East of Homan Japanese and Chinese forces meet in the field. A Japanese bombardment results in 37 Japanese casualties and 6 guns lost to 10 Chinese casualties and 1 gun lost.
No! No! You point the end with the hole in it towards the enemy . . .[:D]
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RE: Focus continues at Homan
No! No! You point the end with the hole in it towards the enemy . . .[:D]
Civil war? What does that mean? Is there any foreign war? Isn't every war fought between men, between brothers?
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RE: Focus continues at Homan
probably didn't get the right coordinates and fired at their own frontline [:D]
what will KB be doing in the coming weeks? R&R or ar you planning further operations for KB?
(if your still not invading pearl, india, OZ i'd say its R&R?)
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RE: Focus continues at Homan
ORIGINAL: flaggelant
probably didn't get the right coordinates and fired at their own frontline [:D]
what will KB be doing in the coming weeks? R&R or ar you planning further operations for KB?
(if your still not invading pearl, india, OZ i'd say its R&R?)
Very funny Capt. [:)]. No idea what went on there but friendly fire sounds like a reasonable explanation.
As for KB. I have decided to split it up somewhat. Hiryu retuning from repair will move firstly to Singapore. She will meet up with Kaga, Hiyo, Junyo, Ryujo and Zuiho. Together they will be the mobile shield to cover the proposed landings in northern Australia with the eventual goal being the capture of Darwin. These landings are not slated until July. Soryu will be detached to the HI for upgrade and the rest [Akagi, Zuikaku, Shokaku and Shoho] will lurk at Kwajalien. I'm not keen on this split being a lasting arrangement and do intend geting the main players back together as soon as I can.
Kido Butai, although powerful, was a raiding force, and this is exactly how the Japanese understood its usage. 'Shattered Sword'
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RE: Focus continues at Homan
it almost feels gamey to ask if the split ended up good or bad, so we'll just wait it out [8|]
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Dogfights over Homan
3 June 1942
China
Air: At Homan 13 Ann and 5 Sonia are met by 17 I-16c and at end of the action 3 Ann and 2 Sonia are destroyed. The remaining bombers press on and bomb 74th Chinese Corps and cause 8 casualties.
A sweep over Homan by 37 A6M2 and 11 A6M3 meets 13 I-16c. Wild times in the skies over Homan with 5 A6M2 destroyed and 9 I-16c destroyed.
Ground: Japanese bombardment at Homan causes 207 Chinese casualties.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
TK Mexicos H Whitier is reported as having been scuttled near Norfolk Island.
Comments
It turned out to be a great day for the Chinese pilots. They held their own with the Zeros and chopped into my bombers. PO2 Tokuda J. Of F1/6th Daitai flying out of Ichang is credited with 5 kills to make ace status. 1LT Chun T. of 11th CFS is credited with kills 5 & 6 to make ace status in Todd’s slowly increasing pool of aces.
In the overall statistics; total air loss from all causes Japan hit 1003 while the Allied total stands at 1202. Air to air totals stand at Japan 218 and Allied 740.
Patience will be needed on the KB front..... all will reveal itself in the fullness of time.
China
Air: At Homan 13 Ann and 5 Sonia are met by 17 I-16c and at end of the action 3 Ann and 2 Sonia are destroyed. The remaining bombers press on and bomb 74th Chinese Corps and cause 8 casualties.
A sweep over Homan by 37 A6M2 and 11 A6M3 meets 13 I-16c. Wild times in the skies over Homan with 5 A6M2 destroyed and 9 I-16c destroyed.
Ground: Japanese bombardment at Homan causes 207 Chinese casualties.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
TK Mexicos H Whitier is reported as having been scuttled near Norfolk Island.
Comments
It turned out to be a great day for the Chinese pilots. They held their own with the Zeros and chopped into my bombers. PO2 Tokuda J. Of F1/6th Daitai flying out of Ichang is credited with 5 kills to make ace status. 1LT Chun T. of 11th CFS is credited with kills 5 & 6 to make ace status in Todd’s slowly increasing pool of aces.
