I made some clarifying remarks on the honor rules in the first post. Also removed the British Empire Activation Trigger for attacking Shanghai. Shanghai is a Chinese base and may be attacked by the Japanese without any problems.
Dateline Pearl Harbor:
DEPTH CHARGE SCANDAL ROCKS NAVY DEPARTMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have already pointed out the lack of readiness of the Navy to fight a war that was clearly 4 years in the making. But we have just learned that none of the US Navy's destroyers were configured for Anti-Submarine Warfare at the beginning of the War. In fact when the Battlefleet sortied their destroyer escorts had not yet had time to be retrofitted for ASW operations. There is talk of a Senate inquiry into this latest scandal.
The war heated up again today as Submarine R-7 reported a successful attack on a Jap Destroyer near Wake (This is the second successful attack by R-7 in two days).
Davao has come under heavy naval bombardment from cruisers and battleships from the Imperial Navy.
And in a surprise move that Navy planners did not think would come this early in the war. Japanese ground forces have landed on Canton Island. This critical island lies astride the convoy routes to Australia and our possessions in the South Pacific. The issue is still in doubt, but there are only a handful of subs operating in the area.
The Japanese secured the Manchurian town of Changchung as they increase their military dominance of Manchuria.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/12/26
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ASW attack at 40,60
Japanese Ships
DD Sugi
DD Sakaki
DD Katsura
DD Kashiwa
Allied Ships
SS S-30
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Yakaze, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Yamakaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Nadakaze
DD No.5
Allied Ships
SS R-7
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Naval bombardment of Davao, at 41,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Momi
DD Maki, Shell hits 1
DD Keyaki
CA Yakumo
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 2
CA Asama
CA Iwate
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
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Naval bombardment of Davao, at 41,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BC Akagi
BC Amagi
BB Kaga
BB Tosa, Shell hits 1
Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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ASW attack near Batan Island at 47,47
Japanese Ships
DD Tanikaze
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-38, hits 4
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Coastal Guns at Canton Island, 98,99, firing at TF 45
TF 45 troops unloading over beach at Canton Island, 98,99
43 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AP Kotobuki Maru #3, Shell hits 1
AP Kaito Maru
Japanese ground losses:
237 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Coastal Guns at Canton Island, 98,99, firing at TF 45
TF 45 troops unloading over beach at Canton Island, 98,99
36 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
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ASW attack at 48,46
Japanese Ships
DD Tanikaze
DD Hamakaze
BB Mikasa
Allied Ships
SS S-40
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Day Air attack on TF, near San Marcelino at 43,50
Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-4 x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
CL Yuru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Lingayen at 44,50
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF1 x 4
Mitsubishi 1MF2 x 1
Allied aircraft
Douglas DT-2 x 3
de Havilland DH-4 x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Douglas DT-2: 1 damaged
de Havilland DH-4: 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
BB Okinoshima
BB Fuji
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Douglas DT-2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Lingayen at 44,50
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF1 x 4
Mitsubishi 1MF2 x 1
Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-4 x 2
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
CL Yahagi, Bomb hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 5000 feet
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Ground combat at Canton Island
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1800 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 1928 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
253 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 23894 troops, 195 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 19406 troops, 133 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Changchung
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Changchung base !!!
Terrible Swift Sword in the Pacific (ENDED)
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Dateline Manila:
The war has heated up in the Philippines as the first units of the Japanese Army have advanced from their bases at San Marcenlino and Lingayen and engaged the defenders at Clark Field. Both sides exchanged artillery fire and minor skirmishing.
Japanese forces continue their advance on Manila routing the defenders of Naga that had fallen back towards the city.
The Manchurian town of Mutanchiang fell today.
The Minesweeper Tanager was torpedoed near Midway in an ominous sign that Jap subs have moved into Central Pacific.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/13/26
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Night Time Surface Combat at 36,55
Japanese Ships
CV Hosho
CV Shokaku
DD No. 19
DD No.3
DD No.13
Allied Ships
DD Peary, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
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Naval bombardment of Davao, at 41,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Tokiwa
CA Iwate
CA Yakumo
DD Momi
DD Maki
DD Keyaki
CA Asama
BC Akagi
BC Amagi
BB Kaga
BB Tosa
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
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TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Dadjangas, 41,62
Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
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TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Dadjangas, 41,62
Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported
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TF 5 encounters mine field at Canton (43,41)
Japanese Ships
DD Ashi
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Sub attack at 96,62
Japanese Ships
SS UB-125 (O6)
Allied Ships
MSW Tanager, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Tern
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ASW attack at 96,62
Japanese Ships
SS UB-125 (O6), hits 1
Allied Ships
MSW Pelican
MSW Turkey
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Ground combat at 43,53
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 24801 troops, 288 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 1241 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 109 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 33024 troops, 309 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 19409 troops, 134 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Mutanchiang
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2400 troops, 0 guns, 120 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 38 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mutanchiang base !!!
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 17215 troops, 132 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 33024 troops, 309 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
586 casualties reported
Guns lost 12
The war has heated up in the Philippines as the first units of the Japanese Army have advanced from their bases at San Marcenlino and Lingayen and engaged the defenders at Clark Field. Both sides exchanged artillery fire and minor skirmishing.
Japanese forces continue their advance on Manila routing the defenders of Naga that had fallen back towards the city.
The Manchurian town of Mutanchiang fell today.
The Minesweeper Tanager was torpedoed near Midway in an ominous sign that Jap subs have moved into Central Pacific.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/13/26
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Night Time Surface Combat at 36,55
Japanese Ships
CV Hosho
CV Shokaku
DD No. 19
DD No.3
DD No.13
Allied Ships
DD Peary, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
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Naval bombardment of Davao, at 41,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Tokiwa
CA Iwate
CA Yakumo
DD Momi
DD Maki
DD Keyaki
CA Asama
BC Akagi
BC Amagi
BB Kaga
BB Tosa
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
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TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Dadjangas, 41,62
Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
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TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Dadjangas, 41,62
Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported
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TF 5 encounters mine field at Canton (43,41)
Japanese Ships
DD Ashi
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Sub attack at 96,62
Japanese Ships
SS UB-125 (O6)
Allied Ships
MSW Tanager, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Tern
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ASW attack at 96,62
Japanese Ships
SS UB-125 (O6), hits 1
Allied Ships
MSW Pelican
MSW Turkey
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Ground combat at 43,53
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 24801 troops, 288 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 1241 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 109 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 33024 troops, 309 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 19409 troops, 134 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Mutanchiang
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2400 troops, 0 guns, 120 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 38 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mutanchiang base !!!
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 17215 troops, 132 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 33024 troops, 309 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
586 casualties reported
Guns lost 12
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Dateline Pearl Harbor:
DEPTH CHARGE SCANDAL GROWS!!!!
The brewing controversy over the lack of preparation to escort convoys and fight off the submarine menance grows today. Two Bird class minesweepers, the only vessels currently capable of prosecuting attacks against submarines were sunk today near Midway. Yesterday a third minesweeper was heavily damaged by a sub and in all probability will not make port.
With the effectiveness of the UBoat during the Great War, one wonders why the US Navy has not invested more in developing their anti-submarine technology. Why none of the destroyers in the fleet were equiped with depth charges? These questions will be brought before a full Senate inquiry.
Meanwhile on Mindanao the town of Dadanjas fell and there was heavy fighting at Clark. Initial indications is that our gunnery is much more effective than the Japs and inflicted heavy casaulties on them.
The British Empire made a statement that convoy K-102 has entered into the War zone and is 5 or 6 days out from Hong Kong. They are warning off all combatants. The convoy is carrying reinforcements and supplies to Hong Kong. It is one of two convoys that will reinforce the Crown Colony.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/14/26
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TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Dadjangas, 41,62
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
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ASW attack at 42,49
Allied Ships
SS S-35
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TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Dadjangas, 41,62
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 44
Allied Ships
MSW Turkey, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Pelican
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 44
Allied Ships
MSW Pelican, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF, near San Marcelino at 43,50
Allied aircraft
Douglas DT-2 x 4
Allied aircraft losses
Douglas DT-2: 2 destroyed
Japanese Ships
DD No.11
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Douglas DT-2 bombing at 5000 feet
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Ground combat at Dadjangas
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 991 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 32 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Dadjangas base !!!
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 32196 troops, 289 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 19458 troops, 135 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 17104 troops, 131 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 32196 troops, 289 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
294 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
DEPTH CHARGE SCANDAL GROWS!!!!
The brewing controversy over the lack of preparation to escort convoys and fight off the submarine menance grows today. Two Bird class minesweepers, the only vessels currently capable of prosecuting attacks against submarines were sunk today near Midway. Yesterday a third minesweeper was heavily damaged by a sub and in all probability will not make port.
With the effectiveness of the UBoat during the Great War, one wonders why the US Navy has not invested more in developing their anti-submarine technology. Why none of the destroyers in the fleet were equiped with depth charges? These questions will be brought before a full Senate inquiry.
Meanwhile on Mindanao the town of Dadanjas fell and there was heavy fighting at Clark. Initial indications is that our gunnery is much more effective than the Japs and inflicted heavy casaulties on them.
The British Empire made a statement that convoy K-102 has entered into the War zone and is 5 or 6 days out from Hong Kong. They are warning off all combatants. The convoy is carrying reinforcements and supplies to Hong Kong. It is one of two convoys that will reinforce the Crown Colony.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/14/26
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TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Dadjangas, 41,62
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
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ASW attack at 42,49
Allied Ships
SS S-35
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TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Dadjangas, 41,62
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 44
Allied Ships
MSW Turkey, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Pelican
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 44
Allied Ships
MSW Pelican, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF, near San Marcelino at 43,50
Allied aircraft
Douglas DT-2 x 4
Allied aircraft losses
Douglas DT-2: 2 destroyed
Japanese Ships
DD No.11
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Douglas DT-2 bombing at 5000 feet
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Ground combat at Dadjangas
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 991 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 32 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Dadjangas base !!!
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 32196 troops, 289 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 19458 troops, 135 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 17104 troops, 131 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 32196 troops, 289 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
294 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
RE: 14 June 1926
Initial indications is that our gunnery is much more effective than the Japs and inflicted heavy casaulties on them.
Actually you keep fighting mostly cavalry units. They are soft.
Who knows may be horses are also included in combat report [:D]
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Dateline Manila:
The tempo of operations has really slowed down. Admiral Carpender and his TF have been operating from Indo-China but have not been able to engage the enemy for the past several days. Admiral Carpender stated that the utmost priority is to preserve his task force as a deterent in the South China Sea. So he needs to pick his battles carefully. Already he has lost 7 destroyers with 2 cruisers and 2 destroyers heavily damaged and undergoing lengthy repairs.
The bombardments at Davao continue, obviously in preparation for some sort of landing.
US Submarines operating in the Wake Island vicinity report spotting seaplanes patrolling the area. This indicates that some heavy units have moved into the area.
There have been numerous sightings of Japanese subs between Midway to Pearl, obviously an advance screen. They have sunk 3 Minesweepers in the past 3 days. Putting into question the US Navy's prewar ASW doctrine and readiness. Senate inquiries into the scandal are scheduled to begin next week.
