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Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2012 11:44 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/20/28
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Night Time Surface Combat at 133,43

Japanese Ships
AMC Alaska Maru
AMC Atlas Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage she sank 4 days later

Allied Ships
BB Florida

I guess I should have saw something like that coming - the ante is raised!
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 12

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 74,35

Allied aircraft
Martin T4M x 31
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Jintsu
DD Isokaze
CL Isuzu
CL Yura, Bomb hits 1
CL Oi
CL Natori, Bomb hits 1
CL Kako
DD Yakaze, Bomb hits 1
DD Yukaze
DD Tsuga, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Shimakaze

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Martin T4M bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Martin T4M bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Martin T4M bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin T4M bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin T4M bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin T4M bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Martin T4M bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Martin T4M bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin T4M bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin T4M bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin T4M bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/21/28

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Sub attack at 55,45

Japanese Ships
AK Teshio Maru, Shell hits 3

Allied Ships
SS S-44, hits 1

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Sub attack at 61,49

Japanese Ships
AK Akitsushima Maru, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS O-6

6/20/1928: BB Florida punishes IJN commerce raiders off the US West Coast

Posted: **Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:02 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/23/28
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/24/28

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 16

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Sub attack at 69,49

Japanese Ships
SS No. 73

Allied Ships
TK Tide Water, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/25/28
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/26/28
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Shikka at 74,31

Japanese Ships
CL Oi
CL Isuzu
CL Natori
CL Yura
CL Kako
DD Amatsukaze
DD Isokaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
DD Enoki
DD Tsubaki
DD Kuwa
DD Keyaki
DD Kaya
DD Kaki
DD Kiku
DD Tsuta
DD Kaba
DD Katsura
DD Shiratsuyu

Allied Ships
AK Ganymede, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
AK Bootes, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AK Day Star
AK Portmar, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
109 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

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Sub attack at 61,47

Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze

Allied Ships
SS R-13

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Day Air attack on TF at 72,47

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
TK Tide Water, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage she sank

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF5 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF5 bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 99291 troops, 574 guns, 20 vehicles, Assault Value = 2707

Defending force 97132 troops, 380 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1951

Japanese ground losses:
110 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/27/28

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Day Air attack on 24th Infantry Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 99689 troops, 574 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 2707

Defending force 96639 troops, 373 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1937

Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/28/28

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Sub attack at 67,56

Japanese Ships
SS RO-64

Allied Ships
AK Cynthia Olson, Torpedo hits 2, on fire she sank 2 days later
DD Stockton

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Day Air attack on 24th Infantry Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 100661 troops, 575 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 2707

Defending force 96360 troops, 368 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1930

Japanese ground losses:
161 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

6/26/1928 Another IJN Naval Raid of Shikka:

Posted: **Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:59 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/29/28
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Night Time Surface Combat at 66,54

Japanese Ships
AMC Koyu Maru, Shell hits 1
AMC Nittai Maru, Shell hits 3
AMC Nosiro Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
AMC Soyo Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire
AMC Toba Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Connor, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kimberly, Shell hits 7, on fire
DD Sigourney, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Colhoun

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Night Time Surface Combat at 66,54

Japanese Ships
AMC Koyu Maru, Shell hits 1
AMC Nittai Maru, Shell hits 1
AMC Nosiro Maru, on fire
AMC Soyo Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Toba Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Connor, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kimberly, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Sigourney, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Colhoun

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Night Time Surface Combat at 66,54

Japanese Ships
AMC Koyu Maru
AMC Nittai Maru
AMC Nosiro Maru, on fire
AMC Soyo Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Toba Maru

Allied Ships
DD Connor, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kimberly, on fire
DD Sigourney, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
DD Colhoun

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Night Time Surface Combat at 66,54

Japanese Ships
AMC Koyu Maru
AMC Nittai Maru
AMC Nosiro Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AMC Soyo Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage she sank
AMC Toba Maru, Shell hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Connor, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
DD Kimberly, on fire, heavy damage
DD Sigourney, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
DD Colhoun

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 6
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 5

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 3 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 19

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Curtiss A-3 Falcon: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,54

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 21
Vought FU-1 Float x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Toba Maru
AMC Nittai Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,54

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 18
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Toba Maru, Bomb hits 1
AMC Nittai Maru
AMC Koyu Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,54

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 23
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Nittai Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire
AMC Koyu Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
1 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 66,54

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 5
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Toba Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack at 66,54

Japanese Ships
SS No. 24

Allied Ships
DD Stockton

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Sub attack at 66,54

Japanese Ships
AMC Toba Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS K-XIII

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 100647 troops, 578 guns, 23 vehicles, Assault Value = 2709

Defending force 96018 troops, 363 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1925

Japanese ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/30/28

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Sub attack at 67,56

Japanese Ships
SS RO-64

Allied Ships
DD Colhoun

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 4
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 3

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 1 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 13

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 13

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,53

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 37
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 18
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Nittai Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Koyu Maru, Bomb hits 20, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
1 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 38,60

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 13

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF3A: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Castor, Bomb hits 1
AK Belawan, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet

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SS No. 12 is hit by ASW from a Curtiss F5L off Etorofo Jima
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Sub attack at 83,40

Japanese Ships
SS No. 42

Allied Ships
DD Mackenzie
BB Utah

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101137 troops, 584 guns, 25 vehicles, Assault Value = 2711

Defending force 95812 troops, 361 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1921

Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/01/28

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ASW attack at 67,56

Japanese Ships
SS RO-64

Allied Ships
DD Colhoun

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 6
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 4

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF3A: 2 destroyed
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 1 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 12

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Curtiss A-3 Falcon: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 3
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 3

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Nittai Maru, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 38,60

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 11

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 8

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
AK Castor, Bomb hits 1
AK Belawan

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
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SS No. 12 is hit by ASW from a J Type NR Blimp off Etorofo Jima she sank 3 days later

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Day Time Surface Combat at 67,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Tokai Maru, Shell hits 1
AMC Bisaku Maru, Shell hits 1
AMC Kinrei Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Colhoun, Shell hits 1, on fire

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ASW attack at 67,56

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101639 troops, 584 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 2712

Defending force 95483 troops, 354 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1914

Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported

6/29/1928 - Naval Battle SE of Bonin Group

Posted: **Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:36 am**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/02/28
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ASW attack at 67,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Kinrei Maru
AMC Bisaku Maru
AMC Tokai Maru

Allied Ships
SS K-XIII

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Day Air attack on TF, near Tawi Tawi at 38,60

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 11

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 8

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
AK Belawan, Bomb hits 5, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
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Sub attack at 67,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Bisaku Maru
AMC Kinrei Maru
AMC Tokai Maru

Allied Ships
SS K-XIII

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/03/28

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ASW attack at 68,46

Allied Ships
SS S-8
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 69,56

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 14
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 7
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 36

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
TK Pat Doheny, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
TK Chilbar, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
TK Meton
TK Dannedaike, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
TK Chas Kurz, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank
TK Matinicock

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF5 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF5 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 69,56

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
TK Dannedaike, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
TK Pat Doheny, on fire, heavy damage she sank after this

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF5 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF5 bombing at 2000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/04/28

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 19

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 67,55

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
TK Chilbar, on fire she sank 4 days later

