Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan)

[Rob Brennan UK]

Poor old houston , but there are times you HAVE to do SOMETHING as allies [;)].. I'll set up the Funeral for the PI .. it looks very bad !

[aztez]

ORIGINAL: Rob Brennan UK

Poor old houston , but there are times you HAVE to do SOMETHING as allies [;)].. I'll set up the Funeral for the PI .. it looks very bad !

I think the graveyard will soon "populated" so you better start preparing your cerenomy for the Funeral Rob [:(]

I actually tried to intercept an enemy surface combat TF with CA Houston and co but.... [:(]

[erstad]

I also tried an gamble here with my "Dutch" navy and unfortunately I paid the price...

According to his divine majesty the emperor, the seas surrounding Mindanao, including but not limited to the Makassar strait, are hereby declared Japanese territorial waters. Trespassers will be made quite unwelcome...

[aztez]

This is totally diffrent style of game than my other PBEM.

Erstad is "cautious" and seems to be slowly but with force.

I have now made my plans and I'll stick to them until the bitter end.

The strategy will be quite diffrent from other PBEM. From obvious reasons I wohn't go into greater detail [:)]


Report from 29th through 31st of December 1941


Central Pacific


Nothing to report.


Philippines


34 enemy units are at Clark Field.

Jolo has been captured by the Japanese army.

The Japanese has also been able damage couple of allied subs lurking around Manila.

The bad news is that 2 allied CL's have been sunk...


Day Air attack on TF at 35,64

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
G3M Nell x 10
G4M1 Betty x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 4 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 13 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Parrott
CL De Ruyter, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CL Java, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage


The good news is that PT boats managed to sunk DD Hatsukari.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


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Malaya Peninsula


The Japanese advance continue towards Singapore.

Also Japanese airforce is now controlling sky above this peninsula.


India & Burma


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China


It seems that Japanese infantry is moving at last in China.

Air raids have been launched againts several Chinese cities.


Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
Ki-15 Babs x 1

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 8
I-153c x 7
I-16c x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-15 Babs: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 3 destroyed
I-153c: 5 destroyed
I-16c: 5 destroyed


I think next few turns will reveal more of Erstads intension here.

[aztez]

Report from 1st through 3rd of January 1942


Central Pacific


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North Pacific


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Philippines


Japanese troops capture Naga.


The ground offensive againts Clark Field begins...


Ground combat at Clark Field

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 144702 troops, 1587 guns, 405 vehicles

Defending force 44835 troops, 536 guns, 103 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 4


Japanese ground losses:
2938 casualties reported
Guns lost 57
Vehicles lost 33

Allied ground losses:
1531 casualties reported
Guns lost 92
Vehicles lost 3

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Ground combat at Clark Field

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 139470 troops, 1446 guns, 363 vehicles

Defending force 42105 troops, 413 guns, 99 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 3


Japanese ground losses:
4486 casualties reported
Guns lost 81
Vehicles lost 38

Allied ground losses:
813 casualties reported
Guns lost 27
Vehicles lost 2

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Ground combat at Clark Field

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 134366 troops, 1359 guns, 317 vehicles

Defending force 41050 troops, 386 guns, 96 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)


Japanese ground losses:
3203 casualties reported
Guns lost 64
Vehicles lost 39

Allied ground losses:
1898 casualties reported
Guns lost 21
Vehicles lost 2


China


No ground offensives to report. However there seems to be movement made by Japanese army.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Japanese capture Canton Island


Coastal Guns at Canton Island, 98,99, firing at TF 112
TF 112 troops unloading over beach at Canton Island, 98,99


427 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PG Ikunta Maru, Shell hits 2
AP Aratama Maru, Shell hits 1
ML Tsugaru, Shell hits 5
AP Tatuharu Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
PC Takuna Maru #7, Shell hits 3
AP Kashima Maru, Shell hits 1
CL Katori, Shell hits 4
AP Kaito Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AP Kowa Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire
AP Tateyama Maru, Shell hits 5
PG Daido Maru
AP Shikano Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
567 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1


Malaya Peninsula


Johore Baru is captured by the Japanese army.

