Day of Infamy AAR Allies, full turn-by-turn

[Jazon]

Turn 39 January 1 1943
US&Pacific: Two marine divisions landed at Fiji, but Japanese garrison with Inf weapons 2 and entrenchment 3 survived initial attack. I bombarded the port with two battleships, I also severely damaged (-6) Japanese sub next to Fiji. I deliberately didn’t use more battleships to bombard Fiji, I don’t want to tell Petisch that my whole fleet is there. Same case with Aircraft Carriers, I didn’t use them yet. It’s better to have surprise factor. Remaining fleet is coming to Samoa. Marines on Guam reinforced. Holland Sub went through inner Japanese Sea and is heading to Aleutes to resupply. I upgraded Naval base there.
China: Crisis continues...one Chinese Red Army was destroyed in the north, one Chinese Corps was destroyed in the south, and one Army in the south was almost destroyed, surviving with 1 point. Japanese seem unstoppable. I spent all MPP’s to reinforce what I have left. Chinese were hastly regrouping, forming new line of defence. Both Chongqing and Xian may fell to Japanese hands in couple of turns. Situation is severe. I don’t have idea yet how to defend effectively.

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January 1 1943 North China.png (1.51 MiB) Viewed 688 times

India/Burma: Japanese attacked on the 7th Tanks positions on the oilfields, but that’s alright I swapped it with British core. Line look more stable now. My additional commando unit was formed, I deployed it in North Burma, as close as possible. It will need to cover Wanting in case of Chinese falling apart. Chindits in Madras were loaded into amphibious transport. I will try to block Malacca straight, by capturing a port and putting there British vessel. Britain will need to expand its forces, due to possible increasing Japanese pressure in case China falls.
Other theaters: Airship reckoned Salomon Islands area. Japanese have AA unit in Port Moresby, SF unit in settlement at Kokoda Trail, and maritime bomber at Bouganville Island(in Buna). Two US marine division unloaded in north New Zealand, one marine division in New Caledonia. They all will soon invade New Hebrides.
Remarks: Situation in China worries me.
Science and Diplomacy: Australia and USA invested in Infantry Weapons 2.

[Jazon]

1943 Strategy
Theoretically I fulfilled 1942 plan. I defended China and India. I even made supplementary goal, by taking Wake and Guam. However...I failed with China in longer perspective. Most probably Chongqing and Xian will fall. That will have huge consequences: besides getting key victory point (Chongqing) and morale drop for Allies, lots of Japanese Armies will be free to move elsewhere. That will make beating Japan even harder. Also IJN is intact. Those are the conditions I need to face. Question is, what can I do in 1943, to bring me closer to victory?
From victory points perspective I should take Manila or Batavia. Those targets are far away from Allied positions. Should I press into large air-naval battle in order to break IJN and open way to Philippines and Dutch Indies? Or I should rather adapt „war of attrition” approach? I know what I would like to achieve: to be in beginning of 1944 at starting positions to invade Philippines or Dutch East Indies. This is end-goal for 1943. I think first thing to do is to capture Solomon Islands, if not all, at least clear it enough so I can operate from there in both directions: either Manila either Batavia. This position also offer strategic ambiguity, making Petisch overextend his forces. Supplementary I can continue my „harrasing” tactics on other fronts, as distraction.
I would really want to hold on Chongqing but it seems futile. I might try to use British to hold Kunming, therefore tie down enemy forces in China a bit. Kunming is so close to Chongqing, that Petish would for sure either keep formidable defense, either try to capture Kunming itself, either way engaging his forces.
I also need to keep in mind, that I need to heavily invest in air force in order to gain air superiority. Also tanks and Mechanized units will be irreplaceable in assaulting fortified Japanese positions in 1944.
1943
1.Get Solomon Islands and New Guinea - capture foothold for 1944 strategic blow.
2.Secure foothold in China - Kunming
3. Continue „harassment” tactics.

