March ).
KB, sailing at cruise speed to save fuel (?), is on 5th february, at Tjilitjap lattitude. But nothing can really stop it !
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Bettys in the sky with diamonds
6TH FEBRUARY - 10 TH FEBRUARY
CentPac
On 6th february, 41 Flying Fortress of 39th BG try to bomb Jonhston Island, avoiding the Zero by flying at max ceiling. A coronado flying a recon mission along is destroyed by the flack; the raid had no results.
On 9th february, SS I-16 is spotted near Pearl, and attacked by 6 MSW on ASW duty, but escape with no hurt.
SoPac
7th february, Gili Gili is targeted by 6 Hudsons and 5 brand new A-20 Boston of 2/22 RAAF squadron. No results. A new attack on the 8th give no more results.
On the 10th, first results (although weak): Runway hits 2. That won't slow down the japanese engineers, but that's all i can do by now. Things will be differents in a few years.
On the 8th, Lunga airfield expand to level 2; This is rising pretty quickly, the japs must have gather a lot of engineers at this base.
China
Daily bombing runs by japanese bombers and fighters training on various bases.
On the 9th, the japanese launch an attack on Yenen and reduce forts to level 3; it cost 5900 casualties to japaneses, for 1000 chineses. On the 10th, the attack keep on, reducing fort to level 2. Losses 2100 japaneses, 1500 chineses. To my own surprise, the city held once more. It's fate is obvious, but buying time is important to me.
PI
Manila is under constant bombing by air or ground. Supply level steadily decreasing. A Kate was shot down this week, but many others are training on allied troops.
Malaya
6th february, Johore fall after a fierce fight of 5 days, wich in a way, please the allies HQ and General Ludlow of Malaya Army (did i tell you that Percival was fired in the first days of the war ?).
But Singapore forts are only 65% to level 8. And the japanese soldiers don't give time to rise them: on the 9th february, they cross the strait leading to Singapore, launching a shock attack. Hopefully it fail at odd 0/1 with 2700 japanese casualties and 700 allies.
Hoping for high disruption of the japanese units, the birtish counter attack with a shock attack on the 10th, but it fail with 900 allies casualties for 100 japanese. That is a bad news, meaning the siege can't be broken now. Question is : how long can the place hold ?? Well, it will hold much more then expected, stay tuned...
In the air, AVG is facing terrible odds against Zeros and Oscar, but still give a fight, destroying 11 planes for the losses of 3 P-40 and 5 lba on ground.
2 AK trying to bring supplies from Batavia are sunk by Nells/Bettys in the vicinity.
DEI
On 6th february, a first night raid occur on Soerebaja, with no results. Soon, these raids follow, each night. Some dutch fighters try to intercept, in vain). Flack cause slight damages to the japanese bombers, and base sustain slight damages from theses bombers.
But raid alos occur during daylight. On 6 and 7th, 2 air attacks on Soerebaja lead to the losses of 4 scrappy dutch fighters and 5 P-40, 9 Zeros and 4 japs LBA.
So the japs decide to sweep the base. On 9th and 10th february, for the losses of 2 zeros, 24th FG loose 6 P-40.
On 6th, a raid on Batavia by 13 Nells face 6 dutch fighters, wich score no hits, but Flack destroy 3 japs planes. The dutch fighters are disapointing assets, and it seem i can rely only on flack. On the 9th, 3 AK coming from India suffer many damages from Nells, and must dock in the harbor to prevent loosing the supplies, wich was bound for Singapore....
South of Java, a TF of damaged japanese cruisers is spotted on the 5th (see previous post), and attacked twice the 6th february.
In the morning 12 Swordfish and 23 Blenheims manage to score 1 bomb and 1 torpedo hit on CA Furutaka, and no less than 5 torpedoes on CA Haguro !!
The afternoon raid miss CA Takao limping slowly out of range of the allies bombers, but CA Furutaka suffer 3 bombs hits and 1 torpedoe. The two cruisers are doomed and sink a few hours later.
On 7th, near Bali, another raid is targetting a TF of 8 PC/PG. 13 zeros on CAP down 2 allied fighters and 4 bombers out of 32 bombers. A PC suffer 2 torpedos hits and sink.
In Borneo, Balikpapan fall to the japanese hands after less than 3 hours of fight, the 2 divisions ( 16th and Imperial) overwhelming the 3 dutch battalions, proving that the gathering of the troops of Borneo was far from usefull. The oil fields are mainly intacts. The retraiting dutch units will be harassed for weeks by air.
10th february, near Raba (Sulu Sea), SS O-24 hit with a torpedo AO Iro, but there is no "Fuel burning" message, giving the clue that it is heading back port, and not going to resupply KB in Indian Ocean.
Burma
Fews blenheim try to slow down and harass japanese 55th div walking north in the Irrawady Valley, and have no results.
On 9th, a raid of 10 bombers and 5 Hurricanes face 13 Zeros. All the Hurricanes are destroyed. Allied HQ was so much hoping this planes could fight the Zero on even odds.
On 10th, 8 Blenheim and 8 Hudson with 3 Hurricane as escorts attack Pagan where the japanese units arrived, but a CAP of 12 Zeros down 3 bombers; the raid achieve no results.
In Andaman, SS Swordfish unloading a fragment of a dutch base force hit a 88type mine; 54 mens are lost. This is an annoying threat because no ASW TF could stay in Andaman under permanent threat coming from Bangkok or Songkhia...
Indian Ocean
On 6th february, KB sailing west of Sumatra find a bunch of freighters and sink 2 of them.
The CL Sumatra, sailing 2 knots since weeks, with heavy floodings, and trying to reach Colombo before KB could catch it, can't handle all the damages. The ship is abandonned by it's crew and sink. All alone in this part of Ocean, not sure some of the crew would survive....
On 10th, KB is sighted near Sabang, north of Sumatra.
Allied HQ feel a slaughter is about to come: it will be true...twice (at least...)
CentPac
On 6th february, 41 Flying Fortress of 39th BG try to bomb Jonhston Island, avoiding the Zero by flying at max ceiling. A coronado flying a recon mission along is destroyed by the flack; the raid had no results.
On 9th february, SS I-16 is spotted near Pearl, and attacked by 6 MSW on ASW duty, but escape with no hurt.
SoPac
7th february, Gili Gili is targeted by 6 Hudsons and 5 brand new A-20 Boston of 2/22 RAAF squadron. No results. A new attack on the 8th give no more results.
On the 10th, first results (although weak): Runway hits 2. That won't slow down the japanese engineers, but that's all i can do by now. Things will be differents in a few years.
On the 8th, Lunga airfield expand to level 2; This is rising pretty quickly, the japs must have gather a lot of engineers at this base.
China
Daily bombing runs by japanese bombers and fighters training on various bases.
On the 9th, the japanese launch an attack on Yenen and reduce forts to level 3; it cost 5900 casualties to japaneses, for 1000 chineses. On the 10th, the attack keep on, reducing fort to level 2. Losses 2100 japaneses, 1500 chineses. To my own surprise, the city held once more. It's fate is obvious, but buying time is important to me.
PI
Manila is under constant bombing by air or ground. Supply level steadily decreasing. A Kate was shot down this week, but many others are training on allied troops.
Malaya
6th february, Johore fall after a fierce fight of 5 days, wich in a way, please the allies HQ and General Ludlow of Malaya Army (did i tell you that Percival was fired in the first days of the war ?).