There was also one brave Japanese MSW captain... He decieded to engage Singapore fortress!


TF 7 encounters mine field at Singapore (23,50) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

51 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
MSW W.15, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Ranzan Maru, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
MSW W.2
PC Ch 9
PC Ch 17
PG Saga
PG Tatsumiya Maru
PC Ch 7
DD Kamo

A lot of capital ships from Japanese imperial navy are spotted near Singapore.


DEI


Batavia is bombed by heavy Japanese naval TF...

Naval bombardment of Batavia, at 19,59


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
Hawk 75A: 2 destroyed
Brewster 339D: 4 destroyed
Martin 139: 4 destroyed
Wirraway: 2 destroyed
Catalina I: 1 destroyed
Do 24K-2: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
CA Kumano
CA Atago
BB Haruna


Allied ground losses:
1030 casualties reported
Guns lost 25

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 29
Port hits 1

Invasion of Menado begins.


India & Burma


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[Sardaukar]

That was already close call with Clark Field ! Happily Japanese got disrupted by their shock attacks. But if he rests next 3-day turn and attacks again after that, better watch out! 1-1 and Fort Level 3...he's getting there.

[Sardaukar]

BTW, what did you do with PoW and Repulse ?

[aztez]

Clark Field seems a lost cause and I have taken steps to prevent this disaster.

I would be happy to reveal the location of POW & Repulse but I have a feeling that Erstad would bomb them to dust. Let's just say that both of these Battleships are undamaged and ready for action. [:D]


Report from 4th from 6th of January 1942



Central Pacific


Everything is coming along smoothly.


North Pacific


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Philippines


Legaspi falls to the Japanese.

Just an bombardment assault at Clark Field to report...


Ground combat at Clark Field

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 153770 troops, 1841 guns, 26 vehicles

Defending force 40206 troops, 370 guns, 101 vehicles


Allied ground losses:
258 casualties reported
Guns lost 8


China


He keeps bombing Homan, Changsa, Ichang and Wuchow with his airforce.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Wallis Island is now occupied by the enemy.

The invasion of Rabaul begins...


Coastal Guns at Rabaul, 61,88, firing at TF 123
TF 123 troops unloading over beach at Rabaul, 61,88


93 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PG Takunan Maru #10, Shell hits 3

Japanese ground losses:
900 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


Malaya Peninsula


Erstad has now landed more troops near Singapore. That would indicate that the battle of Singapore is about to begin.


DEI


Japanese airforce hits Soerebaja first time...


Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 22,65

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
G3M Nell x 38

Allied aircraft
CW-21B Demon x 8
Brewster 339D x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
CW-21B Demon: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AS Colombia, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage


Allied ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Port hits 8
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2


India & Burma


Allied Tanker TF was hit hard by enemy LBA's...


Day Air attack on TF at 26,32

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
G3M Nell x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
TK British Motorist, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PG Thyme, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
TK Empire Flint, Torpedo hits 2
MSW Cromarty, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

[aztez]

Report from 7th through 9th of January 1943


Central Pacific


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North Pacific


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China


Japanese continue their bombing campaign all over China.


Philippines


Japanese continue their assault at Clark Field.


Ground combat at Clark Field

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 177625 troops, 1875 guns, 368 vehicles

Defending force 43815 troops, 423 guns, 105 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0


Japanese ground losses:
2995 casualties reported
Guns lost 82
Vehicles lost 22

Allied ground losses:
2636 casualties reported
Guns lost 58
Vehicles lost 7

...than came the second assault...


Ground combat at Clark Field


Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 174085 troops, 1770 guns, 351 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese assault odds: 2293 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Clark Field base !!!


