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RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:13 pm
by Mike McCreery
ORIGINAL: Lowpe
ORIGINAL: topeverest
You typically get success with those minefields. Don't you really have to overload them before any hits?
The sub minefields generally work right away or not at all for me. Of course, were I to steam into Rangoon I would hit my mines (already happened several times);
I hit Allied sub minefields all the time. Even sweepers with good commanders hit them. Even after I detect the minefields. I just can't wait for the end game when he drops thousands of the suckers on me.[:(]
If you can drop different types of mines in the same hex then I think your chance to hit is even greater...perhaps might be why Allied fields are so effective Dutch and American mines. The Allies haven't laid too many lately however, but in the beginning of my takeover minefields were a seemingly never ending problem.
I think I read somewhere that each mine field is checked separately so different mine fields = more chance to hit.
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:42 pm
by Lokasenna
Remember that he can get sig int that looks like "CV Akagi is located at Koepang"...
Maybe you should pick a cluster of ports? Lessen the chance of him getting some DL hits on a base. Dunno about that, as I haven't done it, but maybe?
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:11 pm
by Lowpe
ORIGINAL: Lokasenna
Remember that he can get sig int that looks like "CV Akagi is located at Koepang"...
Maybe you should pick a cluster of ports? Lessen the chance of him getting some DL hits on a base. Dunno about that, as I haven't done it, but maybe?
I figured that is what he got; why else would he heavily naval and recon the base?
Once he starts penetrating my perimeter and advancing and kicking my butt I hope there will be holes in the coverage where the kb can sneak in and return the favor.
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:12 pm
by Lowpe
ORIGINAL: Wargmr
I think I read somewhere that each mine field is checked separately so different mine fields = more chance to hit.
I remember the same thing. I think Alfred might have even been the source, but don't quote me!
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:01 pm
by Lowpe
May 15th, 1943
Monsoon!
Night attacks: Allies hit Magwe no damage.
Another good day prosecuting ASW attacks by Destroyers...
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:06 pm
by topeverest
I don't think snapper went down, but hopefully to the yard.
Agree that using the ASW heavy DD's is a very good use. Smart too.
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:08 pm
by Lowpe
Not to be outdone, these two DD get only one solid hit, but a near miss also starts a fire on the bridge of the submarine.
I hate Allied subs...there are way too many. Supposedly I have sunk 44 of the wee beasties.
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:11 pm
by Lowpe
But then another sub nails a minelayer, but the mines are in place at Nauru and we should make it back to port...
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:13 pm
by topeverest
I don't think snapper went down, but hopefully to the yard.
Agree that using the ASW heavy DD's is a very good use. Smart too.
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:51 pm
by Lowpe
China:
Chinese attack across a river...on victory points I am ahead 3-1 according to Tracker.
Look at that Chinese Fighters at Changsha...such a cunning opponent.
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:53 pm
by Lowpe
Here is a picture of the overly aggressive and totally obnoxious American submarines.
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:59 pm
by Lowpe
These ships left Fusan yesterday or this morning. Nice oil delivery...
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:05 pm
by Lowpe
I guess I really messed up here....I suppose Allies just delivered 40K supplies to Rangoon, so the heck with the Monsoon.[:(] Sometimes I am so slow.
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:46 pm
by ny59giants
Sent you PM with screen shot of 'my' sub blockade of Japan in June '44. Hope you enjoyed it!! [:D]
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 11:15 pm
by Lowpe
ORIGINAL: ny59giants
Sent you PM with screen shot of 'my' sub blockade of Japan in June '44. Hope you enjoyed it!! [:D]
Too funny! Something to look forward to.[:D]
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 11:24 pm
by Lowpe
ORIGINAL: topeverest
I don't think snapper went down, but hopefully to the yard.
Agree that using the ASW heavy DD's is a very good use. Smart too.
Let us hope you are wrong...generally subs can't take two direct hits unless of course it is fog of war.
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:27 am
by Lowpe
Putting together a strike package in Burma:
200+ Fighters on Escort, 150 Bombers all from Magwe with a dozen fighters on night time CAP.
Bombers will be 1 sentai naval trained Helen IIa, Betties and Kates.
Supporting adjacent bases will hold fighters on CAP. About 125 more fighters.
I keep jumping back and forth on pulling the trigger or not. I fear a splintered blood bath.
EDIT: I pulled the trigger...hopefully I don't lose more than 100 planes.
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:55 am
by setloz
Good luck!
Any planes on sweep?
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:57 am
by Lowpe
Turn is done and the attack in Burma is on...
I figure any attack needs at least 200 fighters on escort to work now...making big air bases a must.
RE: Burma Bungle!
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:52 pm
by Lowpe
ORIGINAL: setloz
Good luck!
Any planes on sweep?
No sweeps. My sweeping pilots crash and burn like my escorts so they are all escorting instead. Perhaps numbers will lighten the losses. Probably not.