But Singapore forts are only 65% to level 8. And the japanese soldiers don't give time to rise them: on the 9th february, they cross the strait leading to Singapore, launching a shock attack. Hopefully it fail at odd 0/1 with 2700 japanese casualties and 700 allies.
Hoping for high disruption of the japanese units, the birtish counter attack with a shock attack on the 10th, but it fail with 900 allies casualties for 100 japanese. That is a bad news, meaning the siege can't be broken now. Question is : how long can the place hold ?? Well, it will hold much more then expected, stay tuned...
In the air, AVG is facing terrible odds against Zeros and Oscar, but still give a fight, destroying 11 planes for the losses of 3 P-40 and 5 lba on ground.
2 AK trying to bring supplies from Batavia are sunk by Nells/Bettys in the vicinity.
DEI
On 6th february, a first night raid occur on Soerebaja, with no results. Soon, these raids follow, each night. Some dutch fighters try to intercept, in vain). Flack cause slight damages to the japanese bombers, and base sustain slight damages from theses bombers.
But raid alos occur during daylight. On 6 and 7th, 2 air attacks on Soerebaja lead to the losses of 4 scrappy dutch fighters and 5 P-40, 9 Zeros and 4 japs LBA.
So the japs decide to sweep the base. On 9th and 10th february, for the losses of 2 zeros, 24th FG loose 6 P-40.
On 6th, a raid on Batavia by 13 Nells face 6 dutch fighters, wich score no hits, but Flack destroy 3 japs planes. The dutch fighters are disapointing assets, and it seem i can rely only on flack. On the 9th, 3 AK coming from India suffer many damages from Nells, and must dock in the harbor to prevent loosing the supplies, wich was bound for Singapore....
South of Java, a TF of damaged japanese cruisers is spotted on the 5th (see previous post), and attacked twice the 6th february.
In the morning 12 Swordfish and 23 Blenheims manage to score 1 bomb and 1 torpedo hit on CA Furutaka, and no less than 5 torpedoes on CA Haguro !!
The afternoon raid miss CA Takao limping slowly out of range of the allies bombers, but CA Furutaka suffer 3 bombs hits and 1 torpedoe. The two cruisers are doomed and sink a few hours later.
On 7th, near Bali, another raid is targetting a TF of 8 PC/PG. 13 zeros on CAP down 2 allied fighters and 4 bombers out of 32 bombers. A PC suffer 2 torpedos hits and sink.
In Borneo, Balikpapan fall to the japanese hands after less than 3 hours of fight, the 2 divisions ( 16th and Imperial) overwhelming the 3 dutch battalions, proving that the gathering of the troops of Borneo was far from usefull. The oil fields are mainly intacts. The retraiting dutch units will be harassed for weeks by air.
10th february, near Raba (Sulu Sea), SS O-24 hit with a torpedo AO Iro, but there is no "Fuel burning" message, giving the clue that it is heading back port, and not going to resupply KB in Indian Ocean.
Burma
Fews blenheim try to slow down and harass japanese 55th div walking north in the Irrawady Valley, and have no results.
On 9th, a raid of 10 bombers and 5 Hurricanes face 13 Zeros. All the Hurricanes are destroyed. Allied HQ was so much hoping this planes could fight the Zero on even odds.
On 10th, 8 Blenheim and 8 Hudson with 3 Hurricane as escorts attack Pagan where the japanese units arrived, but a CAP of 12 Zeros down 3 bombers; the raid achieve no results.
In Andaman, SS Swordfish unloading a fragment of a dutch base force hit a 88type mine; 54 mens are lost. This is an annoying threat because no ASW TF could stay in Andaman under permanent threat coming from Bangkok or Songkhia...
Indian Ocean
On 6th february, KB sailing west of Sumatra find a bunch of freighters and sink 2 of them.
The CL Sumatra, sailing 2 knots since weeks, with heavy floodings, and trying to reach Colombo before KB could catch it, can't handle all the damages. The ship is abandonned by it's crew and sink. All alone in this part of Ocean, not sure some of the crew would survive....
On 10th, KB is sighted near Sabang, north of Sumatra.
Allied HQ feel a slaughter is about to come: it will be true...twice (at least...)
Bettys in the sky with diamonds
11TH February - 16TH February
CentPac
12th feb, near Pearl, 5 US DD manage to score a direct hit on I-16, on fire.
Same day on Jonhston, a raid of 9 B-17 from 39th BG/A achieve no results. On 13th , a raid of 12 B-17 from 39th BG/B score a hit on runway.
A TF supposed to contain CA is spotted south of Midway. Is this an invasion ? The 5 US CV are headed from West Coast toward the atoll, at full speed.
SoPac
12th and 13th, attack on Gili Gili with 5 Hudson and 3 Boston: 3 runway hits, and few bombers are damaged by japanese flack.
On 14th, another raid destroy a Jake on ground, and score 1 hit on base, 1 on supply and 2 on runway.
On 14th, Lunga airfield reach level 3, wich denote the presence of many engineers !
On 15th, the raid on Gili Gili must face a CAP of 18 Nates. Theses places are not so obsoletes against the Wirraway: 5 of theses planes are destroyed for the loss of 1 Nate.
On 16th, the moral of the wirraway sqd is so low that it don't escort the 6 bombers raiding Gili Gili. Small damages on the airfield, but no loss on either side.
16th, Tulagi is occupied by the japanese Row boats ([;)] ).
Same day, south of Rabaul, SS Permit, trying to evacuate NVGR Bn suffer a direct hit from a PG TF: on fire, the sub sail south toward Sidney, and reach the port on 27th february.
China
11th february, attack on Yenen reduce fort to level 1. 3500 japanese casualties for 2000 chinese. The next day, japanese resume bombardement attack, wich make 800 casualties, an very impressive result ! [X(]
Aniway, the attack of the 13th can't take the place, and can't neither the 14th. Against all expectations, the chinese resist. But on the 15th, the japanese army put all it's might in the battle, ordering a shock attack wich succeed and force the chinese to withdraw, with a long retreat toward Kuchang. Small counterpart, the resources and industries of the town has been partly damaged.
PI
Manila is bombarded daily, shaking and disabling, but also training the allied units. 3 japanese planes are destroyed in this week. On 14th, 48th Div reinforce the besieging forces of Manila, amounting to 3 divisions on the south flank of Luzon.
Malaya
Singapore is under heavy bombing. Entire Datai of Oscar cover hundreds of bombers each day. AVG/A, reduced to 4 planes, is fighting against terrible odds, but is writing a part of it's legend. Between 11th and 13th february, it loose 2 P-40 but destroy 6 japanese planes. But on 14th, reduce to 2 planes, the squadron is withdraw to India before disapearing.
These same 3 days, Martins flying from Palembang try to cause some hurt to the japanese troops besieging Singapore, but they achieve no result and loose 6 planes of a Groep of 8.
No assaut on ground: that suit General Ludlow of Malaya Army, willing to buy as much time as possible. The historical timeline is beaten.
DEI
Soerebaja is under night raids wich cause very few results on ground, but many planes on both sides are damaged, the dutch fighters by the japanese bombers ([8|] ) and the bombers by Flack.
During the day, Zero are sweeping Soerebaja's skys, making life for 24th FG very hard.