The battle for Clark rages on. So far it has been an artillery duel and the US is inflicting far more casualties on the enemy. Apparently the Japanese Heavy infantry has not yet moved up and we are engaging cavalry forces at Clark. If this is so, then where is the heavy infantry and artillery? It also appears that Japanese forces have advanced to the outskirts of Manila.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/15/26
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ASW attack at 48,46
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze
DD Tanikaze
DD No. 8
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-40, hits 2
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ASW attack at 47,44
Japanese Ships
DD Hishi
DD Warabi
DD Ashi
DD No.1
Allied Ships
SS S-39
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Yamakaze
DD Shimakaze
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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ASW attack at 97,63
Japanese Ships
SS No. 57
Allied Ships
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Tern
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ASW attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Yamakaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Nadakaze
DD No.5
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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Naval bombardment of Davao, at 41,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Tokiwa
CA Iwate
CA Yakumo
DD Momi
DD Maki
DD Keyaki
CA Asama
BC Akagi
BC Amagi
BB Kaga
BB Tosa, Shell hits 1
Allied ground losses:
78 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1
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ASW attack at 97,63
Japanese Ships
SS No. 57
Allied Ships
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Tern
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Minazuki
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 31865 troops, 283 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 20454 troops, 139 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 17183 troops, 135 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 31865 troops, 283 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
421 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
The tempo of operations has really slowed down. Admiral Carpender and his TF have been operating from Indo-China but have not been able to engage the enemy for the past several days. Admiral Carpender stated that the utmost priority is to preserve his task force as a deterent in the South China Sea. So he needs to pick his battles carefully. Already he has lost 7 destroyers with 2 cruisers and 2 destroyers heavily damaged and undergoing lengthy repairs.
The bombardments at Davao continue, obviously in preparation for some sort of landing.
US Submarines operating in the Wake Island vicinity report spotting seaplanes patrolling the area. This indicates that some heavy units have moved into the area.
There have been numerous sightings of Japanese subs between Midway to Pearl, obviously an advance screen. They have sunk 3 Minesweepers in the past 3 days. Putting into question the US Navy's prewar ASW doctrine and readiness. Senate inquiries into the scandal are scheduled to begin next week.
The battle for Clark rages on. So far it has been an artillery duel and the US is inflicting far more casualties on the enemy. Apparently the Japanese Heavy infantry has not yet moved up and we are engaging cavalry forces at Clark. If this is so, then where is the heavy infantry and artillery? It also appears that Japanese forces have advanced to the outskirts of Manila.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/15/26
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ASW attack at 48,46
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze
DD Tanikaze
DD No. 8
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-40, hits 2
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ASW attack at 47,44
Japanese Ships
DD Hishi
DD Warabi
DD Ashi
DD No.1
Allied Ships
SS S-39
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Yamakaze
DD Shimakaze
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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ASW attack at 97,63
Japanese Ships
SS No. 57
Allied Ships
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Tern
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ASW attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Yamakaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Nadakaze
DD No.5
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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Naval bombardment of Davao, at 41,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Tokiwa
CA Iwate
CA Yakumo
DD Momi
DD Maki
DD Keyaki
CA Asama
BC Akagi
BC Amagi
BB Kaga
BB Tosa, Shell hits 1
Allied ground losses:
78 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1
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ASW attack at 97,63
Japanese Ships
SS No. 57
Allied Ships
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Tern
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Minazuki
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 31865 troops, 283 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 20454 troops, 139 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 17183 troops, 135 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 31865 troops, 283 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
421 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
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Dateline San Francisco:
DEPTH CHARGE SCANDAL GROWS ADMIRAL RESIGNS!!!!!!!!!
The growing scandal reached new heights today as it was announced that the Battleship California was torpedoed by a Jap sub West of Pearl Harbor. Admiral Green, in charge of the Navy's ASW Dept has resigned in disgrace. It was his policy to not keep the Navy's Destroyers equiped with depth charges and other ASW gear during peacetime. This was a "cost-saving" measure which has proven to be a mistake. So far 3 minesweepers have been sunk and the Battleship California heavily damaged.
The quick pace of advance and early fall of Wake Island forced Battlefleet to sortie to protect Pearl Harbor, but without many of the destroyers that would escrort and provide ASW coverage.
Scouting subs have every indication of an enemy buildup occuring at Wake Island. This could be the precursor to a major fleet action at Midway or perhaps at Pearl Harbor itself.
Meanwhile in Manchuria the Japanese Armored Car Squadrons continue their advance. The towns of Arshaan, Mishan, and Harbin fell today. Armed forces from the Republic of China are gathering near Peking to mount an offensive.
In the Philippines Japanese forces bombarded Manila with little effect, while a major attack was launched at Clark Airfield. The Japanese forces were thrown back with heavy casualties.
In other news the British Empire announced today that it would be moving the 23rd Indian Division to Hong Kong to reinforce the garrison there. The convoy will be leaving from India within the week.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/16/26
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ASW attack at 45,48
Japanese Ships
DD Kawakaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD No. 28
Allied Ships
SS S-33
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ASW attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 69
Allied Ships
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Tern
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Sub attack at 108,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
BB California, Torpedo hits 1
DD Percival
DD Mervine
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 69
Allied Ships
MSW Eider
MSW Thrush
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
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ASW attack near Batan Island at 47,47
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze
DD Tanikaze
DD No. 8
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-38
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 33180 troops, 273 guns, 69 vehicles
Defending force 19684 troops, 137 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 4)
Japanese ground losses:
1744 casualties reported
Guns lost 41
Allied ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 13121 troops, 151 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25083 troops, 134 guns, 0 vehicles
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Ground combat at Arshaan
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 580 troops, 0 guns, 29 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Arshaan base !!!
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Ground combat at Mishan
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mishan base !!!
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Ground combat at Harbin
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 30 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Harbin base !!!
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 17026 troops, 125 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 30620 troops, 215 guns, 68 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
139 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 2
DEPTH CHARGE SCANDAL GROWS ADMIRAL RESIGNS!!!!!!!!!
The growing scandal reached new heights today as it was announced that the Battleship California was torpedoed by a Jap sub West of Pearl Harbor. Admiral Green, in charge of the Navy's ASW Dept has resigned in disgrace. It was his policy to not keep the Navy's Destroyers equiped with depth charges and other ASW gear during peacetime. This was a "cost-saving" measure which has proven to be a mistake. So far 3 minesweepers have been sunk and the Battleship California heavily damaged.
The quick pace of advance and early fall of Wake Island forced Battlefleet to sortie to protect Pearl Harbor, but without many of the destroyers that would escrort and provide ASW coverage.
Scouting subs have every indication of an enemy buildup occuring at Wake Island. This could be the precursor to a major fleet action at Midway or perhaps at Pearl Harbor itself.
Meanwhile in Manchuria the Japanese Armored Car Squadrons continue their advance. The towns of Arshaan, Mishan, and Harbin fell today. Armed forces from the Republic of China are gathering near Peking to mount an offensive.
In the Philippines Japanese forces bombarded Manila with little effect, while a major attack was launched at Clark Airfield. The Japanese forces were thrown back with heavy casualties.
In other news the British Empire announced today that it would be moving the 23rd Indian Division to Hong Kong to reinforce the garrison there. The convoy will be leaving from India within the week.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/16/26
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ASW attack at 45,48
Japanese Ships
DD Kawakaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD No. 28
Allied Ships
SS S-33
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ASW attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 69
Allied Ships
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Tern
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Sub attack at 108,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
BB California, Torpedo hits 1
DD Percival
DD Mervine
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 69
Allied Ships
MSW Eider
MSW Thrush
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
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ASW attack near Batan Island at 47,47
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze
DD Tanikaze
DD No. 8
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-38
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 33180 troops, 273 guns, 69 vehicles
Defending force 19684 troops, 137 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 4)
Japanese ground losses:
1744 casualties reported
Guns lost 41
Allied ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 13121 troops, 151 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25083 troops, 134 guns, 0 vehicles
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Ground combat at Arshaan
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 580 troops, 0 guns, 29 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Arshaan base !!!
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Ground combat at Mishan
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mishan base !!!
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Ground combat at Harbin
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 30 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Harbin base !!!
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 17026 troops, 125 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 30620 troops, 215 guns, 68 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
139 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 2
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17 June 1926
Dateline Pearl Harbor:
MAJOR SEA ACTION WAKE - WAKE ISLAND REVENGED!!!
Navy officials today informed the public that Battlecruiser Division 1 with accompanying cruisers and destroyers made a night sortie into Wake Island. The Division commanded by Capt Hynes of the Saratoga was going to attack the base and determine if major naval units were present. The mission to bombard Wake was aborted when Capt Hynes encountered a light cruiser squadron with 3 light cruisers and 3 destroyers. On the run in, the Cincinnati was torpedoed, but still able to participate in the battle. 2 of the 3 destroyers were sunk and 2 of the 3 light cruisers heavily damaged with numerous gun hits and at least 1 torpedo hit each. The USS Hazelwood was sunk, but otherwise the US forces had minimal damage.
A Jap Battlecruiser Division bombarded Camranh Bay sinking several patrol boats and inflicting damage on the port facilities.
Heavy fighting continued at Clark Field, but US and Philippino forces repulsed the attacks causing significant casualties to the enemy.
The expected landing at Davao took place and the Philippine Division was able to repulse the initial attack. They are heavily outnumbered and not expected to last long.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/17/26
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
SS No. 33
Allied Ships
CL Cincinnati, Torpedo hits 1
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ASW attack at 105,65
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 69
Allied Ships
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Tern
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
BC Kongo, Shell hits 1
BC Hiei
BC Kirishima
BC Haruna
DD No.1
DD Ashi
DD Warabi
DD Hishi
Allied Ships
PG Elcano
PG Romblon, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PG Bobol, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PG Cebu, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
PG Jolo, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PG Marie Duque
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
CL Chitose
CL Tone, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CL Tsushima, Shell hits 6
DD Umi, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
DD Minazuki
DD Kikuzuki, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC Saratoga
CL Omaha
CL Cincinnati
DD Hazelwood, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Williams, Shell hits 1
DD Talbot
DD Lamberton
DD Montgomery
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
CL Chitose, Shell hits 4
CL Tone, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tsushima, Shell hits 1
DD Minazuki
DD Kikuzuki, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
BC Lexington, Shell hits 1
BC Saratoga
CL Omaha, Shell hits 1
CL Cincinnati, Shell hits 3
DD Hazelwood, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
DD Williams
DD Talbot, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Lamberton
DD Montgomery
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
CL Chitose, Shell hits 2
CL Tone, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tsushima, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Minazuki
Allied Ships
BC Lexington, Shell hits 2
BC Saratoga, Shell hits 1
CL Omaha
CL Cincinnati
DD Hazelwood, on fire, heavy damage
DD Williams
DD Talbot, on fire
DD Lamberton
DD Montgomery
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ASW attack at 45,48
Allied Ships
SS S-33
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Naval bombardment of Camranh Bay, at 34,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Hishi
DD Warabi
DD Ashi
DD No.1
BC Haruna
BC Kirishima
BC Hiei
BC Kongo
Allied Ships
CL Albany, Shell hits 1
Allied ground losses:
118 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Port hits 1
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Naval bombardment of Davao, at 41,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Tokiwa
CA Iwate
CA Yakumo
DD Momi, Shell hits 6
DD Maki
DD Keyaki
CA Asama
BC Akagi
BC Amagi
BB Kaga
BB Tosa
Allied ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 1
Port hits 3
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ASW attack at 105,65
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
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ASW attack at 108,68
Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7)
Allied Ships
DD Selfridge
MSW Pigeon
MSW Brant
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Sanderling
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Day Air attack on TF, near Naga at 44,54
Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-4 x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AP Seattle Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
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Sub attack near Batan Island at 47,47
Japanese Ships
DD Minekaze
DD Okikaze
DD Tanikaze
DD No. 8
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-38
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ASW attack at 108,68
Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7)
Allied Ships
DD Selfridge
MSW Pigeon
MSW Brant
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Sanderling
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 69
Allied Ships
MSW Tern, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 24893 troops, 292 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25195 troops, 135 guns, 0 vehicles
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Ground combat at Davao
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 21219 troops, 282 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 7071 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Japanese ground losses:
863 casualties reported
Guns lost 27
Allied ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 50376 troops, 338 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 19628 troops, 129 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 4)
Japanese ground losses:
1386 casualties reported
Guns lost 35
Allied ground losses:
346 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
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Ground combat at Chiamussu
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Chiamussu base !!!
