Has Russia been activated already so that he can move about??
This should be interesting as it is later in the game then most Russian assaults. He should be dug in at level 9 at all spots and might be able to put up a good fight.
My invasions were with 25 divisions in late dec 41 and Russia could not move until I attacked. Having their forces activated and dug in should be worth more then 3 divisions so you're task may be difficult.
Good luck.[;)]
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RE: Zeros bite again!!
Has Russia been activated already so that he can move about??
This should be interesting as it is later in the game then most Russian assaults. He should be dug in at level 9 at all spots and might be able to put up a good fight.
My invasions were with 25 divisions in late dec 41 and Russia could not move until I attacked. Having their forces activated and dug in should be worth more then 3 divisions so you're task may be difficult.
Good luck.
Russia is activated and some bloody air battle occur already. He dug in Vladivostok. With 28 divisions i will kick him out to Alaska[8D].
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RE: Zeros bite again!!
Glad to see you back this should be fun to watch
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RE: Zeros bite again!!
Moses, these guys played a house rule that allowed GH 30 days notice before the Japanese attack went in, so GH had good amount of time to prepare.
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RE: Zeros bite again!!
With 30 days to prepare I would think Russia would have shifted forces away from Vladavostock to the center so that with the center solid he will not have large numbers of forces cut off and captured. If he does this it will be a long and costly war for Japan.
The first couple months would have Japan capturing the area around Vladavostock and Russia fighting a delaying action in that area while holding everywhere else. But I think after a couple months Japan will be halted.
With 28 divisions he must have taken a lot from China and southern area Army.[X(]
The first couple months would have Japan capturing the area around Vladavostock and Russia fighting a delaying action in that area while holding everywhere else. But I think after a couple months Japan will be halted.
With 28 divisions he must have taken a lot from China and southern area Army.[X(]
RE: Zeros bite again!!
Glad to see you back this should be fun to watch
Tom,firewworks is about to start[;)].
With 28 divisions he must have taken a lot from China and southern area Army.
Actually,almost whole SAA is in Russia[8D],not a single chinese unit is here
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RE: Zeros bite again!!
I think the strategy is sound, if he takes out Russia then he has tons of victory points and a huge army to play with.
Exicution is everything, both Hawkers attack and Hoepners defense and efforts to counter attack elsewhere. I was a little bit dissapointed that Mogami never went for Russia in the lunacy game so this is a vicarious thrill for me.
Exicution is everything, both Hawkers attack and Hoepners defense and efforts to counter attack elsewhere. I was a little bit dissapointed that Mogami never went for Russia in the lunacy game so this is a vicarious thrill for me.
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RE: Zeros bite again!!
ORIGINAL: moses
With 30 days to prepare I would think Russia would have shifted forces away from Vladavostock to the center so that with the center solid he will not have large numbers of forces cut off and captured. If he does this it will be a long and costly war for Japan.
The first couple months would have Japan capturing the area around Vladavostock and Russia fighting a delaying action in that area while holding everywhere else. But I think after a couple months Japan will be halted.
With 28 divisions he must have taken a lot from China and southern area Army.[X(]
Well you can go read GH side of AAR to see what he did ( and is doing ).
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GH is still out(probably vacation[:)]).
Few thoughts about industry:
-I am not expand any of naval shipyards,Shinano is stopped from start and i will stop RO subs.Also,CV scheduled to come in 1945 will be stopped. I was thinking of stoping Musashi but i like big ships[;)]. With these changes i will be able to accelerate Taiho and other CVs without expanding anything. I hope to get Taiho few months earlier. Too bad i cant order my shipyards to produce 5-6 Shokaku class CVs[;)].
-Merchant shipyards i will not change-TK is essential later in war.
AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION
-Zeros is on 200+ pcs. per month-just enough.
-Pool of Sallys is low because of extended bombardment attacks since start of war,i will expand one factory. Not a single Lily is not PDU transfered to Sally. This PDU thing is a bit gamey.
-Production of Vals,Kates,Bettys is halted.
-Only aircrafts still in production is Zeros,Sallys,Emilys,some transports,all others are halted beause i have enough of everything
-A6M3 is on 72 pcs per month-enough because A6M2 goes to A6M3a and i am not converting anything to A6M3.