The total air battle over the place in this week cost 31 allied planes for 7 japaneses.
On northern part of Java, Batavia suffer air raid as soon as the japanese spot some freighters : 3 are sunk in the week.
On 11th, Benjaermesin, empty of troop , is captured, and immediately host japanese bombers.
On 16th, a japanese convoy of 4 PC and 4 AK near Lombock is targeted by 12 Swordfish and 25 Blenheim from Soerebaja. 15 Zeros on CAP destroy 6 of the bombers, and the convoy escape without harm. This lead allied HQ in anxiety: is this the beginning of Java invasion ? Well, no, not yet...
Ceylon : 1st raid on Colombo and battle of Trivandrum
On approach of Bay of Bengal, KB find ML Pro Patria and AP Neptuna, sailing from Batavia, trying to reach safety....The whole KB unleash on them, they are sunk outright.
On 12th , KB has come close to Ceylon. Nearly 60 allied bombers are gathered in Colombo and Trincomalee, but none will fly against the powerful fleet.
A TF with CV Indomitable and CVL Hermes sail around Trinvandrum, hoping for maybe laying an ambush against KB once the LBA will weaken it....This plan is a big failure.
Day Air attack on TF, near Trivandrum at 13,21
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
D3A Val x 89
B5N Kate x 63
Allied aircraft
Sea Gladiator x 8
Fulmar x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A Val: 2 destroyed, 18 damaged
B5N Kate: 7 destroyed, 5 damaged => 6 of the Kates are destroyed by Indomitable gunners.
Allied aircraft losses
Sea Gladiator: 2 destroyed
Fulmar: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CVL Hermes, Bomb hits 31, on fire, heavy damage
CV Indomitable, Bomb hits 2
CLAA Capetown, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CL Glasgow, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CLAA Ceres
CA Exeter, Bomb hits 3, on fire
CLAA Columbo, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Cornwall, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Enterprise
The british TF is ordered to take cover under the CAP of Colombo, but admiral Philipps, seaking glory or hopping for a miracle, react to KB, closing with it...
In the morning of 13 th, 15 Swordfish try to attack the japanese carriers. A CAP of 101 Zero is an absolute wall. 9 Swordfish are destroyed, the others turn back.
A part of the japanese bombers attack a convoy near Trinvandrum, hitting every single AK of the 7 of this convoy; 4 sink after this attack.
Near Ceylon, Royal Navy suffer a major defeat: see combat report
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 42
D3A Val x 57
B5N Kate x 60
Allied aircraft
Fulmar x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A Val: 11 damaged
B5N Kate: 3 destroyed, 13 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Fulmar: 14 destroyed
Allied Ships
CV Indomitable, Bomb hits 9, Torpedo hits 8, on fire, heavy damage => SINK
CL Marblehead, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CLAA Ceres, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CA Cornwall, Bomb hits 4, on fire
CA Exeter, Bomb hits 3, heavy damage
CLAA Columbo, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage => SINK
CL Enterprise, Torpedo hits 1
CL Glasgow, Torpedo hits 6, on fire, heavy damage => SINK
The CVL Hermes, docked at Trinvandrum since the heavy damaged of the previous day, is finished by a Datai of Kate and one of Val, and is sunken with DD Panther.
On 14th and 15th february, KB is sailing north toward Karachi, but then sail back south ...
On screenshot, the several TF before the battle wich seen Indomitable sunked.
CentPac
12th feb, near Pearl, 5 US DD manage to score a direct hit on I-16, on fire.
Same day on Jonhston, a raid of 9 B-17 from 39th BG/A achieve no results. On 13th , a raid of 12 B-17 from 39th BG/B score a hit on runway.
A TF supposed to contain CA is spotted south of Midway. Is this an invasion ? The 5 US CV are headed from West Coast toward the atoll, at full speed.
SoPac
12th and 13th, attack on Gili Gili with 5 Hudson and 3 Boston: 3 runway hits, and few bombers are damaged by japanese flack.
On 14th, another raid destroy a Jake on ground, and score 1 hit on base, 1 on supply and 2 on runway.
On 14th, Lunga airfield reach level 3, wich denote the presence of many engineers !
On 15th, the raid on Gili Gili must face a CAP of 18 Nates. Theses places are not so obsoletes against the Wirraway: 5 of theses planes are destroyed for the loss of 1 Nate.
On 16th, the moral of the wirraway sqd is so low that it don't escort the 6 bombers raiding Gili Gili. Small damages on the airfield, but no loss on either side.
16th, Tulagi is occupied by the japanese Row boats ([;)] ).
Same day, south of Rabaul, SS Permit, trying to evacuate NVGR Bn suffer a direct hit from a PG TF: on fire, the sub sail south toward Sidney, and reach the port on 27th february.
China
11th february, attack on Yenen reduce fort to level 1. 3500 japanese casualties for 2000 chinese. The next day, japanese resume bombardement attack, wich make 800 casualties, an very impressive result ! [X(]
Aniway, the attack of the 13th can't take the place, and can't neither the 14th. Against all expectations, the chinese resist. But on the 15th, the japanese army put all it's might in the battle, ordering a shock attack wich succeed and force the chinese to withdraw, with a long retreat toward Kuchang. Small counterpart, the resources and industries of the town has been partly damaged.
PI
Manila is bombarded daily, shaking and disabling, but also training the allied units. 3 japanese planes are destroyed in this week. On 14th, 48th Div reinforce the besieging forces of Manila, amounting to 3 divisions on the south flank of Luzon.
Malaya
Singapore is under heavy bombing. Entire Datai of Oscar cover hundreds of bombers each day. AVG/A, reduced to 4 planes, is fighting against terrible odds, but is writing a part of it's legend. Between 11th and 13th february, it loose 2 P-40 but destroy 6 japanese planes. But on 14th, reduce to 2 planes, the squadron is withdraw to India before disapearing.
These same 3 days, Martins flying from Palembang try to cause some hurt to the japanese troops besieging Singapore, but they achieve no result and loose 6 planes of a Groep of 8.
No assaut on ground: that suit General Ludlow of Malaya Army, willing to buy as much time as possible. The historical timeline is beaten.
DEI
Soerebaja is under night raids wich cause very few results on ground, but many planes on both sides are damaged, the dutch fighters by the japanese bombers ([8|] ) and the bombers by Flack.
During the day, Zero are sweeping Soerebaja's skys, making life for 24th FG very hard.
The total air battle over the place in this week cost 31 allied planes for 7 japaneses.
On northern part of Java, Batavia suffer air raid as soon as the japanese spot some freighters : 3 are sunk in the week.
On 11th, Benjaermesin, empty of troop , is captured, and immediately host japanese bombers.
On 16th, a japanese convoy of 4 PC and 4 AK near Lombock is targeted by 12 Swordfish and 25 Blenheim from Soerebaja. 15 Zeros on CAP destroy 6 of the bombers, and the convoy escape without harm. This lead allied HQ in anxiety: is this the beginning of Java invasion ? Well, no, not yet...
Ceylon : 1st raid on Colombo and battle of Trivandrum
On approach of Bay of Bengal, KB find ML Pro Patria and AP Neptuna, sailing from Batavia, trying to reach safety....The whole KB unleash on them, they are sunk outright.
On 12th , KB has come close to Ceylon. Nearly 60 allied bombers are gathered in Colombo and Trincomalee, but none will fly against the powerful fleet.