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11561 troops, 127 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 24893 troops, 292 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16687 troops, 112 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 50987 troops, 278 guns, 66 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
MAJOR SEA ACTION WAKE - WAKE ISLAND REVENGED!!!
Navy officials today informed the public that Battlecruiser Division 1 with accompanying cruisers and destroyers made a night sortie into Wake Island. The Division commanded by Capt Hynes of the Saratoga was going to attack the base and determine if major naval units were present. The mission to bombard Wake was aborted when Capt Hynes encountered a light cruiser squadron with 3 light cruisers and 3 destroyers. On the run in, the Cincinnati was torpedoed, but still able to participate in the battle. 2 of the 3 destroyers were sunk and 2 of the 3 light cruisers heavily damaged with numerous gun hits and at least 1 torpedo hit each. The USS Hazelwood was sunk, but otherwise the US forces had minimal damage.
A Jap Battlecruiser Division bombarded Camranh Bay sinking several patrol boats and inflicting damage on the port facilities.
Heavy fighting continued at Clark Field, but US and Philippino forces repulsed the attacks causing significant casualties to the enemy.
The expected landing at Davao took place and the Philippine Division was able to repulse the initial attack. They are heavily outnumbered and not expected to last long.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/17/26
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
SS No. 33
Allied Ships
CL Cincinnati, Torpedo hits 1
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ASW attack at 105,65
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 69
Allied Ships
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Tern
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
BC Kongo, Shell hits 1
BC Hiei
BC Kirishima
BC Haruna
DD No.1
DD Ashi
DD Warabi
DD Hishi
Allied Ships
PG Elcano
PG Romblon, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PG Bobol, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PG Cebu, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
PG Jolo, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PG Marie Duque
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
CL Chitose
CL Tone, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CL Tsushima, Shell hits 6
DD Umi, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
DD Minazuki
DD Kikuzuki, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC Saratoga
CL Omaha
CL Cincinnati
DD Hazelwood, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Williams, Shell hits 1
DD Talbot
DD Lamberton
DD Montgomery
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
CL Chitose, Shell hits 4
CL Tone, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tsushima, Shell hits 1
DD Minazuki
DD Kikuzuki, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
BC Lexington, Shell hits 1
BC Saratoga
CL Omaha, Shell hits 1
CL Cincinnati, Shell hits 3
DD Hazelwood, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
DD Williams
DD Talbot, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Lamberton
DD Montgomery
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
CL Chitose, Shell hits 2
CL Tone, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tsushima, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Minazuki
Allied Ships
BC Lexington, Shell hits 2
BC Saratoga, Shell hits 1
CL Omaha
CL Cincinnati
DD Hazelwood, on fire, heavy damage
DD Williams
DD Talbot, on fire
DD Lamberton
DD Montgomery
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ASW attack at 45,48
Allied Ships
SS S-33
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Naval bombardment of Camranh Bay, at 34,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Hishi
DD Warabi
DD Ashi
DD No.1
BC Haruna
BC Kirishima
BC Hiei
BC Kongo
Allied Ships
CL Albany, Shell hits 1
Allied ground losses:
118 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Port hits 1
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Naval bombardment of Davao, at 41,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Tokiwa
CA Iwate
CA Yakumo
DD Momi, Shell hits 6
DD Maki
DD Keyaki
CA Asama
BC Akagi
BC Amagi
BB Kaga
BB Tosa
Allied ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 1
Port hits 3
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ASW attack at 105,65
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
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ASW attack at 108,68
Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7)
Allied Ships
DD Selfridge
MSW Pigeon
MSW Brant
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Sanderling
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Day Air attack on TF, near Naga at 44,54
Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-4 x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AP Seattle Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
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Sub attack near Batan Island at 47,47
Japanese Ships
DD Minekaze
DD Okikaze
DD Tanikaze
DD No. 8
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-38
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ASW attack at 108,68
Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7)
Allied Ships
DD Selfridge
MSW Pigeon
MSW Brant
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Sanderling
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 69
Allied Ships
MSW Tern, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 24893 troops, 292 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25195 troops, 135 guns, 0 vehicles
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Ground combat at Davao
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 21219 troops, 282 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 7071 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Japanese ground losses:
863 casualties reported
Guns lost 27
Allied ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 50376 troops, 338 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 19628 troops, 129 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 4)
Japanese ground losses:
1386 casualties reported
Guns lost 35
Allied ground losses:
346 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
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Ground combat at Chiamussu
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Chiamussu base !!!
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11561 troops, 127 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 24893 troops, 292 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16687 troops, 112 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 50987 troops, 278 guns, 66 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
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18 June 1926
Dateline San Francisco:
ANOTHER RESIGNATION AS DEPTH CHARGE SCANDAL GROWS!!!!
There has been another resignation as this scandal grows in proportion. Capt Tankerace[:D], head of the ASW Inspector Dept has submitted his resignation today. Apparently it was his recommendation to keep the Navy's destroyers disarmed during peacetime. It was thought that the Bird class Minesweepers would provide enough ASW coverage until destroyers could be upgraded with their ASW equipment. This premise has proven not to be the case. 4 Bird class Minesweepers have been sunk in as many days and another was torpedoed recently and may not make port.
In other news battles continue to rage in both Manila and Clark, but US and Philippino forces have held their positions throwing back the Jap suicide attacks.
The town of Davao on Mindanao fell yesterday and the Philippino and US forces have withdrawn to the countryside to fight a guerilla campaign.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/18/26
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ASW attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Aoi
DD Kusunoki
DD Kaede
DD Kiku
DD No.5
BB Yamashiro
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Umikaze, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Nadakaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Shimakaze
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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Naval bombardment of Davao, at 41,61
Japanese Ships
CA Tokiwa
CA Iwate
CA Yakumo
DD Maki
DD Keyaki
CA Asama
BC Akagi
BC Amagi
BB Kaga
BB Tosa
Allied ground losses:
151 casualties reported
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 3
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 2
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
CL Natori
CL Nagara
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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ASW attack at 45,48
Japanese Ships
DD Kiri
DD Matsu
DD Kaba
DD Tachibana
DD Sakura
Allied Ships
SS S-33, hits 1
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Sub attack near Batan Island at 47,47
Japanese Ships
DD Yanagi
DD Hinoki
Allied Ships
SS S-38, hits 1
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Day Air attack on TF at 45,48
Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-4 x 6
Allied aircraft losses
de Havilland DH-4: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Kaba
DD Kaki
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
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ASW attack near Batan Island at 47,47
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze
DD Tanikaze
DD No. 8
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-38
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Sub attack at 107,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 34
Allied Ships
MSW Sanderling, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Selfridge
MSW Pigeon
MSW Brant
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
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ASW attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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ASW attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Nadakaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Shimakaze
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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ASW attack near Batan Island at 47,47
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze
DD Tanikaze
DD No. 8
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-38, hits 3
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 63781 troops, 414 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 19346 troops, 119 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 4)
Japanese ground losses:
1648 casualties reported
Guns lost 39
Allied ground losses:
152 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 25031 troops, 294 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25215 troops, 135 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese ground losses:
1098 casualties reported
Guns lost 37
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Davao
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 34777 troops, 318 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 6761 troops, 46 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Davao base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
387 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11481 troops, 127 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 23627 troops, 242 guns, 0 vehicles
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16495 troops, 102 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 69105 troops, 353 guns, 68 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
ANOTHER RESIGNATION AS DEPTH CHARGE SCANDAL GROWS!!!!
There has been another resignation as this scandal grows in proportion. Capt Tankerace[:D], head of the ASW Inspector Dept has submitted his resignation today. Apparently it was his recommendation to keep the Navy's destroyers disarmed during peacetime. It was thought that the Bird class Minesweepers would provide enough ASW coverage until destroyers could be upgraded with their ASW equipment. This premise has proven not to be the case. 4 Bird class Minesweepers have been sunk in as many days and another was torpedoed recently and may not make port.
In other news battles continue to rage in both Manila and Clark, but US and Philippino forces have held their positions throwing back the Jap suicide attacks.
The town of Davao on Mindanao fell yesterday and the Philippino and US forces have withdrawn to the countryside to fight a guerilla campaign.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/18/26
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ASW attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Aoi
DD Kusunoki
DD Kaede
DD Kiku
DD No.5
BB Yamashiro
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Umikaze, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Nadakaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Shimakaze
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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Naval bombardment of Davao, at 41,61
Japanese Ships
CA Tokiwa
CA Iwate
CA Yakumo
DD Maki
DD Keyaki
CA Asama
BC Akagi
BC Amagi
BB Kaga
BB Tosa
Allied ground losses:
151 casualties reported
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 3
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 2
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
CL Natori
CL Nagara
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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ASW attack at 45,48
Japanese Ships
DD Kiri
DD Matsu
DD Kaba
DD Tachibana
DD Sakura
Allied Ships
SS S-33, hits 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Batan Island at 47,47
Japanese Ships
DD Yanagi
DD Hinoki
Allied Ships
SS S-38, hits 1
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Day Air attack on TF at 45,48
Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-4 x 6
Allied aircraft losses
de Havilland DH-4: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Kaba
DD Kaki
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
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ASW attack near Batan Island at 47,47
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze
DD Tanikaze
DD No. 8
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-38
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Sub attack at 107,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 34
Allied Ships
MSW Sanderling, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Selfridge
MSW Pigeon
MSW Brant
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
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ASW attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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ASW attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Nadakaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Shimakaze
Allied Ships
SS R-6
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ASW attack near Batan Island at 47,47
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze
DD Tanikaze
DD No. 8
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-38, hits 3
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 63781 troops, 414 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 19346 troops, 119 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 4)
Japanese ground losses:
1648 casualties reported
Guns lost 39
Allied ground losses:
152 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 25031 troops, 294 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25215 troops, 135 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese ground losses:
1098 casualties reported
Guns lost 37
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Davao
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 34777 troops, 318 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 6761 troops, 46 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Davao base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
387 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11481 troops, 127 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 23627 troops, 242 guns, 0 vehicles
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 16495 troops, 102 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 69105 troops, 353 guns, 68 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
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Mike Carroll
- Posts: 648
- Joined: Mon Oct 21, 2002 8:09 pm
19 June 1926
Dateline Manila:
MAJOR BATTLE CLARK!!!!