In the overall statistics; total air loss from all causes Japan hit 1003 while the Allied total stands at 1202. Air to air totals stand at Japan 218 and Allied 740.
Patience will be needed on the KB front..... all will reveal itself in the fullness of time.
Kido Butai, although powerful, was a raiding force, and this is exactly how the Japanese understood its usage. 'Shattered Sword'
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Sub action
4 June 1942
China
Air: At Homan 12 Sonia escorted by 53 A6M2, 13 A6M3 and 8 Oscar are met by a CAP of 6 I-153c. 1 Sonia is destroyed but by the end of the action 14 I-153c have been destroyed, the airbase takes 1 hit, airbase supply 3 hits and the runway takes 8 hits.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 231 Chinese casualties and 1 gun lost.
Subs
East of Gili Gili an ASW task force locates SS S-42 but fails to score any hits. They keep up the hunt, however, and eventually report 2 hits. The task force hangs in there with the sub and report another 4 hits.
South of Singapore an ASW task force locates SS KXIV and registers 4 hits.
South of the Russell Islands the escorts of a convoy locate SS KXVII and subject this sub to attack without recording a hit.
300 miles east of Saipan SS Sculpin targets a tanker convoy without result.
Naval Losses for the Day
Confirmation received that TK Brandywine was scuttled near Norfolk Island.
Comments
LTJG Obayashi F. of F2/Yamada Daitai is credited by his 5th kill to attain ace status.
China
Air: At Homan 12 Sonia escorted by 53 A6M2, 13 A6M3 and 8 Oscar are met by a CAP of 6 I-153c. 1 Sonia is destroyed but by the end of the action 14 I-153c have been destroyed, the airbase takes 1 hit, airbase supply 3 hits and the runway takes 8 hits.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 231 Chinese casualties and 1 gun lost.
Subs
East of Gili Gili an ASW task force locates SS S-42 but fails to score any hits. They keep up the hunt, however, and eventually report 2 hits. The task force hangs in there with the sub and report another 4 hits.
South of Singapore an ASW task force locates SS KXIV and registers 4 hits.
South of the Russell Islands the escorts of a convoy locate SS KXVII and subject this sub to attack without recording a hit.
300 miles east of Saipan SS Sculpin targets a tanker convoy without result.
Naval Losses for the Day
Confirmation received that TK Brandywine was scuttled near Norfolk Island.
Comments
LTJG Obayashi F. of F2/Yamada Daitai is credited by his 5th kill to attain ace status.
Kido Butai, although powerful, was a raiding force, and this is exactly how the Japanese understood its usage. 'Shattered Sword'
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Focus Homan
5 June 1942
Burma
Air: At the T-junction north of Lashio 83rd Chinese Corps is bombed by 44 Betty and 21 Helen with reports of 96 casualties.
China
Air: At Homan 38 A6M2 and 10 A6M3 take on 2 I-153c and bring down one of the Chinese fighters.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 189 Chinese casualties.
South of Homan on the road between Homan and Sian Allied bombardment causes 21 Japanese casualties and 2 guns lost.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
Confirmation that DD John D. Edwards was scuttled near Norfolk Island.
Comments
Todd has reacted to my move an attempting to encircle Homan and rushed up forces from Sian. They are substantial and I have doubts that I will be able to maintain sufficient supply to the Division I have moved into place here.
Burma
Air: At the T-junction north of Lashio 83rd Chinese Corps is bombed by 44 Betty and 21 Helen with reports of 96 casualties.
China
Air: At Homan 38 A6M2 and 10 A6M3 take on 2 I-153c and bring down one of the Chinese fighters.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 189 Chinese casualties.
South of Homan on the road between Homan and Sian Allied bombardment causes 21 Japanese casualties and 2 guns lost.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
Confirmation that DD John D. Edwards was scuttled near Norfolk Island.
