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About 8 Divs and a lot of HQ's engineers and armour plus about 70 sqns of aircraft
 
But I doubt it will work urban plus lvl 9 forts = hard !!!

Andy, is your email down?

Not that I am aware of I have have had turns in the last 24 hours...
 
I was waiting on you for one I suspect from your post we have the issue again !!!

I got this error message:

A message (from <simonprior@comcast.net>) was received at 29 Jun 2007 18:49:53 +0000.

The following addresses had delivery problems:

a.mcphie at btinternet.com (edited by me)
Persistent Transient Failure: Delivery time expired
Delivery last attempted at 29 Jun 2007 18:49:53 +0000

I'll try again

Weird I have had several turns from PZB and one from Pauk in last 24 hours so I am confused again....

Did you receive one from me yesterday?

Chez

get my reply?

OK I have been manic at work - seriously crazy so Pauk and PZB's holidays have been well timed !!!

This is the turn from before he went on holiday !!!

DD's find a sub and she goes down

There isnt much to say at present as 10th Army spearheads inch there way over mountainous jungle roads on the northern Coast. Trying to bring up large Arty and Inf units is hard going and units are covering 7 - 12 miles per day - Not surprising 10th Army has 200,000 men on that road IRL at most I would be able to sustain max 1 Corps forward deployed

In the south 6 Army is driving on Clark Field - same issue as 10th Army 1 road, moutains and bad weather it takes time to move everything except Armour and my tanks are not enough on their own to get the job done.

Its going to take time

1st Aus Army is assembling at Camhran Bay ready for the off but this also will take time and time is the one commodity I am short of....


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/31/45

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ASW attack near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
SS RO-47, hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Henley
DD Lewis Hancock

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B29's not really achieving much at night but we shall persist. These were from Hue.


Night Air attack on Hiroshima/Kure , at 60,41

Japanese aircraft
C6N1-S Myrt x 33
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 33

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 54

Japanese aircraft losses
C6N1-S Myrt: 2 destroyed, 13 damaged
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 12 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:

Another sub tries to enter Aparri Harbour going in against the number of escorts I have there is suicide...

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Sub attack near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
SS RO-107, hits 4

Allied Ships
MSW Serene
MSW Hazard
MSW Skirmish
MSW Shelter
MSW Signet
MSW Scuffle

PZB training raids

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 46

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
42 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
4 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 35

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-84-Ic Frank bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-84-Ic Frank bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Pisanuloke , at 32,38


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 7


No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 8
PB4Y Liberator x 9


Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 22


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Nitiyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported

Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on San Marcelino , at 43,50

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 16

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
B-29 Superfortress x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged


Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Pagan , at 64,62

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 8
B-24J Liberator x 30

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 2 destroyed


Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 37

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 35th/A Brigade, at 44,51


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3
A-26B Invader x 45


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
183 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

Aircraft Attacking:
45 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 105th/C Division, at 44,49


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 19
A-26B Invader x 35
PB4Y Liberator x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
22 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 58th Ind.Mixed/A Brigade, at 44,49


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 13
P-40N Warhawk x 10
P-38J Lightning x 39
A-26B Invader x 15
PB4Y Liberator x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
10 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
9 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 28,34


Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 13


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Fukko Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
113 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 42,74


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 5
TBM Avenger x 13


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK Ogura Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 43,65

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Jane Addams, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Cornelius Vanderbilt, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 67,60

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 33

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 3 destroyed


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Day Air attack on TF at 47,65

Japanese aircraft
Ki-67 Peggy x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
SC SC-1060
AK Seaman A. Knapp
SC SC-983

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 4000 feet
4 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 4000 feet
4 x Ki-67 Peggy bombing at 4000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 65,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Empire Bell, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 67,59

Japanese aircraft
Ki-67 Peggy x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 7 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Bucknell Victory
AK Henry White

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Day Air attack on TF at 25,32


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 7
Mosquito FB.VI x 9
P-38J Lightning x 14


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PG Kongosan Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
1 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 25,55


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 11
SB2C Helldiver x 6
P-40N Warhawk x 33


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Yamabuki Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Utide Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 43,65

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Granville Stuart
AK Jane Addams, on fire, heavy damage
AK Cornelius Vanderbilt, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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ASW attack near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
SS RO-107, hits 10, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
LST LST-671
LST LST-588
AP J. Franklin Bell
DE Willmarth
DE Weeden
DE Underhill
DE Earl V. Johnson
DE Holton
DE Gunason


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Ground combat at Iwo Jima

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 83062 troops, 977 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 2281

Defending force 60573 troops, 611 guns, 157 vehicles, Assault Value = 1317



Allied ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 3


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Ground combat at Vigan

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 13823 troops, 138 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1297

Defending force 9674 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 194

I am still manic so apologies for the multi turn update.

