9th of November 42'
Burma
Only the Japanese strike in Burma today, the Allies seems hampered by the weather. The Japanese strike at Akyab, a good choice as it houses a lot of the high-quality sweeping aircraft. Even though those sweepers never arrived over a Japanese base they did take off though as none of them are hit.
SWPac
B-17 strike at Lunga, a nice number of hits are scored.
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9th of November 42'
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10th & 11th of November 42'
10th & 11th of November 42'
Burma
The Japanese put LRCAP over Mandalay and a heavy air battle ensues on the 10th. Allied fighters manage a small win over the Japanese opposition in the morning. Unfortunately, the bombers only arrive in the afternoon when a CAP has re-established. About 10 Mitchells pay the price for this. On the 11th, Allied bombers choose new targets, a large number of 4E make their presence known by taking out Magwe again and the 2E engage Lashio. In the meantime Japanese bombers switch to bombing the ground units at Shwebo.
SWPac
More unopposed bombing over Lunga. The supply consumption at Luganville is increasing noticeably, some convoys are loading in Noumea to keep the bomber attack up.
Subs
One action of note, I-17 is spotted near Pearl Harbour and ASW groups are dispatched to take it out. 2 ASW groups engage it over 2 days and the offending sub is taken out. It's one of the few times I've seen Japanese subs near my bases. Let's hope the prompt sinking will discourage Joseph from placing subs close to my main bases.
Burma
The Japanese put LRCAP over Mandalay and a heavy air battle ensues on the 10th. Allied fighters manage a small win over the Japanese opposition in the morning. Unfortunately, the bombers only arrive in the afternoon when a CAP has re-established. About 10 Mitchells pay the price for this. On the 11th, Allied bombers choose new targets, a large number of 4E make their presence known by taking out Magwe again and the 2E engage Lashio. In the meantime Japanese bombers switch to bombing the ground units at Shwebo.
SWPac
More unopposed bombing over Lunga. The supply consumption at Luganville is increasing noticeably, some convoys are loading in Noumea to keep the bomber attack up.
Subs
One action of note, I-17 is spotted near Pearl Harbour and ASW groups are dispatched to take it out. 2 ASW groups engage it over 2 days and the offending sub is taken out. It's one of the few times I've seen Japanese subs near my bases. Let's hope the prompt sinking will discourage Joseph from placing subs close to my main bases.
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12th to 14th of November 42'
12th to 14th of November 42'
Burma
You know those moves you make that make you want to kick yourself. I made one of those in Burma. I had sent 18th British and 88th Chinese Division as a diversion towards Mandalay, just to get the arrows to show up on the map. Of course, that means I had to keep track of them and reset them at the right time, which I didn't .... On the 14th both divisions made a shock attack across the river and were slaughtered. Think battle of the Somme, both divisions were as good as wiped out. 88th Chinese is down to 0 AV, with only 40 disabled combat squads remaining, they retreated straight back to Shwebo. Outright losses for 18th British are fewer (About 30 squads), but they're hanging on to a bridgehead in Mandalay and will be thrown back over the river today. I'm going to take stock after that has happened. The rest of the offensive has been aborted, now that he can be sure about the real target he may or may not be able to bring a couple of division in position. I won't be risking the rest of my army in another opposed river crossing. Have to give it to Khyberbill, he warned me against this offensive and has been proven correct.
Some air fighting has been going on, Allied planes manage a small ambush and shoot down 15 Sallies over Katha. Joseph is switching to the occasional night raid as they seem . Not sure if I like that, but if he goes overboard he'll get a taste of his own medicine.
Subs
It didn't take 2 weeks for the next kill ! USS Sunfish hits a Sub Chaser, the small ship doesn't stand a chance and is obliterated. A number of other attacks are launched and end in dud attacks, including 2 attacks on Sub Chasers, 1 on a DD, 1 on an E and finally against an xAK.
In the meantime a large kill (6475 tonnes) for KXVII has been confirmed, the ship moves into 3rd position on the tonnage sunk list at a 9075 tonnes total.