-Not a single Nate is convert to Oscar
Not a single HI is not expanded,i am saving everything i can,i am not engage in pacific and DEI must be preserved long as i can. Oil and resource flowing to Japan in astonishing rate(stockpiling,stockpiling,stockpiling)
-With Russia i will get big oil plant in one town,i forget the name but i think that is on shores of Okhotsk sea. That will compensate for losses in elsewhere.
Few thoughts about industry:
-I am not expand any of naval shipyards,Shinano is stopped from start and i will stop RO subs.Also,CV scheduled to come in 1945 will be stopped. I was thinking of stoping Musashi but i like big ships[;)]. With these changes i will be able to accelerate Taiho and other CVs without expanding anything. I hope to get Taiho few months earlier. Too bad i cant order my shipyards to produce 5-6 Shokaku class CVs[;)].
-Merchant shipyards i will not change-TK is essential later in war.
AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION
-Zeros is on 200+ pcs. per month-just enough.
-Pool of Sallys is low because of extended bombardment attacks since start of war,i will expand one factory. Not a single Lily is not PDU transfered to Sally. This PDU thing is a bit gamey.
-Production of Vals,Kates,Bettys is halted.
-Only aircrafts still in production is Zeros,Sallys,Emilys,some transports,all others are halted beause i have enough of everything
-A6M3 is on 72 pcs per month-enough because A6M2 goes to A6M3a and i am not converting anything to A6M3.
-Not a single Nate is convert to Oscar
Not a single HI is not expanded,i am saving everything i can,i am not engage in pacific and DEI must be preserved long as i can. Oil and resource flowing to Japan in astonishing rate(stockpiling,stockpiling,stockpiling)
-With Russia i will get big oil plant in one town,i forget the name but i think that is on shores of Okhotsk sea. That will compensate for losses in elsewhere.
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RE: Zeros bite again!!
Gen.Hoepner has some e-mail problems. He will be online this night.
I am eager to get this match underway[;)].
I am eager to get this match underway[;)].
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RE: Zeros bite again!!
GH is solve his connection problems and we are now continuing
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/27/42
RUSSIA
Another bombardment with two BB task force and again bad results,GH probably pull out rear troops but i score no hit to AF and port. However i will continue to bombard.
Operation "Horse jump" going well and second portion of SAA is disembark in Port Arthur. These units now march to Harbin for final attack on Vladivostok.
I count my forces in Russia which are going to offensive,i will have 1 250 000 men. That will crush Russia and ensure huge amount of VP for me.
My generals gain orders to develop plan for invasion on Petropavlovsk,this invasion gain priority because from Petropavlovsk i will control Kurilies. Troops start to gather in Tokyo for that push.
GH continue to bombard Mutankiang with hundreds of bombers with low use,he cannot achieve any good result.
CHINA
Status quo continue,he cant lunch offensive and i take defensive posture till Russia offensive is finished. Transports going to Canton to pick units for invasion on Petropavlovsk.
BURMA
Again status quo,two brigades soon will arrive in Rahaeng to seal the front. I dont plan any major offensive here.
JAPAN
KB is almost repaired,all CVs is on 0 damage except Akagi which is on 13 sys. Soon,my carriers will stroll again in Pacific. Zeros from KB are on 80+ exp except Kaga-92exp.
Training program is going well and land based zeros is about 75-85 exp. I am slightly raise armament production.
Taiho is accelerated and i will get she a lot earlier.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/27/42
RUSSIA
Another bombardment with two BB task force and again bad results,GH probably pull out rear troops but i score no hit to AF and port. However i will continue to bombard.
Operation "Horse jump" going well and second portion of SAA is disembark in Port Arthur. These units now march to Harbin for final attack on Vladivostok.
I count my forces in Russia which are going to offensive,i will have 1 250 000 men. That will crush Russia and ensure huge amount of VP for me.
My generals gain orders to develop plan for invasion on Petropavlovsk,this invasion gain priority because from Petropavlovsk i will control Kurilies. Troops start to gather in Tokyo for that push.
GH continue to bombard Mutankiang with hundreds of bombers with low use,he cannot achieve any good result.