[Jazon]

Turn 41, January 1943
US&Pacific: Fiji is still resisting. I got it, they are beautiful islands and no wonder Japanese don’t want to leave. Two raw, not upgraded divisions couldn’t handle it. But now I bombarded the settlement and port flat, so no supply next turn, should help to overcome the defenders. In New Zealand 2 Marine divisions loaded into amphibious transports. Another division came to New Caledonia, so there are additional two divisions there waiting to load, and coordinate, and form together 4 divisions strong task force in order to take New Hebrides. I still hide my carriers and most of my fleet, he saw only 3 battleships and bunch of destroyers chasing his submarines. Main force of 3 Carriers and 5 Battleships are still hidden from him, south to Fiji, between New Zealand and Samoa. I found another one, and damaged it till it got 6 points. Essex carrier and additional cruiser and battleship are coming to Samoa and later to join my main US Navy forces. I reinforced Guam Marines to 8 strength. I await supply to recover, what is interesting Petisch didn’t bomb the port yet. I hope I can reinforce them more in the future. Holland Sub heading to Aleuts on low supply.
China: Japanese attacked and destroyed Nationalists Corps in South China. I regrouped and bring closer my Flying Tigers. In the North, Japanese moved forward, one step to close, And their Army was destroyed in joint attack of Red and Blue forces. It didn't change much but raised morale. China (re)bought an Army and a Core.

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Turn 41, January 21 North China.png (1.2 MiB) Viewed 683 times

India/Burma: I attacked on collaborators corps, and almost got it destroyed. It has one point remaining, and I even used British Carrier to finish it off, unfortunately with no success. Chindits in amphibious transport moved behind Port Blair escorted by Battleships. I will try to make landing next turn.

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Other theaters: Australia saved income to buy Special Forces. American airship and maritime bomber recon north coast of New Guinea, spotting Jap Garrison and SF in transports. I wonder where are they heading. UK Sub recon New Hebrides ports, they are empty.
Remarks: There was decision event, that USSR will send additional supplies for Republic of China, they received 100MPP’s at the end of the turn, and some morale boost!
Science and Diplomacy: USA invested in Advanced Tanks 2 and Command and Control 2. USSR invested in Ground Attack Weapons 2.

[Jazon]

Turn 43, February 10 1943
US&Pacific: Fiji was taken, and four marine divisions entered the landing crafts and gather to attack New Hebrides next turn. Japanese Sub was damaged by multiple attacks from US NAVY. Main bulk of American fleet still remain „silent”.

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China: In North China Special forces sacrificed themselves to slow down Japanese advance. In south China, Japanese destroyed an army and moved forward. I can only delay the inevitable. I bought an Army and SF unit for Chinese and reinforced some troops.

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India/Burma: Japanese put forward another collaborators unit, and that was a mistake, I believe this Indian corps didn’t get HQ, since Japanese progress in Burma is stalled, and trigger didn’t fire event for forming Indian Army HQ. I sued this and this times Chinese-British troops destroyed Indian Collaborators Core and took Pyinmana. Chindits landed at Sumatra, and took Meda port. Another Special Forces was deployed on Ceylon and they will join Chindits in attempt to block Straight of Malakka. This operation is strictly designed to piss Petisch off, and distract him.

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Other theaters: Australia grow its forces, bought Special Forces. Next step is Production tech. Then I might divert funds from Australia, because USA needs more points to grow its own troops. Maybe I will use Australians to land in Dutch East Indies later this year.
Remarks: I just wrote in my strategy that I want to capture New Guinea and Solomon Islands, but my recon just spotted those locations are heavily defended. I guess Petisch plan is to meet the landing there, and wait for my fleet, and then attack it while it would be exposed covering the landing operation. I am not sure If I have enough power in my land forces to fight such strong garrisons with AA units and Special forces. I also haven’t got my Naval weaponry level 2. For sure I will invade New Hebrides.
Science and Diplomacy: British empire invested in Infantry weapons 2.USA invested in Ground Attack Weapons 2 and Submarine Warfare level 2 or 3(I don’t remember).

[Jazon]

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[Jazon]

Turn 45, March 2 1942
US&Pacific: So it happened. First major clash with Japanese Imperial Navy. I was hunting Japanese subs with my destroyers, it was a struggle, multiple attacks were made to sink one 2 points strong sub. Then I moved my sub a bit west to patrol the area, and I spotted Cruisers and Battleships. I attacked! My Battleships were to far to reach the enemy, but if I haven’t engaaged, I would have left my destroyers exposed. I decided to move my Carriers, attack his Battleships, and form hedghog from my vessels around my Carriers. I realized his Cruisers weren’t upgraded although it showed that Japan already have the Naval Weapons tech. Most probably Petisch didn’t have enough MPP’s to upgrade his fleet. Altogether I sunk 1 sub, 2 Battleships. I damaged another 2 Battleships, 1 destroyer, 1 Light Cruiser and 1 Heavy Cruiser. Essex Carrier was late for the battle, but I moved it to my rear. I wonder if he will retreat or go full in. He has 4 Carriers somewhere. My move could bring catastrophe for me, but it’s done. We will see.