Comments
Todd has reacted to my move an attempting to encircle Homan and rushed up forces from Sian. They are substantial and I have doubts that I will be able to maintain sufficient supply to the Division I have moved into place here.
Kido Butai, although powerful, was a raiding force, and this is exactly how the Japanese understood its usage. 'Shattered Sword'
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Homan
6 June 1942
Burma
Air: At the T-junction north of Lashio 9th Chinese Corps is bombed by 43 Betty and 25 Helen with reports of 126 casualties and 2 guns lost.
China
Air: At Homan 9 Kate, 12 Ann and 10 Sonia escorted by 6 Oscar, 11 A6M3 and 50 A6M2 bomb the airfield causing 10 casualties, 5 airbase hits, 4 airbase supply hits and 23 runway hits. The attacking force is met by 1 I-153c which is destroyed.
South of Homan 17th Division is bombed by 9 IL-4c and sustains 3 casualties and 1 gun lost.
Ground: Japanese bombardment at Homan causes 157 Chinese casualties.
South of Homan Chinese bombardment causes 30 Japanese casualties and 1 gun lost.
DEI
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Sorong.
South East Pacific
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Russell Islands.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
Pressure is building on 17th Division.
Burma
Air: At the T-junction north of Lashio 9th Chinese Corps is bombed by 43 Betty and 25 Helen with reports of 126 casualties and 2 guns lost.
China
Air: At Homan 9 Kate, 12 Ann and 10 Sonia escorted by 6 Oscar, 11 A6M3 and 50 A6M2 bomb the airfield causing 10 casualties, 5 airbase hits, 4 airbase supply hits and 23 runway hits. The attacking force is met by 1 I-153c which is destroyed.
South of Homan 17th Division is bombed by 9 IL-4c and sustains 3 casualties and 1 gun lost.
Ground: Japanese bombardment at Homan causes 157 Chinese casualties.
South of Homan Chinese bombardment causes 30 Japanese casualties and 1 gun lost.
DEI
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Sorong.
South East Pacific
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Russell Islands.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
Pressure is building on 17th Division.
Kido Butai, although powerful, was a raiding force, and this is exactly how the Japanese understood its usage. 'Shattered Sword'
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Homan
7 June 1942
China
Air: South of Homan 17th Division is attacked by 9 IL-4c. 17 A6M2 are on hand for CAP and manage to destroy 1 bomber and the attackers aim is spoiled sparing the men on the ground.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 56 Chinese casualties.
Chinese bombardment south of Homan causes 17th Division to lose 12 casualties and 4 guns lost.
DEI
Ground: At Sorong the undefended base is captured by Japanese forces.
South East Pacific
Ground: At Russell Islands the undefended base is captured by Japanese forces.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil.
Comments
All important action for time being is focussed on Homan with a couple of feel good base captures going on.
China
Air: South of Homan 17th Division is attacked by 9 IL-4c. 17 A6M2 are on hand for CAP and manage to destroy 1 bomber and the attackers aim is spoiled sparing the men on the ground.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 56 Chinese casualties.
Chinese bombardment south of Homan causes 17th Division to lose 12 casualties and 4 guns lost.
DEI
Ground: At Sorong the undefended base is captured by Japanese forces.
South East Pacific
Ground: At Russell Islands the undefended base is captured by Japanese forces.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil.
Comments
All important action for time being is focussed on Homan with a couple of feel good base captures going on.
Kido Butai, although powerful, was a raiding force, and this is exactly how the Japanese understood its usage. 'Shattered Sword'
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Ace captured
8 June 1942
China
Air: At Homan the airbase is attacked by 7 Kate, 12 Ann and 9 Sonia. The escort of 8 Oscar, 35 A6M2 and 17 A6M3 destroy the CAP of 1I53c and the airbase is hit 6 times, airbase supply 5 hits and the runway is hit 21 times.