Not much has happened.

1. TF with 4 Divs is now enroute for India plus 11th Airborne is shuttling into Andaman Islands in preparatin for a few para drops on PZB's rear areas. (Hyderabad looked good but I detect units heading that way so it looks like he is covering rear areas in case I try this)

2. 6th US Army on the southern front has managed to get its spearhead into Clark Field the rest of the army is moving to follow on. This as cut off the bulk of the Japanese army at Lingyen in the mountains.

3. 10th US Army is held up by stubborn resistance at Vigan but will move to fully invest Lingyen shortly. (I am tempted to leave 1 Corps at Lingyen and take 10th Army to Clark via the southern route it will mean a delay because 6th US Army needs those roads for its logistics tail back to the supply head at Appari but concentrating the bulk of the Army Group may allow capture of the malaria free zone quicker.

4. Strat Bombing is more or less on hold for now Daylight strikes by B29's are suicide in the face of Reppus.

5. I am getting really hacked off by allied air to ground targeting I want 20 FB's to attack each unit and disrupt it - what actually happens 100 FB's attack a construction unit so next day the allies throw more and more assets into ground attacks not trying to damage them just disrupt more I want to give attackers a chance but its really starting to piss me off. This over concentration on 1 or 2 units in a large stack is annoying so the attacker throws massive numbers into the frame this isnt a Allied only problemn I think Pauk had a similare issue against me at Manila in our game.

If I can finish resistance at Vigan (1 Mixed Bde hanging on) then I will order the bulk of 10th Army south I want Clark fast if PZB wants to run into Manila&nbsp;thats fine IO cannot waste my spearpoint in house to hose fighting for Manila.

Clark is what I need for the next stage.

Forces at Casmranh Bay continue to recover

An interesting turn 10th US Army is moving south after clearing the rear area

Richeilue ate 3 Torps and will be out of the rest of the war she should survive but she will be down for a while

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/11/45

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ASW attack near Vigan at 44,49

Japanese Ships
SS RO-106, hits 7, heavy damage

Allied Ships
MSW Hazard
MSW Skirmish
MSW Shelter
MSW Scuffle
MSW Serene

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Naval bombardment of Lingayen, at 44,50

Allied Ships
BB New York
BB California
CA Minneapolis
BB Richelieu
CA Alaska
CA St. Paul
CA Wichita
CA Tuscaloosa
BB Wisconsin

Japanese ground losses:
630 casualties reported
Guns lost 21
Vehicles lost 1

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TF 1013 encounters mine field at Vigan (44,49)

Allied Ships
DMS Hambleton
DMS Hogan

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-102a Randy x 27

No Japanese losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 24

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 18

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
2 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 8
PB4Y Liberator x 6


No Allied losses

Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lingayen , at 44,50

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 2
Ki-102a Randy x 1

Allied aircraft
A-26B Invader x 87
PB4Y Liberator x 12
B-29 Superfortress x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 damaged
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
A-26B Invader: 4 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 2 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
363 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 157
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
21 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
10 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
14 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Vigan , at 44,49

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 20
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 29
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 29

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 17
F6F Hellcat x 18
F4U-1 Corsair x 5
P-38J Lightning x 16
P-47D Thunderbolt x 6
P-51D Mustang x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 20 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 25 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 18 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-51D Mustang: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged

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Day Air attack on Vigan , at 44,49

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 15
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 33

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 7
F6F Hellcat x 9
F4U-1 Corsair x 2
P-38J Lightning x 6
P-47D Thunderbolt x 3
P-51D Mustang x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 12 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 33 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-47D Thunderbolt: 2 destroyed
P-51D Mustang: 6 destroyed, 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on 94th/C Division, at 29,34


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 6
A-26B Invader x 38
PB4Y Liberator x 2


Allied aircraft losses
A-26B Invader: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
12 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
18 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 44,55