...but my troops had already withdrawn to Manila. This city hex will be the last stand at Philippines.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Rabaul has fallen....


Ground combat at Rabaul

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 11832 troops, 86 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3531 troops, 28 guns, 3 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Rabaul base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
711 casualties reported
Guns lost 10

Allied ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!



Malaya Peninsula


The first offensive againts Singapore was made...


Ground combat at Singapore

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 172456 troops, 1857 guns, 48 vehicles

Defending force 74112 troops, 694 guns, 18 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 6)


Japanese ground losses:
5404 casualties reported
Guns lost 101
Vehicles lost 7

Allied ground losses:
2893 casualties reported
Guns lost 63


...I don’t know how long I can stand againts such force.


DEI


Dutch airforce hit a TF near Singkawang...


Day Air attack on TF, near Singkawang at 25,57


Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
Ki-27 Nate x 5

Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 2
Martin 139 x 22

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Hikade Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
AK Seitai Maru
AK Busan Maru
AP Koshu Maru #3, heavy damage
AP Mexico Maru
AP Teiun Maru
AP Kaishi Maru, Bomb hits 1
PG Uji

Japanese BB TF hit Palembang...


Naval bombardment of Palembang, at 20,55

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Takao
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato


Allied ground losses:
147 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 2

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 7
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 5


India & Burma


Moulmein was captured....


Ground combat at Moulmein

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 7780 troops, 96 guns, 7 vehicles

Defending force 1245 troops, 11 guns, 3 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 36 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Moulmein base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
91 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

[aztez]

Report from 10th through 12th of January 1942


Central Pacific


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North Pacific


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China


IJN bombers hit Homan, Wuchow and Ichang.

A major ground offensive is launched against Homan…


Ground combat at Homan

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 234559 troops, 2959 guns, 323 vehicles

Defending force 100843 troops, 710 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 4


Japanese ground losses:
5227 casualties reported
Guns lost 184
Vehicles lost 5

Allied ground losses:
5517 casualties reported
Guns lost 93

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Ground combat at Homan

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 226610 troops, 2744 guns, 315 vehicles

Defending force 94333 troops, 578 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)


Japanese ground losses:
3872 casualties reported
Guns lost 90
Vehicles lost 18

Allied ground losses:
2742 casualties reported
Guns lost 48


Philippines


Japanese capture Cagayan.


Malaya Peninsula


Erstad keep bombing Singapore with his field artillery.

Mersing falls.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Japanese fleet arrived at Pago Pago…


Coastal Guns at Pago Pago, 98,110, firing at TF 112
TF 112 troops unloading over beach at Pago Pago, 98,110


192 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Katori, Shell hits 3
PG Fukui Maru
PC Takuna Maru #6, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Tateyama Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AP Ryoyu Maru #21, Shell hits 3
AP Otake Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
PC Shonon Maru #11, Shell hits 1
AP Aratama Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
ML Tsugaru, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
460 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

…and as the result Pago Pago was captured.


DEI


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India & Burma


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[aztez]

Report from 13th through 15th of January 1942



Central Pacific


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North Pacific


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China


Erstad did not assault Homan this time around. He is resting his troops and I would assume that offensive will continue next turn.


Philippines


Japanese captured Bataan.

There is only one allied controlled base left and that is Manila.


Malaya Peninsula


He is resting his troops here too. Just an bombardment attack in Singapore.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


He has started building up Solomons since Japanese troops landed at Gasmata.