The Japs have been heavily reinforcing their attack on Clark. There are now 90,000+ Japanese assaulting the Allied forces in Clark. Today was the most intense day of battles and Japanse combat engineers actually managed to reduce the extensive fortifications at Clark. It is unclear how much longer the Allied forces can hold their positions.
War Plan Orange calls for US forces to fall back into the Bataan Peninsula, however there is considerable discussion about trying to hold Manila.
There continued to be sporadic fighting and artillery exchanges in the city of Manila.
The Cruiser Division of the Asiatic Fleet made a raid on Batan Island again today. They engaged 5 Jap destroyers on ASW duty, sinking 1 destroyer and heavily damaging another. There is considerable discussion on the future base for the Asiatic fleet. The Japanese have been making bombardment attacks on Indo-Chinese ports and their carriers are scouting the coastline. A Jap cruiser squadron caught up to and sank three US minesweepers near Saigon. Things are getting hot for the Asiatic fleet.
The US Army Air Corps launched a heavy air attack on Jap transports in the port of Naga. All three ships were set on fire. One wonders what the results could have been if we had a long range bomber that could carry bombs heavier than 100lbs.
Another Bird class minesweeper sank today, making it the 5th ship in as many days lost to Jap subs while conducting ASW operations. US navy officials have decided to change strategies and pull these vulnerable vessels from dedicated ASW operations and make them escorts only.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/19/26
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Kaede, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kusunoki
DD Aoi
DD Kiku
DD No.5
BB Yamashiro
Allied Ships
SS R-2
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Batan Island at 47,47
Japanese Ships
DD Hamakaze
DD Tanikaze, Shell hits 32, and is sunk
DD Minekaze
DD Okikaze
DD No. 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
CA Huron
DD Pillsbury
DD Truxton
DD Zane
DD Sicard
CA Dupleix
CA Desaix
CA Waldeck-Rousseau
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ASW attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Kusunoki
DD Aoi
DD Kiku
DD No.5
BB Settsu
Allied Ships
SS R-2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu
CL Kako
CL Jintsu
CL Naka
Allied Ships
SS R-2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 28,47
Japanese Ships
SS No. 43
Allied Ships
MSW Bittern
MSW Heron
MSW Finch
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Naga at 44,54
Allied aircraft
Martin T3M x 2
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AP Mikage Maru #20
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Martin T3M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Naga at 44,54
Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-4 x 6
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AP Shirashika Maru
AP Humburugu Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Naga at 44,54
Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-4 x 10
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AP Horaisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Shinai Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Humburugu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 28,47
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3 x 8
Mitsubishi B1M1 x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M1: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
MSW Bittern, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Finch
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi B1M1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Time Surface Combat at 28,47
Japanese Ships
CL Kitakami, Shell hits 1
CL Oi
CL Kiso
CL Yuru
CL Kinu
CL Abukama
DD No. 23
DD No. 25
Allied Ships
MSW Finch, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
MSW Heron, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
MSW Bittern, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Tade
DD Yomogi
Allied Ships
SS R-2, hits 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 93974 troops, 551 guns, 67 vehicles
Defending force 19125 troops, 107 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese ground losses:
561 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Allied ground losses:
780 casualties reported
Guns lost 23
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 23663 troops, 247 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25335 troops, 137 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11571 troops, 129 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 23651 troops, 244 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 12764 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 92161 troops, 509 guns, 67 vehicles
MAJOR BATTLE CLARK!!!!
The Japs have been heavily reinforcing their attack on Clark. There are now 90,000+ Japanese assaulting the Allied forces in Clark. Today was the most intense day of battles and Japanse combat engineers actually managed to reduce the extensive fortifications at Clark. It is unclear how much longer the Allied forces can hold their positions.
War Plan Orange calls for US forces to fall back into the Bataan Peninsula, however there is considerable discussion about trying to hold Manila.
There continued to be sporadic fighting and artillery exchanges in the city of Manila.
The Cruiser Division of the Asiatic Fleet made a raid on Batan Island again today. They engaged 5 Jap destroyers on ASW duty, sinking 1 destroyer and heavily damaging another. There is considerable discussion on the future base for the Asiatic fleet. The Japanese have been making bombardment attacks on Indo-Chinese ports and their carriers are scouting the coastline. A Jap cruiser squadron caught up to and sank three US minesweepers near Saigon. Things are getting hot for the Asiatic fleet.
The US Army Air Corps launched a heavy air attack on Jap transports in the port of Naga. All three ships were set on fire. One wonders what the results could have been if we had a long range bomber that could carry bombs heavier than 100lbs.
Another Bird class minesweeper sank today, making it the 5th ship in as many days lost to Jap subs while conducting ASW operations. US navy officials have decided to change strategies and pull these vulnerable vessels from dedicated ASW operations and make them escorts only.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/19/26
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Kaede, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kusunoki
DD Aoi
DD Kiku
DD No.5
BB Yamashiro
Allied Ships
SS R-2
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Batan Island at 47,47
Japanese Ships
DD Hamakaze
DD Tanikaze, Shell hits 32, and is sunk
DD Minekaze
DD Okikaze
DD No. 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
CA Huron
DD Pillsbury
DD Truxton
DD Zane
DD Sicard
CA Dupleix
CA Desaix
CA Waldeck-Rousseau
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Kusunoki
DD Aoi
DD Kiku
DD No.5
BB Settsu
Allied Ships
SS R-2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu
CL Kako
CL Jintsu
CL Naka
Allied Ships
SS R-2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 28,47
Japanese Ships
SS No. 43
Allied Ships
MSW Bittern
MSW Heron
MSW Finch
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Naga at 44,54
Allied aircraft
Martin T3M x 2
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AP Mikage Maru #20
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Martin T3M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Naga at 44,54
Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-4 x 6
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AP Shirashika Maru
AP Humburugu Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Naga at 44,54
Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-4 x 10
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AP Horaisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Shinai Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Humburugu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 4000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 28,47
Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3 x 8
Mitsubishi B1M1 x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M1: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
MSW Bittern, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Finch
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi B1M1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Time Surface Combat at 28,47
Japanese Ships
CL Kitakami, Shell hits 1
CL Oi
CL Kiso
CL Yuru
CL Kinu
CL Abukama
DD No. 23
DD No. 25
Allied Ships
MSW Finch, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
MSW Heron, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
MSW Bittern, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
DD Tade
DD Yomogi
Allied Ships
SS R-2, hits 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 93974 troops, 551 guns, 67 vehicles
Defending force 19125 troops, 107 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese ground losses:
561 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Allied ground losses:
780 casualties reported
Guns lost 23
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 23663 troops, 247 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25335 troops, 137 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11571 troops, 129 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 23651 troops, 244 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 12764 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 92161 troops, 509 guns, 67 vehicles
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Mike Carroll
- Posts: 648
- Joined: Mon Oct 21, 2002 8:09 pm
20 June 1926
Dateline Manila:
Japanese reinforcements continue to move into both Clark and Manila. Furious fighting occured in Clark today and the Allies were again able to throw back the Japs with heavy losses. However, our losses are starting to mount as well. The question comes to down to whether the Army should fall back on Bataan or Manila.
The Japs captured Tsitsihar another Manchurian town today. Some Republic of China forces have massed at Peking and some sort of counter-offensive is promised.
US forces on Canton Island have been in a stand-off with the Japanese forces on the West end of the island. But US subs patrolling in the area put a torpedo into a Jap transport and it appears that Japan is reinforcing their invasion.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/20/26
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Sub attack at 84,63
Japanese Ships
DD No.5
DD Nokaze
DD No.9
DD No. 27
Allied Ships
SS R-10, hits 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Canton Island at 98,99
Japanese Ships
AP Katsura Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS R-16
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 44, hits 1
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
DD Selfridge
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Hishi
DD Warabi
DD Ashi
DD No.1
BC Haruna
BC Kirishima
BC Hiei
BC Kongo
Allied ground losses:
256 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Port supply hits 1
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Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 61042 troops, 508 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 18003 troops, 81 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese ground losses:
809 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
Allied ground losses:
393 casualties reported
Guns lost 11
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 23645 troops, 246 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25580 troops, 138 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Tsitsihar
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tsitsihar base !!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11726 troops, 130 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 42774 troops, 356 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 12633 troops, 65 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 132019 troops, 816 guns, 68 vehicles
Japanese reinforcements continue to move into both Clark and Manila. Furious fighting occured in Clark today and the Allies were again able to throw back the Japs with heavy losses. However, our losses are starting to mount as well. The question comes to down to whether the Army should fall back on Bataan or Manila.
The Japs captured Tsitsihar another Manchurian town today. Some Republic of China forces have massed at Peking and some sort of counter-offensive is promised.
US forces on Canton Island have been in a stand-off with the Japanese forces on the West end of the island. But US subs patrolling in the area put a torpedo into a Jap transport and it appears that Japan is reinforcing their invasion.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/20/26
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Sub attack at 84,63
Japanese Ships
DD No.5
DD Nokaze
DD No.9
DD No. 27
Allied Ships
SS R-10, hits 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Canton Island at 98,99
Japanese Ships
AP Katsura Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS R-16
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 44, hits 1
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
DD Selfridge
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Naval bombardment of Saigon, at 31,46 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Hishi
DD Warabi
DD Ashi
DD No.1
BC Haruna
BC Kirishima
BC Hiei
BC Kongo
Allied ground losses:
256 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Port supply hits 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 61042 troops, 508 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 18003 troops, 81 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese ground losses:
809 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
Allied ground losses:
393 casualties reported
Guns lost 11
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 23645 troops, 246 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25580 troops, 138 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Tsitsihar
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tsitsihar base !!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11726 troops, 130 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 42774 troops, 356 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 12633 troops, 65 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 132019 troops, 816 guns, 68 vehicles
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Mike Carroll
- Posts: 648
- Joined: Mon Oct 21, 2002 8:09 pm
21 June 1926
Dateline Pearl Harbor:
JAP SUBS IN PEARL HARBOR REEK HAVOC!
The Japanese struck a blow at the very heart of the US Pacific Fleet by entering Pearl Harbor and laying a minefield and torpedoing several warships. The hapless USS McLanahan fresh off their ASW retrofit in Mare Island arrived at Pearl today; promptly struck a mine and then while limping into harbor was struck by 2 torpedoes. The destroyer suffered a magazine exposion and sank with all hands within 30 seconds. The cruiser Missoula was also struck by a torpedo and has had to be put in dry dock.
So far the Japanese sub force has sunk 6 minesweepers, several destroyers, and put torpedoes into 2 cruisers and a battleship. Clearly the navy has been caught flat-footed with their total lack of preparation to counter these threats. There is even talk in some circles of pulling the Battlefleet back to the West Coast until an appropriate solution is found.