South of Homan 17th Division is attacked by 7 IL-4c. 13 A6M2 provide CAP and destroy 2 of the attacking planes. The bombers manage to inflict 12 casualties on the ground forces.
Ground: Japanese bombardment at Homan causes 221 Chinese casualties and 1 gun lost.
South of Homan Allied bombardment causes 41 casualties and 2 guns lost from 17th Division.
DEI
Ground: Troops are ashore at Sansapor.
Air: At Medan 1st NS Garrison Battalion is attacked by 10 Sally and 11 Helen causing 30 casualties.
Subs
SS KXVII is attacked near Munda for no reported result.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
PO2 Takagi H. of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 8 but then has to bail up of his fighter and is reported as captured.
China
Air: At Homan the airbase is attacked by 7 Kate, 12 Ann and 9 Sonia. The escort of 8 Oscar, 35 A6M2 and 17 A6M3 destroy the CAP of 1I53c and the airbase is hit 6 times, airbase supply 5 hits and the runway is hit 21 times.
South of Homan 17th Division is attacked by 7 IL-4c. 13 A6M2 provide CAP and destroy 2 of the attacking planes. The bombers manage to inflict 12 casualties on the ground forces.
Ground: Japanese bombardment at Homan causes 221 Chinese casualties and 1 gun lost.
South of Homan Allied bombardment causes 41 casualties and 2 guns lost from 17th Division.
DEI
Ground: Troops are ashore at Sansapor.
Air: At Medan 1st NS Garrison Battalion is attacked by 10 Sally and 11 Helen causing 30 casualties.
Subs
SS KXVII is attacked near Munda for no reported result.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
PO2 Takagi H. of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill number 8 but then has to bail up of his fighter and is reported as captured.
Kido Butai, although powerful, was a raiding force, and this is exactly how the Japanese understood its usage. 'Shattered Sword'
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Ruckus around Darwin
We're getting some interesting posts from the Allied side about how the invasion of Darwin is going. Any views from the Japanese side?
Civil war? What does that mean? Is there any foreign war? Isn't every war fought between men, between brothers?
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flaggelant
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RE: Ruckus around Darwin
second that
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RE: Ruckus around Darwin
I hear you. Have been busy of late with one thing and another. I shall make an effort this week to get back into AAR typing mode and at least bring you up to date with the Japanese view of proceedings. Now where were we... oh yes Homan is still holding out, Burma has slowed down and my lot are doing a slow mop up of the DEI. And yes there will be a ruckus around Darwin in the coming months. [:)]
9 June 1942
Burma
Air: North of Lashio 15 Betty and 3 Helen bomb 9th Chinese Corps causing 31 casualties. At the same location 29 Betty and 20 Helen bomb 83rd Chinese Corps causing 108 casualties.
Ground: North of Lasio more Japanese forces force the river and trigger a shock attack on the Chinese forces present. Japanese loses are reported as 958 casualties, 29 guns and 1 vehicle lost to 7 Chinese casualties and 1 gun lost.
China
Air: At Homan 8 Kate, 9 Ann and 7 Sonia escorted by 8 Oscar, 34 A6M2 and 13 A6M3 bombs the airfield causing 2 airbase hits, 1 airbase supply hit and 14 runway hit. 1 Sonia is destroyed.
Near Homan 17th Division is attacked by 10 IL-4c. 12 A6M2 are waiting and 1 of the bombers is claimed destroyed and the attack is driven off.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 137 casualties.
South of Homan Chinse bombardment causes 8 Japanese casualties and 1 gun lost.
Australia
Air: At Cooktown 4th Dutch Naval Base Force is attacked by 17 Betty causing 19 casualties and 1 gun lost.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
LTJG Kanzaki C. of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill # 5 to reach ace status.
9 June 1942
Burma
Air: North of Lashio 15 Betty and 3 Helen bomb 9th Chinese Corps causing 31 casualties. At the same location 29 Betty and 20 Helen bomb 83rd Chinese Corps causing 108 casualties.