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF5 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF5 bombing at 2000 feet
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Sub attack at 67,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Tokai Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AMC Kinrei Maru
AMC Bisaku Maru

Allied Ships
SS K-XIII

Posted: **Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:32 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/05/28
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Night Air attack on TF at 62,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss F5L x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Okitu Maru, heavy damage
AMC Oita Maru, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Curtiss F5L bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss F5L bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss F5L bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 12

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Curtiss A-3 Falcon: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 63,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 43
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 19
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Oita Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Okitu Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 63,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 41
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 17
Vought FU-1 Float x 4

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Oita Maru, Bomb hits 17, on fire, heavy damage she sank
AMC Okitu Maru, Bomb hits 13, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Matsutan Maru, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-8

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/06/28

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Tsukubasan Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS S-8

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 6

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

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SS S-8 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Tokyo

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/07/28

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 8

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 18
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 2 destroyed

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/08/28
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC United States
CL Richmond
CL Detroit
BC Saratoga
BC Constellation
BC Lexington
CL Trenton
BC Ranger
CL Marblehead
CL Concord
CL Omaha
CL Celebes

Japanese ground losses:
234 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Day Air attack on 24th Infantry Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 7
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 8
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 7

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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SS S-16 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Toyohara

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC United States
CL Richmond
CL Detroit
BC Saratoga
BC Constellation
BC Lexington
CL Trenton
BC Ranger
CL Marblehead
CL Concord
CL Omaha
CL Celebes

Japanese ground losses:
224 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102815 troops, 621 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2713

Defending force 94057 troops, 313 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1897

Japanese ground losses:
52 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/09/28

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Day Time Surface Combat at 122,35

Japanese Ships
AMC Yosida Maru #1, Shell hits 2
AMC Honan Maru, Shell hits 5

Allied Ships
AK Barwon, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AK Arided, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AK Albireo, Shell hits 1, on fire
AK Ara, Shell hits 3, on fire

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Day Time Surface Combat at 123,34

Japanese Ships
AMC Bengal Maru
AMC Boston Maru

Allied Ships
AK Barwon, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
AK Arided, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
AK Albireo, Shell hits 2, on fire
AK Ara, on fire

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102808 troops, 620 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2712

Defending force 93823 troops, 306 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1893

Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/10/28

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Night Time Surface Combat at 68,59

Japanese Ships
AMC Sagara Maru
AMC Yamazato Maru
AMC Satsuki Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
TK Admiral Williams
TK Samuel Q Brown
TK Papoose
TK Imlay, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat at 69,59

Japanese Ships
AMC Bisaku Maru
AMC Kinrei Maru, Shell hits 2

Allied Ships
TK Admiral Williams, Shell hits 4, on fire she sank 5 days later
TK Samuel Q Brown, Shell hits 1, on fire she sank 5 days later
TK Papoose, Shell hits 2, on fire she foundered at Pagan 33 days later
TK Imlay, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 7
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 7
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102747 troops, 620 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2707

Defending force 93629 troops, 305 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1887

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported

7-5-1928 Air attack off Iwo Jima:

Posted: **Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:12 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/11/28
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Night Time Surface Combat at 135,50

Japanese Ships
AMC Havre Maru, Shell hits 14, on fire
AMC Huzikawa Maru, Shell hits 4

Allied Ships
TK Mexicos H Whittier
TK J.A. Moffett
TK W.S. Miller
TK Bahrein
TK Dillwyn
TK Mevania
TK Ruth Kellogg, Shell hits 6, on fire
TK Watertown

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Night Time Surface Combat at 135,50

Japanese Ships
AMC Havre Maru, Shell hits 14, on fire she foundered 22 days later
AMC Huzikawa Maru, Shell hits 4

Allied Ships
TK Mexicos H Whittier
TK J.A. Moffett
TK W.S. Miller
TK Bahrein
TK Dillwyn
TK Mevania
TK Ruth Kellogg, Shell hits 6, on fire
TK Watertown

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SS S-27 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Toyohara

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Day Air attack on 24th Infantry Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 9
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 4
Martin NBS-1 x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 12
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 10
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
10 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/12/28

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Naval bombardment of Tori Shima, at 65,48 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

21 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Celebes
CL Marblehead, Shell hits 2
CL Trenton, Shell hits 4
CL Concord, Shell hits 1
CL Richmond
CL Detroit
CL Omaha
BC United States
BC Ranger
BC Saratoga, Shell hits 1
BC Constellation
BC Lexington

Japanese ground losses:
450 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 10
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 2
Martin NBS-1 x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 11
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 17
Martin NBS-1 x 4
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
17 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Sub attack at 69,59

Japanese Ships
AMC Bisaku Maru, Torpedo hits 1
AMC Kinrei Maru

Allied Ships
SS O-6

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Day Time Surface Combat at 72,67

Japanese Ships
AMC Sagara Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire
AMC Yamazato Maru, Shell hits 6
AMC Satsuki Maru, Shell hits 3

Allied Ships
TK California Standard
TK Kekoskee, Shell hits 2
TK Larry Doheny, Shell hits 3
TK Pueblo, Shell hits 3
TK Antietam, Shell hits 1, on fire
TK Baldbutte, Shell hits 5, on fire she sank 5 days later

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/13/28

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Sub attack at 69,59

Japanese Ships
AMC Kinrei Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS O-6

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Night Time Surface Combat at 69,59

Japanese Ships
AMC Kinrei Maru, Shell hits 38, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DM Stribling
AMC Demodocus
AMC Steel Engineer
AMC Andrea Luckenbach
AMC Waimea

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SS S-27 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Toyohara

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 13
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 17
Martin NBS-1 x 7
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
65 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
17 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
7 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 17
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 2
Martin NBS-1 x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 2000 feet

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/14/28
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 17

No Allied losses

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Sub attack at 67,52

Japanese Ships
SS No. 24

Allied Ships
AK Brevard
DD Morris
AK Grumium

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102855 troops, 621 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2713

Defending force 92659 troops, 275 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1867

Japanese ground losses:
227 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/15/28

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 16

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 20
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 15

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 24
Martin NBS-1 x 6
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 9
Martin NBS-1 x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102755 troops, 621 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2713

Defending force 92133 troops, 259 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1859

Japanese ground losses:
239 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/16/28

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 15

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 19
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 9
Martin NBS-1 x 4

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 14
Martin NBS-1 x 5
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
5 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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ASW attack at 70,48

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamagiri Maru
AMC Mantai Maru
AMC Arimasan Maru
AMC Akagi Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-45

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102715 troops, 621 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2713

Defending force 91720 troops, 249 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1846

Japanese ground losses:
239 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/17/28
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC United States
CL Richmond
CL Detroit
BC Saratoga
BC Constellation
CL Trenton
CL Marblehead
CL Concord
CL Omaha
BC Ranger
CL Celebes

Japanese ground losses:
778 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 7
Martin NBS-1 x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 24
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 4
Martin NBS-1 x 8
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
5 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102785 troops, 621 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2714

Defending force 90382 troops, 227 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1821

Japanese ground losses:
362 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/18/28

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Night Time Surface Combat at 133,50

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamayuri Maru, Shell hits 13, on fire
AMC Yodogawa Maru, Shell hits 10