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 7

Allied aircraft
A-26B Invader x 9

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Nichii Maru, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 44,55

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 7

Allied aircraft
A-26B Invader x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
A-26B Invader: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Unyo Maru, Bomb hits 12, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Vigan at 44,49

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 28
J2M Jack x 6
D4Y Judy x 18
A6M5c Zeke x 27
B5N Kate x 3
B7A Grace x 34
G4M2 Betty x 9
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 33
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 33
Ki-102a Randy x 18
Ki-49 Helen x 4
Ki-67 Peggy x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 16
F6F Hellcat x 17
F4U-1 Corsair x 5
P-38J Lightning x 13
P-47D Thunderbolt x 5
P-51D Mustang x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 28 destroyed
J2M Jack: 6 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 10 destroyed
A6M5c Zeke: 27 destroyed
B5N Kate: 3 destroyed
B7A Grace: 10 destroyed, 14 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 6 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 32 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 27 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 16 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 3 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 6 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-47D Thunderbolt: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-51D Mustang: 7 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
BB California, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB Wisconsin
BB Richelieu, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB New York

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Vigan at 44,49

Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 2
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 3
Ki-102a Randy x 5
Ki-67 Peggy x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 14
F6F Hellcat x 15
F4U-1 Corsair x 5
P-38J Lightning x 8
P-47D Thunderbolt x 3
P-51D Mustang x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M Jack: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 2 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 3 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-47D Thunderbolt: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
MSW Signet, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 63,60

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Josiah Earl, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Alcoa Pioneer, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Vigan at 44,49

Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 8
Ki-102a Randy x 6
Ki-49 Helen x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 5
F6F Hellcat x 7
F4U-1 Corsair x 2
P-38J Lightning x 2
P-47D Thunderbolt x 1
P-51D Mustang x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M Jack: 3 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 10 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 4 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 4 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 2 destroyed
P-47D Thunderbolt: 1 damaged
P-51D Mustang: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Bougainville, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 61,62


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 40
F6F-5N Hellcat x 12
TBM Avenger x 15


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Bunzan Maru
AK Shinshu Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Higane Maru
AK Shinki Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x F6F-5N Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x F6F-5N Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Pescadores at 47,43


Allied aircraft
A-26B Invader x 15


Allied aircraft losses
A-26B Invader: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Chikuzan Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Eisho Maru
AK Myoho Maru
AK Jinbu Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 63,60

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 2
P1Y Frances x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 1 damaged
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied Ships
AK John W. Davis
AK General Fleisher, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
TK Agwiworld
AK James Lick
AK Peter Lassen

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 63,56

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 7
D4Y Judy x 10
B7A Grace x 7
G4M2 Betty x 15
P1Y Frances x 19
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 5 destroyed
B7A Grace: 1 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Tjikarang, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Russell Chittenden, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Island Mail, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Maine, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Antoine Saugrain, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 62,60

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 38
F6F-5N Hellcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged


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Ground combat at Iwo Jima

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 92915 troops, 1031 guns, 628 vehicles, Assault Value = 2198

Defending force 61896 troops, 616 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 1330



Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at Lingayen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 14014 troops, 97 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 705

Defending force 73435 troops, 695 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 1332


Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported

Oooh an interesting turn PZB landed Paras at the non base hex in the mountains across my LOC. It's an interesting trick and I have always resisted doing it myself but its timing is impeccable he has used so now I can as well in India.

(If anyone wants to know how to do it I am happy to share but its a little sneaky )

I have no issue with it per se so not complaining its a valid choice

Unfortunately one of my carrier TF's got hit hard south of Iwo it was escorting a TF through the 'GAP' I have been sooo lucky so far its about time PZB had a little.

Andy


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/12/45

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Night Air attack on Sendai , at 67,41

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 17
C6N1-S Myrt x 39
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 14

Allied aircraft
P-61A Black Widow x 28

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-61A Black Widow: 4 destroyed, 5 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
6 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
6 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P-61A Black Widow bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on US 6th Army, at 45,50

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 7
Ki-100 Tony x 12

No Japanese losses

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-102a Randy x 25

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-102a Randy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 26

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Krung Thep , at 29,39

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 9
PB4Y Liberator x 9


Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lingayen , at 44,50


Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 21


Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lingayen , at 44,50


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 19
B-29 Superfortress x 125


Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
387 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 372