Ground: North of Lasio more Japanese forces force the river and trigger a shock attack on the Chinese forces present. Japanese loses are reported as 958 casualties, 29 guns and 1 vehicle lost to 7 Chinese casualties and 1 gun lost.
China
Air: At Homan 8 Kate, 9 Ann and 7 Sonia escorted by 8 Oscar, 34 A6M2 and 13 A6M3 bombs the airfield causing 2 airbase hits, 1 airbase supply hit and 14 runway hit. 1 Sonia is destroyed.
Near Homan 17th Division is attacked by 10 IL-4c. 12 A6M2 are waiting and 1 of the bombers is claimed destroyed and the attack is driven off.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 137 casualties.
South of Homan Chinse bombardment causes 8 Japanese casualties and 1 gun lost.
Australia
Air: At Cooktown 4th Dutch Naval Base Force is attacked by 17 Betty causing 19 casualties and 1 gun lost.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
LTJG Kanzaki C. of F2/Tainan Daitai is credited with kill # 5 to reach ace status.
Kido Butai, although powerful, was a raiding force, and this is exactly how the Japanese understood its usage. 'Shattered Sword'
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RE: Ruckus around Darwin
And yes there will be a ruckus around Darwin in the coming months.
That partly explains it: the Allied AAR is up to August!
Civil war? What does that mean? Is there any foreign war? Isn't every war fought between men, between brothers?
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Japanese destroyer activity
10 June 1942
China
Air: Homan is attacked by 7 Kate, 11 Ann and 6 Sonia causing 2 airbase hits and 14 runway hits.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 106 Chinese casualties.
South of Homan Chinese bombardment causes 10 Japanese casualties.
DEI
Ground: The undefended base at Sansapor is captured by Japanese forces.
Subs
Near Tassafaronga an ASW Task Force of DDs Yugumo, Hamakaze, Shigure, Yugure and Ariake locate SS S-38 and claim 5 hits.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
Nice to see my destroyers scoring hits on that enemy sub.
China
Air: Homan is attacked by 7 Kate, 11 Ann and 6 Sonia causing 2 airbase hits and 14 runway hits.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 106 Chinese casualties.
South of Homan Chinese bombardment causes 10 Japanese casualties.
DEI
Ground: The undefended base at Sansapor is captured by Japanese forces.
Subs
Near Tassafaronga an ASW Task Force of DDs Yugumo, Hamakaze, Shigure, Yugure and Ariake locate SS S-38 and claim 5 hits.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
Nice to see my destroyers scoring hits on that enemy sub.
Kido Butai, although powerful, was a raiding force, and this is exactly how the Japanese understood its usage. 'Shattered Sword'
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Rennell Island captured
11 June 1942
Burma
Ground: At the T-junction north of Lashio Japanese bombardment causes 7 Allied casualties.
China
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 104 Chinese casualties.
Southeast of Homan Japanese bombardment causes 21 Chinese casualties.
South of Homan Chinese bombardment causes 36 Japanese casualties and 1 gun lost.
DEI
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore a Dili.
Air: At Medan 12 Sally and 11 Helen bomb 6th Dutch Naval Base Force causing 24 casualties.
South East Pacific
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Rennell Island and the undefended base is captured.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
The softening up at Homan continues. My unit south of Homan continues to be subjected to a concerted Chinese counter attack. The troops ashore at Dili signal my intention to move in and clear this area of the DEI.
Burma
Ground: At the T-junction north of Lashio Japanese bombardment causes 7 Allied casualties.
China
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 104 Chinese casualties.
Southeast of Homan Japanese bombardment causes 21 Chinese casualties.
South of Homan Chinese bombardment causes 36 Japanese casualties and 1 gun lost.
DEI
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore a Dili.
Air: At Medan 12 Sally and 11 Helen bomb 6th Dutch Naval Base Force causing 24 casualties.