A TF with CV Indomitable and CVL Hermes sail around Trinvandrum, hoping for maybe laying an ambush against KB once the LBA will weaken it....This plan is a big failure.
Day Air attack on TF, near Trivandrum at 13,21
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
D3A Val x 89
B5N Kate x 63
Allied aircraft
Sea Gladiator x 8
Fulmar x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A Val: 2 destroyed, 18 damaged
B5N Kate: 7 destroyed, 5 damaged => 6 of the Kates are destroyed by Indomitable gunners.
Allied aircraft losses
Sea Gladiator: 2 destroyed
Fulmar: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CVL Hermes, Bomb hits 31, on fire, heavy damage
CV Indomitable, Bomb hits 2
CLAA Capetown, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CL Glasgow, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CLAA Ceres
CA Exeter, Bomb hits 3, on fire
CLAA Columbo, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Cornwall, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Enterprise
The british TF is ordered to take cover under the CAP of Colombo, but admiral Philipps, seaking glory or hopping for a miracle, react to KB, closing with it...
In the morning of 13 th, 15 Swordfish try to attack the japanese carriers. A CAP of 101 Zero is an absolute wall. 9 Swordfish are destroyed, the others turn back.
A part of the japanese bombers attack a convoy near Trinvandrum, hitting every single AK of the 7 of this convoy; 4 sink after this attack.
Near Ceylon, Royal Navy suffer a major defeat: see combat report
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 42
D3A Val x 57
B5N Kate x 60
Allied aircraft
Fulmar x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A Val: 11 damaged
B5N Kate: 3 destroyed, 13 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Fulmar: 14 destroyed
Allied Ships
CV Indomitable, Bomb hits 9, Torpedo hits 8, on fire, heavy damage => SINK
CL Marblehead, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CLAA Ceres, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CA Cornwall, Bomb hits 4, on fire
CA Exeter, Bomb hits 3, heavy damage
CLAA Columbo, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage => SINK
CL Enterprise, Torpedo hits 1
CL Glasgow, Torpedo hits 6, on fire, heavy damage => SINK
The CVL Hermes, docked at Trinvandrum since the heavy damaged of the previous day, is finished by a Datai of Kate and one of Val, and is sunken with DD Panther.
On 14th and 15th february, KB is sailing north toward Karachi, but then sail back south ...
On screenshot, the several TF before the battle wich seen Indomitable sunked.
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crash AAR
Guys, my computer just crashed.
I can still write from my wife computer wich had internet connection, but all the screenshots and files that i had prepared for the AAR are lost....that mean from 17th feb 42 wich was going to be the next update, until 17 march 42 when computer crashed.
That is stupid because their was many things to tell and show.
Sorry for the readers.
AAR keep going ?
17 th february - 20th february
CentPac
On 19th february, a japanese sub try to torpedo a US DD near Palmyra, but fail. Still, it spot a small TF of AK, unloading supplies and troops for the island. On 20th, 15 bettys (with 24 zeros as escort) attack and score 7 torpedoes hits on the 3 US DD, sinking 2 of them; the third is finished by I-19.
SoPac
On 18th, near Gili Gili, SS Perch sink a barge after long shelling .
Raids on Gili Gili keep going, but a bunch of nearly 10 bombers at each raid are not enough to achieve something: i am just trying to slow down the work done in this place.
On 20th, 4 DD locate and attack I-22 near Thursday Island, but score no direct hits.
The subs trying to evacuate fragments of NVGR Bn (Lark having been lifted totaly) near Rabaul can make hard encounter with ASW TF , and on 19th february, SS Narwhal is on fire after such an encounter.
China
South of Homan, the japanese 13th Tk Reg and a Naval Guard try to clear the hex north of railroad crossing. Battle against 3 chinese corps last until 20th, when the chinese manage to repulse theses units.
PI
On 17th february, the japanese launch an attack on Manila. 100.000 japanese soldiers can't force surrender of 30.000 allieds soldiers; battle end at 0/1 odds, with 3000 japanese casualties and 1300 allieds.
Malaya
Although besieged and under daily bombardement, Singapore reach fort level 8 on 20th february.
DEI
On 19th a raid on Tjilitjap with 12 Nells and Bettys and 18 Zeros put on fire an AK waiting for fragments to be evacuated....no luck. The 6 Hawk on CAP manage to not be shot down !
On 20th, 9 Blenheims try an naval attack at Bali, but a CAP of 75 zEROS (!!) down 6 of them, the others turn back, and i have no clue on what was targeted...
Above Soerebaja, air war costed 8 allieds planes for 10 japanese.
Burma
On 18th february, the japanese 33rd and 55th Div force the withdrawal of 2 chinese div and 1 burmese bde north of Pagan trying to protect the western flanck of Mandalay. What allied HQ feared arrive: the japs won't have to shock attack at Mandalay when crossing Irrawady River....
Indian Ocean
KB is still making damages in Ceylan (and i can tell you without killing suspens that this is only the beginning ).
On 17th, 3 TK damaged from previous raids are finished and sunken.
On 18th, KB launch a raid against an AK tryink to seek refuge in Colombo.
52 Zeros+ 15 vals + 22 Kates fight 25 Hurricanes+ 5 P-40 + 6 Blenheim IF (night fighter).
2 P-40, all 6 Blenheim and 22 Hurricanes are downed for 4 zeros: theses KB pilots are crack elites on crack machines ! (oh, yeah, the AK is sink).
A few hours latter (still 18th february), 44 Kates without escort attack Colombo harbor. 19 of them are downed by CAP or Flack. Despite theses losses, they manage to put on fire (with 800kg bombs) BB Revenge, Repulse and Royal Sovereign, and CA Exeter (this one already on fire from battle of Trinvandrum).
Then, the 19th and 20th, KB sail a bit southern, and along with crapy weather (thunderstorms), no more attack....for a short while.
CentPac
On 19th february, a japanese sub try to torpedo a US DD near Palmyra, but fail. Still, it spot a small TF of AK, unloading supplies and troops for the island. On 20th, 15 bettys (with 24 zeros as escort) attack and score 7 torpedoes hits on the 3 US DD, sinking 2 of them; the third is finished by I-19.
SoPac
On 18th, near Gili Gili, SS Perch sink a barge after long shelling .
Raids on Gili Gili keep going, but a bunch of nearly 10 bombers at each raid are not enough to achieve something: i am just trying to slow down the work done in this place.
On 20th, 4 DD locate and attack I-22 near Thursday Island, but score no direct hits.
The subs trying to evacuate fragments of NVGR Bn (Lark having been lifted totaly) near Rabaul can make hard encounter with ASW TF , and on 19th february, SS Narwhal is on fire after such an encounter.
China
South of Homan, the japanese 13th Tk Reg and a Naval Guard try to clear the hex north of railroad crossing. Battle against 3 chinese corps last until 20th, when the chinese manage to repulse theses units.
PI
On 17th february, the japanese launch an attack on Manila. 100.000 japanese soldiers can't force surrender of 30.000 allieds soldiers; battle end at 0/1 odds, with 3000 japanese casualties and 1300 allieds.
Malaya
Although besieged and under daily bombardement, Singapore reach fort level 8 on 20th february.