Allied Ships
AMC San Vincente
TK A.C. Rubel, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
TK Cathwood
TK La Brea
TK Santa Maria
TK Utacarbon
TK Victor H Kelly
TK David McKelvy
TK Tulsagas
TK Mexicos H Whittier
TK Captain A.F. Lucas, Shell hits 20, on fire, heavy damage she sank
TK District of Columbia
TK J.A. Moffett
TK M.E. Lombardi
TK W.S. Miller
TK Bahrein
TK Topila
TK Republic
TK Paco
TK Dillwyn
TK Mevania
TK Spencer Kellogg
TK Hadnot
TK Hagood
TK Watertown
TK Brandywine

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Day Air attack on 24th Infantry Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 9
Martin NBS-1 x 4

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 9
Martin NBS-1 x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 12
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 4
Martin NBS-1 x 3
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102820 troops, 620 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2714

Defending force 89783 troops, 221 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1808

Japanese ground losses:
288 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/19/28

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102836 troops, 619 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2714

Defending force 89445 troops, 222 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1796

Japanese ground losses:
165 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Posted: **Thu Jul 05, 2012 5:41 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/20/28
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ASW attack at 67,44

Allied Ships
SS O-8

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ASW attack at 80,59

Japanese Ships
SS No. 72

Allied Ships
DM Stribling
AMC Demodocus
AMC Andrea Luckenbach
AMC Steel Engineer
AMC Waimea

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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 19
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 4
Martin NBS-1 x 17
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Tokai Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS S-46

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102830 troops, 620 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2713

Defending force 88945 troops, 214 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1786

Japanese ground losses:
255 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/21/28

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Sub attack at 69,48

Japanese Ships
AMC Sagara Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank 4 days later

Allied Ships
SS S-45

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Day Air attack on 24th Infantry Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 10
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 4
Martin NBS-1 x 16
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
139 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
7 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102831 troops, 620 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2713

Defending force 88363 troops, 203 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1770

Japanese ground losses:
388 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/22/28

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Night Time Surface Combat at 86,59

Japanese Ships
CL Tama, Shell hits 1
CL Kiso, Shell hits 2, on fire
CL Naka
DD No. 38
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Nire, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later
DD Kuri
DD Warabi, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
DM Stribling
AMC Demodocus, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
AMC Steel Engineer, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AMC Andrea Luckenbach, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
AMC Waimea, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later

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ASW attack at 66,44

Allied Ships
SS S-46

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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 14
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 4
Martin NBS-1 x 24
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
12 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat at 131,51

Japanese Ships
AMC Alaska Maru, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage she sank 6 days later
AMC Sanju Maru, Shell hits 2

Allied Ships
AMC San Vincente, Shell hits 31, and is sunk
TK Cathwood
TK La Brea
TK Santa Maria
TK Utacarbon, Shell hits 1, on fire she sank 5 days later
TK Victor H Kelly
TK David McKelvy
TK Tulsagas, Shell hits 2, on fire she sank 9 days later
TK Mexicos H Whittier
TK District of Columbia, Shell hits 1, on fire she sank 7 days later
TK J.A. Moffett
TK M.E. Lombardi
TK W.S. Miller, Shell hits 2, on fire
TK Bahrein
TK Topila
TK Republic, Shell hits 1, on fire
TK Paco
TK Dillwyn
TK Mevania, Shell hits 1, on fire she sank 5 days later
TK Spencer Kellogg
TK Hadnot
TK Hagood
TK Watertown
TK Brandywine

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102815 troops, 621 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2713

Defending force 87720 troops, 194 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1754

Japanese ground losses:
91 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

7/22/1928 - Naval Battle northeast of Wake Island

Posted: **Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:09 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/23/28
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
CL Celebes
BC Ranger
CL Omaha
CL Concord
CL Marblehead
BC Constellation
CL Detroit
CL Richmond
CL Trenton
BC Saratoga
BC United States
BC Lexington

Japanese ground losses:
258 casualties reported
Guns lost 8

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Sub attack at 65,45

Japanese Ships
ML Kuroshima Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day

Allied Ships
SS R-13

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 73

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 3
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 30

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 20 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Curtiss A-3 Falcon: 3 destroyed, 6 damaged

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 15

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 12
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102795 troops, 621 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2713

Defending force 86684 troops, 174 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1734

Japanese ground losses:
246 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/24/28

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Sub attack at 65,45

Japanese Ships
AMC Toyohasi Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
AMC Toyooka Maru
AMC Sinkoku Maru
AMC Norfolk Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-13, hits 1

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 58

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 13
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 4 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Curtiss P-1B Hawk: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Curtiss A-3 Falcon: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 13

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 19
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
65 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
13 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Guam at 62,66

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 6
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Minnesota, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2
CL Chester

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 64,54

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 8
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Little
AK F.J.Luckenbach, Bomb hits 1
AK Tjikandi

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF3A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Guam at 62,66

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 6
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Minnesota

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102806 troops, 620 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2713

Defending force 85730 troops, 164 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1713

Japanese ground losses:
323 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/25/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 61

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 11
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 28 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Curtiss A-3 Falcon: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 15

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 13
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Guam at 62,66

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 6
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CL Chester, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Guam at 62,66

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 6
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CL Chester, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102806 troops, 620 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2711

Defending force 85098 troops, 162 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1698

Japanese ground losses:
241 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

7/24/1928 - BB Minnesota shoots down an attacking aircraft shortly before being torpedoed off Guam

Posted: **Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:19 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/26/28
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 4
Martin NBS-1 x 15
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
7 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 9
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 18

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102821 troops, 620 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2712

Defending force 84598 troops, 153 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1686

Japanese ground losses:
275 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/27/28

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Sub attack at 60,44

Japanese Ships
AK Dori Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-27

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SS R-4 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 2 hexes south of Tokyo

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Day Air attack on 24th Infantry Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 4
Martin NBS-1 x 20
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
12 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102811 troops, 620 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2713

Defending force 84155 troops, 147 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1670

Japanese ground losses:
324 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/28/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 9
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 4
Martin NBS-1 x 27
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
114 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
19 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102766 troops, 619 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2712

Defending force 83230 troops, 148 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1647

Japanese ground losses:
98 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/29/28
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 26
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
20 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Dori Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS K-IV, hits 1

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102778 troops, 620 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2754

Defending force 82889 troops, 141 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1642

Japanese ground losses:
132 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/30/28

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 41
Vought FU-1 Float x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
97 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 71,52

Japanese Ships
AK Nichiman Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-15

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102826 troops, 620 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2753

Defending force 82696 troops, 142 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1629

Japanese ground losses:
316 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/31/28

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TF 1035 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
SC SC-2, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank

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Night Time Surface Combat at 67,57

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamazato Maru
AMC Satsuki Maru

Allied Ships
DD Kimberly, heavy damage
DD Colhoun, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102835 troops, 621 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2754

Defending force 82300 troops, 140 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1620

Japanese ground losses:
196 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Posted: **Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:56 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/01/28
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TF 1036 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Little

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Tenshin, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS K-IV

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC United States
CL Trenton
CL Richmond
BC Saratoga
CL Detroit

Japanese ground losses:
110 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 9

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 2

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 7
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 35
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
79 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
27 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack near Shanghai at 52,39