Heavy fighting continued at Clark and Manila. At Clark the Japanese continue to be reinforced and continued their relentless attacks. They overwelming the defenders through shear numbers. There was a major attack at Manila as well, but it was repulsed with heavy losses to the Japanese.
Meanwhile at the strategic island of Canton. Cruiser Squadron 34 encountered and destroyed 2 Jap transports apparently trying to reinforce their troops on the island. There are still an estimated 4000 Jap troops on the island. It is hoped that the small Marine contingent can protect the port and airbase until reinforcements can be sent. It is not known when that will happen however.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/21/26
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TF 1063 encounters mine field at Pearl Harbor (112,68)
Allied Ships
DD Yarborough
DD McLanahan, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Time Surface Combat, near Canton Island at 98,99
Japanese Ships
AP Kotobuki Maru #3, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
CA Charlotte
CA Frederick
DD Marcus
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Stoddert
DD Thompson
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Lamon Bay, 44,52
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Lamon Bay, 44,52
Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 44
Allied Ships
DD McLanahan, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Lamon Bay at 44,52
Allied aircraft
Martin T3M x 4
de Havilland DH-4 x 7
Allied aircraft losses
Martin T3M: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Nire
DD Nashi
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin T3M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 3000 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 3000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Lamon Bay at 44,52
Allied aircraft
Martin T3M x 3
de Havilland DH-4 x 7
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
DD Nashi
DD Nire
AP Kamakura Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin T3M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 3000 feet
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 3000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Time Surface Combat, near Canton Island at 98,99
Japanese Ships
AP Kaito Maru, Shell hits 22, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied Ships
CA Charlotte
CA Frederick
DD Marcus
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Stoddert
DD Thompson
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 44
Allied Ships
CA Missoula, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Zeilin
DD Yarborough
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 120361 troops, 881 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 17668 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese ground losses:
235 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Allied ground losses:
626 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 31594 troops, 237 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25660 troops, 138 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese ground losses:
1882 casualties reported
Guns lost 60
Allied ground losses:
162 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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Ground combat at Canton Island
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1391 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 2288 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11638 troops, 125 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 40074 troops, 280 guns, 0 vehicles
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 12483 troops, 55 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 134212 troops, 860 guns, 67 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
JAP SUBS IN PEARL HARBOR REEK HAVOC!
The Japanese struck a blow at the very heart of the US Pacific Fleet by entering Pearl Harbor and laying a minefield and torpedoing several warships. The hapless USS McLanahan fresh off their ASW retrofit in Mare Island arrived at Pearl today; promptly struck a mine and then while limping into harbor was struck by 2 torpedoes. The destroyer suffered a magazine exposion and sank with all hands within 30 seconds. The cruiser Missoula was also struck by a torpedo and has had to be put in dry dock.
So far the Japanese sub force has sunk 6 minesweepers, several destroyers, and put torpedoes into 2 cruisers and a battleship. Clearly the navy has been caught flat-footed with their total lack of preparation to counter these threats. There is even talk in some circles of pulling the Battlefleet back to the West Coast until an appropriate solution is found.
Heavy fighting continued at Clark and Manila. At Clark the Japanese continue to be reinforced and continued their relentless attacks. They overwelming the defenders through shear numbers. There was a major attack at Manila as well, but it was repulsed with heavy losses to the Japanese.
Meanwhile at the strategic island of Canton. Cruiser Squadron 34 encountered and destroyed 2 Jap transports apparently trying to reinforce their troops on the island. There are still an estimated 4000 Jap troops on the island. It is hoped that the small Marine contingent can protect the port and airbase until reinforcements can be sent. It is not known when that will happen however.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/21/26
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TF 1063 encounters mine field at Pearl Harbor (112,68)
Allied Ships
DD Yarborough
DD McLanahan, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Time Surface Combat, near Canton Island at 98,99
Japanese Ships
AP Kotobuki Maru #3, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
CA Charlotte
CA Frederick
DD Marcus
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Stoddert
DD Thompson
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Lamon Bay, 44,52
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Lamon Bay, 44,52
Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 44
Allied Ships
DD McLanahan, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Lamon Bay at 44,52
Allied aircraft
Martin T3M x 4
de Havilland DH-4 x 7
Allied aircraft losses
Martin T3M: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Nire
DD Nashi
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin T3M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 3000 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 3000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Lamon Bay at 44,52
Allied aircraft
Martin T3M x 3
de Havilland DH-4 x 7
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
DD Nashi
DD Nire
AP Kamakura Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin T3M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 3000 feet
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 3000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Time Surface Combat, near Canton Island at 98,99
Japanese Ships
AP Kaito Maru, Shell hits 22, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Allied Ships
CA Charlotte
CA Frederick
DD Marcus
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Stoddert
DD Thompson
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 44
Allied Ships
CA Missoula, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Zeilin
DD Yarborough
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 120361 troops, 881 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 17668 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese ground losses:
235 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Allied ground losses:
626 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 31594 troops, 237 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25660 troops, 138 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese ground losses:
1882 casualties reported
Guns lost 60
Allied ground losses:
162 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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Ground combat at Canton Island
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1391 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 2288 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11638 troops, 125 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 40074 troops, 280 guns, 0 vehicles
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Clark Field
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 12483 troops, 55 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 134212 troops, 860 guns, 67 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
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Mike Carroll
- Posts: 648
- Joined: Mon Oct 21, 2002 8:09 pm
22 June 1926
Dateline Manila:
CLARK FALLS!!!!!
In a massive assault consisting of over 130,000 men the Japanese overran our defenses in Clark and forced the units there to retreat to Bataan. There had been talk about falling back on Manila with the Army and making a final stand there. However, Clark was expected to hold for another couple of days. This puts US forces in the Philippines in a bad situation. Manila and Bataan are cut off from each other. There is a significant stockpile of supplies in both locations but Bataan is better suited for an extended defense. Without the supply route to Bataan, Manila could quickly go through their stockpile of supplies.
Lamon Bay also fell to the Japanese but it was only lightly defended by local police forces.
In Manchuria the Republic of China has gone on the offensive and recaptured the town of Jehol.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/22/26
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TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Lamon Bay, 44,52
Japanese ground losses:
91 casualties reported
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TF 1192 encounters mine field at Pearl Harbor (112,68)
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 119 encounters mine field at Shanghai (52,39)
Japanese Ships
MSW Nenohi
MSW Ushio
MSW Wakaba
MSW Asakaze
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
AK Durban Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS R-18
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ASW attack at 111,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 74
Allied Ships
DM Stribling
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 35
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole
MSW Lapwing
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 111,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 74
Allied Ships
DD Spriston
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Lamon Bay at 44,52
Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-4 x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
DD Nashi
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 3000 feet
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ASW attack at 97,59
Japanese Ships
SS No. 26
Allied Ships
MSW Seagull
MSW Kingfisher
AO Patoka
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 97,59
Japanese Ships
SS No. 26
Allied Ships
DD Schley
DD Percival
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 35
Allied Ships
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Thrush
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 131469 troops, 880 guns, 67 vehicles
Defending force 17060 troops, 61 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Clark Field base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
1014 casualties reported
Guns lost 24
Allied ground losses:
1000 casualties reported
Guns lost 12
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 40151 troops, 284 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25627 troops, 134 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Sunwu
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 580 troops, 0 guns, 29 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 28 to 1 (fort level 8)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sunwu base !!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11724 troops, 127 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 40151 troops, 284 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Jehol
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 6142 troops, 61 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 67 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied forces CAPTURE Jehol base !!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Lamon Bay
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 696 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lamon Bay base !!!
CLARK FALLS!!!!!
In a massive assault consisting of over 130,000 men the Japanese overran our defenses in Clark and forced the units there to retreat to Bataan. There had been talk about falling back on Manila with the Army and making a final stand there. However, Clark was expected to hold for another couple of days. This puts US forces in the Philippines in a bad situation. Manila and Bataan are cut off from each other. There is a significant stockpile of supplies in both locations but Bataan is better suited for an extended defense. Without the supply route to Bataan, Manila could quickly go through their stockpile of supplies.
Lamon Bay also fell to the Japanese but it was only lightly defended by local police forces.
In Manchuria the Republic of China has gone on the offensive and recaptured the town of Jehol.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/22/26
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TF 22 troops unloading over beach at Lamon Bay, 44,52
Japanese ground losses:
91 casualties reported
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 1192 encounters mine field at Pearl Harbor (112,68)
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 119 encounters mine field at Shanghai (52,39)
Japanese Ships
MSW Nenohi
MSW Ushio
MSW Wakaba
MSW Asakaze
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
AK Durban Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS R-18
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 111,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 74
Allied Ships
DM Stribling
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 35
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole
MSW Lapwing
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 111,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 74
Allied Ships
DD Spriston
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Lamon Bay at 44,52
Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-4 x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
DD Nashi
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 3000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 97,59
Japanese Ships
SS No. 26
Allied Ships
MSW Seagull
MSW Kingfisher
AO Patoka
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 97,59
Japanese Ships
SS No. 26
Allied Ships
DD Schley
DD Percival
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 35
Allied Ships
MSW Eider
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Thrush
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Clark Field
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 131469 troops, 880 guns, 67 vehicles
Defending force 17060 troops, 61 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Clark Field base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
1014 casualties reported
Guns lost 24
Allied ground losses:
1000 casualties reported
Guns lost 12
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 40151 troops, 284 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25627 troops, 134 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Sunwu
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 580 troops, 0 guns, 29 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 28 to 1 (fort level 8)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sunwu base !!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11724 troops, 127 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 40151 troops, 284 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Jehol
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 6142 troops, 61 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 67 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied forces CAPTURE Jehol base !!!
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Ground combat at Lamon Bay
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 696 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lamon Bay base !!!
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Mike Carroll
- Posts: 648
- Joined: Mon Oct 21, 2002 8:09 pm
23 June 1926
Dateline Manila
Skirmishing continues around Manila as the US forces in Bataan prepare for the certain attack.
Japanese forces capture the Manchurian town of Hailar in an otherwise news-free day.
The Australian government has announced that they will be strengthening their garrison on New Guinee and the Solomon Islands as well as establishing ASW Patrols in the Coral Sea.
The British announced that convoy K-102 was half-way across the South China Sea, bound for Singapore after dropping their supplies and reinforcements at Hong Kong. Convoy KP-105 is finishing loading of the 23rd Indian division at Bombay, bound for Hong Kong.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/23/26
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TF 1192 encounters mine field at Pearl Harbor (112,68)
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 70
Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 1192 encounters mine field at Pearl Harbor (112,68)
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
DD Broome
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 97,59
Japanese Ships
SS No. 26
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole
MSW Lapwing
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 97,59
Japanese Ships
SS No. 26
Allied Ships
MSW Lapwing, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Oriole
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 40200 troops, 290 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25771 troops, 136 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Hailar
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 18 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Hailar base !!!
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11838 troops, 129 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 40196 troops, 289 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Skirmishing continues around Manila as the US forces in Bataan prepare for the certain attack.
Japanese forces capture the Manchurian town of Hailar in an otherwise news-free day.
The Australian government has announced that they will be strengthening their garrison on New Guinee and the Solomon Islands as well as establishing ASW Patrols in the Coral Sea.