DEI
On 19th a raid on Tjilitjap with 12 Nells and Bettys and 18 Zeros put on fire an AK waiting for fragments to be evacuated....no luck. The 6 Hawk on CAP manage to not be shot down !
On 20th, 9 Blenheims try an naval attack at Bali, but a CAP of 75 zEROS (!!) down 6 of them, the others turn back, and i have no clue on what was targeted...
Above Soerebaja, air war costed 8 allieds planes for 10 japanese.
Burma
On 18th february, the japanese 33rd and 55th Div force the withdrawal of 2 chinese div and 1 burmese bde north of Pagan trying to protect the western flanck of Mandalay. What allied HQ feared arrive: the japs won't have to shock attack at Mandalay when crossing Irrawady River....
Indian Ocean
KB is still making damages in Ceylan (and i can tell you without killing suspens that this is only the beginning ).
On 17th, 3 TK damaged from previous raids are finished and sunken.
On 18th, KB launch a raid against an AK tryink to seek refuge in Colombo.
52 Zeros+ 15 vals + 22 Kates fight 25 Hurricanes+ 5 P-40 + 6 Blenheim IF (night fighter).
2 P-40, all 6 Blenheim and 22 Hurricanes are downed for 4 zeros: theses KB pilots are crack elites on crack machines ! (oh, yeah, the AK is sink).
A few hours latter (still 18th february), 44 Kates without escort attack Colombo harbor. 19 of them are downed by CAP or Flack. Despite theses losses, they manage to put on fire (with 800kg bombs) BB Revenge, Repulse and Royal Sovereign, and CA Exeter (this one already on fire from battle of Trinvandrum).
Then, the 19th and 20th, KB sail a bit southern, and along with crapy weather (thunderstorms), no more attack....for a short while.
RE: AAR keep going ?
Summary of Burma campaign to date
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RE: AAR still going !
21TH FEBRUARY - 24TH FEBRUARY
CentPac
22th february, at Palmyra, a TF of 7 japanese DD find a remnants US DD damaged previously by a raid of Bettys. DD Tucker is sink outright. 2 days latter, theses raiders find DD Selfridge, last of the damaged DD, trying to get out of range of ennemy, near Christmas Island, and sink it also.
SoPac
23th february, a new threat arise for the allies HQ; this time near Cairns.
Suddenly, 16 Kates coming from nowhere hammer a ASW TF of 4 US DD. After a second raid in the afternoon, DD John Ford and Pope sink. DD Pillsbury, badly damaged, dock in emergency at Cairns, along with the 4th DD that i had forgot the name [:o]
Patrol planes spot a TF with at least CVL Ryujo and Shoho. Could this be an invasion ? A raid ? All freighters in the area are scattered and headed for safety.
But, as quickly as it appear, this mini KB disapear ....
China
Along with Changsa, Nanning is also under daily bombardement runs by Sonia flying from Hanoi.
There is a japanese unit on the Indochina border : the division starting the war in Hanoi ? Is this a tempting trap to lure me and enter Indochina ? Well, i don't want to raise for my ennemy militia troops, and i don't have enough supplies in the area to start an offensive.
PI
Manila: japanese deliberate attack 22th february, repulsed, 1300 japanese casualties for 1600 allies....still holding...
Malaya
Daily air and ground bombardement on Singapore. 2 sallys downed by Flack.
Still holding...
DEI
Amboine under air bombardement every day or so.
Air battle over Soerebaja daily. The durch fighters are no match for Zeros and Oscars, and the dutch pilots lack of experience to achieve any others results else then training the japs. 24th FG depleted of planes and good pilots (they had disapear one after another in these weeks) don't have really good results but still fight.
4 japanese planes lost for 7 allies in theses 4 days above Soerebaja.
Ceylon
21th february, 23 Long ranged japanese bombers attack Colombo without escort. The fighters and the Flack down 10 of them, BB Revenge take a bomb and is on fire.
RE: AAR still going !
25th February - 28th February
CentPac
25th, at Johnston , SS Grayback laying mine is attacked and hit by an ASW TF; it reach Pearl to repair.
Same day, a raid by 12 B-17E from 39th BG/B achieve no result on Johnston airfield. A other raid on 26th by 39 BG/A loose a Coronado of recon coming along.
27 th, west of Johnston, SS S-28 shhot at AO Hayamoto, hitting twice with torpedoes, and seing the nice "Fuel cargo burning" message. Following day, SS S-28 sink with 2 torpedoses PG Aso Maru of a TF of 8 PG, and then escape any retaliation.
On 28th, Johnston port reach level 4; Tarawa airfield reach level 3.
SoPac
Gili Gili airfield reach level 2.
On 28th february, after a few days looking for mini KB, the australians squadrons at Port Moresby resume attack on Gili Gili. 10 bombers are escorted with 8 wirraways, but must fight a CAP of 7 Nate and 4 Oscar. 4 wirraways are destroyed for 1 Nate; no result on airbase.
On New Britain island, between Rabaul and Gasmata, NVGR Bn is still under harassement and straffing by Nates.
China
After targetting Changsa for month, the japanese divebombers start to aim north of the city, thus leading allied HQ to wonder if an attack is schedule here. 2 corps are withdrawn from Changsa to reinforce this position.
PI
Manila under daily bombardement from air or ground. Casualties can amount to 400 per day.
New japanese attack on 26th february made solely by 4th and 8th Tk Reg. Odds 0/1; losses 270 japanese for 740 allied.
Malaya
AK Derrymore sinked while closing for Singapore.
DEI
25th february, near Broome, a TF with CA Chokai, Mogami, Mikuma, CL Sendai Jintsu Nagara and 13 DD found 4 AK leaving Derby area, and sink all of them. Is it a raid ? An invasion?
A squadron of Hudson is redeployed from Townsville to Derby, to face a possible threat, but thus weakening East cost of Australia under threat of mini KB.
But theses CA disapear the next day.
25th at Teloekbetoeng, 4 AK with supplies for Singapore are spotted by the omnipresent Nells. 2 are sinked, the 2 others are on fire, and try to dock at Batavia to save a part of their cargo of supplies. They avoid the 3 (at least) japanese subs lurking around north of Java. Planes on ASW don't score anything on theses subs.
On 27th and 28th, attacked in Batavia harbor, theses 2 AK are destroyed, while unloading a part of their cargo.
In Tjilitjap, daily raids on harbor slowly decrease supplies and steadily increase damages of the AK in port.
On 27th, allied planes of Soerebaja launch an attack on a TF at Bali: 9 Swordfish+10 Blenheim+7 P-40 against 24 Zeros. 1 Swordfish, 1 blenheim and 2 P-40 are destroyed. 4 japanese DD escape unharmed.
On 28th, Madioen start to be targeted by the japanese : naval and air bombardement disrupt the battalion warding the base...
To face a invasion of South Java, 4th Dutch Regiment has already leaved Batavia, to take train for Soerebaja.
Indian Ocean
KB disapear ...The air sorties and fuel consumption, since the beginning of the raid, a month ago, is maybe for some reason.
Time will tell that the BEAST is still VERY Hungry....(Jaws music).
And now, Trailer for March: if you want to see a paradrop; if you look for a new invasion;
if you want to know how were destroyed 3 BB and 2 CV, stay tuned
CentPac
25th, at Johnston , SS Grayback laying mine is attacked and hit by an ASW TF; it reach Pearl to repair.