Burma
You know those moves you make that make you want to kick yourself. I made one of those in Burma. I had sent 18th British and 88th Chinese Division as a diversion towards Mandalay, just to get the arrows to show up on the map. Of course, that means I had to keep track of them and reset them at the right time, which I didn't .... On the 14th both divisions made a shock attack across the river and were slaughtered. Think battle of the Somme, both divisions were as good as wiped out. 88th Chinese is down to 0 AV, with only 40 disabled combat squads remaining, they retreated straight back to Shwebo. Outright losses for 18th British are fewer (About 30 squads), but they're hanging on to a bridgehead in Mandalay and will be thrown back over the river today. I'm going to take stock after that has happened. The rest of the offensive has been aborted, now that he can be sure about the real target he may or may not be able to bring a couple of division in position. I won't be risking the rest of my army in another opposed river crossing. Have to give it to Khyberbill, he warned me against this offensive and has been proven correct.
Some air fighting has been going on, Allied planes manage a small ambush and shoot down 15 Sallies over Katha. Joseph is switching to the occasional night raid as they seem . Not sure if I like that, but if he goes overboard he'll get a taste of his own medicine.
Subs
It didn't take 2 weeks for the next kill ! USS Sunfish hits a Sub Chaser, the small ship doesn't stand a chance and is obliterated. A number of other attacks are launched and end in dud attacks, including 2 attacks on Sub Chasers, 1 on a DD, 1 on an E and finally against an xAK.
In the meantime a large kill (6475 tonnes) for KXVII has been confirmed, the ship moves into 3rd position on the tonnage sunk list at a 9075 tonnes total.
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15th of November 42'
15th of November 42'
Burma
The 18has been thrown back over the river and in only 2 days a proud 440 AV division has been reduced to just 17 AV. Nearly the whole division has been disabled, but outright losses could have been worse. Most of the heavy material survives, a plus as that is needed to fill out several Indian divisions. Squad losses are heavy, but the pools are still deep, I'm short some 60 squads, but once the Indian divisions start changing their TOEs I might be able to fill them out.
China
The Japanese have brought up reinforcements and are attacking at 1-1 at Sining. No way I can bring in reinforcements, so I'll see how long this will last.
Subs
Sunfish sinks another Sub Chaser, his second in a week. Nice, but I'd like them to go after bigger targets.
Burma
The 18has been thrown back over the river and in only 2 days a proud 440 AV division has been reduced to just 17 AV. Nearly the whole division has been disabled, but outright losses could have been worse. Most of the heavy material survives, a plus as that is needed to fill out several Indian divisions. Squad losses are heavy, but the pools are still deep, I'm short some 60 squads, but once the Indian divisions start changing their TOEs I might be able to fill them out.
China
The Japanese have brought up reinforcements and are attacking at 1-1 at Sining. No way I can bring in reinforcements, so I'll see how long this will last.
Subs
Sunfish sinks another Sub Chaser, his second in a week. Nice, but I'd like them to go after bigger targets.
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16th-18th of November 42'
16th-18th of November 42'
Burma
Not much happening, Allied heavies continue to bomb Mandalay, but are going to give a small night-raid against known Japanese bombers bases as a little revenge for another 60+ plane night attack on the 18th.
China
More fighting around Sining, but not much else.
Pacific
An invasion will hit Tabiteuea on the night of the 19th. No LCUs are expected on the island, but the Allies are still bringing a large force to hold the island later on. Carriers are in support to defend the large invasion convoys and to strike Tarawa harbour. I have some indications that it is used as a forward base for subs, so I might bag some auxiliaries.
Subs
Bad days for the Allies, one pig boat is sunk by air ASW in the DEI and a Japanese sub picks off a DD on convoy escort duty.
Burma
Not much happening, Allied heavies continue to bomb Mandalay, but are going to give a small night-raid against known Japanese bombers bases as a little revenge for another 60+ plane night attack on the 18th.
China
More fighting around Sining, but not much else.
Pacific
An invasion will hit Tabiteuea on the night of the 19th. No LCUs are expected on the island, but the Allies are still bringing a large force to hold the island later on. Carriers are in support to defend the large invasion convoys and to strike Tarawa harbour. I have some indications that it is used as a forward base for subs, so I might bag some auxiliaries.
Subs
Bad days for the Allies, one pig boat is sunk by air ASW in the DEI and a Japanese sub picks off a DD on convoy escort duty.
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19th of November 42'
19th of November 42'
Pacific
The landing at Tabiteuea goes smoothly. 2 USMC infantry and 1 engineer regiment land and secure the island. Seabees, base forces and CD guns stand off to debark the next day. A little scare when a dozen Betties swooped in to attack the invasion convoy. CAP didn't arrive in time to prevent the attack runs, but the betties only had bombs and didn't manage to hit anything. Half of the attackers were shot down after the attack runs.