South East Pacific
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Rennell Island and the undefended base is captured.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
The softening up at Homan continues. My unit south of Homan continues to be subjected to a concerted Chinese counter attack. The troops ashore at Dili signal my intention to move in and clear this area of the DEI.
Kido Butai, although powerful, was a raiding force, and this is exactly how the Japanese understood its usage. 'Shattered Sword'
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Dili captured
12 June 1942
Burma
Air: At the T-Junction north of Lashio 13 Betty and 6 Helen bomb 9th Chinese Corps causing 21 casualties. 83rd Chinese Corps sustains 36 casualties after being bombed by 25 Betty and 11 Helen at the same location.
China
Air: A Homan the airfield is bombed by 12 Ann causing 2 airbase supply hits and 10 runway hits.
Ground: Japanese bombardment at Homan causes 94 Allied casualties.
DEI
Ground: Japanese forces capture the undefended base at Dili. On the ground 2 F.K.51 and 1 Brewster 339D are destroyed.
Air: At Medan 6th Dutch Naval Base Force is bombed by 7 Sally and 18 Helen for 42 casualties.
South East Pacific
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Irau.
Subs
Near Bonin a Japanese ASW task force locates SS Haddock but is unable to cause any damage to the sub.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
BB Fuso receives her AA upgrade.
Burma
Air: At the T-Junction north of Lashio 13 Betty and 6 Helen bomb 9th Chinese Corps causing 21 casualties. 83rd Chinese Corps sustains 36 casualties after being bombed by 25 Betty and 11 Helen at the same location.
China
Air: A Homan the airfield is bombed by 12 Ann causing 2 airbase supply hits and 10 runway hits.
Ground: Japanese bombardment at Homan causes 94 Allied casualties.
DEI
Ground: Japanese forces capture the undefended base at Dili. On the ground 2 F.K.51 and 1 Brewster 339D are destroyed.
Air: At Medan 6th Dutch Naval Base Force is bombed by 7 Sally and 18 Helen for 42 casualties.
South East Pacific
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Irau.
Subs
Near Bonin a Japanese ASW task force locates SS Haddock but is unable to cause any damage to the sub.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
BB Fuso receives her AA upgrade.
Kido Butai, although powerful, was a raiding force, and this is exactly how the Japanese understood its usage. 'Shattered Sword'
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Stewart Island captured
13 June 1942
Burma
Air: At the T-Junction north of Lashio 9th Chinese Corps is bombed by 33 Betty and 15 Helen causing 138 Chinese casualties and 2 guns lost.
China
Air: At Homan 7 Kate and 12 Ann bomb the airfield causing 12 Chinese casualties, 2 airbase hits, 1 airbase supply hit and 14 runway hits.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 330 Chinese casualties.
South of Homan Chinese bombardment causes 64 Japanese casualties and 3 guns lost.
DEI
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Manokwari and Lautern.
Air: At Medan 2nd NS Garrison Battalion is bombed by 13 Sally and 15 Helen causing 40 casuatlies.
South East Pacific
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Stewart Island and capture the undefended base.
Subs
South of Tulagi a H6K4 Mavis attacks SS O19 with no reports of damage.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
A few of the little bases being scooped up and Homan is beginning to feel the pinch.
Burma
Air: At the T-Junction north of Lashio 9th Chinese Corps is bombed by 33 Betty and 15 Helen causing 138 Chinese casualties and 2 guns lost.
China
Air: At Homan 7 Kate and 12 Ann bomb the airfield causing 12 Chinese casualties, 2 airbase hits, 1 airbase supply hit and 14 runway hits.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 330 Chinese casualties.
South of Homan Chinese bombardment causes 64 Japanese casualties and 3 guns lost.
DEI
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Manokwari and Lautern.
Air: At Medan 2nd NS Garrison Battalion is bombed by 13 Sally and 15 Helen causing 40 casuatlies.