Same day, a raid by 12 B-17E from 39th BG/B achieve no result on Johnston airfield. A other raid on 26th by 39 BG/A loose a Coronado of recon coming along.
27 th, west of Johnston, SS S-28 shhot at AO Hayamoto, hitting twice with torpedoes, and seing the nice "Fuel cargo burning" message. Following day, SS S-28 sink with 2 torpedoses PG Aso Maru of a TF of 8 PG, and then escape any retaliation.
On 28th, Johnston port reach level 4; Tarawa airfield reach level 3.
SoPac
Gili Gili airfield reach level 2.
On 28th february, after a few days looking for mini KB, the australians squadrons at Port Moresby resume attack on Gili Gili. 10 bombers are escorted with 8 wirraways, but must fight a CAP of 7 Nate and 4 Oscar. 4 wirraways are destroyed for 1 Nate; no result on airbase.
On New Britain island, between Rabaul and Gasmata, NVGR Bn is still under harassement and straffing by Nates.
China
After targetting Changsa for month, the japanese divebombers start to aim north of the city, thus leading allied HQ to wonder if an attack is schedule here. 2 corps are withdrawn from Changsa to reinforce this position.
PI
Manila under daily bombardement from air or ground. Casualties can amount to 400 per day.
New japanese attack on 26th february made solely by 4th and 8th Tk Reg. Odds 0/1; losses 270 japanese for 740 allied.
Malaya
AK Derrymore sinked while closing for Singapore.
DEI
25th february, near Broome, a TF with CA Chokai, Mogami, Mikuma, CL Sendai Jintsu Nagara and 13 DD found 4 AK leaving Derby area, and sink all of them. Is it a raid ? An invasion?
A squadron of Hudson is redeployed from Townsville to Derby, to face a possible threat, but thus weakening East cost of Australia under threat of mini KB.
But theses CA disapear the next day.
25th at Teloekbetoeng, 4 AK with supplies for Singapore are spotted by the omnipresent Nells. 2 are sinked, the 2 others are on fire, and try to dock at Batavia to save a part of their cargo of supplies. They avoid the 3 (at least) japanese subs lurking around north of Java. Planes on ASW don't score anything on theses subs.
On 27th and 28th, attacked in Batavia harbor, theses 2 AK are destroyed, while unloading a part of their cargo.
In Tjilitjap, daily raids on harbor slowly decrease supplies and steadily increase damages of the AK in port.
On 27th, allied planes of Soerebaja launch an attack on a TF at Bali: 9 Swordfish+10 Blenheim+7 P-40 against 24 Zeros. 1 Swordfish, 1 blenheim and 2 P-40 are destroyed. 4 japanese DD escape unharmed.
On 28th, Madioen start to be targeted by the japanese : naval and air bombardement disrupt the battalion warding the base...
To face a invasion of South Java, 4th Dutch Regiment has already leaved Batavia, to take train for Soerebaja.
Indian Ocean
KB disapear ...The air sorties and fuel consumption, since the beginning of the raid, a month ago, is maybe for some reason.
Time will tell that the BEAST is still VERY Hungry....(Jaws music).
And now, Trailer for March: if you want to see a paradrop; if you look for a new invasion;
if you want to know how were destroyed 3 BB and 2 CV, stay tuned
RE: AAR still going !
1st March - 3rd march
CentPac
3rd march, a japanese minefield (laid by sub) appear and is sweeped at Midway by a bunch of MSW coming from Pearl. This TF at first came to make ASW duty against the everlasting japanese subs around the atoll. The MSW immediately after locate and attack I-3 three time in the days but score no direct hits.
3rd march also, SS S-28 escape an ASW TF near Johnston.
And a raid by 39th BG/B with 12 B-17 and 3 coronados destroy 1 val on ground, but all the coronados are damaged and one never reach Pearl.
SoPac
Raids on Gili Gili keep going. Slight damages to the base: not enough to close the airfield.
Near Rabaul, NVGR Bn is now totaly evacuated by subs (after Lark Bn a month ago). 101st Base force is sometimes straffed by Nates from Rabaul.
China
As usual, daily raids by Nates on training field upon the chinese units near Wuchow. Ann and Sonia bombing Nanning and Changsa on daily basis. 3 sonia are destroyed by AA guns at Changsa.
PI
The japanese try to tame the philippinos defenders:
On 1st march, the 91000 soldiers besieging Manila can't submerge the 25000 allied holding it.
At Clark Field, japanese 65th Bde came from the east, not crossing the river to avoid a shock attack. But on 2nd march, the incoming of 31st NLF trigger the shock attack, wich fail: 400 japanese casualties for 0 allies.
So, on 3rd march, the US units lead the counter attack wich succesfully repulse the japs. Odds 3/1; 285 japanese casualties for 80 allies. Go Marines, Go !!
CentPac
3rd march, a japanese minefield (laid by sub) appear and is sweeped at Midway by a bunch of MSW coming from Pearl. This TF at first came to make ASW duty against the everlasting japanese subs around the atoll. The MSW immediately after locate and attack I-3 three time in the days but score no direct hits.
3rd march also, SS S-28 escape an ASW TF near Johnston.
And a raid by 39th BG/B with 12 B-17 and 3 coronados destroy 1 val on ground, but all the coronados are damaged and one never reach Pearl.
SoPac
Raids on Gili Gili keep going. Slight damages to the base: not enough to close the airfield.
Near Rabaul, NVGR Bn is now totaly evacuated by subs (after Lark Bn a month ago). 101st Base force is sometimes straffed by Nates from Rabaul.
China
As usual, daily raids by Nates on training field upon the chinese units near Wuchow. Ann and Sonia bombing Nanning and Changsa on daily basis. 3 sonia are destroyed by AA guns at Changsa.
PI
The japanese try to tame the philippinos defenders:
On 1st march, the 91000 soldiers besieging Manila can't submerge the 25000 allied holding it.
At Clark Field, japanese 65th Bde came from the east, not crossing the river to avoid a shock attack. But on 2nd march, the incoming of 31st NLF trigger the shock attack, wich fail: 400 japanese casualties for 0 allies.
So, on 3rd march, the US units lead the counter attack wich succesfully repulse the japs. Odds 3/1; 285 japanese casualties for 80 allies. Go Marines, Go !!
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1st march- 3rd march : next
Here is the pic from the succes of the Marines in Clark Field
Malaya
Singapore still holding. 2 japanese planes downed by flack.
On 1st march, AK Herleik manage to reach Singapore and unload some supplies in the night.
The Nells badly damage the freighter on 1st march, and finish it on 2nd march. The unloading of 1200 supplies is a small victory in itself.
DEI
1st march, Pontianak is overwhelmed by 81st Naval Guard. 11th dutch base force flee in the jungle.
2nd march, west of Malang, larges TF are spotted. A squadron of Swordfish (Jan did learn to hate them, and in mid march will say it to me again, stay tuned for more), so, what did i said ?....yeah, a squadron of 12 Swordfish fly a mission, but met a CAP of 63 Zeros. The whole squadron is destroyed . A weak groep of 2 Martin followed, lost one bomber and 11 escort fighter for no result on TF (or on Zeros).
In the night of 2 to 3rd march, 2 bombardement TF heavily shell Malang: one of them count 3 CA and 3 CL; the second count 4BB 2 CA and 4CL. As soon as 3rd of march, the jap onslaught repulse the dutch unit trying to defend the base. Java invasion has begun.