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Marines eliminated one garrison on New Hebrides, and prepare to destroy remaining Japanese defenders. Another Marine landed on San Cristobal to remove Jap Maritime bomber. If it stays it will die, so most probably I will take San Cristobal settlement. American reinforcements reached Australia, with AA unit, Tank unit, Cavalry unit and HQ. USA bought a submarine. I also decreased support for Australia from 109 MPP’s to 20. There will be losses and US will need every point.
China: Japanese eliminated one Chinese Army in the South. I reinforced my troops and hold still waiting for reinforcements that will start coming next turn. In the North Chinese withdrew from northern sector. There was no point to stay there, my HQ couldn’t reach them and this positions seemed doomed anyway. Chinese bought an army.

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Turn 45 March 2, 1943 North China.png (1.69 MiB) Viewed 680 times

India/Burma: I reinforced my troops and establish the perimeter. Commandos at Ceylon loaded into amphibious transport. Chindits went down Sumatra Island. Another Commando is heading to Kunming.

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Other theaters: I did recon out the Solomons, but there was no sign of IJN.
Remarks: Since now Australia need to hold on its own production.
Science and Diplomacy: Australia invested in production tech 1 and Command&Control 2. British empire invested in production tech 2.

[Jazon]

Turn 47, March 22 1943
US&Pacific: US NAVY claims victory in battle of Solomon Islands. Japanese Navy fled! One heavy cruiser while trying to run away, run into American Battleship, it got limped, had 2 points, it was finished off. The only losses was damaging one of american carrier, it was hit twice by Jap maritime bomber, luckily I moved those Marine fighters to New Caledonia, it provided some cover. Afterwards Japanese submarine caught in all this crowd for american ships, swam closely to the Carrier and attacked, but was unable to sink it. Carrier with strength 4 sailed back to Samoa. Of course furious American escort vessels also finished off this brave submarine. American press is in extasy, however, it is no time for euphoria, since all Japanese carriers are intact. Marines almost finished off New Hebrides Jap garrison. The settlement it is occupying was bombarded flat by american battleships, port also. It won’t survive next turn. As I suspected, Maritime Bomber escaped San Cristobal and it was taken by Marines. Another marine loaded into amphibious transport at New Hebrides, next turn it will try to take Nauru. But first I will check if there is any Jap garrison. Three submarines spread in pursuit for Japanese ships, but none was spotted. Holland sub after resupplying and upgrading in Aleuts sailed to Japanese sea, it will try to hunt some of the damaged Japanese vessels when they will travel home for repairs. Other american ships spread across Australia’s and Samo island ports for resupply and small repairs. USA bought tank unit.

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China: Disaster is coming! In south China an Army and a Core were destroyed by Japanese. In North a garrison and an army were also eliminated. I reinforced what I could and deployed one Army in the North, and a core near Kunming. I fear there is no hope for Chongqing and Xian. China bought an army.

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India/Burma: Nothing happened north to Rangoon. Commandos stuck in mud on Sumatra trails. Another commando arrived at Port Blair, and next turn they will try to get other bank of the Malayan Straight. I also moved garrison from Calcutta to secure my gains. Another commando is marching towards Kunming. It will be followed by British corps, since those crazy Japanese tank column is withdrawing. British Empire bought Paratroopers.
Other theaters: I need to think how to use Australia’s small land forces: HQ, Army, 2 corps, AA, Artillery, Special Forces(in production). They might open small front. But where?
Remarks: I will wait for AA 2 and Naval Weapons 2 before I engage any other sea battle. To be honest I was lucky this time. I guess part of success was that I kept my Carriers hidden.
Science and Diplomacy:USA and Australia invested in Naval Construction.