The British announced that convoy K-102 was half-way across the South China Sea, bound for Singapore after dropping their supplies and reinforcements at Hong Kong. Convoy KP-105 is finishing loading of the 23rd Indian division at Bombay, bound for Hong Kong.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/23/26
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TF 1192 encounters mine field at Pearl Harbor (112,68)
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 70
Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 1192 encounters mine field at Pearl Harbor (112,68)
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
DD Broome
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 97,59
Japanese Ships
SS No. 26
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole
MSW Lapwing
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 97,59
Japanese Ships
SS No. 26
Allied Ships
MSW Lapwing, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Oriole
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 40200 troops, 290 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25771 troops, 136 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Hailar
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 18 to 1 (fort level 5)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Hailar base !!!
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11838 troops, 129 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 40196 troops, 289 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Mike Carroll
- Posts: 648
- Joined: Mon Oct 21, 2002 8:09 pm
24 June 1926
Dateline Manila:
This situation in Manila is getting desperate as Jap forces from Clark move down to reinforce the attack.
A Jap cruiser squadron attacks Camrahn Bay sinking several coastal patrol boats.
The 7th Bird Minesweeper falls victim to Jap torpedoes.
The Jap minefield in Pearl continues to pose problems as it heavily damages a destroyer sweeping the field.
The Manchurian town of Heiho falls to the Japs.
Well I am off for 4 days and turns will be very sporadic. Hope all have a very Merry Christmas
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/24/26
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TF 1192 encounters mine field at Pearl Harbor (112,68)
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
DD Broome, Mine hits 1, on fire
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CL Kitakami
CL Oi, Shell hits 1
CL Kiso
CL Yuru
CL Kinu
CL Abukama
DD No. 23
DD No. 25
Allied Ships
PG Elcano, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
PG Romblon, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
PG Marie Duque, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 82,62
Japanese Ships
TK Mirii Maru, Torpedo hits 1
Allied Ships
SS R-1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 41442 troops, 375 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25894 troops, 137 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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Ground combat at Heiho
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 8)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Heiho base !!!
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11768 troops, 121 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 61123 troops, 474 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
This situation in Manila is getting desperate as Jap forces from Clark move down to reinforce the attack.
A Jap cruiser squadron attacks Camrahn Bay sinking several coastal patrol boats.
The 7th Bird Minesweeper falls victim to Jap torpedoes.
The Jap minefield in Pearl continues to pose problems as it heavily damages a destroyer sweeping the field.
The Manchurian town of Heiho falls to the Japs.
Well I am off for 4 days and turns will be very sporadic. Hope all have a very Merry Christmas
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/24/26
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TF 1192 encounters mine field at Pearl Harbor (112,68)
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
DD Broome, Mine hits 1, on fire
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Time Surface Combat, near Camranh Bay at 34,46
Japanese Ships
CL Kitakami
CL Oi, Shell hits 1
CL Kiso
CL Yuru
CL Kinu
CL Abukama
DD No. 23
DD No. 25
Allied Ships
PG Elcano, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
PG Romblon, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
PG Marie Duque, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 82,62
Japanese Ships
TK Mirii Maru, Torpedo hits 1
Allied Ships
SS R-1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 41442 troops, 375 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25894 troops, 137 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Heiho
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 8)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Heiho base !!!
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11768 troops, 121 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 61123 troops, 474 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Mike Carroll
- Posts: 648
- Joined: Mon Oct 21, 2002 8:09 pm
25 June 1926
Dateline Bataan:
With the fall of Clark the situation has become grim. The battle for Manila has been raging and it is not sure how long the US and Philippine defenders can hold out.
Meanwhile Japanese ships have been bombarding Haiphong and other ports in Indo-China and China.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/25/26
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TF 65 encounters mine field at Shanghai (52,39)
Japanese Ships
ML Katashima Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Time Surface Combat, near Shanghai at 52,39
Japanese Ships
ML Katashima Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
PG Monocacy
PG Palos, Shell hits 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Naval bombardment of Haiphong, at 37,38 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
77 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Kawakaze, Shell hits 2
DD Tokitsukaze
DD No. 28
CA Idzumo
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 3
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 1
CA Ibuki
Allied ground losses:
224 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
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ASW attack at 103,66
Japanese Ships
SS UC-90 (O4)
Allied Ships
MSW Sandpiper
MSW Partridge
MSW Cardinal
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
BB Kii
DD Nokaze
DD No.9
DD No.5
DD No. 27
Allied Ships
SS R-18, hits 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 92,62
Japanese Ships
SS No. 22
Allied Ships
CL Raleigh
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
DD Selfridge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 63324 troops, 547 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25756 troops, 128 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
153 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 9518 troops, 110 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 79348 troops, 645 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
With the fall of Clark the situation has become grim. The battle for Manila has been raging and it is not sure how long the US and Philippine defenders can hold out.
Meanwhile Japanese ships have been bombarding Haiphong and other ports in Indo-China and China.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/25/26
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TF 65 encounters mine field at Shanghai (52,39)
Japanese Ships
ML Katashima Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Time Surface Combat, near Shanghai at 52,39
Japanese Ships
ML Katashima Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
PG Monocacy
PG Palos, Shell hits 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Naval bombardment of Haiphong, at 37,38 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
77 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Kawakaze, Shell hits 2
DD Tokitsukaze
DD No. 28
CA Idzumo
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 3
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 1
CA Ibuki
Allied ground losses:
224 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 103,66
Japanese Ships
SS UC-90 (O4)
Allied Ships
MSW Sandpiper
MSW Partridge
MSW Cardinal
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
BB Kii
DD Nokaze
DD No.9
DD No.5
DD No. 27
Allied Ships
SS R-18, hits 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 92,62
Japanese Ships
SS No. 22
Allied Ships
CL Raleigh
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
DD Selfridge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 63324 troops, 547 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25756 troops, 128 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
153 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 9518 troops, 110 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 79348 troops, 645 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
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Mike Carroll
- Posts: 648
- Joined: Mon Oct 21, 2002 8:09 pm
26 June 1926
Dateline Pearl Harbor:
Jap subs continue to prowl off the coast of Hawaii and seemingly the US Navy is helpless to oppose their depredations. Another (the 10) Minesweeper is torpedoed at Midway. The Navy has rejected the resignation of Capt TankerAce[:D], the former Inspector General of the ASW Department. They are drawing up charges for a court marshal scheduled to begin within the next month.
Artillery is exchanged at Manila as that seems to be the main target of Japanese forces in the Philippines.
Japanese surface forces bombarded the ports of Haan and Wenchow in China.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/26/26
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Sub attack at 112,67
Japanese Ships
SS No. 74, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Alden
DD La Vallette
DD Morris
DD Edsall
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
Allied Ships
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
DD Talbot
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
DD Selfridge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Naval bombardment of Taan, at 37,41 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
138 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Kawakaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD No. 28
CA Idzumo, Shell hits 14
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 16
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 14
CA Ibuki, Shell hits 1
Allied ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Port hits 6
Port supply hits 2
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ASW attack at 97,60
Japanese Ships
SS U-55 (O3)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 41 encounters mine field at Wenchow (50,41)
Japanese Ships
CA Asama, Mine hits 1, on fire
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
Allied Ships
MSW Eider, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Thrush
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 48,46
Japanese Ships
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Sawakaze
DD Amatsukaze
DD No.11
CL Yahagi
Allied Ships
SS S-39, hits 3, on fire
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Naval bombardment of Wenchow, at 50,41 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
115 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Maki, Shell hits 8, on fire
DD Keyaki, Shell hits 10, on fire
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 9
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 8
CA Iwate, Shell hits 6
BC Akagi
BC Amagi, Shell hits 7
BB Kaga
BB Tosa
Allied Ships
DD John D. Ford, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
470 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
BC Saratoga
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 79661 troops, 648 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25717 troops, 130 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Canton Island
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1428 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 2218 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Chihfeng
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 55468 troops, 368 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 2981 troops, 30 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Chihfeng
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2906 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 56648 troops, 368 guns, 59 vehicles
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 9543 troops, 113 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 79661 troops, 648 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Jap subs continue to prowl off the coast of Hawaii and seemingly the US Navy is helpless to oppose their depredations. Another (the 10) Minesweeper is torpedoed at Midway. The Navy has rejected the resignation of Capt TankerAce[:D], the former Inspector General of the ASW Department. They are drawing up charges for a court marshal scheduled to begin within the next month.
Artillery is exchanged at Manila as that seems to be the main target of Japanese forces in the Philippines.
Japanese surface forces bombarded the ports of Haan and Wenchow in China.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/26/26
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Sub attack at 112,67
Japanese Ships
SS No. 74, hits 1
Allied Ships
DD Alden
DD La Vallette
DD Morris
DD Edsall
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
Allied Ships
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Thrush
MSW Eider
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
DD Talbot
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
MSW Pigeon
MSW Ortolan
MSW Auk
MSW Brant
DD Selfridge
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Naval bombardment of Taan, at 37,41 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
138 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Kawakaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD No. 28
CA Idzumo, Shell hits 14
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 16
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 14
CA Ibuki, Shell hits 1
Allied ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Port hits 6
Port supply hits 2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 97,60
Japanese Ships
SS U-55 (O3)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 41 encounters mine field at Wenchow (50,41)
Japanese Ships
CA Asama, Mine hits 1, on fire
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
Allied Ships
MSW Eider, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Thrush
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 48,46
Japanese Ships
DD Hokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Sawakaze
DD Amatsukaze
DD No.11
CL Yahagi
Allied Ships
SS S-39, hits 3, on fire
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Naval bombardment of Wenchow, at 50,41 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
115 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Maki, Shell hits 8, on fire
DD Keyaki, Shell hits 10, on fire
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 9
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 8
CA Iwate, Shell hits 6
BC Akagi
BC Amagi, Shell hits 7
BB Kaga
BB Tosa
Allied Ships
DD John D. Ford, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
470 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
BC Saratoga
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 79661 troops, 648 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25717 troops, 130 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Canton Island
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1428 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 2218 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles
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Ground combat at Chihfeng
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 55468 troops, 368 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 2981 troops, 30 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Chihfeng
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2906 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 56648 troops, 368 guns, 59 vehicles
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 9543 troops, 113 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 79661 troops, 648 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Mike Carroll
- Posts: 648
- Joined: Mon Oct 21, 2002 8:09 pm
27 June 1926
Dateline Pearl Harbor:
A minor naval skirmish between Chinese and Jap forces off Batan Island. The plucky Chinese forces gave a decent account of themselves. Of course their resources are limited and the Chinese naval squadron has done more than expected.
Republic of China forces retreated from Jehol today in Manchuria. There probe of the town indicated that there was a massive Jap buildup going. The 55th Division retreated back towards Peking to await the full build up of forces to retake Manchuria.
Skirmishing continued at Canton Island. So far the US garrison is holding out well. Will reinforcements be sent to this far outpost?