On 3rd of march, near Merak, SS Ro-63 sink AK Nord (previously hit by I-64).
Here is the pic from the succes of the Marines in Clark Field
Malaya
Singapore still holding. 2 japanese planes downed by flack.
On 1st march, AK Herleik manage to reach Singapore and unload some supplies in the night.
The Nells badly damage the freighter on 1st march, and finish it on 2nd march. The unloading of 1200 supplies is a small victory in itself.
DEI
1st march, Pontianak is overwhelmed by 81st Naval Guard. 11th dutch base force flee in the jungle.
2nd march, west of Malang, larges TF are spotted. A squadron of Swordfish (Jan did learn to hate them, and in mid march will say it to me again, stay tuned for more), so, what did i said ?....yeah, a squadron of 12 Swordfish fly a mission, but met a CAP of 63 Zeros. The whole squadron is destroyed . A weak groep of 2 Martin followed, lost one bomber and 11 escort fighter for no result on TF (or on Zeros).
In the night of 2 to 3rd march, 2 bombardement TF heavily shell Malang: one of them count 3 CA and 3 CL; the second count 4BB 2 CA and 4CL. As soon as 3rd of march, the jap onslaught repulse the dutch unit trying to defend the base. Java invasion has begun.
On 3rd of march, near Merak, SS Ro-63 sink AK Nord (previously hit by I-64).
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The jap onslaught at Malang
edit: you can even, on the event log, see the japanese units retreating after the allied counter attack at Clark.
edit: you can even, on the event log, see the japanese units retreating after the allied counter attack at Clark.
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1st march - 3rd march : last part
Burma
Battle in Mandaly is fought by artillery duel, the allies having a very slight advantage in the casualties caused.
The allies engineers in the base try to build forts as quickly as possible to help defend the old capital.
SINGINT
And now, one of the most important picking of the allied sigint , catch 1st of march:
"Sasebo 2 SNLF loaded on AP Ujigawa, moving to Koumac".
WHOAAA, Koumac ????
Full alert, guys !
Allied HQ was thinking it could have a few more weeks before a threat of this kind arise.
As soon as this is learned, 4 US CV steam at full speed for New Caledonia: choice is easy with KB in Indian Ocean. But question is: will it be fast enough ?
Because the carrier are near Christmas Island, looking in case a raider TF could come there. And this is a much more longer road from Christmas Island to Noumea, then from Rabaul to Koumac.
Aniway, allied headquarter can't imagine doing something else, so all CV are to speed south...
Burma
Battle in Mandaly is fought by artillery duel, the allies having a very slight advantage in the casualties caused.
The allies engineers in the base try to build forts as quickly as possible to help defend the old capital.
SINGINT
And now, one of the most important picking of the allied sigint , catch 1st of march:
"Sasebo 2 SNLF loaded on AP Ujigawa, moving to Koumac".
WHOAAA, Koumac ????
Full alert, guys !
Allied HQ was thinking it could have a few more weeks before a threat of this kind arise.
As soon as this is learned, 4 US CV steam at full speed for New Caledonia: choice is easy with KB in Indian Ocean. But question is: will it be fast enough ?
Because the carrier are near Christmas Island, looking in case a raider TF could come there. And this is a much more longer road from Christmas Island to Noumea, then from Rabaul to Koumac.
Aniway, allied headquarter can't imagine doing something else, so all CV are to speed south...
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4th march - 7th march 42
CentPac
4th march at Palmyra, I-19 torpedo AK Admiral Laws. This one didn't managed to sneak in, and can't deliver supplies to the base.
4th, at Midway, the MSW arrived yesterday are targeted by 26 Bettys from Johnston. 2 are sinked. It seemed impossible to maintain ASW group here without escort, but none can be safely bring by AK. The surviving MSW retire in the depth of north pacific.
On 5th march, a TF of CA is spotted near Laysin Island, once again leading to wonder if a invasion of Midway is underway; but on 7th, this fleet is no more sighted. Where is it ?
Near Christmas Island, 4 US CV are heading south toward New Caledonia. But the TF of Lady Lex and Lady Sara seem to stall (one hex in a day). Refueling of DD ! During a few days, it seem to allied supreme stupid (err, commander) that these ships are stuck in some kind of mud...
SoPac
At Gili Gili, usual raid don't score much; 2 wirraways are destroyed on 4th march.
on 5th march, near Thursday Island, an australian ASW TF score 3 direct hits on SS RO-62, and sink it.
The same day, 16 Kates sink an AK north of Koumac...
On 6th march, 4 B-17 from Noumea launch an attack north of New Caledonia, and loose one of them facing 45 Zeros of CVL Shoho and Ryujo. Another raid of 9 Hudson and 3 B-17 follow; 1 zero and 1 hudson are destroyed; AP Rozan Maru take a bomb hit.
On 7th, the japanese TF are close enough to Koumac: 17 airacobra escort 10 Hudson and 3 B-17 against 39 Zeros. 1 zero is destroyed for 5 hudson and 4 airacobra. The two japanese CVL suffer no hits. Another raid loose 2 airacobra and 2 B-17 for no hits on CL Tatsuta. In the same time, 26 Kates attack empty base at Koumac.
After weeks of travel, CL Mauritius, escaped from Tjilitjap, enter drydock at Melbourne.
China
Usual raids on Changsa and Nanning. 2 japanese divebombers destroyed by flack.
PI
Japanese made efforts against Manila: a deliberate attack on 6th march fail to take the place, with 400 allied casualties for 200 japanese. On 7th, a shock attack reach odd 1/1 but fail to capture the city. 3000 japanese casualties for 900 allied.
Malaya
Singapore still holding.
CentPac
4th march at Palmyra, I-19 torpedo AK Admiral Laws. This one didn't managed to sneak in, and can't deliver supplies to the base.
4th, at Midway, the MSW arrived yesterday are targeted by 26 Bettys from Johnston. 2 are sinked. It seemed impossible to maintain ASW group here without escort, but none can be safely bring by AK. The surviving MSW retire in the depth of north pacific.
On 5th march, a TF of CA is spotted near Laysin Island, once again leading to wonder if a invasion of Midway is underway; but on 7th, this fleet is no more sighted. Where is it ?
Near Christmas Island, 4 US CV are heading south toward New Caledonia. But the TF of Lady Lex and Lady Sara seem to stall (one hex in a day). Refueling of DD ! During a few days, it seem to allied supreme stupid (err, commander) that these ships are stuck in some kind of mud...
SoPac
At Gili Gili, usual raid don't score much; 2 wirraways are destroyed on 4th march.
on 5th march, near Thursday Island, an australian ASW TF score 3 direct hits on SS RO-62, and sink it.
The same day, 16 Kates sink an AK north of Koumac...
On 6th march, 4 B-17 from Noumea launch an attack north of New Caledonia, and loose one of them facing 45 Zeros of CVL Shoho and Ryujo. Another raid of 9 Hudson and 3 B-17 follow; 1 zero and 1 hudson are destroyed; AP Rozan Maru take a bomb hit.
On 7th, the japanese TF are close enough to Koumac: 17 airacobra escort 10 Hudson and 3 B-17 against 39 Zeros. 1 zero is destroyed for 5 hudson and 4 airacobra. The two japanese CVL suffer no hits. Another raid loose 2 airacobra and 2 B-17 for no hits on CL Tatsuta. In the same time, 26 Kates attack empty base at Koumac.