[Jazon]

Turn 49 April 11 1943
US&Pacific: Part of US NAVY conducted repairs and resupply at shire of Australia. Another part formed small Task Force to take Nauru Island. I spread submarines ahead to see if IJN is coming. Nauru would be good pint to place there Maritime Bombers for Recon. I scouted again New Guinea region and it is still garrisoned by strong Japanese forces. 2 american subs went on convoy raiding. USA bought strategic bombers. If I will take Nauru, I will see how to bite Guadalcanal or New Guinea.

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China: Massive Japanese offensives in North and South. In North they destroyed a garrison and an Army. In South they eliminated an artillery unit, a core and Flying Tiger fighters. Chinese are slowly withdrawing... China bought an Army unit, and deployed fresh one.

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Turn 49, April 11 1943 North China.png (1.53 MiB) Viewed 678 times

India/Burma: British troops advanced south 1 hex and brought HQ and Artillery closer. It’s time to put some pressure on this direction. Commandos and one more British corps are heading to Kunming. Additional commandos landed on Malaya and took Kuala Lumpur. British empire saved 200 points to buy an Army Unit next turn.
Other theaters: Australians were sunbathing. (Doing nothing). Maybe I should use them to take Guadalcanal.

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Remarks: China is doomed, but it remains critical, to keep them in one piece, so they would tie up at least some Japanese forces.
Science and Diplomacy: USA invested another chit in submarine warfare. I got some subs, and it would be good to cut out a piece of Japan’s income. USRR invested in logistics.

[Jazon]

Turn 51, May 1 1943
US&Pacific: US Navy's Holland Sub was waiting close to Japan for returning Japanese ships. It seems I had good feelings about it! IJN Light cruiser run into my sub, got damaged to 2 points. Afterwards Japanese destroyer came, but it only made 2 damage to my sub. I finished off the Light Cruiser and run away. That was tasty, American sailors want more! I bombarded flat Nauru, both port and Settlement, and two marines divisions took it in one assault. Now I think I shouldn’t bomb it so hard, maybe first assault, then in case of failure, destroy it to decrease supply. Now I captured pile of rubble which will take time to recover - I had a plan to put a maritime Bomber there. US NAVY still makes minor repairs, Carriers upgrade to advanced fighters 3. I got six marine divisions in the theater, but scattered and needed for upgrades. I need to transport all them to some safe place for reform. Last, 1st Marine Division proudly occupies Guam. After I reorganize I will cut off Guadalcanal with my fleet and then invade with whole 6 divisions, Tank and HQ. Why so massive force? Look back at the intel I gather from the sky - AA Unit and two Marine divisions. Classic military advice is to attack at at least 3:1. It should do the job.
China: Chinese keep fighting with no hope for turning the tide, pure hate keeps them going. In north Japs took Datong and destroyed a corps there. In south they eliminated an Army and garrison. They are at outskirts of Chongqing. Government evacuated. HQ went into mountain trail west to Chengdu. They are going to withdraw north. Fresh Army was deployed in fortifications next to Chongqing, but it is just for delay. SF troops were deployed in th north front, Japanese are at the gates of Xian. China bought corps.

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India/Burma: I attacked on Thai corps with my artillery support, but no impressive results. But its good, they should tie up those Jap forces there. Besides, I forgot to mention, last turn, Royal Navy Battleships bombed Rangoon port, so no MPP’s for the Japanese(hehehe). Commandos reached Kunming, and regular British core is following them. China strategic Bombers flew to Burma. (I will bomb Rangoon soon). British bought an Army unit. Later I will invest in tanks.
Other theaters: I got idea what to do with Australians. I will transport them to Sumatra. They got HQ, artillery, an Army unit plus two corps, AA and SF (soon). They can make a solid foothold in Malaya and no need for amphibious operation! I already got a port on the Island! They can slowly push Japanese, and make Petisch choose if he wants to defend Parathtang oil fields.

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Remarks: According to 1943 strategy goals are: British will press on Rangoon, with commando raids on Malacca straits shores. Australians will make a firm foothold in Sumatra and head South to the oil fields. Commonwealth joint operation. Americans will focus on Guadalcanal. Subs will harass supply lines.
Science and Diplomacy: Australia invested second chit in production tech (with small income it is essential. There will be losses). USA invested in Long range aircraft and Advanced fighters (both have double chit now).