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
14 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
12 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
5 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
5 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Clark Field , at 43,51


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 11


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Pagan , at 64,62

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 2
Ki-100 Tony x 4

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 28
F6F-5N Hellcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 2 destroyed
Ki-100 Tony: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 5 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x F6F-5N Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 98th USA Division, at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 9
Ki-102a Randy x 4
Ki-48 Lily x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged


Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on 27th Ind.Mixed/A Brigade, at 29,34


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 6
A-26B Invader x 21


Allied aircraft losses
A-26B Invader: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
77 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
7 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 94th/C Division, at 29,34


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 4
A-26B Invader x 41
PB4Y Liberator x 2


Allied aircraft losses
A-26B Invader: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
116 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
12 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
23 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 72nd Ind.Mixed/B Brigade, at 29,39


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 3
A-26B Invader x 10


Allied aircraft losses
A-26B Invader: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x A-26B Invader bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Muntok at 21,55


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 7


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AG AG-2064, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG AG-121, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Manila at 43,52


Allied aircraft
A-26B Invader x 11


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Tazima Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Taichu at 49,43


Allied aircraft
A-26B Invader x 13


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Terukawa Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Takamisan Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Tenkai Maru

Japanese ground losses:
80 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Vigan at 44,49

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 14
D4Y Judy x 11
A6M5c Zeke x 2

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 15
F6F Hellcat x 24
F4U-1 Corsair x 5
P-38J Lightning x 13
P-47D Thunderbolt x 5
P-51D Mustang x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 14 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 2 destroyed
A6M5c Zeke: 2 destroyed


Allied Ships
BB Wisconsin

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Day Air attack on TF, near Vigan at 44,49

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 15
F6F Hellcat x 24
F4U-1 Corsair x 5
P-38J Lightning x 13
P-47D Thunderbolt x 5
P-51D Mustang x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,59

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 4
D4Y Judy x 8
B7A Grace x 3
G4M2 Betty x 3
P1Y Frances x 3
Ki-100 Tony x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 56
F6F-5N Hellcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 4 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 7 destroyed
B7A Grace: 1 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 2 destroyed
Ki-100 Tony: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Sea Sturgeon

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 64,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 6
P1Y Frances x 17

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 55
F6F-5N Hellcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 6 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Kanlaon II
AK Cape Faro

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,59

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 2
G4M2 Betty x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 9

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 55
F6F-5N Hellcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 2 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 4 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Formidable

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,59

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 26
D4Y Judy x 13
B7A Grace x 3
G4M2 Betty x 38
P1Y Frances x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 11
Ki-100 Tony x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 8

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 51
F6F-5N Hellcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 18 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 4 destroyed, 3 damaged
B7A Grace: 1 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 20 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 9 destroyed
Ki-100 Tony: 5 destroyed
Ki-51 Sonia: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 17 destroyed, 3 damaged
F6F-5N Hellcat: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CVL Cabot
CV Formidable, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Monterey, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Welles
DD Hobson
CV Saratoga, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CLAA Oakland

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
6 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
1 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 64,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 38
F6F-5N Hellcat x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed


Allied Ships
AK John Martin Miller, Kamikaze hits 1, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF, near Vigan at 44,49

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 10
G4M2 Betty x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 5
F6F Hellcat x 13
F4U-1 Corsair x 2
P-38J Lightning x 3
P-47D Thunderbolt x 1
P-51D Mustang x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 1 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Vigan at 44,49

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 10
P-38J Lightning x 1
P-51D Mustang x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Taichu at 49,43


Allied aircraft
A-26B Invader x 26


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Tosan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Terukawa Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Yuri Maru
AK Takamisan Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Yamagiku Maru, Bomb hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
185 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 54
F6F Hellcat x 13
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1D Corsair x 25
Kittyhawk III x 1
P-38J Lightning x 2
P-47D Thunderbolt x 2
P-51D Mustang x 12
P-61A Black Widow x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed


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Day Air attack on TF, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 8

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 54
F6F Hellcat x 11
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1D Corsair x 25
Kittyhawk III x 1
P-38J Lightning x 2
P-47D Thunderbolt x 2
P-51D Mustang x 8
P-61A Black Widow x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 8 destroyed


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ASW attack at 64,59

Japanese Ships
SS I-402

Allied Ships
AK William J. Riddle
AK Leon S. Merrill
MSW Tanager

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ASW attack near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese Ships
PC PC-221
PC PC-213
PC PC-200
PC PC-198
PC PC-196
PC PC-124