Japanese Ships
AK Raizan Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-17

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC United States
CL Trenton
CL Richmond
BC Saratoga
CL Detroit

Japanese ground losses:
147 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102837 troops, 623 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2753

Defending force 81735 troops, 134 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1606

Japanese ground losses:
214 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/02/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 9

No Allied losses

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SS R-11 and R-15 are both hit by ASW from Felixstowe F5s off Toyohara

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 13

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Martin T4M x 11

Allied aircraft losses
Martin T4M: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Tokiwa, Torpedo hits 1
BB Katori, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Iwami, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 74,69

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 14
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 7
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 36

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AMC Admiral Laws, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
AMC San Lucas, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage she sank
AMC American Builder, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
DM Burns

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF5 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF5 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi 1MF4 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 18

No Allied losses

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Sub attack at 67,45

Japanese Ships
TK Ayagiri Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
SS V-2

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102778 troops, 622 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2750

Defending force 81496 troops, 131 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1600

Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/03/28

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
TK Ayagiri Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 2

Allied Ships
SS K-IV, hits 1

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Sub attack near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese Ships
SS No. 50

Allied Ships
DD Preston
DD Little

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14

No Allied losses

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
TK Ayagiri Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
SS K-IV, hits 1

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102784 troops, 624 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2750

Defending force 81447 troops, 133 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1599

Japanese ground losses:
126 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

8/2/1928 - IJN BB Katori is hit by a carrier-based torpedo off Toyohara.

Posted: **Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:32 am**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/04/28
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TF 1034 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
PC Eagle 7, Mine hits 1, on fire she sank 3 weeks later

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC United States
CL Trenton
CL Richmond
BC Saratoga
CL Detroit

Japanese ground losses:
148 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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ASW attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa

Allied Ships
SS O-3, hits 3, on fire

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Sub attack at 130,51

Japanese Ships
SS No. 78

Allied Ships
BB Florida

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14

No Allied losses

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 10
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 24
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
20 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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ASW attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
DD Katsura

Allied Ships
SS O-3, hits 1, heavy damage

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 130,51

Japanese Ships
SS No. 78

Allied Ships
BB Florida

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 73,69

Japanese Ships
SS RO-66

Allied Ships
AMC Admiral Laws

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC United States
CL Trenton
CL Richmond
BC Saratoga
CL Detroit

Japanese ground losses:
120 casualties reported

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ASW attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta

Allied Ships
SS O-3, hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102793 troops, 625 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2748

Defending force 80933 troops, 130 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1592

Japanese ground losses:
92 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/05/28

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
DD Isokaze, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya

Allied Ships
SS K-XIII, hits 1

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Night Time Surface Combat at 131,52

Japanese Ships
AMC Tokiwa Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire
AMC Tosei Maru, Shell hits 5

Allied Ships
PC Eagle 8, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
AK Hawaiian
AK Iowan
AK Mexican
AK Minnesotan
AK Missourian
AK Nebraskan
AK Nevadan
AK Ohioan
AK Panaman, Shell hits 1, on fire
AK Pennsylvanian
AK Tennessean
AK Utahan
AK Trento
AK Atlantic
AK Henry S Grove
AK Pacific, Shell hits 1
AK Sagadahoc
AK Santa Ana
AK Santa Rita
AK Irenee Du Pont
AK Atlanta City, Shell hits 2, on fire
AK Chatanooga City
AK Ensley City
AK Knoxville City, Shell hits 4, on fire
AK Memphis City
AK Montgomery City

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
CL Celebes
CL Concord
BC Ranger
CL Omaha
CL Marblehead
BC Constellation

Japanese ground losses:
121 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Yuki Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS K-XIII

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 130,51

Japanese Ships
SS No. 78

Allied Ships
BB Florida

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 2

No Allied losses

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 24th Infantry Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 9
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 26
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
20 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat at 131,53

Japanese Ships
AMC Akagi Maru, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
AMC Mantai Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire

Allied Ships
BB Utah

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
CL Celebes
CL Concord
BC Ranger
CL Omaha
CL Marblehead
BC Constellation

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102772 troops, 623 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2750

Defending force 80489 troops, 123 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1577

Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/06/28

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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki

Allied Ships
SS K-XIII, hits 2

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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Enoki
DD Namikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yakaze
DD Amatsukaze

Allied Ships
SS K-XIII

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Night Time Surface Combat at 131,53

Japanese Ships
AMC Mantai Maru, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB Utah

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
CL Celebes
CL Concord
BC Ranger
CL Omaha
CL Marblehead
BC Constellation

Japanese ground losses:
111 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 19

No Allied losses

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14

No Allied losses

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 15
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 9
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AK Naniwa Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS S-8

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102764 troops, 622 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2752

Defending force 80026 troops, 120 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1566

Japanese ground losses:
110 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

In an unnamed European capital, a pair of "unofficial" envoys from the USA and Japan discuss the ongoing war:

Japan will consider a peace treaty which will include returning the entire Philippines to American protection in return for the following:

Withdrawal from Sakhalin, the 3 nearby "Jimas", the Bonin Group and Pagan Island with control returned to Japan.

An absolute, rock-solid 10-year guarantee that the US will not attack Japan or its past, present, and future possessions or armed forces, and that aid to Japan's enemies (present and future) will be discontinued.

All offensive US and Japanese aircraft (LB, TB, FB) between hex columns 37 and 84 will set their ranges to 0, and no minelaying will be conducted, unless there is a conflict in close proximity with another power. A joint "reconciliation and mediation board" will be established at an agreed upon location to supervise the withdrawal of forces and mediate any incidents which hopefully will not occur.

The "unofficial" diplomat cautions that time and secrecy are of essence, because the military, particularly the Imperial Army, may react very negatively if these generous terms are leaked out.

The US envoy replies that no peace settlement can be considered without including the Dutch.

The Japanese emissary turns ashen white for a moment, then composes himself and says. "My patron anticipated that the Americans may wish to include the Dutch, and we are prepared to discuss them, too. Indeed, they continue to fight far more valiantly then we anticipated and it is honorable for America not to abandon them.

The situation with the Dutch East Indies is far more complex, but we will agree in principle to withdraw from there if the same mutual guarantees and safeguards we are asking from the Americans be extended to them, too. However, due to our need for resources, we will ask for the following amendments -

Dutch political control and governance be returned to the territory overall.

The Japanese will continue to maintain a token presence on areas it now controls in Java, Sumatra, and Borneo for the next 10 years. We ask for this due to the major disparity between Japan's resource supply and demand. Within 10 years we anticipate our gains in China will be sufficiently developed, and we will leave the entire East Indies in peace. As tokens of Japan's good will, we will revert to calling the area "the Dutch East Indies", and drop any further use of the term "Indonesia" or claims of it being part of the Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere. To alleviate any fears the Dutch may have, we will also agree to the USA maintaining a similar presence in areas it now controls in Borneo, Sulawesi, and New Guinea, with joint withdrawal in 10 years.

Neither the USA or Japan will conduct offensive operations against each other, the Dutch, or any other power. Defensive operations would be allowed, of course".

Despite rumors in the press of secret armistice negotiations, Democrats quickly dismissed the speculation as GOP antics going into the Fall Elections.

