Lambs to the slaughter (Lowpe (J) vs Jocke; BillBrown (A)) Finished

[Lowpe]

Aug 2, 1943

So far we have survived two sweeps by 16 Corsairs each...I think losses are even to slightly in Japan's favor. I hope the bombers come soon...

[Lowpe]

No bombers, it seems there was 3 groups sweeping: 18,16,16 and 4. Franks did very, very well indeed. The Corsairs were set at 30K, and we had three sentai of Franks (101 planes total) set at 9,7, and 5K.

Urumchi falls at last taking a fair number of Chinese planes.

[Lowpe]

That kind of success, with Low CAP, against good fighters I think has really saved Magwe's production, as I can only think of what Jocke thinks about flying into a nest of 350 fighters instead of 100.

At some point will he pursue night bombing, or will he wait till 44 for that? Not sure.

Over in the New Britain things have been relatively quiet. My probing raids have met with no resistance, I can't tempt his planes to fly bombing missions over my ships, so it has been quiet for the last few days.

I am moving SNLF COYs to the dot bases to hold them...flying them in by flying boat or fast transport them in. I feel I need a little something there, as more free bases for the Allies is something I want to avoid.

[Lowpe]

Once great ambition turns to bitter defeat...

[Lowpe]

August 3, 1943

Jugs sweep Shwebo heavily, but the Franks are back at larger bases so they swept for no purpose.

Situation continues to look good here, but the threat of invasions always weight heavily. Building up Pegu as a serious reserve base.

[Lowpe]

Lots of action here.

American minesweepers at Lae; the Marine Corp parachutes in at Fenri to be met by elements of the 14th Naval Guard. The 14th arrived overnight via fast transport, and just in time![;)]

Further to the south, at Shortlands the 24th Division lands more troops but is repulsed with 120 disablements...they weren't too prepared for the landing. Now the A and C splinters are there.

And further to the east, Christmas Island (Pacific Ocean) is invaded by the 7th Division, and holds.

[Lowpe]

The August upgrade for the fast battlehsips adds almost 150 AA points. It is nice having Manila around to do these upgrades.

25mm, but beggars can't be choosy. Also, adds some air radar.

I have gotten most of the fast battleships, E's, and 15 knot subchasers in for their upgrades, along with a couple of CLs.

[Lowpe]

Yesterday I bought out the 2nd Armored.

The 1st Division is enroute to Saipan.

The 16th is heading for Truk and will arrive tomorrow.

The 1st Tank leaves for Bangkok today.

The 5th Guards, 6th Guards, 2nd, 4th, 14th divisions are all awaiting purchasing and are resting at Tokyo.

The poor experience is a harsh effect of being wiped out in California.

[Lowpe]

Aug 4, 1943

Allies drop more paratroopers in.

[Lowpe]

Lots of possibilities here

[Lowpe]

Line Island

[Lowpe]

Air losses for the day

[Lowpe]

Sub losses for the day.

[njp72]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

Dec 17, 1941

First day, and the Allies start night bombing of Palembang. Three AA units there don't fire at all, no searchlights or radar in them. The unit that has that is at Mir

The Dutch miss, but the B17 get 2 hits and raise the refinery damage to 44 and oil to 13.

Now you have me confused old friend. [;)]


I think we have jumped back in time and space. Perhaps the Empire has been able to develop a new wonder weapon called the tardis? [X(]

[Lowpe]

Thanks, I shouldn't post from hotel rooms on Saturday morning.

[Lowpe]

August 5, 1943

Allies aggressively recon the dot bases looking for easy conquests. P38s butcher some Rufes over Fenri.

A Yank sub sinks a poorly escorted tanker carrying oil short of Manila.

Aliford Bay finally falls to combined attacks.

[Lowpe]

August 6, 1943

The only good PT boat is a sunk PT boat.

[Lowpe]

The only good beast is a downed beast.



A very expensive bombing mission for the Allies.

[Lowpe]

The Butcher's Bill...

[Lowpe]

A busy theatre in the war, currently.