The air strike on Tarawa was slightly overdone, a mistake in the orders meant that all SBDs in the Allied fleet sortied. Unfortunately there weren't any ships in the harbour, so a waste of good bombs.
The replay for the 20th shows that KB is reacting to the invasion, but more on that during the following update.
China
The attack on Sining continues, the Chinese barely get a 1-1, but hold.
Pacific
The landing at Tabiteuea goes smoothly. 2 USMC infantry and 1 engineer regiment land and secure the island. Seabees, base forces and CD guns stand off to debark the next day. A little scare when a dozen Betties swooped in to attack the invasion convoy. CAP didn't arrive in time to prevent the attack runs, but the betties only had bombs and didn't manage to hit anything. Half of the attackers were shot down after the attack runs.
The air strike on Tarawa was slightly overdone, a mistake in the orders meant that all SBDs in the Allied fleet sortied. Unfortunately there weren't any ships in the harbour, so a waste of good bombs.
The replay for the 20th shows that KB is reacting to the invasion, but more on that during the following update.
China
The attack on Sining continues, the Chinese barely get a 1-1, but hold.
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20th of November 42'
20th of November 42'
The turn started off brilliantly, SS-34 torpedoed I-123 in the Solomons and then the following screen came up.
All the AFBs know this ended in duds, but it is still invaluable information. It also left me with the greatest headache in the game. Though I don't know what KB's location was at the end of the turn, it is clear that they will be able to reach a position to strike Tabiteuea tomorrow. The question is whether or not their fuel situation allows it (intercept position indicates that the didn't come from Truk, but likely Japan)? The next question then is, do I want to give battle ? If all Japanese carriers are together I'm outnumbered by about 100 planes, if not the Allies will probably have the advantage. Finally, I'll have to think about the transports, which are rather too valuable to lose, but I also want another day of unloading for my second wave ...
Going to mull this one over during the night, and I'll see what I'll do in the morning.
The turn started off brilliantly, SS-34 torpedoed I-123 in the Solomons and then the following screen came up.
All the AFBs know this ended in duds, but it is still invaluable information. It also left me with the greatest headache in the game. Though I don't know what KB's location was at the end of the turn, it is clear that they will be able to reach a position to strike Tabiteuea tomorrow. The question is whether or not their fuel situation allows it (intercept position indicates that the didn't come from Truk, but likely Japan)? The next question then is, do I want to give battle ? If all Japanese carriers are together I'm outnumbered by about 100 planes, if not the Allies will probably have the advantage. Finally, I'll have to think about the transports, which are rather too valuable to lose, but I also want another day of unloading for my second wave ...
Going to mull this one over during the night, and I'll see what I'll do in the morning.
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21st of November 42'
21st of November 42'
Pacific
I elected not to give battle and retreat towards Pago Pago for 2 reasons. Joseph wouldn't have advanced if he didn't have a good shot at victory, meaning nearly every Japanese flight deck available. That means that I would have been at a disadvantage in terms of aircraft. Second, due to the distance to Allied bases a defeat would have meant multiple days of Japanese pursuit, the slaughter of cripples and slower merchants would have been disastrous.
The position on Tabiteaeu is relatively strong now. Not too many CD guns got unloaded, but a good number of combat squads, engineers and aviation support troops are ashore. In 2 days I should have an airfield up and running. Give it 2 more weeks and the base dominates the Southern Gillberts.
Northern Oz
LRCAP appears over Darwin again and score a small victory with a 10-4. Even though a radar is now present the CAP was still small, only 18 fighters out of 91 fighters at Fenton fought over Darwin. The bombers were not hit.
The first infantry troops are on their way to Port Hedland, which will soon be built up. Troops to do the same at Broome are also being sought. The goal is to allow shipping along the Northern Australian coast again.
Wolfpack
A veritable wolfpack operated today. A number of USN subs were on their way to their patrol zones in a single TF when they ran into a Japanese convoy. Salmon, Seal, Skipjack and Swordfish launched torpedoes, but it resulted in only 1 non-dud hit.