[Jazon]

Turn 53, May 21 1943
US&Pacific: USA NAVY made repairs, Marines replenished losses. The main supply base before attack on Guadalcanal will be on New Hebrides. I need to get out Marines from Nauru to New Hebrides. I recalled two submarines to ports to replenish losses. Holland sub run into Jap cruiser near Guam.
China: Chongqing has fallen. Defending Army was destroyed. HQ run away through west Sichuan, engineers hold in Chengdu. In the North, Japanese in frontal attack destroyed Chinese corps and reached outskirts of Xian. Chinese capital was moved to Lanzhou. China will continue fighting no matter what.

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Turn 53, May 21 1943 North China.png (1.09 MiB) Viewed 675 times

India/Burma: I attacked again the Thai corps. Strategic bombers came closer to the front line. British core reached Kunming. Commandos have max entrench in the city itself. It will stop/slow the Japanese. I had a brain fart in Malaysia, and my commando got surrounded by two tanks. Shame on me. I also need to hast my garrison to hold position that I abandon in Sumatra. I need to hold it so I have space for Australians. Soon HQ and Artillery will come. British bought Tanks unit.

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Turn 53, May 21 1943 Burma.png (1.52 MiB) Viewed 675 times

Other theaters: Air recon confirmed still presence of Japanese forces around Rabaul and Port Moresby. Australians are on the move to Perth, from there they will sail to Sumatra. One core is already in half of the way.
Remarks: I am really disappointed to myself for Malaysia campaign. I played it really stupid. I hope I will be able to move Australians in secret.
Science and Diplomacy: USA invested in Production tech 3 and logistics 3.

[Jazon]

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[Jazon]

Turn 55 June 10, 1943
US&Pacific: Regrouping forces. USA bought another submarine. Holland Sub is still stuck around Guam. I need to remove marines from Nauru.
China: South Front - HQ continue its retreat. Army close to Chengdu was destroyed. Engineers fled from Chengdu by rail to Kunming. UK Corps moved into Kunming, it will hold defense there. In North one Chinese Army was destroyed, and one was deployed. Japanese are getting ready for assault Xian.

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Turn 55 June 10 1943 North China.png (1.08 MiB) Viewed 673 times

India/Burma: Japanese destroyed one of Stillwell’s Armies! British Army went immediately to cover the gap. I tried to bomb Rangoon, but just got big losses from Japanese Fighters. British empire bought corps.

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Other theaters: Australian corps landed at Sumatra and went one hex west, to hold movement around port from Petisch’s eyes. HQ and Army are on their way to join them. British Commando retreat to beach near Kuala Lumpur. If by any chance it will survive, it will try to escape by amphibious transport.

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Remarks: This turn USA got Naval Weaponry 2. After upgrades, US NAVY will begin blockade of Guadalcanal.
Science and Diplomacy: USA invested another chit(now its 2) on Advanced tanks 2.

[Jazon]

Turn 57, June 30 1943
US&Pacific: USA got Naval Weaponry 2 so they are fully busy with rearming whole navy. USA also bought rocket artillery unit.
China: In south Japanese destroyed Chinese corps at the gates of Kunming. Southern HQ continue it withdrawal to Xikang. In the north, epic battle took place. I kid you not, six(!) Japanese Armies supported by artillery assaulted Yan’an. Red Army stood ground and even inflict some casualties on the attackers. I saved points for that, so it was fully reinforced. Problem is all those Jap armies are now motorized and move faster then Chinese units. But its good. It means, he did not spend this money on navy, motorizing an army costs a lot.

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India/Burma: Japanese destroyed one British Army... I really wait for infantry weapons...I withdrew, restored the line. I turn back Commandos from Kunming. Japanese armies with artillery probably will take Kunming anyway. I re-bought army for UK.

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Other theaters: I screw up big time. Out of nowhere, Japanese paratroopers landed in Medan, cutting off Australian corps and commandos from port. Also together with Jap aircraft Carrier they destroyed „Warspite” battleship in port. In Malaysia, British Commando was eliminated by Japanese tanks. Australian HQ and an Army were redirected to Calcutta as situation unfolded. So no new front for Australians. At least for now. They might be needed in Burma anyway, as Japanese may move their troops from China.

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Remarks: 日鬼！Also I spotted fortifications been dug around Batavia.
Science and Diplomacy: USA invested in Industrial Technology. I need to cover my mistakes with the sheer numbers.