8/5/1928 BB Utah vs. AMCs:

Posted: **Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:17 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/07/28
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Night Time Surface Combat at 129,53

Japanese Ships
AMC Tosei Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire she sank 10 days later

Allied Ships
BB Florida

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ASW attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Enoki
DD Namikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yakaze
DD Amatsukaze

Allied Ships
SS S-8, hits 1

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 23
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 14
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 129,54

Japanese Ships
SS No. 78

Allied Ships
BB Florida, Torpedo hits 2, on fire

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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
DD Shimakaze
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Enoki
DD Namikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Yakaze
DD Amatsukaze

Allied Ships
SS S-8, hits 1

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SS V-2 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 2 hexes SE of Tokyo

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102844 troops, 624 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2754

Defending force 79781 troops, 116 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1561

Japanese ground losses:
132 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/08/28

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ASW attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Enoki
DD Namikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yakaze
DD Amatsukaze

Allied Ships
SS S-8

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ASW attack at 70,62

Japanese Ships
DD Nara
DD No. 16
DD No. 12
DD No. 6
DD No. 4
DD No. 2
DD Numakaze
DD Nokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Sawakaze
DD No.17

Allied Ships
SS S-37, hits 1

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Sub attack at 70,62

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamazato Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AMC Satsuki Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-37

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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
DD Tsuga, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta
DD Kiku
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Enoki
DD Namikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Shimakaze

Allied Ships
SS S-8, hits 1

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 23
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102823 troops, 625 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2755

Defending force 79563 troops, 118 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1558

Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/09/28

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ASW attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta
DD Kiku
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Enoki
DD Namikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yakaze
DD Amatsukaze

Allied Ships
SS R-3, hits 3

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 18

No Allied losses

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ASW attack at 70,62

Japanese Ships
AMC Satsuki Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-37

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102803 troops, 625 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2755

Defending force 79454 troops, 119 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1557

Japanese ground losses:
71 casualties reported

Also, at an obscure European Diplomatic posting, a new line of direct contact was opened between the respective combatants at a yet higher level of the Diplomatic Food Chain.

Taking his instructions from the State Department, a Senior Diplomat had the following discussion with his Japanese guest: "Alright then, it looks like our discussion is now the lead diplomatic initiative now being explored. And what I'm about to share with you has been approved at the highest level, including lead members of the opposition party in the US Senate who would have to approve the terms of any Treaty that might be negotiated. The USA and Holland are prepared to accept the terms outline so far by Japan, but the formerly controlled USA possessions of Batan Island, Guam, and Wake Island must also be transferred back to the American control. As a gesture of goodwill, the Administration is prepared to leave the substantial quantities of bunker fuel oil stocks behind on presently occupied territories that will ultimately be returned to the possession of the Japanese Empire. Furthermore, the Dutch are prepared to enter into long-term commercial agreements with Japan for the supply of fuel oil for a minimum 10 year period. Joint commercial opportunities for USA-Japan cooperation in regard to the Elk Hills Oil resources in California, at market prices, remain something that the Administration would not stand in the way of.

As another sign of goodwill, In terms of mainland Asia, the USA will rescind all previous agreements that call for the presence of USA Military forces. What this means is that once the safe passage of land forces has been achieved, the US will agree to fully withdrawal all naval units from the Asian mainland. As this move could precipitate an angry reaction from the Nationalist Chinese Forces, this will have to remain a secret treaty protocol until all USA forces and commercial possessions are discreetly drawn down.

The Japanese diplomat replies “OK, most of this sounds good. Just so we’re clear, in terms of territorial readjustment we’re talking about Japan completely withdrawing from the Phillipines, and the smaller islands of the Dutch East Indies. The exception is the remaining Japanese and forces on Java, Sumatra, and Borneo, and American forces on Borneo, Sulawesi, and New Guinea will withdraw in 10 years. The US will withdraw from Sakhalin, the 3 Jimas, the Bonin Group, and Pagan Island, as well as discretely remove forces from the Asian mainland.

“Regarding Batan, Guam, and Wake, the simple answer is Japan can consider withdrawing from those territories in exchange for the return of Eniwetok, Satawal, and Woleai to our Empire. But consider this: we understand the USA needs coaling stations between Hawaii and the Philippines. Would you consider swapping Wake and Guam for Batan, Eniwetok, Satawal, and Woleai? This will give you the coaling network you need to reach the Philippines, as well as give you easier access to the Dutch East Indies. Also, passing through the southern periphery of the Japanese Empire rather then right through the middle of it will reduce the likelihood of unfortunate incidents. And, of course, both sides will be able to claim they made territorial gains as a result of this war. We’ll wait if you need to consult with your government on this”.

8/7/1928 USS Florida sinks an AMC prior to being torpedoed by SS No. 78

Posted: **Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:06 am**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/10/28
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TF 1033 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Little, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Preston

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Night Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss F5L x 8

Allied aircraft losses
Curtiss F5L: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Curtiss F5L bombing at 1000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC United States
CL Trenton
BC Saratoga
CL Richmond
CL Omaha
BC Lexington
BC Constellation
CL Marblehead
CL Detroit
BC Ranger
CL Celebes
CL Concord

Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Martin T4M x 30
Vought O2U Corsair x 33
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 37
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 22

Allied aircraft losses
Martin T4M: 3 destroyed, 8 damaged
Vought O2U Corsair: 3 destroyed, 7 damaged
Curtiss A-3 Falcon: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Vought O2U-1 Corsair: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
AR Kinugawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AD Isusan Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AR Koki Maru, Bomb hits 1
AR Kohuku Maru, Bomb hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Port hits 4
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Martin T4M bombing at 1000 feet
7 x Martin T4M bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin T4M bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
7 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin T4M bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Martin T4M bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin T4M bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 24th Infantry Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 26
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
20 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 12
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC United States
CL Trenton
BC Saratoga
CL Richmond
CL Omaha
BC Lexington
BC Constellation
CL Marblehead
CL Detroit
BC Ranger
CL Celebes
CL Concord

Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102781 troops, 625 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2751

Defending force 78965 troops, 109 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1549

Japanese ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/11/28

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TF 1033 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Preston

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ASW attack at 70,62

Japanese Ships
SS No. 41

Allied Ships
DD Stockton

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Toyohara at 73,34

Japanese Ships
AK Sinno Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
AK Eiwa Maru, Shell hits 4

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Indiana
BB Montana
BB North Carolina
BB Iowa
BB Massachusetts
BB Colorado
BB West Virginia
BB Mississippi
BB New York
BB Texas
DD Greer
DD Thatcher
DD Meredith
DD Bush
DD Maddox
DD Stansbury
DD Mason
DD John D. Edwards
DD Bulmer
DD Osmond Ingram
DD Laub
DD Shubrick
DD Meade
DD Doyen

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Naval bombardment of Toyohara, at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Felixstowe F.5: 5 destroyed
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 17 destroyed
Mitsubishi B1M2: 17 destroyed
Avro 504K: 12 destroyed

Allied Ships
BB Texas
BB New York
BB Mississippi
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB Massachusetts
BB Iowa
BB North Carolina
BB Montana
BB Indiana
BB South Dakota