DEI


Invasion has begun at Pontianak…


Coastal Guns at Pontianak, 25,58, firing at TF 9
TF 9 troops unloading over beach at Pontianak, 25,58


26 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Yakaze
AK Akagane Maru
AP Haisho Maru, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
197 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


Batavia was also bombed by Japanese naval TF…


Naval bombardment of Batavia, at 19,59


Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 destroyed
Hawk 75A: 4 destroyed
Martin 139: 2 destroyed
Brewster 339D: 3 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CA Kumano
BB Haruna
CA Atago
BB Kongo

Allied Ships
AK Ban Ho Guan, Shell hits 1


Allied ground losses:
2308 casualties reported
Guns lost 31
Vehicles lost 2

Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 67


Also couple of close calls for allies with a bit of luck I could have had a nice turn indeed…


Day Time Surface Combat at 23,59

Japanese Ships
CVL Zuiho
CVE Hosho
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CL Kitakami
DD Hatsuharu
DD Nenohi
DD Hatsushima
DD Wakaba
DD Inazuma
DD Mikazuki

Allied Ships
PT TM-4
PT TM-5
PT TM-6
PT TM-7
PT TM-8
PT TM-9
PT TM-10, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT TM-11
PT TM-12
PT TM-13
PT TM-14
PT TM-15


Day Air attack on TF at 23,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11

Allied aircraft
CW-21B Demon x 5
T.IVa x 9
Martin 139 x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
CW-21B Demon: 3 destroyed
T.IVa: 2 damaged
Martin 139: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVE Hosho
BB Ise
BB Hyuga


Burma & India


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[Rob Brennan UK]

Nice try Aztez ! .. was that a mid ocean PT boat intercept ? I usually split them into 2 x 6 .. twice the chance of an intercept and ive never seen all PT boats engage anyway. Having a lrge group seems to achieve nothing.

Homan is looking dodgy. Unusual jap assault route there. I usuaulyl see ichang or yenen-Kweil??? (thingy) . Being on a rail hex your supply should be in a better position. also have a look at support points. i bet your low here ( chaina usuaully is). can u rail down the chinese red army and the spares in sian. might make a big differance . OH and change the commanders too( for the corps as well)..

good luck

[aztez]

ORIGINAL: Rob Brennan UK

Nice try Aztez ! .. was that a mid ocean PT boat intercept ? I usually split them into 2 x 6 .. twice the chance of an intercept and ive never seen all PT boats engage anyway. Having a lrge group seems to achieve nothing.

Homan is looking dodgy. Unusual jap assault route there. I usuaulyl see ichang or yenen-Kweil??? (thingy) . Being on a rail hex your supply should be in a better position. also have a look at support points. i bet your low here ( chaina usuaully is). can u rail down the chinese red army and the spares in sian. might make a big differance . OH and change the commanders too( for the corps as well)..

good luck

It was not an mid ocean intercept. That combat happened near Batavia. Propably I should split those PT's but I haven't decieded yet.

I didn't expect Erstad to try an breakthrough at Homan. There are well over 20 units involved there. I wohn't go into greater detail what I'am planning in China but I will try to counter his moves here.

I don't know what kind of style Erstad usually plays but he is moving around with force and has yet to make a mistake in this game [:)]

[aztez]

Report from 16th through 18th of January 1942


Central Pacific


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North Pacific


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China


Massive ground offensive is ongoing at Homan. There +300 000 Japanese infantry assaulting the city.


Ground combat at Homan

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 311810 troops, 3743 guns, 301 vehicles

Defending force 90744 troops, 530 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 4


Japanese ground losses:
10916 casualties reported
Guns lost 189
Vehicles lost 23

Allied ground losses:
3171 casualties reported
Guns lost 47


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Ground combat at Homan

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 295389 troops, 3368 guns, 277 vehicles

Defending force 85375 troops, 373 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 3


Japanese ground losses:
7526 casualties reported
Guns lost 214
Vehicles lost 19

Allied ground losses:
2936 casualties reported
Guns lost 69


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Ground combat at Homan

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 284735 troops, 3094 guns, 266 vehicles

Defending force 80938 troops, 261 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2


Japanese ground losses:
4171 casualties reported
Guns lost 120
Vehicles lost 11

Allied ground losses:
2309 casualties reported
Guns lost 63



Philippines


Japanese army is preparing for final assault againts Manila.