Pacific
I elected not to give battle and retreat towards Pago Pago for 2 reasons. Joseph wouldn't have advanced if he didn't have a good shot at victory, meaning nearly every Japanese flight deck available. That means that I would have been at a disadvantage in terms of aircraft. Second, due to the distance to Allied bases a defeat would have meant multiple days of Japanese pursuit, the slaughter of cripples and slower merchants would have been disastrous.
The position on Tabiteaeu is relatively strong now. Not too many CD guns got unloaded, but a good number of combat squads, engineers and aviation support troops are ashore. In 2 days I should have an airfield up and running. Give it 2 more weeks and the base dominates the Southern Gillberts.
Northern Oz
LRCAP appears over Darwin again and score a small victory with a 10-4. Even though a radar is now present the CAP was still small, only 18 fighters out of 91 fighters at Fenton fought over Darwin. The bombers were not hit.
The first infantry troops are on their way to Port Hedland, which will soon be built up. Troops to do the same at Broome are also being sought. The goal is to allow shipping along the Northern Australian coast again.
Wolfpack
A veritable wolfpack operated today. A number of USN subs were on their way to their patrol zones in a single TF when they ran into a Japanese convoy. Salmon, Seal, Skipjack and Swordfish launched torpedoes, but it resulted in only 1 non-dud hit.
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22nd of November 42'
22nd of November 42'
Pacific
Interesting move around Tabiteaeu, the rowboat brigade has been defeated ! Japanese LCUs suddenly appeared at every island around Tabiteaeu, I'd be surprised if they were more than 5 AV a piece, but they do prevent the bases flipping sides. All ships are now nearing Pago Pago, the invasion was nearly bloodless, with at most a couple of subs damaged by CV ASW. Tabit should move to AF lvl 1 next turn.
Northern Oz
No bombing raid over Darwin, but there was a zero sweep. Losses were small on both sides (though the Allies won the day), but the airfield at Darwin is recovering, with runway damage at 44. I'm wondering if I could base fighters there if the runway is open but the airfield services aren't. Of course they won't repair damaged craft, but I could ship those to Katherine or Fenton for repair.
Subs
Pickerel gets hit on an xAK near Hokkaido.
Pacific
Interesting move around Tabiteaeu, the rowboat brigade has been defeated ! Japanese LCUs suddenly appeared at every island around Tabiteaeu, I'd be surprised if they were more than 5 AV a piece, but they do prevent the bases flipping sides. All ships are now nearing Pago Pago, the invasion was nearly bloodless, with at most a couple of subs damaged by CV ASW. Tabit should move to AF lvl 1 next turn.
Northern Oz
No bombing raid over Darwin, but there was a zero sweep. Losses were small on both sides (though the Allies won the day), but the airfield at Darwin is recovering, with runway damage at 44. I'm wondering if I could base fighters there if the runway is open but the airfield services aren't. Of course they won't repair damaged craft, but I could ship those to Katherine or Fenton for repair.
Subs
Pickerel gets hit on an xAK near Hokkaido.
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23rd of November 42'
23rd of November 42'
Pacific
Tabiteaeu went to level 1. Recon on one of the surrounding islands supports my previous post, only 80 men and 1 gun garrison Beru. The carrier groups will retire to Auckland for some upgrades to escorts from BB to DD. The CVE group will support convoys bringing in supplies and some more CD guns/engineers to the island.
Northern Oz
Bit more fighting over Darwin and 33 Sallies bomb Fenton at night. A B-17 group of 36 planes will retaliate with a night-strike on Samlauki.
Pacific
Tabiteaeu went to level 1. Recon on one of the surrounding islands supports my previous post, only 80 men and 1 gun garrison Beru. The carrier groups will retire to Auckland for some upgrades to escorts from BB to DD. The CVE group will support convoys bringing in supplies and some more CD guns/engineers to the island.
Northern Oz
Bit more fighting over Darwin and 33 Sallies bomb Fenton at night. A B-17 group of 36 planes will retaliate with a night-strike on Samlauki.
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24th of November - 2nd of December 42'
24th of November - 2nd of December 42'
It seems like I've forgotten to update the AAR for some time, but nothing earth-shattering happened in the past week or so.
Pacific
Quiet, Tabiteaeu is allowed to build up and is at AF 2 and 2 forts.
SWPac
Nicks over Guadalcanal shoot down a number of B-17 and damage some more. This temporarily halts the attacks, but recon suggests that damage is repaired only slowly so that's not much of a problem.