Japanese ground losses:
17392 casualties reported
Guns lost 271

Airbase hits 27
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 146

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC United States
CL Trenton
BC Saratoga
CL Richmond
CL Omaha
BC Lexington
BC Constellation
CL Marblehead
CL Detroit
BC Ranger
CL Celebes
CL Concord

Japanese ground losses:
168 casualties reported

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ASW attack near Toyohara at 73,34

Japanese Ships
SS No. 28, hits 6, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
DD Doyen
DD Meade
DD Shubrick
DD Laub
DD Osmond Ingram
DD Bulmer
DD John D. Edwards
DD Mason
DD Stansbury
DD Maddox
DD Bush
DD Meredith
DD Thatcher
DD Greer
BB New York
BB Montana

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Martin T4M x 9
Vought O2U Corsair x 6
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Martin T4M: 2 damaged
Vought O2U Corsair: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Curtiss A-3 Falcon: 3 damaged
Vought O2U-1 Corsair: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AR Kosin Maru, Bomb hits 1

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin T4M bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin T4M bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin T4M bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 18
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
14 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 12
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102784 troops, 624 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2751

Defending force 78718 troops, 106 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1542

Japanese ground losses:
117 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/12/28

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TF 1033 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Preston

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Night Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss F5L x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Curtiss F5L bombing at 1000 feet
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TF 1033 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
TK Papoose, and is sunk
DD Preston

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 5
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 25
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
110 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
5 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta
DD Kiku
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Enoki
DD Namikaze

Allied Ships
SS K-IV

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102854 troops, 624 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2755

Defending force 78391 troops, 102 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1528

Japanese ground losses:
97 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

"Very well my friend" said the Senior USA Diplomat. "I will pass your communiqué along to the State Department. However, I must caution you that the possible renunciation of American interests in China is a very delicate topic, to say the least. This will surely been seized-upon by the opposition party as a perk or reward to Japan for initiating hostilities to begin with. Therefore, the retention of potential coaling stations now under American control, in the Marianas, Carolines, and Mandate territories is the minimum gesture that Japan should consider for initiating the conflict in which we now find ourselves. Regardless, I will pass your response along to my superiors. Hopefully our leaders will find it within their respective means to resolve these matters at the earliest opportunity to do so. Good night my friend".

“Well, it sounds like we’re almost there”, replies the Japanese diplomat. Two things must be made clear, however: While we realize that the offer for joint commercial opportunities in a California oil field was made with the utmost sincerity by the United States, it is our desire to no longer be dependent upon outside oil exports for our survival. This is why we are requesting a presence in the Dutch East Indies for the next decade – we forecast by 1938 we will have sufficiently developed the Chinese oilfields now under our control and will no longer have to rely upon anyone. For this reason, the US offer to withdraw from mainland Asia is of great value to us, and we thank you for that.

We have six Pacific islands or atolls which we need to find some middle ground on. We can see ceding the three southern islands that the Americans captured, or trading them for the return of Wake, Guam, and Batan. But considering the reaction, quite possibly violent, we can expect from the Imperial Army once this agreement becomes known, we need the Navy’s support if it is to have any hope of success. While I may understand the American need for a “gesture”, ending the war with less Pacific territory then we started by ceding all six islands to the USA will most certainly play the Navy into the Army’s hands, in which case these negotiations will become purely academic. Please consider these things as I bid you good night”.

8/11/1928 US BBs sighted off Toyohara prior to a costly bombardment -

Posted: **Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:38 am**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/13/28
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TF 1033 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Preston

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Night Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss F5L x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Curtiss F5L bombing at 2000 feet
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TF 1033 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Preston

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Sub attack at 73,44

Japanese Ships
SS UC-90 (O4)

Allied Ships
DD Smith Thompson
DD Lichfield
DD Somers
DD Farragut
DD Sumner
DD Farenholt
DD McCawley
DD Cowell

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Sub attack at 70,50

Japanese Ships
TK Toho Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS K-IX

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102802 troops, 623 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2755

Defending force 78328 troops, 105 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1521

Japanese ground losses:
129 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/14/28

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Night Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss F5L x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Curtiss F5L bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102844 troops, 624 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2754

Defending force 78209 troops, 106 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1515

Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/15/28

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TF 1033 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Preston

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TF 38 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Japanese Ships
SS No. 49, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage I think this is only the 2nd instance of a submarine hitting a mine in this game
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SS No. 49 is hit by ASW from a Vought O2U Corsair off the Bonin Group, and is sunk

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Day Time Surface Combat at 121,37

Japanese Ships
AMC Himalaya Maru
AMC Kasyu Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Wood, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
AMC Malama, Shell hits 24, and is sunk

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102841 troops, 625 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2753

Defending force 78297 troops, 106 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1519

Japanese ground losses:
61 casualties reported

"As the Senior Diplomat for this initiative, I will communicate your invaluable perspective to Washington with the highest level of urgency and secrecy. There are only 15 or 16 individuals, including President Coolidge, who have knowledge of this activity and that includes those encoding and transmitting the information. Please do not confuse any delay in our response as anything other than the nature of this rather clandestine effort. Personally, I don't believe that we would look upon the islands of Woloeai, Satawal, and Eniwetok as anything resembling a strategic interest to the United States, so the long-term control of these islands is something that is open for discussion. However, the US Navy and the Army have made substantial capital and physical improvements in the island of Pagan where virtually nothing existed previously. Given the very isolated nature of the island of Guam, I can see where the Secretary of War will be very keen to maintain possession of Pagan as a bull work against any future encroachment on the island of Guam. Naturally, these are only my own personal opinions and I cannot present them to you as Government policy at this point in the process...... I hope you understand".

The Japanese diplomat replies that delays are understandable; we are both very far from our respective capitals. However, we are a bit confused on the US stance on Pagan Island. While we are aware of the improvements the US has made to the island, so too have improvements been made on Wake, Guam, and other territories that are now under Japanese control. We could consider swapping Pagan for Guam – this could reduce the likelihood of unfortunate incidents by putting some distance between Japanese and US possessions in the area while maintaining a US coaling station in the area.

8/15/1928: Naval battle in the North Pacific

Posted: **Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:07 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/16/28
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TF 1033 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Preston

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TF 1027 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Morris, Mine hits 1, on fire
AK Diomed, Mine hits 1

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Night Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss F5L x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Curtiss F5L: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Curtiss F5L bombing at 2000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC Constellation
BC Saratoga
BC Ranger
BC United States
CL Omaha
CL Detroit
CL Richmond
CL Concord
CL Trenton
CL Marblehead
CL Celebes

Japanese ground losses:
174 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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TF 1033 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Preston, Mine hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 17
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 6
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Shohei Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Tatsushiro Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 3
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Shohei Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC Constellation
BC Saratoga
BC Ranger
BC United States
CL Omaha
CL Detroit
CL Richmond
CL Concord
CL Trenton
CL Marblehead
CL Celebes

Japanese ground losses:
157 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102871 troops, 625 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2754

Defending force 77453 troops, 102 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1499

Japanese ground losses:
78 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/17/28

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TF 1033 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Preston, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank

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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta
DD Kiku
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Enoki
DD Namikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yakaze
DD Amatsukaze