CHINA
Status quo continue,he cant lunch offensive and i take defensive posture till Russia offensive is finished. Transports going to Canton to pick units for invasion on Petropavlovsk.
BURMA
Again status quo,two brigades soon will arrive in Rahaeng to seal the front. I dont plan any major offensive here.
JAPAN
KB is almost repaired,all CVs is on 0 damage except Akagi which is on 13 sys. Soon,my carriers will stroll again in Pacific. Zeros from KB are on 80+ exp except Kaga-92exp.
Training program is going well and land based zeros is about 75-85 exp. I am slightly raise armament production.
Taiho is accelerated and i will get she a lot earlier.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/28/42
RUSSIA
Battleship fleet lead by rear admiral Tanaka whose flag is on the battleship Yamato leave Seikoshin to another bombardment run[;)].
Allied subs intercept this TF but 18 DDs in escort quickly disperse these menace. SS Grampus is hit with two depth charges and probably will sink tommorow. While battleships is on route i decide to bombard Vladivostok with 300 bombers. First came zeros to sweep the sky but no allied fighter reported,the sallys bombard AF,AF is closed with 100 damage[8D]. BB will came tommorow in visit.[;)].
Troops are marching to Harbin and soon Russia will be ours.
General Yamashita develops plan to encircle Vladivostok and destroy troops there,Russians has approx. 300000 men here are sentence to death[;)].
CHINA
I run a little test here. I decide to sweep Wuchov from Canton with zero daitai at exp. 68 and again sweep from Nanchang with zeros at exp. 82.
Group with less experience from Canton destroys 7 I-16c and lost 3 zeros. Group from Nanchang destroys 9 I-16c and lost 1 zero in procces. These I-16c are good for my tests[:D][:D]
SUMATRA
Airfield at Sabang is big enough for my Bettys now and cargo ships approaching the port. Tomorrow 27 Bettys will stationed there along with zero daitai to prevent shiping in Bengal bay.
Sumatra is also main training ground,hundreds aircraft train daily here and bombard villiges to gain experience[:D].
JAPAN
With this numbers CV Taiho will come in may 1943 but i am not sure yet. Musashi is scheduled to come in 4 months.
RUSSIA
Battleship fleet lead by rear admiral Tanaka whose flag is on the battleship Yamato leave Seikoshin to another bombardment run[;)].
Allied subs intercept this TF but 18 DDs in escort quickly disperse these menace. SS Grampus is hit with two depth charges and probably will sink tommorow. While battleships is on route i decide to bombard Vladivostok with 300 bombers. First came zeros to sweep the sky but no allied fighter reported,the sallys bombard AF,AF is closed with 100 damage[8D]. BB will came tommorow in visit.[;)].
Troops are marching to Harbin and soon Russia will be ours.
General Yamashita develops plan to encircle Vladivostok and destroy troops there,Russians has approx. 300000 men here are sentence to death[;)].
CHINA
I run a little test here. I decide to sweep Wuchov from Canton with zero daitai at exp. 68 and again sweep from Nanchang with zeros at exp. 82.
Group with less experience from Canton destroys 7 I-16c and lost 3 zeros. Group from Nanchang destroys 9 I-16c and lost 1 zero in procces. These I-16c are good for my tests[:D][:D]
SUMATRA
Airfield at Sabang is big enough for my Bettys now and cargo ships approaching the port. Tomorrow 27 Bettys will stationed there along with zero daitai to prevent shiping in Bengal bay.
Sumatra is also main training ground,hundreds aircraft train daily here and bombard villiges to gain experience[:D].
JAPAN
With this numbers CV Taiho will come in may 1943 but i am not sure yet. Musashi is scheduled to come in 4 months.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/29-30/42
RUSSIA
Usual set of mediocre bombardments,doesnt matter i feel that my battleships would improve. They dont have many chances left because Vladivostok is soon to be conquered[;)]. First troops of SAA is 60 miles north of Mutankiang. Soon,battle will occur,i cant wait[8D]. 300 bombers pay a visit to Vladivostok and ruin(again) airfield.
All other fronts are quiet and only interesting thing is training program[8|].