Allied Ships
SS Batfish, heavy damage

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Sub attack at 64,59

Japanese Ships
SS I-402

Allied Ships
AK Willard R. Johnson, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
MSW Tanager


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Ground combat at Iwo Jima

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 93091 troops, 1036 guns, 628 vehicles, Assault Value = 2201

Defending force 61931 troops, 610 guns, 161 vehicles, Assault Value = 1336



Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Lingayen

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 14079 troops, 97 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 844

Defending force 72775 troops, 690 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 1335



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Ground combat at 45,50

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1996 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 77

Defending force 7310 troops, 77 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 22

Japanese max assault: 62 - adjusted assault: 12

Allied max defense: 19 - adjusted defense: 88

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
216 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Hm, let me guess, you set the mission to supply the hex first, and then change it into airdrop?

Yup thats the trick

p.s. 1st Australian Army is passing the Andaman Islands now and is still not spotted.....
&nbsp;
The TF is 3 days steaming at max speed from the assault beaches and the concentration of 11th Airborne Div is almost complete on Andaman Islands
&nbsp;
in total the Army consists of a single reinforced Corps of 4 Divs
&nbsp;
1st Army HQ
3 x Inf Divs (3rd, 9th and 11th)
2nd Aus Cav Div
2 x A/T Regts
1 x Arty Regt
1 x US Arty Bde
5 x Tank Bns
2 x Base Forces
&nbsp;
In total 80,000 veteran soldiers lets see what happens
&nbsp;
11th Airborne will perform deep strikes trying to incite uprisings in India Cities - At least 4 bases look to be totally ungarrisoned !!!
&nbsp;
I have 2 Sqns of LR Coronado transports for later insertion.
&nbsp;
1 will take 503rd Para Regt to attack northern Burma and Assam region the second will carry 511th Para Regt to attack Lucknow/Benares
&nbsp;
187th and 188th Glider Regts will act as Divisional Reserve if I can secure an AF on the mainland they will be ferried in to that location ASAP and used for future 'deep' strikes

Oh by the way Stalin is keeping his promise detailes are hard to get but elements of several armies have arrived and are starting to get ready.....1,000 + AV Rifle Corps muhahahah

I am worried about the Soviet AF most of the fighters are operating KingCobras I dont know how they will cope with Reppus never mind Shindens

of 1,145 Fighters over 700 are KingCobras only 100 are in La-7's and about 250 in Yak-3's

260 Sturmovicks and 500 Tu-2's or PE - 3's make up the rest its not a lot.....

I have to say I am concerned I have no stocks of KingCobras (55 in pool against 700 deployed not a lot of cover) and the pilots are all in high 50's xp wise except for 3 KingCobra Groups that are mid 60's

I have 400 pilots in the pool which is not a lot.

I expect the Soviet AF to lose badly quite quickly

Just don't use Soviet airforce. If it is&nbsp; not going to help you, don't use it. Or better, use it only where you don't expect losses and have air superiority from the start.

No, use the Soviet airforce, but use it the way the Soviets used it:
Set all those Kingcobras on groundattack and get after his groundforces.

Aye the soviet AF is weak and may well be a problem as I have offered not to use soviet bases for US Aircraft.

It is probably correct but it may be painfull for the Soviets.

OK Situation in PI is moving on after the para drop in my rear my troops are going the long way round to Clark and it takes days but we will get it done.

I estimate a month to have finished the campaign and taken Clark Field.

In the meantime a carrier TF gets the crap kicked out of it off the Bonins steps will need to be taken to neutralise these islands once and for all.

OK last but not least the invasion of India is on.

Last night Glider Borne troops of the 187th Regt landed at Yunam and although they failed to take the base the defences are remarkably light. (I thought non existant but my intel was faulty)

Phase 2 is landings by all forces tomorrow covered by CVE's on close support and fleet carriers offshore.

In support nuisance parachute landings will occur.

the 503rd para Regt will attempt to sieze Benares NE of Yunam and the 511th will make landings in the East Bengal around Dacca/Dimapur.

503rd's landing is a serious attempt to threaten PZB's rear the 511th is a nuisance raid I 'think' the bases are unguarded in which case if nothing else I destroy forts....

Andy