South East Pacific
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Stewart Island and capture the undefended base.
Subs
South of Tulagi a H6K4 Mavis attacks SS O19 with no reports of damage.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
A few of the little bases being scooped up and Homan is beginning to feel the pinch.
Kido Butai, although powerful, was a raiding force, and this is exactly how the Japanese understood its usage. 'Shattered Sword'
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Manokwari captured
14 June 1942
China
Air: At Homan 8 Kate, 9ann and 8 Sonia bomb the airfield causing 6 Chinese casualties, 2 airbase hits, 2 airbase supply hits and 12 runway hits.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 117 Chinese casualties and 2 guns lost.
South of Homan Chinese bombardment causes 47 Japanese casualties, 1 guns and 1 vehicle lost.
DEI
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Medan.
Air: At Medan 6th Dutch Naval Base Force is bombed by 19 Sally and 15 Helen causing 22 Allied casualties.
Japanese forces capture the undefended base at Manokwari.
Near Lautern 3 Hudson I locate a Japanese fleet and target DD Asagiri with no effect. Later in the day 11 Hudson I locate more Japanese shipping and this time target DDs Samidare and Hagikaze and AP Kaiko Maru with no result.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
The Allied force concentrated at Medan will soon be under concerted attack. The enemy planes have reappeared so it does not look like the enemy will let Japanese forces peacefully occupy the remaining DEI islands on offer.
China
Air: At Homan 8 Kate, 9ann and 8 Sonia bomb the airfield causing 6 Chinese casualties, 2 airbase hits, 2 airbase supply hits and 12 runway hits.
Ground: At Homan Japanese bombardment causes 117 Chinese casualties and 2 guns lost.
South of Homan Chinese bombardment causes 47 Japanese casualties, 1 guns and 1 vehicle lost.
DEI
Ground: Japanese troops are ashore at Medan.
Air: At Medan 6th Dutch Naval Base Force is bombed by 19 Sally and 15 Helen causing 22 Allied casualties.
Japanese forces capture the undefended base at Manokwari.
Near Lautern 3 Hudson I locate a Japanese fleet and target DD Asagiri with no effect. Later in the day 11 Hudson I locate more Japanese shipping and this time target DDs Samidare and Hagikaze and AP Kaiko Maru with no result.
Subs
No action reported.
Naval Losses for the Day
Nil
Comments
The Allied force concentrated at Medan will soon be under concerted attack. The enemy planes have reappeared so it does not look like the enemy will let Japanese forces peacefully occupy the remaining DEI islands on offer.
Kido Butai, although powerful, was a raiding force, and this is exactly how the Japanese understood its usage. 'Shattered Sword'
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RE: Manokwari captured
hey,
heavy fighting around Medan sounds interesting [8D] im expecting a stand around there somwhere to, not sure what to bring there,
do you remember how many forces you landed there and if it was adequate? (of course we'll learn it by just waiting for the AAR to tell, but whats the fun in that ?? [:D])
i was scanning trough the last page for the location of KB, when i saw the TF in front of OZ something caught my eye!!
you were running KB as a single TF (or at least the map only showed 1 TF). I believe that the strikes from CVTF get disorganised (bombers flying without escorts etc)
when the TF is to big (i believe 200 planes? not entirely sure on that point).
Do you still run KB as a single force? and did this show at some point?
heavy fighting around Medan sounds interesting [8D] im expecting a stand around there somwhere to, not sure what to bring there,
do you remember how many forces you landed there and if it was adequate? (of course we'll learn it by just waiting for the AAR to tell, but whats the fun in that ?? [:D])
i was scanning trough the last page for the location of KB, when i saw the TF in front of OZ something caught my eye!!
you were running KB as a single TF (or at least the map only showed 1 TF). I believe that the strikes from CVTF get disorganised (bombers flying without escorts etc)
when the TF is to big (i believe 200 planes? not entirely sure on that point).
Do you still run KB as a single force? and did this show at some point?