[Jazon]

Turn 59, July 20 1943
US&Pacific: Rearming at full swing. Next step will be taking Guadalcanal by hunger. I will bomb flat the port, the town, the airfield. Everything! I increased financing for Australia for a while, since they need to support the British. One small success, Japanese transport carrying garrison run itno US sub and sunk on the spot. I bet Petisch is cursing my subs. I am waiting for two more subs to deploy later this year. What is interesting he used aircraft carrier to chase my sub.
China: British core in Kunming was easily destroyed. Japanese went on rampage and also destroyed Chinese Engineers who were behind Kunming. Those motorized Japanese armies are really dangerous. Commandos are running back to Wanting. We will if Japs are going to pursuit. I guess they won’t be so tough without good supply. In the north Japanese too Yanan, after bloody fight. Chinese counterattacked, just to use the occasion. But I got no illusions, that I can only delay them. Ma Bufeng Cavalry division was destroyed when it was doing raid to Nanjing. Republic of china finally invented Infantry weapons 2, so I upgraded what I could.

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India/Burma: Australians came to Chittagong to help restore the line. By September 2 British Armies and a Paratroop will also arrive.
Other theaters: On Sumatra, I swapped garrison with commandos, and loaded them into amphibious transport. They have only 4 points and I hole they will be able to get out of this mess. British Cruiser and Australian destroyer are assisting it. Additional Australian troops are on their way to Calcutta.
Remarks: It’s time to put some pressure on Petisch, he is having it too easy!
Science and Diplomacy: USA invested second chit in Amphibious Warfare (current level 2).

[Jazon]

Turn 61 August 9, 1943
US&Pacific: Almost all ships were upgraded. Battleships concentrate to make a strong blow against Guadalcanal. Air recon confirms that on the Island there are two Marines and one AA unit.
China: Japanese stopped to reinforce their troops in the north. Chinese reinforced and rearm to Inf Wpns 2 what they could.

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India/Burma: Japanese motorized Armies chased those poor commandos, and destroyed it. (Two armies, two hits was enough!) Australians came in numbers to Calcutta and Chittagong. I got two artillery units, and wait for Army units and upgrade for Inf Weapons both for UK and Australia. I wonder how will Japanese fight when they will meet equals!

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Other theaters: Damn Japanese Naval planes sunk those Chindits who tried to save their lives. They also sunk British Cruiser... Kanga Force went to North Australia. I could use them to make micro landing, to make diversion later.
Remarks: UK got industrial tech, and together with 39 MPP’s from Australia its starting to grow it’s forces, no matter the losses.
Science and Diplomacy: British Empire invested in Armored Warfare and Advanced tanks. Yes, I know it’s late for that.

[Jazon]

Turn 63, August 29 1943
US&Pacific: Next turn great attack on Guadalcanal begins. Japanese must be pissed off about my sub, because they finally chased and surrounded one of them. I spot his carriers around Philippines.

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China: Japanese destroyed one core in the North. Chinese Special Forces made small counter-attack.

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India/Burma: I fired both my artillery units on Burma Corps, and Attacked with Australian Army but inflicted only small damage. In north, I deployed Two British armies around Ledo and Imphal, as well as paratroopers. I also moved there British HQ. There will be coast sector held by the Australians and Burma inland sector hold by the British. Japanese two Armies are marching across Yunnan to Wanting. That’s a mistake, he won’t be able to get out his armies fast from there. Good.

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Other theaters: Nothing, Australian corps is slowly dying from starvation cut off on Sumatra. Australia bought additional core.
Remarks: I have big hopes about my crushing invasion on Guadalcanal.
Science and Diplomacy: British invested second chit to advanced tanks 2.

[Jazon]

Turn 65, September 18, 1943
US&Pacific: In Japanese turn, a PT boat was sunk at Banda Sea, by destroyers which chased my submarine previously. I was a bit careless with it.
US forces landed on Guadalcanal. Port and airfield were destroyed, and Island was blocked. Japanese AA unit was destroyed by marines and aircraft from the carriers. Unit defending airfield was depleted by half. I wonder how much will it take to take Kurkum. USA bought Heavy Tanks and Mechanized Infantry. At the end of the turn USA finally researched: AA 2, Inf Wpns 2 and Advanced tanks 2!

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China: Japanese took Xian, and destroyed its defenders - an army unit. They also destroyed Communist China HQ. One of Chinese corps recreated itself in...Urumqi. Well OK, it will stay there and I will move light tanks which stationed there since 1942. Chinese Special Forces counterattacked. New Corps was deployed north to Lanzhou with mission to cover Ningxia direction.