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/27/26
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TF 1 encounters mine field at Wenchow (50,41)
Japanese Ships
MSW Kisaragi
MSW Yugure
MSW Harukaze
MSW Hatsushimo
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Night Time Surface Combat at 47,46
Japanese Ships
CA Kurama, Shell hits 2
CA Ikoma
CL Tenryu
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 1
DD Hamakaze
DD Kashiwa, Shell hits 1
DD Katsura
DD Sugi
Allied Ships
CL Ying Jui, Shell hits 2, on fire
CL Chao Ho
CL Hai Yung
CL Hai Chou, Shell hits 1
CL Hai Chen, Shell hits 1
DD Chien Kang
DD Tung An
DD Yu Chang, Shell hits 1, on fire
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Thrush
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
DD Yarborough
DD Edsall
DD Zeilin
DD Morris
DD La Vallette
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
MSW Penguin
MSW Oriole
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Thrush
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
DD Edsall
DD Yarborough
DD Zeilin
DD Morris
DD La Vallette
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
TK Alfred Clegg, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 79798 troops, 657 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25825 troops, 130 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
133 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Canton Island
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1472 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 2218 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 9501 troops, 111 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 109623 troops, 852 guns, 71 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1
A minor naval skirmish between Chinese and Jap forces off Batan Island. The plucky Chinese forces gave a decent account of themselves. Of course their resources are limited and the Chinese naval squadron has done more than expected.
Republic of China forces retreated from Jehol today in Manchuria. There probe of the town indicated that there was a massive Jap buildup going. The 55th Division retreated back towards Peking to await the full build up of forces to retake Manchuria.
Skirmishing continued at Canton Island. So far the US garrison is holding out well. Will reinforcements be sent to this far outpost?
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/27/26
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TF 1 encounters mine field at Wenchow (50,41)
Japanese Ships
MSW Kisaragi
MSW Yugure
MSW Harukaze
MSW Hatsushimo
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Night Time Surface Combat at 47,46
Japanese Ships
CA Kurama, Shell hits 2
CA Ikoma
CL Tenryu
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 1
DD Hamakaze
DD Kashiwa, Shell hits 1
DD Katsura
DD Sugi
Allied Ships
CL Ying Jui, Shell hits 2, on fire
CL Chao Ho
CL Hai Yung
CL Hai Chou, Shell hits 1
CL Hai Chen, Shell hits 1
DD Chien Kang
DD Tung An
DD Yu Chang, Shell hits 1, on fire
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 47
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Thrush
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
DD Yarborough
DD Edsall
DD Zeilin
DD Morris
DD La Vallette
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
MSW Penguin
MSW Oriole
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Thrush
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS No. 51
Allied Ships
DD Edsall
DD Yarborough
DD Zeilin
DD Morris
DD La Vallette
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
TK Alfred Clegg, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 79798 troops, 657 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25825 troops, 130 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
133 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Canton Island
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1472 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 2218 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 9501 troops, 111 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 109623 troops, 852 guns, 71 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1
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Mike Carroll
- Posts: 648
- Joined: Mon Oct 21, 2002 8:09 pm
28 June 1926
Dateline Shanghai:
CHINESE FLEET WIPED OUT!!!!!!
The small out-gunned fleet of the fledgling Republic of China was all but destroyed today in a major battle near Batan Island. The Chinese Squadron ran into a Jap Surface Combat Group that contained at least 2 Battleships and 2 Cruisers. To date the Chinese squadron had given good account of themselves, however, their old ships were no match for the Jap Squadron.
This is not good news for the Allied cause. The Chinese Squadron was an important supplement for the Asiatic Fleet. Its destruction has all but assured the Japs control of the South China Sea. It complicates Admiral Carpenders job of trying to tie up as many Jap forces as possible protecting the sea routes to the Philippines and Manchuria.
The Republic of China faces numerous obstacles to its security. An exposed coastline and a large Jap buildup in Manchuria as well as the fragmented government structures will probably prevent any meaningful attempt to recapture their Manchurian provinces.
In other news Capt TankerAce was brought up on charges of dereliction of duty for his policies on the Navy's pre-war ASW stance. It is thought that if proven guilty he will loose several ranks and be cashiered.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/28/26
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Sub attack at 47,45
Japanese Ships
SS No. 27
Allied Ships
CL Hai Yung
CL Chao Ho
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Night Time Surface Combat at 47,45
Japanese Ships
BB Tosa, Shell hits 2
BB Kaga, Shell hits 1
CA Iwate, Shell hits 1
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 1
CA Yakumo
DD No. 21
DD Minekaze, Shell hits 1
DD Okikaze, Shell hits 2
DD No. 2, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Tsuta
Allied Ships
CL Chao Ho, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
CL Hai Yung, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
CL Hai Chou, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
CL Hai Chen, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Chien Kang
DD Tung An, Shell hits 2
DD Yu Chang
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ASW attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Thrush
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ASW attack at 45,47
Japanese Ships
DD Sugi
Allied Ships
SS S-41, hits 1
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ASW attack at 83,62
Japanese Ships
SS No. 16
Allied Ships
DD Badger
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7)
Allied Ships
DD Edsall
DD Yarborough
DD Zeilin
DD Morris
DD La Vallette
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Day Time Surface Combat at 47,44
Japanese Ships
BB Tosa
BB Kaga
CA Iwate
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo
DD No. 21
DD Minekaze
DD Okikaze
DD No. 2, on fire
DD Tsuta
Allied Ships
CL Chao Ho, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Hai Chou, on fire, heavy damage
CL Hai Chen, on fire, heavy damage
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ASW attack at 45,47
Japanese Ships
DD Sugi
DD Hamakaze
DD Katsura
DD Kashiwa
Allied Ships
SS S-41
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7)
Allied Ships
DD Edsall
DD Yarborough
DD Zeilin
DD Morris
DD La Vallette
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 108217 troops, 886 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25801 troops, 130 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
243 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Canton Island
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1472 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 2278 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 9460 troops, 110 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 114553 troops, 886 guns, 71 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
CHINESE FLEET WIPED OUT!!!!!!
The small out-gunned fleet of the fledgling Republic of China was all but destroyed today in a major battle near Batan Island. The Chinese Squadron ran into a Jap Surface Combat Group that contained at least 2 Battleships and 2 Cruisers. To date the Chinese squadron had given good account of themselves, however, their old ships were no match for the Jap Squadron.
This is not good news for the Allied cause. The Chinese Squadron was an important supplement for the Asiatic Fleet. Its destruction has all but assured the Japs control of the South China Sea. It complicates Admiral Carpenders job of trying to tie up as many Jap forces as possible protecting the sea routes to the Philippines and Manchuria.
The Republic of China faces numerous obstacles to its security. An exposed coastline and a large Jap buildup in Manchuria as well as the fragmented government structures will probably prevent any meaningful attempt to recapture their Manchurian provinces.
In other news Capt TankerAce was brought up on charges of dereliction of duty for his policies on the Navy's pre-war ASW stance. It is thought that if proven guilty he will loose several ranks and be cashiered.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/28/26
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Sub attack at 47,45
Japanese Ships
SS No. 27
Allied Ships
CL Hai Yung
CL Chao Ho
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Night Time Surface Combat at 47,45
Japanese Ships
BB Tosa, Shell hits 2
BB Kaga, Shell hits 1
CA Iwate, Shell hits 1
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 1
CA Yakumo
DD No. 21
DD Minekaze, Shell hits 1
DD Okikaze, Shell hits 2
DD No. 2, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Tsuta
Allied Ships
CL Chao Ho, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
CL Hai Yung, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
CL Hai Chou, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
CL Hai Chen, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Chien Kang
DD Tung An, Shell hits 2
DD Yu Chang
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ASW attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Thrush
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 45,47
Japanese Ships
DD Sugi
Allied Ships
SS S-41, hits 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 83,62
Japanese Ships
SS No. 16
Allied Ships
DD Badger
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7)
Allied Ships
DD Edsall
DD Yarborough
DD Zeilin
DD Morris
DD La Vallette
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Time Surface Combat at 47,44
Japanese Ships
BB Tosa
BB Kaga
CA Iwate
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo
DD No. 21
DD Minekaze
DD Okikaze
DD No. 2, on fire
DD Tsuta
Allied Ships
CL Chao Ho, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Hai Chou, on fire, heavy damage
CL Hai Chen, on fire, heavy damage
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ASW attack at 45,47
Japanese Ships
DD Sugi
DD Hamakaze
DD Katsura
DD Kashiwa
Allied Ships
SS S-41
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7)
Allied Ships
DD Edsall
DD Yarborough
DD Zeilin
DD Morris
DD La Vallette
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 108217 troops, 886 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25801 troops, 130 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
243 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Canton Island
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1472 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 2278 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 9460 troops, 110 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 114553 troops, 886 guns, 71 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Mike Carroll
- Posts: 648
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29 June 1926
Dateline Pearl Harbor:
DISASTER AT MIDWAY!!!
The main battlefleet sortied from Pearl Harbor in an attempt to catch the Jap fleet at Wake Island unawares and disrupt their plans. A navigational error caused the main fleet to be some 60 miles from Wake on the 28th. The main fleet was spotted by Jap subs and aircraft. The Jap fleet was able to escape. The fleet commander decided to go ahead and bombard Wake. The main fleet inflicted heavy casaulties at Wake, however, the primary goal of a pre-emptive strike failed and in addition the Battleship Missippi was torpedoed.
But at Midway a Jap cruiser squadron raided the port and inflicted the worst defeat in US Naval history. 4 minesweepers, 2 destroyers, and 2 cargo ships were sunk. 3 tankers were set afire. This could have serious ramifications on the the US's ability to use Midway as a base.
Meanwhile in the South China Sea, 3 surviving cruisers from yesterdays battle were hunted down and sunk by the Jap fleet.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/29/26
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TF 1 encounters mine field at Wenchow (50,41)
Japanese Ships
MSW Nenohi
MSW Ushio
MSW Wakaba
MSW Asakaze
MSW Kisaragi
MSW Yugure
MSW Harukaze
MSW Hatsushimo
DD Isokaze, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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ASW attack at 86,62
Japanese Ships
SS No. 33
Allied Ships
MSW Seagull
MSW Kingfisher
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
SS No. 17
Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
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TF 1147 encounters mine field at Wake Island (82,63)
Allied Ships
DD Mervine
DD Schley
DD Robert Smith, Mine hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat at 46,43
Japanese Ships
BB Tosa
BB Kaga
CA Iwate
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 1
DD No. 21
DD Minekaze
DD Okikaze
DD Tsuta
Allied Ships
CL Chao Ho, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Hai Chou, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CL Hai Chen, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
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Night Time Surface Combat at 46,43
Japanese Ships
BB Tosa
BB Kaga
CA Iwate
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo
DD No. 21
DD Minekaze
DD Okikaze
DD Tsuta
Allied Ships
CL Chao Ho, and is sunk
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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Allied Ships
BB Colorado
BB Maryland
BB North Carolina
BB South Dakota
Japanese ground losses:
156 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Felixstowe F.2: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
BB Missouri
BB Connecticut
BB Louisiana
BB Washington
BB West Virginia
Japanese ground losses:
269 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Felixstowe F.2: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee
Japanese ground losses:
445 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Runway hits 2
Port supply hits 1
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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Allied Ships
BB New York
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona
Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Thrush
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7)
Allied Ships
DD Chase
DD Bailey
DD Shubrick
DD McDermut
DD Turner
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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
SS No. 17
Allied Ships
BB Mississippi, Torpedo hits 1
DD Badger
BB Idaho
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara, Shell hits 1
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 1
CL Natori, Shell hits 1
CL Sendai
CL Naka
CL Jintsu
CL Kako
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
MSW Thrush, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
MSW Penguin, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
MSW Whippoorwill, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
CL Isuzu
CL Natori
CL Sendai
CL Naka
CL Jintsu
CL Kako
Allied Ships
TK Bishopdale, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
TK Kurumba, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Admiral Williams, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy
damage
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
CL Isuzu
CL Natori
CL Sendai
CL Naka
CL Jintsu
CL Kako
Allied Ships
AK Bridge, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
CL Isuzu
CL Natori
CL Sendai
CL Naka
CL Jintsu
CL Kako
Allied Ships
AK Coloradan, Shell hits 41, and is sunk
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 1
CL Natori
CL Sendai
CL Naka, Shell hits 1
CL Jintsu
CL Kako
Allied Ships
DD Wickes, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
DD Philip, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Dent, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
AP Bloemfontein
AP Meigs
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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Allied Ships
BB Colorado
BB Maryland
BB North Carolina
BB South Dakota
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Allied Ships
BB Missouri
BB Connecticut
BB Louisiana
BB Washington
BB West Virginia
Japanese ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee
Japanese ground losses:
401 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 3
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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Felixstowe F.2: 4 destroyed
Allied Ships
BB New York
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona
Japanese ground losses:
566 casualties reported
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 11
Port hits 2
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 108527 troops, 897 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25688 troops, 132 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
284 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Ground combat at 56,27
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 3199 troops, 22 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
162 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 5
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 9500 troops, 113 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 157386 troops, 1063 guns, 70 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
DISASTER AT MIDWAY!!!