Day Air attack on Vladivostok , at 65,33
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 49
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 24 damaged
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 43
Day Air attack on Vladivostok , at 65,33
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 49
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 24 damaged
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 43
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Day Air attack on Vladivostok , at 65,33
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 143
Ki-49 Helen x 81
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 2 destroyed, 12 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 54
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RUSSIA
Usual set of mediocre bombardments,doesnt matter i feel that my battleships would improve. They dont have many chances left because Vladivostok is soon to be conquered[;)]. First troops of SAA is 60 miles north of Mutankiang. Soon,battle will occur,i cant wait[8D]. 300 bombers pay a visit to Vladivostok and ruin(again) airfield.
All other fronts are quiet and only interesting thing is training program[8|].
Day Air attack on Vladivostok , at 65,33
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 49
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 24 damaged
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 43
Day Air attack on Vladivostok , at 65,33
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 49
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 24 damaged
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 43
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Day Air attack on Vladivostok , at 65,33
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 143
Ki-49 Helen x 81
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 2 destroyed, 12 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 54
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/02/42
RUSSIA
Operation "Horse jump" is underway!
Troops of SAA is still approaching attack positions north of Vladivostok but order for attack is gained. 20 divisions of Kwantung area will move east to destroy Russian position NE of Vladivostok,enemy has 22 units here according to recon.
Other troops(8 divisions) will enter Vladivostok. Idea is to encircle and destroy units at Vladivostok and Nahodka,maybe 300000 troops and move inland to Russia. Russia invasion timeline is till the end of year,after that all units will move and crush China. Invasion fleet for Petropavlovsk leave Canton. With Petropavlovsk i will have good position for defending Kurilies.
Today,regular BB bombardment of Vladivostok occur with mediocre succes. Bombers are resting in their bases today
Naval bombardment of Vladivostok, at 65,33
Japanese Ships
DD Yukaze
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze
DD Hayate
DD Asagiri
DD Isonami
DD Hatsushima
DD Natsugumo
DD Tanikaze
DD Hagikaze
DD Urakaze
CL Kuma
CL Natori
CA Mogami
CA Atago
CA Chikuma
CA Tone
BB Hyuga
BB Ise
BB Yamato
BB Nagato
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
BB Haruna
BB Kongo
Allied ground losses:
835 casualties reported
Guns lost 40
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RUSSIA
Operation "Horse jump" is underway!
Troops of SAA is still approaching attack positions north of Vladivostok but order for attack is gained. 20 divisions of Kwantung area will move east to destroy Russian position NE of Vladivostok,enemy has 22 units here according to recon.
Other troops(8 divisions) will enter Vladivostok. Idea is to encircle and destroy units at Vladivostok and Nahodka,maybe 300000 troops and move inland to Russia. Russia invasion timeline is till the end of year,after that all units will move and crush China. Invasion fleet for Petropavlovsk leave Canton. With Petropavlovsk i will have good position for defending Kurilies.
Today,regular BB bombardment of Vladivostok occur with mediocre succes. Bombers are resting in their bases today
Naval bombardment of Vladivostok, at 65,33
Japanese Ships
DD Yukaze
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze
DD Hayate
DD Asagiri
DD Isonami
DD Hatsushima
DD Natsugumo
DD Tanikaze
DD Hagikaze
DD Urakaze
CL Kuma
CL Natori
CA Mogami
CA Atago
CA Chikuma
CA Tone
BB Hyuga
BB Ise
BB Yamato
BB Nagato
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
BB Haruna
BB Kongo
Allied ground losses:
835 casualties reported
Guns lost 40
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aren't you worried about being exposed in pacific ?
in Pauk's game allied were aggressive in gilberts area and it will seriously hurt perimeter delaying ability
Taking Russia is good ot even very good solution - the only one which I find of similar usefulness is east india grabbing
I'm slightly surprised allied did not start strategic bombing of home island - you can defend everything there and at this moment Japan's supply situation is worst until deep '44
in Pauk's game allied were aggressive in gilberts area and it will seriously hurt perimeter delaying ability
Taking Russia is good ot even very good solution - the only one which I find of similar usefulness is east india grabbing
I'm slightly surprised allied did not start strategic bombing of home island - you can defend everything there and at this moment Japan's supply situation is worst until deep '44
RE: Zeros bite again!!
aren't you worried about being exposed in pacific ?
in Pauk's game allied were aggressive in gilberts area and it will seriously hurt perimeter delaying ability
Taking Russia is good ot even very good solution - the only one which I find of similar usefulness is east india grabbing
I'm slightly surprised allied did not start strategic bombing of home island - you can defend everything there and at this moment Japan's supply situation is worst until deep '44
Hi Sneer,
I count on KB and LBA to defend Pacific. I have also 2nd division and SSD in SW pacific. Also 9 carriers with elite pilots will stop any invasion there. Only real weak point is Marshalls,but if i loose Marshalls there is only few points for allies,so no big problem.