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India/Burma: Australian Army again attacked Burma troops. Allied troops in Mandalay started withdraw, facing possible encirclement. Wanting was taken by Japanese Army. British troops deploy to cover northern sector, near Ledo.

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Other theaters: None
Remarks: I spotted one carrier and three destroyers in Banda sea, and one carrier in Kuchung, Borneo.
Science and Diplomacy: USSR invested in Advanced tanks 3. UK invested in advanced fighters 3.

[Jazon]

Turn 67, October 8, 1943

Strange, I got no notes from this turn... only two screenshots:

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[Jazon]

Turn 69, October 28 1943
US&Pacific: Japanese marines ferociously holds on in Kumkum. I needed to make several unfavorable attacks in order to decrease its entrenchment. I hope it will fall in upcoming turns. Additional reinforcements are coming from America, including Rocket Artillery and tanks, it should make breaching Japanese lines more easy. US NAVY battleships attacked ports in Rabaul, Port Moresby and nearby settlements. I want to starve out the Japs over there before I invade. USA bought two medium bombers.

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China: Japanese eliminated Chinese corps at Yulin, Chinese Communists surrendered, its artillery joined Nationalists. Japanese took out another Chinese Army on their way to Lanzhou. Chinese made counterattacks.

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India/Burma: Japanese launched strong attacks. British corps in Mandalay was annihilated. Stillwell HQ was attacked and barely survived. There is no possibility to save it...it could not move more then 1 hex. British and Australians made small counterattacks supported by artillery. British empire deployed reinforcements, and bough an army. Next step I will need additional HQ and better air cover, maybe AA unit for now, to protect from Japanese aircraft. RAF fighters are obsolete comparing to Japanese escorts. Oh, and I forgot...Japanese maritime bombers heavily damaged UK’s carrier in the port. It limped away for Bombay.

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Other theaters: Situation in Burma is dire, I loaded Kanga Forces on the transport and moved them to India. Australia invented Infantry weapons 2.
Remarks: Although it doesn’t look good in Burma, it is good actually from strategic point of view. Japanese are wasting resources in campaign they can’t win. (In my opinion). As I see from Kumkum example, before I invade a place with strong Jap defenders, I should starve it for some time. I will proceed like that with Port Moresby and Rabaul. Also I am in strong need of de-entrenchment units such as artillery and medium bombers.
Science and Diplomacy: None.

[Jazon]

Turn 71, November 17 1943
I forgot to make screenshots this turn!
US&Pacific: Guadalcanal was taken, Kumkum has fallen under waves of Marines attacking the town. All those troops need now some time to reinforce and upgrade for Inf Wpns 2. It will take a while, I also need to reinforce battleships, they have taken some damage after another round on attacking ports and settlements in Rangoon, Port Moresby and Buna. For next landing new tank unit and rocket artillery ar on their way from US. Also I guess Japanese troops will have supply issues after all this devastating bombardments.
China: In the north, special forces and corps were destroyed by Japanese Imperialists, and remaining forces are on withdraw to Lanzhou. I don’t have illusions that Lanzhou will stand. Light tanks are coming from Urumqi.
India/Burma: Japanese are continuing their offensive. They finished off Stillwell HQ(I knew it) but were also able to destroy one British Army, because the have air superiority in the theatre. RAF fighters got huge losses and couldn’t protect the troops. I just reinforced it by 8 points, but that’s not economical. I also move Australian AA by rail from Chittagong to assist the British.
I immediately put in transport McArthur from Australia and sent him on his way to India. When he will arrive I will also move there two fighter squadrons. US immediately bought another HQ. Japs have too much good kill ratio in Burma now, considering their air power. Australia got Inf wpns2, but it’s troops are on the front line and cant get upgraded. The British still don’t have Inf Wpns 2. I need to act quick and solve this air superiority problem with Americans.
Other theaters: US and UK subs are raiding in the Yellow Sea.
Remarks: In current situation I can’t take Malaya, but that’s alright. Japanese are wasting their forces in Burma, gaining miles of...jungle. I should have clear New Guinea by spring, and from there have good position for further attack either on Philippines or Saipan or Truk etc.
Science and Diplomacy: USSR invested in Command&Control 1.