The main battlefleet sortied from Pearl Harbor in an attempt to catch the Jap fleet at Wake Island unawares and disrupt their plans. A navigational error caused the main fleet to be some 60 miles from Wake on the 28th. The main fleet was spotted by Jap subs and aircraft. The Jap fleet was able to escape. The fleet commander decided to go ahead and bombard Wake. The main fleet inflicted heavy casaulties at Wake, however, the primary goal of a pre-emptive strike failed and in addition the Battleship Missippi was torpedoed.
But at Midway a Jap cruiser squadron raided the port and inflicted the worst defeat in US Naval history. 4 minesweepers, 2 destroyers, and 2 cargo ships were sunk. 3 tankers were set afire. This could have serious ramifications on the the US's ability to use Midway as a base.
Meanwhile in the South China Sea, 3 surviving cruisers from yesterdays battle were hunted down and sunk by the Jap fleet.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/29/26
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TF 1 encounters mine field at Wenchow (50,41)
Japanese Ships
MSW Nenohi
MSW Ushio
MSW Wakaba
MSW Asakaze
MSW Kisaragi
MSW Yugure
MSW Harukaze
MSW Hatsushimo
DD Isokaze, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 86,62
Japanese Ships
SS No. 33
Allied Ships
MSW Seagull
MSW Kingfisher
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
SS No. 17
Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 1147 encounters mine field at Wake Island (82,63)
Allied Ships
DD Mervine
DD Schley
DD Robert Smith, Mine hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat at 46,43
Japanese Ships
BB Tosa
BB Kaga
CA Iwate
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 1
DD No. 21
DD Minekaze
DD Okikaze
DD Tsuta
Allied Ships
CL Chao Ho, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Hai Chou, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CL Hai Chen, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
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Night Time Surface Combat at 46,43
Japanese Ships
BB Tosa
BB Kaga
CA Iwate
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo
DD No. 21
DD Minekaze
DD Okikaze
DD Tsuta
Allied Ships
CL Chao Ho, and is sunk
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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Allied Ships
BB Colorado
BB Maryland
BB North Carolina
BB South Dakota
Japanese ground losses:
156 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Felixstowe F.2: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
BB Missouri
BB Connecticut
BB Louisiana
BB Washington
BB West Virginia
Japanese ground losses:
269 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Felixstowe F.2: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee
Japanese ground losses:
445 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Runway hits 2
Port supply hits 1
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Allied Ships
BB New York
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona
Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Sub attack near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 45
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Penguin
MSW Thrush
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7)
Allied Ships
DD Chase
DD Bailey
DD Shubrick
DD McDermut
DD Turner
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63
Japanese Ships
SS No. 17
Allied Ships
BB Mississippi, Torpedo hits 1
DD Badger
BB Idaho
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara, Shell hits 1
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 1
CL Natori, Shell hits 1
CL Sendai
CL Naka
CL Jintsu
CL Kako
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
MSW Thrush, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
MSW Penguin, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
MSW Whippoorwill, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
CL Isuzu
CL Natori
CL Sendai
CL Naka
CL Jintsu
CL Kako
Allied Ships
TK Bishopdale, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
TK Kurumba, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Admiral Williams, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy
damage
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
CL Isuzu
CL Natori
CL Sendai
CL Naka
CL Jintsu
CL Kako
Allied Ships
AK Bridge, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
CL Isuzu
CL Natori
CL Sendai
CL Naka
CL Jintsu
CL Kako
Allied Ships
AK Coloradan, Shell hits 41, and is sunk
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Midway at 95,61
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
CL Isuzu, Shell hits 1
CL Natori
CL Sendai
CL Naka, Shell hits 1
CL Jintsu
CL Kako
Allied Ships
DD Wickes, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
DD Philip, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Dent, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
AP Bloemfontein
AP Meigs
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Allied Ships
BB Colorado
BB Maryland
BB North Carolina
BB South Dakota
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Allied Ships
BB Missouri
BB Connecticut
BB Louisiana
BB Washington
BB West Virginia
Japanese ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee
Japanese ground losses:
401 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 3
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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Felixstowe F.2: 4 destroyed
Allied Ships
BB New York
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona
Japanese ground losses:
566 casualties reported
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 11
Port hits 2
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 108527 troops, 897 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 25688 troops, 132 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied ground losses:
284 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Ground combat at 56,27
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 600 troops, 0 guns, 30 vehicles
Defending force 3199 troops, 22 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
162 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 5
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Ground combat at Manila
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 9500 troops, 113 guns, 0 vehicles
Defending force 157386 troops, 1063 guns, 70 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
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Mike Carroll
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30 June 1926
Well this is it for me until Jan 12th. Hope all have a Happy New Year
Dateline Pearl Harbor:
MANILA FALLS!!!!!
In a major battle at Manila the Imperial Army was able to overwhelm the forces defening Manila, causing a general surrender in the city. Now Bataan is the only holdout on Luzon. The last American outpost of freedom.
In other news, Battleships of the Imperial Japanese Navy bombarded Midway inflicting heavy damage and causing significant casualties. This raid occurs one day after a Jap light cruiser squadron raided the port sinking many ships.
There is a general call for a review of the war. Both the Army and the Navy have been found lacking in readiness. TWar Plan Orange has proven to be a paper shell without any teeth. Already one officer has been court marshaled. Capt TankerAce formerly of the ASW Dept has been reduced in rank to LT and retired from the Naval Service. It was his policies and budgetary cuts which left the US Navy's ASW program in disarray at the beginning of the war. More courts marshals may follow. There are many serious questions around the size fo the garrison in the PI, the basing of the Battlefleet and the state of the base at Pearl Harbor.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/30/26
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ASW attack at 85,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 32
Allied Ships
MSW Seagull
MSW Kingfisher
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ASW attack at 93,62
Japanese Ships
DD Kusunoki
DD Aoi
DD Kiku
Allied Ships
SS S-14
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Naval bombardment of Midway, at 95,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
71 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Shell hits 6
BB Hyuga
BB Ise, Shell hits 10
Allied ground losses:
498 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
Airbase hits 2
Port supply hits 1
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Naval bombardment of Midway, at 95,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
27 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Owari, Shell hits 5
BB Kii
Allied ground losses:
155 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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ASW attack at 104,67
Japanese Ships
SS UC-90 (O4), hits 2
Allied Ships
DD Welles
DD Zeilin
DD Yarborough
DD La Vallette
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7)
Allied Ships
DD Morris
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ASW attack at 85,60
Japanese Ships
SS No. 22
Allied Ships
MSW Seagull
MSW Kingfisher
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Naval bombardment of Midway, at 95,61
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Hyuga
BB Ise
Allied ground losses:
477 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2
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Naval bombardment of Midway, at 95,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro, Shell hits 1
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
Allied ground losses:
163 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Port hits 1
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ASW attack at 85,60
Japanese Ships
SS No. 22
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 154353 troops, 1073 guns, 71 vehicles
Defending force 25481 troops, 130 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Manila base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
1726 casualties reported
Guns lost 39
Vehicles lost 2
Allied ground losses:
39007 casualties reported
Guns lost 82
Dateline Pearl Harbor:
MANILA FALLS!!!!!
In a major battle at Manila the Imperial Army was able to overwhelm the forces defening Manila, causing a general surrender in the city. Now Bataan is the only holdout on Luzon. The last American outpost of freedom.
In other news, Battleships of the Imperial Japanese Navy bombarded Midway inflicting heavy damage and causing significant casualties. This raid occurs one day after a Jap light cruiser squadron raided the port sinking many ships.
There is a general call for a review of the war. Both the Army and the Navy have been found lacking in readiness. TWar Plan Orange has proven to be a paper shell without any teeth. Already one officer has been court marshaled. Capt TankerAce formerly of the ASW Dept has been reduced in rank to LT and retired from the Naval Service. It was his policies and budgetary cuts which left the US Navy's ASW program in disarray at the beginning of the war. More courts marshals may follow. There are many serious questions around the size fo the garrison in the PI, the basing of the Battlefleet and the state of the base at Pearl Harbor.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/30/26
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 85,61
Japanese Ships
SS No. 32
Allied Ships
MSW Seagull
MSW Kingfisher
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 93,62
Japanese Ships
DD Kusunoki
DD Aoi
DD Kiku
Allied Ships
SS S-14
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Naval bombardment of Midway, at 95,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
71 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Shell hits 6
BB Hyuga
BB Ise, Shell hits 10
Allied ground losses:
498 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
Airbase hits 2
Port supply hits 1
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Naval bombardment of Midway, at 95,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
27 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Owari, Shell hits 5
BB Kii
Allied ground losses:
155 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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ASW attack at 104,67
Japanese Ships
SS UC-90 (O4), hits 2
Allied Ships
DD Welles
DD Zeilin
DD Yarborough
DD La Vallette
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68
Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7)
Allied Ships
DD Morris
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ASW attack at 85,60
Japanese Ships
SS No. 22
Allied Ships
MSW Seagull
MSW Kingfisher
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Naval bombardment of Midway, at 95,61
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Hyuga
BB Ise
Allied ground losses:
477 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2
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Naval bombardment of Midway, at 95,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro, Shell hits 1
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
Allied ground losses:
163 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Port hits 1
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ASW attack at 85,60
Japanese Ships
SS No. 22
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Ground combat at Manila
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 154353 troops, 1073 guns, 71 vehicles
Defending force 25481 troops, 130 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Manila base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
1726 casualties reported
Guns lost 39
Vehicles lost 2
Allied ground losses:
39007 casualties reported
Guns lost 82