Malaya Peninsula


There was massive assault againts Singapore. I don’t know how long the defenders can last but it isn’t looking too good.


Ground combat at Singapore

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 150710 troops, 1495 guns, 39 vehicles

Defending force 68917 troops, 606 guns, 20 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 6)


Japanese ground losses:
3562 casualties reported
Guns lost 107
Vehicles lost 5

Allied ground losses:
1707 casualties reported
Guns lost 41
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at Singapore

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1658 troops, 0 guns, 111 vehicles

Defending force 66778 troops, 547 guns, 19 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 6)


Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 6

Allied ground losses:
162 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


Australia, NZ & South Pacific



Gasmata is now occupied by enemy troops. Also Funafuti Island is captured.


DEI


Amboina falls. This is not good news.

The brave defenders of Pontianak surrendered.


Burma & India


First Japanese troops have now reached Rangoon.


If Erstad agrees not look into this AAR than I will discuss the operational plans in greater detail. There are some ideas that I would like to have input about.

[Sardaukar]

Well, hopefully you can keep Singapore at least until end of January..everything later than that is bonus. After it falls he'll prolly steamroll Burma. And I bet that his troops didn't like those battles in Homan..Chinese don't cost much for Allies in terms of Victory Points...[:D].

There is always the chance that IJ will run out of supplies in Singapore & Philippines for a while..and have to re-supply, giving more time.

[aztez]

ORIGINAL: Sardaukar

Well, hopefully you can keep Singapore at least until end of January..everything later than that is bonus. After it falls he'll prolly steamroll Burma. And I bet that his troops didn't like those battles in Homan..Chinese don't cost much for Allies in terms of Victory Points...[:D].

There is always the chance that IJ will run out of supplies in Singapore & Philippines for a while..and have to re-supply, giving more time.

Hopefully I can hold on to Singapore but I'am not counting on it... odds just don't look too good! [:(] Only hope is that is short on supplies.

China situation isn't great either. Yes, I managed to inflict some casualties but he got 1:1 odds which is not particular good sign.

I don't think Erstad will run into too severe supply situation. Actually, he seems very capable opponent and that is scary thing to note [:)]

I'am actually building up my future plans on your idea Sardaukar! [:D] So, you will be guilty in "court of law" if this ends up in a total disaster! [:D][:D][:D]

More detailed information about this one as soon as I know Erstad wohn't be reading this AAR [:)]

[Rob Brennan UK]

any chance of slipping in an AK or 3 (singly) to singers ? .. can make a huge differance is you can. Although your opponent looks very very competent to me.

[aztez]

Nope. Unfortunately, I have tried that last turn but the AK in question got toasted by the Imperial Japanese navy [:(]

Yes, I don't think he has made a single mistake yet in this game [:)] I really have to be careful what I'am doing or... [:-]

Once I get more troops into positions we will see quite massive battles and with 3 day turns it's only going better... [:)]

I can actually recommend to try 3 day turns... It's gives the game quite an diffrent perspective [:)]

...but as I said earlier I have a game plan which nobody has tried... at least I'am unaware of that [:D] ...Thanks to Sardaukar for this [;)]

[erstad]

Yup, after this message, this AAR is closed to me.

[aztez]

Report from 19th from 21st of January 1942


Central Pacific


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North Pacific


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China


Erstad rested his troops at Homan.


Philippines


There is now around 100 000 troops at Manila.


Malaya Peninsula


Peaceful times but I think the offensive will soon start again.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Small Japanese transport convoy was hit...


Day Air attack on TF, near Namlea at 38,73


Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Meigen Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Tango Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Teiryu Maru

These B17C flew from Darwin.


DEI


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India & Burma


7000 enemy troops reached Rangoon.


As Erstad said this AAR is off limits to him from now on.

I will reveal my grand strategy in next post and I do hope to get input from other players in this forum.