After weeks of travel, CL Mauritius, escaped from Tjilitjap, enter drydock at Melbourne.
China
Usual raids on Changsa and Nanning. 2 japanese divebombers destroyed by flack.
PI
Japanese made efforts against Manila: a deliberate attack on 6th march fail to take the place, with 400 allied casualties for 200 japanese. On 7th, a shock attack reach odd 1/1 but fail to capture the city. 3000 japanese casualties for 900 allied.
Malaya
Singapore still holding.
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4th march - 7th march
DEI
After more shelling, Malang is overwhelmed at 364/1 on 4th march. No less than 68000 japanese soldier crush the 1600 dutch pretending to defend.
Tjilitjap is raided on 5th, 6th and 7th march. 3 Hawk are destroyed by meatball fighters, and the AKs in port are hammered.
On 7th march, the japanese units reach Soerebaja and start shelling the place. But with very few results.
The same day, SS S-37 at Malang manage to hit DD Murakumo with a torp.
The air battle over Soerebaja is hard for the dutch fighters, but the P-40 of 24th FG can sometime fight back. In 3 days, 13 japanese planes are destroyed for 27 allies.
Burma
on 4th and 5th march, 13 B-17 of 19th BG at Dacca target the ressources at Pagan, scoring 1 hit each day. The idea is to deny "free" supply for the japanese army. But with ressources at Pagan, Taun Gyi and Rangoon, there is much work to do !
On 6th march, these B-17 aim at Rangoon, but loss 3 planes to a CAP of datai : AII EI and CII: KB is found back; it is in Rangoon, refueling and resupplying...
At Mandalay, artillery keep duelling between japanese and british/chinese units.
Air war over Mandalay cost 4 allied planes against 3 japanese.
DEI
After more shelling, Malang is overwhelmed at 364/1 on 4th march. No less than 68000 japanese soldier crush the 1600 dutch pretending to defend.
Tjilitjap is raided on 5th, 6th and 7th march. 3 Hawk are destroyed by meatball fighters, and the AKs in port are hammered.
On 7th march, the japanese units reach Soerebaja and start shelling the place. But with very few results.
The same day, SS S-37 at Malang manage to hit DD Murakumo with a torp.
The air battle over Soerebaja is hard for the dutch fighters, but the P-40 of 24th FG can sometime fight back. In 3 days, 13 japanese planes are destroyed for 27 allies.
Burma
on 4th and 5th march, 13 B-17 of 19th BG at Dacca target the ressources at Pagan, scoring 1 hit each day. The idea is to deny "free" supply for the japanese army. But with ressources at Pagan, Taun Gyi and Rangoon, there is much work to do !
On 6th march, these B-17 aim at Rangoon, but loss 3 planes to a CAP of datai : AII EI and CII: KB is found back; it is in Rangoon, refueling and resupplying...
At Mandalay, artillery keep duelling between japanese and british/chinese units.
Air war over Mandalay cost 4 allied planes against 3 japanese.
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New Caledonia under threat !!
Guys, sorry for the time to write this AAR.
Those reading the thread know that i have some kind of "real life issue" [;)].
But back to the war.
Does my readers want to know what happend ???
I hope so, and here are a few days report.
8th march 1942 - 10 march 1942
NoPac
For the first time of the war something happen in North Pacific.
On 9th march, south of Dutch Harbor, MSW Oriole find and attack I-18 but scoring no direct hit.
CentPac
On 9th march, a raid of 39 B-17E (39th BG) and 45 LB-30 Liberators (?? BG) is launched against Johnston airfield. They encounters 20 or so Zero. 2 zeros are downed (air to air), 1 Alf and 2 bettys destroyed on ground, for 2 Liberators (damaged by flack or zeros and unable to reach Pearl back). AO Hayamoto, previously damaged by SS S-28, take 4 bombs and sink in the port.
On 10th march, I-175 put a torpedo in AK Dorothy Philips trying to unload supply at Midway. Only 600 of this supply is unloaded, the rest having been destroyed by the damages on ship. The ship try to reach Pearl, but after 2 weeks at see, it sink just before reaching harbor.
SoPac
Gili Gili
8th march, a raid of 7 wirraways and 9 australians bombers encounter a CAP of 17 zeros. 4 wirraways are lost, 3 bombers damaged, the airbase suffer 1 hit.
Another raid on 9th achieve no result but 3 bombers are destroyed, so the raids are stopped.
On 10th march, Gasmata is captured by 24th NLF, closing an escape road for 101 RAAF BF always walking since the lost of Rabaul.
New Caledonia 1st phase of battle.
On 8th march, SS S-39 trying to attack CVL Shoho at Koumac suffer 3 ASW attack, but suffer only indirect hits (although maybe 25 in the day !).
The japs start unloading on the beaches of Koumac.
During the day, a bunch of B-17 and P-39 try to attack the japanese TF; 2 raids lead to the losses of 1 zero, 2 P-39 and 1 B-17, and no hits on ships.
On 9th march, SS S-39 still lurking score a torpedo hit on an AP.
The day raids give 2 P-39 destroyed, no hits on CVL Shoho wich was targeted.
Surprisingly there is no air fight on 10th march.
But the japanese invaders are for a nasty surprise: garrisonned in Noumea for weeks, 2nd USMC Div had walk to Koumac, and warmingly welcome the newcommers.
The japanese shock attack is a big failure for the japanese; they suffer 1300 casualties for 5 allieds.
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8th march - 1O march; next
China
Nothing particular in China, usual air raids and bombardement
(a map summarie will follow in a few post).
Malaya
Still holding [&o]
(now, maybe you could make some bets on the day of surrender ?)
PI
On 8th march, a japanese deliberate attack is repulsed at Manila (1800 japanese casualties for 500 allied).
DEI
8th march at Malang, SS S-37 score a torpedo hit on APD-34, but suffer 2 direct hits itsef. It will reach Soerebaja in 7 days to repair. Always at Malang, APD-36 hit a dutch mine.
3 lone Blenheim try to attack the TF unloading at Malang (where are my escorts ????), they loose 2 planes to the zero CAP. 2 others raids achieve no hits on ships, 8 allied planes destroyed for 1 oscar (24th FG still fighting).
The 8th march, still, a paradrop capture Madioen, cutting Java in two, making impossibleany retreat from Soerebaja, and allowing the japanese to base planes in Madioen.
On 9th and 10th march, 5 others allied bombers are destroyed trying to attack Malang.
The fight is also above Soerebaja. In these 3 days, 3 dutch fighters and 3 japanese fighters are destroyed. Another 3 dutch fighters are lost above Tjilitjap.
Amboine is bombed daily.
Near Australia, an AK is sunked by I-25 before bringing supply in Derby.
Burma
Mandalay suffer from air raids: the hurricanes went back to Dacca to rebuild the squadron.
Artillery duel still ongoing between the 2 armies.
Ceylon
2nd raid
Another raid of KB begin against Colombo. The british planes are no match to the zeros of KB, but the flack is accurate (even if not enough to my taste).
1 zero and 8 japanese bombers are destroyed for 18 allied fighters.
Sadly, no LBA from Colombo attacked the Great White Shark.
Here is the screenshot for the results on the ships in harbor.
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