Allied Ships
SS S-46

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Night Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss F5L x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Curtiss F5L bombing at 2000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC Constellation
BC Saratoga
BC Ranger
BC United States
CL Omaha
CL Detroit
CL Richmond
CL Concord
CL Trenton
CL Marblehead
CL Celebes

Japanese ground losses:
133 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 24th Infantry Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 11
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 23

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 8

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Ina Maru
AK Tatsushiro Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
1 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat at 67,57

Japanese Ships
CL Tama, Shell hits 7, on fire
CL Naka, Shell hits 1
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Kuri
DD Warabi
DD Yanagi, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
ML Baltimore, Shell hits 13, on fire
TK Admiral Wiley
TK Arethusa, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Steel Age, Shell hits 31, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
AMC Susana, Shell hits 23, Torpedo hits 6, and is sunk
AMC Hollywood, Shell hits 26, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
TK Deroche
TK L.P. St. Clair
TK La Placentia
TK Axtell J Byles
TK Edward L Shea
TK Robert E Hopkins
TK Pueblo, Shell hits 1
TK Baldhill, Shell hits 1, on fire
TK Halo
TK Gulfwave

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102793 troops, 625 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2751

Defending force 76942 troops, 95 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1482

Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/18/28

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Night Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss F5L x 3

Allied aircraft losses
Curtiss F5L: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Curtiss F5L bombing at 2000 feet
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Asahisan Maru, Shell hits 3

Allied Ships
SS S-46, hits 1

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 16

No Allied losses

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Sub attack at 69,57

Japanese Ships
DD Yanagi, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later

Allied Ships
SS S-15

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 102803 troops, 625 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2752

Defending force 76895 troops, 93 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1480

Japanese ground losses:
116 casualties reported

At a non-de script neutral location in an obscure European Capital City, the drama continues" Well, my friend..... it appears that we have a potentially significant problem that has developed over the past several days in regard to our previous discussion which has nothing to do with the status of that "whatever in God's named Island" near the Mariana's. The problem is much more substantive in nature and has the potential to derail all the discussions to date between Imperial Japan, the USA, and Holland. The dilemma is about FRANCE, or in particular, WHAT TO DO ABOUT FRENCH INDOCHINA? Any agreement that seeks to restore peace in the region must address this matter. So as a Diplomat, and an advocate of peaceful relations between nations, I've been challenged to explain how any peace initiative will address the interests of France. So I must ask you to the pass along the same question to your Government....... What about France?"

The Japanese diplomat shrugs his shoulders. “I don’t know, perhaps you can tell me what’s going on with France. They’re your allies, and I would think that they know the USA is talking to us on your own behalf as well as Holland’s. The Dutch have been your loyal ally and are a minor power, so the USA speaking on their behalf certainly is honorable. But France has been a Great Power for centuries. One would think if they had an interest in making peace with us, they are more then capable of doing so on their own, don’t you think? So where are they? I don’t see them here, and for that matter we haven’t had any contact with them, diplomatic or militarily, for nearly a year. We’ll talk to them if and when they wish, but in the meantime we are here now. Shall we continue our progress or will more American, Dutch, and Japanese young men die thousands of miles away from an abandoned French colony?”

8/17/1928: Naval Battle SW of Bonin:

Posted: **Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:47 pm**

Hi Rob welcome back I have been missing your AAR,love the screen shot by the way.[;)]

Posted: **Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:08 am**

Hi Rob,no replys to emails or requests for Matrix to post something on the forum here,so I hope you don't mind but I took the liberty off posting your great answer on the General discussions board,in coming duck as they say.[:D]

Posted: **Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:36 am**

Not a problem, Kirk. Sorry its been awhile, real life has kept me busy. So much for things getting easier as you get older!

And I did add to the General Discussion thread as well:

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Posted: **Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:42 am**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/19/28
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Night Time Surface Combat at 67,54

Japanese Ships
CL Naka
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Kuri
DD Warabi

Allied Ships
TK Arethusa, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
TK Baldhill, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC Constellation
BC Saratoga
BC Ranger
BC United States
CL Omaha
CL Detroit
CL Richmond
CL Concord
CL Trenton
CL Marblehead
CL Celebes

Japanese ground losses:
92 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 11
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 35
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
27 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

No Allied losses

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
BC Lexington
BC Constellation
BC Saratoga
BC Ranger
BC United States
CL Omaha
CL Detroit
CL Richmond
CL Concord
CL Trenton
CL Marblehead
CL Celebes

Japanese ground losses:
207 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 114249 troops, 662 guns, 33 vehicles, Assault Value = 2754

Defending force 76124 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1462

Allied assault odds: 12 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
454 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Allied ground losses:
6815 casualties reported
Guns lost 65
Vehicles lost 8

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/20/28

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Sub attack at 63,44

Japanese Ships
AK Nittei Maru

Allied Ships
SS O-10

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 2

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 24th Infantry Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 6
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 38
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
154 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
27 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 105996 troops, 547 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 2025

Defending force 74786 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1411

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
666 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

Allied ground losses:
4218 casualties reported
Guns lost 40
Vehicles lost 2

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/21/28

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Sub attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
AK Nittei Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS O-6

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 18

No Allied losses

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Day Time Surface Combat at 102,47

Japanese Ships
AMC Himalaya Maru

Allied Ships
TK Bishopdale
TK Admiral Chase, Shell hits 2, on fire she sank 10 days later
TK Alfred Clegg, Shell hits 1, on fire she sank 11 days later
TK Frank G Drum
TK D.G. Scofield
TK F.H. Hillman
TK S.C.T. Todd

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 99888 troops, 477 guns, 19 vehicles, Assault Value = 1490

Defending force 74198 troops, 57 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1391

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
352 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Allied ground losses:
4193 casualties reported
Guns lost 49
Vehicles lost 2

A fly on the wall was witness to the following diplomatic exchange" "My Dear Friend, you could not possibly imagine the ebbs and flow over the past 5 days since our last meeting that occurred when our Ambassador and his Dutch counterpart met with the French Foreign Minister to pass along the details of the proposals that we had previously discussed. After what's been described to me as the most severe tongue lashing ever unleashed upon supposed "Allies", the French actually broke diplomatic relations, temporarily, with both of us and even threatened to declare war on us due to the need to recover "French Honor" for neglecting to seek their advise and counsel. Fortunately, cooler heads eventually prevailed after a delay of 48 hours allowing for the expected cross-Atlantic telegrams that allowed for hurt feelings to be patched-up. So here we are, meeting again.

I am pleased to report that the French Republic would be pleased to join these discussions, in a Senior role befitting of France's place among nations of course, only upon receiving a positive goodwill gesture from the Emperor. They request the immediate lifting of the Japanese Naval and air blockade of the French Indochina Army currently residing on the Island fortress of Soc Trang, near Saigon. The French have contracted with the International Red Cross for a shipment of non-lethal humanitarian supplies of food and medicine from the Crown Colony of Singapore to Soc Trang via an unarmed convoy of six (6) small coastal freighters. It is only by this measure that the starvation of the remaining French forces can be avoided. No evacuation of forces will be allowed, and the Governor of the Crown Colony will be required to certify that they shipment is free of goods of war. A representative of the Emperor's Government would be allowed to make a final inspection of the cargo before it leaves Singapore, if it was requested. It is only after this accommodation is made that the French Republic will agree to join these settlement discussions. Therefore, in the interest of those seeking to end this conflict, we implore the Japanese Government to make this concession to the French as they have requested"

“Well, we certainly weren’t aware that the French were upset with you or the Dutch”, says the Japanese diplomat. “Since we appear to control the waters there, how about if we ship the supplies to Soc Trang? Our other question would be how does the French entry into these talks affect the progress we have already made? To be blunt, we haven’t seen any serious military effort by France to retake the colony for nearly a year. There is a reason why the language of diplomacy is French, they have been doing it quite well since long before either of our two countries became prominent on the world stage. I would think keeping us fighting would be in their strategic interest. The question, therefore, is continuing this war for Indochina’s sake within America’s interest?”