Northern Oz
Scared of the LRCAP attacks on Darwin are temporarily suspended. The mass of engineers at Darwin (97 engineer squads with 20 vehicles) take the opportunity to repair airfields and port at record speed. At the end of November and the first couple days of January bomber appear over Darwin again, but this merely slows the recovery of the town. The arrival of some more aviation support at Darwin itself allows me to put up a CAP, which is ordered for the 3rd.
A small air battle was fought over Fenton as a new Kittyhawk squadron was left on CAP against a 30 Oscar sweep. A number of Kittyhawks were shot down and one ace is wounded.
Burma
Burma has been quiet since the defeat at Mandalay, but 3 divisions are being shifted towards the jungle to attack Bhamo. I'm not expecting a quick breakthrough but the large firepower of commonwealth divisions should give me the advantage in deliberate attacks. In the meantime I'll be building my bomber forces for later ground offensives.
Subs
6 duds during this period, but also a number of successes.
I-123 somehow managed to survive the torpedo hit earlier, but S-34 hunts her down again and puts a further 3 torpedoes into the Japanese sub.
O19 hits a DMS near Brunei.
It seems like I've forgotten to update the AAR for some time, but nothing earth-shattering happened in the past week or so.
Pacific
Quiet, Tabiteaeu is allowed to build up and is at AF 2 and 2 forts.
SWPac
Nicks over Guadalcanal shoot down a number of B-17 and damage some more. This temporarily halts the attacks, but recon suggests that damage is repaired only slowly so that's not much of a problem.
Northern Oz
Scared of the LRCAP attacks on Darwin are temporarily suspended. The mass of engineers at Darwin (97 engineer squads with 20 vehicles) take the opportunity to repair airfields and port at record speed. At the end of November and the first couple days of January bomber appear over Darwin again, but this merely slows the recovery of the town. The arrival of some more aviation support at Darwin itself allows me to put up a CAP, which is ordered for the 3rd.
A small air battle was fought over Fenton as a new Kittyhawk squadron was left on CAP against a 30 Oscar sweep. A number of Kittyhawks were shot down and one ace is wounded.
Burma
Burma has been quiet since the defeat at Mandalay, but 3 divisions are being shifted towards the jungle to attack Bhamo. I'm not expecting a quick breakthrough but the large firepower of commonwealth divisions should give me the advantage in deliberate attacks. In the meantime I'll be building my bomber forces for later ground offensives.
Subs
6 duds during this period, but also a number of successes.
I-123 somehow managed to survive the torpedo hit earlier, but S-34 hunts her down again and puts a further 3 torpedoes into the Japanese sub.
O19 hits a DMS near Brunei.
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2nd of December 42'
2nd of December 42'
As Joseph gets back from a vacation the game continues. This is for the second of December, last post only went until the first.
Northern Oz
Darwin is open for business again. CAP is flown by a squadron of Warhawks and P-38 each which slaughter an incoming raid. 35 Oscars tried to escort 50 Sallies and suffered heavily for it, with 20 to 25 of them downed. The bombers did get through despite losing about 10 to 15 of their number. In return 7 P-40E and 1 P-38G are lost.
B-17 strike at Timor and Samlauki, at Samlauki a number of planes are damaged, but none destroyed.
Subs
Sawfish got a dud on a fleet oiler near Truk. KB might be in the area if these are moving about.
Haddo gets a dud on an escorting DD near Marcus island.
As Joseph gets back from a vacation the game continues. This is for the second of December, last post only went until the first.
Northern Oz
Darwin is open for business again. CAP is flown by a squadron of Warhawks and P-38 each which slaughter an incoming raid. 35 Oscars tried to escort 50 Sallies and suffered heavily for it, with 20 to 25 of them downed. The bombers did get through despite losing about 10 to 15 of their number. In return 7 P-40E and 1 P-38G are lost.
B-17 strike at Timor and Samlauki, at Samlauki a number of planes are damaged, but none destroyed.
Subs
Sawfish got a dud on a fleet oiler near Truk. KB might be in the area if these are moving about.
Haddo gets a dud on an escorting DD near Marcus island.
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khyberbill
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RE: 2nd of December 42'
What's the plan Bart? It is December 42 and time to start kicking some Jap butt!
"Its a dog eat dog world Sammy and I am wearing Milkbone underwear" -Norm.