With Russia i have new oil and resource centers along with huge amount of VPs. With Russia in my hands i can throw all Kwantung area army on China. Okha base has plenty of oil and it will be safe long after DEI is treatened.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/04/42
RUSSIA
Operation "Horse jump" moving! Half a milion troops move towards Russian position NE of Vladivostok,another half a milion will enter Vladivostok. 250000 troops will be hold in reserve north of Vladivostok.
Operatin "Devil"(capturing Petropavlovsk) is lunched,KB(9 CV) will provide support,after that KB will sail to Kwaielien.
Allied sub is sunk today while attemting to attack BB fleet that leave Seikoshin for regular bombardment run,escorts sent sub to bottom quickly[:D].
Huge air campaign is ordered next days in Russia,1000+ aircrafts gathering in Japan[;)]. I trowing everything in Russia.
ASW attack at 61,35
Japanese Ships
DD Nokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze
DD Asagiri
DD Isonami
DD Hatsushima
DD Natsugumo
DD Tanikaze
DD Hagikaze
DD Urakaze
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon, hits 3, on fire, heavy damage[8D]
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PACIFIC
GH send ASW patrol to sink my subs but i manage to sink ASW ship,my sub is damaged and heading to base.
Sub attack at 111,86
Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 1
Allied Ships
DM Breese, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage *sinks*
DM Sicard
DM Pruitt
DM Preble
DM Tracy
DM Ramsay
DM Montgomery
DM Gamble
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All Betty squadrons except two will be dispatched to Pacific next days,if he try invasion i will provide warm welcame for him[;)].
JAPAN
CVs are recieve AA upgrade and repairs after that,all CVs except Akagi are on 0 sys damage and ready to roll.
Tonight i will post situation report on all fronts.
RUSSIA
Operation "Horse jump" moving! Half a milion troops move towards Russian position NE of Vladivostok,another half a milion will enter Vladivostok. 250000 troops will be hold in reserve north of Vladivostok.
Operatin "Devil"(capturing Petropavlovsk) is lunched,KB(9 CV) will provide support,after that KB will sail to Kwaielien.
Allied sub is sunk today while attemting to attack BB fleet that leave Seikoshin for regular bombardment run,escorts sent sub to bottom quickly[:D].
Huge air campaign is ordered next days in Russia,1000+ aircrafts gathering in Japan[;)]. I trowing everything in Russia.
ASW attack at 61,35
Japanese Ships
DD Nokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze
DD Asagiri
DD Isonami
DD Hatsushima
DD Natsugumo
DD Tanikaze
DD Hagikaze
DD Urakaze
Allied Ships
SS Tarpon, hits 3, on fire, heavy damage[8D]
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PACIFIC
GH send ASW patrol to sink my subs but i manage to sink ASW ship,my sub is damaged and heading to base.
Sub attack at 111,86
Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 1
Allied Ships
DM Breese, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage *sinks*
DM Sicard
DM Pruitt
DM Preble
DM Tracy
DM Ramsay
DM Montgomery
DM Gamble
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All Betty squadrons except two will be dispatched to Pacific next days,if he try invasion i will provide warm welcame for him[;)].
JAPAN
CVs are recieve AA upgrade and repairs after that,all CVs except Akagi are on 0 sys damage and ready to roll.
Tonight i will post situation report on all fronts.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/05/42
I was too tired last night,i will post sit. report tonight.
RUSSIA
Operation "Horse jump"
Troops of Kwantung area army continue marching to NE of Vladivostok,in 5-7 days my brave soldiers will attack this Russian stronghold.