The situation on the ground in the Bonin Group:

Posted: **Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:28 pm**

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/22/28
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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
DD Tsuta
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Kiku
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa

Allied Ships
SS S-16, hits 1

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TF 1010 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Whipple
AP Cape San Juan, Mine hits 1, on fire

Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14

No Allied losses

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 13

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 63,49

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Sikisan Maru
AK Gyoun Maru
AK Tokuwa Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 86053 troops, 417 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 869

Defending force 73902 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1383

Japanese ground losses:
316 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/23/28

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ASW attack at 64,44

Japanese Ships
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta
DD Kiku
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Enoki

Allied Ships
SS S-37, hits 5, on fire

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 10
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Kotoku Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AMC Maebasi Maru
AMC Atutasan Maru
AMC Shinan Maru
AMC Onoe Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 87536 troops, 459 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 909

Defending force 73492 troops, 50 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1362

Japanese ground losses:
440 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/24/28

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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
DD Katsura
DD Kaba
DD Tsuta
DD Kiku
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Enoki
DD Namikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yakaze
DD Amatsukaze

Allied Ships
SS S-16, hits 1

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 16

No Allied losses

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 8
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 8
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Hukko Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Heimei Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
1 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 87790 troops, 467 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 935

Defending force 73045 troops, 47 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1347

Japanese ground losses:
285 casualties reported

"My friend, the French Foreign Minister has accepted your offer of humanitarian assistance and will have the International Red Cross provide you with the minimum expected list of supplies that will be required of them, of which 100% (20,000 units) will be expected by the Soc Trang garrison within a fortnight. Anything less than the required amount will not be acceptable to them. What that means, my friend, is that not only will France refuse to participate in the peace process, but they have threatened to do everything in their power to sabotage the process by leaking the nature of these secret discussions to the World Press and, ultimately, to hardliners within all our respective Governments. Thereby ensuring continued fighting and conflict among nations. The arrogance of these latecomers to the Peace process is appalling to the US and Dutch Governments. However, you must agree that they could be more dangerous outside the peace process than as a member of the effort. We implore the Emperor to cooperate with their request for either aid or a lifting of the sea/air blockade to Soc Trang so that neutral shipping could be engaged to meet the French requirements".

The Japanese diplomat replies, “First of all, I don’t think there is a single garrison in the world which requires 20,000 supply units, so the offer on its own accord is outrageous. It would appear that the French are proving to be very untrustworthy allies, doing little to support your fight with us, and then trying to sabotage your efforts to end it. I could have arranged for a ship or two to discretely sail past Soc Trang and have an ‘accident’ requiring dropping their entire load overboard in water tight containers as the tide went in, but this request would require around eighty ships! Of course, a peace treaty would have allowed them to send all of the supplies in the world to Soc Trang themselves, but I have a feeling they know this already.

“Personally, I am not as concerned by the French demands as they probably wish me to be, as I have very little to lose at this point. My government will discover what we are doing sooner or later anyhow, what difference does it make how they find out? I am certainly not an expert on Americans, but we have several in our number who attended your colleges and academies, and they tell me that Americans do not suffer others trying to control their nation’s destiny very well. One of them also said I should give you a quote from one of your past Presidents, I’m ashamed to say I can’t remember his name even though he told me, about Americans not entering into entangling foreign alliances? How will your people react if the French triumphantly declare that your government was within a few islands of an honorable peace settlement, only to have it stolen from them? I beg you to sleep on this, my friend. You know where to find me”.

The next morning, an American agent reports he followed the Japanese envoy and his youngest aide to the train station hours after the meeting. He witnessed an emotional embrace before the aide boarded the train, holding a briefcase. The envoy then stoically returned to his hotel after the train left – for Switzerland.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/25/28

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
CL Richmond
CL Detroit
CL Omaha
BC United States
BC Ranger
BC Saratoga
BC Constellation
BC Lexington

Japanese ground losses:
366 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 37

Allied aircraft
Curtiss F5L x 1
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Curtiss F5L: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 19

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 12
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 26
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
82 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
20 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 18

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 9
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Hukko Maru
AK Heimei Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 63,48

Japanese Ships
AK Nittsu Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS S-17

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 88218 troops, 474 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 975

Defending force 72148 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1326

Japanese ground losses:
213 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/26/28

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 19

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 44
Vought FU-1 Float x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
221 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 88578 troops, 478 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 1006

Defending force 71784 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1306

Japanese ground losses:
177 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/27/28

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20

No Allied losses

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 32
Vought FU-1 Float x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
84 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
13 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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SS R-15 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 SW of Kagoshima she sank 3 days later

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 88927 troops, 483 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 1046

Defending force 71666 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1304

Japanese ground losses:
189 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Also, Diplomatically speaking, after a delay of several days the Senior US Diplomat met again with his Japanese partner for peace. "My friend, I think we all can understand how frustrated all of us are with the French, however there must have been an error on my part communicating the supply needs for the Soc Trang Garrison. What is required to bring the French to the bargaining table should be easily accommodated on six (6) small coastal steamers (2500 x 6) and it is President Coolidge's desire to see to it that the French get their damn supplies in order to engage them and resolve this conflict once and for all. We believe that their threat's are nothing more than sore gamesmanship for having been ignored by the Administration in the 1st place. President Coolidge wants them at the bargaining table without further delay, and discreetly for now if possible but in the open if necessary."

He continued, "It is the President's desire to wrap this conflict up via negotiations, if possible, before the 10th anniversary of the Armistice of the Great War. He believes that the powerful symbolism of that seminal war and event will be powerful enough to overcome hardliners in any Government. Basically, Mr. Coolidge would like to characterize this war as "a dust-up among Allies of the Great War". He hopes that The Emperor will share his vision and facilitate the representation of all the World's Great Powers (sans the Soviets, of course) to the bargain table. Yes, the French are insufferable, but they will not go away and they can cause various types of trouble for each of us, Militarily, Politically, and Culturally. Let us rise above the pettiness of The French and target 11/11/1928 as the final date that this unfortunate war could possibly end by, I can quote The President directly. Please pass this personal note from him to His Majesty"

The Japanese envoy pauses. “Well, we can certainly see the symbolism of having the conflict end by the 10th anniversary of the Great War. As for the French, I can try to pull some stings to have some offshore drop-offs, the way I described earlier, occur. Understand, of course, I may not be able to get six ships to sail together, that would raise too many suspicions. We do have a high-level contact within the government who may have some influence over the Emperor. We’ll forward your President’s message to the Emperor to him”.

8/22/1928 - US Air Attack off Bonin

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