RE: 2nd of December 42'
It's well and truly starting to become time for it, but the carrier numbers on both sides still scare me off. First off I'm going to strengthen my hold on the Souther Gillberts further, get a second base running next to Tabiteaeu. Once that is done LBA can take over and I'll start working my way up the chain. Next I'd like to gain a foothold into the Solomons, but I'm still figuring out how I'll do that. Ndeni to Guadalcanal is a big gap so I'll need carrier support, but that's dangerous with the Japanese airfields further back. I'm also thinking about transferring a number of cruisers and destroyers for operations along the Burmese coast. All in all I want to create a couple of fronts where my LBA and surface combatants can start brawling to spice the game and wear the Japanese down up until my carriers are strong enough to overpower KB. Ships are the main target in such an attrition war as planes and LCUs are so quickly rebuilt by the Japanese, but as you can tell it's been ages since something interesting has been sunk (on both sides).
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3rd-8th of December 42'
3rd-8th of December 42'
Northern Oz
A sweep is launched over Fenton on the 3rd, but that seems to be the last of the Japanese air offensives over the area. Recon is starting to be flown Northwards. Port Hedland has gotten it's brigade and engineers are being moved in as well. If I could find the fighters somewhere for LRCAP I could soon start running convoys along Oz's North Coast.
China
The Japanese slam into the jungle line, halfway between Kweiyang and Chihkiang with a river crossing assault. The results are horrendous for the attackers. 30000 casualties are reported, a bombardment attack on 3 days later reveals a loss of 1700 AV (4500 AV to 2850), with 2 divisions reduced to 0. The Chinese lose some 400 AV, from 3600 to 3200. This is just going to be the first prong though, there should be at least a further 5000 AV ready for offensive operations.
Northern Oz
A sweep is launched over Fenton on the 3rd, but that seems to be the last of the Japanese air offensives over the area. Recon is starting to be flown Northwards. Port Hedland has gotten it's brigade and engineers are being moved in as well. If I could find the fighters somewhere for LRCAP I could soon start running convoys along Oz's North Coast.
China
The Japanese slam into the jungle line, halfway between Kweiyang and Chihkiang with a river crossing assault. The results are horrendous for the attackers. 30000 casualties are reported, a bombardment attack on 3 days later reveals a loss of 1700 AV (4500 AV to 2850), with 2 divisions reduced to 0. The Chinese lose some 400 AV, from 3600 to 3200. This is just going to be the first prong though, there should be at least a further 5000 AV ready for offensive operations.
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RE: 3rd-8th of December 42'
I see that you have been playing this game for almost two years now and have achieved just one year of game time! Once you secure Darwin you can push into the DEI and your foe's reaction, or lack of reaction can help plot your strategy.
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RE: 3rd-8th of December 42'
It's not a very fast game is it ? Right now we're in a rhythm of replay on D+1 and turn returns on D+2. Then there's the occasional break for holidays and the like, slow and steady as they say. The Darwin area is "secure" at the moment, but the sea lanes towards it are no-mans land in the best case scenario. I need those to get in enough troops and fuel, so first it's building up the bases in NE Oz. If he tries to interdict the sea lanes there he'll have to contest LRCAP and anti-ship bombers soon. Attacks into the DEI are long-term plans though.
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9th-11th of December 42'
9th-11th of December 42'
3 Days and the only thing I noted down was a 40 bomber attack on Lunga. The airfield remains firmly closed down. Next turn a tanker TF will unload at Pago Pago, after they clear the port I'll be loading up some transports and send in some reinforcements and supplies to Tabiteaeu. I'm going to risk a number of amphibs to do this as quickly as possible, but the carriers will stay in port. A CAP will be provided by Spits, P-38 and P-40 flying from Tabit's own fields.
3 Days and the only thing I noted down was a 40 bomber attack on Lunga. The airfield remains firmly closed down. Next turn a tanker TF will unload at Pago Pago, after they clear the port I'll be loading up some transports and send in some reinforcements and supplies to Tabiteaeu. I'm going to risk a number of amphibs to do this as quickly as possible, but the carriers will stay in port. A CAP will be provided by Spits, P-38 and P-40 flying from Tabit's own fields.
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RE: 9th-11th of December 42'
Nothing better than Spits for CAP!A CAP will be provided by Spits,
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RE: 9th-11th of December 42'
I just wish I had more of them. Only 3 squadrons so far.
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