Sauthern area army gathering north of Vladivostok and soon they will be ready to enter the town. This attack will occur when Kwantung troops reach allied position NE.
Last part of Kwantung area army (3 divisions and support units) waiting W of Vladivostok. These units will enter town along with units of SAA. I cant wait!![;)]
Operation "Devil"
100 transport ships is arround Kagoshima,after they reach Tokyo these ships will randesvous with cargo ships which carrying supplys and KB. Then-direction Petropavlovsk!
Operation "Phantom"
Large scale air operation in Russia. Almost all Sally/Lilly sentai is assign to this operation. Escort will provide 300 zeros gathering in Japan. Destruction of Russia will soon begin!
He hits today my heavy industry in Harbin,but no big deal,Komsomolsk has 880 HI according to recon and Okha has 400-500 oil points,huge amount to replace deastroyed HI and future oil.
My BB fleet visit Nahodka today and disable 1000+ men there. One DD is badly hit by defence CD unit. He try to bomb BBs with heavis from Kharbiang but bombs bounces off[:D]
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Naval bombardment of Nakhodka, at 66,34 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Nokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hayate
DD Asagiri
DD Isonami
DD Hatsushima
DD Natsugumo
DD Tanikaze
DD Hagikaze
DD Urakaze
CL Kuma
CL Natori
CA Mogami
CA Atago
CA Chikuma
CA Tone
BB Ise
BB Yamato
BB Nagato
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
BB Haruna
BB Kongo
Allied ground losses:
1029 casualties reported
Guns lost 17
Vehicles lost 9
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 26
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 10
Port supply hits 14
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PACIFIC
Transport fleet spotted W of Noumea!
Recon says TKs but i think that is APs with troops. Bettys from Rabaul,Lunga and PM are in full alert,100 more Bettys came today in Rabaul,i must hold off any invasion until KB is engaged in Operation "Devil".
Six subs move to intercept these ships.
I was too tired last night,i will post sit. report tonight.
RUSSIA
Operation "Horse jump"
Troops of Kwantung area army continue marching to NE of Vladivostok,in 5-7 days my brave soldiers will attack this Russian stronghold.
Sauthern area army gathering north of Vladivostok and soon they will be ready to enter the town. This attack will occur when Kwantung troops reach allied position NE.
Last part of Kwantung area army (3 divisions and support units) waiting W of Vladivostok. These units will enter town along with units of SAA. I cant wait!![;)]
Operation "Devil"
100 transport ships is arround Kagoshima,after they reach Tokyo these ships will randesvous with cargo ships which carrying supplys and KB. Then-direction Petropavlovsk!
Operation "Phantom"
Large scale air operation in Russia. Almost all Sally/Lilly sentai is assign to this operation. Escort will provide 300 zeros gathering in Japan. Destruction of Russia will soon begin!
He hits today my heavy industry in Harbin,but no big deal,Komsomolsk has 880 HI according to recon and Okha has 400-500 oil points,huge amount to replace deastroyed HI and future oil.
My BB fleet visit Nahodka today and disable 1000+ men there. One DD is badly hit by defence CD unit. He try to bomb BBs with heavis from Kharbiang but bombs bounces off[:D]
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Naval bombardment of Nakhodka, at 66,34 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Nokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hayate
DD Asagiri
DD Isonami
DD Hatsushima
DD Natsugumo
DD Tanikaze
DD Hagikaze
DD Urakaze
CL Kuma
CL Natori
CA Mogami
CA Atago
CA Chikuma
CA Tone
BB Ise
BB Yamato
BB Nagato
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
BB Haruna
BB Kongo
Allied ground losses:
1029 casualties reported
Guns lost 17
Vehicles lost 9
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 26
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 10
Port supply hits 14
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PACIFIC
Transport fleet spotted W of Noumea!
Recon says TKs but i think that is APs with troops. Bettys from Rabaul,Lunga and PM are in full alert,100 more Bettys came today in Rabaul,i must hold off any invasion until KB is engaged in Operation "Devil".
Six subs move to intercept these ships.
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Here is the map for operation "horse jump".
I hope that map is not too confusing.
I hope that map is not too confusing.
