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DesertWolf101 wrote: Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:58 am
- Timing wise it was close to the end of the amphib bonus period and I was expecting some kind of phase 2 operation

DesertWolf101 wrote: Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:58 am The real damage was in anticipating the exact spot where he was going to land (Calicut). That prediction was down to the base having a level 2 airbase + level 3 port already built up, and I further enticed him by placing a single division there so he had the opportunity to land directly on top of it and overwhelm it with numerous IJA divisons. Figuring this out allowed me to flank speed my cruisers into Calicut right as his transport convoys arrived there.

M Peaston wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2024 11:45 am Thanks for sharing your thinking, Desert Wolf. Another question, if you don’t mind:

DesertWolf101 wrote: Fri Sep 13, 2024 9:58 am
- Timing wise it was close to the end of the amphib bonus period and I was expecting some kind of phase 2 operation

From your AAR it appears that the invasion of India took place in the 2nd week of April. I understood that the Japanese bonus finished at the end of March. Have I misunderstood your AAR, misunderstood your thinking, or am I misunderstanding the assault bonus?

RangerJoe wrote: Fri Aug 30, 2024 12:08 am I think that the best land battles are when the enemy transports are loaded with troops when they are sunk. I think that sinking ships loaded with aircraft are the best air battles as well.

DesertWolf101 wrote: Thu Aug 07, 2025 11:20 am Haven't been updating this AAR, but as the game has now concluded, I wanted to bring some closure to the thread.

In the months since the India events I discussed above, Loka switched gears and invaded Australia. This opened a window for me to go on a major counteroffensive in the Central Pacific, taking the Gilbert Islands and seizing Kusaie Island. This then forced KB to transition to defending this direction of attack, allowing me to prevent further reinforcements from reaching Australia and closing in on the half a dozen divisions + there. At this point, Loka resigned. My proudest acheivement this game? China is in trouble but still standing despite playing a no house rules game.

PaxMondo wrote: Thu Aug 07, 2025 2:41 pm

RangerJoe wrote: Fri Aug 30, 2024 12:08 am I think that the best land battles are when the enemy transports are loaded with troops when they are sunk. I think that sinking ships loaded with aircraft are the best air battles as well.

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