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BATTLE REPORT FOR 6,7.07.1943
RUSSIA
Troops of Kwantung area army are 22 miles from enemy strongpoint NE of Vladivostok,everything is ready for destroying Vladivostok. This is his last chance to pull back,othervise his troops will be destroyed. Divisions of Southern area army waiting final command to lunch their part of operation "Horse jump".
Operation "Phantom" begin today with huge raid of Khabarovsk. I manage to destroy 200 planes and lost 140 in procces,airfield is badly damage according to recon.
Operation "Devil" is also rolling transport ships made randesvouz with cargo ships(fuel and supply)south of Tokyo and head for Petropavlovsk. KB will accompany them.
Usual bombarding of Vladivostok and usual bad results[:(]
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Day Air attack on Khabarovsk , at 69,29
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 75
A6M3 Zero x 73
Ki-21 Sally x 253
Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vb x 24
Kittyhawk I x 20
I-16 Type 24 x 46
LaGG-3 x 33
Yak-1 x 83
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 57 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 41 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 12 destroyed, 49 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire Vb: 8 destroyed, 7 damaged
Kittyhawk I: 20 destroyed
I-16 Type 24: 25 destroyed
LaGG-3: 18 destroyed
Yak-1: 46 destroyed
B-17E Fortress: 10 destroyed
LB-30 Liberator: 5 destroyed
B-25C Mitchell: 3 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Airbase hits 26
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 175
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BURMA
He manage to push my units from Moulmein,i am retreating to Rahaeng. These divisions will have to recuperate. With so much troops involved in Russia operation i must do what i can before Russia campaign is over.
CHINA
Huge group of troops is spotted moving to Nanchang,i promptly sent 3 divisions NW of nanchang to treat his flanks.
Bad times coming.
JAPAN
KB is formed in Tokyo,11 aircraft carriers with 600+ aircraft.
Rear admiral Yamaguchi is comand in chief,his flagship is Zuikaku. Vice-admiral Nagumo has 3 carriers and his flag is on Kaga. Vice.admiral Teraoka commands the last CV fleet.
150000 fuel points is sent to Kwaielien which will be main base for KB.
Here is the picture of Zero daitai stationed on Hyriu:
RUSSIA
Troops of Kwantung area army are 22 miles from enemy strongpoint NE of Vladivostok,everything is ready for destroying Vladivostok. This is his last chance to pull back,othervise his troops will be destroyed. Divisions of Southern area army waiting final command to lunch their part of operation "Horse jump".
Operation "Phantom" begin today with huge raid of Khabarovsk. I manage to destroy 200 planes and lost 140 in procces,airfield is badly damage according to recon.
Operation "Devil" is also rolling transport ships made randesvouz with cargo ships(fuel and supply)south of Tokyo and head for Petropavlovsk. KB will accompany them.
Usual bombarding of Vladivostok and usual bad results[:(]
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Day Air attack on Khabarovsk , at 69,29
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 75
A6M3 Zero x 73
Ki-21 Sally x 253
Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vb x 24
Kittyhawk I x 20
I-16 Type 24 x 46
LaGG-3 x 33
Yak-1 x 83
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 57 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 41 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 12 destroyed, 49 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire Vb: 8 destroyed, 7 damaged
Kittyhawk I: 20 destroyed
I-16 Type 24: 25 destroyed
LaGG-3: 18 destroyed
Yak-1: 46 destroyed
B-17E Fortress: 10 destroyed
LB-30 Liberator: 5 destroyed
B-25C Mitchell: 3 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Airbase hits 26
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 175
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BURMA
He manage to push my units from Moulmein,i am retreating to Rahaeng. These divisions will have to recuperate. With so much troops involved in Russia operation i must do what i can before Russia campaign is over.
CHINA
Huge group of troops is spotted moving to Nanchang,i promptly sent 3 divisions NW of nanchang to treat his flanks.
Bad times coming.
JAPAN
KB is formed in Tokyo,11 aircraft carriers with 600+ aircraft.
Rear admiral Yamaguchi is comand in chief,his flagship is Zuikaku. Vice-admiral Nagumo has 3 carriers and his flag is on Kaga. Vice.admiral Teraoka commands the last CV fleet.
150000 fuel points is sent to Kwaielien which will be main base for KB.
Here is the picture of Zero daitai stationed on Hyriu:
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